Mike Resnick

Eyad leads this episode's discussion as we finish up our examinations of Resnick's utopian story cycle Kirinyaga.  Does this book say anything about postcolonial African politics? (1:00) Why do readers feel upset when white writers write about black subject matter? (8:45) Are Western writers unable to represent other cultures in fiction? (22:15) For this series we will read and discuss Toni Morrison's Paradise Jan 14-28, Mike Resnick's Kirinyaga Feb 4-18, and Ursula Le Guin's The Dispossessed Feb 25 - Mar 11. You can join our book club discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CanonicalPod where you can also find show notes, credits and extended discussions for every episode. You can support us by rating/liking/sharing our podcast! Subscribe to us here: Apple | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | Youtube You can also support us by buying Kirinyaga or another book from one of our curated lists:  https://bookshop.org/shop/CanonicalPod. We earn a commission on every purchase and your local indie bookstore gets a cut too! We are also on Twitter and Facebook @CanonicalPod. Follow us to get updates on upcoming episodes!

Kirinyaga by Mike Resnick is an odd little book.  It's about post-colonial Africa and the future of the Kikuyu, an ethnic group native to Kenya-- but it's written by a white man from the Midwest.  The stories were published separately, but this book was sold as a linked collection.  And is this really about utopias?   This week we review one of the most awarded science fiction collections ever (if you don't believe this, Resnick will set you straight) and try to figure out if it's worth our time and yours. For this series we will read and discuss Toni Morrison's Paradise Jan 14-28, Mike Resnick's Kirinyaga Feb 4-18, and Ursula Le Guin's The Dispossessed Feb 25 - Mar 11. You can join our book club discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CanonicalPod where you can also find show notes, credits and extended discussions for every episode. You can support us by rating/liking/sharing our podcast! Subscribe to us here: Apple | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | Youtube You can also support us by buying Paradise or another book from one of our curated lists:  https://bookshop.org/shop/CanonicalPod. We earn a commission on every purchase and your local indie bookstore gets a cut too! We are also on Twitter and Facebook @CanonicalPod. Follow us to get updates on upcoming episodes!

When Mike Resnick passed away on January 9th, Rish and Big knew they had to make one of his stories their next episode. Years ago, he'd sent them out a huge batch of Catastrophe Baker stories so that they could continue the series on the show. What better way to remember him than to put one of his creations out for fans to enjoy? Catastrophe Baker makes a trip to Silverstrike and while he's there, he attends a carnival. It's pretty ho-hum until he gets summoned to the tent of the Siren of Silverstrike to see the show that everyone is talking about. Afterward, Rish and Big talk about Mike Resnick and what he has meant to the science fiction community, the podcast community, and the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine. We'll miss you, Mike.

Another Cold Reading from a Cold Grave We are back again with more short fiction, this week: A Little Night Music. Mike Resnick's short story appears in the now out of print, The Ultimate Dracula. Its a collection of short fiction that has been sitting on my shelf for a couple of years now. Thanks to this new podcast project, I now have an excuse to read it! I am not going to read the stories in order, rather I am using a randomizer to select a story each time we return to The Ultimate Dracula collection. This week the randomizer chooses, A Little Night Music so here we go!A Little Night Music is a change of pace for Resnick, who seems to more of a sci-fi writer. I can't say I loved the story, but it is a fun visit to the world of Vampires. There are lots of fun Easter eggs for fans of the Wallachian Count and a heavy metal aesthetic that I kind of enjoy. For more listen below:Obligatory Network StuffIf you haven’t yet, you can connect with us through our various means of social media. Hit us up and let us know what you like and what you don’t like. Also, it would mean a lot if you left a review on iTunes or Stitcher after you finish subscribing.Follow Us on TwitterSubscribe and Review us on iTunesListen on Stitcher Internet RadioSupporting the GenreCastIf you’re interested in offering financial support for the show, that would be awesome. We use these funds to cover production costs and hosting and domain fees, as well as occasional events and merchandise. Support on Patreon comes with a variety of rewards and additional content, such as physical rewards, bonus shows and fun stuff and even programming opportunities.Finally, The Borgo Cast has it’s own Twitter account here.

In this episode of the DHP, CJ and Joshua of The Dusty Den Podcast talk to Mike Resnick, author of (among many, many other things) the novel Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future,which CJ & Joshua reviewed and discussed on the last DHP episode (#152). (Big thanks to DHP listener Jake for putting us in touch with Mike!)Mike Resnick is (according to Locus) the all-time leading award winner, living or dead, for short fiction. He has won 5 Hugos (from a record 37 nominations), a Nebula, and other major awards in the USA, France, Japan, Spain, Catalonia, Croatia, and Poland. He’s the author of 75 novels, over 275 stories, and 3 screenplays, and the editor of 42 anthologies. His work has been translated into 27 languages. He is currently the editor of Stellar Guild books and Galaxy’s Edge magazine.Join CJ, Joshua & Mike as they discuss:The genesis of Mike’s love of science fictionHow Mike’s work in the ‘adult fiction’ genre influenced his work in other genresMike’s frequent incorporation of myths, legends, and tall tales into his scifi storiesHow Mike’s worldview and knowledge of historical themes have influenced his storiesMike’s experiences dealing with HollywoodMike’s experiences in writing, editing, and working with up-and-coming new scifi writers, and thoughts on the science fiction genre, plus some of his current projectsSupport the Dangerous History Podcast via PatreonCJ’s official DHP Amazon Wish ListOther ways to support the showThe Dangerous History Podcast is covered by a BipCot NoGov license; learn more at BipCot.orgThe Dangerous History Podcast is a member of the Dark Myths Podcast Collective& LRN.fm’s podcast roster.External LinksMikeResnick.comThe Dusty DenCJ’s Picks: Amazon Affiliate Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the DHP, CJ talks to Joshua of The Dusty Den Podcast about the excellent scifi Space Western novel Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future by author Mike Resnick (first published in 1986), a great book with a cult following that deserves to be much better known, especially among libertarianish types. […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first of three live readings performed at the New Media Expo that are headed your way.  On Saturday morning, we performed Mike Resnick's "Catastrophe Baker and the Ship Who Purred."  It's Catastrophe doing his favorite things, fighting and loving.Rish and Big talk about the experience of performing before a live audience, and what went right and wrong.Special thanks to Renee Chambliss, Abigail Hilton, and Chris Lester for lending their voices to today's story.

The 123rd episode of the Reading & Writing podcast features an interview with Mike Resnick, the all-time leading award winner, living or dead, for short science fiction. Resnick has won 5 Hugos (from a record 35 nominations), a Nebula, and other major awards in the USA, France, Japan, Spain, Croatia, and Poland. He’s the author […]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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