Science fiction novel – “Providence” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2020) – Max Barry interview

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Max Barry has authored six novels including science fiction. He also developed the popular nation simulation game NationStates. He’s recently published a new science fiction novel Providence and we spoke about the book, his inspirations, and the craft of writing.

0:42 – Max talks about why he chose to write Providence.

5:46 – Max talks about how he constructed the world in the novel. He also talks about the science behind the novel.

10:23 – Max goes into more detail about the alien force in the book and the conflict.

12:36 – Max talks about the works that inspire his writing and process.

17:25 – Max talks about how he completed the work process-wise.

22:34 – Max talks about having been a programmer before writing. He’s also created a popular online game called Nation States. Providence also has an associated game at providence.training.

25:48 – Max talks about the editing of the book.

28:25 – Max talks about the musical aesthetic of the book.

32:43 – Max talks about his love of a game called Elite on the Commodore 64.

34:23 – Max talks about his latest writing project.

37:37 – Max talks about what he focuses on in his writing. He talks about the use of satire in writing.

41:08 – Max can be found at maxbarry.com.

 

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https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612940/providence-by-max-barry/

https://maxbarry.com/

https://providence.training/

https://www.nationstates.net/

 

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Guests: Max Barry

Host: Cris Alvarez

Tags: science fiction, conflict, future, spaceship, advanced technology, larry niven, philip k. dick, old school sci-fi, alien, first contact, genome, star wars, programmer, artificial intelligence, Jennifer Government, nation states game, Daft Punk, orchestral dubstep, electronica, Commodore 64, Elite

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Italian science fiction studies book – “Italian Science Fiction: The Other in Literature and Film” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019) – Simone Brioni interview

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Dr. Simone Brioni is a professor of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. He’s written and taught on the subject of migration and Italian colonialism. He recently co-authored a book with Daniele Comberiati about Italian science fiction  and how those works reflect and comment on Italian culture.

0:43 – Simone talks about how he got into writing on science fiction and on Italian science fiction. He saw science fiction not as predictive but rather a reflection of reality.

2:49 – Simone talks about how the book is laid out chronologically.

4:42 – We discuss the theme of travel in Italian science fiction. Simone talks extensively on I Am Legend and the themes of fascism in the story.

12:38 – Simone talks about fascism’s fascination for the future and science fiction.

14:37 – Simone talks about the major periods of Italian science fiction.

18:07 – We talk about monsters in Italian science fiction.

21:07 – Simone talks about Itlaian science fiction that embraces liberal ideas.

23:51 – We discuss science fiction productions that were done in Italy.

28:11 – Simone talks about Italian tv and film sci-fi production.

32:18 – Simone talks about how he did his research on Italian sci-fi and the books he found.

35:44 – Simone talks about how he found Italian sci-fi shows and movies.

37:53 – Simone talks about how such major social themes are discussed in Italian science fiction. He also talks about how the Romani have a major part in Italian science fiction. He also touches on translation issues.

43:00 – Simone talks about time machines and robots in Italian sci-fi.

44:54 – Simone hopes to influence English speakers in understanding the importane of Italian science fiction in global science fiction.

47:00 – Simone talks about why Italian sci-fi didn’t become familiar to English speakers.

51:08 – Simone can be found on twitter @SimoneBrioni and has a webpage at Stonybrook University.

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https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030193256

https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cscl/people/simone%20brioni.html

https://twitter.com/simonebrioni

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Guests: Simone Brioni

Host: Cris Alvarez

Tags: science fiction, Berlusconi, Italy, James ballard, mediascape, national identity, panopticon, philip k. dick, dystopic, i am legend, fascism, zombie, colonialism, horror, alternative history, neofascist, mussolini, world war two, WWII, afrofuturism, dystopic, Nirvana, Space 1999, Barbarella, Dune, Primo Levi, Italo Calvino, alternative realities, Planet of Vampires, Alien, They Will Leave, concentration camps, Roma, Rome, Luce D’Eramo

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How does the voice acting business work with Bryce Papenbrook

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Bryce Papenbrook has been doing voice acting since age 6 and has over 250 credits to his name. We spoke about his work, his inspirations, and voice acting in general at Anime USA 2019.

0:36 – Bryce talks about how he got into voice acting. His dad worked as a Power Ranger.

1:25 – Bryce talks about the strengths he has as a voice actor. This includes his training in martial arts.

2:47 – Bryce talks about how his career progressed in acting. He says having fun is important.

4:19 – Bryce talks about actually working in the booth to record.

5:44 – Bryce talks about his best roles. Some are the ones from Final Fantasy.

6:38 – Bryce talks about the people who inspired and mentored him.

8:17 – Bryce talks about how he approaches a voice and developing it.

9:06 – Bryce talks some challenging voices such as Henry from Fire Emblem Awakening.

10:30 – Bryce talks about the length of recording projects.

11:25 – Bryce talks about roles he would have liked to do.

12:40 – Bryce talks about roles he has coming up.

14:45 – Bryce talks about what he does to protect his voice.

15:45 – Bryce can be found on twitter and instagram @brycepappenbrook and on facebook @actorbrycepappenbrook

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Guests: Bryce Papenbrook

Host: Cris Alvarez

Tags: anime, animation, power rangers, martial arts, seven deadly sins, final fantasy, fire emblem, awakening, tales of graces, wendy lee, spongebob, demon slayer, inosuke, war of underworlds, attack on titan, voice acting

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