#33 Exploring The Final Frontier with Science Fiction and Romance

<p>Are you a Trekkie like Jackie? Or do you only read science fiction romance for the spurs, like Jen? This month we're blasting into the stratosphere to look at the evolution of science fiction as a genre, and how aliens and scifi romance started stepping onto the scene. We'll talk about issues of gatekeeping, sexism, lack of diversity, and</p><p></p><p>Terms:</p><ul><li><u>Science Fiction</u> - a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.</li><li><a href="http://www.thehugoawards.org/about/">Hugo awards</a> -first presented in 1953 and presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award.</li><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hugo-Gernsback">Hugo Gernsback (1884-1967)</a> - American inventor and publisher who was largely responsible for the establishment of science fiction as an independent literary form.</li><li><u>Pulp Magazine </u>- Literary magazines printed on <a href="https://www.illustrationhistory.org/genres/pulp-illustration-pulp-magazines">cheap pulp paper </a></li><li><u>Science Fiction League of America-</u> founded in 1934 and one of the first official fan groups, devoted solely to science fiction; has since spawned into numerous other such <a href="https://fancyclopedia.org/Science_Fiction_League">organizations</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Other episodes to go listen to:</p><ul><li><a href="https://blubrry.com/nopl/71830342/9-fifty-shades-of-blue-with-ruby-dixon/">#9 Fifty Shades of Blue with Ruby Dixon</a></li><li><a href="https://blubrry.com/nopl/72291029/10-adventures-on-an-ice-planet/">#10 Adventures on an Ice Planet</a></li><li><a href="https://blubrry.com/nopl/72879902/11-the-cult-of-snowqueens-icedragon-and-50-shades/">#11 The Cult of Snowqueens Ice Dragon and 50 Shades</a></li><li><a href="https://blubrry.com/nopl/78625173/21-into-the-unknown-with-paranormal-romance/">#21 Into the Unknown with Paranormal Romance</a></li><li><a href="https://blubrry.com/nopl/80382570/25-a-not-so-brief-bri