H.G. Wells
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows
A pioneering Victorian-era science fiction author whose influential works—including *The Time Machine*, *War of the Worlds*, and essays on prehistoric humans—fundamentally shaped the speculative fiction genre and established enduring tropes like alien invasions and time travel narratives. His imaginative explorations of future warfare, space travel, and scientific possibilities continue to be referenced across podcasts examining the history of science fiction, its cultural impact, and its influence on later writers and thinkers.
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Episode Appearances
Backlisted · Mar 2, 2026
The Inheritors by William Golding
“Science fiction pioneer; epigraph in The Inheritors; wrote essay 'The Grizzly Ones' about Neanderthals”
Object · Feb 23, 2026
Imagined Futures: Early Sci-Fi and Electric Visions
“Prominent Victorian scientific romance author whose works on space travel and future warfare shaped speculative fiction genre”
Mysterious Universe · Feb 6, 2026
35.05 - MU Podcast - The Time Slip Experience
“Author of 'The Time Machine'; referenced as influential fictional time travel narrative”
Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life · Feb 6, 2026
Union With Christ
“Author cited for historical perspective on hope in secularism before and after World War II”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 3, 2026
Return to Venus with David Grinspoon
“Author of War of the Worlds, influenced by Lowell's Mars canals; established evil alien invasion trope”
LeVar Burton Reads · May 7, 2024
"The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury
“Author whose 'The Time Machine' inspired Bradbury's story and the protagonist's invention”