It was only in May 2022 that I first got into Star Wars. I know what you’re thinking, how on Earth did it take me so long, especially with all the new streaming series that have been released over the last few years? It’s something I ask myself often too. But back in May, my … Continue reading May the Pod Be With You: 9 Fiction Podcasts For Star Wars Fans
Audio Fiction Sunday 12th February 2023
Personal Highlights Moonbase Theta, Out: S4 Episode 8 - Party Business.(Note: I play Reception Bot in MTO.) There's a bit of a catch-up with the Science Bros, who have - unsurprisingly - seemingly been focusing on shenanigans more than actual science recently, but it turns out that they've actually been quietly working on a lot … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 12th February 2023
Audio Fiction Sunday 5th February 2022
Personal Highlights Someone Dies In This Elevator: S2E9 -For The RecordIf there's anything I've learned from listening to SDITE, it's that you don't mess with elevators. Especially not in what feels like such an obvious way as in this episode. It felt like this entire group of people were taunting the elevator gods, and I … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 5th February 2022
Audio Fiction Sunday 29th January 2023
Personal Highlights Moonbase Theta, Out: S4 Episode 7 - On the Same Page.(Note: I play Reception Bot in MTO.) Contrasts and parallels have been a big theme as the story of Moonbase Theta, Out has continued to unfold, with scenes and situations mirroring each other like a full moon reflecting on water during a clear … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 29th January 2023
Audio Fiction Sunday 22th January 2022
Personal Highlights InCo: Season 3 Episode 74 - Bribes. Nova is back in Babysitting Mode, with a gaggle of royal children in her room. Her presence brings a realistic tone to a more mythical discussion of the Machine, which we've now seen mentioned a few times since her arrival on Eolara. The discussion about this … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 22th January 2022
Audio Fiction Sunday 15th January 2023
Personal Highlights Moonbase Theta, Out: S4 Episode 6 - Tell You How I'm Feeling.(Note: I play Reception Bot in MTO.) Given Wilder's love of ancient memes, it was inevitable that one day we would all be Rickrolled. Well played, MTO, well played. As this final season of the podcast has progressed, the story has gradually … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 15th January 2023
Audio Fiction Sunday 8th January 2022
Personal Highlights Someone Dies in This Elevator: S2E7 - Depths of Ocotillo Mine. Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O (who also wrote season one episode South of Palenque), this powerful episode addresses themes of colonialisation and gentrification, through what appears to be a first date. So many of SDITE's episodes have stayed on my mind … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 8th January 2022
Audio Fiction Sunday 1st January 2023
Personal Highlights Moonbase Theta, Out: S4 Episode 5 - A Bear Without a HeadAshwini and Jaxon are delightful. Ashwini is a rock and much-needed support for Jaxon, and their scene is an exploration of an important theme in this episode - the sacrifices that have been made for Base Theta’s big Plan. These sacrifices and … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 1st January 2023
Audio Fiction Sunday 18th December 2022
Personal Highlights Moonbase Theta, Out: S4 E04 - Origin Story(Note: I play Reception Bot in MTO) This episode felt kind of like a sandwich made up of a chaotic middle and two ends which are more peaceful and calm (even though the chaos inevitably bleeds over somewhat). As well as the drinking scene, in the background … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 18th December 2022
Audio Fiction Sunday 11th December 2022
We are back! And with a fancy new logo! Personal Highlights Someone Dies in This Elevator: S2E5 - Rise. In an episode written by InCo's ItMe!, there's a chilling and memorable examination of structural inequality and the extremes people will go to for a better life, through the depiction of a futuristic dystopia. It's a … Continue reading Audio Fiction Sunday 11th December 2022
A Sky Full of Pods 