Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how ...
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A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.
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Worldbuilding Blueprints is brought to you by Just In Time Worlds! This podcast aims to guide you through step by step world building. Each season of the podcast will close out with a book that collects the information of the podcast as well as a series of worksheets in one easy to digest and use resource.
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Kinfolklore is a Pop-Culture podcast by two cousins Andrea and Paul. The focus of the show is their shared love of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and worldbuilding within works of fiction.
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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast
World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)
Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer & RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their n ...
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Another actual play podcast focused on worldbuilding and Improv amongst friends, living out fully fleshed-out worlds.Current Campaign: Occult Club (Ran By Dio, Players include Danny, Mik, Jas, and Kenny)Dio: Twitter.com/pmunivevoDanny: https://twitter.com/RainingRoses_/Mik: https://www.instagram.com/issyaboimic/Kenny: https://twitter.com/eldr1tchmoonJas: https://twitter.com/GoopieGhost
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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
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The Pod Called Quest is here to bring you the best long-form actual play podcast around. Die-hard players of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, the PCQ is dedicated to telling great stories while also fully utilizing the incredible ruleset that the Pathfinder RPG provides. All of this coupled with ardent devotion to quality audio and community engagement. So grab a drink and take a seat. For today, we quest!
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The Worldbuilder's Tavern is a bi-weekly podcast for sci-fi and fantasy writers. The hosts (writer, makeup artist, and dungeon master Emma Maione; writer and developmental editor Allison Alexander; and marketing manager and academic Christiana Jones) break down the worldbuilding of speculative shows, movies, and books, sharing insights into how creatives can apply professional storytelling techniques to their own projects.
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor
Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Deep beneath the soil of a dead world, there is life. Tales From The Low City is a collection of tales from a strange, bleak, and beautiful world where all creatures great and small, ambitious and content, bipedal and tripedal and quadrupedal must come together and make something like "civilisation". Created by Dom Guilfoyle. Support the show: www.patreon.com/domguilfoyle Discord: https://discord.gg/BF5Ar6pNny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every episode is a prayer, some prayers are answered, and a prayer granted can upend the world. Each episode, each prayer, is a single desperate moment of a life in another world. A world shaped by the divine. The voices we hear know an omnipotent being is listening. They know not all pleas are granted – but some are. And they believe in the benevolence of their god. Desperation and calculation, need and desire render each new character in vivid shades. And episode by episode, a miraculous y ...
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Join Will and Eli as we build a fantasy world from scratch. From creation myth, to magic system, to the specifics of how a single city started and grew, we're out to create an entire wold.
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Science fiction and fantasy podcasting at its finest!
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No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier Zhou Enjoy yourself in the chaotic, fantastical world of "No Return," where the worldbuilding ambition rivals Robert Jordan, the humour channels Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, and the violence echoes Tom Sharpe—all wrapped in the indie punk aesthetic of a one man band making content on a laptop powered by a potato. This full cast comedy fantasy spans a diverse array of tales: - Clumsy Divine Quests: Join researchers on accidental divine missions. - Merce ...
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Worldbuilders Weekly brings you interviews with authors, artists, designers and more from the sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming community. Every episode also includes the latest news from Patrick Rothfuss' geek-powered charity: treasures from the Worldbuilders Market, trivia, nerdy tangents, and plenty of geeks-doing-good stories thanks to your incredible support! Worldbuilders works to create sustainable change for the better throughout the world in partnership with other charities and through ou ...
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Each episode, long-time worldbuilding duo Lauren Harris and Adryn Erickson pair with Farm to Taber's plant medicine PhD, Dr. Sarah Taber to interview experts on topics like Ancient Trade Routes or 3D Printing in Space, then use what they learned to brainstorm a sci-fi or fantasy world listeners can use and make their own.
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A podcast about writing fantasy and sci-fi.
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The Sonderlings are a collective of creators dedicated to exploring storytelling and worldbuilding within the framework of indie and OSR tabletop games, usually RPGs. We are currently exploring the untamed spheres and hump-backed skies of Troika! and hope you join us for the ride.
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A creative world building exercise led by brothers Michael and Greg Starks, in which they attempt to build fantasy and sci-fi worlds every week using only three words as the basis. Good, bad, and ugly ideas are all welcome here.
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Self-published author River FR Kennedy (The Chronicles of Dranik) hosts an informative fantasy writing podcast. Covering all aspects of fantasy writing, from worldbuilding and language creation to tips and tricks on how to take your writing to the next level.
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Join Vin, Varren, Mia, and Freya on an extraordinary journey through the mysterious Missing Moment in the captivating Pathfinder 2e adventure path "Gatewalkers." Get ready for thrilling encounters, epic quests, and unimaginable discoveries. Don't miss a single moment of this thrilling show!
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The cast of The Pod Called Quest brings you a brand new adventure via Paizo's Jade Regent Adventure Path! Join us as five unlikely heroes embark on a simple quest that eventually proves far more vital than it immediately appears. From thwarting a local nuisance to uncovering a decades-old secret that could change the course of a nation forever, find out what adventures await us along The Way of the Rusty Dragon!
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Welcome to Strange Nude Worlds, a podcast where your charming hosts Hal and Jen discuss kink- and fetish-based worldbuilding projects through the twin lenses of "speculative fiction as social commentary" and "fetish fiction as tool for sexual pleasure". Whether you're fascinated by the sociopolitical implications of Omegaverse or you just want to learn how to make your kink the focus of a fictional setting without making it unsexy, this is the podcast for everyone who thinks WAY too hard abo ...
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Welcome to Rolling with Legends! Interviews with all sorts of people who have interesting knowledge, experiences and insights. RwL gives GMs, players, writers, and storytellers the tools they need to level up their adventures. From #gmadvice to #writing to #ttrpg to just plain #curiosity. Subscribe, comment, and join us! #ttrpg #rpg #gaming #GM #GMing #writing #fiction #fantasy #narrative #storytelling
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A Fantasy Worldbuilding Audio Narrative. Let me tell you of my world, Vhul. Its history, the memories of its people, they drift upon the black sea roiling just outside these walls. And if I am lucky, I may pluck something worth telling from those depths. We'll start at Rham Sek, the Great City of the Swamp. Then we'll meet a group of friends at play in a dusty plaza of that city and follow them as they go on an adventure. Sushya Sek will come next, and all the mysteries of the God Mage who r ...
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An author and an editor interview entrepreneurs and world-class artists as they chronicle their journey to create their own publishing house and film studio around the fictional fantasy universe "The Oracle of the Dread Gods" by host, Jay Swanson.
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The Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust is a nonprofit with the mission of helping writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror improve their work. To fulfill our mission, we offer Your Personal Odyssey Writing Workshop, an intensive, one-on-one online program, customized for each student. Top authors, editors, and agents serve as guest lecturers and guest critiquers. We also offer five-week online writing classes each winter; webinars, critiques, consultations, and coaching year-r ...
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Exploring the fundamentals of classic fantasy adventure gaming
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Make Every Word Count is aimed at new and struggling writers as a guide to help them with issues they may face when it comes to publishing.
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Keeping things fun and imaginative while talking all things tabletop rpg, especially Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D5e)!
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How to use gambling and boardgames in fantasy writing and worldbuilding
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Send us a Text Message. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds Join the Conversation: https://discord.gg/RMVagJDuqbBy Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: Genre Mashups in Fantasy (with Julia Vee, Robert Jackson Bennett, Josiah Bancroft & More)
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NOTE: This is the final TBRCon2024 highlight. See you all at TBRCon2025! Every Friday, we've highlighted a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. For this final week, join moderator/author Julia Vee and authors Robert Jackson Bennett, Josiah Ba…
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5 Pitfalls of Writing Political Fantasy and how to fix them
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Send us a Text Message. Political fantasy is a complicated genre. Avoid these 5 common pitfalls in crafting your fantasy plots and learn how to create a compelling and realistic political world in your fantasy story. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage m…
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Episode 135: Philosophical Acts of Translation, ft. KEN LIU
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What can translation and transmission of ideas and stories over time teach us about a society -- and about storytelling? Guest Ken Liu joins us to talk about the intertwining of philosophy, imagination, and translation. As writers, we can never fully translate the story that plays out in our heads onto the page, because every reader will imagine so…
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Ep. 117: James S.A. Corey talk The Mercy of Gods, The Expanse, Science & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling co-authors Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck (AKA James S.A. Corey) about their new novel The Mercy of Gods, The Expanse series, blending genres and authorial voice, history and posthumanism, technology and humanity’s future, Babylon and intelligence, space opera and cultural refer…
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Send Us Something Good! Canada Finds Doghead while Topper mourns the arms of Chris Ryan. Hypermall is a game made by Rat Bastard Games, it's right here! https://rat-bastard-games.itch.io/hypermall-unlimited-violence Back Hypermall physical here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hammercitygames/hypermall-unlimited-violence-physical-release CAST …
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: Why Are Dragons Beloved in Fantasy? (with Christopher Paolini, Jenn Lyons, Anthony Ryan & More)
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Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/blogger Beth Tabler and authors Christopher Paolini, Jenn Lyons, Anthony Ryan, Ryan Cahill and ML Spencer for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Why Are Dra…
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It's an Exolore x Pale Blue Pod crossover! Moiya and comedian Corinne Caputo talk about JWST's iconic first images, then pick one as the setting for their world. They imagine a planet of scaly people who love a relaxing train ride. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Corinne Caputo is a comedian and author o…
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5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene | Episode 25
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Send us a Text Message. The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write! But don’t worry—I’m here to help simplify and clarify the progress! In this episode, you’ll discover: 5 E…
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How to create political fantasy using history and myths!
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Send us a Text Message. Do you want to create a world that's rife with intrigue? A story that ebbs and flows with the beats of politics? Join me and let's mine the Merovingian history for myth, lore, plot, and characters! Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Eng…
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Ep. 116: Writing from the End with Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing from the End with co-authors Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle. During the episode, Julia and Ken work back from the end, exploring endings that they love, how to plan your ending while leaving room for spontaneity, writing endings for sequels and series, managing s…
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S14 Ep8: Kinfolklore: House Of The Dragon Sn.2 (Episode 8)
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Andrea and Paul are back to cover the second season of the HBO prequel to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. The war of ravens and letters is over, and the war of Fire and Blood has begun. Tune in as they go into detail of each episode week to week! Remember, ALL Must Choose!By Kinfolklore
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Send Us Something Good! Mr. Robits meets Porcupine Man while On Topp and Ryan try to solve a missing persons case. Hypermall is a game made by Rat Bastard Games, it's right here! https://rat-bastard-games.itch.io/hypermall-unlimited-violence Back Hypermall physical here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hammercitygames/hypermall-unlimited-viole…
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784. Demolition Man (1993) — Torture Cinema #144
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Stallone’s butt, fast food wars, and the three seashells, oh my! Shaun Duke, Trish Matson, and returning champion Julia Rios join forces to tackle 1993’s Demolition Man! Together, they try to make sense of the film’s timeline, discuss the innovation of Taco Bell, and unpack the extremes of radical freedom and radical control. Plus more! Thanks for …
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783. Adrian Tchaikovsky (a.k.a. The Strange Programmer) — Service Model
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Special programming, societal collapse, and funny robots, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser are joined by Adrian Tchaikovsky for an interview about his latest novel, Service Model. Together, they explore the complex question of robot sentience, life as a robot that isn’t sentient, the challenges of narratives with unusual protagonists, and so m…
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With the walls literally caving in, the Thanes make a break for safety! JOIN OUR DISCORD Check out the CAUSES WE SUPPORT to get involved and donate! Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Tracklist and Creative Commons Attribution Can Be Viewed HERE Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” C…
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Unleash the power of symbols in cultural world building!
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Send us a Text Message. Join Marie in discussing how to create a cultural symbols My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Referenced Videos: Using currencies in plots: ht…
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🍄 MUSHROOM BLUES SPOILERCAST 🍄 with Fiction Fans Podcast & Krystle Matar
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WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for Adrian M. Gibson's Mushroom Blues. Join Adrian M. Gibson, Krystle Matar and Sara & Lilly from Fiction Fans Podcast for a spoiler-filled discussion of Adrian's debut novel Mushroom Blues. This originally aired in audio on the Fiction Fans Podcast feed. ABOUT THE BOOK: Mushroom Blues is book one in Th…
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Foggy Outline presents I Need A Miracle An original audio drama produced by Wireless Theatre Season 1 begins on 29 August and continues weekly on Thursdays. Credits Our trailer features the voices of: Annette Badland David Holt Matt Boothman Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sarah Buchynski Cover art by Dionysis Livanis Transcript I Need A …
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9 Tricks to Overcome Writer's Block and Keep Your Writing on Track | Episode 24
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Send us a Text Message. Writer's block is one of the most challenging hurdles an author can encounter. It has the power to derail brilliant stories and thwart dreams of becoming a published author. But fear not—there are effective strategies to combat this creativity killer and keep your writing journey on course. In this episode, we'll delve into …
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S14 Ep7: Kinfolklore: House Of The Dragon Sn.2 (Episode 7)
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Andrea and Paul are back to cover the second season of the HBO prequel to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. The war of ravens and letters is over, and the war of Fire and Blood has begun. Tune in as they go into detail of each episode week to week! Remember, ALL Must Choose!By Kinfolklore
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Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale
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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…
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Episode 134: Print The Legend: Weaving Myth and History into One, ft. NALO HOPKINSON
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Where does mythology come from? How does it tie us together? What does one world's mythology tell us about its people, how they view themselves, and their interactions with the divine? We speak to Nalo Hopkinson about myths, mythologies, folklore, and the stories that we tell each other as well as the stories we invent. [Transcript TK] Our Guest: N…
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Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale
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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…
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5 Ways to spice up your magic system using the natural world!
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Send us a Text Message. Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Eng…
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Ep. 115: Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle talk Blood Jade, Co-Writing, Sequels & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with authors Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle about their new novel Blood Jade, how they met in middle school, co-writing vs. solo writing, going from self-publishing to traditional, worldbuilding and mythology in The Phoenix Hoard, setting stories in San Francisco and Tokyo, creating characters that…
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Elevate Your Story by including the Performing Arts in Fantasy Worldbuilding!
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Send us a Text Message. Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Eng…
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Cruel Summer 8: A Day In Iana Part 3
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Send Us Something Good! The Gang makes it to Iana, a lovely place in the midst of a gang war. On Topp meets his hero, Canada Finds some clues and Robits helps the Philosophers. Get Hypermall and other games for a good cause here! https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestine Hypermall is a game made by Rat Bastard Games, it's right here! https://rat-…
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: Success & Satisfaction as an Author (with Christian "Miles" Cameron, Claire North, Andrea Stewart & More)
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Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Christian "Miles" Cameron and authors Claire North, Andrea Stewart, R.R. Virdi, J E Hannaford and Joshua Walker for a TBRCon2024 panel on…
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S14 Ep6: Kinfolklore: House Of The Dragon Sn.2 (Episode 6)
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Andrea and Paul are back to cover the second season of the HBO prequel to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. The war of ravens and letters is over, and the war of Fire and Blood has begun. Tune in as they go into detail of each episode week to week! Remember, ALL Must Choose!By Kinfolklore
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782. Star Paws (2016) — Torture Cinema #143
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Mutant cats, bad paleontology, and doggies, oh my! Shaun Duke and Paul Weimer join forces with the phenomenal Foz Meadows for a bonkers discussion of 2016’s Star Paws! Together, they untangle the film’s plot about a super bone, get lost in its perception of time, and ponder the romantic relationships of the onscreen dogs. Plus more! Thanks for list…
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Moiya asks pop culture writer Amanda Silberling about her favorite video game, Splatoon! It involves squid kids, apocalypse stories, judgemental cats, and just the right level of violence. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Amanda Silberling is a senior culture writer at TechCrunch and co-host of Wow If Tru…
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4 Steps to Writing a Flawed Protagonist Who Readers Love | Episode 23
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Send us a Text Message. Most writers understand that creating a character with no flaws is a huge turnoff to readers because it’s hard to feel connected to someone who is perfect and does everything right. But how do you give your protagonist flaws that feel real and authentic instead of superficially layered on? Worry no more! In this episode, we…
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Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts
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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…
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Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts
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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…
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2.22 Comedy and Characters in Pirates of the Caribbean
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In this episode, we're talking about humour, character arcs, prologues, pirate mythology, and more in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Proprietor's Pick: The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: Twitter | …
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Ep. 114: Deep Worldbuilding with Paolo Bacigalupi (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Deep Worldbuilding with award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi. During the episode, Paolo delves deep into worldbuilding, laying out how to create immersive worlds, his worldbuilding process, deep vs. broad worldbuilding, keeping track of details, lived-in worlds, …
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Send Us Something Good! Get troika here: https://melsonian-arts-council.itch.io/troika-numinous-edition Step into Sphere 527 in this four-parter troika adventure. Danny ( https://twitter.com/RainingRoses_ ) Dio ( https://twitter.com/Pmunivevo ) Michael ( https://www.instagram.com/issyaboimic/ ) Support the Show.…
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The Thanes confront the Impercynator! JOIN OUR DISCORD Check out the CAUSES WE SUPPORT to get involved and donate! Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Tracklist and Creative Commons Attribution Can Be Viewed HERE Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Comp…
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: The Rise of Novellas (with Martha Wells, Veronica Roth, P. Djèlí Clark & More)
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Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Moses Ose Utomi and panelists Martha Wells, Veronica Roth, P. Djèlí Clark, Malka Older and Beth Tabler for a TBRCon2024 panel on "The Ris…
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