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Tag: novels

Once Upon A Geek - Star Trek Novels

October 13, 2024

ONCE UPON A STAR TREK NOVEL!      

Jon Wilson and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing STAR TREK NOVELS! We chat about our first exposure to Trek books, why we love the novels, our favorite books, favorite eras & favorite authors, and then we spotlight Peter David’s novel VENDETTA! Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

  • 00:00:52 – Introductions
  • 00:06:25 – Our first exposure to Trek novels
  • 00:18:15 – What we love about Trek novels
  • 00:23:34 – Favorite eras/niches within Trek novels
  • 00:36:45 – Favorite Trek authors
  • 00:41:00 – Favorite Trek novels
  • 01:07:47 – Spotlight on STAR TREK: VENDETTA (non-spoilers)
  • 01:12:45 – Spotlight on STAR TREK: VENDETTA (Spoilers begin here)
  • 01:39:22 – Your listener feedback from the past few episodes
  • 02:06:45 – Sign off

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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Once Upon A Geek - Military Sci-Fi Novels

May 12, 2024

ONCE UPON A MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL!      

Van Allen Plexico and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing military science fiction novels, how we found the genre, why we love it, favorite classics, and lesser known authors.  Plus, Van shares the intel on his own upcoming military sci-fi book, ALPHA/OMEGA!

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Once Upon A Geek - V: The Final Battle

June 12, 2022

ONCE UPON A VISITOR (part 2 of 3)! 

We continue our coverage of the classic 1980s sci-fi phenomenon entitled, “V”! Across three episodes we’ll cover every aspect of the franchise.

This episode features 7 different fans discussing: V THE FINAL BATTLE, the spin-off novels published by Pinnacle and Tor, the toys that were produced around the world, and why people loved “V” so much!

  • 0:06:33 – V: THE FINAL BATTLE
  • 1:37:04 – V the Novels
  • 2:28:49 – V the Toys

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy… and Friendship is Universal!

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