Best Jeffery H Haskell Podcasts (2025)

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MILSFPOD S2E011 - Starship Troopers Review: Things Get Heated and it isn't Dizzy Flores 1:01:59

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The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Fac…

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MILSFPODS2E09 - High Concepts and Plotting, Continued 57:18

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The team continues our discussion of how to develop a military science story from concept to outline and now chapters that fit into common story structures. Why follow structure at all, Drill Sergeant? Because it's what the readers expect, private. Now beat your face. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery …

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MILSFPODS2E08 - The Future of MILSF with Aethon Books 1:10:10

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The team invites Steve Beaulieu, author (as Jaime Castle) and co-owner of Athon Books on the show to talk about the publishing side of military science fiction, what the future of the genre holds and what excites him about the coming years. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaro…

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MILSFPODS2E07 - Great Covers and Niche Characters 49:36

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James and Jeff discuss what makes a great military science fiction cover (or any genre fiction) as well as what makes a great side character in MILSF, and why we don't see more novels about heroic cooks. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. This week's gues…

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MILSFPODS2E06 Plotting - From Concept to Summary 55:49

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In this episode we start a multi-episode conversation that gets very in the weeds on how to take a series from conception to summary, plot, chapter outline and even deeper. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Boo…

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MILSFPOD S2E05 A Universe of Names 1:04:21

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Josh and Rick talk about how they name ships, vehicles and weapons in their stories, how names can have meaning and dropships probably don't need a name. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haske…

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MILSFPOD S2E04 Co-Writing in MILSF 52:52

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Jeff and James talk about their new co-writing project in the Grimm's War universe, and a bit more about how to approach a project like this, how to find new stories in an existing world. Jeff also compliments Rick extensively. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron…

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MILSFPOD S2E03 Tech Advancement in MILSF 1:04:05

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Technology continues to advance and its impacts on military operations can change everything... and sometimes War, War never changes. In this episode we talk about crafting stories that include changes in technology, how they can be explored in a convincing but also fun way, and why MILSF readers love their gun porn. _______________ The Military Sc…

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MILSFPOD S2E02 Writing Great Villains 1:02:58

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Military Science Fiction presents some unique opportunities to explore villains. The same rules of great villains apply, but in MILSF you get to play with rank, weapon systems, politics, aliens, a whole gamut of special jerks that the civilian world doesn't get to experience. Motivations can be personal, cultural, or purely professional, but on the…

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MILSFPOD S2E01 2025 Plans for Ourselves and the Podcast 46:16

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On the first day of 2025, we round the corner into Season 2 of the podcast! Today we're talking about plans for the new year, for ourselves and for the show. When you look forward, you can't help looking back a bit, so there's also some review of 2024 and how things went. Let us know what you'd like to see in the comments! _______________ The Milit…

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MILSFPOD S01E25 What Keeps Us Writing 1:03:56

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It's one thing to love Military Science Fiction, another thing to have written a MILSF book, and yet another to keep doing it, even when sales might be down or a story's reception different than you hoped (sometimes in a great way!) In today's episode we talk about what kept us writing and what keeps us going, even when the going gets tough. (In Ri…

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MILSFPOD S01E24 Edge of Tomorrow Review 54:29

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The 2014 film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton, has all the fixin's of an excellent milsf story, with the added twist of time travel (or is it multiverse?), showcasing a soldier who experiences a riveting journey from coward to hardened veteran. Do we have to say we like this movie? It's great, and if you haven't s…

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MILSFPOD S01E23 Future Battles Using Military History 1:02:30

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We came to Military Science Fiction from a love of military history, lessons learned, mistakes made, and the hard decisions made by real people in the past. Today we talk about how we love to see history used in stories, and what works and what doesn't. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. …

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MILSFPOD S01E22 Ink, Sweat and Tears - What No One Tells New Authors 55:33

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Finishing a book, selling books and building audience are all different skills, and today we talk about some of the industry advice that gets left out of new author pep talks. We're nice, we promise. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. Our Book…

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MILSFPOD S01E21 What MILSF Authors Get Wrong 59:25

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From Clip vs Magazine to Unit Details to calling NCOs sir, Military Science Fiction might have more pitfalls than any other genre. Readers have expectations in a great story, military action dictates certain responses, and relying on historical examples doesn't always make sense... Today we talk about some of the mistakes Military Science Fiction a…

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MILSFPOD S01E20 - The Future of Military Science Fiction 54:39

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Despite being science fiction, periods in Military SF are often defined by the conflicts readers are most familiar with. From World War II to Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, the types of conflicts characters face, weapons systems and politics are often reflections of current times. As we move away from the last twenty years of conflict, what can w…

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MILSFPOD S01E19 Invading a Hostile Planet Part 2 52:33

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A second in-depth discussion of story-building around invading a hostile planet. What are some analogs with history? What makes this sort of story better? Hang out with us while we point out what Avatar 2 does wrong, among other things. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James…

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MILSFPOD S01E18 - Interacting with Fans 44:31

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Today we answer some viewer questions about interacting with fans and how to respond to reviews. A good discussion on dealing with criticism in general, and how Military Science Fiction can appeal to anyone who loves great stories. Check out Burn Enough's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@BurnEnough _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podc…

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MILSFPOD S01E17 Verisimilitude in MilSF with Richard Fox 1:00:47

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Today we host our first interview with Science Fiction author Richard Fox. Richard is the accomplished military science fiction author of the Ember War Series, Terran Armor Corps, Ascent to Empire with David Weber, Hell’s Horizon with Jonathan Brazee, as well as Terra Nova with our own Josh Hayes. Richard’s latest book is Men of Bretton, out Novemb…

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MILSFPD S01E16 - Training in Military Science Fiction 1:04:33

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It's Aaaaaaarmy training, sir! Today we talk about ways to use training in MilSF. From Basic Training to rehearsals to hip-pocket training to fill hours of hurryupandwait, training is a major part of the military experience and can do a lot of work in a MilSF story. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes…

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MILSFPOD S1E15 Humanitarian Missions 53:47

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Considering the missions being carried out by the U.S. military to support victims of the natural disasters in North Carolina and Florida, we figured this would be a good time to talk about humanitarian missions and the roles they can play in great military science fiction stories. Notes from this episode: Learn about Jake McNiece: https://en.wikip…

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MILSFPOD S01E14 From the Military to Writing MILSF 47:12

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A member of the Discord asked how we transitioned from the military to writing Military Science Fiction. We tackle the question and talk about some of the challenges of writing while serving and working later jobs that might not take kindly to "writers." Thanks for hanging out with us! _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick…

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MILSFPOD S01E13 Drone Warfare 49:55

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Drone technology is advancing so quickly in the present day that it can be difficult to imagine how it will affect future combat. Do drones make for interesting stories? We talk about how great military science fiction uses drones, and their impact on future warfare. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Haye…

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MILSFPOD S01E012 Will There Be War 54:00

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With advanced technology, will there still be a need for war? If war is a force that gives us meaning, what does that look like for an advanced society? Today we discusshow humans will most likely find reasons to fight in the future. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S.…

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MILSFPOD S01E11 Worldbuilding and Future History 56:06

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Developing realistic future backdrops can be especially challenging for Military Science Fiction. With advances in technology, will war still exist? Is it really human nature? Well, that seems to be the case. We talk about what details matter, how to make everything tie together in believable ways, and the Rule of Cool. _______________ The Military…

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MILSFPOD S01E10 Rank and its Challenges 54:40

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Rank can be everything in a military story. How characters use their rank to accomplish their goals can be some of the most entertaining stories to read, and increasing pressure of rank can weigh on characters as they progress. Everybody likes to read about a sergeant, close to the action, but it's hard to do generals and admirals well. Let's talk …

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MILSFPODCAST S01E09 Mechs 54:40

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In this episode we bond over a love of Mech Warrior, Titanfall and Robotech, and discuss what it takes to make mechs work in combat, or just go with Rule of Cool. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday (mostly) Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ …

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MILSFPOD S01E08 Invading a Hostile Planet 56:39

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In this episode we discuss the world building aspects of landing a force on a hostile planet. Why would you even want to do it? How far out could defenders see your approach? Why not just lob asteroids? Aliens or humans? Come hang out for some milsf nerdery. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and…

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MILSFPOD S01E07 - Aliens Movie Review 1:08:49

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A piece of the bedrock of Military Science Fiction: Aliens, the second film in the Alien franchise, started many of the tropes we love and expect today. Haven't seen it? About FACE and watch it immediately. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery…

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MILSFPOD S01E06 Death in Military Science Fiction 51:12

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Military Science Fiction tells the stories of war and battle, and people die in battle. What makes a great death and what makes that sacrifice feel wasted? The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: h…

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MILSFPOD S01E05 Relatable Future Military 49:43

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What makes a relatable future military? Some military traditions transcend history, and others depend entirely on weapons systems, societies and economies. We discuss how to make a future military make sense to current day readers. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wedn…

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MILSFPOD S01E04 - The Importance of Rank in Military Science Fiction 59:20

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Today we talk about the importance of rank in military science fiction. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://a…

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S01E03 MILSFPOD - Hard vs Soft Military Science Fiction 51:51

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What makes believable Military Science Fiction? We debate hard vs soft MilSF, what throws us out of a story, and what gets us really excited when a story is right on target. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6…

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MILSFPOD S01E02 - What is Military Science Fiction? 1:08:37

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Is it space opera with military characters? Or is there something unique about a directly military story? We battle it out to reach a definition. Or not. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: htt…

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S01E01 MILSFPOD - Science Fiction Cons for Working Authors 1:02:31

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Rick and James just came back from LibertyCon in Chattanooga, TN, so we're talking about attending conventions as a fan and author. We share stories and tips and tricks on getting the most out of cons. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Weekly every Wednesday. Join our Discord…

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