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On the occasion of the publication of “The Nova Incident,” Jason asks Dan a bunch of questions from readers (and listeners) about his writing career, techniques, tools, and more. Dan Moren and "The Nova Incident" Jason Snell with Dan Moren Referenced Works The Nova Incident [Amazon] [Apple] Author Interviews Galactic Cold War Show Notes & Links The Nova Incident on Dan's website Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Hello there! We discuss “Obi-Wan Kenobi” on Disney+, including Ewan MacGregor’s delight in the role, the return of Hayden Christensen, and balancing the needs of superfans with movies-only fans. "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell, Chip Sudderth, Tony Sindelar and James Thomson Referenced Works Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Put on your flying cloak and load up on pizza balls, because we’re here to talk about “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” This is an interesting one, because most of us agree that the movie is fun and inventive in a lot of enjoyable ways—but also entirely mishandles its villain. Can you love a movie that also make you angry? We try! Some of us fail. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Jason Snell with Sarah Hendrica Bickerton, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser, Monty Ashley and Glenn Fleishman Referenced Works Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Marvel Cinematic Universe Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Let’s face it, there’s not a lot of evidence to support the cause of adapting video games for movies or TV. And yet we tried the “Halo” TV series from Paramount+ and… liked it? We discuss making the Master Chief a real character with a strong supporting cast, why the UNSC is not trustworthy, the origin of Cortana, and the show’s connections to Star Wars, Firefly, and… 2001?! "Halo" season 1 Jason Snell with Moisés Chiullán, James Thomson and Dan Moren Referenced Works Halo Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

2022 Awards Book Club concludes with three Hugo-nominated novels: Andy Weir’s deep-space problem-solver “Project Hail Mary”; Shelley Parker Chan’s historical epic “She Who Became the Sun”; and Ryka Aoki’s alien-and-demon-packed “Light from Uncommon Stars.” Also, Erika and Jason highlight some of their favorite short-fiction Hugo nominees. 2022 Awards Book Club, part 3 Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren Sponsors LinkedIn: Rethink your B2B marketing with a $100 credit on your next campaign Referenced Works Project Hail Mary [Amazon] [Apple] She Who Became the Sun [Amazon] [Apple] Light from Uncommon Stars [Amazon] [Apple] Show Notes & Links Our collective Hugo rankings: “The Galaxy and the Ground Within” (4 first-place votes, 1.2 average) “A Desolation Called Peace” (1, 2.2) Light from Uncommon Stars (0, 3.5) “Project Hail Mary” (0, 4) “A Master of Djinn” (0, 4.4) “She Who Became the Sun” (0, 5.2) Full list of Hugo nominees Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

From Duckman to Dicktown, this week we’re covering cartoons… for grown-ups. These animated series have an adult sensibility, and they don’t all feature obscenity, graphic violence, or sexual acts… though some do! Shows like The Legend of Vox Machina, Harley Quinn, Hit Monkey, and Invincible have an adult audience clearly or primarily in mind, while others, like Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law or The Tick require a deep well of cultural references that might leave children (and many adults) baffled. We discuss the overall trend, highlight shows past and present we love, and puzzle out how some shows (good and inexplicable) even came to be. Cartoons for grown-ups Glenn Fleishman with David J. Loehr, John McCoy, Lisa Schmeiser, Moisés Chiullán and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Notes: Undone season two is already out; we may have called the animated series Disenchantment by the name Disenchanted (an upcoming movie sequel to the Enchanted film); and it’s not clear yet if Hit Monkey has shot its only season. In this episode, we talked about a hundred or more series, but the following are ones a panelist called out in particular in a very rough order. Links to watch the show may largely work only in the United States. Duckman (watch) Beavis and Butt-Head (watch) (remastered episodes coming) Daria (watch) King of the Hill (watch) Space Ghost Coast to Coast (watch) Sealab 2020 (watch) Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (watch) Tuca and Bertie (watch season 1 on Netflix, season 2 on Adult Swim) Invincible (watch) Hit Monkey) (watch) The Legend of Vox Machina (watch) Masters of the Universe: Revelation (watch) She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (watch) Tear Along the Dotted Line (watch) BoJack Horseman (watch) Disenchantment (watch) Saturday Morning All Star Hits (watch) Futurama (watch) Centaurworld (watch) Castlevania (watch) Batman: The Animated Series (watch) Love, Death, and Robots (watch) Fish Police (watch) Bob’s Burgers (watch) Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (watch) Home Movies (watch) Adventure Time (watch) Steven Universe (watch) Regular Show (watch) Chowder (watch) Primal (watch) Arcane (watch) Poorly Drawn Lines (watch) Robot Chicken (watch) Gravity Falls (watch) The Venture Brothers (watch) The Tick: 1994 (watch), 2001 (watch), 2016 (watch) Harley Quinn on HBO (watch) Undone (watch) Apollo 10 1/2 (watch) The Critic (watch) Infinity Train (watch) The Flintstones Dicktown (watch) Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Rocket Surgery takes a time machine back to 1930 for “Just Imagine,” a visionary view of the far future of 1980 that’s three movies in one—and feels like it. Then we jump to the real 1980 where, instead of evil martian twins, we find “Flash Gordon,” quarterback, New York Jets. Rocket Surgery: 1930 to 1980 Jason Snell with Steve Lutz, Moisés Chiullán, Shelly Brisbin, Monty Ashley and David J. Loehr Sponsors Kolide: Endpoint Security Powered by People. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. Referenced Works Flash Gordon (1980) [Amazon] Just Imagine Show Notes & Links "Just Imagine" on YouTube Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Moon Knight—the butt of a thousand jokes on this very network who improbably made the Sweet Sixteen of our infamous Summer Superhero Spectacular—got his own limited series on Disney+. We talk about the Oscar Isaac of it all, the loving attention to modern Egypt, whether the show is well served by its near-total disconnection to the MCU, and how it might have held up as a ’90s syndicated actioner. (Think “Relic Hunter” production values. You can see it, can’t you?) "Moon Knight" Chip Sudderth with Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman and Moisés Chiullán Referenced Works Moon Knight Marvel Cinematic Universe Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Our Book Club continues its walk through the Hugo and Nebula nominees for Best Novel with three books, “The Galaxy and the Ground Within” by Becky Chambers, “A Master of Djinn” by P. Djèlí Clark, and “The Unbroken” by C.L. Clark. 2022 awards book club, part 2 Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms and Dan Moren Sponsors Kolide: Endpoint Security Powered by People. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. LinkedIn: Grow your business with a $100 credit on your next campaign. Show Notes & Links What are we reading? Dan: The Thursday Murder Club Amongst Our Weapons Scott: Under Lock & Skeleton Key Erika: Winter’s Orbit Rosebud Your Eyes, My Beacon You Perfect, Broken Thing Aleen: Jade City (The Green Bone Saga series) Minor Mage The Wolf and the Woodsman Jason: How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

What do you get when you blend historical fiction, pirates and Taika Waititi? You get “Our Flag Means Death,” an ensemble romantic comedy featuring both ship battles and biting insults. "Our Flag Means Death" Cicero Holmes with Annette Wierstra, Moisés Chiullán, Joe Rosensteel and David J. Loehr Referenced Works Our Flag Means Death Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.