SFF Yeah!

Our Highly Unscientific Guide To Fanfiction

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Ignyte and World Fantasy Awards, women in SF history, and give you some starting points to dive into fanfiction. This ...

85.5: Backlist To The Future, With Evil Queens

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses two favorite evil queen retellings. This episode is sponsored by Amulet Books and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. Subscribe ...

Inception Versus Paprika

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and guest Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein stir up an old debate, comparing and contrasting science fiction films Inception and Paprika. This e...

84.5: Backlist To The Future With Wishful Thinking

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses series she wishes she could read. This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Me...

The Worst Witch in Dreamland, Or Favorite Series

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss lucid dreaming, The Old Guard, Shirley Jackson Award winners, series they wish they could read again for the first time, and...

83.5: Backlist to the Future: Humans v. The Supernatural

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses humans up against the supernatural. This episode is sponsored by Tor Books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple...

Our Spring 2020 Favorites

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Locus Award Winners, some exciting reprints, their favorite titles from the Spring of 2020, and more! This episode is ...

82.5: Backlist To The Future with Beach Reads

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses two SF/F beach reads! This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of Mirage by Somaiya Daud. Subscribe t...

Most Anticipated Series of 2020

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss a new podcast about Octavia Butler, some adaptation news, their most anticipated series books, and more. This episode is s...

81.5: Backlist To The Future With A Sense of Wonder

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses two books that evoke a sense of wonder. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s per...

More Anticipated Books of 2020

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Nebula Awards, Pride month, anti-racist SF/F, and more highly anticipated books coming out in 2020. This episode is sp...

80.5: Backlist To The Future, With Black Female Authors

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah recommends two great Black female authors of science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Book Riot’s service for Tailo...

The Anime & Manga Show

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss online read-alongs, some exciting adaptation news, and a few favorite anime and manga series. This episode is sponsored by...

79.5: Backlist To The Future with Retellings

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses two favorite sci-fi and fantasy retellings. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering ...

The Reread Episode

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Anne Rice and Rick Riordan adaptations, Middle Earth boyfriends, classic SF, and reread two favorites. This episode is spo...

78.5: Backlist to the Future, The Feel-Good Edition

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses feel-good science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Love...

Nonfiction About Sci-Fi and Fantasy

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Discworld and Hunger Games adaptations, swords, and nonfiction about sci-fi and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by TBR:...

75.5: Backlist To The Future, With Books Inside Of Books

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses books inside of books -- in this case, a fantasy book inside of a science fiction book. This episode is sponsored by Book ...

Our Dream, Our Nightmare: Author Collaborations

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss several awards lists including the Hugos, Dune adaptation news, and dream up author collaborations they wish would happen. ...

76.5: Backlist To The Future For Isolation Reading

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah gives some isolation reading recommendations. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to th...

Midwife To The Rescue: The Willow Rewatch

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Nebula Awards, the Kitchies, Harry Potter at Home, and their rewatch of the movie Willow. This episode is sponsored by...

75.5: Backlist To The Future With Graphic Novels

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn suggests sci-fi and fantasy graphic novels to dig into. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe...

Our Favorite 2020 Releases So Far

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss awards news, good and bad news for TV adaptations, some of their favorite releases from 2020 so far, and more. This episod...

74.5: Backlist To The Future With Short Stories

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses science fiction and fantasy short story collections. This episode is sponsored by Two Lines Press. Subscribe to the ...

Urban Fantasy and Science Fiction

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss an Octavia Butler adaptation, Letter To The King, a goth in need, urban fantasy and science fiction, and more. This episod...

73.5: Backlist To The Future, Franchise Style

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses favorite books from the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podc...

Latinx SFF Authors

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Watchmen, awards shortlists, The Green Knight, and favorite Latinx science fiction and fantasy authors. This episode is sp...

Backlist To The Future For Black History Month

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses science fiction and fantasy that confronts slavery. This episode is sponsored by Get Booked’s The Handsell. Subscr...

Genre-Blending SFF

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the new Doctor, CGI influencers, horror fashion, genre-blending science fiction and fantasy, and more. This episode is spo...

71.5: Backlist To The Future Gets Mind-Bendy

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses mind-bending science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Kentstead Media. Subscribe to the podcast via RS...

Speculative Poetry

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Christopher Tolkien’s legacy, adaptation updates for The Watch and Snowpiercer, speculative poetry, and more. This episo...

70.5: Backlist To The Future Gets Historical

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah recommends historical science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Lanternfish Press. Subscribe to the podcast v...

Most Anticipated Sequels of 2020

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Hugo nominations, updates on screen adaptations, their most anticipated science fiction and fantasy sequels of 2020, and...

69.5: Backlist To The Future With A Side Of Romance

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses science fiction and fantasy stories that include a romance. This episode is sponsored by LMBPN Publishing. Subscribe to the...

2020’S Most Anticipated

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Dracula, PAX Unplugged, the Wonder Woman trailer, their most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy of 2020, and more. This episode ...

68.5: Backlist To The Future Gets Nostalgic

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses nostalgic science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by LMBPN Publishing. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS ...

Mysteries in SF/F

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss The Mandalorian and other Star Wars news, a slate of award winners, and sci-fi/fantasy stories with mysteries. This episode ...

67.5: Backlist To The Future, Short And Sweet

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jenn discusses short science fiction and fantasy, to help you meet your 2019 reading goals. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders...

SF/F For The Holidays

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn recommend their favorite science fiction and fantasy for holiday gift-giving this year. This episode is sponsored by Extraneous, T...

66.5 Backlist to the Future Picks Audiobooks For The Road

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah recommends science fiction and fantasy audiobooks for road trips, especially those long holiday drives! This episode is sponsored by LMBPN P...

Shapeshifters

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and guest Liberty discuss their favorite tropes and shapeshifters in science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Extraneous, ...

65.5: Backlist to the Future with Comfort Reads

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses science fiction and fantasy comfort reads. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s new subscription service offerin...

Under (Or On) The Sea

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Kingkiller Chronices TV adaptation, a documentary about Margaret Atwood, ocean-themed science fiction and fantasy, and m...

64.5: Backlist to the Future On The Road

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses traveling in science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz, ...

Second Books In Series

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss a must-read panel recap from NYCC, casting news, the creation of a new award, second books in series, and more. This episode...

63.5: Backlist To The Future But Make It Fashion

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses fashion in science fiction and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Bezkamp by Samuel Sattin and Jen Hickman. Subscribe to...

African SF/F

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss further awards news, including the gender breakdown of Hugo winners, African SF/F, and more. This episode is sponsored by o...

62.5: Backlist to the Future with Creepy Abodes

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses her favorite backlist books featuring spooky houses. This episode is sponsored by Witchy by Ariel Slamet Ries. Subscri...

Award Winners

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the renaming of awards, The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, other award-winners, and more. This episode is sponsored by Bo...

61.5: Backlist by Current Favorites

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses discovering backlist by new favorite authors. This episode is sponsored by Recommended. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS h...

The Blade Trilogy Rewatch

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Hugo Award Winners, casting news around adaptations, and the Blade movie trilogy. This episode is sponsored by Book Ri...

60.5: Backlist to the Future, Now With More Animals

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah discusses favorite animal characters. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcas...

Non-Human Narrators

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss tabletop RPG and TV adaptations, a new Seanan McGuire series, nonhuman narrators, and more. This episode is sponsored by Bo...

59.5: Backlist to the Future, With Vampires

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jenn discusses unusual vampires. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spot...

Let The Games Begin

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss awards shortlists, the Blade reboot, a Hitchhikers TV announcement, and books with games and tournaments. This episode is sp...

58.5: Backlist to the Future

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sharifah talks about music in SFF. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found ...

Audio Dramas and Fiction Podcasts

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Sandman and Harry Potter TV show announcements, Locus Award winners, fiction podcasts and more. This episode is sponsored b...

57.5: Backlist to the Future

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this first installment of Backlist to the Future, Jenn discusses books about non-gloomy futures. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via App...

Clones, Twins, and Doppelgangers

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the Hunger Games prequel, clones, twins, and doppelgangers, and more! This episode is sponsored...

Bonus: Game of Thrones Readalikes

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Courtesy of the Get Booked podcast, Amanda and Jenn discuss comps for Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire! Please note: there are spoilers f...

#56: Feelin' Lucky, Punk?

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Vans’ new Harry Potter sneakers, Terry Pratchett and Orphan Black adaptations, and the punk subgenres of SF/F. This episod...

#55: Military SF/F

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn and guest María Cristina García Lynch discuss the Nebula Award winners, the new Terminator and Star Trek installments, military sf/f, and more....

#54: Kids Books in SF/F

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Avengers, Vans’ new Harry Potter Collection, some book announcements, and favorite kidlit from SF/F. This episode is spons...

#53: Pirates Ahoy!

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Liberty discuss Game of Thrones, Western librarians, Peter Mayhew, and pirates in SF/F. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders,...

#52: Naturey SF/F

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss The Kitchies Awards, Nnedi Okorafor’s new production company, Saga, nature-filled SF/F, and more. This episode is sponsor...

#51: Thieves and Con-Artists

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Cowboy Bebop, an Octavia Butler adaptation, con-artists and thieves, and more. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insid...

#50: Dune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn and special guest Ausma Zehanat Khan dig into Dune by Frank Herbert, including fancasting the upcoming movie adaptation! Books & Links: Ausma Z...

#49: International SF/F

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Harry Potter AR game, the return of Bill & Ted, international SF/F, and more. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot In...

#48: YA SF/F With CB Lee

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn and special guest CB Lee discuss The Night Circus and Lord of the Rings adaptations, the Star Wars EU, and YA sci-fi and fantasy! This episod...

#47: Matriarchal Societies

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss (not) surviving in the Game of Thrones world, Nebula Award finalists, questionable LOTR-writing bots, and more. This episode...

#46: In Spaaaaaaace

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the cover reveal for The Testaments, some new Merlin texts, fantasy and sci-fi set in space, and more. This episode is spons...

#45: Weird SFF

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss adaptation news for Tasha Suri and Leigh Bardugo, voting in the Hugos, favorite weird SF/F, and more. This episode is spons...

#44: Most Anticipated Series of 2019

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss wizardly puppies, Bandersnatch, their most anticipated sequels of 2019, and more. This episode is sponsored by the Read Har...

#43: Most Anticipated SF/F of 2019

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Christmas dragons, exciting adaptation news, weird trends in pseudonyms, and their most anticipated reads of 2019. This epis...

#42: LGBTQ+ SFF

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss J.K. Rowling’s terrible assistant, adaptation news, the Best of 2018 lists, and recommend LGBTQ+ SFF. This episode is spon...

#41: Your SFF Holiday Gift Guide

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn give their picks for the best books to give this holiday season. This episode is sponsored by The Spectral City by Leanna Renee Hieb...

#40: SF/F Romance

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the deaths of William Goldman and Stan Lee, the World Fantasy Award winners, sci-fi and fantasy romances, and more. This epi...

#39: Best Opening and Ending Lines

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Dracula marginalia, the Discworld adaptation, the NOMMO awards, and the best opening and closing lines of SFF. This episode...

#38: Book Club: Rosewater by Tade Thompson

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this first-ever book club episode, Sharifah and Jenn discuss Rosewater by Tade Thompson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn...

#37: Novellas

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss multi-platform media, Nnedi Okorafor's nonfiction, and The Twilight Zone, and recommend novellas. This episode is sponsored ...

#36: Witch, Please

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss TV shows for The Wheel of Time, Circe, and Narnia, and talk about their favorite witches. This episode is sponsored by The D...

#35: Time Travel

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss The Twilight Zone reboot, a bunch of Avatar: The Last Airbender news, time travel favorites, and more. This episode is spons...

#34: Dead People

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and guests Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara of the Reading Glasses podcast discuss SFF Chia pets, the series adaptation of The Haunting of Hill...

Trilogies

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Hugo winners, a tabletop RPG for The Expanse, His Dark Materials casting, favorite trilogies, and more. This episode is ...

#32: Recent Debuts

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn and guest Swapna Krishna discuss Star Trek news, adaptations, the Arthur C. Clark Awards, and recent debuts. This episode is sponsored by Book Ri...

#31: School Stories

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss new books from Becky Chambers and NK Jemisin, Worldcon, the World Fantasy Awards, school stories, and more. This episode is ...

#30: SFF Audiobooks

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and guest Nikki Vanry discuss Stranger Things books and more Star Trek, copyrighting, poorly planned merch, and SFF audiobooks. This episode ...

#29: Sci-Fi Bingo

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Harlan Ellison, A Discovery of Witches, the Locus Award winners, and recommend some sci-fi sub-genres. This episode is spons...

#28: Pick Your Character

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss adaptations for Carmen Maria Machado and Victor LaValle, a cosplay ball, aspirational characters in SFF, and more! This epis...

#27: Cozy Reads

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn and guest Alex Acks, a.k.a. Alex Wells, discuss the Nebula winners, the upcoming Lord of the Rings series, and more, and recommend cozy reads. We...

#26: Books About the Arts

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss books about the arts, SF/F TV news, the Ursula Le Guin documentary, and more. This episode is sponsored by Legendary by Step...

#25: Immortality, It's Not Just For Vampires

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Ursula Le Guin's electronica album, immortality in SF/F, and more. This episode is sponsored...

#24: Lady Vengeance

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Lost in Space reboot, Jacqueline Carey's latest book news, Mary Shelley, and lady vengeance. This episode is sponsored b...

Bonus: Robin Sloan Recommends

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please enjoy this bonus excerpt, courtesy of the Recommended podcast, featuring Robin Sloan recommending Octavia Butler's Parable of The Sower. See om...

#23: Short Fiction

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Hugo Award nominees, zombie raccoons, a new Arthurian adaptation, and more. This episode is sponsored by Shattered Road...

#22: Steampunk!

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Serena Williams, geek extraordinaire; Pottermore lay-offs; the Nightflyers adaptation; steampunk; and more! This episode is ...

SFF In Translation

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Discworld and His Dark Materials adaptations, cover kerfuffles, and science fiction and fantasy in translation. This episode...

Favorite Series

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Nebula nominations, Black Panther, their favorite series, and more. This episode is sponsored by The Shape of Water b...

SFF Yeah Ep. #19: Very Long, Very Good Books

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Firefly books, Star Wars news, writing retreats, and long books that are worth the read. This episode is sponsored by The Ha...

SFF Yeah Ep. #18: More Evil Than Crabbe and Goyle

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Ursula K. Le Guin and lots of adaptation news, and recommend weird westerns. This episode is sponsored by The Hazel Wood by ...