Light On Light Through

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 356, in which I interview Chris Cosmain about his novel Novikov Windows and time travel.  We also discuss how to succeed as a science fiction author. read my review of Novikov Windows buy the novel Chris Cosmain's web page read Paul Levinson's The Chronology Protection Case novelette watch The Chronology Protection Case movie video interview with director Jay Kensinger about The Chronology Protection Case movie "It's Real Life", Paul Levinson's alternate history story about The Beatles, discussed at the end of the podcast, read it here for free  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 355, in which I interview Dan Abella about the upcoming Psychedelic Film and Music Festival he is organizing.  The Festival will take place October 20-22, 2023 in New York City, and there will both live and remote events and access. Among the topics we discuss: Hegel's spirit of an age ... Impressionism ... Matthew Modine ... Dennis McKenna ... Les Bicyclettes de Belsize ... Lewis Carroll ... John Lennon ... popular culture labels ... Philip K. Dick ... psychedelics and science fiction ... reading backwards ... Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy ... The Man Who Fell to Earth and its sequel ... Strawberry Alarm Clock ... The Moody Blues Links to some of what we discuss in the podcast: more about The Psychedelic Film Festival, October 20-22, 2023, Producers Club Theaters (358 W 44th St, New York, NY) video of this podcast interview more about Matthew Modine's I Am What You Are more about Dennis McKenna "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize" (Engelbert Humperdinck) ... And here's

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 354, in which I join Captain Phil on WUSB-FM Radio (Stony Brook, New York), Marybeth Ritkouski, and Michael Rizzo, in a 2-hour in-depth, fun discussion of Star Trek: Picard Season 3. Links to what is discussed in the podcast: my written reviews (w/spoilers) of Picard 3 more (tc, links to reviews) about Robots Through the Ages video of Paul Levinson reading from an early version of "Robinson Calculator" "It's Real Life" story and radio play  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 353, in which Captain Phil and I discuss the new anthology Robots Through the Ages -- with stories by Ambrose Bierce, Philip K. Dick, and other titans, as well as relative newbies like me -- and AI and Chat GPT. Links to what is discussed in the podcast: more (tc, links to reviews) about Robots Through the Ages video of Paul Levinson reading from an early version of "Robinson Calculator" "The Civil Rights of Robots" "It's Real Life" story and radio play  "Welcome Up" (words & music by Paul Levinson) "Welcome Up" instrumental remix by Cheeky CP & QRock639  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 352, in which I interview Spencer Hannabuss, who sang "If I Traveled to the Past" at the end of the It's Real Life radio play adapted from my alternate history story about The Beatles, streaming on Killerwatt Radio.  We also discuss our views of The Beatles and their preeminent role in popular culture.  The interview concludes with a mini-concert of three songs by Spencer Hannabuss. Links: It's Real Life radioplay the original "It's Real Life" short story video of this interview with Spencer Hannabuss Spencer Hannabuss and The 286 Bandcamp page original recording of "If I Traveled to the Past" by Paul Levinson (words by Paul Levinson, music by John Anealio), produced by Chris Hoisington for Old Bear Records and Light in the Attic Records interview with Anne Reburn, who sang "Real Love" in "It's Real Life" radio play more about "Robinson Calculator" and Robots Through the Ages Chuck Todd interviews Paul Levinson about alternate histories    

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 351, in which I visit Captain Phil's Planet on WUSB Radio (Stony Brook University) where he plays and we discuss the radio play "It's Real Life," adapted from my short story, narrated by Bobby Roberto, produced and streaming on Killerwatt.co Radio. listen to the radio play on Killerwatt.co, streaming free, where you'll find complete credits for the performances and production of the play, as well as an additional interview with me right after the radio play, and the three songs heard on the radio play  read my original short story (free) adapted into the radio play my interview with Anne Reburn, who sang "Real Love" in the radio play Anne Reburn's YouTube video of "Real Love" as performed in the radio play my interview with Spencer Hannabus, who sang "If I Traveled to the Past" at the end of the radio play Chuck Todd interviews me about alternate histories  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 350, in which I interview YouTube star cover artist Anne Reburn, who did the cover of John Lennon/The Beatles' "Real Love" in the It's Real Life radio play adapted from my short alternate history about The Beatles, streaming on Killerwatt Radio.  The interview concludes with a mini-concert of three songs by Anne Reburn. Links: It's Real Life radioplay the original "It's Real Life" short story video of this interview with Anne Reburn video of Anne Reburn's cover of "Real Love" Anne Reburn's covers and original music on YouTube "Unbelievable (Inconceivable You)" by The Vogues (written by Paul Levinson, discussed in the interview) video of Paul Levinson interview with Spencer Hannabus, who sang "If I Traveled to the Past" (words by Paul Levinson, music by John Anealio), at the end of the It's Real Life radio play Chuck Todd interviews me me about alternate histories  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 349, in which I review The Last of Us, episodes 1.1-1.4, on HBO Max. Read this review.

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 348, in which I review The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix. Read this review. And here's an alternate history story about The Beatles with a dash of Poe.  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 347, in which I review Kaleidoscope on Netflix. Read this review. See my in-depth video interview with Rufus Sewell about his role in The Man in The High Castle.      

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 346, in which I explore the connection between The Mosquito Coast 2.8 (on Apple TV+) and Hari Seldon of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. Further reading: Written blog post of this exploration Paul Krugman's disappointment with Apple TV+ adaptation of Foundation. Importance of Foundation trilogy in Paul Krugman's Nobel laureate work in economics Further listening: Cora Buhlert, Joel McKinnon, and Paul Levinson discuss season 1 of Foundation series on Apple TV+ Paul Levinson reviews season 1 of The Mosquito Coast        

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 345, in which I review Harry & Meghan on Netflix. Written blog post reviews of Harry & Meghan:  episodes 1-3, 4-6

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 344, in which I review The Peripheral episode 1.6 on Amazon Prime Video. Written blog post of this review:  1.6: Now or Soonest Podcast reviews of The Peripheral 1.1-1.2  ... 1.3-1.5 Further reading:  alternate realities about The Beatles (It's Real Life) ... time travel (Slipping Time) Mentioned in this episode:  upcoming special issue of Amazing Stories    

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 343, in which I review The Peripheral episodes 1.3-1.5 on Amazon Prime Video. Written posts of this review:  1.3: John Snow ... 1.4-1.5 Lev's Tea and the AI Therapy Podcast review of The Peripheral 1.1-1.2 Further reading:  alternate realities about The Beatles (It's Real Life) ... time travel (Slipping Time) Mentioned in this episode:  upcoming special issue of Amazing Stories  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 342, in which I review the first two episodes of The Peripheral on Amazon Prime Video. Written post of this review on Vocal Further reading:  alternate realities about The Beatles (It's Real Life) ... time travel (Slipping Time) ... the grandfather paradox (Why Time Travel Is So Enjoyable)

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 341, in which I review Blonde on Netflix. Written post of this review on Vocal. science fiction/fantasy novelette  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 340, in which I join Captain Phil on WUSB-FM Radio (Stony Brook, New York) and Marybeth Ritkouski, Michael Rizzo, Roy Bjellquist, and Colleen Bement in a 2-hour in-depth, fun discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. More about the discussants: Marybeth Ritkouski, Michael Rizzo,  Roy Bjellquist, Colleen Bement Boarding the Enterprise (edited by David Gerrold and Robert J. Sawyer), anthology with essay "How Star Trek Liberated Television" by Paul Levinson, which discusses the Star Trek syndication impact Fringe Science: Parallel Universes, White Tulips, and Mad Scientists (edited by Kevin R. Grazier) anthology with essay by Paul Levinson, "The Return of 1950s Television in Fringe," which discusses Levinson's "First Love Syndrome" in popular culture appreciation. It's Real Love -- alternate history short story (FREE) about The Beatles by Paul Levinson, now being made into a radio play, discussed in the podcast More about Star Trek on Mastodon

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 339, in which Captain Phil on WUSB-FM Radio (Stony Brook, New York) interviews me about the rise of fascism in the United States and other current dangers.  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 338, in which I review the new Quantum Leap (2022), first episode. more about quantum entanglement in "The Chronology Protection Case" (movie, Amazon Prime) (novelette).  

Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 337, in which I review episodes 1.1-1.3 of House of Dragons on HBO Max Blog post written review of these episodes. FREE: My short story, It's Real Life -- expanding it into a novel, and working on a radioplay of the story, is why I haven't put up a podcast review in a month.