Best Hugos There Podcast Podcasts (2025)

1
Great America In Dead World, by David Agranoff (interview with the author) 1:19:18

Play Pause

20d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

(This one had a quick turnaround and I didn’t go back through and edit it for language, or really, anything. This is about as raw as you’ll get a Hugos There episode, so it’s marked Explicit for language.) I don’t do a ton of author interviews, but I was intrigued by David’s new book and … Continue reading "Great America In Dead World, by David Agr…

1
A Complicated Profession 106: We Don't Talk About Jabba, No No 1:11:29

11m ago1:11:29

1:11:29

You thought they could release a trailer for a new Star Wars movie and there wouldn’t be a podcast about it? Think again! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about the teaser for the upcoming feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, including swole Hutts, Babu Friks (Babus Frik?), and whether this can be any good. The Mandalorian and …

1
The Incomparable Mothership 785: The Tiger is Perfect 1:35:47

35m ago1:35:47

1:35:47

We always knew Daniel Dae Kim would accomplish something after “Crusade!” (Kids, ask your “Babylon 5”-loving parents.) Our panel looks back over the three-month phenomenon that has been Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” and gives you reasons to watch it if you’re dispositionally averse to KPop, youth-friendly animation, or popular things. Behind the S…

1
Life Well Cruised, AmaWaterways, Ama Magna (Double-Wide River Ship), Cruising the Danube—Munich to Budapest 1:21:05

2h ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Ilana of Life Well Cruised. Ilana is one of my best friends in the cruising blogosphere, having been featured in my second cruise book, Cruising Interrupted http://amzn.to/3seFU8y, and on the podcast twice before. Life Well Cruised…

1
Sophomore Lit 178: R.U.R. 51:43

2h ago51:43

51:43

BEEP boop what is… love? Well, we don’t figure this out, but John Siracusa does return to Sophomore Lit to discuss Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. (1920), the origin of the word “robot.” John McCoy with John SiracusaBy Sophomore Lit

1
Game Show 265: The Sons of Shark Tale 1:30:43

30m ago1:30:43

1:30:43

How many sport editions of Trivial Pursuit are too many? This many. Random Pursuit XLVI Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Brian Hamilton, Heather Berberet, Helen Zaltzman, Sandra Wong and Scott Ensign Show Notes & Links Brian Hamilton - The Cast of Us,Brian’s Instagram,Truj’s Instagram Heather Berberet - Free the Squee Helen Zaltzman - The Al…

1
A really weird swimming aid | What antifoul should you use and why? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.11 38:20

6h ago38:20

38:20

In this episode of The Boat Nuts Podcast, our resident Nuts, Hugo and Alex, talk all things anitfoul and the impressive Navan S30. And while the boys might agree on how good the Navan is, they disagree on the usefulness of the SeaBike... a kind of propeller that goes between your legs while swimming. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – Navan S30 15:35…

1
Total Party Kill 520: Sad Ghost Seduction 1:10:10

1d ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Classic TTRPG tropes covered in this episode: a player trying to seduce an NPC, players fixating on one random room, and players wanting to use their skills for intra-party nonsense instead of getting things done. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment …

1
S4:E3 - From Framework Fatigue to Focused Impact with Hugo Froes 53:13

1d ago53:13

53:13

Join host ⁠Gerisha Nadaraju⁠ & special guest host, ⁠Dr Kevin Sakamoto⁠, for Season 4 of Product Ops Podcast where they explore how to make product ops value visible. For episode 3, we have an engaging conversation with Hugo Froes, Head of Product Operations at OLX (and a previous Season 1 pod guest!). Dive into Hugo's journey from graphic design to…

1
Lessons from a Fundraiser: How to Get Others to Support Your Cause with David Tucker, Ep.99 35:07

1d ago35:07

35:07

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program series! Whether you’re trying to protect a local park, rally donations for your nonprofit, or simply get your friends to recycle, one of the hardest parts of making change is inspiring others to care. H…

1
The Incomparable Mothership 784: Peak Harpoonist 1:10:06

5d ago1:10:06

1:10:06

The Summer of Submarines reaches crush depth with Disney’s 1954 epic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Captain Nemo of the Nautilus has met his match in an uncharismatic French professor, his strangely familiar associate, and their sidekick, a violent harpoonist and occasional cabaret performer. Also there’s a giant squid. Everyone remembers the gian…

1
Magnum, podcast 112: "A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken" (S5E22) 1:01:25

6d ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Shuffle, and cluck, and tour jeté, and cluck cluck cluck. It’s a Magnum season finale, and ours too. See you in a little while, turkeys! Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Viva Aloha! September 26 in Madison, INBy Magnum, podcast

1
The Traveling Type 1:21:50

6d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome James and Tracey, making memories one trip at a time, and creators of The Traveling Type YouTube channel, and Instagram. As frequent listeners know, I watch cruise YouTube videos incessantly as I work on the podcast seemin…

1
Total Party Kill 519: Turtle Dome 1:13:30

8d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

It’s so annoying when someone knocks on your door in the middle of the night. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep MysteriesBy Total Party Kill

1
S4:E2 - Upskilling the Product Function with Chiara Gardner 54:28

8d ago54:28

54:28

Join host Gerisha Nadaraju & special guest host, Dr Kevin Sakamoto, for Season 4 of Product Ops Podcast where they explore how to make product ops value visible. For episode 2, we sit down with Chiara Gardner, Head of Product Operations at Ford Credit Europe. Chiara shares her journey from product management to product ops, discussing how she built…

1
Robot or Not? 323: Pasta Roundup 6:40

9d ago6:40

6:40

John fields some important questions about pasta from listeners Connor, Joshua, and Lee, including the definition of Al Dente and noodles versus pasta. John Siracusa and Jason SnellBy Robot or Not?

1
Sanctuaries: Where Wildlife Gets a Second Chance with Kaitlyn Bock, Ep.98 51:59

12d ago51:59

51:59

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program series! Across Africa, thousands of primates are finding themselves the victims of the illegal wildlife trade, bushmeat hunting, and habitat loss. For many, survival depends on the work of sanctuaries. …

1
The Incomparable Mothership 783: A Submarine Trifle 1:32:15

12d ago1:32:15

1:32:15

Our Summer of Submarines floats on with “U-571”, a 21st centry-style action movie that manages to hit most of the squares on the submarine bingo card. McConaughey is a disgruntled XO! Depth charges terrify! A surprising twist if you didn’t think about the title! Turns out, submarine movies aren’t a genre—they’re a format that lets filmmakers explor…

1
Sorkin' In It 4.33: The Giants Win the Pennant, the Giants Win the Pennant (Sports Night S2E10) 25:29

12d ago25:29

25:29

Cracks are forming in Dana’s dating plan while Dan is recruiting a reluctant Isaac for a special feature on, you guessed it, the Giants winning the pennant back in 1951. Sure, Lex and Brian are wondering how Sorkin continues to pick the strangest titles for his shows, but you, dear listener, need not worry. Just keep Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and…

1
Vulcan Hello 102: "New Life and New Civilizations" (S3E10) 44:12

12d ago44:12

44:12

A season of “Strange New Worlds” comes to an end, and so does this season of our podcast! But before we go, we have thoughts about Pike and Batel, “Doctor Who” plots, ley lines, parallel timelines, and even “Star Trek: Scouts” and “Star Trek: Khan”! Scott McNulty and Jason SnellBy Vulcan Hello

1
Magnum, podcast 111: "Paper War" (S7E8) 50:43

13d ago50:43

50:43

It’s Higgins versus Magnum in a tit-for-tat, Roland for Oliver battle of pranks, hijinks, and accused felonies. There’s a long scene in an elevator. Our characters become as impervious to damage as cartoon characters. And put away your red string and conspiracy board, because there’s a terrible idea in this episode that receives the blanket condemn…

1
Jessica Jane Magic, Headliner, Disney Cruise Line, Performing on the Ocean 1:00:12

13d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome to The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Jessica Jane Peterson, embodiment of Jessica Jane Magic, a dazzling magician, daredevil, and an experienced sleight-of-hand artist with more than 10,000 shows under her belt—many while performi…

1
Game Show 264: But That's Not a Real Point 1:38:01

16d ago1:38:01

1:38:01

This episode of Random Pursuit features a quest for CanCon, fours for everyone, and two new editions of Trivial Pursuit! Numbers! Random Pursuit XLV Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Cicero Holmes, Glenn Fleishman, Monty Ashley, Sarah Murphy and Tom Dickinson Show Notes & Links Cicero Holmes - Discovery Debrief Glenn Fleishmann - Six Centurie…

1
'Our favourite BARGAIN boat gadgets' | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.10 | Motor Boat & Yachting 49:03

14d ago49:03

49:03

In this week's Boat Nuts Podcast, Alex Smith talks in detail about the Nordkapp Enduro 830. Plus he and Hugo Andreae discuss what their dream pair of boats would be (for when that lottery win finally comes in). Plus, in a world where everything seems to cost more every day, can you really buy anything useful for less than £50? The boys talk about t…

1
Lazy Doctor Who 271: Genesis of the Daleks - 3 30:51

14d ago30:51

30:51

Erika and Steven reach the mid-point of the last 6-parter structured like this one. Turns out there’s a lot to talk about here in the middle! 4E (3) Erika Ensign and Steven SchapanskyBy Lazy Doctor Who

1
Total Party Kill 518: Infinite Supply of Crab Juice 1:03:33

18d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

This episode has less chaos, but more dragon. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Candlekeep MysteriesBy Total Party Kill

1
S4:E1 - Enabling Momentum in Product Ops with Shabnam Osman 49:13

17d ago49:13

49:13

Join host Gerisha Nadaraju & special guest host, Dr. Kevin Sakamoto, for Season 4 of Product Ops Podcast where they explore how to make product ops value visible. For episode 1, we are joined by Shabnam Osman, Director of Product Operations at Yoco. In this insightful episode, Shabnam shares her journey from product management to leading product op…

1
The Incomparable Mothership 782: In Russia, Truck Stops You 1:18:46

20d ago1:18:46

1:18:46

We dive beneath the sea again with “K-19: The Widowmaker,” in which Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson star as… wait a second… Soviet naval officers? It’s a film about a horrible nuclear accident assembled from pieces of other submarine movies, as well as possibly several “Star Trek” movies, and we can’t decide if the screenplay or the casting is more o…

1
Vulcan Hello 101: "Terrarium" (SNW S3E9) 27:31

20d ago27:31

27:31

Who knew that the opposite of an Arena was an Enemy Mine? Scott McNulty and Jason SnellBy Vulcan Hello

1
Magnum, podcast 110: "The Taking of Dick McWilliams" (S2E10) 45:53

20d ago45:53

45:53

Old cars versus helicopters, karate and seppuku, a helpful anecdote from Higgins, and a kidnapped guy who’s such a jerk that nobody (except maybe his wife?) wants to see him again. We watch a broken-down old episode from a writer who would go on to do better things, because what else can we do? We’re on the executive board of the Anglo-Hawaiian Fri…

1
MH Family Adventures, Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas 55:25

20d ago55:25

55:25

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back RacQuelle and Ron, creators of the fast-growing MH Family Adventures, YouTube channel, Instagram platform, and Facebook Group. How fast is MH Family Adventures growing? We then were on the podcast well over a year-and…

1
Through the Eyes of a Wildlife Vet with Dr. Hugo Pereira, Ep. 97 43:02

23d ago43:02

43:02

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This season of Forces for Nature is extra special- all of the guests are participants in the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) program, a global network of conservationists who are pushing the boundaries of how people and wildlife can thrive together. As EWCL celebrat…

1
Total Party Kill 517: Never Bring a Dolphin to a Ghost Fight 1:04:26

22d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

The chaos continues with a greedy rogue, a breath-holding Tortle carrying a Gnome, a swimming Centaur carrying no one, a generous Tiefling, and a totally ineffective dolphin. Candlekeep - Zikran's Zephyrean Tome, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with James Thomson, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensi…

1
Lazy Doctor Who 270: Genesis of the Daleks - 2 16:37

23d ago16:37

16:37

Steven and Erika brave the smoke and heat of Edmonton to bring you discussion of the bunkers and domes of Skaro! 4E (2) Erika Ensign and Steven SchapanskyBy Lazy Doctor Who

1
Episode 16 - Why I Love Kettlebells (And Why You Might Too) 20:17

23d ago20:17

20:17

Training with kettlebells isn’t only about fitness — it’s about lifestyle. Join me as I talk about how kettlebells fit into functional training, how they support longevity and healthy aging, and why this simple piece of equipment continues to surprise me with its effectiveness. 🎧 Tune in and walk with me — literally and figuratively. 👉 Like what yo…

1
Robot or Not? 322: Vehicle 2:55

23d ago2:55

2:55

Listener Eric asks if vehicles are only motorized, and we ponder how small a thing can be before it’s not a vehicle anymore. John Siracusa and Jason SnellBy Robot or Not?

1
Lightning, by Dean Koontz (with guests Megan Cutter and Colin Kuskie) 1:13:14

23d ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing It’s another Seth’s Picks episode, taking about …

1
Incomparable Radio Theater 4.6: The Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range, Part 2 27:16

24d ago27:16

27:16

Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part two of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! This episode has everything: double entendres (or not), dinosaurs (or not), a little zeppelin (Led…or not), and more singing cowboys than you can shake a temptress at. Yes, s…

1
Sorkin' In It 4.32: A Girl Named Pixley (Sports Night S2E9) 23:36

27d ago23:36

23:36

You know how Brian and Lex hate Dana’s dating plan for Casey? Boy oh boy, does it come to a head this week, in A Girl Named Pixley. On a podcast named Sorkin’ In It, two hosts named Lex and Brian are an emotion called annoyed. Also, Jeremy might win an award. (Spoiler: He doesn’t. Just ask Natalie.) Lex Friedman and Brian Warren Referenced Works Sp…

1
The Incomparable Mothership 781: Your Permission to Speak Freely is Rescinded 1:07:12

27d ago1:07:12

1:07:12

The Summer of Submarines resurfaces with James Garner going on a secret mission to an enemy island in 1959’s “Up Periscope.” The Skipper is not a skipper, but he’s got some interesting romantic ideas. Some scenes are impressively bad from multiple angles. And we realize that we’re starting to get good at this submarine-movie business, maybe? Up Per…

1
Vulcan Hello 100: "Four and a Half Vulcans" (SNW S3E8) 43:36

27d ago43:36

43:36

Never before has Vulcan Hello said hello to so many Vulcans. (And a Romulan, but shh, don’t say Romulan for canonical reasons!) We discuss Trek comedy, the delightful true fan of Humanity known as Doug, the depth of Number One as played by Rebecca Romijn, the action buddy comedy starring Kirk and Scotty, Batel’s jerk Vulcan boss, and Chapel’s inabi…

1
Magnum, podcast 109: "Three Minus Two" (S2E22) 43:36

28d ago43:36

43:36

This final episode of season two is strangely a leftover from season one, so far as we can tell. So many scenes from the opening credits! Julia Nickson is back! We meet Chekhov’s Security Guard, whose name is Ox! The Law of the Economy of Characters and the Fallacy of the Talking Killer are both on display! And, most importantly, we introduce perha…

1
Cruise with Ben & David, Holland America Line Flagship Rotterdam, 1st HAL Cruise 50:22

27d ago50:22

50:22

Send us a text Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back to The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Ben & David creators of Cruise with Ben & David, one of the top cruise brands in the world, certainly when it comes to content creators and cruise influencers. They have a massively successful YouTube channel with over 320k subscr…

151
Dispatches from Seattle WorldCon! 30:23

28d ago30:23

30:23

A bit of a download about WorldCon 2025, about people I met, interviews I did, and some plans for the future. Links and Photos! Translated Hugo Initiative: https://translatedhugo.org/about-us Endeavour Award: https://osfci.org/endeavour/ Brian Aldiss: https://brianaldiss.co.uk/ Ray Bradbury Center: https://give.myiu.org/iu-indianapolis/I380010312.h…

1
Sophomore Lit 177: The Pushcart War 51:50

29d ago51:50

51:50

Brush up on the Large Object Theory of History. Shaenon K. Garrity returns to discuss Jean Merrill’s The Pushcart War (1964). John McCoy with Shaenon K. Garrity Show Notes & Links Sophomore Lit Tee Shirt The first ever SophLit merch!By Sophomore Lit

1
Game Show 263: Zaddy Zeitgeist 44:59

29d ago44:59

44:59

Join us for a new experimental game show: Bracket Case. In our inaugural episode, five players try to decide who’s our Zaddy. Bracket Case Annette Wierstra and Kathy Campbell with James Thomson, Brian Hamilton, Kelly Guimont, Erika Ensign and Glenn FleishmanBy Game Show

1
What are the best decking materials for your boat? | Boat Nuts Podcast Ep.9 | Motor Boat & Yachting 52:26

30d ago52:26

52:26

This week on The Boat Nuts Podcast, Hugo waxes lyrical about the hugely impressive go-anywhere cruiser, the Arksen 85 and discuss their 'must-haves' for wetsuits. Plus Alex and Hugo have a serious conversation about the slightly delicate matter of decking materials. Can teak be ethical? Are other options as desirable? Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 1:50 …