Octothorpe

Octothorpe

John Coxon, Alison Scott, Liz Batty

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
84%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

A Hugo Award-winning podcast about science fiction and SF fandom from John Coxon, Alison Scott, and Liz Batty.

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Recent Episodes

161: You Pay Your Money, You Send Your Books

Jun 04, 2026 48m

John, Alison and Liz read the Clarke Award shortlist. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our Facebook…

160: Global Nando’s Correspondents

May 21, 2026 59m

John is not firing on all cylinders, Alison has a code, and Liz downloaded the packet. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

159: Taking a Stand

May 07, 2026 1h 10m

John ran the Games Room, Alison ran the Newsletter, and Liz was on holiday. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

158: I Am the Worldcon Chair in Avignon

Apr 21, 2026 1h 18m Transcript

John, Alison and Liz dissect this year’s Hugo Awards finalists! An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join…

157: Moist or Shiny?

Apr 09, 2026 57m

John is gaming, Alison is a pirate, and Claudia is dancing. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our…

156: Surprisingly Well-Adjusted Young Gentlemen

Mar 26, 2026 58m

John has a headache, Alison has a cold, and Liz is fine, thanks for asking. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

155: Ed! Ed! ED!

Mar 12, 2026 1h 5m

John is a bit rum, Alison is taking a drink, and Liz is buying beer. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected],…

154: At Least I’m Not Just Internet Shopping

Feb 26, 2026 54m

John is nominating board games, Alison should read more, and Liz bought two memberships. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

153: Bowling Captain Kirk for a Duck

Feb 12, 2026 53m

John is volunteering, Alison is saying “no”, and Liz read her first book! An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

152: Slap That Fish More

Jan 29, 2026 46m

John is summarising, Alison is eating, and it’s all Liz. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our…

151: Only Ding-Dong for Good and Not for Evil

Jan 15, 2026 1h 5m

John is trying, Alison is watching a video and Liz is humming. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our…

150: I Would Describe Them As European

Dec 18, 2025 59m

John doesn’t want to pass out, Alison is a wuss, but Liz doesn’t think it’s gratuitous. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

149: Real-Time Toilet Monitoring

Dec 04, 2025 1h 1m

John is going to Smofcon, Alison has FOMO, and Liz is a horrible person. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

148: I’m With Liz

Nov 20, 2025 1h 6m

John, Alison, and stunt Liz Emily Tesh are live from Novacon 54! An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join…

147: What? What?! No!

Nov 06, 2025 1h 5m

John is ready, Alison had forgotten, and Liz is surprised. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our…

146: It Winds Me Up Something Chronic

Oct 23, 2025 53m

John is on holiday, Alison said she’d have T-shirts ready, and Liz is back! An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

145: James Bacon and His Enthusiasms

Oct 09, 2025 1h 4m

John might, Alison won’t, and Tommy would (in a heartbeat). An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our…

144: I Have Opinions on Women

Sep 25, 2025 47m

John, Alison and Liz watch Dredd (2012). An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join our Facebook group, and…

143: A Major Movie in the Sand Genre

Sep 11, 2025 49m

John skips leg day, Alison skips art day, and Liz skips opinions. An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to [email protected], join…

142: A Lot of Double-Sided Bra Tape

Aug 28, 2025 1h 11m

John is going to have lunch, Lori is going to brunch, and Liz is not hungry? An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to…

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How many episodes does Octothorpe have?

Octothorpe has published 100 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Fiction, Science Fiction.

Is Octothorpe still active?

Octothorpe is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.

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