What on earth does science have to do with science fiction? Is science fiction about science? Is it fiction that takes a scientific approach to fiction?

Without getting into the tedium of multiple possible definitions of science fiction, Colin and Phil explore what they expect of something labelled "science fiction". What you can expect is a rambling conversation that touches on philosophy, physics, logic, time travel, and much more.

We also have our usual quiz, and our dash through the past, present and future of our favourite genre.

For more information, check the show notes at:

https://101sf.blogspot.com/2025/07/science-andor-fiction-episode-56.html

Every year, we review the short stories shortlisted for the famous Hugo Awards. It's our way of keep abreast of trends in the field of science fiction without having to read a ton of longer works!

All of the shortlisted stories are available online for free - for links to all of them, checkout the shownotes:

https://101sf.blogspot.com/2025/06/reviewing-hugo-short-stories-episode-55.html

So why not take a look at the stories for yourself, and see if you agree with Colin's and Phil's assessment?

Also in the episode we have our usual features: a quiz (about SF movies), and our recommendations of past/present/future science fiction.

Sometimes the podstreams just cross, and this episode is a prime example. When Colin suggested reviewing It Came From Outer Space, the classic 1953 science fiction movie created by Ray Bradbury, it was right up Phil's alley - and so this episode is also going out (slightly modified) as part of his Bradbury 100 pod!

The discussion ranges from Bradbury's contribution to the screenplay to the quality of the 3D, and takes in your humble hosts' views on whether or not screen creatures should be revealed or concealed.

For more information, check out the show notes at: https://101sf.blogspot.com/2025/05/it-came-from-outer-space-episode-54.html