Our Opinions Are Correct

Our Opinions Are Correct

  • 48 minutes 15 seconds
    10 Years After "Over the Garden Wall"

    We're taking a cozy, autumnal trip back in time to "peak television," when animation was truly feral and we had shows like "Over the Garden Wall." We'll talk about this otherworldly tale of singing frogs, sibling rivalry, and nice witches, as well as the ways that animation has changed since the mid-teens. Plus we talk to Michele Tracy Berger, author of the new horror story collection Doll Seed, about why being experimented on is so damn scary. 

    Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    31 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 47 minutes 23 seconds
    Every Town Deserves a Library (with Ken Liu)

    Science fiction and fantasy are full of wondrous libraries containing everything from powerful artifacts to some dang good reads. How does the idealized view of libraries in speculative fiction compare with the real-life libraries, which are under attack by would-be censors and culture warriors? Also, we talk to award-winning author Ken Liu about his brand new translation of the classic Daoist text, the Dao De Jing.

    Shownotes and more info at https://www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    17 October 2024, 6:54 am
  • 50 minutes 15 seconds
    How to Raise the Stakes without Ruining Your Story

    It's time for some writing advice! We talk about how to raise the stakes in a story without wrecking it. What exactly do we mean by "stakes," anyway, and does raising them always involve some kind of plot twist? Later in the episode we talk to the creators and musicians behind the blog Women of Noise to learn more about the women who rule electronic music, and why there is an overlap between noise music and science fiction.

    Shownotes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com

    3 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 48 minutes 49 seconds
    Science Fiction is a normalization machine (with Rob Cameron)

    Science fiction is great at helping people get used to strange concepts — or people — and making us see them as more "normal." But what does "normal" mean, and is it always a good thing? Later in the episode, we talk to Rob Cameron, author of the new novel Daydreamer, about writing neurodivergent characters.

    19 September 2024, 7:08 am
  • 47 minutes 27 seconds
    When Fiction Becomes a Microaggression (with Evelyn Douek)

    When someone disrespects you in a subtle way, with plausible deniability, it can do just as much damage as overt bigotry. So we're talking about microaggressions — what they are, and how science fiction explores them but also perpetuates them. And later in the episode, we talk to Stanford professor Evelyn Douek about what's next for content moderation on the internet.

    5 September 2024, 5:50 pm
  • 42 minutes 9 seconds
    Encore Episode: Nationalism is science fiction, with Wajahat Ali

    In one of our favorite episodes from 2021, we talked to TV news commentator and author (and scifi fan!) Wajahat Ali about nationalism in science fiction. It's feeling relevant again. We'll be back in your feeds with brand-new episodes starting in two weeks!

    22 August 2024, 6:28 am
  • 37 minutes 20 seconds
    Our Advice Is Correct

    Dearest Listeners, you asked us for advice, and now we've got the definitive answers! From writing and relationship questions, to concerns about the best way to alter the timeline, we tackle it all. 

    8 August 2024, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 31 seconds
    Dinosaurs and Furries, with Riley Black

    We're learning so much about dinosaurs lately — there are incredible new species, discoveries about how they had sex, and more detailed evidence about what happened during their final days on Earth. To find out more, we talk to Riley Black, author of the award-winning book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. Riley also tells us about being a furry, and dispels some common misconceptions about furries.

    Shownotes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    25 July 2024, 7:00 am
  • 44 minutes 32 seconds
    Immigration law in space, with Victor Manibo

    What is the point of absurdist storytelling in a world that feels absurd? We talk about science fiction that gets silly, satirical, and weird -- and why we need it desperately. From The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to The Onion, we analyze absurdism as readers and writers. Then we're joined by Victor Manibo, author of the brilliant new novel Escape Velocity, who tells us about how his background in immigration law helped him write an anti-billionaire space opera.

    Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    11 July 2024, 5:05 pm
  • 54 minutes 54 seconds
    Secrets of the Planet of the Apes with Josh Friedman

    The Planet of the Apes franchise spans decades and formats: it started as a French novel in 1963, and then jumped the Atlantic to become a long-running series of movies, TV shows, a cartoon, and even videogames. We talk about the politics of the story, and why some versions succeed while others fail. Then we're joined by Josh Friedman, who wrote Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and get some interesting backstory on the latest film in the franchise.

    Shownotes: https://www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    27 June 2024, 7:00 am
  • 47 minutes 18 seconds
    Romancing the Dragon, with Moniquill Blackgoose

    We’re obsessed with dragons, and for good reason. These gigantic creatures soar through many cultures and genres — and they feel more relevant than ever today. We talk to author Moniquill Blackgoose about why, and discuss her Nebula-award winning novel To Shape A Dragon’s Breath. Then we have a completely non-awkward conversation about dragons and sex.

    Shownotes are at: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    13 June 2024, 7:00 am
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