Best Ray Peng Podcasts (2025)

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Speculative Whiteness Part 1: Acadmic Altruist with Dr. Jordan S. Carroll 19:04

16d ago19:04

19:04

In the first part of this new column about the alt-right and Speculative Fiction fandom, we get to know the author of the groundbreaking discussion, Speculative Witeness. Alan and Jordan discuss gateway genre authors, JRR Tolkien, transgressive science fiction, how SF fans experience time differently, how Jordan started studying the alt-right in co…

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Novus Monstrum with Douglas Gwilym 1:38:28

29d ago1:38:28

1:38:28

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to writer and editor Douglas Gwilym. We discuss the Horror Writers Association, the importance of character, blending genres, the Triangulation Anthologies, editing anthologies, joy in writing, monsters, journies in fiction, the importance of writing fiction in uncertain times, and much more. You can find Novus …

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Throwback Interview: Peter Beagle at the 2018 Nebulas 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

As Alan convalesces from a covid infection, we've been going back through our archives looking for something interesting for our feed. This selection is an interview betwen Alan and Fantasy Grandmaster Peter Beagle the day after Beagle received his Grandmaster award. Their discussion includes: advice to younger writers, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter's re…

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The BonesBeneath My Skin with TJ Klune 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

TW: Suicide and Cults In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author, TJ Klune. We discuss Howl's Moving Castle, belief in aliens, X-Files, Coast to Coast with Art Bell, the 1990s, the Heaven's Gate cult, JKR, TJ's future projects, pets, more X-Files (so much X-Files), and much more. TJ Klune's Website: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/ If you'd like to …

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Bailey's Books: Humor, Hope, and Resistance 14:06

3M ago14:06

14:06

In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Jubilee by Stephen K Stanford published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Cryptid Bits by Jesse Simms published by Last-Picked Books 2024 Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War by Rick Claypool published by Anxiety Press 2024 Coyote Run by Lilith Saintcrow published by Horned Lark Press February, 25th 2025 Tempest …

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The Working with Brightflame 1:15:12

4M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to teacher, author, Solarpunk, and witch, Brightflame. We discuss how Solarpunk relates to witchcraft, second world fantasy, inspiring art with questionable creators, your shadow self, the Reclaiming Tradition, Witch Camp, how to know if you're doing enough politically, writing a community of characters, stereot…

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Why I like Military Science Fiction: My PTSD Journey - Part 2 with Diane Morrison 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

The second part of Diane's column about Military Scence Fiction is here! In this column, Diane grapples with the physical manifestations of PTSD, and discusses Military Science Fiction that represents PTSD realistically.By Diane Morrison, Alan Bailey, Sable Aradia

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Rumor Has It with Cat Rambo and Dave Robison 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

In this episode, Alan and guest co-host, Dave Robison, talk to our own Cat Rambo about Cat's newest novel Rumor Has It, the evolution of her work, her upcoming work, the pragmatisim of necromancy, villiains, clones, humor, 2025 WorldCon, 10 book series, building romance in a story, Conan the Barbarian and Robert E Howard, and much more. If you'd li…

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Book Navigator: Solarpunk Creatures, Penelope Rex, and a Bunch of Nonfiction with Navarre Bartz 12:33

5M ago12:33

12:33

In this episode of the Book Navigator column, Navarre Bartz reviews a collection of short fiction, a children's fiction series, as well as a lot of nonfiction including: Solarpunk Creatures by World Weaver Press Penelope Rex by Ryan T. Higgins The Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The Internet Con by Cory Doctorow How to Build with Grid Beam …

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The Nightmare Box & Other Stories with Cynthia Gomez 1:16:42

6M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

In this episode, Alan talks to writer Cynthia Gomez about La Llarona, Poltergeist. The Shining, horror and social justice, story inspiration, racism, working in education, covid and cons, unions, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Bailey's Books: Some Flame Tree Stuff, A Kerouac Fantasy, & A Bit of Nonfiction 16:40

6M ago16:40

16:40

In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Lagrange Point by Alan Stroud published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Terra by Allen Stroud published by Flame Tree Press 2023 Hellweg’s Keep by Justin Holley published by Flame Tree Press 2023 The Day and Night Books of Mardou Fox by Nisi Shawl published by Rosarium Publishing October 2024 One Eye Open…

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US Listeners: Please Vote! 0:54

7M ago0:54

0:54

Hello US Listeners, this is just a reminder to please vote. Today is election day and it is an extremely important election. We stand against Trump and authoritarianism, but unless we all stand together it could be lost. PLEASE do the what you can.By Alan Bailey

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The Ballad of Perilous Graves with Alex Jennings 1:03:50

7M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author, comedian, and teacher Alex Jennings about New Orleans, music, the legend of Stagger Lee, the practice of signifying, The Phantom Tollbooth, the X-Men, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Publishing in Africa 23:57

7M ago23:57

23:57

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss The Best African Speculative Fiction Volume 3, trends in African fiction, WorldCon 2024, Scotland, the Nommo Awards, the Hugo Awards, how to make conferences diverse.By Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Alan Bailey

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Hope in Horror: The Stephen King Conundrum and Godzilla Minus One with Paul Jessup 9:55

8M ago9:55

9:55

Just in time for October, Paul is back with another Hope in Horror column. This time Paul confronts Godzilla itself and discusses how the newest kaiju movie gives him hope. He also discusses the balance between hope and horror and how they change a story.By Paul Jessup, Alan Bailey

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The Reformatory with Tananarive Due 1:05:43

8M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

TW: Sexual Assualt In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to bestselling author Tananarive Due about imprisoning children, almost giving up on The Reformatory, historical research, To Kill a Mocking Bird, child child protagonists, using horror to deal with social issues, Kamala Harris, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one ti…

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How Weird is Weird? LIVE with Dan Scamell and Bradley Sides 54:06

9M ago54:06

54:06

In this LIVE episode, Alan and Diane talk to authors Dan Scamell and Bradley Sides about the weird, the bizarro sub-genre, aliens, monsters, haveing the confidence to publish, story structure, getting published, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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How to Solarpunk in a Lonely World with Susan Kaye Quinn 12:29

9M ago12:29

12:29

In the second Solarpunk column of 2024, scientist, engineer, and author Susan Kaye Quinn, explores community and it's importance to humans and Solarpunk. Topics include working together, the importance of community, how social media and AI keep us from authentic connection, and why human-ness matters.…

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All This And More with Peng Shepherd 57:55

10M ago57:55

57:55

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to bestselling author Peng Shepherd about multi-verses, meta-fiction, cats, travel, reality TV, morality, and much more. Just a heads up, Alan had some minor audio issues in this recording, but it shouldn't be distracting. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe…

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Bailey's Books Summer 2024 13:28

10M ago13:28

13:28

In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle published 2024 by Regal House publishing Countess by Suzan Palumbo, published September 2024 by ECW Press Ceres by Allen Stroud, published 2023 by Flame Tree Press The Magic of Chaos By Ricardo Victoria published 2023 by Shadow Dragon Press The Horror by S…

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History and Hope with Ada Palmer 1:29:37

10M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author and historian Ada Palmer about changing Family dynamics, the right to exit (a country), government systems in science fiction, information technology revolutions and their effect on the world, the problem wiht the media, and much more. Link to Fix the News: https://fixthenews.com/ If you'd like to supp…

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Why I like Military Science Fiction: My PTSD Journey - Part 1 with Diane Morrison 27:11

11M ago27:11

27:11

Trigger Warning: PTSD The first part of Diane's column about Military Scence Fiction is here! Welcome to our most personal and daring column yet!By Diane Morrison, Alan Bailey

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The Rain Artist with Claire Rudy Foster 1:17:18

12M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Claire Rudy Foster about The Rain Artist, billionairres, turning short fiction into long fiction, the Sackler family, addiction, generational wealth, music, the meaning of success, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon…

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Hope in Horror: A column with Paul Jessup 13:11

1y ago13:11

13:11

I am pleased to announce that this is the first episode of a new column called Hope in Horror with Paul Jessup. In this episode Paul tackles the topic of hope in horror head-on by discussing the show Yellow Jackets.By Paul Jessup, Alan Bailey

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Kickstarting Short Fiction with Jamie Lackey 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author Jamie Lackey about Short Fiction, Flash Fiction, being ACE, Sudio Ghibli, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Pride and Prejudice, running Kickstarter campeigns, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Solarpunk: Solarpunk Kids Are Free Range with Navarre Bartz 15:57

1y ago15:57

15:57

In the first Solarpunk column of 2024, engineer, Youtuber, and blogger, Navarre Bartz, explores the practicalities of what Solarpunk kids might look like, as well as the current state of childhood. Topics include schooling, parenting, bussing, and more.By Navarre Bartz, Alan Bailey

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Womb City with Tlotlo Tsamaase 1:18:55

1y ago1:18:55

1:18:55

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to Motswana author and architect Tlotlo Tsamaase about her new book Womb City, writing traumatic scenes, feminism, plotting novels, body hopping, and the nature of identity. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Bailey's Books Column: A Lot of Sequals, Some Short Stories, and Some Nonfiction 14:51

1y ago14:51

14:51

In this episode Alan reviews: A Death at the Dionysus Club by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold published by Queen of Swords Press 2023 originally published 2014 https://queenofswordspress.com/product/a-death-at-the-dionysus-club/ Green New Worlds: A Quick Guide to Sustainability Through Science Fiction and Fantasy by Ricardo Victoria-Uribe and Martha E…

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Chaos Preceeds Creation with Tade Thompson & Paul Jessup 1:23:01

1y ago1:23:01

1:23:01

In this episode, Alan talks to authors Tade Thompson and Paul Jessup about nontraditional story structure, innovating, book reviews and the importance of paid critics, self publishing vs trad publishing, "romantasy" and other trends, books, and even more about books, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at …

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Publishing in Africa: Looking out for 2024 with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki 20:51

1y ago20:51

20:51

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss how virtual conferences could improve, a bit about the Hugos, some African authors to look out for, as well as what Oghenechovwe is up to for 2024.By Alan Bailey, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

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Spec Fic Partisan: Mental Health and Writing 9:54

1+ y ago9:54

9:54

In this episode Rick talks about how writing has helped his mental health over the last 5 or so years.By Rick Claypool, Alan Bailey

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Psychic Explorations LIVE with Nadia Afifi and Zig Zag Claybourne 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

59:01

In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with author Nadia Afifi and author/publisher Zig Zag Claybourne. They discuss Game of Thrones, writing endings, killing characters, how crowd funding will change publishing, indie vs trad publishing, and give a shout out to Flame Tree Press. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi…

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Hope in Horror with Suzan Palumbo 1:17:40

1+ y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

In this episode, Alan and guest host Amy Salley, of Hugo Girl!, talk to author Suzan Palumbo about hope in horror, identity in horror, gothic fun, Frankenstein, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.By Alan Bailey, Suzan Palumbo, Amy Salley, Cat Rambo, Diane Morrison

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Book Navigator: Another Life & When We hold Each Other Up 9:29

1+ y ago9:29

9:29

In this episode of the Book Navigator column, Navarre Bartz reviews Another Life by Sarena Ulibarri, published in 2023 by Stelliform Press; and When We Hold Each Other Up by Phoebe Wagner, published in 2023 by Android Press. You can purchase Another Life here. Or When We Hold Each Other Up here.By Navarre Bartz, Alan Bailey

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Solarpunk: Giving Off Vibes - 2023 Panel 1:00:52

1+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

In our final Solarpunk column for 2023, we pull together all our Solarpunk columnists for a panel. Alan, Justine Norton-Kertson, Susan Kaye Quinn, and Navarre Bartz discuss Solarpunk vibes, how to improve Solarpunk world building, and bringing Solarpunk to a wider community. Reccomendations: Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanly Robinson The Garbag…

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Bad Writer with Paul Jessup 1:26:32

1+ y ago1:26:32

1:26:32

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author and game creator Paul Jessup about his favorite horror movies, how Paul found his writing voice, the publishing market, creating video games, using personal experience in writing, the history of Weird Fiction, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you…

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Art Is Magic with Sam J. Miller 1:02:36

1+ y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author Sam J. Miller about their favorite horror movies, politics in horror, racism, the history of whaling in Hudson, queer relationships in fiction, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Bailey's Books: Halloween! 2023 10:13

1+ y ago10:13

10:13

In this episode, Alan reviews: Split Scream Volume 3 by Patrick Barb & J.A.W. McCarthy published 2023 by Dread Stone Press A Dance with the Dead by Nuzo Onoh published 2022 by Stygian Sky Media Touched by Shadows by Vaughn A. Jackson 2021 by Journalstone Promise by Christi Nogle published 2023 by Flame Tree Press…

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Writing with Intellectual Curiosity with Kate Elliott 1:25:20

1+ y ago1:25:20

1:25:20

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Kate Elliott about her new novel Unconquerable Sun, feminism, writing fight scenes, the importance of intellectual curiosity, writing from experience, and much more. Also Diane has writing epiphanies and AI is not mentioned. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you…

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Solarpunk: Anarchism and Prefiguative Politics with Justine Norton-Kertson 16:28

1+ y ago16:28

16:28

In the third Solarpunk column, Justine Norton-Kertson, editor of Solarpunk Magazine, explores anarchism and prefigurative politics. Then discusses how those have shaped Solarpunk and could shape our future.By Justine Norton-Kertson, Alan Bailey

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Biomimicry, Agriculture, and Education with Clyde Boyer 1:13:19

1+ y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author, maker, and biomimic Clyde Boyer about his novel Girl Out of Time, AI, biomimicry, world building, developing agency in children, education, agriculture, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Bailey's Books: Space Opera, Political Commentary, and a Touch of Mystery 11:36

2y ago11:36

11:36

In this episode, Alan reviews: Resilient by Allen Stroud published 2022 by Flame Tree Press What Rough Beast by Michael R. Johnston published 2022 by Flame Tree Press Death by Silver by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold published 2023 by Queen of Swords Press Laughing in the Reign: Surviving the crazy, hilarious, scary times of Bush, Obama, Trump, and B…

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Buddhism, Conciousness, and AI with Ray Nayler 58:59

2y ago58:59

58:59

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author Ray Nayler about his novel the Mountain in the Sea, Secular Buddhism, animal behavior, interconnectedness, AI, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.By Alan Bailey, Ray Nayler, Cat Rambo, Diane Morrison

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Book Navigator: Bioluminescent: A Lunarpunk Anthology 7:39

2y ago7:39

7:39

In this episode of the Book Navigator column Navarre Bartz reviews Bioluminescent: A Lunarpunk Anthology edited by Justine Norton-Kertson published in 2023 by Android Press. You can purchase the book here. Or here: https://www.android-press.com/bookstore?page=2By Navarre Bartz, Alan Bailey

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The Importance of Community with Maurice Broaddus 49:49

2y ago49:49

49:49

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author and community organizer Maurice Broaddus about his novel Sweep of Stars, using humor, revision process, how to get involved with your community, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Solarpunk: Solarpunk Everything! with Susan Kaye Quinn 15:26

2y ago15:26

15:26

In the second Solarpunk column, Susan Kaye Quinn, author, environmental engineer, and rocket scientist tells you why she want to Solapunk Everything! Get under the umbrella, ignore the hyperobjects, and learn how to improve our future.By Susan Kaye Quinn, Alan Bailey

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Puncutation Poetry and Dystopia with Eugen Bacon 1:14:55

2y ago1:14:55

1:14:55

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author Eugne Bacon about her beginnings as a writer, co-authoring, dystopia, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.By Alan Bailey, Eugen Bacon, Diane Morrison, Cat Rambo, Graeme Barber

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Publishing in Africa: Afropantheology with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki 18:07

2y ago18:07

18:07

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss the meaning behind Afropantheology, Oghenechovwe's plans for Afropantheology (including a new line of books), and the International Conference for Fantasy in the Arts.By Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Alan Bailey

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Solarpunk: Urbanism as Appropriate Technology with Navarre Bartz 12:02

2y ago12:02

12:02

In our first Solapunk column, Navarre Bartz discusses biking, public transit, densifying cities, and gives some book and podcast recommendations.By Navarre Bartz, Alan Bailey

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Health, Hope, and Heroes with Ricardo Victoria 1:28:37

2y ago1:28:37

1:28:37

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author and professor of Sustainable Design Ricardo Victoria about mental health representation in fiction, sustainability and the environment, hopepunk, the Tempest Blades novel series, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon…

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