We were delighted to talk with James Metts. James has always had the desire to contribute in some way towards the betterment of life and to show his appreciation. His book, Planet Storyland, was published in February of 2024 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSDH...
Creatives! We’re looking for you to be on our podcast and talk about your journey and process. Specifically looking for fabricators, cosplayers, artists, comic writers, illustrators , and authors! Reply if this is you! The Halfling and The Spaceman on YouTube and where you listen to podcasts
We were excited to chat with Shane Gries. He’s written several miliary sci/fi books as serials and been featured in anthologies. His latest book, Battle Drills: Kill Zone, was published in February of 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzn7...
We welcomed Malory to our show for a fun conversation! Malory writes epic LitRPG and Progression Fantasy novels. His latest book The Weird Map in Mr. Glimm's Skull, was released in December of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFCA... @raconteurpress
Meet J.Z. Pitts. He’s the author of short stories. His writing is known for its vivid imagery, empathetic characters, and thought-provoking themes. The Christmas Demon debuted in December of 2025 www.youtube.com/shorts/WwVfH...
We were excited to chat with Kara Dennison. She has credits at Crunchyroll, Discotek, Sekai Project, and others. She has written several short stories for anthologies and has written some stand-alone fiction and non-fiction. @rubycosmos.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjJx...
Looking for creatives to come on our podcast to talk about their journey to becoming a creator. Episodes are about 1/2 hour. Reply if interested. Cosplayers, fabricators, artists, con organizers, etc wanted
P.A Cornell stopped by to catch us up on what’s happened since she was on our show in February of 2023. She is an award-winning, Chilean-Canadian, speculative fiction author. Her latest novella SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL is now out. @cornellwriter.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm0h...
Looking for creatives to be on our podcast The Halfling and The Spaceman. Cosplayers, fabricators. Artists, comic artists, etc. Message here if interested!
New business cards for The Halfling’s Book Nook!
We met A.M. Giddings at Ret-Con. You should too, and buy books! www.youtube.com/shorts/QtZ_L...
Had a great conversation with G. Scott Huggins. He is the author of several short stories in various sci/fi and fantasy anthologies, as well as several books of his own. His latest book Through the Spyglass Darkly is the first of The Adventures of Jehanne Dark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ziq...
We’re at Ret-Con! Come join us!
Oh, you were talking about AtomiCon. I’m sorry, I thought you were talking about Ret Con. Still not sure if we’re going to that yet.
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We will be at Ret-con. We don’t have a panel until 6 this evening, but a good deal of free time Saturday. Maybe we could do a catching up with you episode. We’ll be around with gear tomorrow and Sunday
You can always say hi to The Halfling and The Spaceman! We’re just a couple of old geeks who have a podcast where we talk to creatives.
The Spaceman catches up with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con. Re-Con will be held this weekend from March 6th-8th. We'll be there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Mp... @retconnc.bsky.social
We were joined by author James Young. He and his wife are friends of the show and were first on our show in January 2023. He’s an alternate history writer and stopped by to catch us up on what’s new with him. He talked about a new anthology, among other things. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAb...
Hey! I know that Spaceman!
Can’t wait!
We were happy to have guest Stanley Wheeler. Stanley is the author of several self-published books spanning many genres. His most recent book, Accidental Pirates,was released in November of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Bd...
We got to chat with Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren! Alexander is an author who writes and reads in English and Dutch. In the English language, his debut novel, Corruption was released January 13, 2026! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcO8... @spacewizardxci.bsky.social
The Spaceman chatted with and got to know a little about Bob Brinkman! Bob is a role-playing game designer and freelance author for Goodman Games, Shields of Faith Games, among others. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqIL... Bob Brinkman @goodman games
The Halfling and The Spaceman have cancelled their appearance at MystiCon this weekend. The winter weather has turned into more of an ice event in our area. As much as we love MystiCon and were really looking forward to it, we just can't chance it. Y'all be safe!
A little late posting, but definitely worth the wait! We were excited to talk with Griffin Barber. Griffin has written stories across the SF&F field. He’s now producer of the Baen Hour podcast and editor of Baen Books! www.youtube.com/watch?v=igoA... @baenbooks.bsky.social
After our winter break, we’re excited to announce season 8 of The Halfling and The Spaceman podcast! Our first episode is with Griffin Barber of Baen Books! Check it out this coming Sunday!
We had the great opportunity to talk with E. J. Isaacs. E.J. is a tea vendor-turned writer. His first novel, A New Beginning - Book 1 of the Unforgiving Stars, is a military space opera, released in October of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5yR... @ej-isaacs.bsky.social Happy Holidays!
Finished our final podcast for the year yesterday on a high note! We talked with Griffin Barber of Baen Books. It might not be up until after Christmas but it’s a good one!
Marisa Wolf is the author of books, collaborations, and short stories in anthologies. She’s written the gambit of sci/fi and fantasy. Her latest book, A Plague of Magic, was released in September of 2025! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eq4... @marisawolf.bsky.social
Adorable!