A Podcast with Creative Conversations and jumping down rabbit holes with Michael Andrew and Adrian Harris.
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Prepare for a mind-bending trip down memory lane as these Gen-Xers dive deep (really deep) into the pop culture rabbit hole that shaped their SoCal childhoods during the infamous 70s and 80s. The stakes are low (very low) as Chris and Jeff navigate a bizarre and long forgotten minefield of historical minutia that will have you frantically searching the interweb for proof that any of this stuff actually happened. So sit back, relax, and do something that Chris and Jeff never could as kids -- ...
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Welcome to Season 4 of Mythmakers! Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world's greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, and th ...
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Join Tyler (TovarishWorks) Josh (Echo_Does_Knives) and Frank (DoctorFrunkey) as we jump down the rabbit hole of high end knives!
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Are You Ready To Jump Down The Rabbit Hole? We dive deep into internet mysteries, trying to decipher fact from fiction. Buy us a coffee and support the show! https://ko-fi.com/cloudedpodcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clouded/support
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Toxic relationships. Healthy relationships. Life during our late 20s in 2024. Life lessons. Life goals. Life fails. Sex. Relationships. Conspiracy theories. And so much more. This podcast knows no bounds, come hang with me and jump down all the rabbit holes of life.
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Join two college best buds, Karim and JC (alternatively JC and Karim) as they sit down with a casual bev (or three) to recount tales from their respective weeks, crack a joke, or just jump down the proverbial rabbit hole. Cheers!
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We tell the true crime, paranormal and historical stories that drag you down the rabbit hole.
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Have you ever wondered what gave birth to the stories we tell around the campfire? What happened in our history that caused spooky tales of creatures such as werewolves and ladies in white to be passed down from generation to generation? And more importantly, why are we still so fascinated with the macabre? Join me as I jump down the rabbit hole of a new subject each week and attempt to stitch together the history of all things strange and spooky. Visit FascinatingPodcasts.com for more info.
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Woah, careful! You’re way too deep in the rabbit hole. Not Today Alice!! A show about going down the rabbit hole of your heavy thoughts, what to do when you’re there, and how to leave feeling better and stronger. Anything can send you down the rabbit hole whether it’s an unpleasant interaction in a parking lot or a negative state of mind that you’re stuck in and can’t seem to leave. The rabbit hole is a bottomless pit. Navigating your way through it is much easier in the company of friends. ...
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Join your host Army Veteran and lover of the strange, Brodie Bruce. As he dives into all types of subjects. From the Paranormal, to Creatures of the Night, World Domination, Mind Control, Secret Projects, Hidden History, Unclassified Operations and so much more. Let’s base jump down some deep, deep rabbit holes and expose what’s hiding in the dark. https://thesecretsquirrelpodcast.com/
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Chef Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura are co-owners and business partners with over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. We all love to eat well, drink and be merry and we got pretty good at selling that whole thing with our two Atlanta based restaurants, il Giallo and Lagarde, so we’ve decided to share our food and wine experience in a podcast that covers our experiences and expertise with a great sense of humor and without taking ourselves too bloody seriously. Welcome to Katze ...
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**Warning: the.SoL.method may cause self love. Are you frustrated with your life? Does it feel like you keep hitting your head on a glass ceiling in your finances, relationships, your career, or with your kids? You want to fix it; but the harder you try, the more you feel lost. I get it, I was there too; until I transformed my life. Now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you. I’ll be your coach. If you’re done with living an unfulfilling life and ready to get on the field and WIN, I’m ...
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Teenage Hijinks South of the Border, Tequila Poppers, and the Legendary Donkey Show
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Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 3
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Thomas Guides, Token Wars, and that time Chris got a "B" on his Buzzer
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... The Summer of 1980 / Huckleberry Hound (again) / Latchkey Kids / Cheerios / hose water / parental neglect / Otter Pops / Space food Sticks / LIFE cereal / plaster casts / Family Fun Center / Video Arcades / Token Wars / Asteroids / Missile Command / Tank Battle / Pacman / Pinball / Drama Class / “sard…
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Dungeons and Dragons, Satan Worshippers, and that time Jeff made an Illegal Purchase from an Arms Dealer
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Stormtroopers / Spiderman / Star Wars / Cosplay / Comic-Con (again) / Wolverine/ Wonder Woman (again) / Jedi Knights / Seinfeld / Transformers / Iron Man / Darth Vader / Tie Fighter / Ant Man / Lucasfilm / Pulp Fiction / Nerf Blasters / Uncle Owen / Bat Girl / Yvonne Craig / Cat Woman / Julie Newmar /…
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The Twelve: Liz Hyder and Timeslip Fantasy
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One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy - and so on today’s episode of Mythmakers, we are delighted to meet Liz Hyder, author of award-winning Bearmouth and forthcoming The Twelve (coming October 2024 from Pushkin Press). The Twelve is a wonderful YA fantasy adventure set in Pembrokeshire Wales, it is a gripping mystery …
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Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 2
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Flying Cars, Jetpacks, and that time Chris was Almost Murdered
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Flying cars / Jetpacks / Teleportation / Moon Bases / The Space Shuttle / Mars Missions / Space Stations / Six Million Dollar Man (again) / Ark II / The Sharper Image / A.I. / Electric Cars / Star Trek / Black Mirror (again) / The Big Blue Marble / Phaser Pistols / Lightspeed Travel / Hypo Spray / The…
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Fedoras, Cringey Bands, and the Dawn of Music Television
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Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has teamed up with the next generation, in her daughter Pheobe Gittins and her writing partner Arty Papageorgiou, to produce an anime-style fantasy film based on the story of Helm Hammerhand and his family. …
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Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 1
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We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Evel Knieval, Lynda Carter, and the Battle of the Network Stars
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Evel Knievel and the toy Stunt Cycle / The Fonz (again) / Demolition Derby’s / Snake River Canyon / John Denver / Drag Racing / The Wide World of Sports / Stock Cars / Funny Cars / Dick Dastardly / Wacky Races / The Malachi Brothers / Pinky Tuscadero / Leather Tuscadero / Suzie Quatro / Grease (again)…
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Lucy Strange: The Island at the Edge of Night
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Ever wondered what it would be like to be caught in a living nightmare and shipped off to a mysterious island to attend a lethal boarding school? You can find out by joining Julia Golding and Lucy Strange on today’s episode of Mythmakers as they celebrate the publishing of Lucy's new middle grade novel: The Island at the Edge of Night. Stick around…
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Retro Marijuana, Vicks VapoRub, and ABC After School Specials
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Camp Lejeune / Vicks VapoRub / Mandela Effect / Triamenic / Linear D / Corinthian Leather / Bactine Spray / Solarcaine / General Hospital / Guiding Light / The Days of Our Lives / Dinah Shore / Mike Douglas / Jack LaLanne (again) / Hot Wheels / Frisbees / Slip ‘n Slides / Doan’s Pills / Ex-Lax / Hambu…
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The Rings of Power, Season 2: Our Hopes and Fears
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Amazon has released its teaser trailer and the first 'behind the scenes' video of The Rings of Power: Season 2. Join Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers to find out what appears to be included in this upcoming season. Do you share our hopes and fears that this series might not regain its mojo? Is it too sprawling, as Julia believes, or d…
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Crappy Cars, Count Chocula, and the Lost Art of Eating a Pine Tree.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode’s PULLS... Old School Car Alarms and Car Stereos / Mad Jacks / DOW Stereo / Circuit City / Blaupunkt / Audiovox / Alpine / Michael Schenker Group / George Martin / The Beatles / VW Jetta / VW Rabbit / VW Scirocco / VW Bug / Triumph TR8 / Sheepskin Seat Covers / Steering Wheel Wraps / Louvres / Car Bra / Pop-up H…
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Hunt for Gollum: What Might Be in Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis' New Film
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Very excitingly, Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis have announced that they are teaming up for a new film: The Hunt for Gollum. Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding will take us through the material that they will be drawing on and what the story possibilities are in this LotR prequel. Don't forget to let us know what you'd like…
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Talky Tina, Supernatural Women, and the Show that Jumped the Shark.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Jumping the Shark / Bewitched / I Dream of Jeanie / My Favorite Martian / Hogan’s Heroes / Elizabeth Montgomery / Barbara Eden / Bill Bixby (again) / Ray Walston / Jeff Spicoli / Happy Days (again) / CCD / James Dean / Animal House / The Brady Bunch / The Partridge Family / The Love Boat / Bernie Kope…
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Should Dark Lords be Rationed? Evil in Fantasy - Part 2
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Today on Mythmakers we enter into the second part of our discussion of evil in fantasy stories, progressing on to contemporary fantasy stories, and beginning with Harry Potter. Who is the most interesting evil character in Rowling's world? See if you agree with Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker’s picks! The discussion moves on to mad scientists, spa…
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Magicians, Candy Cigarettes, and the Shrouded Mysteries of Farrell's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Willie Tyler and Lester / Wayland Flowers and Madame / Jay Johnson / Soap / Doug Henning / Magic (the movie) / David Copperfield / Mark Wilson / The Wonderful World of Alakazam / Trilogy of Terror / Zuni Warrior / Peter Frampton / Saturday Night Fever / Vanilla Fudge / Bob Ross / Mr. Magico / Marshall…
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Should Dark Lords be Rationed? Evil in Fantasy - Part 1
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Terry Pratchett famously said that “dark lords should be rationed” - but there is so much more to say about evil in fantasy than the cliche of the dark lord in a sinister tower at the bottom right of your map! On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker look at the philosophical underpinnings of evil, starting with the Inklin…
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Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where we've boldly picked our top five moments in The Lord of the Rings novels! Have a listen as Julia Golding takes a closer look at each moment, diving into what exactly makes these five the top contenders. Agree with our choices? Let us know! For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writ…
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Comic Books, Schoolhouse Rock, and Sea Monkeys.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Comic books / Comic Conventions / Freshen Up Gum (yes, again) / MAD Magazine / Cracked Magazine / Dynamite Magazine / Sweat Hogs / Welcome Back Kotter / Sea Monkeys / School book clubs / Chico and the Man / Happy Days / TV catch phrases / Encyclopedia Brown / The Phantom Tollbooth / Sit on it / It’s n…
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Join in on today’s episode of Mythmakers as we dive into the surprising similarities between writing historical fiction and fantasy fiction. Julia Golding, whose adult historical novel ‘The Persephone Code’ comes out this week, reflects on her experience of writing both. We go through the research, locations, rule setting and much more that goes in…
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Polaroids, The Exorcist, and Long Duk Dong.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Fotomat / Polaroid / Sav-On / Robin Williams / Ford Pinto / Ghostbusters / Builder’s Emporium / Escape to Witch Mountain / Animal House / double features / Tony and Tia / Eddie Albert / Green Acres / Sixteen Candles / Molly Ringwald / Anthony Michael Hall / John Cusack / Long Duk Dong / The Breakfast …
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Romantasy: Rebecca Yarros and the Latest Fantasy Craze
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What's all this fuss about romantasy? Accompany Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers on a quest for the origin of this sub-fantasy genre, and for the subsequent deep dive into Rebecca Yarros' breakout success: Fourth Wing. Can you find the recipe for a successful romantasy? Is it too late to join in the craze if you are a writer whose boo…
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Gym Showers, Girl Fights, and the Gum that goes Squirt.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Freshen up / “not so fresh” / when things got softer / Keebler Elves / school fights / gym class / Barbara Eden / Daisy Duke / school bungalows / Zips / Thom MCan / Kinney shoes / film projectors / Johnny Tremain / substitute teachers / the weird kids / Yard Duties / pencil fights!…
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Cultural Takeover? 3 Body Problem and Other Adaptations
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has raised some questions as to whether or not it is right to move a story’s adaptation to a different country. Is it cultural appropriation or a justifiable reinterpretation? On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re taking a journey through Blade Runner, Matilda, and Wonka to HG Wells. Join the discussion as Julia Golding c…
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The Poseidon Adventure, Husky Kids, and One-Eyed Celebrities.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS... Poseidon Adventure / Jaws / Ernest Borgnine / Barney Miller / Sandy Duncan / Jake and the Fat Man / Fatty Arbuckle / Chubby Checker / Fats Domino / Minnesota Fats / Ironside / Raymond Burr / Toughskins / Sears / Kurt Russell / Dennis the Menace / The Streets of San Francisco / A Quinn Martin Productio…
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Percy Jackson... Our Verdict on the Adaptations
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What makes for a good adaptation of a beloved book series? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the latest fantasy series to undergo a significant adaptation: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. What are the strengths of the book? What went wrong - or right - in the movie adaptation in 2010? And what has Disney made of t…
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Suzy Chapstick, Tan Lines, and Killer Bees from Africa.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS.... Suzy Chapstick / Lip Gloss / Goody combs / Bain de Soleil / Wessonality / OP’s / Lightning Bolt / Rainbow Wallet / Boogie Boards / Leashes / Churchills / Duck Feet / Sea Hunt / 501's / Dittos Jeans / Jordache Jeans / Tough Skins / Steve Austin / Six Million Dollar Man (woman and dog) / Green Acres / …
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On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding reviews the latest Netflix fantasy film offering: Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Take a listen and see if you agree with her verdict! We’ll take a moment to think about the modern version of fairytale heroines - are they really so original? For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, …
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The Zipper, Road Rash, and a Poodle in the Microwave.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode's PULLS.... Lech Walesa / Adam 12 / Whistling Petes / Spider eggs in Bubble Yum / A poodle in the microwave / The Zipper / The Himalaya / Norman Rockwell / Glass Thermos / Snoballs / Lunch ladies / Baseball card gum / Coke and Pop Rocks / The Toboggan!
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What effect has Peter Jackson’s filming of two Tolkien trilogies had on New Zealand? Has New Zealand skewed our appreciation of Tolkien's works? What would happen if future filmmakers chose other locations - or ventured into a CGI environment? Julia Golding has just arrived back from visiting this beautiful country, we invite you to join us as she …
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The Oscars are fast approaching and we’re starting off Season 5 of Mythmakers with Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discussing the intriguing history of awards and fantasy films. It may not be true that fantasy films don't receive recognition, but which ones tend to attract the votes? And why don't performances in fantasy films receive many nominat…
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Mythmakers Season 4 Wrap Up: Season Highlights
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As 2023 — and our fourth season of Mythmakers — draw to a close, we’re taking a look back at our 5 most popular episodes of the season. Whether you’re interested in vampires and werewolves, or the phenomenon of smaller than average folk being a story’s focus, or if you share our overwhelming fascination with the great J.R.R. Tolkien and his fellow …
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Universes - Good or Bad for Creativity
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It would seem that every fandom is getting its own universe; First Marvel, then DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter and now the Whoniverse. Is this phenomenon good for the future of fantasy creativity? Which universes are flourishing, and which are exhausted? Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker to consider this phenomenon and its effects, is i…
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The Dr Who Episode: Steve Cole and MG Harris - Part 2
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Dr Who is celebrating 60 years and getting its own Whoniverse - thanks to the BBC link up with Disney. To celebrate this most British of time travellers, Julia Golding is joined by two Dr Who experts, Steve Cole and MG Harris. Both have written for the Dr Who spin-off books Steve, in particular, is very involved in current and future plans, includi…
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The Dr Who Episode: Steve Cole and MG Harris - Part 1
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Dr Who is celebrating 60 years and getting its own Whoniverse - thanks to the BBC link up with Disney. To celebrate this most British of time travellers, Julia Golding is joined by two Dr Who experts, Steve Cole and MG Harris. Both have written for the Dr Who spin-off books Steve, in particular, is very involved in current and future plans, includi…
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60 years on from the death of CS Lewis how is his legacy viewed? We’ll look at him as writer, academic and as a Christian apologist. Join us to find out why he is like camembert and to discover the hidden Lewis novel that you've probably not read - and yet it is arguably his best work for adults. Why has he attracted detractors, from his own biogra…
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David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 2
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We are set for outer space as Julia Golding talks to the award-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine. David shares his journey into science fiction writing and guides us through a deep dive into the pulp fiction of the mid-20th century - so get your boy, babe, and bug-eyed monster ready! David is not just a writer, but an expert on sci-fi,…
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David D. Levine: The Kuiper Belt Job – Part 1
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We are set for outer space as Julia Golding talks to the award-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine. David shares his journey into science fiction writing and guides us through a deep dive into the pulp fiction of the mid-20th century - so get your boy, babe, and bug-eyed monster ready! David is not just a writer, but an expert on sci-fi,…
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Vampires v. Werewolves - the Halloween Edition
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As Halloween approaches Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the fantasy origins of two of our favourite spooky creatures - Vampires and Werewolves. Who was the inspiration for the first vampire novel? What are the origins of werewolves? Stop press - there is both a vampire and a werewolf in Tolkien’s works - but where? What evolving metaphors …
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Result of the Oxford/Pushkin Children's Fantasy Prize
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Join us for a very special episode of Mythmakers: an Inklings style reading of our finalists in the inaugural Oxford/Pushkin Children's Fantasy Prize. Meet all of the talented writers who made it to the finals and stay tuned to hear who our winner is! For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our a…
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Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker as they discuss the issue of scale when writing fantasy. Starting small by thinking of smaller than average people at the heart of a story, follow us as we travel from Aristophanes “The Frogs” all the way to Barbie, with an in-depth discussion of the inner lives of hobbits. Does being small equate to being simp…
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Anna Waterworth - The Girl Who Grew Wings
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Internationally acclaimed fantasy author, Anna Waterworth, pays a visit to the Mythmakers studio to talk about her latest book, The Girl who Grew Wings. She discusses with Julia Golding the origins of the novel and the retelling of ancient myths, particularly in her case the story of Icarus. How do you handle dark material when writing for younger …
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It is a dangerous business going out of your front door, according to Bilbo - but so is studying Tolkien! On today’s episode, Julia Golding reports on current scholarship on Tolkien, thanks to the Tolkien's Words and Worlds conference at Corpus Christi College on the 2nd and 3rd of September of this year. What is the big mystery behind Tolkien's na…
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An Evening with the Inklings - JRR Tolkien
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Today’s episode of Mythmakers is the third part of our series looking into four of the main Inklings members. In the second part of our Inklings Evening, where our esteemed guests recreated the type of literary discussion that the original group would have engaged in, Colin Duriez takes us through Tolkien's participation in the group and how he, a …
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An Evening with the Inklings - Owen Barfield
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Have you ever wished that you could be a fly on the wall at a meeting of the original Inklings? We certainly have! Last year we invited four experts to represent four of the main Inklings at a special evening at Merton College Oxford to recreate the kind of discussion the original group might have had. Today’s episode focuses on our first guest: Ow…
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The Rings of Power v. The Lord of the Rings Musical
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We interrupt our 4-part Inklings series to bring you our honest review of the Lord of the Rings musical on today’s Mythmakers episode! Join us as Julia Golding reviews the revival of The Lord of the Rings musical at the Watermill Theatre and draws some comparisons with The Rings of Power series. What is the ideal approach to adaptations of Tolkien’…
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An Evening with the Inklings - Meet the Inklings Experts
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Today’s episode of Mythmakers is part one of a four-part special deep dive into four of the legendary Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, represented by Colin Duriez, CS Lewis by Professor Simon Horobin, Owen Barfield by his grandson of the same name, and Charles Williams by Alicia Smith. These discussions took place at our Inklings evening at Merton College…
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