Comments on: SF Crossing the Gulf (Episode 1): A Discussion of Ted Chiang’s “Exhalation” and Others http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/ A science fiction blog featuring science fiction book reviews and with frequent ramblings on fantasy, computers and the web. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:37:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: jenn brissett http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101912 jenn brissett Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:42:27 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101912 I just listened to this for Labor Day. A thoroughly enjoyable podcast. Thanks for this!

]]> By: Danny O'Dare http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101632 Danny O'Dare Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:19:16 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101632 Fantastic stuff – more please!

]]> By: Charles Tan http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101474 Charles Tan Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:12:45 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101474 Will have to read them again as I don’t quite remember, but one of my favorites (not included in the podcast was Chiang’s only other work not included) was The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate and it was present there too.

]]> By: Karen Burnham http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101409 Karen Burnham Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:59:08 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101409 Charles – I can see that deterministic streak with “Story of Your Life” and “Exhalation”. But does the same apply to “Babylon” or “Seventy Two Letters”?

]]> By: tam http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101407 tam Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:36:04 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101407 Maybe you should get a headset, or put a blanket over your head and the laptop while recording like Matthew Sanborn Smith.

]]> By: Michael Walsh http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101406 Michael Walsh Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:43:41 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101406 It would be great if the run time of the podcast could be listed on the page.

]]> By: Charles Tan http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101405 Charles Tan Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:17:58 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101405 One of the recurring themes in many of Chiang’s short fiction is determinism (even if he is using free will to justify this). Do you see this as well?

]]> By: Karen Burnham http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101402 Karen Burnham Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:52:14 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101402 Squeaky bed is almost certainly my office chair. Time to break out the WD40! Thanks for listening!

]]> By: tam http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101401 tam Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:06:15 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101401 I’m only a half hour it, but it sounds like two very smart ladies. Sounds like someone’s got a squeaky bed.

]]> By: Peter http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101398 Peter Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:14:10 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101398 Two emoticons in my last comment? Unforgivable. *smacks forehead*

I blame it on my tiny phone screen.

]]> By: Peter http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101397 Peter Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:10:03 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101397 Good inaugural podcast — reminds me a bit of Squeecast. I like the banter of SF fans :-)

Ted Chiang is truly a special talent, similar in style to Gene Wolfe. I think my favorite story of his is The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate.

I think the podcast could be improved by giving it more context. Why are we talking about a particular book? I read the Chiang stories years ago and vaguely remember some of them. What is the premise of the story (before explaining particular details)? I think a more rigid show outline could help (perhaps with interview-style questions?).

Anyway, good job and I look forward to hearing more :-)

]]> By: John DeNardo http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101395 John DeNardo Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:22:26 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101395 The RSS feed icon is now live in our sidebar. iTunes still to come!

]]> By: John DeNardo http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101394 John DeNardo Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:59:47 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101394 iTunes feed forthcoming — stay tuned! (Keep an eye on the SF Signal sidebar by the other feed links.)

]]> By: Ingrid K. V. Hardy http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101393 Ingrid K. V. Hardy Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:45:38 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101393 Can’t wait to listen! Will it be available on iTunes as well?

]]> By: Fred Kiesche http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2012/07/sf-crossing-the-gulf-episode-1-a-discussion-of-ted-chiangs-exhalation-and-others/#comment-101392 Fred Kiesche Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:37:58 +0000 http://www.sfsignal.com/?p=59015#comment-101392 Downloading now! Looking forward to hearing this one!

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