A podcast about the science fiction novels and stories of Isaac Asimov. Jason Stark, a seasoned reader of Asimov's novels, joins Stephanie and Jacob Junker, newcomers to the material, and together they investigate the themes and meanings behind the stories of one the most famous Sci Fi authors of all time. From positronic brains to psychohistory and beyond, join Jason, Stephanie and Jacob as they look for the relevance that these stories have for today, and how they speak to big questions and ideas.
Galaxy! is produced by Jason Stark, Stephanie Junker and Jacob Junker.
Jason is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary, pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies, with a focus on the Old Testament. He loves narrative criticism and studying the ways in which meaning and intention are communicated through narrative. A long time Sci Fi fan, Jason came to Asimov's novels starting around middle school, and more recently finished reading through the Foundation Saga, which gave him the idea to create a podcast about it. Jason lives in Wilmore, KY, with his wife and four wonderful daughters. |
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Stephanie grew up in Klamath falls Oregon riding and training horses in the style of hunter jumpers. She’s passionate about animals of all types especially horses. Stephanie has a BA in equine management from Asbury university. She is currently working on her masters at Asbury seminary with an emphasis in theology with the aim of becoming a pastor/theologian. She’s married to Jacob Junker. They live in Wilmore kentucky with their horse Hopalong Kassidy. |
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From Jacob:
With military parents I visited the Air Base in Oregon frequently and became familiar with people from all over the country, interacting with and learning from the many cultures of America in one spot. My first job was gymnastics coach at the age of 14. Coaching forced me to interact with people I like and people I don't like and forced critical thinking and problem solving into my brain early on. I began my psychology degree in Oregon, continued it into Kentucky (BA in Psychology Asbury University), and have begun my classes online for my masters. An easy way to get my attention is to start telling your own story. |