December 6, 2023Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 43 - Love, Jews + Robots …With Guest Host Joshua SkyOur guest host this week, Joshua Sky, is not only a writer for popular properties like He-Man , Heavy Metal Illustrated, and Ben10, but he is also a massive Sci-Fi fan. He gives us an in depth look at how the era of Science Fiction started as well as the multitude of Jewish influences on its progression into modern sci-fi and comic stories. 00:02:20 Torah Smash! Live! 00:04:00 The Jewish influence on modern science fiction00:07:36 The golden age of science fiction00:09:11 Isaac Asimov, an OG Jewish nerd00:11 34 The 3 Jewish Laws of Robotics00:13:58 Asimov’s WWII rescuers00:14:53 Stemming from the science fiction pulps00:18:09 Judaism and jealousy in modern comics00:22:29 Pulp science fiction paved the way for comic mythology00:24:16 Jewish undertones00:26:51 More representation, stemming from our love for others00:30:38 Closing the gears on this robot00:34:04 One last special He-Man Hanukkah smash!Share this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-43-love-jews-and-robots Connect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.