The Baen Free Radio Hour

Neuroscientist Dr. Tedd Roberts discusses his Baen.com nonfiction article "Are We Just Wired Differently" in Part One of a two part interview. Roberts talks about popular misconceptions and current understanding of the existence of so-called left brain-right brain personalities, alleged conservative and liberal brain differences, and the neuroscience involving identical twins. The article is also available at Baen Ebooks in the Free Nonfiction 2016 collection; also part 37 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Ben Bova, legendary SF editor and author, on The Best of Bova Volume One, the first of three collections of Bova's award-winning short fiction; also part 36 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Lois McMaster Bujold discusses her latest Vorkosigan novel, Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen and all things Vorkosigan; also part 35 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Hank Davis, Sarah A. Hoyt, and Tony Daniel discuss science fiction short story anthology Worst Contact featuring stories of first contact with aliens gone awry--or sideways. The anthology contains stories by all three and is edited by Davis; also part 34 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Eric James Stone on his near future science fiction adventure Unforgettable. Stone is an award-winning short story writer, and this is his debut novel; also part 33 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Brendan DuBois discusses Dark Victory, a novel of the human resistance on a post-invasion Earth ravaged by aliens. This is the debut science fiction novel from DuBois, who is also a noted suspense and mystery writer; and part 32 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Eric Flint and Andrew Dennis discuss their new Ring of Fire series entry featuring Oliver Cromwell, 1635: A Parcel of Rogues, this is Part Two of two; and part 31 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Eric Flint and Andrew Dennis discuss their new Ring of Fire series entry featuring Oliver Cromwell, 1635: A Parcel of Rogues, this is Part One of two; and part 30 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Frank Chadwick discusses his sequel to How Dark the World Becomes. It is called Come the Revolution and is a science fiction thriller with great noir chops; and part 29 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Jody Lynn Nye on Rhythm of the Imperium, third entry in the Lord Thomas Kinago humorous science fiction adventure series featuring Wodehouse-influenced Thomas Kinago and his faithful aide Parsons; and part 28 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Larry Correia and Baen publisher Toni Weisskopf discuss Son of the Black Sword, an epic fantasy novel by Larry Correia, Part 2 of 2; and part 27 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Larry Correia and Baen publisher Toni Weisskopf discuss Son of the Black Sword, an epic fantasy novel by Larry Correia, Part 1 of 2; and part 26 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Mike Kupari discusses his debut science fiction adventure novel Her Brother's Keeper; and part 25 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Mission: Tomorrow editor Bryan Thomas Scmidt, and authors Robin Wayne Bailey, Jack McDevitt, Jack Skillingstead, and Brenda Cooper discuss this anthology dedicated to near future stories of humanity traveling into space in a post-NASA era; and part 24 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber and Thomas Pope, Chris Weuve, Mark Gutis, Arian Kaufmann, and Stephen Rider, members of BuNine, the Honor Harrington universe consulting group, come together to discuss all things Honor Harrington in a roundtable conducted at Baen podcast central. This is Part Two of a two-part interview; and part 23 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber and Thomas Pope, Chris Weuve, Mark Gutis, Arian Kaufmann, and Stephen Rider, members of BuNine, the Honor Harrington universe consulting group, come together to discuss all things Honor in a roundtable conducted at Baen podcast central. This is Part One of a two-part interview; and part 22 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Eric Flint, Mark L. Van Name, Hank Davis, and Tony Daniel discuss Onward, Drake!, a tribute story and essay anthology edited by Van Name marking Baen "Ur" author David Drake's Seventieth Birthday; and part 21 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Charles E. Gannon on Raising Caine, the third entry in the Compton Cook Award winning, Nebula nominated series which includes Trial by Fire and Fire with Fire, Part Two of a two part interview; and part 20 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Charles E. Gannon on Raising Caine, the third entry in the Compton Cook Award winning, Nebula nominated series which includes Trial by Fire and Fire with Fire, Part One of a two part interview; and part 19 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas Pope discuss A Call to Arms, book two in the Manticore Ascendant series that takes place during the early days of the Royal Manticoran Navy in David Weber's Honorverse, Part Two of a two part interview; and part 18 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas Pope discuss A Call to Arms, book two in the Manticore Ascendant series that takes place during the early days of the Royal Manticoran Navy in David Weber's Honorverse, Part One of a two part interview; and part 17 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Carrico and Joelle Presby discuss their collaborations with Eric Flint and David Weber on new entries in beloved series; and part 16 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Lois McMaster Bujold, Wen Spencer, and Brendan DuBois in Part Two of a two part roundtable discussion on creativity: how to get it, how to use it, and how to keep it; and part 15 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Lois McMaster Bujold, Wen Spencer, and Brendan DuBois in a roundtable discussion on creativity: how to get it, how to use it, and how to keep it; and part 14 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber, Eric Flint, Les Johnson, and Robert Hampson, writers and scientists, in Part Two of a roundtable discussion of religion, science, and science fiction from the perspective of three believers of various stripes, and one atheist; and part 13 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Weber, Eric Flint, Les Johnson, and Robert Hampson, writers and scientists, in a roundtable discussion of religion, science, and science fiction from the perspective of three believers of various stripes, and one atheist; and part 12 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David Drake discusses his collaborative young adult novel The Hunter Returns done with best-selling author of the 40s and 50s Jim Kjelgaard. The book is a lengthening of Kjelgaard's novel Fire-hunter with new interstitial chapters by Drake. It was completed after Kjelgaard's death and under direction of the late Jim Baen; and part 11 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Steve White discusses his new Jason Thanou time travel novel Soldiers Out of Time; and part 10 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

David B. Coe discusses His Father's Eyes, book 2 in his contemporary fantasy mystery series The Case Files of Justis Fearsson; and part 9 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

BFRH 2015 07 31: David Weber on The Sword of the South Part 2; and John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky Part 8

David Weber discusses his new high fantasy novel The Sword of the South, the start of a new story cycle in the Norfressa / Bahzell Bahnakson series. This is Part One of a two-part interview; and part 7 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Sharon Lee discusses the new Liaden Universe® story collection A Liaden Universe® Constellation Volume 3 by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, which is a gathering of newer Liaden Universe® tales; and part six of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Chicks and Balances editors Esther Friesner and John Helfers, and authors Robin Wayne Bailey, Jim C. Hines, Lee Martindale, Harry Turtledove, and Jody Lynn Nye discuss the anthology and their stories; and part 5 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Eric Flint and Walter H. Hunt discuss their new Ring of Fire novel, 1636: The Cardinal Virtues; and part 4 of the complete audiobook serialization of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Part 2 of our June Filk Roundtable featuring top science fiction community filk musicians talking about and playing their work. Then part 3 of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Seven long-time filkers discuss the music of the science fiction and fantasy community. Also part 2 of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky, as read by Tristan Morris.

Matthew Johnson, Derek Kunsken, David D. Levine, Linda Nagata, and Michael Z. Williams discuss The Year's Best Military SF and Space Opera. Also, part 1 of John Ringo's Under a Graveyard Sky.

Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award winner K.B. Rylander and runners-up Jamie Lackey and Robert Dawson in a roundtable discussion of their stories and the contest, which encourages stories with a positive attitude toward human space travel and development in a near future setting. The podcast was recorded at the International Space Development Conference in Toronto, and also includes contest administrator, William Ledbetter. Then part 61, and the conclusion, of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Sharon Lee and Steve Miller discuss their Liaden Universe® series entry Dragon in Exile. Also part 60 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Lieutenant Colonel Alan Isom discusses his Baen.com article on Israel's Iron Dome rocket defense system and the strategic implications and future of rocket defense systems in the U.S. and world at large. Isom is an air defense artillery officer with the South Carolina National Guard who has been intimately involved in the air defense of Washington, D.C. He's also a structural engineer. Also part 59 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Masters of Filk discuss their craft and play their music. Filk is a community of music-lovers and musicians who play science fiction and fantasy related original compositions, pastiche, and parodies. Participants include filk masters Jeff Bohnhoff, Bill & Brenda Sutton, Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Wynne. Part Two of two. Also part 58 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Ryk E. Spoor on Phoenix in Shadow, sequel to Phoenix Rising and book two in his Balanced Sword heroic fantasy series. Also part 57 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Michael Z. Williamson discusses A Long Time Until Now, a time travel novel about a group of soldiers thrown 10,000 years into the Paleolithic era in Afghanistan to face problems of survival and the belligerent locals, some of whom are from other times, as well. Also part 56 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Masters of Filk discuss their craft and play their music. Filk is a community of music-lovers and musicians who play science fiction and fantasy related original compositions, pastiche, and parodies. Participants include filk masters Jeff Bohnhoff, Bill & Brenda Sutton, Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Wynne. Part One of two. Also part 55 of Larry Correia's Hard Magic, as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint, Jody Lynn Nye, Cody Martin, and editor Bill Fawcett discuss their contributions to By Tooth and Claw, an alternate history featuring intelligent cats versus mind-controlling sentient dinosaurs in an Iron Age setting. The book is the second entry in the Exiled series, and the sequel to Exiled: Clan of the Claw; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 54 as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Grantville Gazette VII story authors Paula Goodlett, Gorg Huff, David Carrico, Iver P. Cooper, Jack Carroll, Mark Huston, and Terry Howard in a roundtable discussion of their contributions to the anthology and their involvement with the 1632/Ring of Fire community of writers; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 53 as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Travis S. Taylor discusses Trail of Evil, the fourth entry in his Tau Ceti Agenda series featuring the beginning of a new storyline that takes humanity outward to the dangerous stars; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 52 as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Eric Flint discusses his first science fiction novel, Mother of Demons, now reissued in a leather-bound, signed edition; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 51 as read by Bronson Pinchot.

Operation Arcana, a short story anthology featuring stories that blend contemporary fantasy and military fiction, discussed by editor John Joseph Addams, authors Tanya Huff, Myke Cole and others; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 50 as read by Bronson Pinchot.

David Drake and John Lambshead discuss their novel Into the Maelstrom, the second entry in the Citizen science fiction series; and Larry Correia's Hard Magic part 49 as read by Bronson Pinchot.