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Gregory Maguire, author of the bestselling novel Wicked, joins us to discuss his days as a peace activist, his favorite science fiction authors, and his impressions of the upcoming film Oz the Great and Powerful.

Panel Topic: The Wizard of Oz

Guest Geek: Douglas Cohen

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Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, joins us to discuss her secret science fiction habit, feeling like the Bernie Madoff of fiction, and whether or not she’s ticklish.

Panel Topic: Weirdest Stories Ever

Guest Geek: Lynne M. Thomas

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Episode 78 << Click to Listen

Jane Yolen, author of over 300 books, joins us to discuss female pirates, how to deal with book burners, and why celebrities write bad novels.

Panel Topic: Swordfights

Guest Geek: Kat Howard

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Episode 77 << Click to Listen

Brandon Sanderson joins us to discuss finishing The Wheel of Time, his collection of 50,000 unread emails, and why so many Mormons write science fiction.

Panel Topic: Robert E. Howard Movie Adaptations

Guest Geek: Douglas Cohen

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