Episodes
May 16, 2024
The Wandering Earth by Liu Cixin
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa explore Liu Cixin's wildly imaginative short story The Wandering Earth . Thank you to TheBrandalorian in Discord for the great suggestion! Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful r…
May 9, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 27-35)
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore Trisolaran physiology and culture and the impact of science fiction stories on our understanding of ourselves. Join our Patreon f…
May 2, 2024
What Critics and Fans Thought of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (ft. Zach Kram)
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share what you had to say about Netflix's 3 Body Problem and chat with Zach Kram from The Ringer about his love of both the show and original books. Join our Patreon for bonus content and…
April 25, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 21-26)
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore Ye Wenjie's emotional arc in this story and wonder if she feels any remorse for her actions. Join our Patreon for bonus content a…
April 11, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 15-20)
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the meaning of the Trisolaran Monument and explore the pessimistic and optimistic outlooks on the future of the human race. Join …
April 4, 2024
Netflix's 3 Body Problem Spoilercast
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa review Netflix's 3 Body Problem and discuss whether the show successfully adapted the original story. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to …
March 28, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 7-14)
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the scientific theories of David Hume and Karl Popper, and then ponder what could happen if humanity actually made first contact …
March 25, 2024
Netflix's 3 Body Problem First Impressions
In this short bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their early thoughts on Netflix's 3 Body Problem . In brief, they're really enjoying the show and recommend you check it out! Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful re…
March 21, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 4-6)
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the themes of science versus nature in the novel and unpack the idea of technology as a disease. Join our Patreon for bonus conte…
March 21, 2024
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (ch. 1-3)
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of the modern sci-fi classic The Three-Body Problem from Chinese author Liu Cixin. They explore the life of the author and dig into the history of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Join …
March 17, 2024
Introducing Science Fiction Book Club
Welcome aboard! Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the …