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Octothorpe
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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/
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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...
July 3, 2025 at 3:48 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...
June 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
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 134 is here! We discuss the recent @seattlein2025.org controversy, and also read out some letters of comment from various listeners, before getting into the real meat of the podcast: roguelikes.

Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/134-in-the...
May 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Episode 133, live from Reconnect, the 2025 Eastercon in Belfast, is here! We discuss the fun we’ve had at the convention, and also discuss other forthcoming Eastercons through to 2030. It's possibly more coherent than some other live episodes?

Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/133-i-unde...
April 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Octothorpe 132 is here early, because we are discussing this year’s Hugo Awards finalists! It’s almost as if our fingers are on the pulse, or something. Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/132-almost...
April 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Octothorpe 131 is here! We discuss @seattlein2025.org, Eastercon, the BSFA Awards (@bsfa.bsky.social), and then we talk about the fan funds and handwriting. Also, John actually had a pick in advance this episode. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/131-we-re-...
March 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Octothorpe 130 is here, in which we discuss consumer law much less and discuss other things much more! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/130-i-am-s...

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March 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Octothorpe 117 is here! We discuss the recent Worldcon, Glasgow 2024, talking about registration, attendance, and programme. Spoiler: we quite liked it, listeners. https://octothorpe.podbean.com/e/117-you-made-that-joke-last-time-john/

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August 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Now I've had a little sleep, a big thankyou to all our listeners old and new and to everyone who voted in the Hugos, came to our recording, or otherwise caught us at Worldcon to tell us how much they enjoy the pod. We'll be back with some post-Worldcon thoughts soon!
August 13, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Octothorpe 103 is out! In which John is a year behind, Alison is opening nominations, and Liz is Elizabeth (!). Featuring more Hugo chat, some fan funds, discussion of good titles for the Hugo administrator, and so on. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/103-just-t...
February 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM