The Baen Free Radio Hour
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The Baen Free Radio Hour. Baen Books science fiction and fantasy news, interview, audiobooks, and audio drama
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 8min
BFRH 2022 06 17: Robosoldiers: Thank You for Your Servos; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 12. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Robosoldiers-Cobra-part-12.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Editor Stephen Lawson and contributors discuss 'Robosoldiers' anthology with themes of resilience, trauma, and military sci-fi writing. They explore mental health in the military, writing processes, and upcoming space opera book featuring robots in a Serenity-like setting.
Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 34min
BFRH 2022 06 10: Mercedes Lackey Career Celebration; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 11 Video. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Mercedes-Lackey-Celebration-Cobra-part-11.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Mercedes Lackey celebrates her prolific career and legacy, exploring the origins of her name and dream of becoming a writer. The podcast also delves into cosplay evolution, fantasy literature's music influence, and the unseen work of creative collaborators. Johnny Moreau's training journey in 'Cobra' adds suspense and intrigue to the episode.
Jun 3, 2022 • 56min
BFRH 2022 06 03: D.J. Butler discusses new Star Kingdom se-ries entry A New Clan with authors David Weber and Jane Lind-skold, Part Two; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 10. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-A-New-Clan-Part-Two-Cobra-part-10.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Authors David Weber and Jane Lindskold join D.J. Butler to discuss 'A New Clan' in the Star Kingdom series, focusing on character consistency, communication, and the impact of a plague. They explore drug-related challenges, collaborative writing, and unity in a military setting, highlighting character evolution and storytelling intricacies.
May 27, 2022 • 1h 10min
BFRH 2022 05 27: D.J. Butler discusses new Star Kingdom se-ries entry A New Clan with authors David Weber and Jane Lind-skold; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 9. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-A-New-Clan-Part-One-Cobra-part-9.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Authors D.J. Butler, David Weber, and Jane Lindskold discuss writing challenges and world-building in the Star Kingdom series. They explore collaboration, character development, and the intricate communication system of tree cats and humans, hinting at emotional storylines to come.
May 20, 2022 • 44min
BFRH 2022 05 20: Josh Hayes and Toni Weisskopf discuss The City Who Fought; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 8 . Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-The-City-Who-Fought-Cobra-part-8.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Josh Hayes and Toni Weisskopf discuss the impact of Anne McCaffrey in sci-fi, exploring 'The City Who Fought' themes and evolution of robots. They delve into virtual reality escapes, character development, and the dynamic relationships in sci-fi. The hosts express excitement about reprinting beloved books and discuss Timothy Zahn's Cobra universe, focusing on Johnny Moreau's abilities and a daring Cobra mission attempt.
May 13, 2022 • 1h 5min
BFRH 2022 05 13: D.J. Butler on Abbott in Darkness; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 7 Video. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Abbott-in-Darkness-Cobra-part-7.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
D.J. Butler sits down with podcast host David Afsharirad to dis-cuss his latest novel, Abbott in Darkness; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 7. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Abbott-in-Darkness-Cobra-part-7.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
May 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
BFRH 2022 05 06: Sharon Lee & Steve Miller on Fair Trade; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 6. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Fair-Trade-Cobra-part-6.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Griffin Barber talks with Sharon Lee & Steve Miller about Fair Trade, the latest novel in the bestselling Liaden Universe® se-ries; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 6. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Fair-Trade-Cobra-part-6.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 17min
BFRH 2022 04 29: Editor and Contributors on Time Troopers; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 5. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Time-Troopers-Cobra-part-5.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Hank Davis, Sarah A. Hoyt, Jason A. Hoyt, and Jacob Holo sit down with Josh Hayes to discuss the new military time travel anthology Time Troopers; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 5. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Time-Troopers-Cobra-part-5.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
BFRH 2022 04 22: Jane Lindskold on Aurora Borealis Bridge; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 4. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Aurora-Borealis-Bridge-Cobra-part-4.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
D.J. Butler talks to Jane Lindskold about the second entry in the Over Where series, Aurora Borealis Bridge; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 4 . View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Aurora-Borealis-Bridge-Cobra-part-4.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 14min
BFRH 2022 04 15: Wen Spencer talks Harbinger; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 3. Video at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Harbinger-Cobra-part-3.mp4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
D.J. Butler talks to Wen Spencer about her popular Elfhome series, especially latest entry Harbinger; and Cobra by Timothy Zahn, Part 3. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-Harbinger-Cobra-part-3.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.
