Roundtable
Speculative fiction discussions by writers, for writers.
Embark on a journey through time and space with Roundtable, a podcast dedicated to exploring the timeless wonders of speculative fiction classics.
Our podcast isn’t just a recitation of these tales; it’s a dialogue with the literary greats who shaped the genre. Immerse yourself in insightful discussions and interviews with writers, scholars, and enthusiasts, as we talk about the impact these works have had on us and on the genre as a whole.
Join us in celebrating the magic of speculative fiction, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow fans who revel in the extraordinary. Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi sage or a fantasy novice, we will be your guide through the vast expanse of speculative fiction.
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Latest episodes
AUSTRAL Specials
Harvey sits down with the authors from our inaugural anthology, AUSTRAL, to chat about writing, their pieces, and what makes them all tick.
- Episode One – Arden Baker and Will Rotor
- Episode Two – Jason Schembri and Cat Nadel
Ancillary Justice is a science fiction novel by the American writer Ann Leckie, published in 2013. It is Leckie’s debut novel and the first in her Imperial Radch space opera trilogy.
Released to critical acclaim and commercial success, Leckie’s novel navigates politics, gender, colonialism and the intersections between them.
This episode’s speakers are Ciar Fhearchair, A. M. Bueman, and Arden Baker.
Max Porter’s poetic and strangely beautiful Lanny has left an impression on many readers, and we were no exception. A story of English folklore, fairytale myths and childlike wonder, Lanny is grounded by the deeply modern language choices that give us something to hold on to while Max whisks us into his wonderland.
A creative and experimental novel, Lanny has received significant attention due to the way it reimagines old folk stories in a new way.
This episode’s speakers are Harvey Weir and Edward Hodge.
Seth Dickinson’s debut novel The Traitor Baru Cormorant is a favourite among Meridian Australis members. When given the opportunity to wax lyrical about the book, Arden, Dom and Kaz all came together to discuss the work on our Roundtable.
Masterfully wrought in plot and prose, The Traitor Baru Cormorant has garnered critical praise and a cult following since its 2015 release.
This episode’s speakers are Arden Baker, A. M. Bueman (Kaz) and Dominic Deveny-Borg.
Harvey, Kaz and Jason discussed their love for this collaborative novella.
A creative and heartbreaking love story across space and time, This is How You Lose the Time War became massively popular on social media in 2023. This novella is half prose-poetry and half sci-fi classic, and our team loved it to bits.
This episode’s speakers are Harvey Weir, A. M. Bueman (Kaz) and Jason Schembri.
We spoke to Matt and Edward about Daniel Keyes’ 1966 novel Flowers for Algernon.
A cutting and sad exploration of mental health, identity and the invasive nature of medical science, Flowers has become a bona fide literary classic in the years since its publication, and has been adapted into film.
This episode’s speakers are Harvey Weir, Matt McRae and Edward Hodge.
Our host Harvey Weir sat down with four fellow writers to discuss Dan Simmons’ 1989 space opera Hyperion.
This novel encompasses six interlinked stories in the style of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and so our authors took the opportunity to discuss the key features and themes of each tale, the novel as a whole and some of their favourite (and least favourite) bits.
This episode’s speakers are Harvey Weir, Andrew Roberts, Arden Baker, William Rotor and Ishan Morris-Gray.
