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Planet Arcana is a tightly edited, tarot-flavored, retrofuturistic D&D podcast. Homebrewed cup of 5e, served by 2 DMs. Dungeon Masters J and B are accompanied by good friends Skye, Peter, and Shaun as they work their way through a seedy world of Androids and Humans. New episodes every other Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A narrative podcast about a mysterious talking sword that leads a boy on adventure across a dying moon. About a woman seeking her revenge at any cost. About a scarred pirate, broken and twisted, who can see the future and will stop at nothing to meet it.
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Are you ready to rock? More importantly, are you ready to roll?! Welcome to No Quest for the Wicked, a story driven actual play podcast! Currently in our first campaign using Paizo’s sci-fi space opera system, Starfinder, in a homebrew setting. Starring Ryan Dwyer, Terry Klopfenstein, Dain Miller and Niall Spain.
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The Homebrew is a massive space opera epic actual play with intricate lore, a deep story, and wild and whacky shenanigans. Join our ensemble cast as they discover alien ruins, combat intergalactic doomsday cults, explore intergalactic dinosaur zoos, get hunted by space vampires, and do battle with intergalactic frog empires New episodes weekly! We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can support the show at https://patreon.com/TheHomebrew. Campaign 1: Absur ...
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Join the fight against alien invasions. Resist near-future conspiracies. Explore alternate history. Get lost light-years from home in far-future space opera... and so much more. John Mierau's 'Serving Worlds' always brings you exciting adventures peopled with strong characters navigating absorbing stories, narrated by the author and other voices. Subscribe to enjoy hundreds of episodes: full novels, mini-series and short stories told across science fiction, slipstream fiction, shared worlds, ...
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EXOPLANETARY is a science-fiction adventure that follows four siblings, the Wolverton family, as they work for a 26th Century corporation in space named Exoplanetary. A science-fiction audio drama featuring serialized space opera, adventure, and a healthy sense of humor. © 2014-2022, C. Christopher Hart, All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to Dragons & Spaceships, your ultimate guide to the best books in sci-fi and fantasy! Whether you're into the latest releases or timeless classics, we've got you covered. Our mission is to promote reading and the exploration of new imaginary worlds, diving into all sub-genres from action and suspense to mystery and romance. Join our host Brandi Nelsen as we authentically share our love for these genres, have fun, and share the hottest books out. Whether you're a hardcore D&D fan or j ...
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On Hyperspace Theories the team from FANgirl Blog discuss elements that impact Star Wars storytelling. Each month hosts Tricia Barr, BJ Priester and Kay Serna take a deep dive into creative individuals who impact the franchise, from George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy to William Shakespeare and Hayao Miyazaki, then break down storytelling from worldbuilding to character development. Tricia Barr is co-author of Ultimate Star Wars, the definitive guide to Star Wars from DK Publishing, featured w ...
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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urb ...
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A space opera comedy following the adventures of Curie (a technician) and Auliver (a guy).
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A serialized sci-fi adventure podcast.
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Space exploration is lawless, dirty, and inconvenient, but that doesn't stop Rho from seeking to recover lost memories and find her place in a universe that seems hell-bent on destroying her. SPECTRE is a swashbuckling space opera about the dangers of technology and the loss of humanity as a result of its use. New episodes bi-weekly!
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Coffee in Space is Conversations with authors about the sci-fi characters we love, and the journeys they take. Learn more at: www.coffeeinspacepodcast.com
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A podcast for avid sci-fi & fantasy readers who want to connect with authors who enjoy comics, video games, movies, anime, & more!
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How do we reimagine opera to reflect the current moment? How does the complexity of the art form help us to hold complicated truths? How can present and future leaders in the industry strengthen our understanding of voice, story, and community? Co-hosts Andrea Fellows Fineberg and Anna Garcia from the Santa Fe Opera invite artists, creators, educators, collaborators, and audience together to discuss both what and how opera can be for generations to come. www.santafeopera.org/keychange
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Radio plays from pafly.com! Featuring the Amazing Adventures of Adolf in Space and his pukey pals, Gulk, the Blob, and Pirk, the Amoeba Pig! Click the puke-green titles to listen to Adolf in Space!
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Crewcast Radio is a podcast intended for readers of the Spinward Fringe series and other books by Randolph Lalonde. Listen in as Randolph Lalonde, Ray and special guests discuss aspects and topics related to the science fiction book series that’s found a small but dedicated audience. If you haven’t heard of the Spinward Fringe series, and have enjoyed science fiction adventure or space opera before, check out the free eBook: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins.
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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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Fifty years ago, Mira, humanity’s last hope to find new resources, exited the solar system bound for Proxima Centauri b. Seven years into her mission, all transmissions ceased without warning. Mira and her crew were presumed lost. Humanity, unified during her construction, splintered into insurgency and rebellion. Now, an outpost orbiting Pluto has detected a distress call from an unpowered object entering Sol space: Mira has returned. When all attempts at communications fail, S&R Black, a S ...
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Science Fiction: Intergalactic travel on Earth Force newest ship, The Star Crusher. Her space battles and travel to new worlds meeting new aliens and lifeforms will excite you. She will take you on dangerous and friendly adventures into the unknown universe.
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Harbour for the Arts™ (formerly Operaluscious™) "Where the performing and creative arts meet lifestyle", is hosted by award winning opera singer Bri Cooper. The show aims to inspire, engage, educate, and entertain audiences about opera, and other performing and creative art genres. Harbour for the Arts™ is also a space for performing and creative arts professionals to find the support we need. It is a safe space to learn and grow as an artist. Our guests include authors, opera singers, entre ...
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Quick journey? Need a short respite from the everyday? Take a listen to stories from the far future to the distant past, with gothic landscapes, dystopia, dark fantasy, myths and space opera, pure science fiction and fantasy. These Fantastic Worlds features new weekly short stories by Jake Jackson.
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Hi everyone, and welcome to Vocal Arts, the podcast that explores the world of professional voice artists. My name is Peter Barber, and I’ll be your guide along this path of vocal performance. I’m primarily a professional opera singer, music producer, and bass vocalist. Over the course of my career, I’ve trained and performed with world-class singers. I’ve learned all about the physiology and function of the human voice from leading voice scientists. I started a successful group of four bass ...
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Conversations with science fiction and fantasy authors about the creative process
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Hazel’s Story is a deep dive into the vast universe that is Saga from Image Comics. Read along with hosts Alan and Bruce every other Thursday as they delight in unpacking all the fantastic characters, ideas, and weirdness that Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples cram into this epic space opera.
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Suit up!The imagery. The voices. The music. The deep philosophical ramblings about war and peace. Old enough to know better, two friends decide to tackle the sprawling space opera epic of Gundam Wing – a show they just can’t get out of their heads. High school is over and now they’re ready for a sophisticated, comprehensive and nuanced retrospective of all 49 episodes, free of the idiotic humor that formerly plagued all their discussions of the show. Maybe. Mission Accepted.
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Imagine a handful of scientists and engineers setting out to terraform a planet - a world - for the frozen people they've got in tow. Just a few people, carefully chosen, who will live out their lives building something they'll never see. That's us. We're building a future. A science fiction audio drama suitable for our times.
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Welcome to The Infinite Lab Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things sci-fi! Join us as we explore the limitless possibilities of science fiction—from in-depth discussions on classic books and iconic shows to deep dives into the broad themes that define the genre. Whether we’re dissecting dystopian futures, unraveling the paradoxes of time travel, or examining the ethical dilemmas presented by AI, no sci-fi stone is left unturned. We cover everything from specific works like Franken ...
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Chain of Being is a mythic science fiction podcast which is a glimpse into the future: where gods control the cosmos and mortals are left to fend for themselves in a vast, indifferent universe. Follow the immortal Adam (of eden fame) as he hunts down an extra-universal threat whilst also confronting his past. Set in an extensive universe that blends religious fantasy elements with space opera science fiction. All lovingly written and sound designed by a student from south london since they w ...
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Two lifelong friends bantering about the best in fantasy books, movies, shows, and more!
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An epic space opera audioseries podcast. Journey to Vela and Heimavinna, two planets in the binary system. Listen as two people share details of their lives on these separate worlds. Enjoy the friendships, the laughter, and the love all with space flight, politics, and lots of discovery! The twist – the two stories are written in pen-pal style by two writers who are unaware of what the other will send.
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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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Two avid Star Wars fans, who also happen to be brothers, explore the beloved saga as well as other sci-fi/fantasy films, and take shots at each other along the way. Taking a passionate but often comical look at the epic space opera, they discuss its intricacies, chase some rabbits, and debate their loves, and not-so-loves, often coming out polar opposites.
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A life long geek and a school librarian bring their respective expertise to the mission of examining graphic novels and trade collections with female protagonists. Superheroes, teenage drama, space opera, all is on the table and up for discussion. Because kicking butt knows no gender restriction. Fire and Water Podcast Network presents a Council of Geeks Production.
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Expanse The Unofficial Podcast - Your Source for News & Fandom Regarding SyFy's The Expanse
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Expanse The Unofficial Podcast is devoted to The Expanse SyFy TV series and books by James S.A. Corey. Your spoiler-free source for news & discussion of The Expanse.
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LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN is a 23 episode podcast miniseries. LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN spans genres: space opera, tragedy, magical realism, comedy... and it all exists in one world, the New York City subway system! Twenty-three stories, 23 subway lines. And, like the MTA, all the stories are interconnected. www.storbakken.org/z-train
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Piers Langland is a mild mannered paint salesman with one burning passion. He aspires to be a famous author. Each November he looks forward to entering The National Novel Writer Month competition. To be a winner in NaNoWriMo he must write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, a tall order for any writer. Turns out, it is an especially tall order for our hero. Join Piers as he struggles to choose a topic for his novel before he can begin his epic task. Vampires or space opera, romance or pulp ficti ...
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"Everything Is Going To Be All Right..." That's what Lieutenant Terry Metcalfe keeps telling his friends and co-workers. A hero to the public, just months ago he successfully prevented the veritable destruction of human civilization at the hands of terrorists from the warlike Qraitian Empire. But Metcalfe has changed, grown unhappy with his role as an officer in the Confederate Navy. Distancing himself from his friends, he's decided to join a religious sect which believes it's literally foun ...
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Calvin, an intelligence operative, is sent to eliminate a dangerous traitor. But as he chases his prey across the stars, he realizes they are both pawns in a shadowy chess game--one that threatens humankind everywhere. If he is to uncover the conspiracy he must confront--and embrace--the darkest elements of the galaxy. And throw himself, his career, and everyone he loves into the line of fire.
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V&A Shipping What happens when Star Wars crashes head long into Smokey and the Bandit? An Intergalatic Beer run! Vic and Argmon are just trying to make a simple delivery, albeit while being chased by the local fuzz. They pick up an unexpected stowaway on their planet to planet run. Joey, the unwitting stowaway, is thrust into space and must deal with not only being in space, but with all the alien creatures aboard the SS Acid Rat. Once the delivery is complete, Vic, Argmon, and their new cre ...
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The Arwen, Season 5: Dyson Sphere is part two of a four part adventure that will stretch across the vastness of space and time. An exciting follow up to The Water Planet, Dyson Sphere introduces a new threat to Earth and all her allies. While traveling through the newly discovered Wormhole Beta space the Arwen receives a message from an astronaut thought dead for 450 years. It's a mystery too curious for Professor Ricter, Captain Cook and her crew to ignore. The stakes get even higher when i ...
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Inkwyrm Magazine is an intergalactic fashion publication, bringing readers the newest looks from all over the universe. At the head of it all is Annie Inkwyrm, and directly behind her is Mella Sonder, AI caretaker and Annie’s PA. Along for the ride is an overzealous PR director, a perpetually unimpressed physician, and an AI that really needs to learn some ethics. Putting up with her boss is hard enough, but with the cutthroat fashion industry, and whatever is trying to kill everyone today, ...
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A Trader's Tale from the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper A shuffling of cabins puts Ishmael Horatio Wang in command of the worst ship in the fleet. He learns that being Captain doesn't make you infallible and that life in the Captain's Cabin is filled with new kinds of challenge as he tries to keep the ship moving, the crew out of trouble, and turn a profit to earn his Captain's Share. In a ship where the officers outnumber the crew, how can he manage to keep everybody happy? Welcome to the ...
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Part three of a four part adventure that will stretch across the vastness of space and time. An exciting follow-up to The Water Planet, and Dyson Sphere, The Final Days of Peace continues the war between the Earth Alliance and the Handlers, a race of aliens that outnumber humans a billion to one. The Earth prepares itself for the inevitable arrival of the Handler's. When they do attack, it's more devastating than anything they could ever imagine.
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Continuing our recent witchy trend on Hyperspace Theories alongside our discussion of Agatha All Along, this episode discusses the movie Wicked: Part I, which broke box office records in its first week of release. Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester begin with a common focus of the podcast: the storytelling structure of the movie, and how it compares and…
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Holiday magic meets mystery in this festive Podmas episode! When a mezzo-soprano-turned-café owner’s holiday opera night is threatened by missing sheet music, she must solve the case before the curtain rises. Packed with humor, opera references, and festive flair, this tale is perfect for opera lovers and holiday fans alike. What You’ll Enjoy: A fu…
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Description: Struggling to find the perfect gift for the opera lover in your life? Look no further! In this Podmas episode, Bri Cooper shares her ultimate opera gift guide featuring: Unique treasures from the Operaluscious Holiday Shop, including mugs, ornaments, and totes. Top 5 thoughtful and practical gift ideas for opera singers, from vocal car…
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Bobby Bass: The New Generation of Bass Singers
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Bobby Bass is a bass singer, arranger, and music producer, most noted for his extremely viral cover of "Hoist the Colours," as seen in the forefront of the North Sea trend. Bobby is a member of both The Wellermen and The Bass Gang, and is considered to be one of the main artists and influencers in the new generation of bass singers. In the last 4 y…
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Our newly employed heroes get used to their new jobs aboard a luxury cruise ship, but not everyone is cut out for the worker bee lifestyle as personalities clash within the confines of their workspace. Kalalalu is eager to find a reason to cause trouble. Dota begins to penetrate a hardened exterior. Brexit teaches unconventional lessons in unconven…
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Exploring the Dark Magic and Romance in "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah Parker
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In this episode of "Dragons and Spaceships," host Brandi delves into the new fantasy novel "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah Parker, exploring its themes, characters, and unique world-building. She highlights the intriguing concept of dragons turning into moons and the chaos of their return to earth. Brandi also discusses trending sci-fi and fantasy…
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Life goes on, and the Fools throw around Edict’s authority in search of Calamanite’s full name. The party put out an ad for a third. Thelonius is a jerk Content warning: swearing, violence, drug use. Support us at Patreon.com/planetarcana for early access and exclusive bonus content. Keep up with the discussion by joining our Discord. Find our offi…
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An Opportunity to Encounter Excellence (and Big News!)
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We’ve arrived at the end, or the beginning, depending on how you mark time. Key Change co-hosts Andrea Fellows Fineberg and Anna Garcia close out this podcast season with an epic career coda and an equally impressive introduction. Join us as we say farewell (but not goodbye) to Andrea and welcome Olga Perez Flora, DMA, Associate Professor of Voice,…
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Episode Notes Title: The Ultimate Festive Opera Playlist 🎶✨ Description: Add a touch of opera’s grandeur to your holiday celebrations with our curated playlist! In this Podmas episode, Bri Cooper shares: Relaxing classics like Ave Maria and Silent Night. Festive arias perfect for gatherings, such as the Champagne Aria and Brindisi from La Traviata.…
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Night's plan to capture a pirate ship takes an unexpected turn and leaves Darien in a precarious situation.By Matthew Lindquist
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Ep. 133: Adrian Tchaikovsky talks Alien Clay, Days of Shattered Faith, TTRPGs & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky about his new novels Days of Shattered Faith and Alien Clay, growing up on Doctor Who, how TTRPGs inspire him, ideation and the strangeness of nature, empathizing with aliens and non-human characters, creativity and limitations, authoritarianism a…
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Make your holidays sing with opera-themed crafts! In this Podmas episode, Bri Cooper walks you through two delightful DIY projects: A sheet music ornament that sparkles on your tree. Opera character place cards to add drama and charm to your holiday table. These simple, fun crafts are perfect for opera lovers and anyone looking to add a unique and …
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 30 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 30 (book 5) ep.745 Sibling Revivalry Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/seri…
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Title: Opera’s Best Holiday Moments 🎄✨ Celebrate the holidays through the magic of opera! In today’s Podmas episode, we explore three iconic operas that embody the festive spirit: La bohème: A snowy Christmas Eve in Paris with love and friendship. Die Fledermaus: Glamorous New Year’s Eve parties filled with waltzes and champagne. Hansel and Gretel:…
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EP23 - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
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The Crew Meets the Chubman. Susana continues her journey across the wasteland while the players roll for random encounters. Nobody better roll a 3 on one of these next checks; if they do, the blame for whatever happens will surely fall entirely on them. The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John C…
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Welcome to Harbour for the Arts’ first-ever Podmas! For the next 25 days, we’ll celebrate the joy of opera, lifestyle, and all things festive. Get ready for holiday-themed episodes full of fun, inspiration, and opera magic—all in 15 minutes or less. Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable! What You’ll Learn: What Podmas is all about. A sneak p…
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 29 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 29 (book 5) ep.744 Dust in Time Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of…
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3.5 Horror Romance: Someone You Can Build a Nest In
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In this episode, we're talking about how horror and romance can go together (and whether cozy horror is a thing) in Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. Proprietor's Pick: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: Website | TikTok…
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It was all just a dream... right? Watch Live on Sundays, by following us at https://www.twitch.tv/thehomebrewnetwork This is a Homebrew Network Podcast The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, Mike Kennel, John Caley, and Tyrell Nye. We are currently engaged in our 3rd campaign: Beneath the Cracked Sky! You can…
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Ep. 132: Writing for IP with Peter F. Hamilton, Mike Chen & James L. Sutter (Masterclass Panel)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a masterclass panel on Writing for IP, featuring authors Peter F. Hamilton, Mike Chen and James L. Sutter. During the panel, Peter, Mike and James explore the intricacies of writing for intellectual properties, including how to get involved in IP, deadlines and contracts, the pressures of writing in …
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Darius receives his orders.By John Mierau
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In this podcast episode, Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester consider the recently released MCU Disney+ series Agatha All Along from the perspective of long-running themes at FANgirl Blog and Hyperspace Theories: the influence of myth and heroic journeys on contemporary storytelling and how contemporary storytelling is evolving those ideas, especially in…
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The Crew Works On A Train. After rescuing the residents of The Rockbreaker, the secondary conductor asks the crew to help persuade the conductor-in-chief to resign. Wilford has gone totally mad, and before he crashed the train, nobody had been able to talk to him for weeks. Even still the train needs to be excavated from the sand, repaired, and re-…
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Episode 186: Brad C. Anderson – Ashme’s Song
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A chat with award-nominated author Brad C. Anderson about his new science fiction novel, Ashme’s Song. Websitebradanderson2000.com Facebook@bradanderson2000 Shadowpaw Press linkThe Sun Runners Amazon linksAmazon.caAmazon.com About Ashme’s Song Violence has an echo, growing louder with each reverberation . . . how do you stop its echo once it starts…
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"The Blacktide" - Epic Fantasy Short Story - by Lee Clark Zumpe
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The Blacktide ep.743 Lee Clark Zumpe, an entertainment editor and movie reviewer with Tampa Bay Newspapers, earned his degree in English at the University of South Florida. His poetry and fiction has appeared various publications, such as Tiferet, Zillah, Weird Tales, Modern Drunkard Magazine, and Main Street Rag. Lee lives in Florida with his wife…
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Discover the Best Debut Fantasy of the Year: "Spark of the Everflame
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In this episode of "Dragons and Spaceships," host Brandi delves into Penn Cole's debut fantasy novel "Spark of the Everflame," highlighting its captivating plot, rich characters, and intricate world-building. She discusses the book's themes of loyalty, identity, and self-discovery, and its elements of epic fantasy, romance, and dragons. Brandi also…
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In the midst of an economic crisis, a job fair is the glimmer of light the people need to keep from succumbing to ever enclosing, all encompassing darkness. As the unemployed hopefuls flock to get a job, any job, there are those with other intentions. Dota attempts to uplift the hopeless. Calalalu feels the rumblings of revolution. Brexit really wa…
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Following the destruction caused by the hummingbird, the remaining Fools depart Troponeo Vega to return their fallen friend to his home. Special thanks to Brian Flaherty https://www.manysidedmedia.com/ & Harlan Guthrie https://linktr.ee/harlanguthrie for additional vox. Content warning: swearing, violence, drug use. Support us at Patreon.com/planet…
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Ep. 131: Writing Multiple POVs with Lavanya Lakshminarayan (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Writing Multiple POVs with author Lavanya Lakshminarayan. During the episode, Lavanya unmasks the many faces of multiple points-of-view, including why you would write multiple POVs, how to choose the right POV characters and tenses, making character voices unique, connecting with ch…
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The Diva Dilemma: What Does It Really Mean?
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Episode Notes: The Diva Dilemma: What Does It Really Mean? Explore the origins and evolution of the term "diva" in opera and beyond. Stories of legendary divas, celebrated for their artistry and remembered for their challenges. How modern opera singers redefine the diva label in today’s world. Personal reflections on embracing or rejecting the term…
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Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb - Book 3 of the Liveship Traders - Book Discussion
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The journey of the Liveship Traders trilogy reaches its breathtaking conclusion in Ship of Destiny, and we’re here to dive deep into Robin Hobb’s masterful storytelling. Join us as we explore the incredible character arcs, unravel the mysteries of the Liveships and dragons, and discuss the powerful themes of freedom, identity, and legacy. Whether y…
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Mortius is a YouTuber and singer, most well-known for his commentary on EPIC: The Musical.By Peter Barber
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Episode 185: James Bow – The Sun Runners and Tales from the Silence
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A chat with Aurora Award-winning YA author James Bow about his new science fiction novel, The Sun Runners, and its companion anthology, Tales from the Silence. Websitebowjamesbow.ca Facebook@james.bow Shadowpaw Press linksThe Sun RunnersTales from the Silence About The Sun Runners “Hello, people of Mercury. This is planet Earth. Are you receiving t…
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"Chronovorer" - SciFi Short Story - by Pat O'Malley
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Chronovore ep.742 Pat O’Malley lives in New York with his fiancé where he loves to write the kind of absurd/weird fiction that he and his friends would want to read. His short stories have appeared in print and online publications such as The Great Void Books, The Dark City Crime & Mystery Magazine, The Weird & Whatnot and more! Several of his shor…
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Unraveling The Atlas Six: A Dark Academia Journey
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In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, host Brandi dives into The Atlas Six by Olive Blake, a dark academia fantasy that has gained immense popularity. The discussion covers the book's unique magic system, morally complex characters, and the intriguing setting of the Alexandrian Society. Brandi also highlights the cultural impact of the book's …
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In this episode, we're talking about deconstructing tropes, dark fairy tales, costs of magic, monsters, and more in the dark fantasy TV show The Witcher. Proprietor's Pick: Foul Days by Genoveva Dimova Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: TikTok | Disc…
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What’s Opera to a Bunch of High School Students? Young Voices, “The New Crop”
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One of the greatest gifts you can offer a teen is confidence. The other? A process for refining that raw self-assurance into an impressive talent and invaluable life skill. But where to start? At the beginning, of course! Join Key Change co-hosts Andrea Fellows Fineberg and Anna Garcia as they happily infiltrate Orientation Day for the Young Voices…
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Darien follows the instructions of the talking sword through the ruined city and beyond. The sword has a plan, but it promises to be dangerous beyond anything Darien had imagined. On the road they find a crashed ship, derelict and striped down to bones. Though wrecked, the ship still has a glimmer of something like life.…
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Ep. 130: Lavanya Lakshminarayan talks Interstellar MegaChef, Food, Video Games & More
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Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he chats with author Lavanya Lakshminarayan about her new novel Interstellar MegaChef, The Ten Percent Thief, working in the video game industry, storytelling and worldbuilding, cultural identity and imagined futures, VR and future technologies, blending culinary arts with space opera, food as cultural exchange and his…
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"An Abyss Below Every Floor" - Horror Short Story - by A.J. Payler
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An Abyss Below Every Floor ep.741 Born to multiracial heritage in the same Honolulu hospital as Barack Obama, A. J. Payler earned his English degree from the University of Hawai'i before eking out various livings as a musician, technical writer, radio broadcaster, military contractor, audio engineer, comic store clerk, short order cook, press clipp…
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Episode Notes: Opera: An Art for Everyone In this episode , we explore how opera is more than just an elite art form—it's a timeless, emotionally rich experience that anyone can enjoy. Here’s a closer look at what we cover in this episode: 1. Why Opera Resonates with Everyone 2. Busting Myths About Opera 3. Tips for Newcomers to Opera Key Takeaway:…
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Episode 184: Arthur Slade – I, Brax: 1. A Battle Divine (A Dragon Assassin Adventure)
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A chat with award-winning author Arthur Slade about his latest middle-grade/YA fantasy adventure, I, Brax: 1. A Battle Divine (A Dragon Assassin Adventure) Websitearthurslade.com Facebook@arthursladefan Twitter@arthurslade Instagram@arthurslade YouTube Shadowpaw Press link for I, Brax: A Battle DivineThe Glass Lodge: 20th Anniversary Edition About …
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The Crew Gets Vengeance. As Susana bounds over the dunes, The Rockbreaker comes into view. Large clouds of black smoke billow from the wrecked train, and a strange encampment surrounds it. Over a loudspeaker, the conductor can be heard shouting, "Do not trust the undead!" The Homebrew crew is Grant Mielke, Andi Hadfield, Cody Smith, Emily Foulger, …
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 28 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 28 (book 5) ep.740 A Frond Farewell Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/ or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/serie…
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Sam witnesses the aftermath of Anu defending Siraco... and the End.By John Mierau
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The boys sit down with special guest, Shenuque Tissera, to talk about a brand new campaign, brand new characters, a brand new setting and a brand new GM; as Niall takes the reins for an exciting homebrewed adventure that takes the players into a corporate hellscape. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noquestcast Special Guest: She…
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In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, host Brandy interviews Tatiana Schlote Bonne about her YA horror novel, Such Lovely Skin. The conversation delves into the book's exploration of psychological horror, guilt, grief, and redemption, as well as the role of gaming and streaming in the narrative. Tatiana discusses her character development proc…
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Ep. 129: Fictional Family Dynamics with Tasha Suri (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Fictional Family Dynamics with award-winning author Tasha Suri. During the episode, Tasha unpacks the complexities of family, exploring what makes family dynamics compelling, the role of family in her work, the key to successful fictional families, types of family…
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