Octothorpe
A podcast about science fiction and science fiction fandom, hosted by @johncoxon.bsky.social, @bohemiancoast.bsky.social, and @lizbatty.bsky.social. 2024 Hugo Award winner, big Weetabix fans. octothorpe.podbean.com
- Octothorpe 152 is here! We read your letters before discussing @brisbanein28.bsky.social’s neat new logo and the latest Eastercon’s financial report. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/152-slap-t...
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- We emerge blinking into the sunlight of 2026 and we have a full mail bag! We discuss the @montreal2027.bsky.social org chart and René Walling’s role at Montreal, as well as recent Hugo how-to guides from @renay.bsky.social and @mollytempleton.com. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/151-only-d...
- also Liz's audio is terrible this week APOLOGIES normal service will be resumed shortly
- Starting 2026 by reading each other's picks! Hope you are all starting 2026 in similar fashion.
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- Octothorpe 150 is up, the last episode of 2025! We discuss Smofcon 42 and the conventions that John found out about, plus John doesn’t pass out. RESULT. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/150-i-woul...
- Episode 149 is here! Which we forgot to put on socials because John is at to SMOFcon and I didn't notice. We discuss some upcoming worldcon bids and get slightly derailed by Rutger Hauer. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tjhfq-...
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- John, Alison, and stunt Liz @emilytesh.net are live from Novacon 54! We discuss the convention, what it’s like to be a Guest of Honour, parenting at cons and also whether or not John should read the Silmarillion. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/148-i-m-wi...
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- Good morning! Octothorpe 147 is here with an episode that was described by my two cohosts during the editing process as “discursive” and “rambly”. STRAP IN, LISTENERS. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/147-what-w...
- Liz is back! We discuss a variety of topics including Worldcon finances and the fact that Alison is definitely doing the T-shirts for @easterconuk.bsky.social like, any day now. Really. No, YOU’RE overcommitted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/146-it-win...
- Octothorpe 145 is here! This episode we talk to Tommy Ferguson, chair of Reconnect, about conrunning with a Northern Irish slant. We record 146 in 4.5 hours at the time this post goes up, so listen quickly so you can loc 😉 octothorpe.podbean.com/e/145-james-...
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- OCTOTHORPE 144 IS THE LAW. As well as a pleasing rhyme, listeners will know this heralds the episode on 2012’s DREDD! We hope you enjoy the episode, and remember: until your assessment is formally over, you’re still entitled to dispense justice. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/144-i-have...
- Octothorpe 143 is slightly late! We welcome Alison back to the podcast and read a bumper mailbag before getting into discussion of @seattlein2025.org, @laworldcon.bsky.social, and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social. Our artwork is by Atom! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/143-a-majo...
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- Octothorpe 142 is here with stunt Alison, Lori Anderson of @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social! We discuss some of the pronunciation snafus at the Hugo Awards Ceremony before getting into a happier discussion of panels, the winners themselves, and books. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/142-a-lot-...
- Congratulations to @eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social on their Hugo win! And commiserations to the other finalists, it was a plethora of riches.
- The title of this episode is a barefaced lie, as we read your letters and then dive into discussion of the Business Meeting. But fear not! We also do mention science fiction! Well, John does; Alison and Liz hadn’t read any this week. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/141-a-whol...
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- This is another bumper episode, as we do a deep dive into the WSFS Business Meetings and then an almost equally deep dive into a little indie comic known as Superman. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/140-nerdie...
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- Thanks for being on, you were a delight!
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- This episode, we welcome @tammylc.bsky.social to the podcast as our Stunt Liz! We discuss @montreal2027.bsky.social and whether they can step up to the plate, before talking about the virtual Business Meeting at @seattlein2025.org. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/139-mostly...
- Octothorpe 138 is here, in which we discuss the recent changing of the @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social chair, before turning our sights to the @seattlein2025.org Business Meeting agenda. That’s right, listeners. It's Bat-Liz time. Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/138-a-tedi...
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- It’s Thursday somewhere, as episode 137 makes its debut! We read your lovely letters and then discuss in some detail how an award for Best Translated Work might be conducted. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/137-my-bra...
- Octothorpe 136 is now arriving! We finally have time to discuss Eastercon 2025 (Reconnect in Belfast) in more detail, and then we also discuss @seattlein2025.org, particularly the consultative votes. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/136-when-d...
- Episode 135 is here! If you like almond croissants, boy is this the episode for you. And if you don’t, well, there might be another episode eventually, eh? Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/135-very-s...
- Episode 134 is here! We discuss the recent @seattlein2025.org controversy, and also read out some letters of comment from various listeners, before getting into the real meat of the podcast: roguelikes. Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/134-in-the...
- Episode 133, live from Reconnect, the 2025 Eastercon in Belfast, is here! We discuss the fun we’ve had at the convention, and also discuss other forthcoming Eastercons through to 2030. It's possibly more coherent than some other live episodes? Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/133-i-unde...
- Still at Eastercon? Don't forget Octothorpe Live!, 12.30 in Lagan B.
- Octothorpe fans (Octothorpers? Octothorpies? Octothropes?) don't forget if you are at Eastercon we are having a meetup at 9pm tonight in the Hilton bar!
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- Octothorpe 132 is here early, because we are discussing this year’s Hugo Awards finalists! It’s almost as if our fingers are on the pulse, or something. Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/132-almost...
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- Octothorpe 131 is here! We discuss @seattlein2025.org, Eastercon, the BSFA Awards (@bsfa.bsky.social), and then we talk about the fan funds and handwriting. Also, John actually had a pick in advance this episode. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/131-we-re-...
- Happy 5th birthday to us! 🥳🥳🥳 (Technically yesterday, but you know how we feel about time.) octothorpe.podbean.com/e/1-joy-con/
- Feel free to reply with your handwriting guesses!
- Octothorpe 130 is here, in which we discuss consumer law much less and discuss other things much more! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/130-i-am-s... #ScienceFiction #Podcast #HugoAwards
- Episode 129 is here, in which we discuss the Belfast Eastercon, Alison shakes her cane at John and Liz, and we talk a little about WSFS things before getting into picks. Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/129-deep-i...
- Episode 128 is here! We report on the BSFA’s policy on reviewing, tell you all what John’s doing for Reconnect (the 2025 Eastercon), discuss Iridescence (a bid for the 2026 Eastercon), and talk BSFA Awards (presented at Eastercon). Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/128-a-mini...
- Episode 127 is here. We discuss the latest juicy gossip from the Belfast Eastercon, we hear from Claire Brialey of Croydon, and we pick things that aren't games! Listen here: octothorpe.podbean.com/e/127-hello-...
- Octothorpe 126 is up! Actually last Thursday, please add us to your podcast feeds for more timely reminders. We do letters and waffle of comment, round up some fan funds news, then get an incredibly early start on our Hugo recs. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/126-i-ve-r...
- Octothorpe 125 is here! In our last episode of the year, we chat SMOFcon news, Seattle's virtual business meeting, and why Liz is objectively correct about Christmas movies. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/125-i-m-ph...
- Octothorpe 124! We chat upcoming Eastercons and bids, answer your letters, debate how many dimensions you need in a video game, and don't spill anything on Alison's computer today. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/124-the-th...
- We have acquired a frankly baffling number of new Bsky followers recently, so hello everyone! Do come and say hi, listen to our latest episode if that's your thing, and feel free to leave comments here for us to read out on future episodes.
- Episode 123 is here! We discuss the upcoming Belfast Eastercon, Reconnect, and muse about other upcoming conventions. Plus Liz read a book. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/123-infini...
- Octothorpe 122 is here! We discuss letters of comment, hybrid conventions, awards, @lizbatty.bsky.social 's love of Disney and the recent news about Oghenochovwe Donald Ekpeki. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/122-topica...
- Octothorpe 117 is here! We discuss the recent Worldcon, Glasgow 2024, talking about registration, attendance, and programme. Spoiler: we quite liked it, listeners. octothorpe.podbean.com/e/117-you-made-that… #ScienceFiction #Podcast #HugoAwards #Worldcon #Glasgow2024
