The Worldbuilder’s Tavern

Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones
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Apr 12, 2023 • 37min

1.8 Familiar Worlds in The Mandalorian

In this episode, we discuss seasons one and two of The Mandalorian. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Proprietor's Pick: Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Mar 29, 2023 • 35min

1.7 Disability, Villainy, Magic, and Technology in Nimona

Join us for a discussion about the graphic novel Nimona by ND Stevenson. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi." Proprietor's Pick: The Tea Dragon Society #1-3 by Kay O’Neill (July 5, 2022) Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Mar 15, 2023 • 26min

1.6 Multiverses, Metaphors, and Absurdity in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

Join us for a discussion about the very weird, very wonderful movie Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi." Proprietor's Pick: Multiverses: An anthology of alternate realities by various authors (March 28, 2023) Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Mar 1, 2023 • 33min

1.5 Beautiful Worlds and Video Game Writing in Ori and the Blind Forest

Join us for a discussion about the gorgeous and heartwarming video game, Ori and the Blind Forest. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi." Proprietor's Pick: The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans (January 1, 2023) Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 36min

1.4 Science, Language, and Aliens in Project Hail Mary

Join us for a discussion about science in hard sci-fi, how to communicate with an alien, alien physiology, and alien culture in Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi." Proprietor's Pick: Secret Project #3 by Brandon Sanderson (July 1, 2023) Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 36min

1.3 Subtle Storytelling, Slang, and Society in Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road takes place in a gritty, unforgiving, and weird world. In this episode, we discuss how the movie is masterful at showing vs. telling, uses slang and names effectively, and establishes a fascinating society based on vehicles, blood, and water. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi. Proprietor's Pick: The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi (March 21, 2023). Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 29min

1.2 Humour and Fashion in Good Omens

Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show Good Omens! In this episode, we discuss how the show uses the unexpected to create humour, the casting choices, fashion, and makeup. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi. Proprietor's Pick: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (August 23, 2022). "Through the Glass" by Shaneen Thompson is the flash fiction at the end of the episode, read and edited by our wandering bard, Kyle. Join the tavern's Discord to participate in the monthly flash fiction challenges for the chance to have your story read on the podcast! Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
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Jan 4, 2023 • 26min

1.1 Mythology in Good Omens

Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show Good Omens! In this episode, we discuss how the show treats Christian mythology, angels, demons, and more. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi. Proprietor's Pick: The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. Anderson (April 21, 2023). Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes!
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Dec 7, 2022 • 5min

1.0 Welcome to the Tavern!

Welcome, worldbuilders! Here's what our podcast is all about and what you can expect for Season One. Cheers! Find Us Elsewhere: Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter Join our writing community on Discord Watch our videos on TikTok

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