Slug of Time Podcast » Slug of Time Podcast http://freakytrigger.co.uk A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou burrows insensibly into the science fiction short stories of SF's Golden and Silver Ages. The pulp and avant-garde writing of ca. 1935-65 has fallen out of public memory; hosts ELISHA SESSIONS and MARK SINKER and their astounding guests return for eight weeks to this forgotten motherlode, once bedrock of the entire field. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:25:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en ©Elisha Sessions and Mark Sinker 2008 freakytrigger@gmail.com () freakytrigger@gmail.com(Elisha Sessions and Mark Sinker) 1440 aliens, science fiction, pulp, space, literature, short stories, panic, horror As originally broadcast in April and May of 2008 on Resonance FM 104.4 in London A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou burrows insensibly into the science fiction short stories of SF\'s Golden and Silver Ages. The pulp and avant-garde writing of ca. 1935-65 has fallen out of public memory; hosts ELISHA SESSIONS and MARK SINKER and their astounding guests return for eight weeks to this forgotten motherlode, once bedrock of the entire field. Elisha Sessions and Mark Sinker Elisha Sessions and Mark Sinker freakytrigger@gmail.com No no http://freakytrigger.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/quitedifferent_144.jpg Slug of Time Podcast http://freakytrigger.co.uk 144 144 A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 8 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-8/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-8/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 21:10:56 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-8/ Kat Stevens joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about Choose Your Own Adventure books, speaking with animals, and “Build Up Logically”, an unclassifiable short story written in 1950 by Howard Schoenfeld. It’s about two men who can summon the entire universe from thin air but spend most of their time at parties. Elisha reads the story in case you haven’t.

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-8/feed/ 60:00 Kat Stevens joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about Choose Your Own Adventure books, speaking with animals, and "Build Up Logically", an unclassifiable ... Kat Stevens joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about Choose Your Own Adventure books, speaking with animals, and "Build Up Logically", an unclassifiable short story written in 1950 by Howard Schoenfeld. It's about two men who can summon the entire universe from thin air but spend most of their time at parties. Elisha reads the story in case you haven't. Books,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 7 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-7/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-7/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 09:53:12 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-7/ Ken Hollings joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about “The Tactful Saboteur”, a tale of civil servants and their multi-phase sexual life cycles. Written by Frank Herbert in 1964, it’s read by Elisha at the front of the programme. Music this week is “Funiculaire” by Readymade.

Next - “Build Up Logically” by Howard Schoenfeld

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-7/feed/ 60:00 Ken Hollings joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about "The Tactful Saboteur", a tale of civil servants and their multi-phase sexual life cycles. ... Ken Hollings joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about "The Tactful Saboteur", a tale of civil servants and their multi-phase sexual life cycles. Written by Frank Herbert in 1964, it's read by Elisha at the front of the programme. Music this week is "Funiculaire" by Readymade. Next - "Build Up Logically" by Howard Schoenfeld Books,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 6 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-6/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-6/#comments Tue, 06 May 2008 21:04:21 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-6/ Al Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, the famed 1952 story about a dinosaur safari gone wrong. Lots of other Bradbury and time travel tales get a look in, and Elisha reads the story at the front of the programme in case you haven’t.

Next - “The Tactful Saboteur” by Frank Herbert

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/05/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-6/feed/ 60:00 Al Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury, the famed 1952 story about a dinosaur ... Al Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury, the famed 1952 story about a dinosaur safari gone wrong. Lots of other Bradbury and time travel tales get a look in, and Elisha reads the story at the front of the programme in case you haven't. Next - "The Tactful Saboteur" by Frank Herbert Books,,Comics,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 5 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-5/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-5/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:01:23 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-5/ Dave Queen joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about the outrageous 1927 short story “The Red Brain”, written by Donald Wandrei when he was supposedly 16 years old. Elisha reads the story at the front of the programme and music comes courtesy of Budgie, Rush and Bad Brains.

Next - “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-5/feed/ 60:00 Dave Queen joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about the outrageous 1927 short story "The Red Brain", written by Donald Wandrei when he ... Dave Queen joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to talk about the outrageous 1927 short story "The Red Brain", written by Donald Wandrei when he was supposedly 16 years old. Elisha reads the story at the front of the programme and music comes courtesy of Budgie, Rush and Bad Brains. Next - "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury Books,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 4 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-4/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-4/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:12:13 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-4/ Martin Skidmore joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss the first space-travel story of the series, and the first truly obscure find, “Beyond the Reach of Storms” by Donald Malcolm. As always, Elisha reads excerpts at the front of the programme. Music includes “Firekeeper” by Red Planet.

Next - “The Red Brain” by Donald Wandrei

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-4/feed/ 60:00 Martin Skidmore joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss the first space-travel story of the series, and the first truly obscure find, "Beyond the ... Martin Skidmore joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss the first space-travel story of the series, and the first truly obscure find, "Beyond the Reach of Storms" by Donald Malcolm. As always, Elisha reads excerpts at the front of the programme. Music includes "Firekeeper" by Red Planet. Next - "The Red Brain" by Donald Wandrei Books,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 3 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-3/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-3/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:50:56 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-3/ Alan Trewartha joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss “Segregationist”, one of Isaac Asimov’s famous robot stories from 1967. Music includes “Nobody Loves a Computer Because a Computer Does Not Dance”, by Computer. Elisha reads from the story in case you haven’t.

Next week - “Beyond the Reach of Storms” by Donald Malcolm

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-3/feed/ 60:00 Alan Trewartha joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss ldquo;Segregationistrdquo;, one of Isaac Asimovrsquo;s famous robot stories from 1967. Music includes ldquo;Nobody Loves a ... Alan Trewartha joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss ldquo;Segregationistrdquo;, one of Isaac Asimovrsquo;s famous robot stories from 1967. Music includes ldquo;Nobody Loves a Computer Because a Computer Does Not Dancerdquo;, by Computer. Elisha reads from the story in case you havenrsquo;t. Next week - "Beyond the Reach of Storms" by Donald Malcolm Books,,FT,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 2 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/science/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-2/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/science/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-2/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:12:35 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/slugoftime-podcast/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-2/ Tom Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss Fritz Leiber’s “A Pail of Air”, written in 1951. It’s a short story about a kid, some rugs, and an Earth so cold that helium crawls. Will it crawl onto YOU? Elisha reads from the story in case you haven’t.

Next week: Isaac Asimov - “Segregationist”

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/science/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-2/feed/ 60:00 Tom Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss Fritz Leiber's "A Pail of Air", written in 1951. It's a short story about a ... Tom Ewing joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss Fritz Leiber's "A Pail of Air", written in 1951. It's a short story about a kid, some rugs, and an Earth so cold that helium crawls. Will it crawl onto YOU? Elisha reads from the story in case you haven't. Next week: Isaac Asimov - "Segregationist" Books,,Proven,By,Science,,Slug,of,Time,Podcast,,The,Brown,Wedge freakytrigger@gmail.com no No A Bite of Stars, a Slug of Time, and Thou - Episode 1 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/slugoftime-podcast/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-1/ http://freakytrigger.co.uk/slugoftime-podcast/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-1/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:01:59 +0000 Tracer Hand http://freakytrigger.co.uk/slugoftime-podcast/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-1/ Sarah Clarke joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss John W. Campbell’s “Who Goes There”, a 1938 science fiction novella about ice-bound scientists confronted with an alien who can become them. Elisha reads from the book in case you haven’t. As originally broadcast on Resonance FM 104.4 FM in London on April 1, 2008.

Next week: Fritz Leiber - “A Pail of Air”.

]]> http://freakytrigger.co.uk/slugoftime-podcast/2008/04/a-bite-of-stars-a-slug-of-time-and-thou-episode-1/feed/ 60:00 Sarah Clarke joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss John W. Campbell's "Who Goes There", a 1938 science fiction novella about ice-bound scientists confronted ... Sarah Clarke joins Mark Sinker and Elisha Sessions to discuss John W. Campbell's "Who Goes There", a 1938 science fiction novella about ice-bound scientists confronted with an alien who can become them. Elisha reads from the book in case you haven't. As originally broadcast on Resonance FM 104.4 FM in London on April 1, 2008. Next week: Fritz Leiber - "A Pail of Air". Slug,of,Time,Podcast freakytrigger@gmail.com no No