San Antonio Public Library Podcast — Tuned In

Episode 52: Our landing party is in trouble. Why? You ask. Because we're all wearing red shirts. It's a sure sign that somebody is about to die a horrible and pointless death for dramatic effect. Set your phasers to kill but don't shoot them at the Borogovian land worms. It just makes them angry. The crew is discussing John Scalzi's Redshirts. Will they all make it out alive? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 50: It's time to dive into some classic Sci-Fi. Wait, did you say Sci-Fi? But there are dragons, right? Doesn't that make it Fantasy? Join the debate as the crew goes between and back to the land of Pern with Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 48: Feruchemy or Allomancy? Which is better and which is right for you? And what in the world is a kandra anyway? Learn all this and more by joining us on an exciting romp through the Cosmere. This month we're talking about Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 46: The last remnants of humanity consist of violent extremists or small numbers of settlers living under the control of the Majoda, an alien race that destroyed Earth because their supercomputer predicted it to be the course of action with the best outcome for the most people. Or did it? Join the crew as they explore the time loop and all the questions that come along with it. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 44: Meeting "the one." Something most feeling, sentient creatures long for. We all want to be able to tell a great story about how we met our life partners. Even if they are time travelling assassins attempting to undo your entire existence, you can't really help who you love right? Join the crew as they break the wax seal on Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's This Is How You Lose the Time War. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

On this episode, we take a deep dive into a local nonprofit educational organization, SAY SI. This program is designed exclusively to cater to young students interested in the arts, mostly film and media related. Join us as Jared sits down and interviews Alex Ramirez, an educator for Say Si and Grace Goen, an alum of the organization. Both give their prospective takes on the benefits that something like Say Si gives to the community. This is a prime look at the film world from the eyes of educational organizations. You do not want to miss this insightful interview! Get to know Alex and Grace: Alex Ramirez: Personal Instagram: @alexrmrz2; Say Si Instagram: @saysi_sa Grace Goen: Project Instagram: @flowergivermovie; Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flowergiver?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c6e5d056-7f71-40d7-beeb-e087586f0ce3 Personal Instagram and Linktree: @gracegoen; Website: gracegoen.com

Episode 39.5: Join Crewmembers Tim and Elissa as they sit down with Jinwoo Chong the author of Flux to discuss the book, culture and influences, writing, and the importance of having a community. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 40: Gear up crewmates as we're taking a trip down the rabbit hole to learn all about diverging realities. In the aftermath of World War II, the United States is divided up with Germany controlling the east coast and Japan in control of the west coast. This is the backdrop for Philip K. Dick's classic, The Man in the High Castle. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 38: Join the crew as they search for Chernobog with a 200-year-old vampire who runs a ritzy preschool in upstate New York. From the vomit sloshing hold of a ship to the French Alps during World War II to Alexandria, everywhere Colette goes, Chernobog is not far behind. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

It’s spooky season at the San Antonio Public Library! Jared Thompson sits down today and interviews 2 horror film buffs: Mark Anthony Ramos, a local social media sensation and podcaster, who operates his own Instagram page dedicated entirely to his love of the horror genre. Also, Miguel Cantu, a professional makeup and prosthetic artist with over 20 years of experience in the film industry and an extensive portfolio of horror makeup credits under his belt. All 3 of these artists have been greatly influenced by horror films, horror creativity, horror experiences or just horror culture in general. Get ready for a deep dive as they discuss the aura and influence of horror in literature, in popular culture, in the arts and in the everyday human experience. For more information about our guests visit them at: Mark Anthony Ramos: Instagram: @Markloveshorror, Facebook: Mark Ramos-Villarreal Miguel Cantu: Website: alteredvisionstudios.com, Instagram: @alteredvisionstudios, Facebook: Miguel Cantu

Episode 35: Join the crew as they venture into the void and explore all the dark corridors of the Scholomance while discussing Naomi Novik's Deadly Education. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 34: Ever have one of those days where you’re called into work on your day off and nothing seems to go as expected? Yeah. Welcome to the world of Nino Cipri’s Finna. In this episode the Crew tracks the adventures of two retail employees at a Swedish big box furniture store (not that one) who travel through alternate universes in search of a lost granny. Oh, did we mention they just broke up? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE