The Military Science Fiction Podcast
Welcome to the Military Science Fiction Podcast. We’re four veterans who were crazy enough to become writers, and we’re here to talk about what makes great Military Science Fiction.
On board is Rick Partlow, author of more than seventy novels, including Contact Front and the Drop Trooper series, Jeffery H. Haskell, author of the Grimm’s War series, as well as the Wraith and Arsenal superhero series, Josh Hayes, author of the Valor Series and the Operations Manager and Head of Thriller Acquisitions for Aethon Books, and I’m James S. Aaron, author of the Aeon 14: Sentience Wars and Galactic Law series. Visit milsfpod.com and join our Discord at https://discord.gg/Gb2sDbPe
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Character Layers
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.
The boys go on a rant about military covers... and then talk about layering characters for…
Relationships in MILSF (not all the romantic kind)
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.
The boys talk about relationships in Military Scifi, from romantic to family.
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Writer's Cantina 2025 in Salt Lake City Roundup and Thoughts
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.
Hats by https://flamesmith.com/
Thank you Brent for the hats!
Published weekly.
#amwritin…
Mechs and MILSF with Blaine Pardoe
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.
The boys interview the legend, Blaine Pardoe! Published weekly.
#amwriting, #militaryscien…
Future Infantry Weapons
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. Haskel…
Blowing Stuff Up!
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. Haskel…
Liberty Con 2025 Recap
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. Haskel…
Talking with Jonathan Yanez
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. Haskel…
Combat in Extreme Environments
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. Haskel…
Logistics of the Future
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. Haskel…
Near Future vs Far Future Stories
What kind of stories do we like best, near future or far future? Imagining these worlds can be wildly different, and each brings its own challenges and fun.
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, wi…
On Being a "Professional" Author
James and Jeff talk about what has really moved the needle for their careers when it comes to networking, meeting fans, and navigating being online. It's a tough world out there.
The Military Scien…
Announcing a new series by Rick Partlow - Archangel: Fallen
Rick launches his 17th !! new series with Archangel: Fallen. We talk about this exciting new story, and the challenges and rewards of creating something new.
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The Military Science Fiction Podcast, …
MILSFPODS2E17 LL Richman author of Battlefield Diplomacy
Today we talk with author LL Richman about her new series Battlefield Diplomacy and getting the science right while keeping it awesome.
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The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Jos…
MILSFPODS2E17 Aliens in MILSF
Aliens are hard. Developing aliens that enhance a Military SF story is its own unique challenge.
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. …
MILSFPODS2EP14 The Importance of Endings
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.
We finish out our deep dive on plotting and planning with a discussion of what makes a gre…
MILSFPOD S2E13 Why We Love Military Science Fiction
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. Haskel…
S2E013 Our Favorite Military SF Books
We share some our favorite military science fiction books. Some you know, and some are off the beaten path. What's your favorite?
The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes…
MILSFPOD S2E011 - Starship Troopers Review: Things Get Heated and it isn't Dizzy Flores
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…
MILSFPODS2E09 - High Concepts and Plotting, Continued
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 Serge…