What Do Aliens Eat? Food in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Whether you’re an adorable, candy-loving alien, a lost hobbit, a
Federation starship captain, or the King in the North, you still
need to eat. This episode, Gastropod is exploring the weird and
wonderful world of food in science fiction and fantasy, from
well-loved standards like Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings, to
modern favorites like The Expanse, and all of the esoteric cult
classics (parasitic frozen desserts, anyone?) in between. We talk
to some of our favorite writers about how food helps them build
worlds both foreign and familiar, chat with a legendary Hollywood
food stylist to see how she brings stomach-turning Klingon meals
and peacock-laden fantasy feasts to life on screen, and catch up
with some of our listeners about the imagined tastes they’ll never
forget. Fire up the replicator, pour yourself a glass of blue milk,
and enjoy a bite of Lembas bread as you join us at this buffet of
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