Thanksgiving Weekend Episode. The woes of Ochenogovwe Donald Ekpeki, NaNoWriMo vs. NotNovWriMo. Plus, Krampusnacht in Milwaukee! And Jeffrey Doucette gets poured a Cold One.由Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy League

With special guests Ross Hightower and Deborah Hein! The Last Dangerous Visions is almost here! James Earl Jones gets poured a Cold One. Strange happenings within the GenCon Writers' Symposium. Report from Argren Faire, and something big is happening for Wiscon in '25. Plus a word from our "sponsor."…

With special guest Frank Dravis! Worldcon Business Meeting report! Dave McCarty slams Jon Del Arroz. What the heck is going on with SFWA?! Frank Dravis interview. Nope no Cold One this time! I'll be sure to do one next time.由Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy League

Special Salute to Douglas Adams for Episode #42 (get it?). The Cryptkeeper gets stolen, NASFiC in Buffalo, NY has wrapped up where GOH Alan Dean Foster steals the show, Worldcon in Glasgow is underway, George R.R. Martin revives the Alfie Awards, Patti Yasutaki (Nurse Ogawa on ST:TNG) passed away at age 70, Cedar Sanderson gets booted from consider…

Special segment regarding the writings of Paul Weimer! Sci Fi World near L.A. still isn't open; LeGuin home becomes writers' residence, Hilary Hartwel is FIRED; The Acolyte gets review-bombed, as does Doctor Who. NASA ends first of few missions aimed at simulating life on Mars. We pour Paul Weimer a Cold One! A word from our (bogus) sponsor... Karl…

Auction of first ever Hugo Award, new season of Doctor Who and the actual ratings that right-wingers don't want to face, the Sci-Fi World Museum fails to open in Santa Monica, CA. Plus: Chicago Horror Film Festival; Patrick Tomlinson prevents his property from being stolen and sues the city of Milwaukee; Karl Klinger has his old-time bicycle stolen…

Short episode this time. Readers Don't Take Denver, PEN Awards get cancelled over Gaza, Elle Griffen writes about the publishing industry. Plus, Concinnity, Milwaukee Film Festival, and a new Bricks & Minifigs store. Tananarive Due gets poured a Cold One. And, of course, an episode of The Stupid Files.…

Sound quality is poor due to my sound board futzing out. Apologies. Man gets ousted at Eastercon, filming for Murderbot has begun, Hugo nominations are out, the Shat is 93, Louis Gossett, Jr. passed away, SPSFC announces two finalists. Vernor Vinge gets poured a Cold One! Remembering Gene Wilder is being shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival, April …

With special guest, Lynne Shaner! Eric talks Chengdu on YouTube. Plus, Wil Wheaton rips Larry David over his assault on Elmo, Apple TV continues to dominate sci fi, L.A. emerges as the only contender to host worldcon in 2026, the Stoker Awards have a scandal of their own, and Nolan Whyte is really on top of things with this year's Hugo voting. Chri…

Eric's report on Capricon and convention news. The Saturn Awards (big MEH!) Damien Walter hears my gripe. A look back at many, MANY, past Hugo Award scandals.

The Self-Published Science Fiction Competition gets a shake-up, and a scandal. Plus, Torswats has been caught! But the big topic is the apparent censorship of various works at the Chengdu Worldcon this past year. It was such a big story, I had to comment on it right away.由Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy League

SAG-AFTRA vs The Marvels, Cait Corrain bombs her shot on Goodreads, the goofiness of Goodreads Choice Awards, and how to fix Goodreads reviews once and for all. Plus: Screaming Firehawk Rant, Steampunks do Poor Things at the Oriental, Willem Dafoe gets poured a Cold One, David Truesdale is a False male, The Grammar Nazi, Sci vs. Fi takes on Indiana…

Special interview with Bradley Beaulieu! New Substack for the Milwaukee Science Fiction & Fantasy League, SMOFCon, Sergei Lukyanenko finally visits Chengdu. Studio Moonfall goes spuds crazy, Waukesha Antique Mall survives a fire, Teslacon held in Madison, Krampusnacht takes place in Milwaukee. Also, Marty Krofft and Marilyn Joynce "Fuzzy Pink" Wiso…

Special Interview with Matthew Jones. Featuring: Windycon and the Royal Manticoran Navy, Chengdu wrap-up, and SableCon in Milwaukee. Catherine Asaro gets poured a Cold One. Eric's past self gives him a call on the Temporal Phone. Plus, a new episode of The Stupid Files, with new segments 'Sci vs Fi' and 'The Grammar Nazi.' Also, top 10 best sci fi …

Special interview with - Isaac Asimov?! Recent stuff that's out there. News from Chengdu, Orange Mike performs in Madison, Dragon Fall, and Sci Fi Family Day. The Ig Nobel prizes are handed out. Robert J. Sawyer gets poured a Cold One. The History Banner coninues.由Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy League

Special interview with Ai Jiang! News regarding PemmiCon's horrific online service. Eric's misadventure over David A. Riley. The Patrick Tomlinson story gets re-told. Javier Levia has his podcasting taken to task, and Dan Mullen gets a face full of egg.

News from Chengdu, the Westfahl Awards (?), Nnedi Okorafor gets poured a Cold One, Charter for the Milwaukee Falcon, Bogus Commercials, Agent 770, and the Summit Meeting at this year's Wiscon for the Milwaukee Falcon.

"Live" from Wiscon! (And future plans for Wiscon) Tananarive Due will Visit Milwaukee, Sunday, June 25th, at 7:00 pm, North Shore Library! Come visit! The Stupid Files, History Banner, Agent 770, and panel from Wiscon, recorded for your benefit.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

History of Sci Fi In Milwaukee! LIVE From Concinnity at MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering). Special guests, Nick Seidler, Christopher Cebula, Lee Schneider, Jennifer Newmark.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special Interview With Marissa Lingen! An evening with Shatner at the Pabst Theater. Chengdu Worldcon website went down. ChatGPT tells us a story. WisCon is taking a break in 2024. And we're starting up a con to fill the gap! The Stupid Files investigates the mistreatment of Ochenogowe Donald Ekpeki.…

Special interview with - Clifford Simak? Yes! Clifford Simak! Chengdu Worldcon news and recap. New Segment: The History Banner! Raquel Welch gets poured a Cold One. Agent 770 goes ballooning!由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

The Anime Milwaukee Panel Show! Self-Publishing Sci Fi and Fantasy in Milwaukee With panelists: JR Konkol, TR Nickel, Lewis Lea, & Eric Pietrowski.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special interview with Ana Michelle! Where have I been? Poland petitions Chengdu regarding Sergei Lukanyenko. Proposed merger between Simon & Schuster and Penguin Randomhouse is struck down. Locus has a fundraiser. We pour a Cold One in honor of Greg Bear, who passed away in November. A recap of Windycon. Upcoming conventions: Midwinter Gaming Conv…

Special interview with Michael Dunn! Chicon 8 is coming up! Try to be there! Thoughts on Amazon's "The Rings of Power," and Nexflix possibly pulling the plug on "The Sandman." Multiple writers groups springing up all over Milwaukee. Timothy Zahn gets poured a Cold One.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special Interview with J.R. Konkol! Lewis Lea Jr. and Trilithaeons at Binary. Happy New Year! Chicon 8, FantasyCon, Flugtag, Air & Water Show, Adam Crack makes the cut on America's Got Talent. Nichelle Nichols gets poured a Cold One.

Special interview with Dan Schiro! Locus Award winniers and Wiscon makes Locus and Octothorpe. Farewell salute to Somerville Dan. Lake Geneva Beachside Authorfest and Red Letter Media does Kenobi. Robbie the Robot gets poured a Cold One.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special interview with Chris M. Barkley! Deep dive into the Mercedes Lackey gaff at SFWA conference and the Stephanie Burke incident at Balticon. Willem DaFoe parties it up with Carrie's aunt & uncle. WisCon is saved! We are "Suffwagettes!" (Thanks Henry Lien!)由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Direct From WisCon! Non-Violence In Science Fiction & Fantasy Recorded on site during the 45th WisCon, Madison, Wisconsin. Featuring: Erika Malinoski, Tony Reeves, Amy Fox, Kate Woodard, Daniel Percival, & Kal Bachus.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special interview with Alan Lastufka! Eric rants about Picard: Season 2. PKD Award winner announced, BSFA Awards announced, Nebula Awards coming up, Willem DaFoe addresses UWM, and Wiscon is coming up. Oh, boy, troll websites went down (and other trollish things). Barry B. Longyear gets poured a cold one.…

Special interview with Camestros Felapton, in his podcast debut! Concinnity, Milwaukee Film Festival, and Emily St. John Mandel Cinemacon, other cons, and upcoming shows. Eric answers Somerville Dan. Goerge Takei gets poured a Cold One

Special interview with Bradley Beaulieau! Some corrections from last time. Brandon Sanderson's kickstarter, new Octavia E. Butler School, new Dark Matter series, new Halo series on Paramount+. Update on Patrick Tomlinson (and our loving trolls). Plus, Ernest Cline gets poured a Cold One.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Interview with special guest, John Kessel! New Quantum Leap, new James T. Kirk, Stacey Abrams is President of Earth, and a major Star Trek convention is coming up in Chicago. We talk at length about the "trolls and tribulations" of Patrick S. Tomlinson, and William Gibson gets poured a cold one.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Special interview with Harry L-B! Chengdu China, Sergey Lukianenko, and the problem of Ukraine. Plus, Hildy's giving introductory addresses at the Pabst Mansion! In-person meetings resume in April. Peter F. Hamilton gets poured a cold one. Plus, an episode of The Stupid Files.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

-Special interview with David Goodman! Oscar nominations for Dune, new Star Wars and Star Trek, Futurama is coming back, recent passings. Plus, report from Anime Milwaukee, and a Raytheon sponsorship "ad." Leon the Bookworm also "returns."由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

Worldcon in China, Sci Fi News, The Stupid Files, The Fish Barrel, Ursula Vernon Gets Poured A Cold One, Eric's Exploits, Interview with Groundhog, You Trek Me Baby (Parody Song).由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

A laid-back episode featuring Jane Thompson, who formerly ran the Milwaukee Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop.

Could this be the last Dark Fonzie for Marc? Tune in and hear what's really going on between the guys and the podcast. Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. Thanks for all the support. DDR MM This episode is brought to you by the hit Youtube show Bitter Homes & Gardens: http://bit.ly/BitterHomes…

Today the guys sit down and talk about their first fight. Will Dark Fonzie continue? Tune in and find out. Also the guys talk about Social Media addiction, Wilco Music and Marc bakes a Pumpkin Pie. Thank you for tuning in. Don't forget to subscribe and also leave a review on iTunes and Youtube.

Today the guys talk about Healthy Eating, Trying not to be Angry and James Bond. Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to Subscribe and Leave a Review on iTunes and Youtube. Dark Fonzie is available everywhere including https://www.cactusradionetwork.com/podcasts Get your Dark Fonzie March at https://www.deandelray.com/merch Have a great week.…

Special interview with Adam Troy Castro John Williams comes to Milwaukee! Look out, Milwaukee is getting a new mayor. Dragon Awards, Ignyte Awards, Sci Fi Family Day at Discovery World Museum Oct 2nd, a review of Foundation on Apple+, Needle In A Timestack, John Ridley, Jr. gets poured a Cold One.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

On episode 10 the guys turn the mics on as they drive around on a small tour of the Pacific North West. Pine Trees, Fresh Air and Insanity are all covered here. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to Subscribe on iTunes and Youtube.

Today the guys dive into Smells, ELO and their favorite Beatle. Also Marc finally reveals the name of the shop where he buys is magic oils and Dean argues with Marc over how great ELO is. Thank you for tuning in and thank you for leaving the amazing reviews on iTunes. WE LOVE YOU GUYS DDR - MM

Special interview with Steven Warren Hill. Grousing about Delta variant, Milwaukee Time Lords, new fannish words; sci fi movies - Black Widow, Suicide Squad, Free Guy; Jodie Whitaker leaving Dr. Who, J. Michael Straczynski gets poured a cold one. Plus, yes, another parody song.由Milwaukee Science Fiction League

After a few weeks off the guys are back today with episode #8 of Dark Fonzie . It's all about Sobriety, Time Travel and Led Zeppelin so dig in and enjoy. Thank you everyone for tuning in and leaving reviews. Don't forget to Follow Dark Fonzie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darkfonziepodcast/ and make sure you check out the Cactus Radio Netw…

Today the guys talk about what its like being a paid regular at The Comedy Store, Dealing with Jealousy and Taking Mushrooms at Concerts. We can't thank you guys enough for all the kind emails and reviews. Have a fantastic weekend Fonzie and stay healthy.

The Steampunks and a nice trip up north, Odyssey Con in Madison shuts down permanently, new Star Trek movie coming, Happy New Year, Dune pushed back AGAIN, Isabel Fall is up for a Hugo after all, Teal'c plays T'Challa, Ursula K. LeGuin is on a stamp, Octavia Butler's "Kindred" is headed to FX, and who cares about Branson and Besos? John Scalzi gets…

Today the guys go full Rage Against all The Machines, Toyota, Ebay and even the new guy behind the Counter at the Fish Market. Also Dean ends his personal war with Spotify. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Youtube. Thanks for tuning in and have a great week.

Interview with Meg Elison! New website! Harrison's hurt again. Blow up over Boba Fett's ship. Bill Lawhorn replaced by Mary Robinette Kowal. New book by LeVar Burton. Ray Bradbury exhibit in Chicago. Locus Awards! Mur Lafferty gets poured a cold one. And.... another song parody.由Eric J Hildeman

Today the guys sit down and talk about their Fathers, Quentin Tarantino Films and the Writing Process of Stand Up Comedy. Just a heads up Marc starts the show off very mad at Sammy Cat. Tune in and Subscribe on iTunes and Youtube. Don't forget to leave a review and thanks for all your support. Candles Lit.…

Today the guys dive into all kinds of topics like early days of Drinking, Pellet Guns, and loyalty to a Cigarette Brand. This is ground breaking material that you do not wanna miss out on. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe on iTunes and Youtube. All episodes can also be found on https://www.cactusradionetwork.com/podcasts…