Science fiction fandom other groups including LGBT communities, libertarians, neo-pagans, and space activist groups like the L5 Society, among many others. Some groups exist almost entirely within fandom but are distinct and cohesive subcultures in their own rights, such as filkers, costumers, and convention runners (sometimes called "SMOFs"). Fandom encompasses subsets of fans that are principally interested in a single writer or subgenre, such as Tolkien fandom, and ("Trekkies"). Even short-lived television series may have dedicated followings, such as the fans of Joss Whedon's "Firefly" television series and movie "Serenity", known as Browncoats. Participation in science fiction fandom often overlaps with other similar
The Science Fiction Radio Show Association presumably has custody of the tapes, but the organization has not been active for a number of years. Lane and Carson retired from Odessa College and continue to pursue interests in Odessa. Vernon now lives in New Orleans and still collects, specializing in the works of Philip K. Dick The Science Fiction Radio Show The Science Fiction Radio Show was on the air between 1980–1983, the final two years in national syndication. The program broadcast recorded interviews with people related to science fiction and fantasy, mostly authors, but also movie and television people, scientists, artists, editors, agents, publishers, critics,