In this episode we discuss the second half of Deuces Down (Wild Cards Book 16). Show Notes Keeping it teeny and tidy: We think the first time we saw Gangsta Joey was in Down and Dirty (Book 5), when Yeoman puts an arrow through the arms of an unnamed mafioso. Let us know if we got that wrong. Here's the pic Ben wanted you to see. General Notes The …

Door Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast

Door Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast

In this episode we discuss the Wild Cards Comic Books, vols 1-4. Show Notes These show notes are short and sweet, like we like our men. Jay does indeed wet the bed in Dead Man's Hand, after his Lovecraftian nightmare. No mention of rubber sheets there, though. Whether he is a habitual bedwetter is still unconfirmed. That milk ducts image isn't real…

This is a preview of our discussion of part two of Black Trump, Wild Cards book 15. To get the full episode (as well as other bonus content), go to Patreon and back us. Pledge $2 or more to unlock earlier premium content, like our Nightflyers commentary track and our discussion of the Jokertown Shuffle reissue.…

This is a preview of our discussion of Black Trump, Wild Cards book 15. To get the full episode (as well as other bonus content), go to Patreon and back us. Pledge $2 or more to unlock earlier premium content, like our Nightflyers commentary track and our discussion of the Jokertown Shuffle reissue.

This is a preview of our premium episode discussing of the extra chapters in Tor's recent Jokertown Shuffle reissue. We didn't cover these stories in our main episode about the book, because they hadn't been published yet. To hear the complete episode, join our Patreon at the $2 per podcast level. This short episode is free to $2 patrons: you'll on…

In this episode we discuss the second half of Marked Cards (Wild Cards Book 14). Show Notes Please donate to Howard's Gofundme for his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/m5dwy-medical-bills-anything-helps and share it on social media. Ben's information on horse penises comes from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stallion#Reproductive_anatomy The …

In this episode we discuss the first half of Marked Cards (Wild Cards Book 14). Show Notes I'm tired so I'm phoning these in this week: Read William F Wu's Triple Dualities article now, please. Angel got gently and correctly dragged in a column about bisexuality and now is FULLY OUT ok. I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle. Barbara …

In this episode we discuss the second half of Card Sharks (Wild Cards Book 13). Show NotesAs we mention in the episode, "Cursum Perficio" (1993) was indeed Kevin Andrew Murphy's first contribution to a Wild Cards novel, although he contributed to the GURPS Wild Cards roleplaying game supplement "Aces Abroad" in 1991. The fictional book within Phili…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Card Sharks (Wild Cards Book 13). Show Notes Here's that water supply article Ben was talking about, and the episode of Planet Money about the same subject that Angel mentioned. Never seen Breakfast at Tiffany's? Here's what they thought was appropriate makeup for Mickey Rooney. As promised, here's a Wik…

Hello Aces & Jokers! Here is a sneak preview of our upcoming Patron-Only episode covering Nightflyers episode 1, available only to our Patreon patrons. If you want to hear more, come on over to patreon.com/acesjokerspod to support the show.Door Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast

In this episode we discuss the second half of Turn of the Cards (Wild Cards Book 12). Show Notes Short and sweet show notes this week: Please add to our Wild Cards Songs playlist on Spotify, and let us know (via email or on Twitter) your rationale for anything you do add. Section titles, implied lyrics, characters based on songs, songs explicit, im…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Turn of the Cards (Wild Cards Book 12). Show Notes Ringworm and Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner were the songs highlighted in this week's episode Gina Carano would make a perfect Hera Victor Milán wasn't joking about the Dutch and their curtain aversion. It has now been THIRTEEN YEARS since Guy Goma …

In this episode we discuss the second half of Dealer's Choice (Wild Cards Book 11). Show Notes Are you aware of the Dunning Kruger effect? Are you capable of knowing whether you are aware of it? Read more about Christopher Duntsch if you dare! There's also a great podcast about him called Dr Death. Here's a discussion of the AI Alignment Problem th…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Dealer's Choice (Wild Cards Book 11). Show Notes CONTEST TIME! Congratulations to Matthew Elmslie, who won the contest from last week's show notes. Oh, you didn't read the show notes? Maybe now you have learned your lesson. September 21st 1990 really was a Friday. I guess they learned their lesson after …

In this episode we discuss the second half of Double Solitaire (Wild Cards Book 10). The authors that contributed to this book are: Melinda Snodgrass George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Double Solitaire (Wild Cards Book 10). The authors that contributed to this book are: Melinda Snodgrass George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon …

In this episode we discuss the second half of Jokertown Shuffle (Wild Cards Book 9). The authors that contributed to this book are: Stephen Leigh John Jos. Miller Melinda Snodgrass Victor Milán Walter Jon Williams Lew Shiner Walton Simons George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great …

In this episode we discuss the first half of Jokertown Shuffle (Wild Cards Book 9). The authors that contributed to this book are: Stephen Leigh John Jos. Miller Melinda Snodgrass Victor Milán Walter Jon Williams Lew Shiner Walton Simons George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great f…

In this episode we discuss the second half of One-Eyed Jacks (Wild Cards Book 8). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walton Simons Chris Claremont Lew Shiner William F. Wu Victor Milán Stephen Leigh Melinda Snodgrass John Jos. Miller Carrie Vaughn Kevin Andrew Murphy George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades …

In this episode we discuss the first half of One-Eyed Jacks (Wild Cards Book 8). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walton Simons Chris Claremont Lew Shiner William F. Wu Victor Milán Stephen Leigh Melinda Snodgrass John Jos. Miller Carrie Vaughn Kevin Andrew Murphy George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Dead Man's Hand (Wild Cards Book 7). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R.R. Martin Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon, and/or leave …

In this episode we discuss the first half of Dead Man's Hand (Wild Cards Book 7). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R.R. Martin Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe.Door Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast

In this episode we discuss the second half of Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards Book 6). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walter John Williams Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Melinda M. Snodgrass Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them o…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards Book 6). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walter John Williams Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Melinda M. Snodgrass Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on…

In this episode we discuss the second half of Down and Dirty (Wild Cards Book 5). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R. R. Martin Roger Zelazny Leanne C. Harper Arthur Byron Cover Melinda M. Snodgrass Edward Bryant Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Pat Cadigan Walter John Williams Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spa…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Down and Dirty (Wild Cards Book 5). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R. R. Martin Roger Zelazny Leanne C. Harper Arthur Byron Cover Melinda M. Snodgrass Edward Bryant Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Pat Cadigan Walter John Williams Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spad…

In this episode we discuss the second half of Aces Abroad (Wild Cards Book 4). The authors that contributed to this book are: Carrie Vaughn Edward Bryant Gail Gerstner-Miller George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Kevin Andrew Murphy Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Michael Cassutt Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Sim…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Aces Abroad (Wild Cards Book 4). The authors that contributed to this book are: Carrie Vaughn Edward Bryant Gail Gerstner-Miller George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Kevin Andrew Murphy Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Michael Cassutt Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simo…

In this episode we discuss the second half of Jokers Wild (Wild Cards Book 3). The authors that contributed to this book are: Edward Bryant George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Fo…

In this episode we discuss the first half of Jokers Wild (Wild Cards Book 3). The authors that contributed to this book are: Edward Bryant George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Fol…

In this episode we discuss the following stories from Aces High (Wild Cards Book 2): Jube (George R R Martin) Unto The Sixth Generation (Walter Jon Williams) Winter's Chill (George R R Martin) Relative Difficulties (Melinda Snodgrass) With a Little Help From His Friends (Victor Milán) By Lost Ways (Pat Cadigan) Mr Koyama's Comet (Walter Jon William…

In this episode we discuss the following stories from Aces High (Wild Cards Book 2): Pennies From Hell (Lewis Shiner) Jube (George R R Martin) Unto The Sixth Generation (Walter Jon Williams) Ashes To Ashes (Roger Zelazny) If Looks Could Kill (Walton Simons) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at …

NOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO! In this episode we discuss the following stories from Wild Cards, Book One: Interlude One (George R R Martin) Captain Cathode and the Secret Ace (Michael Cassutt) Powers (David D. Levine) Shell Games (George R R Martin) Interlude Two (George R R Martin) The Long Dark Night of Fortunato (Lewis Shiner) Transfigurations (Victo…

The very first episode of our podcast about Wild Cards. It lacks the high production values of the later episodes after it became hugely popular and successful and we hired a load of interns, but it's still surprisingly listenable. (Spoilers throughout.)Door Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast