Best Adrian Tchaikovsky Podcasts (2025)

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Long Story Short Ep-9: Fun, Games & Medieval Combat with Adrian Tchaikovsky 56:44

19d ago56:44

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Robin and David talk with the one and only Adrian Tchaikovsky about writing comedy, fighting in armour, TTRPGs, conventions and of course, books, in a wide-ranging chat covering the breadth and height of Adrian’s authorial career to date. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-…

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Adrian Tchaikovsky on Dark Ecology in 'Shroud' 59:55

25d ago59:55

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Send us a text Adrian Tchaikovsky is a bestselling British author whose work has taken the science fiction world by storm since his seminal sci-fi novel Children of Time, which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2016. Its sequel Children of Ruin won the equally prestigious British Science Fiction Association or BSFA award in 2019, and after the publ…

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Episode 5 - The Golden Apples of the Sun 57:01

2d ago57:01

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For our fifth episode of Starship Alexandra, Emma puts forward the short story collection The Golden Apples of the Sun by Ray Bradbury to read and consider. Other talking points: Stories specifically talked about: A Sound of Thunder, The Foghorn, The Golden Apples of the Sun (short story), The Garbage Collector, The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl,…

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10 Years of The GROGNARD Files 1:47:22

3d ago1:47:22

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It was 10 years ago today, that we first came out to play! In this episode we jump every shark in sight by reflecting on the past ten years of the podcast. We invited listeners to ask us anything, as long as it was looking back over the past 10 years, so we could lean back in our armchairs and reflect on what we have done. Also, joining the fun is …

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10 Years of The GROGNARD Files 1:47:23

3d ago1:47:23

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It was 10 years ago today, that we first came out to play! In this episode we jump every shark in sight by reflecting on the past ten years of the podcast. We invited listeners to ask us anything, as long as it was looking back over the past 10 years, so we could lean back in our armchairs and reflect on what we have done. Also, joining the fun is …

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Long Story Short Ep-10: Does the Balrog Have Wings? with Calah Singleton 1:07:22

5d ago1:07:22

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In which David speaks to Calah Singleton about many things Middle Earth; the Hobbit, the trilogy, the movies, Rings of Power, where their own love of Tolkien’s work originated, their hot takes, and much, much more. Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/become-a-member/ Lea…

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Sarah Lariviere 18:38

15d ago18:38

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Interview with Sarah Lariviere, author of the novel RIOT ACT. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Amy Weinland Daughters 20:08

16d ago20:08

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Interview with Amy Weinland Daughters, author of the book Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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SFBRP #570 – Stanisław Lem – Solaris 46:43

22d ago46:43

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Luke and Juliane discuss Solaris by Stanisław Lem. Trigger Warning: Luke has “explored his own labyrinth of dark passages and secret chambers.” 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/lukebu…

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Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle) 1:34:29

24d ago1:34:29

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In this GROGPOD, Judge Blythy talks about his initiation into the cult of DCC. We look at what makes it work. Goodman Games, the publisher of DCC, is hosting DCC Day on 19th July 2025. We are joined by Brendan LaSalle who talks about DCC and his futuristic variant, XCrawl Classics where you can have a spectator sport in the dungeon. Next time we wi…

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Long Story Short Ep-8: Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage with Scarlett St. Clair 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

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Join Robin & Pam (PS Livingstone) for Episode 8, Myth, Romantasy & Feminist Rage, with Scarlett St. Clair. Discard preconceptions of Romantic Fiction, learn the power of librarians, social media, and emotion over mechanics. [CW: indirect sex references.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfantasysociet…

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Episode 4 - Top Ten 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

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For our fourth episode of Starship Alexandra, Adrian puts forward the graphic novels Top Ten volumes 1 and 2 by Moore, Ha and Cannon, for Emma to read and consider. Other talking points: Police procedurals Graphic novel reading-fu Representation of minorities and prejudice The courage of our convictions (or lack of same) Media Mentions: Watchmen, g…

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Alexander Brash 23:13

1M ago23:13

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Interview with writer Alexander Brash, author of the non-fiction book A WHALER AT TWILIGHT. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Adrian Tchaikovsky 25:06

1M ago25:06

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Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky, prolific writer and winner of the 2025 British Science Fiction Award: Best Shorter Fiction for his story SATURATION POINT. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…

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Jack Kelly 24:03

1M ago24:03

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Interview with Jack Kelly, historian and author of the book God Save Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America's Most Hated Man. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:…

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Suzy Smith 8:49

1M ago8:49

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Interview with Suzy Smith, author of the novel ASCENDANT, Book 2 in the Asylum series. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Lauren Nossett 20:01

1M ago20:01

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Interview with Lauren Nossett, author of the novel THE PROFESSOR. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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SFBRP #569 – Kaliane Bradley – The Ministry of Time 1:14:32

1M ago1:14:32

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Luke reviews The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, the Goodreads Winner for Readers’ Favorite Science Fiction of 2024, which means it isn’t actually good science fiction but is pretty competent at the other things it’s trying to be. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here:…

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Jeff Sheckter 12:11

1M ago12:11

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Interview with Jeff Sheckter, author of the novel The Daedalus Protocol. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Long Story Short Ep-7: Tripping the Queer Urban Fantastic with A.K. Faulkner 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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Author A.K. Faulkner joins David and Robin to talk about many and varied subjects, including writing books, selling books, and people reading books out loud. Also, learn about “the breadmaker”, trusting your brain, and fizzy drinks. [CW: handful of instances of stronger language.] Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: h…

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John Winn Miller 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Interview with John Winn Miller, author of the novel The Hunt for the Peggy C. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Katharine J. Adams 9:36

2M ago9:36

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Interview with Katherine J. Adams, author of the novel TONIGHT, I BURN. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Stephen Eoannou 26:34

2M ago26:34

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Interview with Stephen Eoannou, author of the novel, YESTERYEAR. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Linda Kass 30:54

2M ago30:54

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Interview with Linda Kass, author of the novel BESSIE. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jeff Rutherford

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Erin Pringle 21:47

2M ago21:47

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Interview with Erin Pringle, author of the short story collection UNEXPECTED WEATHER EVENTS. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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SFBRP #568 – Orson Scott Card – Speaker for the Dead – Ender’s Saga #2 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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Luke rereads Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card to see if it should be on the SFBRP Must-Read List, and with Juliane discusses how Some Desperate Glory fails to live up to its predecessors. 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…

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Julius Csotonyi on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden' - Part 2 44:08

2M ago44:08

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Send us a text This is the second part of Marty's conversation with Julius Csotonyi about dark ecology in relation to the dark rogue world of Chris Beckett’s book 'Dark Eden'. We discuss the extraordinary existence of anoxygenic autotrophic bacteria that are capable of photosynthesis in the dark of the ocean floor! Julius describes the ecology of t…

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Isabel Cañas 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Interview with Isabel Cañas, author of the novel VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Scott Fad 18:52

2M ago18:52

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Interview with Scott Fad, author of the novel KING OF NOD. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Erin Flanagan 21:59

2M ago21:59

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Interview with novelist Erin Flanagan, author of the novel COME WITH ME. You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Boyd and Beth Morrison 16:53

2M ago16:53

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Interview with Boyd and Beth Morrison, co-authors of the novel THE LAST TRUE TEMPLAR. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jeff Rutherford

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Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

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In this episode, we continue our examination of magic in Role-Playing Games with a look at Ars Magica with Science Fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks to us about the setting, the rules and the way that magic works in the game. We haven’t had chance to play it yet, so Dirk and Blythy meet in the Lass O Gowrie pub in Manchester and discuss t…

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Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82 1:36:01

2M ago1:36:01

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In this episode, we continue our examination of magic in Role-Playing Games with a look at Ars Magica with Science Fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks to us about the setting, the rules and the way that magic works in the game. We haven’t had chance to play it yet, so Dirk and Blythy meet in the Lass O Gowrie pub in Manchester and discuss t…

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Long Story Short Ep-6: the Cymera Festival special (recorded live) 56:52

2M ago56:52

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Robin attends the 2025 Cymera Festival in Edinburgh and talks to all sorts of people about all sorts of things, mainly festival and writing related, but also featuring soccer, puppers, blueberries, games, a non-hostile takeover, and much, much more. David is present in spirit and in voice. Recorded live, so expect some beeps and boops. You can find…

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Episode 3 - The Lathe of Heaven 48:59

2M ago48:59

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For our third episode of Starship Alexandra, Emma puts forward Ursula K le Guin’s fascinating SF novel The Lathe of Heaven for Adrian to read and consider. Other talking points: Reality-bending in SF Unusual power relationships Tech billionaire problem solving The perils of having superpowers Inadvertent puns Media Mentions: The Fifth Element, film…

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SFBRP #567 – Emily Tesh – Some Desperate Glory 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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Luke tells Juliane about Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh, a novel that started strong with lots of promise but left him disappointed, annoyed, underwhelmed and generally feeling other negative emotions. Also this won the best novel Hugo award, so there’s a bit of that to talk about too. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp…

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Julius Csotonyi on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden' - Part 1 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Send us a text Julius Csotonyi is a thermal vent biologist with expertise on organisms that thrive on geothermal energy in the dark depths of the ocean where there is almost no light from the sun. He is also someone who has spent a lot of time thinking about ‘speculative biology’, imagining various exotic possibilities for the existence of life in …

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Long Story Short Ep-5: Fantasy & History with James Bennett 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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James Bennett joins David and Robin to consider many a varied topics around the intersection of Fantasy and History. Prepare for discussion of dark times, but also hope for the future, and as a bonus, James reads to us from a work by George Orwell (not that one). Are you a member of the British Fantasy Society yet? Join us here: https://britishfant…

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SFBRP #566 – J R R Tolkien – The Return of the King – The Lord of the Rings #3 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

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Part 3 of our discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on The Return of the King, what it means to be a good man or a good king, lessons learned by the hobbits and us during their adventures, and a final review of the reading experience 30 years on from Luke’s first time through. See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/…

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Chris Beckett on Dark Ecology in 'Dark Eden' 56:01

3M ago56:01

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Send us a text Holly and Marty speak with Chris Beckett about his Dark Eden trilogy, comprised of Dark Eden – which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2012, and was followed by Mother of Eden in 2015 and Daughter of Eden in 2016. Dark Eden has been described as “a superior piece of the theologically nuanced science fiction”, and is also a story abou…

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Scarred by Magic in the 70s & 80s (with Stephen Brotherstone)

3M ago

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Returning guest Stephen Brotherstone, co-author of the Scarred for Life series of books and shows, joins us in the zoom of Role Playing Rambling to examine the witchcraft and horrors that haunted our childhood years. You can see Ste as his show is on the road during 2025 and the latest volume of the series is now available. Highly recommended as it…

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