# Episode 61 – America is a Harsh Mistress [english]

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Podcast: [Zock-Bock-Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zock-bock-radio-6587783)
Published: 2025-01-17T15:14:57+00:00
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Fritz of TENEPOD-fame visits the show to finalize our (four-part) Robert A. Heinlein Trilogy which started at the Empire Never Ended. We discuss Heinlein’s influence on the analog gaming world from Power Armor in Traveller to Battletech, Warhammer 40k, Vampire: The Masquerade, Mecha, OVA Anime itself and beyond, right up to Transhumanism and SpaceX and Project Artemis. We also wrap up the discussion of his novels with a highlight on Podkayne of Mars, Methusaleh’s Children and the remaining juveniles. With Heinlein-Fans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel being very influential, this is more contemporary than anticipated. With fritz and settembrini. Beat „Time Traveller“ courtesy of BLOKKMONSTA Shownotes Heinlein biographical Episode Heinlein’s main three works Episode Telegraph article on purity seals in the Russian Army The Dark Side of Arthur C. Clarke? Video by Collative Learning The Poor Puddin stories , wherein Bob Anson H. tries to educate girls. Dallos OVA ( full ) The bologna massacre , referenced by Dallos Episode on Decartelization Ryan Fleming , mentioned as one of the main „Vampiric“ neo-Nazi David Myatt Sci-Fi inspired Satanist-Neo-Nazi, founder of the O9A Video about the complex setup of the Artemis mission At least 15 starship launches needed…

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