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Michelle Iannantuono - Filmmaker and Producer
Jun 21, 2026
41m 23s
Ben and Karen Gibson, Authors, Writing as B.K. Gibson
Jun 14, 2026
31m 31s
Christian Sterling Hegg, Cosplayer, Designer, and Creative Polymath
Jun 1, 2026
32m 13s
Christopher Waples, Podcaster and Game Designer
May 24, 2026
23m 44s
Matthew Kresal, Author, Critic, and Podcaster
May 17, 2026
31m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/21/26 | Michelle Iannantuono - Filmmaker and Producer | We talked with Michelle Iannantuono live at AtomaCon.. She founded her own company Octopunk Media, and has produced 7 shorts, 4 features, and several music videos! She leans towards the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, https://octopunx.tv/ | 41m 23s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | Ben and Karen Gibson, Authors, Writing as B.K. Gibson | We talked with the creative couple Ben Gibson and his wife Karen. They are the writing team behind B.K. Gibson! Ben has been writing table-top RPGs for over a decade under Coldlight Press. Together, they’ve written sci/fi and fantasy novels as well as stories in anthologies References and links: https://www.bkgibson.com/ | 31m 31s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Christian Sterling Hegg, Cosplayer, Designer, and Creative Polymath✨ | cosplaygraphic design+4 | Christian Sterling Hegg | Three Names Workshop | — | cosplaygraphic design+4 | — | 32m 13s | |
| 5/24/26 | Christopher Waples, Podcaster and Game Designer✨ | podcastinggame design+3 | Christopher Waples | The Grumpy Dungeon MastersAtomaCon+1 | — | Christopher WaplesGrumpy Dungeon Master+3 | — | 23m 44s | |
| 5/17/26 | Matthew Kresal, Author, Critic, and Podcaster✨ | Matthew KresalDoctor Who+4 | Matthew Kresal | BBCDoctor Who | — | Matthew KresalDoctor Who+4 | — | 31m 14s | |
| 5/10/26 | Kit Anderson, Graphic Novelist and Cartoonist✨ | graphic novelscartooning+3 | Kit Anderson | https://www.kitkanderson.com/Second Shift | — | Kit Andersongraphic novelist+4 | — | 32m 19s | |
| 5/3/26 | Don Mancha III, Editor and Writer for Comics and TTRPGs✨ | comicstable-top RPGs+3 | Don Mancha III | The Halfling and the Spacemanhttps://www.donmanchaiii.com/ | — | Don Mancha IIIcomics+3 | — | 31m 11s | |
| 4/27/26 | Ryan McGinnis, Author of Terrestrial✨ | sci-fithriller+3 | Ryan McGinnis | ryan-mcginnis.comTerrestrial+1 | — | Ryan McGinnisTerrestrial+3 | — | 34m 37s | |
| 4/19/26 | James Metts, Author of Planet Storytime✨ | author interviewbook publishing+3 | James Metts | Planet Storyland | — | James MettsPlanet Storyland+4 | — | 37m 14s | |
| 4/12/26 | Shane Gries, Author of Battle Drills: Kill Zone✨ | military science fictionbook publishing+3 | Shane Gries | Battle Drills: Kill Zone | — | Shane GriesBattle Drills+3 | — | 35m 42s | |
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| 4/5/26 | Malory, Author of The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull✨ | LitRPGProgression Fantasy+3 | Malory | The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull | — | MaloryThe Weird Map in Mr. Glimm’s Skull+3 | — | 24m 00s | |
| 3/30/26 | Kara Dennison, Author, Journalist, and Mega-Fan✨ | authorjournalism+3 | Kara Dennison | CrunchyrollDiscotek+1 | — | Kara Dennisonauthor+5 | — | 27m 07s | |
| 3/22/26 | Catching Up With P.A. Cornell, Author of Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl | P.A Cornell stopped by to catch us up on what’s happened since she was on our show in February of 2023. She is an award-winning, Chilean-Canadian, speculative fiction author. Her latest novella, SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL, is now out. References and Links: https://www.pacornell.com/ | 20m 10s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | A Talk with G. Scott Huggins - Author of Through a Spyglass Darkly | We had a great conversation with G. Scott Huggins. Scott is the author of several short stories in various sci/fi and fantasy anthologies, as well as several books of his own. His latest book, Through the Spyglass Darkly, is the first of The Adventures of Jehanne Dark. It was released in January of 2026. References and Links: https://gscotthuggins.com/ https://raconteurpress.substack.com/p/g-scott-huggins-author-interview | 22m 21s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Catching Up With Avery Wild, Chair of Ret-Con Literary Speculative Fiction Convention | The Spaceman catches up with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con. Ret-Con is a literary-focused, speculative fiction convention serving the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area of North Carolina. Ret-Con this year will be held on the weekend of March 6-8, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park. The Halfling and The Spaceman will be there! https://www.ret-con.org/ | 15m 13s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Catching Up With James Young, Editor of the anthology On The Sea | We were happy to be joined by author James Young. He and his wife are friends of the show and were first on our show in January 2023. He’s an alternate history writer and stopped by to catch us up on what’s new with him. He talks about a new anthology, among other things. References and Links: https://us.amazon.com/Sea-Naval-Alternate-History-Ares/dp/1963830148 | 18m 39s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Stanley Wheeler, Author | We had a great time talking with Stanley Wheeler! Stanley is the author of several self-published books spanning many genres. His most recent book, Accidental Pirates, was released in November of 2025. References and Links: https://stanleywheeler.com/ https://stanleywheeler.blogspot.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00FN5I7T8?ccs_id=e329a5d7-14e1-4a6d-b30d-0fab2aa3ced1 | 32m 32s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren, Author | We got to chat with Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren! Alexander is an author who writes and reads in English and Dutch. In the English language, his debut novel, Corruption was released January 13, 2026! References and Links: https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/alexander-verbeek-van-den-toren Book Blurb: Trapped on an island, surrounded by lava...with a secret. When their ability to connect to the magical Flow disappears, Revan and the other students at his college’s isl... | 25m 58s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Bob Brinkman, Author and Game Designer | Spaceman got to talk with and find out a little about Bob Brinkman! Bob is a role-playing game designer and freelance author for Goodman Games and Shields of Faith Games, among others. | 36m 04s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | Griffin Barber, Editor and Author | We were excited to talk with Griffin Barber. Griffin has written stories across the SF&F field, from Alternate History to zombie fiction. He’s gone from producer of the Baen Free Radio Hour podcast to also being an editor of Baen Books! References and Links: https://www.baen.com/ https://griffinbarber.com/ Baen Free Radio Hour - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdQqtgy5rN4KzKAefalnrSat5taM8ucSW&si=UDJpR1UO7oQ3lQTl Front Line Fiction - https://youtube.com/@frontlinefict... | 41m 56s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | E J Isaacs, Author of A New Beginning | We had the great opportunity to talk with E. J. Isaacs. E.J. is a tea vendor turned writer. His first novel, A New Beginning - Book 1 of the Unforgiving Stars, is a military space opera, released in October of 2025. References and Links: https://www.solinterests.com/about-7-1 https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/edward-isaacs | 26m 04s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | Marisa Wolf, Author of A Plague of Magic | We were so excited to be talking with Marisa Wolf. Marisa is the author of books, collaborations, and short stories in anthologies. She’s written the gamut of sci/fi and fantasy. Her latest book, A Plague of Magic, was released in September of 2025! References and Links: https://www.marisawolf.com/ | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | Cedar Sanderson; Author, Artist, and Desinger | We were excited to talk with Cedar Sanderson. She is a fiction writer, including the Underhill series and The Groundkeeper series. She’s been featured in different anthologies. In addition, she is also a graphic designer and artist References and Links: https://www.cedarwrites.com/ | 31m 28s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | J Kenton Pierce, Author of A Kiss for Damocles | We had a fun chat with J Kenton Pierce. His stories have been featured in many anthologies of various genres. His first novel, A Kiss for Damocles, the first book of the series, Tales from the Long Night, was released in June of 2025. References and Links: https://jkentonpierce.substack.com/ | 30m 57s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | A Talk with Marc Gunn, Rhythm & Folk Celtic Musician | We were excited to talk with Marc Gunn! Marc is a Celtic folk musician who was raised on science fiction and fantasy. He decided to celebrate his differences. Now he calls his music Sci F'Irish. References and Links: https://marcgunn.com/ | 34m 00s | ||||||
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