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Twice a month, we explore the worlds inside your favourite sci-fi and fantasy novels and build our own right alongside them. Whether you're constructing your next novel, TTRPG setting, or just love speculative fiction, pull up a chair at the Tavern!

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en The Worldbuilder’s Tavern Arts:Books 1440 episodic Welcome to The Worldbuilder’s Tavern — where great books meet creative minds. Twice a month, we explore the worlds inside your favourite sci-fi and fantasy novels and build our own right alongside them. Whether you’re constructing your next novel, TTRPG setting, or just love speculative fiction, pull up a chair at the Tavern! Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones No false https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21110571/WorldBuilders_Tavern_1600_x_16008mynq.jpg The Worldbuilder’s Tavern https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com 144 144 4.8 Building a Spacecraft 4.8 Building a Spacecraft https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/48-building-a-spacecraft/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/48-building-a-spacecraft/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/e089d54b-0c21-35b5-8a83-b1ceba153ae1 Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise as we create a spacecraft by answering these 7 questions:

  1. What is the purpose of the craft?
  2. What scale of distance does this craft travel? Does it orbit a single planet? Travel between multiple in the same solar system? Travel vast lightyears across the universe?
  3. How fast does it travel? If it has FTL travel, what is the mechanism for it?
  4. Is this a populated or un-populated craft? If the former, how many crew/passengers does it carry?
  5. Does the craft possess any level of sentience? If so, what is its temperament/personality like? 
  6. What does the craft look like? Size, shape, colour, etc. 
  7. Is the technology of this craft unique, or widely-used?
  8. What is the craft’s fuel source?
  9. What is the craft’s impact on the world(s) around it?
  10. How do you get from the craft to other places?
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise as we create a spacecraft by answering these 7 questions:

  1. What is the purpose of the craft?
  2. What scale of distance does this craft travel? Does it orbit a single planet? Travel between multiple in the same solar system? Travel vast lightyears across the universe?
  3. How fast does it travel? If it has FTL travel, what is the mechanism for it?
  4. Is this a populated or un-populated craft? If the former, how many crew/passengers does it carry?
  5. Does the craft possess any level of sentience? If so, what is its temperament/personality like? 
  6. What does the craft look like? Size, shape, colour, etc. 
  7. Is the technology of this craft unique, or widely-used?
  8. What is the craft’s fuel source?
  9. What is the craft’s impact on the world(s) around it?
  10. How do you get from the craft to other places?
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2052 25 full 4.7 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 4.7 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/47-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/47-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/ede8f6f1-9430-3506-b700-01e1f660dbf7 Join us for a chat about the worldbuilding in the comedic sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We discuss political humour, absurdism, aliens, the importance of writing craft, and more.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a chat about the worldbuilding in the comedic sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. We discuss political humour, absurdism, aliens, the importance of writing craft, and more.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Chatting about political humour, absurdism, aliens, the importance of writing craft, and more in the sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2625 4 7 full 4.6 Building a Superpower-Based Magic System 4.6 Building a Superpower-Based Magic System https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/46-building-a-superpower-based-magic-system/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/46-building-a-superpower-based-magic-system/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/ab56801a-527d-36b2-9f52-03c72da26965 Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise as we create a superpower-based magic system by answering these 7 questions:

  1. Are the superpowers based on magic or science or both?
  2. Do the powers have a theme to them?
  3. Do people gain powers randomly, are they born with them, or can they acquire them in some intentional way?
  4. What can people do with their superpowers?
  5. What are the limits, requirements, or costs of having the superpowers?
  6. Are superpowers rare or common?
  7. Can a person only have one power, or is it possible to have many?
  8. How does society view people with superpowers?

 

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise as we create a superpower-based magic system by answering these 7 questions:

  1. Are the superpowers based on magic or science or both?
  2. Do the powers have a theme to them?
  3. Do people gain powers randomly, are they born with them, or can they acquire them in some intentional way?
  4. What can people do with their superpowers?
  5. What are the limits, requirements, or costs of having the superpowers?
  6. Are superpowers rare or common?
  7. Can a person only have one power, or is it possible to have many?
  8. How does society view people with superpowers?

 

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1721 24 full 4.5 Voyage of the Damned 4.5 Voyage of the Damned https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/45-voyage-of-the-damned/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/45-voyage-of-the-damned/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/965f5139-915d-3240-a346-33d9f56924df Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy murder mystery novel Voyage of the Damned by Frances White. We discuss genre blends, how to help readers keep track of multiple characters, what makes a novel voicey, and more.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy murder mystery novel Voyage of the Damned by Frances White. We discuss genre blends, how to help readers keep track of multiple characters, what makes a novel voicey, and more.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2992 4 5 full 4.4 Building a Cataclsym 4.4 Building a Cataclsym https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/44-building-a-cataclsym/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/44-building-a-cataclsym/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/8113b8c2-5305-3f8c-a055-9d3fe6e34adb Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise in creating a cataclysmic event!

Here are the 10 questions we answered in this episode, which can help guide you in building your own cataclysm. 

  1. What is the nature of the event? Natural vs supernatural; single vs multiple events; unprecedented vs repeat, etc.
  2. What is the scale and impact of the event? Who or what is most affected, both immediate and long term?
  3. Who survives and why?
  4. How do governments/institutions/power structures respond?
  5. Do new religions/belief systems/factions emerge as a result of the event?
  6. What has permanently changed about reality after the event? Are there new dangers introduced?
  7. Are there new opportunities created in the wake of the event? Resources, technologies, etc.
  8. What everyday behaviors must change in order for people to function after the event?
  9. What’s the emotional and psychological fallout?
  10. What do people think caused the event? Are there secrets waiting to be discovered? Who controls the information about what really happened?
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise in creating a cataclysmic event!

Here are the 10 questions we answered in this episode, which can help guide you in building your own cataclysm. 

  1. What is the nature of the event? Natural vs supernatural; single vs multiple events; unprecedented vs repeat, etc.
  2. What is the scale and impact of the event? Who or what is most affected, both immediate and long term?
  3. Who survives and why?
  4. How do governments/institutions/power structures respond?
  5. Do new religions/belief systems/factions emerge as a result of the event?
  6. What has permanently changed about reality after the event? Are there new dangers introduced?
  7. Are there new opportunities created in the wake of the event? Resources, technologies, etc.
  8. What everyday behaviors must change in order for people to function after the event?
  9. What’s the emotional and psychological fallout?
  10. What do people think caused the event? Are there secrets waiting to be discovered? Who controls the information about what really happened?
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2651 23 full 4.3 Lucky Day 4.3 Lucky Day https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/43-lucky-day/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/43-lucky-day/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/10ff3244-032c-31fb-a33c-bc627c1a71b1 Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the horror novel Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle. We discuss luck and math as a magic system, how people react to trauma, and the wonderful weirdness of horror.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the horror novel Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle. We discuss luck and math as a magic system, how people react to trauma, and the wonderful weirdness of horror.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2318 4 3 full 4.2 Building a Dragon 4.2 Building a Dragon https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/42-building-a-dragon/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/42-building-a-dragon/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:15:13 -0500 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/a582768a-a714-3101-b791-4871713685bd Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise in creating a dragon!

Here are the 7 questions we answered in this episode, which can help guide you in building your own dragon. 

  1. What hallmarks of traditional dragons are essential to keep in order for something to still be considered a dragon?
  2. What is our dragon’s intellectual capacity? Is it sentient, or more bestial?
  3. What is the full-grown size of our dragon?
  4. What does our dragon look like? Does it display any aspects of sexual dimorphism?
  5. What is our dragon’s diet?
  6. What is our dragon’s lifecycle?
  7. Does our dragon have any magical/supernatural powers? 
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a hands-on worldbuilding exercise in creating a dragon!

Here are the 7 questions we answered in this episode, which can help guide you in building your own dragon. 

  1. What hallmarks of traditional dragons are essential to keep in order for something to still be considered a dragon?
  2. What is our dragon’s intellectual capacity? Is it sentient, or more bestial?
  3. What is the full-grown size of our dragon?
  4. What does our dragon look like? Does it display any aspects of sexual dimorphism?
  5. What is our dragon’s diet?
  6. What is our dragon’s lifecycle?
  7. Does our dragon have any magical/supernatural powers? 
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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> We answer 7 questions to worldbuild a dragon. Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2375 4 2 full 4.1 A Natural History of Dragons 4.1 A Natural History of Dragons https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/41-a-natural-history-of-dragons/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/41-a-natural-history-of-dragons/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 worldbuilderstavern.podbean.com/c131a924-913d-3f01-9439-420824bed2c2 Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel, A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan. We discuss dragons as the topic of academic study, worldbuilding inspired by Victorian England, and memoir-style novels.

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  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Join us for a chat about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel, A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan. We discuss dragons as the topic of academic study, worldbuilding inspired by Victorian England, and memoir-style novels.

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  • Support us and get bonus episodes by joining our Patreon
  • Next month’s novel: Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
]]> Discussing dragons as the topic of academic study, worldbuilding inspired by Victorian England, and memoir-style novels in Marie Brennan’s A NATURAL HISTORY OF DRAGONS. Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 3080 4 1 full 3.22 Post-Apocalyptic: The Last of Us 3.22 Post-Apocalyptic: The Last of Us https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/322-post-apocalyptic-the-last-of-us/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/322-post-apocalyptic-the-last-of-us/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 85a81e62-9bf5-4576-950c-ef9409432586 In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the post-apocalyptic with zombies TV show (based on the video game series of the same name), The Last of Us.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the post-apocalyptic with zombies TV show (based on the video game series of the same name), The Last of Us.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the post-apocalyptic with zombies TV show (based on the video game series of the same name), <em>The Last of Us</em>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316334754" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Girl with All the Gifts</em></a> by M.R. Carey (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) </li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2686 3 22 full 3.21 Paranormal Romance: Twilight 3.21 Paranormal Romance: Twilight https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/321-paranormal-romance-twilight/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/321-paranormal-romance-twilight/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 c0c7b633-e15f-400d-b03b-69abd7298252 In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the paranormal romance novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the paranormal romance novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about writing and worldbuilding in the paranormal romance novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316327336" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Twilight</em></a> by Stephanie Meyer.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316570398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Immortal Dark</em></a> by Tigest Girma (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) </li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 3292 3 21 full 3.20 Children’s Fantasy: How to Train Your Dragon 3.20 Children’s Fantasy: How to Train Your Dragon https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/320-children-s-fantasy-how-to-train-your-dragon/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/320-children-s-fantasy-how-to-train-your-dragon/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 d578a554-4b5b-43d3-b220-7388982f5f26 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the children's fantasy (with vikings) movie How to Train Your Dragon.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the children's fantasy (with vikings) movie How to Train Your Dragon.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the children's fantasy (with vikings) movie <em>How to Train Your Dragon</em>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593809860" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Impossible Creatures</em> by Katherine Rundell</a> (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) </li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2411 3 20 full 3.19 Urban Fantasy: Jade City 3.19 Urban Fantasy: Jade City https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/319-urban-fantasy-jade-city/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/319-urban-fantasy-jade-city/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:07:52 -0400 e5396f14-a39a-4fb1-bc75-5a1215040848 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the urban fantasy novel Jade City by Fonda Lee. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)

  • Proprietor's Pick: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the urban fantasy novel Jade City by Fonda Lee. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)

  • Proprietor's Pick: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the urban fantasy novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316440882" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Jade City</em></a> by Fonda Lee. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <em>The Sword of Kaigen</em> by M.L. Wang </li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2694 3 19 full 3.18 Children’s Sci-Fi: Animorphs 3.18 Children’s Sci-Fi: Animorphs https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/318-children-s-sci-fi-animorphs/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/318-children-s-sci-fi-animorphs/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2157cbc3-e052-429b-9483-3336ef3bacb3 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi alien invasion series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi alien invasion series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi alien invasion series <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780545388665" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Animorphs</a> by K.A. Applegate.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780062457981" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Ice Wolves</em></a> by Amie Kaufman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2884 3 18 full 3.17 Fantasy Heist: The Lies of Locke Lamora 3.17 Fantasy Heist: The Lies of Locke Lamora https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/317-fantasy-heist-the-lies-of-locke-lamora/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/317-fantasy-heist-the-lies-of-locke-lamora/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 84dabca2-aa62-4747-89b1-fdbb8268e791 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593725429" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Lies of Locke Lamora</em> by Scott Lynch</a>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780525573845" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Foundryside</em> by Robert Jackson Bennett</a> (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2775 3 16 full 3.16 Gothic Romance: Crimson Peak 3.16 Gothic Romance: Crimson Peak https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/316-gothic-romance-crimson-peak/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/316-gothic-romance-crimson-peak/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 519fc47c-48da-4bc5-b4d1-165f27a7c045 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie Crimson Peak.

  • Proprietor's Pick: The Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie Crimson Peak.

  • Proprietor's Pick: The Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie <em>Crimson Peak</em>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316312486" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Dark Window</em></a> by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li></ul><ul><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> </li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2391 3 14 full 3.15 LitRPG: Dungeon Crawler Carl 3.15 LitRPG: Dungeon Crawler Carl https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/315-litrpg-dungeon-crawler-carl/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/315-litrpg-dungeon-crawler-carl/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 8e6a2b7d-2d04-4d85-b4a3-47e094a0b722 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi/LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi/LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi/LitRPG novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593820247" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Dungeon Crawler Carl</em></a> by Matt Dinniman. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://wanderinginn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Wandering Inn</em></a> by pirateaba</li><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">⁠Website⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠</a></li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠Patreon⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc">⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2369 3 18 full 3.14 Sci-Fi Procedural: Fringe 3.14 Sci-Fi Procedural: Fringe https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/314-sci-fi-procedural-fringe/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/314-sci-fi-procedural-fringe/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:58:40 -0400 3f5014b8-5e35-4109-a6d1-c90141b98655 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the science fiction TV show Fringe.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the science fiction TV show Fringe.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the science fiction TV show <em>Fringe</em>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781524759797" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Recursion</em></a> by Blake Crouch (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/">Website⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠Discord⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok</a></li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2612 3 14 full 3.13 Epic Fantasy: The Will of the Many 3.13 Epic Fantasy: The Will of the Many https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/313-epic-fantasy-the-will-of-the-many/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/313-epic-fantasy-the-will-of-the-many/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 3ddad4df-e08f-43df-8163-b3bdedb462e3 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the epic fantasy novel The Will of the Many by James Islington.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the epic fantasy novel The Will of the Many by James Islington.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the epic fantasy novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781982141172" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Will of the Many</em></a> by James Islington. </p><ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781101988879" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Red Sister</em></a> by Mark Lawrence (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><ul> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2723 3 13 full 3.12 Comedic Sci-Fi: Futurama 3.12 Comedic Sci-Fi: Futurama https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/312-comedic-sci-fi-futurama/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/312-comedic-sci-fi-futurama/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 6f8b6ae2-f9b9-45e5-83cd-3c9c32ce3210 In this episode, we're talking about humour, worldbuilding, genre, and the animated TV showFuturama.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about humour, worldbuilding, genre, and the animated TV showFuturama.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about humour, worldbuilding, genre, and the animated TV show<em>Futurama</em>.</p><ul><li>Proprietor's Pick:<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593818633" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com</em></a><em></em>by Kimberly Lemming (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through this link we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li><li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li><li>Visit the Tavern:<a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> |<a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Discord</a></li><li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our<a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li></ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1930 3 12 full 3.11 YA Sci-Fi: Skyward 3.11 YA Sci-Fi: Skyward https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/311-ya-sci-fi-skyward/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/311-ya-sci-fi-skyward/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 25a8b184-30ea-449a-9f1e-a9d5fb028393 In this episode, we're talking about genre, the state of YA sci-fi in publishing, and the writing and worldbuilding in the young adult science fiction novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Disclosure: we are a bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie book store!)
  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
  • Visit the Tavern: Website | Discord
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]]> In this episode, we're talking about genre, the state of YA sci-fi in publishing, and the writing and worldbuilding in the young adult science fiction novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Red Rising by Pierce Brown (Disclosure: we are a bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie book store!)
  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
  • Visit the Tavern: Website | Discord
  • Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our Patreon
  • Support Haneen's family in Gaza
]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about genre, the state of YA sci-fi in publishing, and the writing and worldbuilding in the young adult science fiction novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780399555800" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Skyward</em></a> by Brandon Sanderson. </p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780345539809" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Red Rising</em></a> by Pierce Brown (Disclosure: we are a bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie book store!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Discord</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2801 3 11 full 3.10 Comedic RPG: Fantasy High 3.10 Comedic RPG: Fantasy High https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/310-comedic-rpg-fantasy-high/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/310-comedic-rpg-fantasy-high/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 8c23982f-09b6-4400-80af-a842ac653b88 In this episode, we're talking about the worldbuilding in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG comedy Fantasy High: Freshman Year, which is a Dimension 20 show produced by Dropout TV.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Highfire by Eoin Colfer (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through this link we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
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]]> In this episode, we're talking about the worldbuilding in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG comedy Fantasy High: Freshman Year, which is a Dimension 20 show produced by Dropout TV.

  • Proprietor's Pick: Highfire by Eoin Colfer (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through this link we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)
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]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the worldbuilding in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG comedy <em>Fantasy High: Freshman Year</em>, which is a Dimension 20 show produced by Dropout TV. </p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780062938572" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Highfire</em></a> by Eoin Colfer (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through this link we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Discord</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2582 3 10 full 3.9 Dark Fairy Tale: Nettle & Bone 3.9 Dark Fairy Tale: Nettle & Bone https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/39-dark-fairy-tale-nettle-bone/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/39-dark-fairy-tale-nettle-bone/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 fa1fbe27-6a93-4350-8d68-f487fe78a793 In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, and how the story feels like a fairy tale even though it is not a retelling.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, and how the story feels like a fairy tale even though it is not a retelling.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250244000" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Nettle & Bone</em></a> by T. Kingfisher, and how the story feels like a fairy tale even though it is not a retelling.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781789094343" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>All the Murmuring Bones</em></a> by A.G. Slatter (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2754 3 9 full 3.8 Horror: A Quiet Place 3.8 Horror: A Quiet Place https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/38-horror-a-quiet-place/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/38-horror-a-quiet-place/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 01156e5e-99ed-4fc3-a4d5-d381105d44c4 In this episode, we're talking about the horror movie A Quiet Place.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the horror movie A Quiet Place.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the horror movie <em>A Quiet Place</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250398659" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Lucky Day</em></a> by Chuck Tingle and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780062259660" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Birdbox</em></a> by Michael Louis Calvillo (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Website⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2720 3 8 full 3.7 Children’s Sci-Fi: Wall-E 3.7 Children’s Sci-Fi: Wall-E https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/37-children-s-sci-fi-wall-e/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/37-children-s-sci-fi-wall-e/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 c5f7139e-5310-43c9-88f6-70bff0ec3618 In this episode, we're talking about environmental sci-fi, ecological themes, children's literature, and the Disney movie Wall-E.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about environmental sci-fi, ecological themes, children's literature, and the Disney movie Wall-E.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about environmental sci-fi, ecological themes, children's literature, and the Disney movie <em>Wall-E</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250236210" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>A Psalm for the Wild-Built</em></a> by Becky Chambers (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Website⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Listen to our Worldbuilding Workshop bonus episodes by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2093 3 7 full 3.6 Cozy Sci-Fi: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet 3.6 Cozy Sci-Fi: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/36-cozy-sci-fi-the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/36-cozy-sci-fi-the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 eeeeab77-cca6-4b23-a454-521ddbac0ec9 In this episode, we're talking about cozy science fiction and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about cozy science fiction and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about cozy science fiction and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780062444134" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet</em></a> by Becky Chambers.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250871251" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Cascade Failure</em></a> by L.M. Sagas (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Website⁠</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2561 3 6 full 3.5 Horror Romance: Someone You Can Build a Nest In 3.5 Horror Romance: Someone You Can Build a Nest In https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/35-horror-romance-someone-you-can-build-a-nest-in/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/35-horror-romance-someone-you-can-build-a-nest-in/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 9de3ead3-625d-42e0-bb72-27ae54e830de 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.

]]> 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.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about how horror and romance can go together (and whether cozy horror is a thing) in <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780756418854" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Someone You Can Build a Nest In</em></a><em> </em>by John Wiswell.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780778387909" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Voyage of the Damned</em></a> by Frances White (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2783 3 5 full 3.4 Dark Fantasy: The Witcher 3.4 Dark Fantasy: The Witcher https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/34-dark-fantasy-the-witcher/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/34-dark-fantasy-the-witcher/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 cac30c3f-4572-4ee5-ab13-d55cbf26eaa5 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.

]]> 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.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about deconstructing tropes, dark fairy tales, costs of magic, monsters, and more in the dark fantasy TV show <em>The Witcher</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250877314" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Foul Days</em></a> by Genoveva Dimova (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2590 3 4 full 3.3 Space Opera: All Systems Red 3.3 Space Opera: All Systems Red https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/33-space-opera-all-systems-red/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/33-space-opera-all-systems-red/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 4f16e514-071b-44fe-8e0e-2ba20a7586e2 In this episode, we're talking about the novella All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about the novella All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about the novella <em>All Systems Red</em> (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316525572" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Mercy of Gods</em></a> by James S.A. Corey (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2706 3 3 full 3.2 Science Fantasy: Arcane 3.2 Science Fantasy: Arcane https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/32-science-fantasy-arcane/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/32-science-fantasy-arcane/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0400 a129fd61-1b56-4f48-9244-6c5ada41d168 In this episode, we're talking about how science and magic intertwine in the Netflix show Arcane.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about how science and magic intertwine in the Netflix show Arcane.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about how science and magic intertwine in the Netflix show <em>Arcane</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780316564892" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Gods Below</em></a> by Andrea Stewart (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2379 3 2 full Worldbuilding Workshop: Building a Magic System Worldbuilding Workshop: Building a Magic System https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/worldbuilding-workshop-building-a-magic-system/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/worldbuilding-workshop-building-a-magic-system/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 088126f8-e2aa-4548-8436-5445e5a0a2a2 This season, we're introducing a new type of bonus episodes for our patrons: worldbuilding workshops! In these episodes, the hosts pick an element of a world and build it together. You can use whatever we build for your own stories, or take the questions we ask and build your own.

These monthly bonus episodes are exclusive to our Patreon, but the first is free for everyone to listen to!

The questions we asked about building a magic system:

  1. What is the basis of the magic system (colour, nature, time, space, elements, etc.)
  2. What are the abilities and limits of the magic?
  3. What are the costs and consequences of using the magic?
  4. Who can use the magic?
  5. How does society view magic and magic users?
]]> This season, we're introducing a new type of bonus episodes for our patrons: worldbuilding workshops! In these episodes, the hosts pick an element of a world and build it together. You can use whatever we build for your own stories, or take the questions we ask and build your own.

These monthly bonus episodes are exclusive to our Patreon, but the first is free for everyone to listen to!

The questions we asked about building a magic system:

  1. What is the basis of the magic system (colour, nature, time, space, elements, etc.)
  2. What are the abilities and limits of the magic?
  3. What are the costs and consequences of using the magic?
  4. Who can use the magic?
  5. How does society view magic and magic users?
]]> <p>This season, we're introducing a new type of bonus episodes for our patrons: worldbuilding workshops! In these episodes, the hosts pick an element of a world and build it together. You can use whatever we build for your own stories, or take the questions we ask and build your own. </p> <p>These monthly bonus episodes are exclusive to our Patreon, but the first is free for everyone to listen to! </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Listen to more Worldbuilding Workshops by joining our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a></li> </ul> <p>The questions we asked about building a magic system:</p> <ol> <li>What is the basis of the magic system (colour, nature, time, space, elements, etc.)</li> <li>What are the abilities and limits of the magic?</li> <li>What are the costs and consequences of using the magic?</li> <li>Who can use the magic?</li> <li>How does society view magic and magic users?</li> </ol> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2186 bonus 3.1 Superhero Fiction: The Umbrella Academy 3.1 Superhero Fiction: The Umbrella Academy https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/31-superhero-fiction-the-umbrella-academy/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/31-superhero-fiction-the-umbrella-academy/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0400 1556699a-7470-4a9c-8992-266d36428934 In this episode, we're talking about superpowers, secret identities, and characterization in the Netflix show The Umbrella Academy.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about superpowers, secret identities, and characterization in the Netflix show The Umbrella Academy.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about superpowers, secret identities, and characterization in the Netflix show <em>The Umbrella Academy</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593820247" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Dungeon Crawler Carl</em></a><em> </em>by Matt Dinniman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2386 3 1 full 3.0 Season Three is about Genre! 3.0 Season Three is about Genre! https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/30-season-three-is-about-genre/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/30-season-three-is-about-genre/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:28:21 -0400 a9ac0a92-6ca5-4478-92d2-e4e57eb3bcb6 Season 3 is coming! We've added a couple new segments and will be talking about worldbuilding through the lens of genre.

]]> Season 3 is coming! We've added a couple new segments and will be talking about worldbuilding through the lens of genre.

]]> <p>Season 3 is coming! We've added a couple new segments and will be talking about worldbuilding through the lens of genre. </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 618 bonus 2.22 Comedy and Characters in Pirates of the Caribbean 2.22 Comedy and Characters in Pirates of the Caribbean https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/222-comedy-and-characters-in-pirates-of-the-caribbean/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/222-comedy-and-characters-in-pirates-of-the-caribbean/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 a7a43ce3-6b87-498c-aad9-5c30cd250626 In this episode, we're talking about humour, character arcs, prologues, pirate mythology, and more in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about humour, character arcs, prologues, pirate mythology, and more in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about humour, character arcs, prologues, pirate mythology, and more in the movie <em>Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780593378045" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Wicked Bargain</em></a> by Gabe Cole Novoa<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250289469" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> </em></a> (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2428 2 22 full 2.21 Mechs and Feminism in Iron Widow 2.21 Mechs and Feminism in Iron Widow https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/221-mechs-and-feminism-in-iron-widow/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/221-mechs-and-feminism-in-iron-widow/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 806d5943-c916-4e7a-90f3-5cca4af9c801 In this episode, we're talking about mechs, feminism, disability representation, and more in the novel Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about mechs, feminism, disability representation, and more in the novel Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about mechs, feminism, disability representation, and more in the novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9780735269958" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Iron Widow</em></a> by Xiran Jay Zhao.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781250289469" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>A Song to Drown Rivers</em></a> by Ann Liang (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/37ep09h7bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support Haneen's family in Gaza</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 3096 2 21 full 2.20 Science in 3 Body Problem 2.20 Science in 3 Body Problem https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/220-science-in-3-body-problem/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/220-science-in-3-body-problem/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 cc0378e6-49ef-4465-8228-300ed65edd95 In this episode, we're talking about nanofibers, science as a weapon, and supercomputers in the TV show 3 Body Problem.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about nanofibers, science as a weapon, and supercomputers in the TV show 3 Body Problem.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about nanofibers, science as a weapon, and supercomputers in the TV show <em>3 Body Problem</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/104558/9781534422117" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Jumpnauts</em></a> by Hao Jingfang (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!)</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2655 2 20 full 2.19 Tension in 3 Body Problem 2.19 Tension in 3 Body Problem https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/219-tension-in-3-body-problem/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/219-tension-in-3-body-problem/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2a905af7-5908-4dc4-86f1-afd9d7b17bbf In this episode, we're talking about science gone haywire, confusing vs. interesting worldbuilding, and tension in the TV show 3 Body Problem.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about science gone haywire, confusing vs. interesting worldbuilding, and tension in the TV show 3 Body Problem.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about science gone haywire, confusing vs. interesting worldbuilding, and tension in the TV show <em>3 Body Problem</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213781-exordia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Exordia</em></a> by Seth Dickinson<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128097627-the-selkie-s-daughter">⁠</a></li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2649 2 19 full 2.18 Mythology in Song of the Sea 2.18 Mythology in Song of the Sea https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/218-mythology-in-song-of-the-sea/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/218-mythology-in-song-of-the-sea/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 88ca2ae6-2ac7-443c-9497-f482efa424be In this episode, we're talking about sense of place, metaphor, mythology, and symbolism in the movie Song of the Sea.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about sense of place, metaphor, mythology, and symbolism in the movie Song of the Sea.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about sense of place, metaphor, mythology, and symbolism in the movie <em>Song of the Sea</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128097627-the-selkie-s-daughter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Selkie's Daughter</em></a> by Linda Crotta Brennan</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2370 2 18 full 2.17 False Utopia in Pet 2.17 False Utopia in Pet https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/217-false-utopia-in-pet/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/217-false-utopia-in-pet/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 92fcc025-ed90-4587-aa17-871964492f74 In this episode, we're talking about writing a story based on a theme, age categories, oppressive systems, and utopian societies in the novella Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about writing a story based on a theme, age categories, oppressive systems, and utopian societies in the novella Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about writing a story based on a theme, age categories, oppressive systems, and utopian societies in the novella <em>Pet</em> by Akwaeke Emezi.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57911600-hell-followed-with-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Hell Followed With Us</em></a> by Andrew Joseph White</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2255 2 17 full 2.16 Retro-Futurism in Fallout 2.16 Retro-Futurism in Fallout https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/216-retro-futurism-in-fallout/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/216-retro-futurism-in-fallout/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 19:00:00 -0400 09a2645b-ff42-47e4-aca5-446e9db4bd9e In this episode, we're talking about factions, over-the-top worldbuilding, and retro-futurism in the TV show (based on the video game) Fallout.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about factions, over-the-top worldbuilding, and retro-futurism in the TV show (based on the video game) Fallout.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about factions, over-the-top worldbuilding, and retro-futurism in the TV show (based on the video game) <em>Fallout</em>. </p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790861-service-model" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Service Model</em></a> by Adrian Tchaikovsky</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2158 2 16 full 2.15 The Afterlife in The Good Place 2.15 The Afterlife in The Good Place https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/215-the-afterlife-in-the-good-place/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/215-the-afterlife-in-the-good-place/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 ba7fadab-e4de-4ae2-b0a1-ed89e21bc533 In this episode, we're talking about humour, morality, and the afterlife in the TV show The Good Place.

]]> In this episode, we're talking about humour, morality, and the afterlife in the TV show The Good Place.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're talking about humour, morality, and the afterlife in the TV show <em>The Good Place</em>. </p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179911444-how-to-become-the-dark-lord-and-die-trying" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying</em></a> by Django Wexler</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2568 2 15 full 2.14 Gods, Realms, and Portals with Trudie Skies 2.14 Gods, Realms, and Portals with Trudie Skies https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/214-gods-realms-and-portals-with-trudie-skies/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/214-gods-realms-and-portals-with-trudie-skies/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:39:08 -0400 e189aa77-9b23-472f-a29a-375d44939ac7 In this episode, we're chatting with author Trudie Skies about deities, races, domains, magic, and expansive worldbuilding in The Thirteenth Hour, a gaslamp adult fantasy and the first in The Cruel Gods series.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting with author Trudie Skies about deities, races, domains, magic, and expansive worldbuilding in The Thirteenth Hour, a gaslamp adult fantasy and the first in The Cruel Gods series.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting with author Trudie Skies about deities, races, domains, magic, and expansive worldbuilding in <em>The Thirteenth Hour</em>, a gaslamp adult fantasy and the first in The Cruel Gods series.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Find Trudie Skies <a href="https://trudieskies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">trudieskies.com</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2787 2 14 full 2.13 Environment in Princess Mononoke 2.13 Environment in Princess Mononoke https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/213-environment-in-princess-mononoke/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/213-environment-in-princess-mononoke/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 a3199ab0-ca08-4442-95f5-8aa53c1de8cf In this episode, we're chatting about historical worldbuilding, weirdness, anti-capitalism, and ecological themes in the Studio Ghibli movie Princess Mononoke.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting about historical worldbuilding, weirdness, anti-capitalism, and ecological themes in the Studio Ghibli movie Princess Mononoke.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting about historical worldbuilding, weirdness, anti-capitalism, and ecological themes in the Studio Ghibli movie <em>Princess Mononoke</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61244268-godkiller" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Godkiller</a> by Hannah Kaner</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2023 2 13 full 2.12 Time Loops in Edge of Tomorrow 2.12 Time Loops in Edge of Tomorrow https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/212-time-loops-in-edge-of-tomorrow/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/212-time-loops-in-edge-of-tomorrow/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 ecbfe2e4-396f-4dd6-b06e-55ccd6b5cac5 In this episode, we're chatting about situational humour, aliens, montages, and time loops in the movie Edge of Tomorrow.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting about situational humour, aliens, montages, and time loops in the movie Edge of Tomorrow.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting about situational humour, aliens, montages, and time loops in the movie <em>Edge of Tomorrow</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58210335-the-misfit-soldier" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Misfit Soldier</em></a> by Michael Mammay</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2267 2 12 full 2.11 Blood Magic in Heartless Hunter (with Kristen Ciccarelli) 2.11 Blood Magic in Heartless Hunter (with Kristen Ciccarelli) https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/211-blood-magic-in-heartless-hunter-with-kristen-ciccarelli/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/211-blood-magic-in-heartless-hunter-with-kristen-ciccarelli/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 b448f67c-c2b3-4598-9100-a3ef61dc44c8 In this episode, we're chatting with author Kristen Ciccarelli about blood magic, witches, and witch hunters in Heartless Hunter, the YA fantasy romance inspired by the The Scarlet Pimpernel.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting with author Kristen Ciccarelli about blood magic, witches, and witch hunters in Heartless Hunter, the YA fantasy romance inspired by the The Scarlet Pimpernel.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting with author Kristen Ciccarelli about blood magic, witches, and witch hunters in <em>Heartless Hunter</em>, the YA fantasy romance inspired by the <em>The Scarlet Pimpernel</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Find Kristen Ciccarelli at <a href="https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">kristenciccarelli.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123174961-the-universal-fantasy-workbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Universal Fantasy Workbook</em></a> by T. Taylor</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvC5Gasj27k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Psychology of Fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes</a> </li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2820 2 11 full 2.10 Adaptable Storytelling in Baldur’s Gate 3 2.10 Adaptable Storytelling in Baldur’s Gate 3 https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/210-adaptable-storytelling-in-baldur-s-gate-3/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/210-adaptable-storytelling-in-baldur-s-gate-3/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 cdaf1307-2ce4-44ce-9ad1-f1fe4ac6d6b8 In this episode, we're chatting about worldbuilding in the shadows, how actions matter, and adaptable storytelling in the video game Baldur's Gate 3.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting about worldbuilding in the shadows, how actions matter, and adaptable storytelling in the video game Baldur's Gate 3.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting about worldbuilding in the shadows, how actions matter, and adaptable storytelling in the video game <em>Baldur's Gate 3</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790798-the-west-passage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The West Passage</em></a> by Jared Pechaček</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2413 2 10 full 2.9 Religion, spirits, and dark magic in Vespertine (with Margaret Rogerson) 2.9 Religion, spirits, and dark magic in Vespertine (with Margaret Rogerson) https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/29-religion-spirits-and-dark-magic-in-vespertine-with-margaret-rogerson/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/29-religion-spirits-and-dark-magic-in-vespertine-with-margaret-rogerson/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 73882e81-f5e5-40e8-8346-974672543191 In this episode, we're chatting with author Margaret Rogerson about religion, spirits, and dark magic in the YA fantasy novel Vespertine.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting with author Margaret Rogerson about religion, spirits, and dark magic in the YA fantasy novel Vespertine.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting with author Margaret Rogerson about religion, spirits, and dark magic in the YA fantasy novel <em>Vespertine</em>.</p> <ul> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Find Margaret Rogerson at <a href="https://www.margaretrogerson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">margaretrogerson.com</a></li> </ul> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 3103 2 9 full 2.8 Stitchpunk, Giant Worlds, and Gender Dimorphism in 9 2.8 Stitchpunk, Giant Worlds, and Gender Dimorphism in 9 https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/28-stitchpunk-giant-worlds-and-gender-dimorphism-in-9/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/28-stitchpunk-giant-worlds-and-gender-dimorphism-in-9/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500 59418a9d-0234-4a42-9bde-b35292863119 In this episode, we're chatting about the worldbuilding in the movie 9.

]]> In this episode, we're chatting about the worldbuilding in the movie 9.

]]> <p>In this episode, we're chatting about the worldbuilding in the movie <em>9</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43908954-the-last-human" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Last Human</em></a> by Lee Bacon</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2260 2 8 full 2.7 Superpowers and Society in My Hero Academia 2.7 Superpowers and Society in My Hero Academia https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/27-superpowers-and-society-in-my-hero-academia/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/27-superpowers-and-society-in-my-hero-academia/#comments Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 110ec87d-33a2-4ca8-9a87-18183a30199d Listen in as we chat about superpowers and superhero society, having a large cast, and female characters in the anime My Hero Academia.

]]> Listen in as we chat about superpowers and superhero society, having a large cast, and female characters in the anime My Hero Academia.

]]> <p>Listen in as we chat about superpowers and superhero society, having a large cast, and female characters in the anime <em>My Hero Academia</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44093028" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Saving Fable</em></a> by Scott Reintgen</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2530 2 7 full 2.6 Worldbuilding in The Book Eaters (with Sunyi Dean) 2.6 Worldbuilding in The Book Eaters (with Sunyi Dean) https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/26-worldbuilding-in-the-book-eaters-with-sunyi-dean/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/26-worldbuilding-in-the-book-eaters-with-sunyi-dean/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 8cbd9f83-7eb7-4cb7-af47-966651a35b4a We've got fantasy author Sunyi Dean with us on this week's episode of the podcast! Listen in as we chat about her 2022 debut novel, The Book Eaters, how to decide what worldbuilding details to include and what to cut, oppressive societies, the goal of your story, and the power of books.

]]> We've got fantasy author Sunyi Dean with us on this week's episode of the podcast! Listen in as we chat about her 2022 debut novel, The Book Eaters, how to decide what worldbuilding details to include and what to cut, oppressive societies, the goal of your story, and the power of books.

]]> <p>We've got fantasy author Sunyi Dean with us on this week's episode of the podcast! Listen in as we chat about her 2022 debut novel, <em>The Book Eaters</em>, how to decide what worldbuilding details to include and what to cut, oppressive societies, the goal of your story, and the power of books.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> <li>Find Sunyi Dean at <a href="https://sunyidean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">sunyidean.com</a></li> <li>Check out the <a href="https://publishingrodeo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Publishing Rodeo</a> podcast</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2886 2 6 full 2.5 Comedy in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2.5 Comedy in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/25-comedy-in-jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/25-comedy-in-jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle/#comments Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 78dd67b8-e6e9-4429-ae25-0f1d02827ce0 Listen in as we chat about how to write comedy and action for different age categories, traditional vs. self-publishing, the "sucked into a video game" genre, and the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

]]> Listen in as we chat about how to write comedy and action for different age categories, traditional vs. self-publishing, the "sucked into a video game" genre, and the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

]]> <p>Listen in as we chat about how to write comedy and action for different age categories, traditional vs. self-publishing, the "sucked into a video game" genre, and the movie <em>Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53968511-rainbow-in-the-dark" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Rainbow in the Dark</em></a> by Sean McGinty</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2054 2 5 full 2.4 Revealing Worldbuilding through Character in Avatar: The Last Airbender 2.4 Revealing Worldbuilding through Character in Avatar: The Last Airbender https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/24-revealing-worldbuilding-through-character-in-avatar-the-last-airbender/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/24-revealing-worldbuilding-through-character-in-avatar-the-last-airbender/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:02:25 -0500 5c801f3b-dfb6-47fc-a770-e710eaf763e8 In today's episode, we're chatting about bending, magic rules, disability, and how to reveal worldbuilding details as they relate to character via Avatar: The Last Airbender!

]]> In today's episode, we're chatting about bending, magic rules, disability, and how to reveal worldbuilding details as they relate to character via Avatar: The Last Airbender!

]]> <p>In today's episode, we're chatting about bending, magic rules, disability, and how to reveal worldbuilding details as they relate to character via <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em>! </p> <ul> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58275713-wingbearer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Wingbearer</em></a> by Marjorie M. Liu and Teny Issakhanian</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.bookrealmrevisions.com/post/five-tips-for-writing-disabled-characters-in-speculative-fiction" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Five Tips for Writing Disabled Characters in Speculative Fiction</a>" by Allison Alexander</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/how-to-escape-the-show-dont-tell-trap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">How to Escape the Show Don't Tell Trap</a>" by Jeni Chappelle</li> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">⁠Twitter⁠</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">⁠TikTok⁠</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">⁠Discord⁠</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">⁠Patreon⁠</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1967 2 4 full 2.3 Fake Science and Villainy in The Outside (with Ada Hoffmann) 2.3 Fake Science and Villainy in The Outside (with Ada Hoffmann) https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/23-fake-science-and-villainy-in-the-outside-with-ada-hoffmann/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/23-fake-science-and-villainy-in-the-outside-with-ada-hoffmann/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:35:16 -0400 cd9d2c20-ee3f-42e7-9d0b-763de5bc7b79 Join us for a chat with author Ada Hoffmann about their sci-fi horror novel The Outside. We talk about how to choose narrating characters, writing antagonists, writing nonbinary characters, and making stuff up when worldbuilding.

]]> Join us for a chat with author Ada Hoffmann about their sci-fi horror novel The Outside. We talk about how to choose narrating characters, writing antagonists, writing nonbinary characters, and making stuff up when worldbuilding.

]]> <p>Join us for a chat with author Ada Hoffmann about their sci-fi horror novel <em>The Outside</em>. We talk about how to choose narrating characters, writing antagonists, writing nonbinary characters, and making stuff up when worldbuilding. </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Find Ada Hoffmann at <a href="https://www.ada-hoffmann.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ada-hoffmann.com</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2630 2 3 full 2.2 Dark Weird in Over the Garden Wall 2.2 Dark Weird in Over the Garden Wall https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/22-dark-weird-in-over-the-garden-wall/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/22-dark-weird-in-over-the-garden-wall/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 94b99fc1-1833-4434-9645-3ace1fe4f436 Join us for a chat about Over the Garden Wall, the animated series that you have probably never heard of! We chat about dream sequences, leaving clues, over-explaining, and trusting your readers.

]]> Join us for a chat about Over the Garden Wall, the animated series that you have probably never heard of! We chat about dream sequences, leaving clues, over-explaining, and trusting your readers.

]]> <p>Join us for a chat about <em>Over the Garden Wall</em>, the animated series that you have probably never heard of! We chat about dream sequences, leaving clues, over-explaining, and trusting your readers.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63139950-the-horrible-bag-of-terrible-things-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things</em></a> by Rob Renzetti </li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1807 2 2 full 2.1 Gendered Magic in Wheel of Time 2.1 Gendered Magic in Wheel of Time https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/21-gendered-magic-in-wheel-of-time/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/21-gendered-magic-in-wheel-of-time/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 c633d842-45d0-45a9-9381-43e31150e72e Season Two is here! In this episode, we talk about the TV series Wheel of Time, adapted from the novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. We chat about complex worldbuilding and how to distill it, why it doesn't matter if the show is different from the book, and gendered magic systems.

  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
  • Proprietor's Pick: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao 
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]]> Season Two is here! In this episode, we talk about the TV series Wheel of Time, adapted from the novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. We chat about complex worldbuilding and how to distill it, why it doesn't matter if the show is different from the book, and gendered magic systems.

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]]> <p>Season Two is here! In this episode, we talk about the TV series <em>Wheel of Time</em>, adapted from the novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. We chat about complex worldbuilding and how to distill it, why it doesn't matter if the show is different from the book, and gendered magic systems.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52459864-iron-widow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Iron Widow</em></a> by Xiran Jay Zhao </li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2561 2 1 full 1.15 Gritty Storytelling in House of the Dragon 1.15 Gritty Storytelling in House of the Dragon https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/115-gritty-storytelling-in-house-of-the-dragon/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/115-gritty-storytelling-in-house-of-the-dragon/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 3caa7fd1-524a-4a3f-ae9a-6e3f5f843a21 It's the Season One finale! In this episode, we talk about House of the Dragon, so be prepared for some dark and disturbing topics. Allison gives her top seven horrifying moments from the show, and we give some tips on how to write your own grimdark worlds.

]]> It's the Season One finale! In this episode, we talk about House of the Dragon, so be prepared for some dark and disturbing topics. Allison gives her top seven horrifying moments from the show, and we give some tips on how to write your own grimdark worlds.

]]> <p>It's the Season One finale! In this episode, we talk about <em>House of the Dragon</em>, so be prepared for some dark and disturbing topics. Allison gives her top seven horrifying moments from the show, and we give some tips on how to write your own grimdark worlds.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62315620-the-sword-defiant" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Sword Defiant</em></a> by Gareth Hanrahan</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones true No 3041 1 15 full 1.14 Open Worldbuilding in Tears of the Kingdom (with Jeni Chappelle) 1.14 Open Worldbuilding in Tears of the Kingdom (with Jeni Chappelle) https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/114-open-worldbuilding-in-tears-of-the-kingdom-with-jeni-chappelle/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/114-open-worldbuilding-in-tears-of-the-kingdom-with-jeni-chappelle/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 809fe892-48ee-4766-bb92-f3ee5a9dcd35 In this episode, we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with guest Jeni Chappelle! We talk about how to immerse readers in your world, telling information out of order, and how to write interesting puzzles.

Jeni is an independent book editor, a co-founder and editor for Twitter pitch event Revise & Resub (#RevPit); and co-host of the Indie Chicks and Story Chat Radio podcasts. Find her at Jeni Chappelle Editorial.

]]> In this episode, we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with guest Jeni Chappelle! We talk about how to immerse readers in your world, telling information out of order, and how to write interesting puzzles.

Jeni is an independent book editor, a co-founder and editor for Twitter pitch event Revise & Resub (#RevPit); and co-host of the Indie Chicks and Story Chat Radio podcasts. Find her at Jeni Chappelle Editorial.

]]> <p>In this episode, we talk about <em>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom</em> with guest Jeni Chappelle! We talk about how to immerse readers in your world, telling information out of order, and how to write interesting puzzles.</p> <p>Jeni is an independent book editor, a co-founder and editor for Twitter pitch event <a href="https://reviseresub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Revise & Resub</a> (#RevPit); and co-host of the <a href="https://www.indiechicks.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Indie Chicks</a> and <a href="https://www.storychatradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Story Chat Radio</a> podcasts. Find her at <a href="https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jeni Chappelle Editorial</a>.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784549-in-the-lives-of-puppets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>In the Lives of Puppets</em></a> by T.J. Klune</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Access bonus content and support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2882 1 14 full 1.13 Horror and Narration Style in Annihilation 1.13 Horror and Narration Style in Annihilation https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/113-horror-and-narration-style-in-annihilation/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/113-horror-and-narration-style-in-annihilation/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:21:22 -0400 7d5eb000-691e-453b-a105-01f8bdaaa79e We discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer in this episode! We talk about how weird it is, the unsettling narration style, and how to worldbuild according to genre.

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]]> We discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer in this episode! We talk about how weird it is, the unsettling narration style, and how to worldbuild according to genre.

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  • Proprietor's Pick: Lone Women by Victor LaValle
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]]> <p>We discuss <em>Annihilation</em> by Jeff VanderMeer in this episode! We talk about how weird it is, the unsettling narration style, and how to worldbuild according to genre. </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60460704-lone-women" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Lone Women</em></a> by Victor LaValle</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to access bonus content</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2233 1 13 full 1.12 Subtle Worldbuilding in This is How You Lose the Time War 1.12 Subtle Worldbuilding in This is How You Lose the Time War https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/112-subtle-worldbuilding-in-this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/112-subtle-worldbuilding-in-this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:07:49 -0400 97c9efce-3cb0-498f-8d2e-75dfbcf26fe0 As per Bigolas Dickolas's recommendation, we're discussing the novella This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! Learn how to use worldbuilding as a backdrop and subtle ways to deliver worldbuilding in this week's episode.

]]> As per Bigolas Dickolas's recommendation, we're discussing the novella This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! Learn how to use worldbuilding as a backdrop and subtle ways to deliver worldbuilding in this week's episode.

]]> <p>As per Bigolas Dickolas's recommendation, we're discussing the novella <em>This is How You Lose the Time War</em> by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! Learn how to use worldbuilding as a backdrop and subtle ways to deliver worldbuilding in this week's episode.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873999-translation-state" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Translation State</em> by Anne Leckie</a></li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to access bonus content.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1790 1 12 full 1.11 Worldbuilding Fun in the D&D Movie 1.11 Worldbuilding Fun in the D&D Movie https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/111-worldbuilding-fun-in-the-dd-movie/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/111-worldbuilding-fun-in-the-dd-movie/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:30 -0400 86703191-95e6-48a7-a6d7-226a0f44bc20 What is worldbuilding without fat dragons, magicless bards, and birdfolk named Jarnathan? Join us for a discussion about the fun romp that is Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

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]]> What is worldbuilding without fat dragons, magicless bards, and birdfolk named Jarnathan? Join us for a discussion about the fun romp that is Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

And don't forget to vote on the topic of our finale episode! Will we discuss the worldbuilding of Wednesday, The Last of Us, or House of the Dragon? It's up to you, dear listeners! Cast your vote on Twitter here. If you're a patron, vote here instead, and your vote counts as double!

]]> <p>What is worldbuilding without fat dragons, magicless bards, and birdfolk named Jarnathan? Join us for a discussion about the fun romp that is <em>Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves</em>.</p> <p>And don't forget to vote on the topic of our finale episode! Will we discuss the worldbuilding of <em>Wednesday</em>, <em>The Last of Us</em>, or <em>House of the Dragon</em>? It's up to you, dear listeners! Cast your vote on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod/status/1661153759937052674" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>. If you're a patron, vote <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/vote-on-topic-of-83451144?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a> instead, and your vote counts as double! </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61294937-the-adventures-of-amina-al-sirafi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi</em></a> by S.A. Chakraborty</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to access bonus content.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2084 1 11 full 1.10 Dystopia in The Hunger Games 1.10 Dystopia in The Hunger Games https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/110-dystopia-in-the-hunger-games/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/110-dystopia-in-the-hunger-games/#comments Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:05 -0400 76e2de1e-aee4-4440-83b3-1164daeee171 In this episode, we rant about capitalism and unfair political systems. We dig into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games (both the movies and the books by Suzanne Collins) and argue about whether Snow could have ever been a good person.

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]]> In this episode, we rant about capitalism and unfair political systems. We dig into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games (both the movies and the books by Suzanne Collins) and argue about whether Snow could have ever been a good person.

  • Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
  • Proprietor's Pick: The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan
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]]> <p>In this episode, we rant about capitalism and unfair political systems. We dig into the dystopian world of <em>The Hunger Games</em> (both the movies and the books by Suzanne Collins) and argue about whether Snow could have ever been a good person. </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273436-the-ten-percent-thief" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Ten Percent Thief</em></a> by Lavanya Lakshminarayan</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2305 1 10 full 1.9 Politics and Society in The Mandalorian 1.9 Politics and Society in The Mandalorian https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/19-politics-and-society-in-the-mandalorian/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/19-politics-and-society-in-the-mandalorian/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:48 -0400 30683098-58b8-480a-8f44-c9057f00b5dd In this episode, we discuss season three of The Mandalorian. Hear us chat about the writing being more disjointed this season, the strange episode with Doctor Pershing that shows the world under the New Republic's wing, and the differing cultures of the two Mandalorian groups. Also, is Din Djarin even the titular Mandalorian in this season?

]]> In this episode, we discuss season three of The Mandalorian. Hear us chat about the writing being more disjointed this season, the strange episode with Doctor Pershing that shows the world under the New Republic's wing, and the differing cultures of the two Mandalorian groups. Also, is Din Djarin even the titular Mandalorian in this season?

]]> <p>In this episode, we discuss season three of <em>The Mandalorian</em>. Hear us chat about the writing being more disjointed this season, the strange episode with Doctor Pershing that shows the world under the New Republic's wing, and the differing cultures of the two Mandalorian groups. Also, is Din Djarin even the titular Mandalorian in this season?</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62919382-the-splinter-in-the-sky" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Splinter in the Sky</em></a> by Kemi Ashing-Giwa</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2893 1 9 full 1.8 Familiar Worlds in The Mandalorian 1.8 Familiar Worlds in The Mandalorian https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/18-familiar-worlds-in-the-mandalorian/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/18-familiar-worlds-in-the-mandalorian/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:11 -0400 065bbed6-16d7-4628-b7da-3cec46e94158 In this episode, we discuss seasons one and two of The Mandalorian.

]]> In this episode, we discuss seasons one and two of The Mandalorian.

]]> <p>In this episode, we discuss seasons one and two of <em>The Mandalorian</em>. </p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62802781-star-wars-inquisitor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade</em></a> by Delilah S. Dawson</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2218 1 8 full 1.7 Disability, Villainy, Magic, and Technology in Nimona 1.7 Disability, Villainy, Magic, and Technology in Nimona https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/17-disability-villainy-magic-and-technology-in-nimona/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/17-disability-villainy-magic-and-technology-in-nimona/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:52 -0400 7fca102c-43a9-4ca7-8a94-66fe186728eb Join us for a discussion about the graphic novel Nimona by ND Stevenson.

]]> Join us for a discussion about the graphic novel Nimona by ND Stevenson.

]]> <p>Join us for a discussion about the graphic novel <em>Nimona</em> by ND Stevenson.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59365380-the-tea-dragon-society-box-set" target="_blank"><em>The Tea Dragon Society #1-3</em></a> by Kay O’Neill (July 5, 2022)</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2110 1 7 full 1.6 Multiverses, Metaphors, and Absurdity in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once 1.6 Multiverses, Metaphors, and Absurdity in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/16-multiverses-metaphors-and-absurdity-in-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/16-multiverses-metaphors-and-absurdity-in-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:39 -0400 5a9926cc-12af-4a86-bfc7-953411efa93a Join us for a discussion about the very weird, very wonderful movie Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.

]]> Join us for a discussion about the very weird, very wonderful movie Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.

]]> <p>Join us for a discussion about the very weird, very wonderful movie <em>Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.</em></p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61218767-multiverses4" target="_blank"><em>Multiverses: An anthology of alternate realities</em></a> by various authors (March 28, 2023)</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1536 1 6 full 1.5 Beautiful Worlds and Video Game Writing in Ori and the Blind Forest 1.5 Beautiful Worlds and Video Game Writing in Ori and the Blind Forest https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/15-beautiful-worlds-and-video-game-writing-in-ori-and-the-blind-forest/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/15-beautiful-worlds-and-video-game-writing-in-ori-and-the-blind-forest/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:15:17 -0500 480909b0-dace-4aab-ac9d-1caf72f2c4b1 Join us for a discussion about the gorgeous and heartwarming video game, Ori and the Blind Forest.

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]]> Join us for a discussion about the gorgeous and heartwarming video game, Ori and the Blind Forest.

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]]> <p>Join us for a discussion about the gorgeous and heartwarming video game, <em>Ori and the Blind Forest</em>.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61072522-the-otherwoods" target="_blank"><em>The Otherwoods</em></a> by Justine Pucella Winans (January 1, 2023)</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2006 1 5 full 1.4 Science, Language, and Aliens in Project Hail Mary 1.4 Science, Language, and Aliens in Project Hail Mary https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/14-science-language-and-aliens-in-project-hail-mary/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/14-science-language-and-aliens-in-project-hail-mary/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:57:43 -0500 fd42772b-b074-43c8-bc47-f0e9a05f5188 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.

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]]> 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)
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]]> <p>Join us for a discussion about science in hard sci-fi, how to communicate with an alien, alien physiology, and alien culture in <em>Project Hail Mary</em> by Andy Weir.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60531416-secret-project-3" target="_blank">Secret Project #3</a> by Brandon Sanderson (July 1, 2023)</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2149 1 4 full 1.3 Subtle Storytelling, Slang, and Society in Mad Max: Fury Road 1.3 Subtle Storytelling, Slang, and Society in Mad Max: Fury Road https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/13-subtle-storytelling-slang-and-society-in-mad-max-fury-road/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/13-subtle-storytelling-slang-and-society-in-mad-max-fury-road/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:30:59 -0500 ca441ede-8c1e-4ac2-8c65-5927458ad9b9 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).
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]]> 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).
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]]> <p><em>Mad Max: Fury Road</em> takes place in a gritty, unforgiving, and <em>weird</em> 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.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784306-the-lies-of-the-ajungo"><u><em>The Lies of the Ajungo</em></u></a><em> </em>by Moses Ose Utomi (March 21, 2023).</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 2148 1 3 full 1.2 Humour and Fashion in Good Omens 1.2 Humour and Fashion in Good Omens https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/12-humour-and-fashion-in-good-omens/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/12-humour-and-fashion-in-good-omens/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:00:30 -0500 7fcf923c-a2e9-4d7a-8302-1c3a696c6843 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).
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]]> 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!
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]]> <p>Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show <em>Good Omens</em>! In this episode, we discuss how the show uses the unexpected to create humour, the casting choices, fashion, and makeup.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60018635-the-very-secret-society-of-irregular-witches" target="_blank"><em>The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches</em></a> by Sangu Mandanna (August 23, 2022).</li> <li>"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! </li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a> </li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1730 1 2 full 1.1 Mythology in Good Omens 1.1 Mythology in Good Omens https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/11-mythology-in-good-omens/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/11-mythology-in-good-omens/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:00:03 -0500 329073cb-8dc0-4559-ade7-1b95702c7594 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.

]]> 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.

]]> <p>Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show <em>Good Omens</em>! In this episode, we discuss how the show treats Christian mythology, angels, demons, and more.</p> <ul> <li>Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.</li> <li>Proprietor's Pick: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61175640-the-remarkable-retirement-of-edna-fisher" target="_blank"><em>The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher</em></a> by E.M. Anderson (April 21, 2023).</li> <li>Visit the Tavern: <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY">Discord</a></li> <li>Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern">Patreon</a> to vote on topics and access bonus episodes!</li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 1532 1 1 full 1.0 Welcome to the Tavern! 1.0 Welcome to the Tavern! https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/10-welcome-to-the-tavern/ https://www.worldbuilderstavern.com/e/10-welcome-to-the-tavern/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:34 -0500 dea72040-ab0e-4a02-a326-e88311b1c12c Welcome, worldbuilders! Here's what our podcast is all about and what you can expect for Season One. Cheers!

Find Us Elsewhere:

]]> Welcome, worldbuilders! Here's what our podcast is all about and what you can expect for Season One. Cheers!

Find Us Elsewhere:

]]> <p>Welcome, worldbuilders! Here's what our podcast is all about and what you can expect for Season One. Cheers!</p> <p>Find Us Elsewhere:</p> <ul> <li>Support us on <a href="https://patreon.com/worldbuilderstavern/" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wbtavernpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li>Join our writing community on <a href="https://discord.gg/NcMuJwY" target="_blank">Discord</a></li> <li>Watch our videos on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@worldbuilderstavern" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li> </ul> Emma Maione, Allison Alexander, and Christiana Jones false No 315 1 trailer