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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part III - Discussion

Nymphs, femme fatales, trapped souls, and Platonic philosophy. Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of Part III of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

We've just reached our first crowd-funding goal on Patreon, and this week we're conducting a poll to determine what we'll cover in a series of special bonus bonus episodes. Become a patron today to have your say. Thanks for your support!

Pick up a copy of Glenn's riff on The Merchant of Venice and Raymond Chandler: The Quality of Mercy, a Paul Henslowe novella.

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Up next: Pages 51-66 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part III - Recap

A visitor from Earth and a shocking revelation about the true nature of Mr. Million. Join Brandon and Glenn as they recap Part III of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

We've just reached our first crowd-funding goal on Patreon, and this week we're conducting a poll to determine what we'll cover in aseries of special bonus bonus episodes. Become a patron today to have your say. Thanks for your support!

Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum.

Review the podcast on iTunes.

Up next: A discussion of this part of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

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Special Patreon Episode Poll!

We did it! Or, really, YOU did it! Our listeners and supporters have reached our first crowdfunding goal on Patreon, and so now we’re going to produce three extra Patreon episodes to release over the next few months.

And, of course, it’s our supporters who get to decide what those episodes are. We’ll hold a special poll between September 4th and September 10th and then we’ll get to work. The poll will come to your email inbox from Survey Monkeyon September 4th, so be sure to check your “Promotions” tab if you use Gmail (and we’ll send reminders to make sure that everyone who can vote gets to do so).

Not already a patron? No worries. Head over to the Claytemple Media Patreon page and join us at the Archon level or above by September 9th and we’ll make sure you get to cast your vote.

We can’t thank you enough for your generous support. Reaching this goal means that our monthly operating costs are now fully crowdfunded, putting us on the path of being able to produce even more content for our listeners and readers. We’re so glad to have you on this journey with us!

So, what’s on the ballot?

Glenn and Brandon

Mountains Like Mice by Gene Wolfe

Sweet Forest Maid by Gene Wolfe

Winter’s King by Ursula K. Le Guin

Metamorphosis – Smallville, Season 1 Episode 2

Glenn and Valerie

Star Trek: The Original Series – Journey to Babel

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Q Who?

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Our Man Bashir

Star Trek: Voyager – Drive

Star Trek: Enterprise – Two Days and Two Nights

Brandon and Valerie

Young Zaphod Plays it Safe by Douglas Adams

Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Revelations

Morning Bells Are Ringing (A Star Trek: The Next Generation Story) by Kevin G. Summers

Veronica Mars – Pilot Episode

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part II - Discussion

Shapeshifting aliens, lost colonists, and floating people. Join Glenn and Brandon for a discussion of pages 22-36 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

Support the show and help us release episodes weekly instead of bi-weekly by becoming a patron on Patreon.

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Up next: Pages 37-50 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part II - Recap

Are we all just space aliens masquerading as humans? Join Brandon and Glenn as they begin a series of drugged experiments in pages 22-36 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

Support the show, gain access to over a dozen bonus episodes, and help us produced episodes more frequently by becoming a patron on Patreon.

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Up next: A discussion of this section.

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New Patreon Podcast Episode! The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu

Magical origami, grief, regret, and nostalgia. Join us for a discussion of Ken Liu's beautiful story "The Paper Menagerie," the only story to complete the SF hat-trick by winning Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards.

Become a patron on Patreon today to listen to the episode, support our shows, and gain access to over a dozen more bonus episodes.

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Up Next: Star Trek: Enterprise, "Silent Enemy."

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part I - Discussion

World-building, literary allusions, and gorgeous libraries: Glenn and Brandon discuss pages 11-22 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

Support the show and help us release episodes weekly instead of bi-weekly by becoming a patron on Patreon.

Up next: Pages 22-36 of The Fifth Head of Cerberus.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Fifth Head of Cerberus - Part I - Recap

Robots, clones, and shape-shifting aliens: The Fifth Head of Cerberus is finally here! This episode, Brandon and Glenn recap pages 11 to 22 of the 1994 Orb edition.

Support the show and help us reach our goal of releasing episodes every week by becoming a patron on Patreon.

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Up next: A discussion of this section.

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Coming Soon: The Best Sci-Fi Novel You've Never Read!

Robots, clones, and shape-shifting aliens. The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast is now reading and discussing Gene Wolfe’s masterpiece The Fifth Head of Cerberus for the next several months. This is the classic novel that prompted Ursula K. LeGuin to dub Wolfe the Melville of science-fiction.

So grab a copy and come with us to the distant twin planets of Sainte Croix and Sainte Anne to learn about identity and personhood, the philosophies of time and matter, Lamarckian evolution, and especially the craft of writing. Subscribe to the show or find us on our website, and join the conversation on our forum.

We look forward to having you with us on this journey!

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Bonus Episode of Lower Decks: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast. Star Trek: Voyager "Latent Image."

Are you a person? Are you sure you're not just a machine? How do you know? Join Valerie and Glenn for a discussion of personhood, grief, and Italian poetry in Star Trek: Voyager's "Latent Image."

Support the show and gain access to other bonus Star Trek content by becoming a patron on Patreon.

Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast, our science-fiction book-club show. In August we're starting The Fifth Head of Cerberus, a novel that also addresses the issues raised in "Latent Image," and we'd love to have you read along with us.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: Snuffles by R.A. Lafferty - Live from LaffCon!

Live from LaffCon, Glenn and Brandon discuss "Snuffles" by R.A. Lafferty with Gregorio Montejo. Demiurges, gnosticism, and carnivalistic violence, oh my. Also, there's a bear.

We couldn't have done this live show without purchasing more recording equipment. And we couldn't have done that without the financial support of our patrons. We're so grateful that you were able to help us participate in such an exciting event, and we look forward to more convention appearances in the future. Thank you!

Up next: Finally, finally, finally -- The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Tell a friend. Seriously, tell a friend -- this is one of the best works for introducing Wolfe to new readers.

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New Patreon Podcast Episode! Game of Thrones Season 2 Baseball Draft.

Which Game of Thrones character has the best curve-ball? Who are the sluggers, and who's the smartest base-runner? Find out as Glenn and Elizabeth draft a baseball team from the characters of the second season of Game of Thrones.

Become a patron on Patreon today to listen to the episode, support our shows, and gain access to over a dozen more bonus episodes.

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Up Next: "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Road So Far - Part I

Glenn and Brandon look back over all the stories they've read so far, talking themes, picking favorites, and begging forgiveness for their errors.

Support the show and gain access to loads of bonus content by becoming a patron on Patreon.

Up next: Our very first live show! "Snuffles" by R.A. Lafferty, live from LaffCon3.

After that: The Fifth Head of Cerberus is finally here!

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New Patreon Podcast Episode! Star Trek: The Next Generation - Mirror Broken

Evil Captain Picard? Yes, please! Join Glenn and Valerie as they discuss the Star Trek: The Next Generation Mirror Universe comic book, Mirror Broken.

Become a patron on Patreon today to listen to the episode, support our shows, and gain access to over a dozen more bonus episodes.

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Up Next: Star Trek: Game of Thrones Season Two Baseball Draft.

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New Episode of The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast: The Toy Theater

Are you nothing more than a puppet? Find out as Brandon and Glenn discuss the fan-favorite "The Toy Theater."

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To support the show, gain access to exclusive bonus content, and help us reach our goal of publishing new episodes weekly, become a patron on Patreon.

Read the story in The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories.

Up next: "Alien Stones," also in The  Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories.

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New Patreon Podcast Episode: The Comet by W.E.B. DuBois

Nearly everyone is dead. But is this disaster a new covenant from God? Is it the creation of a new world without oppression, a new start for humanity? Find out as Glenn and Brandon discuss "The Comet" by W.E.B. DuBois.

Gain access to this exclusive episode and many more by becoming a patron on Patreon.

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Next month: Valerie and Glenn discuss the Star Trek: The Next Generation Mirror Universe comic book, Mirror Broken. Spoiler: it's mostly about biceps.