Susan Palwick, author of The Fate of Mice and All Worlds Are Real, discusses the origins of her short story collection, the emotional impact of her stories, her journey in the world of science fiction, and her transition from volunteering as a chaplain to working in healthcare. She also talks about her childhood imagination and the guidance counselor who recognized her creativity.

Ian Livingstone, author of Deathtrap Dungeon, joins us to discuss his new book Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Romero, co-creator of iconic video games Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D, discusses his new memoir and his experiences in the gaming industry. Topics include Romero's inspiration behind the book, his life before game development, the influence of Ultima games, adventures with Ken and Roberta Williams, consequences of staring at horrifying symbols, locations mentioned in the book, and the creation of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D.

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Silo, about a mysterious bomb shelter that no one is allowed to leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregory Frost joins us to discuss his novel Rhymer and his short story collection Attack of the Jazz Giants and Other Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the classic 70s movies Logan’s Run, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain, and Colossus: The Forbin Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Fawcett joins us to discuss his lifelong friendship with Robert Asprin, creator of The Myth Adventures series, Phule's Company, and Thieves' World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Plait, author of Bad Astronomy and Death from the Skies!, joins us to discuss his new book Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Joseph Adams, Michael Witwer, and Ben Riggs join us to discuss the new movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Lindsey, Theresa DeLucci, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series The Last of Us, about a teenage girl who may hold the key to stopping a worldwide zombie plague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices