Octothorpe
@octothorpecast.bsky.social
A podcast about science fiction and science fiction fandom, hosted by @johncoxon.bsky.social, @bohemiancoast.bsky.social, and @lizbatty.bsky.social. 2024 Hugo Award winner, big Weetabix fans. https://octothorpe.podbean.com/
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Had a great time at Novacon, including seeing @emilytesh.net on the @octothorpecast.bsky.social liveshow! Renewed (and correct) push to get everyone to read Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson.
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Had a great time at Novacon, including seeing @emilytesh.net on the @octothorpecast.bsky.social liveshow! Renewed (and correct) push to get everyone to read Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Good morning! Octothorpe 147 is here with an episode that was described by my two cohosts during the editing process as “discursive” and “rambly”. STRAP IN, LISTENERS. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/147-what-w...
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good morning! Octothorpe 147 is here with an episode that was described by my two cohosts during the editing process as “discursive” and “rambly”. STRAP IN, LISTENERS. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/147-what-w...
Liz is back! We discuss a variety of topics including Worldcon finances and the fact that Alison is definitely doing the T-shirts for @easterconuk.bsky.social like, any day now. Really. No, YOU’RE overcommitted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/146-it-win...
October 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Liz is back! We discuss a variety of topics including Worldcon finances and the fact that Alison is definitely doing the T-shirts for @easterconuk.bsky.social like, any day now. Really. No, YOU’RE overcommitted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/146-it-win...
Octothorpe 145 is here! This episode we talk to Tommy Ferguson, chair of Reconnect, about conrunning with a Northern Irish slant. We record 146 in 4.5 hours at the time this post goes up, so listen quickly so you can loc 😉 octothorpe.podbean.com/e/145-james-...
October 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Octothorpe 145 is here! This episode we talk to Tommy Ferguson, chair of Reconnect, about conrunning with a Northern Irish slant. We record 146 in 4.5 hours at the time this post goes up, so listen quickly so you can loc 😉 octothorpe.podbean.com/e/145-james-...
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As a bonus, in our Discord you may encounter friends from fabulous podcasts such as @hugospodcast.com, @octothorpecast.bsky.social, and @worldbuildcast.bsky.social, all in furtherance of my ultimate goal to create the megafancast, Hugoctothorpe Building There for Girl Masochists!
Hello friends, we made a Discord server since the demise of the other site and the horrors of FB have made it tough to just chat about books. Comment or DM if you'd like an invite link!
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As a bonus, in our Discord you may encounter friends from fabulous podcasts such as @hugospodcast.com, @octothorpecast.bsky.social, and @worldbuildcast.bsky.social, all in furtherance of my ultimate goal to create the megafancast, Hugoctothorpe Building There for Girl Masochists!
OCTOTHORPE 144 IS THE LAW. As well as a pleasing rhyme, listeners will know this heralds the episode on 2012’s DREDD! We hope you enjoy the episode, and remember: until your assessment is formally over, you’re still entitled to dispense justice. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/144-i-have...
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
OCTOTHORPE 144 IS THE LAW. As well as a pleasing rhyme, listeners will know this heralds the episode on 2012’s DREDD! We hope you enjoy the episode, and remember: until your assessment is formally over, you’re still entitled to dispense justice. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/144-i-have...
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Octothorpe 143 is slightly late! We welcome Alison back to the podcast and read a bumper mailbag before getting into discussion of @seattlein2025.org, @laworldcon.bsky.social, and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social. Our artwork is by Atom! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/143-a-majo...
September 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Octothorpe 143 is slightly late! We welcome Alison back to the podcast and read a bumper mailbag before getting into discussion of @seattlein2025.org, @laworldcon.bsky.social, and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social. Our artwork is by Atom! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/143-a-majo...
Octothorpe 143 is slightly late! We welcome Alison back to the podcast and read a bumper mailbag before getting into discussion of @seattlein2025.org, @laworldcon.bsky.social, and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social. Our artwork is by Atom! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/143-a-majo...
September 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Octothorpe 143 is slightly late! We welcome Alison back to the podcast and read a bumper mailbag before getting into discussion of @seattlein2025.org, @laworldcon.bsky.social, and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social. Our artwork is by Atom! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/143-a-majo...
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THE SENTENCE being called “China Mieville with better editing” by @octothorpecast.bsky.social was not on my 2025 Bingo Card, but I’ll absolutely take it.
Listen to the discussion from 1hr 05mins here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
And get the book here: www.amazon.in/Sentence-Gau...
Listen to the discussion from 1hr 05mins here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
And get the book here: www.amazon.in/Sentence-Gau...
142: A Lot of Double-Sided Bra Tape | Octothorpe
John is going to have lunch, Lori is going to brunch, and Liz is not hungry?
An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
THE SENTENCE being called “China Mieville with better editing” by @octothorpecast.bsky.social was not on my 2025 Bingo Card, but I’ll absolutely take it.
Listen to the discussion from 1hr 05mins here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
And get the book here: www.amazon.in/Sentence-Gau...
Listen to the discussion from 1hr 05mins here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
And get the book here: www.amazon.in/Sentence-Gau...
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I was on Octothorpe! We talked about a lot of stuff, including The Sentence by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social (around 1:05). It's good!
Octothorpe 142 is here with stunt Alison, Lori Anderson of @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social! We discuss some of the pronunciation snafus at the Hugo Awards Ceremony before getting into a happier discussion of panels, the winners themselves, and books. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
August 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I was on Octothorpe! We talked about a lot of stuff, including The Sentence by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social (around 1:05). It's good!
Octothorpe 142 is here with stunt Alison, Lori Anderson of @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social! We discuss some of the pronunciation snafus at the Hugo Awards Ceremony before getting into a happier discussion of panels, the winners themselves, and books. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
August 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Octothorpe 142 is here with stunt Alison, Lori Anderson of @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social! We discuss some of the pronunciation snafus at the Hugo Awards Ceremony before getting into a happier discussion of panels, the winners themselves, and books. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
Congratulations to @eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social on their Hugo win! And commiserations to the other finalists, it was a plethora of riches.
August 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Congratulations to @eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social on their Hugo win! And commiserations to the other finalists, it was a plethora of riches.
The title of this episode is a barefaced lie, as we read your letters and then dive into discussion of the Business Meeting. But fear not! We also do mention science fiction! Well, John does; Alison and Liz hadn’t read any this week. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/141-a-whol...
August 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The title of this episode is a barefaced lie, as we read your letters and then dive into discussion of the Business Meeting. But fear not! We also do mention science fiction! Well, John does; Alison and Liz hadn’t read any this week. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/141-a-whol...
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Ep 5 of Starship Alexandria is up and running - Emma proposes Bradbury’s collection Golden Apples of the Sun for my consumption. Patron bonus has us talking film & book of Master and Commander.
Here's a brand new episode of Starship Alexandria in which @aptshadow.bsky.social and I talk about Ray Bradbury's short story collection The Golden Apples of the Sun. starshipalexandria.com/episode-5-th...
It also features a lot of laughter and a section where I am a chaotic muppet.
It also features a lot of laughter and a section where I am a chaotic muppet.
Starship Alexandria: Episode 5 - The Golden Apples of the Sun
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:&nbs...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Ep 5 of Starship Alexandria is up and running - Emma proposes Bradbury’s collection Golden Apples of the Sun for my consumption. Patron bonus has us talking film & book of Master and Commander.
This is another bumper episode, as we do a deep dive into the WSFS Business Meetings and then an almost equally deep dive into a little indie comic known as Superman. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/140-nerdie...
July 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is another bumper episode, as we do a deep dive into the WSFS Business Meetings and then an almost equally deep dive into a little indie comic known as Superman. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/140-nerdie...
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Letters of comment here with some more ideas about the Translated Hugo, and good news: sounds like the BSFA is going ahead with a (juried) award for SF in translation!
This episode, we welcome @tammylc.bsky.social to the podcast as our Stunt Liz! We discuss @montreal2027.bsky.social and whether they can step up to the plate, before talking about the virtual Business Meeting at @seattlein2025.org. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/139-mostly...
July 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Letters of comment here with some more ideas about the Translated Hugo, and good news: sounds like the BSFA is going ahead with a (juried) award for SF in translation!
Thanks for being on, you were a delight!
Thanks so much for having me on! It was so much fun.
July 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Thanks for being on, you were a delight!
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Thanks so much for having me on! It was so much fun.
July 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Thanks so much for having me on! It was so much fun.
This episode, we welcome @tammylc.bsky.social to the podcast as our Stunt Liz! We discuss @montreal2027.bsky.social and whether they can step up to the plate, before talking about the virtual Business Meeting at @seattlein2025.org. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/139-mostly...
July 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This episode, we welcome @tammylc.bsky.social to the podcast as our Stunt Liz! We discuss @montreal2027.bsky.social and whether they can step up to the plate, before talking about the virtual Business Meeting at @seattlein2025.org. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/139-mostly...
Octothorpe 138 is here, in which we discuss the recent changing of the @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social chair, before turning our sights to the @seattlein2025.org Business Meeting agenda. That’s right, listeners. It's Bat-Liz time.
Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/138-a-tedi...
Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/138-a-tedi...
July 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Octothorpe 138 is here, in which we discuss the recent changing of the @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social chair, before turning our sights to the @seattlein2025.org Business Meeting agenda. That’s right, listeners. It's Bat-Liz time.
Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/138-a-tedi...
Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/138-a-tedi...
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Very pleased to hear the Translated Hugo idea getting discussed here (around 22:30); more on that...soon...
It’s Thursday somewhere, as episode 137 makes its debut! We read your lovely letters and then discuss in some detail how an award for Best Translated Work might be conducted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/137-my-bra...
June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Very pleased to hear the Translated Hugo idea getting discussed here (around 22:30); more on that...soon...
It’s Thursday somewhere, as episode 137 makes its debut! We read your lovely letters and then discuss in some detail how an award for Best Translated Work might be conducted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/137-my-bra...
June 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It’s Thursday somewhere, as episode 137 makes its debut! We read your lovely letters and then discuss in some detail how an award for Best Translated Work might be conducted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/137-my-bra...
Octothorpe 136 is now arriving! We finally have time to discuss Eastercon 2025 (Reconnect in Belfast) in more detail, and then we also discuss @seattlein2025.org, particularly the consultative votes. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/136-when-d...
June 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Octothorpe 136 is now arriving! We finally have time to discuss Eastercon 2025 (Reconnect in Belfast) in more detail, and then we also discuss @seattlein2025.org, particularly the consultative votes. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/136-when-d...
Episode 135 is here! If you like almond croissants, boy is this the episode for you. And if you don’t, well, there might be another episode eventually, eh? Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/135-very-s...
May 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Episode 135 is here! If you like almond croissants, boy is this the episode for you. And if you don’t, well, there might be another episode eventually, eh? Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/135-very-s...