Sapl Podcast-tuned In

Episode 53: Forget about evil AI for awhile and start watching out for evil data analysts. Plus, what does evil HR at the evil corporation do all day? Dream up ways to punish staff for upsetting the equilibrium of the boss's pet iguana? And who foots the bill for all of that collateral damage that happens every time superpowers collide? This month we are talking about the world of Natalie Zina Walschot's Hench. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 52: Our landing party is in trouble. Why? You ask. Because we're all wearing red shirts. It's a sure sign that somebody is about to die a horrible and pointless death for dramatic effect. Set your phasers to kill but don't shoot them at the Borogovian land worms. It just makes them angry. The crew is discussing John Scalzi's Redshirts. Will they all make it out alive? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 50: Imagine a world where technology rules every aspect of our lives from cradle to the grave. Each moment recorded, watched, and rated by the world. Wouldn't it be nice to get away from everything and get some "me" time with your favorite AI therapist? Welcome to the world as Leslie Stephens sees it in You're Safe Here. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 50: It's time to dive into some classic Sci-Fi. Wait, did you say Sci-Fi? But there are dragons, right? Doesn't that make it Fantasy? Join the debate as the crew goes between and back to the land of Pern with Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 49: Maya Hoshimoto is enjoying the quiet life of a doctoral candidate at one of the best universities on Earth. Maybe enjoying is a strong word, tolerating might be better. That changes when reports start coming in that the interstellar nodules that enable space travel have randomly started collapsing, cutting people off from their home worlds. This coincides with the arrival of Maya's friend Auncle, a member of a dying race in search of a mythical artifact that could restore the nodules or save the Auncle's people, but probably not both. Will Maya remain true to her friend or help humanity continue to colonize the universe? Join the Crew for a discussion of Yume Kiasei's, Stardust Grail. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 48: Feruchemy or Allomancy? Which is better and which is right for you? And what in the world is a kandra anyway? Learn all this and more by joining us on an exciting romp through the Cosmere. This month we're talking about Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 47: Come along with the Crew as they explore the world as it could be. From stately manors to experimental farms, all the way through the wastelands and beyond. We're talking about Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 46: The last remnants of humanity consist of violent extremists or small numbers of settlers living under the control of the Majoda, an alien race that destroyed Earth because their supercomputer predicted it to be the course of action with the best outcome for the most people. Or did it? Join the crew as they explore the time loop and all the questions that come along with it. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 45: Grab your dearest pig, bottle up your blue lightning and gear up to do some black ops in the world of BRZRKR! Join the crew as they explore the world created by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville. It's dark and philosophical fantasy at its best. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 44: Meeting "the one." Something most feeling, sentient creatures long for. We all want to be able to tell a great story about how we met our life partners. Even if they are time travelling assassins attempting to undo your entire existence, you can't really help who you love right? Join the crew as they break the wax seal on Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's This Is How You Lose the Time War. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 43: Throw on some Talking Heads or adorn yourself in doll heads and meet the crew in Tabula Rasa, a futuristic Las Vegas on steroids as we team up with Zoey Ashe to both demean and defeat a roid raging ultra-male named Molech. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

On this episode, we take a deep dive into a local nonprofit educational organization, SAY SI. This program is designed exclusively to cater to young students interested in the arts, mostly film and media related. Join us as Jared sits down and interviews Alex Ramirez, an educator for Say Si and Grace Goen, an alum of the organization. Both give their prospective takes on the benefits that something like Say Si gives to the community. This is a prime look at the film world from the eyes of educational organizations. You do not want to miss this insightful interview! Get to know Alex and Grace: Alex Ramirez: Personal Instagram: @alexrmrz2; Say Si Instagram: @saysi_sa Grace Goen: Project Instagram: @flowergivermovie; Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flowergiver?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c6e5d056-7f71-40d7-beeb-e087586f0ce3 Personal Instagram and Linktree: @gracegoen; Website: gracegoen.com

Episode 42: It's time for a showdown. Join the Crew as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Trilogy. Thank goodness the ship isn't powered by shadow magic, or is it? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 39.5: Join Crewmembers Tim and Elissa as they sit down with Jinwoo Chong the author of Flux to discuss the book, culture and influences, writing, and the importance of having a community. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 41: Get your rigs ready to do some hacking! What would you do with a key that could unlock anything? Follow along as the crew discusses their favorite parts of Sancia Grado's misadventures in the city Tevanne, run by cutthroat merchant houses on one side and by criminals on the other. Can an escapee from the plantation foil an attempt to bring back the age of the hierophants without getting killed in the process? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 40: Gear up crewmates as we're taking a trip down the rabbit hole to learn all about diverging realities. In the aftermath of World War II, the United States is divided up with Germany controlling the east coast and Japan in control of the west coast. This is the backdrop for Philip K. Dick's classic, The Man in the High Castle. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 39: This month the Escape the Earth crew discusses Jinwoo Chong’s elegantly written time travel novel “Flux.” We liked it, but it left us with a lot of questions. Join us in our own state of flux as we unravel the timeline of this book. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 38: Join the crew as they search for Chernobog with a 200-year-old vampire who runs a ritzy preschool in upstate New York. From the vomit sloshing hold of a ship to the French Alps during World War II to Alexandria, everywhere Colette goes, Chernobog is not far behind. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 37: Join the crew as they explore the world of the Priory in Samantha Shannon's, A Day of Fallen Night, where dragons, Queendoms, and intrigue shape the fate of all. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

It’s spooky season at the San Antonio Public Library! Jared Thompson sits down today and interviews 2 horror film buffs: Mark Anthony Ramos, a local social media sensation and podcaster, who operates his own Instagram page dedicated entirely to his love of the horror genre. Also, Miguel Cantu, a professional makeup and prosthetic artist with over 20 years of experience in the film industry and an extensive portfolio of horror makeup credits under his belt. All 3 of these artists have been greatly influenced by horror films, horror creativity, horror experiences or just horror culture in general. Get ready for a deep dive as they discuss the aura and influence of horror in literature, in popular culture, in the arts and in the everyday human experience. For more information about our guests visit them at: Mark Anthony Ramos: Instagram: @Markloveshorror, Facebook: Mark Ramos-Villarreal Miguel Cantu: Website: alteredvisionstudios.com, Instagram: @alteredvisionstudios, Facebook: Miguel Cantu