Aysha and Magdalena Clarke discuss the YA series The Raven Cycle. Talking points include young adult fiction, queer friend groups, fantasy tropes, friend telephone, both sides of the rich boy coin, and writing out of spite. The invaluable ability to allow yourself to be boring, romanticizing your problems, and ruining homestuck. The gay bookshelf. Troll gender.
Aysha and Jonny Sims of the Magnus Archives discuss the Goosebumps series, among other things. Talking points include: Dracula hacks, the intersection of horror and horniness, erasure of women in horror writing, benevolent plot holes, the nineties, jazz horror, and sonic the hedgehog for, like, way longer than you would expect.
Do you think that love can bloom, even on the battlefield? Aysha and author Jennifer Giesbrecht discuss cult video game series Metal Gear Solid. Talking points include Kojima lore, double standards, historical accuracy, Solid Snake's ass, and Dragon Age, for some reason.
Aysha U. Farah interviews Hiveswap Friendsim writer Geezey (also known as: her dad) about what inspired him to become a science fiction writer years ago (but not many). Talking points include Philip K. Dick, tasteful cover art, noir, vibes, and the loud dudes who live above Aysha’s apartment.
