August 3rd meeting: Sound of SF

Roman’s giving a quick overview of the state of audio SF: audiobooks, radio plays and podcasts. With a few carefully chosen examples, he hopes to persuade you that there are unseen riches in there valleys. After all, special effects are a lot cheaper!

Come along and find out what’s happened since HitchHiker’s!

Quick audio quiz:

  • Which hardboiled detective has been dealing with angels in Chicago?
  • Which series is set in a world where disputes are settled by duels, often fought by professional swords for hire?
  • What radio serial is connected by the London tube stations? (Hint: not Mornington Crescent.)
  • Who are the Android Sisters and how are they connected to PK Dick?
  • Name two australian podcasts which have been nominated for Hugo and/or world fantasy awards.