A podcast where we read books together at a TV series-like pace. Books include "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers, and "Foundation" by Isaac Asimov
Episode Page Summary Joel from the Seldon Crisis podcast joins us to do a Foundation quote draft and talk about his experience with the series Topics Intro (0:00:00) Draft Rules (0:02:18) Joel: Round 1, Pick 1 (0:03:16) Thalia: Round 1, Pick 2 (0:06:19) Priya: Round 1, Pick 3 (0:09:59) Dan: Round 1, Pick 4 (0:15:22) Dan: Round 2, Pick 1 (0:19:09) P…
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Season 6, Episode 9: The Search by the Foundation
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Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Second Foundation: II, Chapters: 15 - 22 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Show Update (0:00:39) History (0:01:02) Summary (0:01:33) Characters (0:05:00) General Impressions (0:05:34) SPOILERS: His Dark Materials (0:09:48) Arkady (0:10:22) SPOILERS: His Dark Materials (0:12:17) More Arka…
Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Second Foundation: II, Chapters: 7 - 14 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Reactions (0:00:39) Podcast Recommendations (0:01:28) History (0:05:01) Summary (0:06:45) Characters (0:09:34) General Impressions (0:10:24) The Future of Seldon's Plan (0:21:46) Crazy Theories (0:25:52) The Speake…
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Season 6, Episode 7: The Search by the Mule
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Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Second Foundation: I, Chapters: 1 - 6 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Seldon Crisis Podcast (0:00:33) History (0:01:42) Summary (0:02:05) Characters (0:04:56) General Impressions (0:05:30) Narrator (0:10:47) World Building (0:14:53) Communication (0:18:12) Emotional Control and Lying (…
Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation and Empire: II, Chapters: 19 - 26 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Followup (0:00:51) History (0:03:32) Summary (0:03:49) Characters (0:06:38) General Impressions (0:07:25) SPOILERS: Dollhouse (0:14:22) Emotional Control (0:17:00) The Mule's Motivation (0:21:52) The Scarlet L…
Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation and Empire: II, Chapters: 11 - 18 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Show Update (0:00:41) History (0:01:02) Summary (0:01:31) Characters (0:04:07) General Impressions (0:04:42) Bayta and Female Repersentation (0:14:18) Bayta's Motivation (0:17:22) The Mule (0:23:09) Fate of De…
Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation and Empire: I, Chapters: 1 - 11 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Show Schedule (0:01:02) History (0:02:11) Summary (0:03:30) Characters (0:06:10) General Thoughts (0:06:42) Free Will (0:11:10) SPOILERS: The Cold Equations (0:16:13) Other Books (0:16:59) Humor (0:18:55) Lack o…
Episode Page Summary Jason goes over the Roman history of Belisarius and Justinian that is the basis for the main character of "The General", Bel Riose. Topics Intro (0:00:00) Jason's Background (0:00:32) Foundation Background (0:01:04) Belisarius and Justinian (0:03:34) Military Tactics (0:06:00) Context in Roman History (0:10:02) Place in History…
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Season 6, Episode 3: The Merchant Princes
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Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation: V, Chapters: 1 - 11 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Followup (0:00:47) Summary (0:02:37) Characters (0:05:24) Hardin vs. Mallow (0:06:25) Politicians (0:16:19) Anti-intellectualism (0:19:20) Nuclear Weapons (0:19:41) Shift In Power (0:23:00) Forces of Change (0:29:45) Promi…
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Season 6, Episode 2: The Mayors and Traders
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Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation: III - IV, Chapters: 1 - 11 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Follow Up (0:01:32) Summary (0:02:15) Characters (0:04:58) TV Series (0:05:53) Overall Impressions (0:10:24) Religion as a Form of Control (0:13:21) Scientific Knowledge (0:20:29) Asserting Control Over Leopold (0:2…
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Season 6, Episode 1: The Psychohistorians and Encyclopedists
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Episode Page Episode Info Foundation Trilogy - Isaac Asimov Part Foundation: I - II, Chapters: 1 - 11 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Summary (0:04:50) Characters (0:07:51) How We're Reading (0:09:20) Compare to Remembrance of Earth's Past (0:14:11) World Building (0:20:45) Spying (0:25:09) Stagnation (0:26:36) The Time Machine (0:28:44) Caring Abou…
Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part VI, Chapters: 1 - 5 Pages: 543 - 602 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Summary (0:01:51) Initial Impressions (0:05:29) Yun Tianming's Responsibility (0:07:01) Universal Bleakness (0:13:19) A Slower Speed of Light (0:18:49) More 2001 References (0:27:05) Coordinates (0:28:57) Pocket Universe (0:35:…
Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers Topics Intro (0:00:00) Followup (0:01:19) Summary (0:03:19) Who Destroyed the Solar System? (0:04:00) Singer Terminology (0:07:23) Luo Ji (0:10:40) Trisolaans (0:12:21) Membranes (0:15:41) Trusting an Audience (0:20:13) Thought…
Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part V, Chapters: 1 - 5 Pages: 467 - 539 Summary Topics Intro (0:00:00) Summary (0:01:19) Orion Arm of the Milky Way (0:04:26) Singer (0:05:13) Civilization Progress (0:11:41) Singer Terminology (0:14:19) 2D Protection (0:29:28) Two-Dimensionalization (0:34:03) Bai Ice's Dream (0:45:30) Re-reading (…
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Spoilercast: Season 5, Episode 5: Fate's Choice
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Silo Along the River During the Qingming Festival [SPOILERS ALL] What about the spinning umbrella?: threebodyproblem Took me from Feb 2021-Aug 2021, but I finally read all three books: threebodyproblem River of Wisdo…
Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Chapters: Part III, Chapter 16 - Part IV, Chapter 3 Pages: 363 - 463 Summary References A Descent Into The Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe Along the River During the Qingming Festival Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast: Season 5, Episode 4: The Storyless Kingdom
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, Thalia, and guest host Priya talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Let's talk about fairy tales (spoilers): threebodyproblem MAJOR DEATH'S END SPOILERS: I think they got the story wrong.: threebodyproblem [SPOILERS ALL] What about the spinning umbrella?: threebodyp…
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Season 5, Episode 4: The Storyless Kingdom
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Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part III, Chapters: 1 - 15 Pages: 263 - 362 Summary References The Three-Body Problem: Cixin Liu's Sci-Fi Novel Gets Podcast TBP showing up as a clue on Jeopardy!: threebodyproblem Just finished Death's End and...: threebodyproblem My Three Suns | Futurama Wiki | Fandom Flatland: The Film (2007) Dea…
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Spoilercast: Season 5, Episode 3: Australia
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Miegakure Homer^3 (The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror VI) Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part II, Chapters: 16 - 26 Pages: 175 - 259 Summary References Three Body Manga Mythic Quest, A Dark Quiet Death Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast: Season 5, Episode 2: The Swordholders
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part II, Chapters: 1 - 15 Pages: 103 - 174 Summary References Ren & Stimpy - Space Madness Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Hypno Germ The Arrival Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Season 1, Episode 10: Interview - Adam Lanphier
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Episode Page Summary Adam Lanphier has translated short stories by Liu Cixin including "The Village Teacher" and "Cannonball." He is currently working on stories by Ma Boyong Topics Original Chinese discussed for The Dark Forest translation: 博士,我真的很赞赏您这种独特的思路,也许这真的是关键所在。” “谢谢,我们真的都是摩登原始人。” Adam's Contact Email: adam.lanphier at gmail References Pro…
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Spoilercast: Season 5, Episode 1: The Staircase Program
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Liu's comment on chengxin taken and interpreted from an interview : threebodyproblem Liu Interview in Original Chinese Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!…
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Season 5, Episode 1: The Staircase Program
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Episode Page Episode Info Death's End - Liu Cixin Part I, Chapters: 1 - 11 Pages: 15 - 99 Summary References 1st Poster for Chinese "Three Body" TV series -- scheduled for 4th Quarter, 2021. : threebodyproblem P vs. NP and the Computational Complexity Zoo Staircase conflicts with Wallfacers? (spoilers for books 2/3) : threebodyproblem Contact us at…
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Spoilercast: Season 3, Episode 6: The Snow Project
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Redemption of Time Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part III, Chapters: 1.3 - 1.3 Pages: 460 - 512 Summary References Fermi Paradox Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast: Season 3, Episode 5: Droplet
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Dan Wang's Review of Remembrance of Earth's Past The Cold Equations - Tom Godwin "Three Little Pigs" - Liu's Bedtime Story for his Daughter; and How "Significance Coordinates" work : threebodyproblem Contact us at re…
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part III, Chapters: 1.2 - 1.2 Pages: 391 - 460 Summary References Red Wedding (Spoilers) Star Trek Space Battles Waterdrop Fan Film Prisoner's Dilemma Interview with Priya The Cold Equations - Tom Godwin Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!…
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Spoilercast: Season 3, Episode 4: Natural Selection
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers. References Heroes And Villains of the Series Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part III, Chapters: 1.1 - 1.1 Pages: 309 - 391 Summary References Futurama - A Fishful of Dollars SPOILERS - Three-Body and Dark Forest Anime Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast (Fixed): Season 3, Episode 3: The Spell
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Episode Page Spoilercast (Fixed) Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers. Note: Audio file fixed References Tyler's Original Plan (via Frank) Tyler's Original Plan Full Translation Ball Lightning Clarke's Three Laws Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!…
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part II, Chapters: 1 - 3 Pages: 189 - 305 Summary References Tyler's Original Plan (via Frank) Tyler's Original Plan Full Translation Ball Lightning Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast: Season 3, Episode 2: Cosmic Brush
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers References Reddit Post about Cheng Xin Invisible Planets Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part I, Chapters: 1.2 - 1.2 Pages: 105 - 185 Summary References Frank's Reading Notes Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Spoilercast: Season 3, Episode 1: The Wallfacers
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Episode Page Spoilercast Dan, Amin, and Thalia talk about the entire Remembrance of Earth's Past series with full spoilers Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Dark Forest - Liu Cixin Part I, Chapters: Prologue - 1.1 Pages: 9 - 105 Summary Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: Hard Reset - All Said and Done Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: October 25 - Seven Hours Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: Kedrium - Hatch, Feather, House Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: Intro to Harmagian Colonial History - The Last War Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: The Job - The Wane Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Episode Info The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers Chapters: Transit - Blind Punch Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Interview - Priya: Season 1, Episode 9: Interview Series
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Episode Page Interview - Priya Interview with Priya. Note: Contains spoilers for other books, chapters included to skip through. References The Redemption of Time - Baoshu The Cold Equations - Tom Godwin The Cold Equations - Twilight Zone To Serve Man - Damon Knight To Serve Man - Twilight Zone The Simpsons - Treehouse of Horror A Canticle for Leib…
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Interview - Thalia: Season 1, Episode 9: Interview Series
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Episode Page Interview - Thalia Interview with Thalia References Thalia's Reading Guide to the Three-Body Problem Math Movement @MathMvmt Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Interview - Yilmaz: Season 1, Episode 9: Interview Series
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Episode Page Interview - Yilmaz Interview with Yilmaz References @Ayyyyten - Twitter The Effects of Reading, Listening, and Dual Modality on Comprehension Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Interview - Josh: Season 1, Episode 9: Interview Series
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Episode Page Interview - Josh Episode music credit: Josh/Thought Trials References Thought Trials @thoughttrials - Instagram Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Interview - Frank: Season 1, Episode 9: Interview Series
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Episode Page Interview - Frank Interview with Frank Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
Episode Page Topics Interview Series for Remembrance of Earth's Past Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin
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Season 1 Summary: Season 1, Episode 8: Bugs
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Episode Page Season 1 Summary The collected summaries from Season 1 covering all of The Three-Body Problem Contact us at rehydrate@fastmail.com or on Twitter @rehydratepod!By Jim, Dan, Tim, and Amin