The Xenothesis podcast features review, discussion and analysis of Dawn book 1 of Octavia E. Butler’s, Xenogenesis trilogy AKA Lilith’s Brood
Michael Glinka
Richard J. Acton
Latest Episode
Episode: 33 Xenogenesis - Adulthood-Rites: II: PHOENIX Chapter 6
Posted on Friday, Jul 16, 2021
In this episode: Richard and Michael thank fungi for the lack of giant bugs. Akin engages in unintentional creepy child horror gas-lighting. We also see a reprise of the Agouti. Richard sells out humanity (again), but offers a cunning plan for their survival first. Also: This is the version Octavia toned down? Read More
Episode: 27 Xenogenesis - Adulthood-Rites: I: LO Chapters 3 & 4
Posted on Friday, Apr 23, 2021
In episode 27, Richard and Michael learn more about Akin’s family and admire Lilith’s strength.
Episode: 26 Xenogenesis - Adulthood-Rites: I: LO Chapters 1 & 2
Posted on Sunday, Apr 11, 2021
In episode 26, Richard and Michael finally delve into the Book 2 of Octavia Butler’s Xenogenesis trilogy, Adulthood Rites.
Episode: 25 GATTACA Special
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 30, 2021
Michael and Richard discuss and analyse the film GATTACA, cinemtographically and in terms of the bioethical questions it raises.
Episode: 24 Xenogenesis - Dawn: IV: The Training Floor Chapter 9
Posted on Sunday, Feb 28, 2021
In Episode 24, Richard and Michael discuss the final chapter of Xenogenesis Book 1: Dawn.
Episode: 23 Xenogenesis - Dawn: IV: The Training Floor Chapters 7 & 8
Posted on Sunday, Feb 14, 2021
In Episode 23, Richard and Michael discuss the issues with the Oankali scientific research.