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Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #565 – J R R Tolkien – The Two Towers – The Lord of the Rings #2 Part 2 of Luke and Juliane’s discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on The Two Towers, the power of wizards, action vs fights vs battles vs sieges, a diversion on Ents, and who is tempted by the One Ring. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com...2025-05-101h 25

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #564 – J R R Tolkien – The Fellowship of the Ring – The Lord of the Rings #1 Part 1 of Luke and Juliane’s discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on the audiobook performance by Andy Serkis, appreciation for the first movie in the trilogy, how Tom Bombadil can be so annoying, and Luke takes a stab at the question “what even are elves?” See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Disc...2025-05-091h 19

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #563 – Tolkien – The Silmarillion Luke delves into The Silmarillion for the first time, and talks to Juliane about myth creation, map confusion, and the genealogy of a silver tree. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and...2025-04-011h 19

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #562 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Alien Clay Juliane finished Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky and so Luke joins her to discuss academic politics, totalitarian politics, aliens, and clay. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and “The Monster Story Conferen...2025-03-101h 05

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #561 – Alastair Reynolds – Terminal World Luke revisits Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds, and tells Juliane about the four different levels of understanding available to discover and enjoyment to be had. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and...2025-03-0459 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #560 – David Zindell – Neverness – A Requiem for Homo Sapiens #0 Luke talks to Juliane about Neverness by David Zindell, an epic space opera from 1988 which for years he considered one of his favourite science fiction novels, and debates adding it to the SFBRP Must Read List. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his...2025-02-1655 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #559 – George R Stewart – Earth Abides Luke and Juliane share their thoughts on Earth Abides by George R Stewart, an influential post-apocalyptic novel from 1949. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and “The Monster Story Conference”, so download them fo...2025-01-2048 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #558 – Micaiah Johnson – Those Beyond the Wall – Space Between Worlds #2 Luke tells Juliane why Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson ended up on his did-not-finish list, and why it was such a disappointment after The Space Between Worlds. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his...2025-01-1144 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #557 – Dune: Part Two (2024) – Dune #2 Luke and Juliane discuss the second instalment in what they now realise is a Dune movie trilogy, Dune: Part 2 (2024). To keep the full story fresh in their minds, Luke re-read the novel and they both rewatched Dune: Part 1. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Discuss this...2024-12-251h 02

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #556 – Frederik Pohl – Gateway – Heechee Saga #1 Luke re-read the multi-award-winning Gateway by Frederik Pohl. Juliane joins him to discuss why 1970’s science fiction can be very clever but still misses the mark for current readers. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his ow...2024-12-151h 03

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #555 – C J Cherryh – Heavy Time – Company Wars #4After diversions on buying and reading the hardcover version of the book, Luke and Juliane talk about Heavy Time by C J Cherryh, the first Company Wars novel by internal chronology. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on […]2024-12-0747 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #554 – Arkady and Boris Strugatsky – Roadside PicnicLuke reviews a new (to him) translation of Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and discusses with Juliane if it should make it onto the SFBRP Must-Read List. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu […]2024-11-0950 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #553 – Robert A Heinlein – Starship TroopersLuke revisits Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein and shares his thoughts on the political ideas it contains with Juliane. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com […]2024-11-031h 00

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #552 – Mary Doria Russell – The Sparrow – The Sparrow #1Juliane read The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell for the first time, and Luke for the second time, and they talk through how the book impacted their emotions. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane […]2024-10-2653 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #551 – Joe Haldeman – The Forever War – Forever War #1Luke re-reads The Forever War by Joe Haldeman to see if it could make it onto the SFBRP Must-Read List, but discovers there are more versions of the novel than he knew, and he read a version that didn’t win the Hugo or Nebula awards. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke […]2024-09-091h 16

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #549 – Ursula K LeGuin – The Left Hand of Darkness – Hainish Cycle #4Luke re-reads The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K LeGuin to see if it is worthy of inclusion on the SFBRP Must-Reads Science Fiction Novels list. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, […]2024-08-3135 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #548 – Ursula K LeGuin – The Eye of the HeronLuke tells Juliane about a minor Ursula K LeGuin novel he read weeks ago: The Eye of the Heron. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and […]2024-08-2917 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #547 – David Brin – Sundiver – Uplift Saga #1Luke dips into the first book in the Uplift Saga to see if Sundiver by David Brin is worthy of a place among the greats. Spoilers: it isn’t. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding […]2024-07-2940 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #546 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Service ModelLuke enjoyed the literary dick-swinging in Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky, but tells Juliane how the novel ends up less than the sum of its five parts. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, […]2024-07-1237 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #545 – Alastair Reynolds – Chasm City – Revelation Space #0.5Luke and Juliane discuss why Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds might make it onto a future SFBRP Masterworks List, plus a spoiler section to go deeper into an important plot device. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own […]2024-07-1159 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #544 – Emma Törzs – Ink Blood Sister ScribeIt’s wizards versus lesbians in Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs, but Luke is ultimately disappointed in a book that kept promising more than it ever delivered. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding […]2024-06-2959 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #543 – Algis Budrys – Rogue MoonLuke and Juliane review Rogue Moon by Algis Budrys, an old SF Masterwork that’s very dated and not very good. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” […]2024-06-1625 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #542 – Alastair Reynolds – Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days – Revelation Space #1.5While Luke waits for Juliane to finish Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds, he checks out the duo of novellas collected in Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get […]2024-06-1000 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #541 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – The Expert System’s Brother & Champion – Expert System #1 & 2Luke read three novellas by Adrian Tchaikovsky, catches up with Juliane and explains why they are all about 3.75 on the enjoyment scale. They are: Walking to Aldebaran, The Expert System’s Brother, and The Expert System’s Champion. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book […]2024-05-0419 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #540 – Karin Tidbeck – AmatkaLuke and Juliane review Amatka by Karin Tidbeck, then discuss the five star concepts and themes trapped within this two star novel. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off […]2024-04-211h 08

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #539 – Jacqueline Harpman – I Who Have Never Known MenI Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (with The Child as the main character) is the post-apocalyptic-novel-featuring-a-protagonist-without-a-proper-name that Luke has been waiting for, following the double-disappointment of The Road (featuring The Man and The Boy) and The Bear (featuring The Man and The Girl). Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support […]2024-04-0437 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #538 – Herman Melville – Moby-DickLuke finally finished Moby-Dick by Herman Melville and wants to talk to Juliane about how it’s the best written worst novel. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my […]2024-03-301h 09

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #537 – Andrew Krivak – The BearOn the episode following The Road, Luke talks to Juliane about The Bear by Andrew Krivak, and how it’s playing off the themes and story of Cormac McCarthy’s novel. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like […]2024-03-1949 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #536 – Cormac McCarthy – The RoadLuke was left bored and disappointed by The Road by Cormac McCarthy. He tells Juliane why he stopped reading half way through, and it wasn’t because he was depressed with the contents, but instead depressed by how bad it was written. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via […]2024-03-1848 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #535 – Alexander C Kane – Scum of the EarthLuke talks to Juliane about Scum of the Earth, the new Audible Original by Alexander C Kane about alien invasion collaborators. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my […]2024-03-0330 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #534 – Alastair Reynolds – Machine Vendetta – Prefect Dreyfus Emergency #3Luke and Juliane review Machine Vendetta by Alastair Reynolds, a book they mostly enjoyed, but spend the whole podcast trying to work out why there weren’t fully satisfied. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding […]2024-02-2359 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #533 – Virtual Voice Narration in 2024Luke reviews Artifact by Joshua James, but actually he wants to have an in-depth discussion with Juliane about Audible’s new Virtual Voice Narration technology, what it sounds like now, and what it means for the future of audiobook production and listening. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via […]2024-02-111h 30

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #532 – Ursula K LeGuin – Rocannon’s World – Hainish Cycle #1Luke tells Juliane about Rocannon’s World, which was Ursula K LeGuin’s first novel, and the first book in the Hainish Cycle. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my […]2024-02-0442 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #531 – M R Carey – Infinity Gate – Pandominion #1Is it “genre-defying” or does M R Carey just change gears every time he runs out of steam? Luke talks to Juliane about Infinity Gate, a novel without an ending in a series of, so far, a single book. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss […]2024-01-1455 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #530 – Sandra Newman – Julia – 1984Luke talks to Juliane about Julia by Sandra Newman, an authorised retelling of George Orwell’s 1984. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and “The Monster Story […]2024-01-0159 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #529 – Martha Wells – System Collapse – Murderbot Diaries #7Juliane and Luke talk about System Collapse, a book that’s so badly written that (apart from not knowing what is going on (or who is who) and being annoyed by nested parenthesis) they are worried Martha Wells is giving introverts a bad role model in Murderbot. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support […]2023-12-2850 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #528 – Ned Beauman – Venomous LumpsuckerLuke and Juliane review Venomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beauman and discuss whether turning business externalities into financial instruments is a good idea or not. Probably not? Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, […]2023-12-1059 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #527 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Lords of Uncreation – Final Architecture #3Luke and Juliane didn’t want a trilogy, but got one anyway. They review Lords of Uncreation, the final book of the Final Architecture trilogy by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, […]2023-12-0339 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #526 – R F Kuang – BabelLuke talks to Juliane about Babel by R F Kuang, a historical novel about language which seems to have very little concern about the history of the language contained within it. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own […]2023-11-011h 21

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #525 – Greg Bear – Eon – The Way #1Very few novels stand the test of time! Luke isn’t sure why he thought Greg Bear writing in the 80’s would hold up as well as Ursula K LeGuin writing in the 70’s. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes […]2023-10-0444 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #524 – Ursula K LeGuin – The Unreal and the RealLuke talks to Juliane about his favourite moments in Ursula K LeGuin’s short story collection: The Unreal and the Real volumes 1 and 2. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that […]2023-10-0350 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #523 – Adam Roberts – The ThisLuke and Juliane discuss The This by Adam Roberts, a novel of disparate good parts that didn’t work together as well as Luke hoped. The review Luke mentions in the podcast: “Review: The This by Adam Roberts” by Carl M. Johnson. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via […]2023-09-171h 11

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #522 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Eyes of the Void – Final Architecture #2Luke and Juliane ask “Is more of the same enough?” as they review Eyes of the Void, the second book in the Final Architecture trilogy by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding […]2023-09-0647 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #521 – Peter F Hamilton – The Naked God – Night’s Dawn #3Luke and Juliane discuss The Naked God, the Night’s Dawn trilogy, and Peter F Hamilton’s writing about religion in science fiction. They also talk about Peter F Hamilton as an antidote to the weighty domination of American science fiction awards novels over current reading habits and recommendation lists (Tor Wave? Squeecore?). Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu […]2023-08-251h 27

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #520 – Lessons Learned from SFBRP Listening – Lessons #1 to #25Luke listened to roughly 30 episodes of the SFBRP in the last month. What did he learn about science fiction reading, novel writing, Goodreads ratings, objectionable content, and much more besides? Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, […]2023-07-231h 21

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #519 – Simon Jimenez – The Spear Cuts Through WaterLuke tells Juliane about The Spear Cuts Through Water, a fantasy novel where Simon Jimenez continues to explore expectations of tropes and how to frustrate them… satisfyingly? Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, […]2023-07-1557 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #518 – Adrian Tchaikovsky – Shards of Earth – Final Architecture #1Luke and Juliane start a new space opera adventure trilogy with Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Shards of Earth and they get exactly what they expected. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat […]2023-06-1858 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #517 – K J Parker – A Practical Guide to Conquering the World – Siege #3Luke and Juliane wrap up K J Parker’s Siege trilogy with a quick discussion of A Practical Guide to Conquering the World. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off […]2023-05-2521 min

Science Fiction Book Review PodcastSFBRP #516 – Ray Naylor – The Mountain in the SeaThis book is garbage and Luke asked for his Audible credit back 30% in. Juliane finished it but has major regrets. We’re not sure how anyone gave Ray Naylor’s The Mountain in the Sea a full five stars. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this […]2023-05-2000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 63 - End of 2008 and start of 2009Luke and Pola catch up on news and talk about the Lisbon juggling scene. Then they review their goals and predictions from 2008 before setting new ones for 2009. Length: 44 minutes. File size: about 20mb. Date added: Jan 10th 2009.2009-01-1000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 62 - Interview with Bram Dobbelaere from Pol and FreddyLuke and Pola interview Bram Dobbelaere, a very entertaining juggler who has worked with Cirq'ulation Locale, Pol and Freddy, Shake That and now has a new project... Length: 55 minutes. File size: about 25mb. Date added: October 28th 2008.2008-10-2800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 61 - Chapter 2 ConventionLuke and Pola report from and review the Chapter 2 Juggling Convention in Bruges, Belgium. Due to having lots to talk about and drinking too much alcohol, this is the longer podcast in quite some time. Length: 73 minutes. File size: about 33mb. Date added: October 8th 2008.2008-10-0800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 60 - Listener Questions AnsweredLuke and Pola answer questions submitted by listeners. Length: 44 minutes. File size: about 20mb. Date added: September 30th 2008.2008-09-2900 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 59 - Interview with Physiotherapist Alan BeersLuke interviews physiotherapist Alan Beers about many health topics related to juggling including RSI, posture, injury prevention and recovery, stretching, the myths of physiotherapy and much more. Length: 41 minutes. File size: about 19mb. Date added: September 8th 2008.2008-09-0800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 58 - Interview with Alexander Kulakov and Pavel RuzsiloLuke and Pola share their final thoughts on the EJC 2008, then play an interview with Russian jugglers Alexander Kulakov and Pavel Ruzsilo about their juggling, their acts, their props and their practice techniques. Length: 42 minutes. File size: about 19mb. Date added: August 25th 2008.2008-08-2500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 57 - EJC 2008 Part 2Luke and Pola talk about the last 4 days of the EJC, including the Gala Show and the Games. More EJC talk and interviews coming next week. Length: 21 minutes. File size: about 10mb. Date added: August 10th 2008.2008-08-1000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 56 - EJC 2008 Part 1Luke and Pola take half an hour out to let everyone know what they are missing by staying home during the EJC. Length: 31 minutes. File size: about 14mb. Date added: August 7th 2008.2008-08-0700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 55 - A Street Show Festival DiaryLuke and Pola are working at Bamberg Zaubert, a street show festival and competition. By request, here is the audio diary of their experiences. Length: 57 minutes. File size: about 26mb. Date added: July 20th 2008.2008-07-2100 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 54 - Reviews of Panoptikum and My LifePola and Luke saw two variete shows in the past 5 days so review them both, focusing on what made one show so bad and one show so good. Length: 47 minutes. File size: about 21mb. Date added: June 18th 2008.2008-06-1800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 53 - Michael KarasLuke and Pola are joined for the full podcast by Michael Karas to talk about performing, hiphop, art and much more. Length: 61 minutes. File size: about 28mb. Date added: June 4th 2008.2008-06-0400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 51 - Juggling tricks good for non-jugglersLuke and Pola discuss which juggling tricks, props and styles are best for audiences made up of non-jugglers. Length: 57 minutes. File size: about 26mb. Date added: May 14th 2008.2008-05-1400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 50 - Juggling SuperpowersLuke and Pola discuss superhero powers and decide which one would be best for juggling. Length: 42 minutes. File size: about 19mb. Date added: April 23rd 2008.2008-04-2300 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 49 - Juggling as Art?Luke discusses some big questions, "what is art?" and "what isn't art?" and "can juggling be art?" and even finds some practical ways to apply his thoughts to juggling. Length: 53 minutes. File size: about 24mb. Date added: April 5th 2008.2008-04-0500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 48 - British Juggling Convention 2008 Review.Luke and Pola are were very busy at the BJC but took time to record their views of the convention as it happened. Correction: Luke meant to say "Norwich" not "Nottingham" but had been awake for over 30 hours at that point... Length: 48 minutes. File size: about 21mb. Date added: March 30th 2008.2008-03-3000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 47 - Avoiding Technical Problems when Performing.A workshop for any performer who doesn't want things to go wrong when they perform. Luke shares his mistakes and failures so you don't have to repeat them. Length: 55 minutes. File size: about 25mb. Date added: March 24th 2008.2008-03-2400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 46 - The Tropical Island Convention.Luke and Pola spend a few days at the Tropical Island Convention and explore the possibilities of juggling at a water theme park. Length: 38 minutes. File size: about 17mb. Date added: February 29th 2008.2008-02-2900 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 45 - Matt Hall and Luke discuss juggling workshops.Luke and Matt Hall talk about juggling workshops, some favourite workshop stories and how to run one. Length: 52 minutes. File size: about 21mb. Date added: February 15th 2008.2008-02-1500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 44 - Matt Hall and Luke talk about conventioneering.Luke interviews Matt Hall and they discuss how to get invited to juggling conventions. Length: 42 minutes. File size: about 19mb. Date added: February 5th 2008.2008-02-0500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 42 - Review of 2007 and predictions for 2008Luke and Pola chat about their favourite shows and acts of 2007, see if any of their precdictions for last year came true and also try to make better predictions and goals for 2008. Length: 30 minutes. File size: about 18mb. Date added: January 3rd 2007.2008-01-0300 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 41 - Juggling in Argentina and Antarctica.Luke and Pola tell of their latest juggling travels, play audio recorded at an Argentinian circus school and talk about performing in Antarctica. Length: 30 minutes. File size: about 18mb. Date added: December 29th 2007.2007-12-2900 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 40 - Top 40 Most Popular Jugglers of 2007.Luke and Pola run down the top 40 list of the most popular jugglers of the year as voted by readers of rec.juggling. Length: 67 minutes. File size: about 31mb. Date added: December 7th 2007.2007-12-0700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 39 - A Conversation with Aaron Greg.Luke chats to Aaron Greg about juggling, performing, videos, shows, differences in the juggling scenes in Europe and America, chainsaws, plungers, public shows, Dick Franco, the WJF and much more. Length: 52 minutes. File size: about 30mb. Date added: December 2nd 2007.2007-12-0200 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 38 - Soap Review.Luke and Pola rant and moan about the worst variete show they've seen this year. Length: 43 minutes. File size: about 20mb. Date added: November 23rd 2007.2007-11-1500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 37 - The History of Juggling on the Internet.Luke and Pola talk about the early days of juggling on the net and the rise, and sometimes the fall, of some of the more popular online resources including juggling listserve, rec.juggling, the JIS, the IJDb and much more. Length: 69 minutes. File size: about 40mb. Date added: November 23rd 2007.2007-11-0200 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 36 - 531 Festival and Hamburg Convention Reviews.Pola went to the Hamburg Juggling Convention and Luke went to the 531 Festival of New Juggling in Helsinki, so they review both. The minidisc recorder broke in Finland so the live report from 531 mainly consists of Luke talking about Wes Peden and Wes Peden talking about Viktor Gyllenburg. Length: 51 minutes. File size: about 28mb. Date added: October 23rd 2007.2007-10-2300 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 35 - Katakomben Open Stage Show.Luke hosts the Katakomben Open Stage show so he and Pola do a live report from the show and interview the acts including Viktor Kee, Marco Paoletti and many more. Length: 52 minutes. File size: about 29mb. Date added: October 15th 2007.2007-10-1500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 34 - Antidroppolene.Luke and Pola announce the winners of the VSNBT MNPLTN SRS DVD competition, then there's the short story "Over The Pill" by Nathan Rae, and finally a discussion on the history of Antidroppolene. Length: 44 minutes. File size: about 25mb. Date added: October 7th 2007.2007-10-0700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 33 - Combat.Luke and Pola talk about combat/gladiators, focusing on history, styles, ethics, tactics and tips. Plus a review of a Cambodian youth circus, other news, feedback and aquatic audacity experiments. Length: 39 minutes. File size: about 22mb. Date added: September 28th 2007.2007-09-2800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 32 - Street performing and interview with Hans from Shake That.Luke and Pola talk about how to begin street performing. Also an interview with Hans from Shake That. Length: 60 minutes. File size: about 35mb. Date added: September 15th 2007.2007-09-1500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 31 - Gabi Keast and the story of Kaskade.Luke and Pola chat to Gabi Keast, editor and publisher of Kaskade, the European juggling magazine. Plus news and emails. Length: 40 minutes. File size: about 29mb. Date added: September 7th 2007.2007-09-0700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 30 - Discussion with Joost Dessing on body movement science and juggling.Luke talks with scientist Joost Dessing about the human body movement science behind juggling covering many different subjects such as: selecting practice methods, prediction vs object tracking, brain growth from juggling, throwers vs catches, where to look at your pattern, rhythm, juggling to music, eye movement, frames of reference, gravity, moving backgrounds, non-visual feedback, blind jugglers, the practical applications of research and much more. Length: 66 minutes. File size: about 39mb. Date added: August 31st 2007.2007-08-3100 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 29 - Oskar Wrango and Juggling Video Ideas.Interview with Oskar Wrango, video producer of 9-1 Nordic Objects and the VSNBT MNPLTN SRS. Luke and Pola also talk about their fantasy juggling video projects, catch up on news and emails, and set the very first Juggling Podcast competition. Length: 53 minutes. File size: about 30mb. Date added: August 13th 2007.2007-08-1300 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 28 - The European Juggling Convention Live Report SpecialLuke and Pola are at the EJC and share their views on shows, the organisation and loads more at the convention. Length: 68 minutes. File size: about 40mb. Date added: August 8th 2007.2007-08-0800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 27 - Juggling Club Design.Luke and Pola talk about what to look for when trying out or buying new juggling clubs, and also share their latest news and podcast plans for the EJC2007. Length: 48 minutes. File size: about 27mb. Date added: July 18th 2007.2007-07-1800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 26 - Tr'espace interview and in fashion juggling tricks.An in depth interview with the diablo duo Tr'espace. And because Pola is away, Luke talks with Nathan about how and why some tricks fall into fashion. Length: 56 minutes. File size: about 32mb. Date added: July 3rd 2007.2007-07-0300 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 25 - Juggling Balls.Luke and Pola talk juggling balls, recommending which are best for what kind and level of juggling. Length: 39 minutes. File size: about 22mb. Date added: June 10th 2007.2007-06-1000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 24 - Marco Bonissimo and Murphys Law.Luke and Pola talk about applying Murphy's Law to juggling acts, then interview Dutch Juggling Champion Marco Bonissimo. Length: 36 minutes. File size: about 21mb. Date added: June 3rd 2007.2007-06-0400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 23 - Priam and Ori Roth Interviews.Luke interviews Priam, one of the Mad French Posse Diaboloists. Also included is the badly recorded interview with Ori Roth. Length: 51 minutes. File size: about 29mb. Date added: May 28th 2007.2007-05-2800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 22 - Toulouse Juggling Convention.Luke experiences his first ever French juggling festival. Pola joins in at the end to respond to listener feedback. Length: 62 minutes. File size: about 35mb. Date added: May 22th 2007.2007-05-2200 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 21 - Cruise Ship Gig, Bibi and Bichu, Juggling Conventions.Luke and Pola are on a big ship. They talk about their first ever cruise ship show, play the interview with Bibi and Bichu and talk for way too long about juggling conventions. At least the first 30 minutes are good. Audio quality not perfect this week. Length: 61 minutes. File size: about 34mb. Date added: May 14th 2007.2007-05-1400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 20 - Jeff and Wes Peden.Luke and Pola are at a street show festival, reply to listener feedback and questions, chat about performing and interview Jeff and Wes Peden. Length: 47 minutes. File size: about 27mb. Date added: May 7th 2007.2007-05-0700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 19 - Charlie Dancey Interview.Luke Burrage interviews Charlie Dancey and responds to listener feedback. Pola's tired and a bit ill. Length: 45 minutes. File size: about 26mb. Date added: May 1st 2007.2007-05-0100 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 18 - Thomas Dietz interview, WJF review and more sports juggling chat.A sports juggling themed show this week! Luke talks in depth to Pola about his WJF experience, talks to Nathan about a new format of sports juggling event and plays a great interview with sports juggling monster Thomas Dietz. Length: 83 minutes. File size: about 48mb. Date added: April 24th 2007.2007-04-2400 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 17 - The British Juggling Convention Live Report Special.Luke reports live from the BJC 2007 with input from Pola, Nathan, Wes and Jeff Peden, Adrian Pole, Mini Mansell, Aaron Greg and Peachi. Length: 81 minutes. File size: about 47mb. Date added: April 17th 2007.2007-04-1700 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 16 - The Israeli Convention Review Special.Luke and Pola chat about their trip to the Israeli Juggling Convention. Length: 45 minutes. File size: about 26mb. Date added: April 10th 2007.2007-04-1000 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 15 - Luke, Pola and Stefan Sing.Luke and Pola are joined for the full podcast by special guest Stefan Sing. They talk about Dresden Convention and have an in depth interview with Stefan. Length: 51 minutes. File size: about 24mb. Date added: March 28th 2007.2007-03-2800 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 13 - Luke and Pola see Rizoma.Luke and Pola go to see the Wintergarten show Rizoma, give an in depth review, interview Taras Pozdnyakov (juggler and co-director) and Mikhail Usov (juggler and clown), ten catch up with news and emails. File size: about 54mb. Date added: March 9th 2007.2007-03-0900 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 9 - Quick update and interviewLuke is still on the road with not enough time to record a full podcast, so here is a quick update and an interview of Luke by a random journalist. Duration: 11 minutes. File size: about 4mb. Date added: Feb 5th 2007.2007-02-0500 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 5 - Luke, Pola, EmilianoLatest news on Luke losing his job, Gandini jugglers, Luke and Pola's goals for 2007, interview with the amazing Emiliano, predictions for 2007. Duration: 38 minutes. File size: about 35mb. Date added: Jan 9th 2007.2007-01-0900 min

Juggling PodcastsJuggling Podcast 3 - Luke interviews Ryo YabeLuke talks to Ryo Yabe and asks for questions for future interviewees. Duration: 30 minutes. File size: about 27mb. Date added: December 21st 2006.2006-12-2100 min