Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

5 months ago

Stars End S6E12 With Foundation Season 3 in the rearview, we attempt to take a holistic look at the entire season and put it all into perspective, not just within the show but its production. Spoilers to come as usual! We're joined by Travis Johnson, Friend of Stars End, formerly of the Black Alert Podcast and Star Trek Podigy, both Star Trek Podcasts, and much more!

On the new #StarsEndPodcast we recap #Foundation Season 3 with Friend of Stars End Travis Johnson! Can we crawl from the wreckage Listen and see!

#FoundationOnAppleTVPlus #AppleTVPlus #Asimov #ScienceFiction #Psychohistory

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

6 months ago

Stars End S6E11 Hoo boy! That was one hell of a season finale, wasn't it? You may have noticed that none of us were exactly bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as we remonstrated about Foundation's Season 3, Episode 10, "The Darkness." "The Darkpodcastness." Spoiler Alert, as usual. Of course, you can listen without watching first, but this one needs to be seen to be believed.

On the new @StarsEnd Podcast, we tried hiding under the covers but... that's nothing but MORE DARKNESS! Can we see the light! Listen and see!

With special guest @CoraBuhlert!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus #Foundation

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

6 months ago

Stars End S6E11 Hoo boy! That was one hell of a season finale, wasn't it? You may have noticed that none of us were exactly bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as we remonstrated about Foundation's Season 3, Episode 10, "The Darkness." "The Darkpodcastness." Spoiler Alert, as usual. Of course, you can listen without watching first, but this one needs to be seen to be believed.

We were all taken aback by "The Darkness!" I'm hoping Jared Harris wakes up next to Suzanne Pleshette! Can @CoraBuhlert help us find some light? Listen and see!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus #Foundation

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

6 months ago

Stars End S6E10 In which we ruminate about Foundation, S3E09, "The Paths that Choose Us." Spoiler Alert, as if that wasn't obvious. "The Podcasts That Choose Us." If you thought that episode 8 was intense, this one was a philosophical gut punch after another. And they come, fast and powerful. We see the full extent of the Mule's power as Gaal tries to free Warden Greer.

Can a philosophical episode metaphorically slap you around?

The new #Foundation says YES!. Join us on The Paths That Choose Us!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus #StarsEndPodcast

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

6 months ago

Stars End S6E10 In which we ruminate about Foundation, S3E09, "The Paths that Choose Us." Spoiler Alert, as if that wasn't obvious. If you thought that episode 8 was intense, this one was a philosophical gut punch after another. And they come, fast and powerful. We see the full extent of the Mule's power as Gaal tries to free Warden Greer. And we see Dusk, despite the "genetic drift," doing the most Cleonic Thing possible.

On the new #StarsEndPodcast, #Foundation is getting intense as we fly through the final few episodes. Join us as we try to follow The Paths That Choose Us!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “Foundation’s End” ere we go again! My impressions, insights, and interpretations from watching the episode. If you haven't watched the episode yet, what's holding you back? Spoiler Alert. Proceed at your own risk. Simultaneously published at Stars End: a Foundation Podcast and Comics, The Universe, and Everything. Watching Foundation S3E07 Nice title. It could be the name of an Asimov book in a different universe.

There's a premium on characters so let's just call this one "Watching Foundation's End!" Watch the new episode now or check this out first. It's up to you!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “Foundation’s End” Here we go again! My impressions, insights, and interpretations from watching the episode. If you haven't watched the episode yet, what's holding you back? Spoiler Alert. Proceed at your own risk. Simultaneously published at Stars End: a Foundation Podcast and Comics, The Universe, and Everything. Watching Foundation S3E07 Nice title. It could be the name of an Asimov book in a different universe.

It looks like the new episode just dropped. Go watch it! Of course, if you'd like to refresh your memory, first, here's our Watching Foundation for "#Foundation's End!"

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E08 Foundation, S3E07, "Foundation's End" is another episode that demands analysis! And has big revelations! Don't tell anyone, but I may have squeed. We have another special guest to help us wrap our heads around this one! "Podcast's End" Spoiler alerts, as usual. And don't let the title frighten you; we're not going anywhere! In this one, she names the robot that dare not speak its name.

This week on the @StarsEndPodcast we experience "#Foundation's End!"

Join us as we talk with special guest Paul Levinson about what may be the best episode of #Foundation yet! Don't miss this one!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E08 Foundation, S3E07, "Foundation's End" is another episode that demands analysis! And has big revelations! Don't tell anyone, but I may have squeed. We have another special guest to help us wrap our heads around this one! "Podcast's End" Spoiler alerts, as usual. And don't let the title frighten you; we're not going anywhere! In this one, she names the robot that dare not speak its name.

Don't skip our breakdown of S6E07 "#Foundation's End!" It's Revelations, remembrances & psychotropic rambles! As special guest Paul Levinson would tell us, in the end... the love you make... is equal to the love... you make!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E07 Let's chat about Foundation, S3E06, "The Shape of Time!" It's a big episode and we have a big guest star to enlarge our conversation. We call this one, "The Shape of the Podcast," and people are already calling it "longer than usual!" As you proceed, be warned! Here be spoilers! If the mark of a great episode is that it becomes even more interesting on a second watch, then this one checks the box!

On the new @StarsEndPodcast we try to portray "The Shape of Time!" With Rick from the Infinite Potato Alliance!

#Foundation #Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E07 Let's chat about Foundation, S3E06, "The Shape of Time!" It's a big episode and we have a big guest star to enlarge our conversation. We call this one, "The Shape of the Podcast," and people are already calling it "longer than usual!" As you proceed, be warned! Here be spoilers! If the mark of a great episode is that it becomes even more interesting on a second watch, then this one checks the box!

On our new episode it's #Foundation, S3E6 "The Shape of Time!" Don't miss this one!
With Rick from That Star Trek Podcast!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “Where Tyrants Spend Eternity” As always, my reactions to the episode as I watched it and rewatched it. Unfortunately, this one did not exactly get more interesting upon closer scrutiny. Simultaneously published at Stars End: a Foundation Podcast and Comics, The Universe, and Everything. Watching Foundation S3E05 This is a very cool shot with the hoverbike driving vertically down the side of a building.

In 5-6 hours the new episode should drop. In the meantime, here's the "Watching #Foundation" for "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity!"

This one's a bit of a step down.

Plus the usual nonsense!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “Where Tyrants Spend Eternity” As always, my reactions to the episode as I watched it and rewatched it. Unfortunately, this one did not exactly get more interesting upon closer scrutiny. Simultaneously published at Stars End: a Foundation Podcast and Comics, The Universe, and Everything. Watching Foundation S3E05 This is a very cool shot with the hoverbike driving vertically down the side of a building.

If you're wondering "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity," it's probably not Kalgan! Here's the latest "Watching #Foundation!"

Joseph has a lot of thoughts on this one! Psychohistory could have predicted that!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #Podcasts #AppleTVPlus

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E06 In which we discuss Apple TV+'s Foundation, S3E05 - "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity." "Where Podcasts Spend Eternity." We didn't love this episode as much as the last one. Do you remember the Star Trek Episode "Court Martial?" It's the one where Captain Kirk is accused of murdering Lt. Commander Benjamin Finney. It's a little like that. The climax of the episode comes when Kirk's attorney, Samuel T.

The Conversation between Randu and Bayta was pretty good! What about the rest of "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity?" Join us and see! Plus, More About Magnifico! #AppleTVPlus's #Foundation

#SciFi #Asimov #Podcasts #ScienceFiction #StarsEndPodcast

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Stars End S6E06 In which we discuss Apple TV+'s Foundation, S3E05 - "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity." "Where Podcasts Spend Eternity." We didn't love this episode as much as the last one. Do you remember the Star Trek Episode "Court Martial?" It's the one where Captain Kirk is accused of murdering Lt. Commander Benjamin Finney. It's a little like that. The climax of the episode comes when Kirk's attorney, Samuel T.

Well, we weren't as crazy about this episode as we were about Episode 4. Join us on the next @StarsEndPodcast where we talk about "Where Tyrants Spend Eternity." #AppleTVPlus's #Foundation

#SciFi #Asimov #Podcasts #ScienceFiction #StarsEndPodcast

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “The Stress of Her Regard” Are we looking at a parable for when our large language models become actual artificial intelligence?  Or is it bigger?  This might not be the realm of “Measure of a Man.”  There’s already a religion in Mycogen that worships robots. We could be encroaching on the territory of “The Last Question.” I’m circling back to an Arthur C. Clarke quote that I probably first encountered in Report on Planet Three, “Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God — but to create Him.”

Here's "Watching #Foundation" on "The Stress of Her Regard!"

Another Triumph for Roxann Dawson! The highpoint of S4 so far!

Also, Joseph goes on about stuff.

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

7 months ago

Watching Foundation: “The Stress of Her Regard” In case you don't remember how this works, these are Joseph's initial thoughts, reactions, and predictions from watching the episode. Spoilers follow for the show and the books past this point. Proceed at your own risk. Simultaneously published at Comics, The Universe, and Everything. Watching Foundation S3E04 Directed by Roxanne Dawson! Here we go! Aerial view of the area with the tree.

It's the newest "Watching #Foundation" on "The Stress of Her Regard!" as we wait for E5 to drop!

I'm stoked for the Demerzel/Robots/Mycogen storyline! It will be epic!

Also, Joseph goes on about stuff.
#StarsEndPodcast

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

8 months ago

Stars End S6E05 Join us as we talk about Foundation, S3E04, "The Stress of Her Regard." It's an episode so big, so intense, and so seismic that it'll take FOUR of us to talk about it! In 1893, Nikola Tesla invented an ⁠earthquake machine⁠! Legend has it that by 1898, the machine was so powerful that neighbors called the police, afraid that Tesla's laboratory was about to shake itself apart!

Do you know what #StarsEndPodcast S2E05, S4E05, and S6E05 have in common? Special Guest Joel McKinnon, host of the stellar ⁠Seldon Crisis Podcast! Join us as we break down "The Stress of Her Regard," one of the best episodes of #AppleTVPlus's #Foundation!

#SciFi #Asimov #Podcasts #ScienceFiction

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

8 months ago

Stars End S6E02 In which we discuss Apple TV+'s Foundation, S3E01, "A Song For The End of Everything." "A Podcast for the End of Everything" Now we're into the meat of our new, even-numbered season as we finally have a real teevee episode to talk about! As always, this way lies spoilers. If you care about such things, get thee to the platform!

Is your head still spinning? I mean about S3E01 of #Foundation on #AppleTVPlus!

We talk about it on the new #StarsEndPodcast! Ever heard of a daybreak down? What's up with Demerzel? And who nulls the null field?

Don't miss this one!

#SciFi #Asimov #Podcasts #ScienceFiction

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

9 months ago

Stars End S5E21 In this episode, we continue to drift along The Currents of Space, floating into chapters 7 through 12. This almost coincides with the second installment in Astounding Science Fiction for November 1952 (Chapter 7 was published in October). "Ninety-Five Percent of the Universe is Hydrogen, and Most of the Rest is Podcasts." This is the middle section of Asimov's middle Galactic Empire Novel (in-universe chronologically, that is).

We've back and taking another ride through #Asimov's Currents of Space! This time on the @StarsEnd Podcast, experience Chs 7-13!

Where are Rik & Velona going? Will the Townsman escape? And who'd Daneel? Do we know yet? Join us and see!

#ScienceFiction #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

9 months ago

Stars End S5E21 In this episode, we continue to drift along The Currents of Space, floating into chapters 7 through 12. This almost coincides with the second installment in Astounding Science Fiction for November 1952 (Chapter 7 was published in October). "Ninety-Five Percent of the Universe is Hydrogen, and Most of the Rest is Podcasts." This is the middle section of Asimov's middle Galactic Empire Novel (in-universe chronologically, that is).

We have found Eddie's in #Asimov's Currents of Space, but we haven't figured out who Eddie is. Maybe it's Rik but honestly, even he doesn't remember.

But we've figured out some other stuff. Join us and see!

#ScienceFiction #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

9 months ago

Next Time on Stars End Guess what? It's Season 5 Episode 21! VERY soon! But first, it's been a while; we've missed you, and we hope you feel the same. I've said it before: having a day job is no fun. And that's the crux of it; we got bogged down with work, and the post-production got away from us. That's especially true in my case.

We're back and gearing up for Season 3 of #Foundation on Apple TV+.

S5E21 on the middle bit of "The Currents of Space" is imminent. Seriously.

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #PulpArt #Podcasts #GalacticEmpire #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #PulpScienceFiction

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E20 We start Asimov's third (or second) Galactic Empire Novel, The Currents of Space, by discussing chapters 1 through 6. This nearly corresponds to the first installment published in the October 1952 issue of Astounding Science Fiction which covered 1 through 7. "I remember my Podcast. I had a Podcast!" A friend tells me that our episodes are better when we’re enjoying the stuff that we’re reading.

We're ready to surf #Asimov's Currents of Space! Join the discussion on Chs 1-6. What's Isaac watching on TV? And what might he inspire on #StarTrek? Listen and find out!

#ScienceFiction #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E20 We start Asimov's third (or second) Galactic Empire Novel, The Currents of Space, by discussing chapters 1 through 6. This nearly corresponds to the first installment published in the October 1952 issue of Astounding Science Fiction which covered 1 through 7. "I remember my Podcast. I had a Podcast!" A friend tells me that our episodes are better when we’re enjoying the stuff that we’re reading.

We've got our inner tubes and are ready to ride #Asimov's Currents of Space! On the new #StarsEndPodcast we brave the rapids of Chs 1-6!

We think Isaac might be reading comic books! But which ones? And must this one be #ScienceFiction? Listen and find out!

#Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

1 year ago

Next Time on Stars End Coming soon! Season 5 Episode 20! We've seen this before from a pulp SF fiction perspective, (or will again in the actual flow of time) with The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun. The Good Doctor serializes a novel in Galaxy Science Fiction to convince himself that he can sell material to somebody other than John W. Campbell and then returns home to…

The arrival of our latest episode is imminent where we'll drift down that first six chapters of "The Currents of Space."

Meanwhile, look at these nice illustrations by Henry van Dongen!

#Asimov #ScienceFiction #PulpArt #Podcasts #GalacticEmpire #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #PulpScienceFiction

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E19 We conclude our coverage of The Stars Like Dust ―, with chapters 15 through 22. That corresponds to part 3 of Tyrann, as published in The March 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. "We the People… Do Ordain and Establish this Podcast." As we rejoin our heroes The USS Enterprise, trailer firmly attached by tractor beam, is approaching planet Omega 4.

Check out the latest episode of the #StarsEndPodcast as we reach the end of "The Stars, Like Dust—!" Has Asimov defeated the dreaded "Second Novel Syndrome?" Listed and find out!

#ScienceFiction
#Asimov
#Podcasts
#SciFi
#GalacticEmpireNovels

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E19 We conclude our coverage of The Stars Like Dust ―, with chapters 15 through 22. That corresponds to part 3 of Tyrann as published in The March 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. "We the People… Do Ordain and Establish this Podcast." As we rejoin our heroes The USS Enterprise, trailer firmly attached by tractor beam, is approaching planet Omega 4.

Join us for our latest episode! We finish cleaning up #Asimov's second novel! Do we find the Rebellion planet? And what about that document? We need to tell you and you want to find out! Let's GO!

#ScienceFiction #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

1 year ago

Next Time on Stars End Season 5 Episode 19 is on its way! One of the fundamental properties of Horace Gold's Galaxy Science Fiction, especially at the outset, was ambition. Gold was determined that Galaxy wouldn't be just another SF magazine, but an excellent one. We're only on Galaxy's sixth issue as we reach the final installment of The Stars Like Dust ―, or…

S5 E19 is coming soon!

We'll be talking about the last third of "The Stars Like Dust!" Find out about that silly document subplot and see the original #PulpArt! #GalacticEmpire #ScienceFiction #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #PulpScienceFiction

Joseph F. Kolacinski

@kolacinski.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E18 And now we settle in for the second part of the Good Doctor’s second novel! Join us as we dust The Stars, Like Dust— with commentary like powdered sugar on a doughnut! Let’s chat about …

Here's the latest episode of the @StarsEnd Podcast! Before I fell down the well of work and politics we were ready for the second installment of "The Stars Like Dust" or "Tyrann" if you prefer. Let's GO!

#ScienceFiction #Asimov #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #PulpScienceFiction #GalacticEmpire

Stars End: A Foundation Podcast

@starsend.bsky.social

1 year ago

Stars End S5E18 And now we settle in for the second part of the Good Doctor’s second novel! Join us as we dust The Stars, Like Dust— with commentary like powdered sugar on a doughnut! Let’s chat about …

We're back! See how we're feeling about the second installment of "The Stars Like Dust" or Tyrann if you're reading along in Galaxy #ScienceFiction!

#Asimov #Podcasts #SciFi #StarsEndPodcast #PulpScienceFiction

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