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The Baen Free Radio Hour

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Hyde & Seek
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Military Fiction
John Ringo
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The Thermopylae Protocol
Liaden Universe
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Murphy's Lawless
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The Baen Free Radio Hour. Baen Books science fiction and fantasy news, interview, audiobooks, and audio drama

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Latest Episodes

Griffin Barber interviews Dan Koboldt on his most recent Build a Dragon Sequence novel, Dragons Gone Wild and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 41. View the podcast in video form at www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/... more

Jeremy Comeaux interviews the inestimable Tim Powers on his most recent Baen offering, the historical fantasy The Mills of the Gods and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 40. View the podcast in video form at www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp... more

This week, Griffin Barber interviews Baen cover artists Sam Kennedy, Dan Dos Santos, and Pierluigi Abbondanza about their work and inspiration. Plus, Part 39 of the One Jump Ahead serialization by Mark L. Van Name.. View the podcast in video form at ... more

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Recent Guests

David Weber
Author and editor of the Honorverse series
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 17 Sean Hazlett interviews David Weber on Challenges P1 and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 33. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEmn0xisu_o and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Jane Lindskold
Author and contributor to the Challenges anthology
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 17 Sean Hazlett interviews David Weber on Challenges P1 and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 33. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEmn0xisu_o and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Marisa Wolf
Author and contributor to the Challenges anthology
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 17 Sean Hazlett interviews David Weber on Challenges P1 and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 33. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEmn0xisu_o and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Catherine Asaro
Author with a background in physics, ballet, and vocal performance.
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 10: Hailey H.Y. Gregor interviews Catherine Asaro on Gold Dust; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 32. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/AySgHJQLehM and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
DJ Butler
Author and senior editor at Arc Press
Arc Press
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 03: Jeremy Comeaux interviews DJ Butler and Aaron Michael Ritchie on The Familiar Spirit; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 31.. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/iijPSIe-sEg and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Aaron Michael Ritchie
Author of numerous novels including books under various pen names.
Shadowlight Press
Episode: BFRH 2025 10 03: Jeremy Comeaux interviews DJ Butler and Aaron Michael Ritchie on The Familiar Spirit; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 31.. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/iijPSIe-sEg and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Wen Spencer
Science fiction and fantasy author with numerous titles including the 'Elf Home' series.
Episode: BFRH 2025 08 29: Wen Spencer on Black Tie and Tails; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 26. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/ykNo7ztolJw and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
A.C. Haskins
Author of the Soldier of the Arcanum series
Episode: BFRH 2025 08 08: A.C. Haskins on Blood and Fate; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 22. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/tbBwICbl4o0 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Lydia Sherrer
Co-author of 'Behind the Veil' with experience in gaming and storytelling.
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2025 07 25: Part 1 of John Ringo and Lydia Sherrer on Behind the Veil & One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name P21. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/9eNQWRQkj0k and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.

Hosts

Sean Hazlett
Co-host known for engaging in discussions with notable authors, emphasizing at the intersection of writing and science fiction.
Jeremy Comeaux
Host conducting interviews that explore collaborations between authors and thematic literary discussions.
Griffin Barber
Host guiding dialogues focusing on authors' new works and thematic explorations in fantasy literature.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Problems

    This might be a wonderful podcast, but it does not play properly on this app, constantly repeating after about 5 minutes of promotional content, and Baen seems to have no interest in fixing the problem. A frustrating listen…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Invulinus
    United States4 years ago
  • WTB sound engineer?

    What I could hear of the interview segment was good, but the levels were all over the place.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Resivan
    United States5 years ago
  • A look from the inside

    If you ever wonder what an author is thinking about when they write you can find out. Both why they write what they write, and a bit on the how well. Discussions of the research and the world construction provide some wonderful insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Contracorner
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcasts

    I enjoy listening the the Baen Podcasts. I especially enjoyed the newest video podcasts and hope they keep doing them. I find them a great way to discover new books to read. This is also a problem as I find to many books to read. I also enjoy the serialized books at the end of the podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SFC MartiG
    United States5 years ago
  • A great window into scifi literature.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MDB
    6 years ago

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While the content is well-received, some technical issues have been noted, particularly around sound quality, which might affect the overall listening experience for a portion of the audience.
Many listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of discussions on character development and writing processes. Several reviews highlight the unique insights provided by authors, particularly regarding the intersection of real-world ethics and speculative fiction.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BFRH 2025 10 17 Sean Hazlett interviews David Weber on Challenges P1 and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 33. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEmn0xisu_o and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: What was your inspiration behind that in addition? Not that it's inspiration to correct continuity errors, but that's kind of the functional purpose, it seems at least partly of it.
For me, it was important to show characters as real people, especially when they are facing tragedy, not just as props.
BFRH 2025 07 04: Michael Mersault on The Presence Malign; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 18. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/L45Br6cM4xE and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: What are the central themes of The Presence Malign?
Mersault identifies love and loyalty as central themes, along with explorations of innocence and the human cost of conflict.
BFRH 2025 07 04: Michael Mersault on The Presence Malign; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 18. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/L45Br6cM4xE and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: Can you just give the audience a very brief background of who you are?
Michael Mersault shares his experiences as a writer and his connection to the Pacific Northwest, discussing his recent success with Baen Books and the Deep Man trilogy.
BFRH 2025 06 20: S.M. Stirling on The Winds of Fate, Pt 1; and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 16. Video at https://rumble.com/embed/v6sjb4p/?pub=1jib3s and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: Which character in Winds of Fate surprised you?
Stirling discusses Black Jade, who experiences conflict between modernization and historical realities.

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Focused on the intersection of science fiction and fantasy literature, this podcast features a series of interviews with renowned authors and discussions centered on the literary world. Topics frequently include the creative processes behind writing, the ethics of science as portrayed in speculative fiction, and character development in storytelling. Notably, the podcast also provides insights on upcoming books and literary trends, highlighting the dynamics of collaboration among authors. A unique aspect is the incorporation of serialized readings, making it appealing to both avid readers and those interested in the writing craft.

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