Alternate Futures is a podcast where speculative fiction meets real-world change. Join host Edwin H. Rydberg in deep-dive conversations with science fiction authors, futurists, and creative minds as they explore storytelling, emerging technologies, and humanity’s ever-shifting path forward. For writers, sci-fi enthusiasts, and future-curious thinkers alike.
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78. Diversity in Policing, Tech Encroachment, and Societal Shifts, with GS Morgan (01:16:26)
Former chief inspector, hostage negotiator, and emergency responder GS Morgan has turned indie sci-fi creator with his debut novel, 'Kris:PR Deus Ex Homine'. In this episode, we navigate his gritty ta...
77. Machine Intelligence, Empathy, and Ethics with Greg Woolford (01:21:45)
Cybersecurity by day, author by night, Greg Woolford explores the intersection of technology and philosophy in his debut novel, The Maker's Heir, where an AI's path leads from quiet companionship to e...
76. Interstellar Intrigue, AI Overlords, and Space Operas, with DL Young (01:08:46)
DL Young is a Pushcart Prize nominee and Independent Press Award winner known for his fast-paced science fiction novels. In this episode, we delve into his latest trilogy, 'Empire and Ashes,' which we...
75. Global Thrills and Ancient Mysteries with Michael Bianco (01:05:13)
Michael Bianco has turned some his attention from engineering fruit preservation technology to crafting Orion's Seed, a pulse-pounding thriller that features an historical power struggle, ancient myst...
74. Black Holes, Back Surgery, and Bestsellers with Paul Yantus (01:16:20)
Born out of an offhand comment post-back surgery, Paul's debut novel Black Void explores a catastrophic experiment at CERN, resulting in a technology that erases matter instantly. Paul shares his jour...
73. Polaroids, Passion, and Pocket Universes with Tony Bible (01:39:24)
Tony Bible shares his humble beginnings, his writing inspirations, and his love for football and role-playing games. We delve into the intriguing tale of 'The Photo Jumper,' where protagonist Allister...
72. Detectives, Magpies, and Metaphors: Stefan Mohamed and 'The House on Utopia Way' (01:05:39)
Stephan Mohamed, award-winning author and spoken word performer, takes us through his eclectic journey in creative writing sharing tips on editing and publishing. Discover the surreal and mind-bending...
71. Music, Mind, and Metaphysics: In Conversation with M. Laszlo (00:59:44)
In this episode, I sit down with M. Lazslo to discuss his evocative novel 'Anastasia's Midnight Song.' We delve into the creation of a richly detailed, cross-genre tale set during World War I, where c...
70. LG Jenkins: Merit Hunters and Dystopian Dreams (00:35:25)
In this episode, I interview LG Jenkins, author of the new adult dystopian Merit Hunters series. Discover the intriguing world of 'The Sun of Endless Days,' where merit points dictate every aspect of ...
69. Brent Golembiewski - The Boy, The Cube and The Elf: Electronic Warfare, Fantasy in Space, and the Future of Freedom (01:02:23)
In this episode, I chat with Brent Golembiewski, a retired US Air Force veteran turned indie sci-fi author. Brent shares fascinating stories from his military career, including his time working on ele...
68. Ben Parris - Mars: Armor Forged: Colonizing Mars, Synethesia, The Future of Humanity (01:10:12)
In this episode, I dive into a fascinating conversation with Ben Paris, an experienced NASA consultant and science museum executive director. We explore his work, including his novel 'Mars Armor Forge...
67. Frederic S Durbin - The Country Under Heaven: Underground Worlds, The Nature of The Western, and Analog Typewriters (01:11:20)
Ovid Vesper fought in one of the worst battles of the U.S. civil war where he was almost killed in an explosion. As he returned to the land of the living, something came with him and it's been followi...
66. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Laplace's Demon, Asimov's Mule, and the Trolly Problem (2/2) (00:45:46)
Imagine being able to see 5 seconds into the future and being able to chose the path you want from the myriad of posibilities. Preble Jeffereson has that ability and he knows how to use it. So, what c...
65. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Is There a Price too Great to Save Your Family? (1/2) (01:05:08)
Being able to see 5 seconds into the future may not seem like much, but in Alexander Boldizar's latest novel, The Man Who Saw Seconds, it's enough to change the world. This fast-paced story explores t...
64. Sean Robins - Echoes of Extinction: Existential Threats and Pop Culture References Galore (01:14:44)
Sean Robins' latest, Echoes of Extinction, the opening novel of his Voidwalkers Chronicles series, lives up to its title, serving up hefty doses of near extinction events. But it's not all doom and gl...
63. Zack Samo - Exodus 2065: Facing Your Demons (00:54:21)
In Zack Samo's Exodus 2065, humanity encounters an extinction level event. They flee the Earth for an unknown future, chased by 'demons' from the bowels of the planet. But some choose to stay and face...
62. Mori Grant - Deadliner: Generation ships, mothers in space, and AI (01:15:38)
Mori Grant explores many human issues aboard Lucia, the generation ship in Deadliner, the first book of the Lucia Expeditions series. Not the least of these is the nature and importance of motherhood ...
61. Zombies, Cycles of Renewal, and The Fall of Empires with Shawn Whitney (01:23:13)
"The old world is dying and the new world can't yet be born. Now is the time of monsters." - Antonio Gramsci
Shawn Whitney and I chat about his latest book Deads Rise! the fall of empires, zombies, cy...
60. Navigating Hyperspace, Writing Sci-Fi vs Fantasy, and Using AI in Creative Work with Peter J Aldin and AJ Gordon (01:42:40)
Peter J Aldin returns, this time with AJ Gordon as we discus solutions to the dangers of navigating hypersapce, writing science-fiction vs fantasy, and whether there is a place in creative work for AI...
59. Being a Digital Nomad, Mythology, and LitRPG with Matt Larkin (01:31:06)
Matt Larkin and I discuss what it's like to be a digital nomad, writing science fiction and fantasy around mythologies, and LitRPG. We also chat about pyschics in space, warning from the past, and the...
58. Politics, AI, and the Business of Writing with Michael Fedor (01:49:27)
The one where we talk politics! Michael Fedor and I discuss teaching reform, the political landscape, and artificial intelligence. We also delve into learning the craft and business of commercial fict...
57. Whisky, Superheroes, and Ancient History with Mark P Smith - Theo Newton:Destiny (01:23:22)
Whisky, superheroes, and *very* ancient history are a few of the topics I chat about with Mark P Smith as we delve into his debut novel. We also chat about the challenges of book promotion, the younge...
56. Anthony J Melchiorri - Deadman's War (01:38:35)
Mechs vs Kaiju, Bioengineering, and eating tarantuala are a few of the topics I chat about with Anthony J Melchiorri as we delve into his military science fiction. We also chat about the book marketin...
55. Joe Canzano - Suzi Spitfire and The Dream Prison (01:10:55)
The Space Blues, YA romance nightmares, and the nature of human reality are a few of the topics I discuss with Joe Canzano as we explore his novels. We also chat about the importance of music, the nat...
54. Alan 'Doc' Hansen - Orion's Spur (01:32:12)
YA SF Adventure in space (the Orion's Spur series), AI in the classroom, and panspermia are a few of the topics Alan 'Doc' Hansen and I chat about, in addition to whether a business degree helps with ...
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