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Speculative Sandbox

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56. Symbolism - the hidden layers of storytelling 52:11

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Drag Queen and Author Joshua Valentine, the "Lady Gaga of the Writing World", joins Speculative Sandbox to unpack symbolism in storytelling. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Main cover art illustrated by Sofia Hansson Individual e…

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Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast

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Shining Moon Episode 10: Alternate History vs. Secret History 1:34:55

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 10. Today we’ll continue our series by asking what it takes to write Alternate History and Secret History, what the differences between those two terms are, and we’ll explore some examples of each. My guests this week are Anatoly Belilovsky, Marie Brennan, Laurence Brothers,…

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Speculative Machines

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Engines of Light 30:50

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 67: The Golem by Gustav Meyrink 54:46

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Murder and madness in fin-de-siecle Prague! Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast.…

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55. Succession: The race for power 51:08

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Fantasy author and Shakespeare teacher David Hopkins joins the podcast to talk about the twisted paths of succession. From George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” to HBO’s “Succession”, what makes an effective succession story? We’ll discuss the types of characters that make good contenders, real-life succession stories, and the ways writers can mak…

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Shining Moon Episode 09: Dark Fantasy vs. Horror 54:03

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 9. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about the genres of dark fantasy and dark science fiction, and where to draw the line between them and horror. My guests this week are P.A. Cornell and Alicia Hilton. Let’s start with some introductions! P.A. Cornell is …

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54. Mass Hysteria 51:13

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Continuing our talk from our episode "Madness", Ian Young returns to the podcast to talk about "Mass Hysteria." What did the term "hysteria" originally mean? And does a panic on a large scale always have a scientific explanation? Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individua…

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Shining Moon Episode 08: Space Opera 1:01:35

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 8. I’m your host, Deborah L. Davitt. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about the subgenre of space opera. How does it differ from Hard Science fiction, which was the focus of Episode 3? What are some of the commonalities that mark this genre? What’s the his…

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Speculative Sandbox

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53. Scifaiku and Astropoetry 50:00

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What is scifaiku and astropoetry? Wendy Van Camp, Poet Laureate for the City of Anaheim, CA, joins the podcast for a poetry reading and lesson. Participate in the lesson! Read the words submitted by our listeners below, write your own scifaiku, and send it to vickielan@gmail.com or direct message Speculative Sandbox on Instagram. We'll share your p…

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Shining Moon Episode 07: Writing Games I 1:04:00

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 7. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about writing games, particularly roleplaying games. This is a subject dear to my heart, because I’ve spent twenty years of my life playing RPGs, mostly in written form, in play-by-post games. I am a big proponent of how…

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Speculative Sandbox

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52. Customized Humans: Gene-editing and mutations 1:01:10

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Could we one day customize our own bodies? Author and podcast host Jordan Griffin joins Speculative Sandbox to talk about gene-editing. How close are we to science fiction? We break down the science, including CRISPR technology, genetically-modified foods, and the ethical concerns of human experimentation. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment p…

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Shining Moon Episode 06: Translations and Writing in English as Your Second Language II 49:45

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 6. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about translation and writing in English as your second language. We’ll find out how difficult it is to write in your second (or third) language, what the advantages of writing in another language are, how you deal with …

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Speculative Sandbox

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51. Female Sleuths 1:07:09

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From combatting systemic oppression to leaning into gender stereotypes to solve the case, female sleuths tend to find themselves in interesting situations. Author Brittany Sweeting joins the podcast to talk about female sleuths! We discuss famous characters like Nancy Drew, Enola Holmes, and Jessica Jones, as well as break down the difference betwe…

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Shining Moon Episode 04: Speculative Poetry I 41:14

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast Episode 4. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about speculative poetry. We’ll talk a little about the history of speculative poetry, what it takes to write genre poetry and regular poetry, and where you can find poetry in the wild. My guests today are Elgin-winning p…

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Shining Moon Episode 05: Translations and Writing in English as Your Second Language I 35:14

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 5. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about translation and writing in English as your second language. We’ll find out how difficult it is to write in your second (or third) language, what the advantages of writing in another language are, how you deal with …

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Speculative Sandbox

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50. Robots: A Character Study 54:33

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Author and robot enthusiast Mara Lynn Johnstone joins Speculative Sandbox to unpack the character development opportunities of fictional robots. From killing machines to tools and the childlike mind, what kind of character arcs can authors explore to give their robots depth? And does a self-fulfilled robot serve humanity's needs? Speculative Sandbo…

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Shining Moon Episode 03: Hard Science Fiction 1:22:52

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 3. Today we’ll continue our series by asking questions about hard science fiction. We’ll talk a little about the history of this subgenre, what it takes to write fiction that crunches between your teeth, the research required, and more. My guests today are William Ledbetter,…

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Shining Moon Episode 02: Reading and the Working Writer 44:47

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode 2. Today we’ll continue our series by asking a question not about genre or craft, but about how to keep reading, when you’re a working writer. We’ll discuss the impact working as a writer has on our reading time, choices, and pleasure, and we’ll discuss several stories we al…

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Shining Moon Episode 01: Literary vs. Genre 1:15:54

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Hello, and welcome to Shining Moon: A Speculative Fiction Podcast, Episode One. Today we’ll begin our series by grappling with the questions of “what is literary fiction, and what is genre? And can the two ever be satisfyingly combined?” My guests for this episode are Marie Brennan, Jennifer Hudak, and A.T. Sayre. We discuss the following stories: …

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Speculative Sandbox

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49. Unreliable Narrators 1:02:34

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Can we always trust what we read? Author and podcaster Garrett K. Jones joins Speculative Sandbox to unpack the unreliable narrator. Whether it’s due to exaggeration, madness, naivety, lying, or having an outsider’s perspective, the unreliable narrator will leave the reader guessing and, to some extent, questioning their own sanity. Memory lapse: W…

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Speculative Machines

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Learning to Crash 30:38

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48. Redemption: When bad characters turn good 1:09:43

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Author Matthew C. Brown returns to the podcast to discuss the redemption character arc! We cover the important characteristics of a redeemable villain using examples in fiction, as well as discuss characters who didn't deserve their redemption arc and characters who should've been redeemed, but weren't. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purp…

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 65: The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter 30:25

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H.G. Wells has to get back to the future. Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. L…

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Speculative Sandbox

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47. RUNAWAY A.I. PART II: ChatGPT and what it means to be a writer 1:12:11

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Author Neal Holtschulte returns to the podcast to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT and its impact on writers and industry professionals, how A.I. is portrayed in speculative fiction compared to real life, and whether or not A.I. has actual feelings. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only.…

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46: Whodunit? The usual suspects 58:49

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The butler did it! Or...did they? Author Gabrielle Chmilar joins the podcast to investigate the usual suspects in a "whodunit" mystery, as well as the plot structure that allows authors to truly surprise their readers in the second-half of the story. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions e…

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45. So You're Writing About Paranormal Investigations 1:02:59

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Whether you're writing about paranormal investigations or are simply curious, author and paranormal investigator Daniel Bautz joins the podcast with a wealth of information that will inspire even the non-believer. We'll walk you through the investigative process, including what to expect when you're on a haunted site, the best tools to use, and the…

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Speculative Sandbox

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44. Music and Storytelling 50:28

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Fantasy Author and Podcaster Richie Billing joins Speculative Sandbox to talk about music and storytelling, where we cover musical history, character leitmotifs, genre sound coding, and the psychological benefits of music. MUSIC NOTE: It wouldn't be an episode about music without music! As much as we would love to feature the actual music mentioned…

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Speculative Machines

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Surveillant 30:38

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 64: The Fisherman by John Langan 40:35

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Grief and the Cthulhu Mythos. Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Po…

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Speculative Sandbox

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[REWIND] The Immortality Dilemma: Legacy building gone wrong 1:00:54

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[Originally published March 30, 2022] Ghostwriter and editor Leslie Hinson joins Speculative Sandbox on the search for immortality. Like Dorian Gray and his aging portrait, how do different characters avoid death? How does legacy building ensure our future? And what happens when someone else takes control? Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment p…

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Speculative Sandbox

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[REWIND] Love and Death: Greek Myth Tropes and Archetypes 54:21

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[Originally published April 20, 2022] Greek mythology set the standard for many story tropes and character archetypes seen in today’s fiction. From tragedies to triumphant battles, petty arguments to unrequited love, the Greek Gods continue to leave a lasting impression because they are undeniably relatable. USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Car…

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Speculative Sandbox

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[REWIND] Corporatocracy: "The Warehouse" world-building tour 1:01:29

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[Originally published September 13, 2022] Author Rob Hart explores the horrors of working in an Amazon-esque corporation in his dystopian thriller “The Warehouse”. Learn about the real-world conditions and events that influenced this book, Rob’s world-building strategies, and how to create a complex billionaire villain. How far away are we from a c…

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Speculative Sandbox

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AUTHOR TAKEOVER: Examining Edgar Allan Poe 38:17

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Author John James Minster takes over the podcast this week to examine Edgar Allan Poe. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Main cover art illustrated by Sofia Hansson Individual episode covers feature royalty-free photography from Pe…

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Speculative Sandbox Trailer 2:24

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Speculative Machines

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Quantum Skin 30:54

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Speculative Sandbox

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[REWIND] Chasing Utopia: The Horrors of Perfection 44:47

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[Originally published April 6, 2022.] Thomas More coined the term "Utopia" in his 1516 book of the same name, but is it really the ideal place to live? Author Jacob Devlin joins Vickie Lan in a discussion about fictional utopian societies, what makes them wonderful at first glance, and what makes them terrifying once you read between the lines. Spe…

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 63: The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi 40:09

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The inevitable collapse of global capitalism, it's inevitable return, and also woolly mammoths. Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Han…

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Speculative Sandbox

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[BONUS] Playing God: A short look at "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" 6:34

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What does the High Evolutionary and Nazi Germany have in common? The "playing god on society" trope is prevalent in both fiction and real life, and for speculative fiction writers, it's an opportunity to examine the systems and world-building that enables such villainous acts. Disclaimer: this episode briefly summarizes some of the horrifying event…

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AUTHOR TAKEOVER: Stop being an "aspiring" writer 32:10

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Got a graveyard of WIPs in your Google Drive? #WriterProblems Caitlin Fisher first came on the show to discuss time travel tropes and is back again to talk about the process of writing a first draft and how they help coach beginner writers to finish their first drafts in the face of imposter syndrome, comparison, and self-doubt. Listen in to learn:…

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43. Single-Biome Planets: Desert, ice, swamps, and beyond 49:45

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Author Neal Holtschlute joins the podcast to take a tour through the universe to hunt for single-biome planets. These are staple locations in science fiction, most notably used in Star Wars, where a single eco-system wraps an entire planet. How realistic are single-biome planets? And do we have some right in our own solar system?…

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Speculative Machines

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Harm of Existence 30:44

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Speculative Sandbox

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42. Mind Control: From conditioning to the hive mind 1:05:46

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Is mind control REAL? Author A.R. Mirabal joins the podcast this week to talk about all the ways a mind can be controlled in fiction and in real life, including conditioning and the hive mind. We even go into the challenges of overcoming a very real form of mind control - the algorithm.

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 62: The Star King by Jack Vance 30:41

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It's Quentin Tarantino in space. Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft?…

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Speculative Sandbox

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41. Castles: A writer's world-building tour 50:07

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You have your King. You have your Queen. Now what? Learn from S.G. Blaise the ins and outs of castles. From defense and court life to waste management (or the lack thereof), S.G. takes us on a tour of anything you may want to know for your storybook setting.

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40. Dogma: Systems of authority 1:00:35

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"You can't have fantasy fiction without some sort of dogma, it seems." Author Quillem McBreen has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of dogma in speculative fiction. Learn about the different guiding principals explored in fantasy novels like "Game of Thrones", "American Gods", and "Wheel of Time", as well as the dogmatic systems that have a impact…

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39. Madness: Mental health in speculative fiction 39:26

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How is madness portrayed in fiction, and what impacts do our stories have on the real world? Author Ian Young joins the podcast today to talk about his personal experience with madness, the importance of mental health education, and the ways writers can use madness effectively in their stories.

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38. Corporate Colonialism: Systems and motives of exploitation 47:34

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The Avatar movie franchise is just one of many fictional works that explore corporate colonialism, the practice of a corporation maintaining or extending its control over other countries, especially in establishing settlements or exploiting resources. Writer Lindsay DeFrates join the podcast today to talk about what drives corporate colonialism, ho…

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Ghost Life 30:28

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Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast

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Ep. 61: Finch by Jeff VanderMeer 30:13

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It's mushroom people all the way down. Join the conversation on the Atoz forum. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Love…

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37. Folk Horror: The horrors of nature and humanity 58:48

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Isolated settings. Superstitions. Natural forces. Author Kacey Rayburn joins the podcast to talk about folk horror. What makes this sub-genre so chilling? We cover the common elements and themes, unpack some of well-known titles (Midsommar anyone?) and ask ourselves the big question: Is the scariest part of folk horror the demon in the woods....or …

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