Podcast Androids And Assets

Q:What kind of a game do space-time folding beings from the gamma quadrant play? A: Hasbro’s Sorry! Join us as we talk casinos and garment production in our deep dive of Move Along Home S:1 Ep:10 of Deep Space 9. The post Emissaries of Profit Ep. 7 Move Along Home appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We did a couple of short, hot takes. Or at least lukewarm takes. We were going to do one on Black Panther and then remembered we did an entire episode on it. Tell us we’re wrong, we dare you. Tell us your hot takes. We can fight about it. The post Hot Takes Me Away appeared first on Androids and Assets.

The nature of Trill symbiosis is explored when a Klaestron commando legal team tries to kidnap Jadzia Dax for alleged treason committed by Curzon, the prior Dax host.  & The master Kobliad criminal-scientist Rao Vantika is presumed dead after an inmate transport fire, but his wily pursuer Ty Kajada is not so sure.  The post Emissaries of Profits – Dax and The Passenger appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We talk with Rick Harp, host of Media Indigena, about indigenous cultures, particularly those in the place now called Canada, the Hugo Awards, colonialism, The Walking Dead, and economic development of indigenous peoples the world over. This podcast was recorded some time ago. We apologize if any of the information it contains is out-of-date. Errata … Continue reading "Context Providers" The post Context Providers appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Our guest this week is Olav Rokne of the Hugo Book Club to talk about unions and organized labour, or rather the lack of it, in science fiction. While representation of unions in science fiction is pretty unusual, it’s moved from anti-union hostility to more of a benign neglect. See our show notes for more … Continue reading "Labour Unions in Science Fiction" The post Labour Unions in Science Fiction appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We’re talking about episode six of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Shadier elements of the alpha quadrant speculate about the value of gamma quadrant artifacts, Quark holds an auction, and a space manta ray goes home. The station is also almost destroyed. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits – Q Less" The post Emissaries of Profits – Q Less appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We talk about Wired’s Future of Work series of short stories. The shortage of actual work and the absence of organized labour leaves a lot to be desired. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic assumptions in science fiction and fantasy and how they shape the world in which … Continue reading "The Future of Work" The post The Future of Work appeared first on Androids and Assets.

An aphasia-like virus planted in DS9’s food replicator system by the Bajoran underground against their onetime oppressors lies dormant until being activated during refurbishment. & The first two species to visit through the wormhole are hardly ceremonial: one, described only as “Tosk,” is being hunted in a formal, ritualized sport that both he and his … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits – Babel & Captive Pursuit" The post Emissaries of Profits – Babel & Captive Pursuit appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We discuss Anon, the 2018 Netflix thriller. Set in a near-future, dystopic world of constant surveillance, the movie questions the value of privacy, police overreach, and the value of memory. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic assumptions in science fiction and fantasy and how they shape the world … Continue reading "Anon" The post Anon appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Kira has barely gotten to know her new DS9 colleagues or settled in as a “legitimate” officer of post-occupation Bajor when she has to confront an old fellow freedom-fighter who can’t give up the fight — and the infamous Duras sisters from TNG are a surprise part of his plans. The post Emissaries of Profits – Past Prologue appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Let us take you on a magical journey into a story from those days of yore. A story of miracle children, virgin births, and the struggle between good and evil. Let us take you into this ancient text from 1996… Double Helix. To help us decode this Contemporary Christian Techno Thriller we have resident biologist … Continue reading "Double the Helix Double the Fun!" The post Double the Helix Double the Fun! appeared first on Androids and Assets.

A review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1 Episode 2 – A Man Alone. Odo is immature and the Federation has a dearth of teachers. The post Emissaries of Profits – A Man Alone appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We got child soldiers; we got weird bug aliens; and we got Tessa, expert contributor to the Dork-Bajir Chronicles. This week we ask the big questions about the Animorphs. Spoilers abound. The post Animorphs and Assets appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Our interview with S.B. Divya author of great works such as Runtime and Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and co-editor of Escape Pod. Find her work at www.eff-words.com Some works we discussed: The Revolution Brought to You by Nike by Andrea Phillips published in Fireside Magazine. Also available in audio from Escape Pod. Cat Pictures … Continue reading "Author Interview – S.B. Divya" The post Author Interview – S.B. Divya appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits! A bi-weekly review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. We discuss the first episode “Emissary”. We’re seeing themes of colonialism, echoes of the cold war, and the USA in space. This is gonna be fun. The post Emissaries of Profits – Season 1 Episode 1 – Emissary appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Welcome to Season 2 of Androids and Assets! Thanks for being here with us! We’ve decided to make Luc Besson our traditional season opener so today we’re talking about The Fifth Element. It’s a movie that requires societal supervision so be sure to watch it with a diverse group of friends. The post The Podcast Element appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We’re talking about Ursula K. Leguin’s Left Hand of Darkness with Rachal, someone who just likes Ursula K. Leguin. It’s an important book and a great episode. The post The Left Hand of Darkness appeared first on Androids and Assets.

We chat with Dan from the Northern Nerd Network about what makes a person a nerd and what it means to be a nerd today. The post 28 – Crossover! Northern Nerd Network on Androids and Assets appeared first on Androids and Assets.

In conversation with Annalee Newitz, science journalist and author of Autonomous, at WorldCon 76. We geek out about economics and science fiction. Who would have guessed? The post Annalee Newitz WorldCon 76 appeared first on Androids and Assets.

In conversation with Kelsey Olesen while at WorldCon 76. We briefly discuss the role of women in SFF stories. As promised, the author of Dread Nation is Justina Ireland. And for reference, Zen Cho is the author of Sorcerer to the Crown. The post Kelsey Olesen WorldCon 76 appeared first on Androids and Assets.