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"Cosmos In the Cosmos" is a captivating podcast where mixology intersects with Hugo award-winning sci-fi literature. Hosted by Catherine, each episode she partners with a guest to explore sci-fi novels from the 1950s to the present day. Together, they traverse the genre's evolution, offering insightful book reviews alongside crafty, themed cocktails. Join the journey through time and space, where literature and libations collide for a uniquely entertaining adventure on "Cosmos In the Cosmos."
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- May 9, 20261h 38m
Dreamsnake: The Vaccinating Hero
Join host Catherine and her friend Patrick as they discuss Dreamsnake, the final Hugo of the 1970's. Together they talk through women's roles in early sci-fi, the value of a fully developed world, and what a wandering hero character usually brings to a scene.
- Mar 14, 20261h 32m
Gateway: A Guide to Convincing Your Child that the Life of An Astronaut is Not For Them
Join host Catherine and her guest Kira as they discuss Gateway, Frederik Pohl's one and only win. Throughout this episode they discuss the downsides of space travel, the legitimacy of Freud, and what constitutes healthy love.
- Feb 8, 20261h 14m
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang: A Genetic Future
Sorry for the incredibly long wait between episodes! I got a new job that has taken much of my time. Aleksei was on this time and we discussed what a cloned future might look like for humanity, the different ways one expresses love, and the miraculous beauty of M. C. Escher's Eyebrows.
- Oct 25, 20251h 58m
The Forever War: Lost in Time
Join host Catherine and her guest Cain as they discuss what a galactic war might look like, the historical surroundings of sci-fi writing during the Vietnam War, and what technological advancement really looks like.
- Aug 31, 20251h 25m
The Dispossessed: One Possible Future
Join host Catherine and her guest Molly as they examine the Dispossessed by Ursula K. Leguin, her second Hugo winning novel. They talk about what an anarchical society looks like in this book, and how that might relate to our current world.
- Aug 3, 202539 min
Rendezvous with Rama: A Trip Through the Stars
Join host Catherine and her guest Aleksei as they discuss Rendezvous with Rama. They talk through the livability of Mercury, the usefulness of space bikes, and the life of having two children named Junior.
- Jun 7, 20251h 33m
The Gods Themselves: The Supremacy of Physicists
In this episode, Catherine and Paul discuss The Gods Themselves, Asimov's first Hugo win. They talk about the joys of being born during the Russian Revolution, their ideal moon culture, and why Asimov's science fiction has proved so enduring.
- Apr 19, 20251h 39m
To your Scattered Bodies Go: Just Around the Riverbend
Host Catherine and her guest Miguel discussed the third book of the 1970s, To Your Scattered Bodies Go. They talked about placing historical figures into fiction, how fast one can learn a new language, and what it means to put a self insert character in your books.
About Cosmos In The Cosmos
"Cosmos In the Cosmos" is a captivating podcast where mixology intersects with Hugo award-winning sci-fi literature. Hosted by Catherine, each episode she partners with a guest to explore sci-fi novels from the 1950s to the present day. Together, they traverse the genre's evolution, offering insightful book reviews alongside crafty, themed cocktails. Join the journey through time and space, where literature and libations collide for a uniquely entertaining adventure on "Cosmos In the Cosmos."
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