First of my anthology reviews of the month, Quark/2. The Tales of Topographic Oceans of SF: galacticjourney.org/february-6-1...

Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the new Cyberpunk Canon is now live! The crowdfund runs all month. Accessible pricing and a portion of funds go to good causes. Let’s make this happen together! 🔗 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

After my reread, here is my ranking of the 87 entries I consider to be part of the Virgin Doctor Who continuity (the 61 VNAs plus 14 of VMAs, comics and some other material I feel relates somewhat to overall arc). As always my opinions are my own and super subjective.

In which I discuss the early days of Second Wave Feminism in the UK and the first mainstream SF fiction magazine I can recall seeing that is majority women authored (6 out of 9 stories inc. Le Guin, Willis, Tiptree and more): galacticjourney.org/january-18-1...

Today I was at the BBC Written Archives Centre, and For Reasons was reading a lot of early audience reaction documents for Blake's 7. Guess what? Contemporary audiences praised the special effects. Yes, *those* special effects. 🧵

If I somehow ended up writing Batman Comics, plots i would do: - Batman investigates attacks on his old drag mentor. - Bruce, Damien and Dick have to take down gangsters whilst doing 3 men and a baby. - Bruce tries to run for mayor when former is shot and only other candidate is dangerous but fails.

This week, join us for an Iron Chicken, murderous daffodils, a blood stained car and Klingons: Schedule 17/01 (GMT): 17:50: The Clangers: The Chicken 18:00: Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons: Part 3 18:25: The Expert: Man on My Back 19:15: Star Trek: Day of the Dove discord.gg/ZyBGR7X4?eve...

TIL: There was a major attraction at a Coney Island Theme Park until the 60s where they used to trick teen girls and young women on to a stage and then blow their dresses over their heads. Why even are men?

This week, The Master sells dolls and chairs, and Kirk and Co sample history: Schedule 10/01 (GMT): 17:50: The Clangers: The Visitor 18:00: Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons: Part 2 18:25: The Expert: Where are You Going? 19:15: Star Trek: All Our Yesterdays discord.gg/8PkBvpRh?eve...

Done a lot of Western Europe but need to do more of the nordics and the former East (even in Germany I haven't crossed the Elbe)

1. Derry Girls 2. Blackadder Goes Forth 3. The Owl House 4. Blake's 7 5. Faracape 6. Ashes to Ashes 7. The Good Place 8. Masters of the Universe (Revolution) 9. Batman: Brave and the Bold 10. Sense8

As the story goes on Cap holds no prisoners:

Okay this will now be broadcast at the same time tomorrow. Apologies for the delay

And of course, for the first week of new broadcast I have instead been stranded, causing a one hour journey home to take 4 so far and counting...

As I enjoyed doing the Runs last year, I will give my thoughts on CBRs Top 100 Comic Book Stoylines of All-Time: 2025. As always all opinions are my own, very subjective, etc. etc. www.cbr.com/top-100-comi...

Apparently instead of a Fortune Cookie I got an Insult Cookie.

New year, new schedule, Doctor Who returns, Trek conitinues, plus Clangers and The Expert: Schedule 03/01 (GMT): 17:50: The Clangers: Flying 18:00: Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons: Part 1 18:25: The Expert: A Way To Die 19:15: Star Trek: Requiem for Methuselah discord.gg/8PkBvpRh?eve...

I know I shouldn't be surprised but I always am by the fact that: 95% Women/Queer Youtubers: Ringlight, proper mic, makeup, carefully chosen costume. 95% Men Youtubers: Dark office, dirty t-shirt, look like they ate between naps, using laptop mic, lit by computer screen.

It is that time of year, we tried to keep up with nearly everything feasible between us and have our recommendations of best SFF of the year...1970: galacticjourney.org/december-24-...

@krisvm.bsky.social has a lovely double-feature review, including a holiday appropriate film! galacticjourney.org/december-22-...

So my 4 year old has been practicing his 7 times table with me. I am pretty sure at the age I was confused what day of the week it was.

in which I give quick reviews of two slices of Victioriana Cinema, one I thought was pretty good, the other...less so: galacticjourney.org/december-22-...

Minor grumble this morning. The little one got given a "free cinema ticket" so took him today and let him choose. Although it doesn't say so on the terms and conditions, they said that the film is too short so had to pay full price.

Darn it I got Whamed! So close. I didn't expect of all things it to be in the film Carry-On. Still not Mariah-ed though

As an aside apologies to my usual Xmas card recipients for no sending. Not been in a place where I feel able to do so.

Sorry for my lack of presence. I try to not post when I am in a bad place but that has been happening more and more lately. As tough as it is, I am keeping going.

This is a weird one but I always recall going to see Dungeons and Dragons (2000), not for the movie but then the joyful surprise of the original Lord of the Rings Teaser trailer. Being just 13, I had no idea it was even in production: youtu.be/P-XoEGlvlp0?...

A show I watch, recently released a great episode for me that looked like it was going to be a lore dump but ended up cleverly being an anti-lore episode, basically making you question everything you knew. But no one seems to be talking about it which means I don't wanna be specific. Is frustrating.

In which I cover possibly Saxton's weirdest novel (and that is saying something) among other excellent reviews: galacticjourney.org/december-14-...

Our little Amelia has now passed on to wherever bunnies go. Goodbye ferocious warrior bun.

Some seem to think it is interesting to debate if Die Hard is a Christmas movie but honestly I've found debates get much more heated about The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Rather than just "could be a Christmas movie", people have very strong opinions on both sides that their view common sense.

Bunny update: Very ill but still holding on. Not sure if she will last another night but she is much more comfy at home and super anxious at the vets, and really appreciating all the cuddles so rather keep her here for the end if we can.

One of our rabbits has been very sick and going in for diagnosis. I am trying to get on with my day but until I hear back I know I cannot think of much else. :(

Four Christmas movies to know me by:

Start of my annual tradition of trying to watch 24 new-to-me festive films\TV shows (selected via a randomiser) and rating them on how good and festive they feel. First up 1981's The Leprechanun's Christmas Gold. Apparently their penultimate Christmas special before going out of business.

Don't forget to join us later today when it is time to run amok: Schedule 29/11 (GMT): 16:50: Marine Boy: Attack of the Robot Sharks 17:15: Star Trek: Amok Time 18:00: Dad's Army: Boots, Boots, Boots discord.gg/vm8ucb6yp?ev...

Fascinating feature of UK charts that Hazbin Hotel songs are entering UK top 40 (not in any other country i checked), just behind new releases from Charli XCX and Lewis Capaldi. And almost entirely driven by YouTube views and the way UK measures it. Take that people with massive pop careers! 😜

Four books, four stars apiece—which stellar #ScienceFiction books should be next on YOUR reading list! galacticjourney.org/november-14-...

In which I review the first edition of Delany and Hacker's Quarterly Spec Fic anthology, Quark: galacticjourney.org/november-16-...

In which I review the excellent but little remembered Snow White Solliquies, and others review other excellent novels: galacticjourney.org/november-14-...

I forgot to turn off AI search result when googling an actor. I just put was [Actor] [character]. The AI result told me "no [character] is fictional whilst [Actor] is a real person." Excellent work Google AI. Otherwise I would have been confused by the magic vision box.

Mirror, Mirror on my screen, is this the best Trek episode you've ever seen? Schedule 15/11 (BST): 17:00: Marine Boy: Rustlers of the Deep 17:25: Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror 18:10: Dad's Army: The Big Parade discord.gg/GFhPBwfe?eve...

I've been reading the post-Bats: Year One, Catwoman stories in order. 2 things that have struck me so far: 1. There are not many of them 2. Most of them are not actually that interested in her. This is the title page of issue #5 of her ongoing series. Catwoman doesn't actually turn up until page 6.

Broadcast about to start, please join us.

Brit Trek this week has a new assignment, on Earth: Schedule 08/11 (BST): 16:50: Marine Boy: The Stolen Island 17:15: Star Trek: Assignment Earth 18:00: Psychedelia: A Collage: Threshold of a Dream discord.gg/3WCyz2um?eve...

Being sad and not knowing why is always a weird thing: Am I tired? Unwell? Personal stress? Upset at the start of the world? Existential dread? Need a glass of water? My body and brain often don't tell me. Just make me cry til it passes...

Starting in ~20 minutes, hope to see some of you near: discord.gg/3WCyz2um?eve...

If any of Lia Smith's friends wants to talk to me, I'd love to uplift her story and her life. DMs are open.

Also, whoever uploaded on to Plex clearly made some mistakes. So far episode 6 was repeated and episode 17 was replaced with #34. Not that I mind a jump forward to the convening of the Estates-General but it is also interrupting my Yuri-Bait! 😁

In which I discuss how science fiction is creeping into British Rock music by 1970: galacticjourney.org/pop-goes-the...