"Cosmos In the Cosmos" is a captivating podcast where mixology intersects with Hugo award-winning sci-fi literature. Hosted by Catherine, each episode she partners with a guest to explore sci-fi novels from the 1950s to the present day. Together, they traverse the genre's evolution, offering insightful book reviews alongside crafty, themed cocktails. Join the journey through time and space, where literature and libations collide for a uniquely entertaining adventure on "Cosmos In the Cosmos."
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Join host Catherine and her guest Cain as they discuss what a galactic war might look like, the historical surroundings of sci-fi writing during the Vietnam War, and what technological advancement rea...
The Dispossessed: One Possible Future (01:25:43)
Join host Catherine and her guest Molly as they examine the Dispossessed by Ursula K. Leguin, her second Hugo winning novel. They talk about what an anarchical society looks like in this book, and how...
Rendezvous with Rama: A Trip Through the Stars (00:39:45)
Join host Catherine and her guest Aleksei as they discuss Rendezvous with Rama. They talk through the livability of Mercury, the usefulness of space bikes, and the life of having two children named Ju...
The Gods Themselves: The Supremacy of Physicists (01:33:55)
In this episode, Catherine and Paul discuss The Gods Themselves, Asimov's first Hugo win. They talk about the joys of being born during the Russian Revolution, their ideal moon culture, and why Asimov...
To your Scattered Bodies Go: Just Around the Riverbend (01:39:04)
Host Catherine and her guest Miguel discussed the third book of the 1970s, To Your Scattered Bodies Go. They talked about placing historical figures into fiction, how fast one can learn a new language...
Ringworld: The Luck of Slavery (01:07:53)
Host Catherine and returning guest Aleksei read Ringworld and discuss why anyone would ever drink carrot juice, the clash between real science and fantasy ideas in science fiction, and what life might...
Into the Unknown: The Left Hand of Darkness (01:12:11)
Catherine welcomes on a new guest, her cousin Luke to discuss the Left Hand of Darkness, the first win for Ursula K. Le Guin, one of the greatest sci-fi writers ever. They discuss what it would mean t...
Grasshopper Jungle: Further Proof that Iowa Should be Avoided at All Costs (00:53:43)
Join Catherine and Kyle as they discuss Grasshopper Jungle. They talk about the difficulties of being a teenager, the usefulness of repetition in writing, and what is the real liklihood of creating a ...
Milliways: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (01:00:54)
In the third in-between episode, Cain joins Aleksei and Catherine to discuss the Restaurant at the End of the Universe just is case any listeners were feeling a bit peckish. This book follows one of t...
A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Coming to you from a Mostly Harmless Planet (01:01:07)
The In-betweens continue with a classic. Amazingly, the Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy did not win a Hugo, so Aleksei selected it. Catherine and Aleksei talk about the future of artificial intellige...
Altered Carbon: Beyond Mere Flesh (01:04:48)
In the first episode of the In-Betweens, Catherine and her guest Paul discuss a classic instant bestseller, Altered Carbon. They talk about the price of immortality, what it means when a book's plot i...
Annihilation: The Language of Ghost Birds (01:11:53)
Happy Halloween everyone! Join Catherine and her guest Matthew for a special Halloween episode about Jeff VanderMeer's book Annihilation. They discuss what it means to live in a place where no one has...
Surviving the Swarm that is Humanity: Stand on Zanzibar (01:11:54)
It is the final episode of the 1960s! Join Catherine and her returning guest Kyle as they discuss the absurdity of Stand on Zanzibar. They talk about John Brunner's distinctive style of writing chapte...
Godhood is but a Name (01:06:36)
The best sci-fi explores the possibilities of what our universe could look like in the future. Join Catherine and her returning guest Aleksei as they discuss one of these books that holds the genre to...
There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (01:08:34)
Catherine meets up with returning guest Paul to bid a final farewell to Robert Heinlein through reading The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. They discuss Libertarianism, Heinlein's sexism, and his love of se...
Call Me Conrad: The Reluctant Immortal (01:15:13)
Host Catherine and her guest Rowan discuss Call Me Conrad, Roger Zelazny's first Hugo win. They talk about the endless Greek myth references, the strange blue aliens who have essentially turned Earth ...
A Love Called Exile (01:24:59)
Catherine and her guest Ella meet up for the second Pride episode to discuss Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire. They talk about what it means to love a country that is not yours, the future of t...
Time-Traveling Love: Exploring 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' (01:02:03)
Join host Catherine and guest Kyle in the first episode of Pride Month! They discuss this novella's beautiful prose, the adorable love between Red and Blue, and why there are so few sci-fi romance nov...
The Wandering Planet (That happens to be full of Sexy Cats) (00:48:59)
Catherine and Liam explore the wild world of Fritz Leiber's "The Wanderer." They dissect the strangely sexualized cat aliens and other peculiarities of the plot. Plus, they sip and rate two ChatGPT-cr...
Villeneuve's Dune Part 2: The Revolution Cometh (01:02:55)
Host Catherine and guests Natalie and Julian come together to discuss if Villeneuve's newest movie actually lives up to the hype. They discuss Zendaya's different portrayal of Chani, the breathtaking ...
Diving into Dune: Lynch vs. Villeneuve- Part 2 (00:58:32)
Together, host Catherine and her friends Simon and Harriet finish their conversation about David Lynch's Dune and Villeneuve's Dune Part 1. They discuss the director's different styles, how some chara...
Diving into Dune: Lynch vs. Villeneuve - Part 1 (01:18:16)
Join host Catherine and her friends Simon and Harriet on an epic journey through the sands of Arrakis as they compare and contrast two cinematic visions of Frank Herbert's "Dune." In this thrilling ep...
Dune Messiah: The Empire Rises (00:58:23)
Within this episode, host Catherine and her guest Simon continue their discussion of the Dune books. They talk about the empire that Paul has built in Dune Messiah, if he and Alia successfully built t...
Shifting Sands: A Journey Through Dune (01:16:26)
Join Catherine and Simon on a captivating journey through the sands of Arrakis as they unravel the layers of Frank Herbert's masterpiece, "Dune." In this episode, the dynamic duo delves deep into the ...
Pastoral Portals: Way Station's Rural Charms (00:56:09)
Join host Catherine in this captivating episode as shes dives into the timeless world of Clifford Simak's "Way Station" with her special guest, Natalie. This full pastoral science fiction masterpiece ...
