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Podcast 1 - Introduction: Show Notes

By Mark Wilson, About.com

Here's what I talk about in this podcast. Listen Now

  • 0:00 - Welcome and What to Expect: In these podcasts I will be talking about what's going on at scifi.about.com and what's new in the sci-fi and fantasy worlds, particularly in terms of sci-fi and fantasy on TV. I'll also be doing interviews and reviews.
  • 1:08 - "The Big Question": Why Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Why are science fiction and fantasy bundled together? Essentially, I think both genres explore human nature by taking it outside everyday experience.
  • 4:15 - "Show Preview": The Return of Kyle XY: This summer ABC Family is bringing back Kyle XY, a show about a teenage boy who finds out he is a clone. At the heart of this show, but unspoken, is a question sci-fi has often dealt with: does humanity have the right to create life? The positive treatment of Kyle might suggest a more positive answer than usual.
  • 8:08 - Outro: Thanks for listening, and don't forget to tell me what you think.

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