Swords and Space
Science fiction and fantasy in books, film and games, argued over by Nicholas Wansbutter and friends.
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Swords and Space XXVI: Interstellar
We had to take last month off due to host Nicholas Wansbutter being involved in a lengthy court case (not as an accused but as counsel!) but we’re back now with a film everyone at Swords and Space have greatly…
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Swords and Space XXV: The Alien Series Revisited
This month on Swords and Space radio, return for another helping of that seminal science fiction/horror film, Alien. As a sequel to last June’s episode on Ridley Scott’s original 1979 classic, we will focus on the…
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Swords and Space XXIV/Culture of Comics #27: Guardians of the Galaxy
After the July network break, Swords and Space is back with a cross-over episode with the (sadly discontinued) Culture of Comics to discuss the most recent summer Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. Due to the…
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Swords and Space XXIII: Godzilla (2014) and Edge of Tomorrow
Starting into a summer that promises to be one of the best in recent memory for science fiction/fantasy, Swords and Space covers the recent releases of Gareth Edwards’ latest incarnation of Godzilla and the Tom Cruise…
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Swords and Space XXII: George Orwell’s “1984”
For the month of May, Swords and Space turns to look at one of the all-time classics of not just science fiction but English literature at large. Your hosts Nicholas and Richard Wansbutter will be joined by recurring…
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Swords and Space XXI: V for Vendetta (film) and The Legacy of Heorot (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, Nicholas and Richard engage in a no-holds-barred debate of the Wachowski brothers’ V for Vendetta, with Stephen Heiner of the Culture of Comics refereeing. Both have strong feelings about…
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Swords and Space XX: Robocop (film) and The Dresden Files (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, we will be discussing the recently-released Robocop reboot starring Joel Kinnaman and directed by José Padilha. We’ll discuss the film and whether it stands on its own, but also the…
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Swords and Space XIX: The Matrix (film) and Dune (novel)
This month on Swords and Space, join hosts Nicholas and Richard Wansbutter for a discussion of the 1999 Wachowski Brothers’ film, The Matrix. We will take a look at the allegory featured in this film, as well as…
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Swords and Space XVIII: The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug
Kicking off the new “Wansbutter and Wansbutter” version of Swords and Space Radio for 2014, we’ll be discussing the second installment of Peter Jackson’s “adaptation” of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic novel The Hobbit.
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Swords and Space XVII: Blade Runner
Join us for the first “Wansbutter and Wansbutter” edition of Swords and Space. Nicholas and his father, Richard — the man who got him started on science fiction — will this week discuss Ridley Scott’s classic film Blade…
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Swords and Space XVI: Star Trek: The Original Series
On this episode of Swords and Space, join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Stephen Heiner for a discussion of the original Star Trek Series, the first in a miniseries that will cover all of the iconic Star Trek…
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Swords and Space XV: Twilight Imperium
On 29 July, Swords and Spaceman Nicholas Wansbutter hosted an epic evening of gaming where TWILIGHT IMPERIUM was played. Join hosts Nicholas Wansbutter and Stephen Heiner and fellow gamers from the evening for a…
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Swords and Space XIV: Childhood’s End
After another hiatus, Swords and Space returns with the discussion of another classic of science fiction, Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End. Join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Marc Ratusz for this week’s…
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Swords and Space XIII: World War Z and the Zombie Craze
In recent years zombies have been a frequently recurring theme in media, not just in movies but even in their “own” television series Walking Dead. With the release of the latest offering in this genre, World War Z…
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Swords and Space XII: Warhammer 40,000
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war … This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll switch gears a little to talk about tabletop wargaming, specifically Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000…
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Swords and Space XI: Alien
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss the classic and seminal science fiction/horror film, Alien. Directed by Ridley Scott and first shown in theatres in 1979, it has withstood the test of time and provides…
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Swords and Space X: Star Trek Into Darkness
Spring is here, and along with it, the next installment of the rebooted Star Trek by J.J. Abrams. Join hosts Nicholas Wansbutter and Stephen Heiner for a review and discussion of the film with the geek level set to…
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Swords and Space VIII: Prometheus
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss one of this past-winter’s blockbusters, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus. Although panned on our website as one of the worst films ever, not everyone agrees. Join host…
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Swords and Space VII: The Hobbit (film)
In our first episode of Swords and Space on the AMDG Radio Network, we will discuss Peter Jackson’s film adaptation (part 1) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit. This follows upon our discussion of the novel on last…
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Swords and Space VI: The Hobbit (novel)
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. This week we discuss one of the all-time classic tales of…
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Swords and Space V: Game of Thrones
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. This week we will take a look at the phenomenon of A Song of…
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Swords and Space IV: Dredd
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. Join Nicholas Wansbutter, Stephen Heiner, and guest Brian S.…
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Swords and Space III: A Canticle for Liebowitz
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. For this broadcast we chose to invite Marc J. Ratusz, M.Th., to…
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Swords and Space II: Snow White and the Huntsman
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. A new twist on an old tale, the new Snow White movie provides…
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Swords and Space I: The Hunger Games
Swords & Space Radio originally started as part of the Restoration Radio network before moving to AMDG Radio. This episode was recorded prior to that move. Restoration Radio is concerned with cultural aspects, knowing…