Podcasts about Worldbuilding

Sean Wood joins The Chairman and the Council of Nerds to discuss The Fog Within, his creator-owned post-apocalyptic comic series that blends science fiction, action, mystery, and time-bending adventure.With The Fog Within #5 launching on Kickstarter, Sean shares the origins of the series, how a simple run through a foggy day sparked the concept, the challenges of building a creator-owned comic universe, and the lessons he's learned from running multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns.The conversation explores worldbuilding, indie publishing, Kickstarter strategy, creator-owned storytelling, and the realities of building an independent comic career one issue at a time.Topics include:• The origins of The Fog Within• Worldbuilding and character creation• Kickstarter crowdfunding• Creator-owned comics• Indie publishing• Writing and storytelling• Building a comic universe• Lessons learned as an independent creator

Matt Witten joins me to talk about 51%, his speculative thriller set in a near-future America where corporations own everything, including people.We dig into one of the book's strongest ideas: a privatised justice system where detectives have to crowdfund murder investigations. That opens up a wider discussion about debt, ownership, healthcare, policing, and how worldbuilding becomes far more powerful when it creates real pressure on characters' daily choices.If you like dystopian fiction with clear systems and strong moral stakes, this one has plenty to get into.Find out more, including shownotes, here: https://rubipod.link/51percent

How do two creators living in different countries build a creator-owned comic together?In this episode of the USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with writer Marco Vito Oddo and artist Victor Costa, the creative team behind OTHERKIN, an indie horror and urban fantasy comic series inspired by works such as Hellboy, Hellblazer, and Swamp Thing.The conversation explores the origins of Otherkin, how the project evolved from an abandoned video game concept into a long-form comic universe, the challenges of independent publishing, and the realities of creating a comic series across continents.Marco and Victor discuss worldbuilding, horror storytelling, character development, writer-artist collaboration, creator-owned comics, comic book influences, and the lessons they've learned while building Otherkin one issue at a time.Topics include:• The origins of Otherkin• Creator-owned comics• Horror and urban fantasy storytelling• Writer and artist collaboration• Building a long-form comic universe• Character creation and worldbuilding• Independent publishing challenges• Physical vs digital comics• The future of Otherkin• Advice for aspiring comic creatorsIf you're a fan of indie comics, horror comics, creator-owned storytelling, and comic book creation, this episode is for you.FOLLOW MARCO VITO ODDOInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/marcovito.oddo/Substack:https://marcovitooddo.substack.com/FOLLOW VICTOR COSTAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/victorcosta.art/FOLLOW OTHERKINInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otherkin.comic/USDN LINKShttps://linktr.ee/usdnpodcastBusiness & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comBCW Supplies Affiliate PartnerNeed comic bags, boards, storage boxes, top loaders, comic collecting supplies, or shipping materials?Shop BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=USDNAffiliate Code: USDNDisclosure: USDN may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through this affiliate link at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue spotlighting indie comic creators and producing creator-focused content.The USDN Podcast - Where indie comics come to life.

On this special Comicast One Shot, Michael is joined by author Rose Garcia who is also attending The Book Dragon Festival happening this Saturday at POST Houston. Rose will be one of the many authors set to join the free Fantasy Market beginning at 12p. She's the author of the Havenwood Falls series, the Final Life series, the Fae Bloodlines series, and most recently she finished her Bloodlines Legacy series earlier this year with the release of book 3, A Legacy Forged. Rose stops by the podcast to discuss her love for fantasy, leaving her career as a lawyer to become an author, what her writing process is like, how she keeps track of her worlds when she's writing, her love for romantasy, why the romantasy genre is not going away, bringing in her culture/heritage in her work, her preferred writing environment, creating magic systems, why kickstarter is part of her release strategy now, and much more! To purchase any of Rose's work, head over to her website rosegarciabooks.com. Follow her on social media, @rosegarciabooks. The Book Dragon Festival - Saturday June 13th at POST Houston from 11a-5pJoin Michael, Rose, other authors, and fellow book lovers like you at the first ever Book Dragon Festival! Michael will be moderating the author panel at the event, featuring authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building and magic systems! Doors open at 10:45a with the panel going from 11a-12p. Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. Following the author panel, the fantasy market opens at 12p. Over 30 authors will be in attendance signing and selling their books. Plus, there'll be live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art/merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

There are very few official published adventures for Daggerheart, and those are either one-shots or very short. The third party options are also limited. So what is a GM wanting a published adventure to do? In this episode I share how I'm taking adventures from other games and adapting them to Daggerheart. Because Daggerheart's system is relatively simple, it's actually pretty easy to do.Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.Sign up for my newsletter.Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Follow me on Bluesky.Join my Discord server.Email me.Check out my YouTube channel.Join my Book Club, now on Discord.Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

Writer and creator C.E. Massari joins The Chairman on the USDN Podcast to discuss his upcoming 120-page original graphic novel, The Mafia vs. The Klan, coming from Source Point Press.Described as John Wick meets The Godfather, The Mafia vs. The Klan is a historical revenge noir inspired by real family history, Prohibition-era violence, and the question of what happens when justice fails.In this conversation, we talk about the real story behind the book, the legacy of Augustina Massari, turning family tragedy into fiction, writing about the Klan without glorifying hate, the moral complexity of revenge, the Mafia as a storytelling force, and why comics were the right medium for this project.We also discuss Source Point Press' relaunch, the upcoming Kickstarter pre-sale campaign, the black-and-white noir visual style, working with artist Martin Gimenez, and the realities of indie comics, crowdfunding, professionalism, and creator relationships.Guest Links: C.E. Massari Substack: https://cemassari.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.e.massari/ Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cemassari/the-mafia-vs-the-klan?ref=profile_created&category_id=252Watch / Subscribe to USDN: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_PodcastBusiness / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comBCW Supplies Affiliate Linkhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse code USDN at checkout.Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

Dans cet épisode d'Au Coin du Checkpoint, on reçoit Velvet autour du feu (auteur pour Deadline, le fanzine de JDR) pour nous aider a décortiquer le lore de Magic: The Gathering (MTG), le jeu de cartes à collectionner de 1993 :La genèse de Magic : Comment le jeu a-t-il été pensé et pourquoi a-t-il marché dès son lancement ?Le guide du lore pour les débutants : Comprendre le fonctionnement du mana coloré, les pratiques de la magie (jeter des sorts) à travers les différentes cultures, la façon dont c'est représenté en jeu, la structure du Multivers en différents « plans » et le rôle des fameux Planeswalkers.Nos souvenirs coups de cœur : et nos anecdotes personnelles.L'art du Worldbuilding sur 6x9 cm : Est-ce vraiment possible de transmettre une émotion et de bâtir un univers entier à travers une simple carte ? On analyse les illustrations et les textes d'ambiance (flavor text) les plus immersifs.Au programme des actus dev : Witcher 3 annonce... Songs of the Past!Alors qu'Hideo Kojima fait une PUB pour Prada en IA et se prend une sauce, Za-Um a fait signer à ses employés un pledge de ne JAMAIS utiliser d'IA GenerativeNos reco :Matt : Spider Noir, et Aller voir du catch !Jacno : 3 films pour le mois des fiertés : Le Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu, The Handmaiden et But I'm a Cheerleader.Velvet : La BD Super Girl Woman of Tomorrow et le roman graphique Helen de Wyndhorn.Sky : La BD Absolute Green Lantern et la chanson Private Presley de Peach Pit.Liens complets :La liste des livres de loreEt le lien vers le jeu video Magic Notre épisode sur les Cultures du Monde pratiquant la MagieNotre épisode sur comment créer un Systeme de Magie Notre épisode sur les Jeux "collector" dans l'Histoire⭐ Si cet épisode vous a plu, soutenez le podcast en laissant 5 étoiles et un avis sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée !_____Soutenez-nous sur Patreon en devenant un Compagnon du Checkpoint !Accédez à des avantages exclusifs et ludiques… et offrez-nous un bon café ou une tournée de bières!

We're an actual play podcast where professional actors play the best of Swedish RPGs published in Swedish! This episode we play Forbidden Lands by Free League Publishing. Game Master: Andreas Lundström Music by: Andreas Lundström

My first vampire-themed author conversation on the show.In this episode, I speak with Sara A. Freites, author of the Rise of Midnight series, a YA fantasy that puts a human girl inside a hidden vampire society with its own rules, pressures, and dangers.We talk about Autumn Hayes, past-life power, demons, spellcraft, and the uneasy reality of living among vampires when you are needed, but not fully trusted. What stood out to me most was the social tension of that setup: a world with its own customs and hierarchy, where daily life changes the moment Autumn is forced inside it.We also get into how Sara approaches vampire lore, supernatural pressure, and the challenge of building a world that feels dangerous without losing sight of character.A conversation about hidden societies, power, belonging, and what it means to remain human in a world that does not see you as one.Episode link:https://rubipod.link/midnight#SpeculativeFiction #Worldbuilding #Vampires #YAFantasy #AuthorInterview

Willkommen zu Folge 234 von Hokago – dem Anime Podcast! Heute sprechen wir über Dragon Raja, eine chinesische Anime-Serie (Donghua), die aktuell auf Crunchyroll verfügbar ist. Nachdem wir die erste Staffel gesehen haben, können wir sagen: Dragon Raja hat uns positiv überrascht. Die Serie überzeugt mit einer spannenden Story, vielschichtigen Charakteren und einem faszinierenden Worldbuilding. Gleichzeitig bietet die Handlung viel Raum für eigene Interpretationen und Theorien. Auch der Humor kommt nicht zu kurz – einige Szenen haben uns regelrecht zum Lachen gebracht. In unserem Podcast diskutieren wir die Stärken und Schwächen von Dragon Raja, sprechen über die Handlung der ersten Staffel und erklären, warum die Serie für Anime- und Donghua-Fans einen Blick wert ist. Viel Spaß mit Folge 234 von Hokago – dem Anime Podcast!

The Write Brothas Entertainment joins The Chairman on the USDN Podcast for a deep dive into indie comics, creator-owned sci-fi, worldbuilding, and the ambitious 88 Universe.Founded by Decarlo Tatum Jr. and Neil Newman, The Write Brothas Entertainment is built on one powerful belief: “It's okay to imagine.”In this episode, we discuss the origins of The Write Brothas, their creative partnership, the move from film and television ideas into comics, and the process of building a full indie sci-fi universe from the ground up.We also explore the world of “88,” including Ominus, General Muakuu, the Zowen-Kag, Planet Edine, anime-inspired storytelling, cinematic influences, and the importance of originality in indie comics.This conversation is about more than one comic book. It is about imagination, creator ownership, independent storytelling, and what it takes to build something original when there is no rulebook.Guest Links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/writebrothasent?igsh=cHphNTM5dTNweDJvWebsite:http://www.twbstudios.com/USDN Podcast Links:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_PodcastLinktree:https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comBCW Supplies Affiliate Link:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse Coupon Code: USDNAffiliate Disclosure:USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

Sometimes, the truth is weirder and stranger than anything we could make up -- and that's something a worldbuilder can use to their benefit! Guest Gabriella Buba joins us to talk about building real science into our magical worlds -- and the implications that can, in turn, have about a society's relationship with information, education, and the power structures that both derive from and control them. When blending science and magic together, writers can play with a lot of different factors and considerations. Is magic in a given world really about the movement of electrons or the interaction of chemicals, or is it a truly unexplainable force? What do your characters think about the scientific realities of their world? How do they test theories, and do they have a magical R&D department? And what might be the difference between how much the writer needs to know, how much the characters need to know, and how much the reader needs to know? Finding the balance can be tricky, and won't be the same for every project, but getting it right can add invaluable texture to your world. [Transcript for Episode 182] Our Guest: Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina-Czech author-illustrator and chemical engineer based in Texas who likes to keep explosive pyrophoric materials safely contained in pressure vessels or between the covers of her books. She writes epic fantasy for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Her debut SAINTS OF STORM AND SORROW, a Filipino-inspired epic fantasy, was shortlisted for the 2025 Aldiss Award for World Building in Speculative Fiction. The sequel DAUGHTERS OF FLOOD AND FURY was a top trending Spotify LGBTQ+ Audiobook title. Her work as part of the anthology Witchcraft: Folk Tales & Horror Short Stories edited by Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane was a #1 New Release on Amazon. She has a Gothic Novella set during the Japanese Occupation of Manila coming with Absinthe Books Spring 2027. Alchemist of Bohemia her next novel will be out May 2027 with Titan Books. She has a Filipino Fantasy short stories in the anthologies Strange Religion: Speculative Fiction of Spirituality, Belief, & Practice & Of Stardust: A Queer Fantastical Anthology volume 1 & 2, Short stories placed with the Sci Phi Journal and PodCastle Fiction and essays on Filipino Identity in Prairie Fire Press and With Love: What We Wish We Knew About Being Queer and Filipino in America.

Dan Sehn of Argo Comics and writer Ray MacKay join The Chairman on the USDN Podcast to discuss GWP: Guys With Powers, a creator-owned indie superhero comic launching on Kickstarter.This episode dives into the creation of an original superhero universe, the challenges of crowdfunding indie comics, the importance of promotion, and what it takes to build new heroes outside the mainstream comic machine.Dan and Ray break down the world of GWP: Guys With Powers, including Cosmos, Radioactive Girl, Phaze, Dominico, and the Turbo Twins, while also discussing Argo Comics, indie publishing, Kickstarter, creator-owned comics, superhero storytelling, and the current state of the comic book industry.Support GWP: Guys With Powers on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dansehn/gwp-guys-with-powersFollow the creators: Ray MacKay: https://www.instagram.com/raymackaywrites/ Argo Comics: https://www.instagram.com/argocomics/Follow USDN:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comSupport USDNBCW Supplies Affiliate Link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse Code: USDNAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.#IndieComics #KickstarterComics #ComicBooks #SuperheroComics #CreatorOwnedComics #GWP #GuysWithPowers #ArgoComics #RayMacKay #USDNPodcast

Meteor impacts slam into North America and the crisis doesn't stay on the ground. In this episode I'm joined by sci-fi author Ryan McGinnis to talk about Terrestrial, a dual-thread disaster story split between scientists investigating strange growth at the impact sites and a stranded crew on the International Space Station dealing with an invasive stowaway. We dig into why parallel narratives work, how to build escalation without losing plausibility, and how politics and information control can make a bad situation vastly worse. If you like your sci-fi tense, grounded, and built on consequences, this one's for you.Episode page with full notes: https://rubipod.link/terrestrial#SciFi #SpeculativeFiction #WritingCommunity #Podcast #Worldbuilding

What happens when a lifelong comic fan, toy collector, and convention veteran turns his passion into creator-owned comics?In this episode of the USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with John McLaren of Phantom Ink Comics to discuss the origins of ToteMan, Villains Anonymous, Argyle Avenger, NinjaBoy, and the journey from comic collector to comic creator.John shares the personal inspiration behind ToteMan, including how the character helped explain epilepsy to his son, while also discussing the realities of independent publishing, convention culture, creator-owned storytelling, and the enduring appeal of classic comic book adventures.From Gen X nostalgia and comic collecting to building a universe of original characters, this conversation explores why indie comics continue to thrive through passion, creativity, and community.Follow John McLaren / Phantom Ink Comics:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Gen.X.ToyboxInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/genxtoyboxYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/PhantomInkProductionFollow the USDN Podcast:Linktree:https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast

Normalerweise geht in der Pod-Redaktion ja das Gestöhne los, wenn es um Crafting und Survival gibt. Aber diesmal trugen sich seltsame Dinge zu: Andre liebte „Subnautica 2“. Sebastian fand es furchtbar, aber dafür die seltsamen Ereignisse rund um den Entwickler Unknown Worlds und seinen Publisher Krafton umso spannender. Und JR hatte sogar schon „Subnautica 1“ ganz lang gespielt. Und so kam es, dass wir seit Jahrhunderten mal wieder an einem Sonntag über ein Early-Access-Spiel sprechen.   Diese Episode gibt es auch als Video und zwar hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv6oKURfkCs Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Einstieg 00:02:42 - Warum Subnautica 2? 00:08:58 - Streitigkeiten in der Entwicklung 00:27:09 - Öffentliche Statements und Entlassungen 00:45:23 - Eindrücke zum Spiel 01:04:17 - Worldbuilding & Story 01:23:19 - Crafting & Base Building 01:40:32 - Multiplayer 01:54:06 - Fazit In dieser Folge zu hören: Jochen Redinger, Sebastian Stange & Andre Peschke

Sanjana and Tyler open on a question that cuts across every romance subgenre: What does authenticity in world-building actually require, and when does getting it wrong take readers out of the story entirely? Sanj brings her Corn Laws knowledge and a therapist-in-training's eye; Tyler brings ten years of fashion editing and very strong opinions about brand-dropping. Then author and publisher Adriana Herrera joins to break down the Historical Trailblazers Romance Collection—the Kickstarter collaboration with Ali Hazelwood, the Fated Mates podcast, and Julia Whelan's Audiobrary to give five genre-defining historicals the special editions they deserve—and why mainstream publishing keeps selling historicals short. To close: Sanj and Tyler pitch their all-time summer reads and define what separates a summer book from an anytime book. On world-building authenticity: the fashion-brand problem, on-page therapy sessions, and why internal consistency matters more than strict historical accuracy. Adriana Herrera is the author of Las Leonas series and co-founder of AH² with Ali Hazelwood. The Historical Trailblazers Romance Collection features Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin, Magpie Lord by KJ Charles, Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase, Indigo by Beverly Jenkins, and Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. Summer read picks: The Pairing by Casey McQuiston (Tyler), The Art of Scandal by Regina Black (Sanjana), Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson (bonus!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a coaching business when the world is unstable is hard enough; doing it in isolation is exponentially more difficult. In this solo episode, Meg Rentschler addresses the real pressures coaches are facing in an unstable world: longer client acquisition cycles, economic anxiety, and the emotional weight of building a business amid global chaos. The world needs coaches right now more than ever, but the question is whether you have positioned yourself to be found. We will walk through six concrete pillars for building a client pipeline that holds up in hard times, and we close with a candid look at the mental and emotional side of sustainability with a reminder that no coach should be building alone. There's no toxic positivity here, just an honest look at reality and a grounded path forward. Join us!Show Highlights:A reality check about today's world for coaches: the good, the bad, and the uglyCoaches are called to be “sense-makers.”Where is your anchor in times of uncertainty?The mindset shift we need, even in the chaosFour root causes of an unsustainable pipeline:A fuzzy nicheA lack of a consistent visibility strategyBeing overly reliant on referrals aloneTrying to build in isolationSix pillars to build your sustainable pipeline:ClarityConsistent visibilityRelationship-based marketingA compelling entry pointClient retention and expansionLayered revenueWhich pillar resonates most with you right now?Staying in isolation is the worst move. You need a coaching community!You can't pour into your clients when you are running on empty!Resources:Connect with Meg!Explore the STaR Coach Show Mentor Program. We are enrolling NOW for this fall!Join the STaR Coach Community. Become a member today!Subscribe to the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore over 480 past episodes and other helpful resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.Mentioned in this episode:Enroll More Clients: Clarity SprintDo you love coaching, but when it comes to enrolling clients, writing your bio, or posting online, you freeze? Or fall into “coach speak” that doesn't actually connect? That's not a you problem. It's a messaging problem—and it's costing you clients. Join me for my free, live five-day experience: Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint. From March 16–20 at 9 a.m. Central, I'll help you get crystal clear on your ideal client, refine your message so it actually resonates, and create a confidence statement that makes booking a call the obvious next step. No fluff, just clarity, you can use immediately. Grab your free spot at: https://starcoachshow.com/5dayEnroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint

Sci-fi author, filmmaker, comic creator, and Hip Hop Horror pioneer Jeff Carroll joins The USDN Podcast for a deep conversation about Black speculative fiction, indie comics, Afrofuturism, Hip Hop culture, horror, AI, filmmaking, and the future of storytelling.Inspired by his documentary Why I Love Sci-Fi, Jeff discusses why imagination matters, how science fiction shapes culture, and why indie comics provide creative freedom that Hollywood often cannot.Topics include:Black sci-fi and AfrofuturismIndie comics & creator-owned storytellingHip Hop horrorAI and speculative fictionComic culture & filmmakingDef Comedy Jam and entertainment historyWhy science fiction mattersThis episode explores creator-owned comics, Black sci-fi, speculative storytelling, comic culture, and the future of independent creativity.If you love indie comics, science fiction, horror, Afrofuturism, worldbuilding, creator interviews, or speculative fiction — this episode is for you.

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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous acting talent that is AMAR CHADHA-PATEL!Bar after bar on this one, folks. You'll really enjoy it and that goes for everyone including those not necessarily focused on the world of the moving picture. Amar's been steadily building steam on his career path and as you'll hear here, is gradually owning the fact that he's really incredibly good at what he does. Which is NOT the opposite of humility. It's a sign of acknowledging growth, skill and accomplishment, and is refreshing to hear. But on top of that, there's so much in this chat including behind the scenes nuggets, how he approaches a one man theatre show, advice, mistakes, history, the Persian Empire (can have ONE WEEK where that doesn't come up??), and so much more. It's a lovely one which is hugely entertaining and informative, and packs in a lot in the run time. Enjoy!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMFOAL (theatre show)SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Bown of Camp Phillip joins the show for a conversation exploring the high standards set by faith and how cultural exceptions undermine spiritual growth. Charlie and Matthew then explore the role of honesty and integrity in adhering to divine standards.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Camp Philip and Its Mission05:43 Exploring Camp Philip's Programs and Offerings08:52 The Unique Culture of Camp Philip12:03 Protecting Your Eden: Philosophy and Practice14:47 Building Relationships and Community at Camp17:56 The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture20:43 Addressing Challenges and High Standards23:46 Influence and Leadership Dynamics26:54 Recognizing and Resisting Negative Influences30:00 The Importance of Prayer and Care in Leadership32:40 Conclusion: Living Out the Camp Philip Culture42:33 Leadership and Standards in Camp Management43:02 Implementing Leadership Programs: Protecting Your Eden44:18 Investing in Staff: Building Relationships and Trust46:35 Addressing Non-Buy-In: Conversations with Staff47:15 Compassionate Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Grace52:54 Influence of the World: Building a Culture of Love59:24 Law and Gospel: The Foundation of Leadership01:04:07 Injecting the Gospel into Conversations01:15:02 Finding Purpose: Matthew's Journey at Camp Philip01:21:55 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4Matthew's Links:Camp Phillip General info: campphillip.comThe Chameleon Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0zXdZVsMqGC0Ay0pdjJ5P1Gird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com

Is The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Worth Watching? - FAP-387A self-taught healer gets dumped by his party with nothing but a gold coin, sets up a hidden underground clinic in the slums, and ends up becoming the most important guy in the city without even trying.Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, HaremStudio: MakariaSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 6/10Verdict: A smooth, easy watch with a genuinely interesting healer premise, but no real stakes, no real villain, and a main character who never actually struggles with anything.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:14 - Show Overview and Synopsis04:45 - First Impressions09:36 - Zenos's Abilities and Self-Taught Mindset13:45 - The Party That Abandoned Him17:00 - World Building and the Divided Society25:02 - Favorite Characters27:29 - Healer Show or Harem? The Debate31:58 - The Villain Problem37:43 - Scores41:20 - Next Week and OutroFor everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to -https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/the-brilliant-healers-new-life-in-the-shadows-review-junk-food-fantasy-that-goes-down-easy/Next Week: Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 1Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting)Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us)Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

In this episode I'm joined by author Nathan Ogloff to talk about a deceptively powerful worldbuilding constraint: what happens when there's no oil. (Or coffee, as it happens).Nathan's Sapien Empire is set after the worst of the collapse, when settlements are trying to rebuild into something like civilisation again. But movement is never casual. Biofuel is expensive, roads are rough, and even short journeys become strategic decisions that shape trade, power, and safety.We also touch on Shindo Dacan, a mechanically gifted protagonist whose skills can shift the balance of power, and Nathan's approach to writing machines with “just enough” detail to feel real without turning the story into an engineering manual.Listen or watch now, and if you're writing post-apocalyptic or rebuilding-era sci-fi, steal the principle: put a real price on movement and your story instantly gets sharper.See more and see subscription options on the show notes: https://rubipod.link/sapiens#PostApocalyptic #SpecFic #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCraft #Podcast

On this episode of The USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with David Luján, creator of Nerida, to discuss indie fantasy comics, creator-owned storytelling, folklore inspiration, Kickstarter comics, and building a nine-part fantasy universe from the ground up.David shares how mythology, fairytales, comics like Saga and Akira, and his own artistic journey shaped the world of Nerida. The conversation dives into worldbuilding, emotional storytelling, indie publishing, visual pacing, and the realities of creating comics independently in today's industry.If you love fantasy comics, indie creators, manga-inspired storytelling, and deep conversations about comic creation, this episode is for you.Follow David Luján / NeridaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neridacomic Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/neridacomic.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@neridacomicFollow USDN PodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness / Media Inquiries:  thechairman@usdnpodcast.comThe USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform spotlighting indie comics, creator-owned storytelling, Kickstarter comics, horror comics, fantasy comics, manga-inspired storytelling, and the creators building the future of independent comics.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.BCW Supplies AffiliateSupport the show using our BCW affiliate link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse code: USDNAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.

Season 6, Episode 745: Fated Mates and Spicy Scenes: A Deep Dive into Paranormal Shifter Romance Writing with Author Adeline Bryant, plus excerpt from Adeline's Book "Fated", narrated by podcast host and narrator Ruan Willow. The excerpt is at the end, but also it is its own episode on the podcast in episode 744. Author Bio: Author's website. https://addiewrotethat.com/  Get the book "Fated" (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4uhcQvP Adeline Bryant is an award-winning indie author of emotionally raw stories that explore identity, belonging, and the cost of choice. Armed with a doctorate in education and an endless supply of imagination, she's always been fascinated by the transformative power of stories and the bonds they create. Adeline lives in Minneapolis, MN, with her husband and their two feline overlords. When she's not writing, she can usually be found devouring books, rocking her signature red lipstick, and shamelessly belting out Taylor Swift songs. She firmly believes that every great story deserves a bottle of wine and a healthy dose of magic (and smut) Discussion Topics: Romance Author, Indie Author, Honey And Jalapeno Book Fair, Minneapolis, Paranormal Romance, Fated Mates, Male-Male Romance, Book Excerpt, Character Development, World Building, Writing Process, Emotional Storytelling, Indie Publishing, Book Events, Creative Writing, Author Interviews, Writing Community, Smut In Romance, Character Arcs, Storytelling Techniques Quotes from Adeline Bryant "I think it's really healing for especially women to read these kinds of things." "Just do things. Keep reading. Keep reading smutty books." Summary: Adeline discusses her debut novel, "Fated", a paranormal romance featuring wolf shifters and a spicy male-male love story between an alpha wolf and a beta. Discover what inspired her to transition from reading thrillers to writing romance, the importance of including sensuality in storytelling, and the challenges of indie publishing. Adeline also reveals her unique approach to world-building and how her characters came to life. She wrote a bible for the world the wolves live in! As we prepare for the upcoming Honey and Jalapeno Book Fair in Minnesota, Adeline shares exciting details about her character-inspired candle collaboration and the immersive experience she aims to create for her readers. Enjoy the chat about the transformative power of stories, the joy of indie publishing, and the importance of embracing creativity. Just gotta dive in and write that book! Ruan's Book: Beach House Views: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews Copyright Pink Infinity Publishing 2026. All Rights Reserved.

World Building with Merch: Inside the New Rules of Music Branding with Dan Goldberg Unlock the secrets of music merch as Ritch Esra and Eric Knight sit down with industry strategist Dan Goldberg! In this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we explore how artist merch has evolved from simple concert swag to a powerful symbol of fandom, community, and identity. Learn why building a merch brand matters now more than ever—and discover actionable tips on connecting with superfans, creative cohesion, worldbuilding, and leveraging collectibles like vinyl to grow your music career.

In this episode of Healthy Brain Happy Body, Dr. Saul Rosenthal continues the podcast's creativity series with neurotechnology designer and neural frequency analyst Penijean Gracefire.Penijean explores creativity not as a single talent or trait, but as a process of “world-building.” The brain attempts to organize experience, construct meaning, and communicate internal reality to others. Drawing from her work with musicians, artists, athletes, and clinical clients, she discusses how differences in perception, attention, and neural connectivity shape the many forms creativity can take.The conversation also examines why highly creative people often experience challenges with emotional regulation, sensitivity, or social connection—and how these same traits may contribute to artistic expression.⸻

What happens when magic is illegal, but survival depends on it?

If you've ever wished for food to transport you to new places, this episode is for you!In this episode, Tara sits down with Lavanya Lakshminarayan, international award-winning sci-fi author and game designer, to explore the world of Primus in Intergalactic Feast, a sequel to her Interstellar Megachef.They dig into her two-book series, where food is not just sustenance, but culture, conflict, memory and resistance all at once. Lavanya talks about how it all started with a bowl of rasam made by her grandmother during a bout of dengue, and a question that wouldn't leave her alone: who decides which foods matter? Lavanya also dives into her elaborate process of building speculative worlds rooted in Indian food history, designing alien species and futuristic systems, and writing emotionally immersive sci-fi. From flowcharts that map out all the civilisations and systems to writing 120,000 words under an international deadline, she reveals her recipe for a bestseller that's unmistakably Indian and universally loved. Press play and maybe sit with a bowl of your comfort food before you do, because you are in for a feast!Books mentioned in this episode: Interstellar Megachef & Intergalactic Feast by Lavanya LakshminarayanThe Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms. 

Todd Black returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Seekers of Science; a STEM-focused indie comic series that blends real-world science, educational storytelling, and creator-owned comics.We discuss how the project uses real scientists and real-world scenarios to make science more engaging for younger readers while exploring the role comics can play in education and inspiration.Todd also shares insights into the crowdfunding process, future science topics the series could tackle, and the growing crossover potential between comics, science, and pop culture.Topics include: STEM storytelling in comics  Educational indie comics  Real science in fiction  Kickstarter strategy  Hurricane science and disaster recovery  Space exploration  The future of creator-owned comics  Potential Ring of Honor comic discussions 

What if your child's long, winding stories are not a distraction from learning, but the very foundation of it?In this episode, we explore the art of narration: the natural ability children have to tell what they notice, remember, imagine, and understand. Inspired by Charlotte Mason and the astronauts of Artemis 2, we look at how vivid description, precise vocabulary, metaphor, and careful listening help kids turn experience into language.We also talk about oral narration, written narration, jot-it-down practices, observation, public speaking, and why parents can become a child's own Mission Control.Listen in, and let's learn how to say: Copy kid joy!Resources:Learn more about Brave Writer's Worldbuilding class and other enthusiasm-sparking online classes!Explore NASA's “Observe the Moon Like an Astronaut” activityFind our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopBrave Writer class registration is open! Visit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingFind community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA

Dionne Waterman - From Actress to Comic Book MuseWhat does it mean to inspire a comic book character?On this episode of the USDN Podcast, Dionne Waterman (FilmGirlDee) joins us to share her journey from acting into the world of indie comics—where she became the real-life inspiration behind Rita Rivera.We explore how that experience shaped her creative path, leading her into modeling and cosplay for comic book covers, including Marion Maxx, Jenna the beer-loving vampire, and the Witch of Yazoo from Mississippi Macabre project.This conversation breaks down the connection between acting, visual storytelling, and indie comics, offering a unique look at how characters are brought to life both on and off the page.If you're a fan of indie comics or a creator looking to understand the full creative process behind character development, this episode is for you.

We're Hugo finalists again! We discuss while sipping something called Dirty Mountain Dew. Thank you so much to everyone who listens and supports us! Big congrats to our co-finalists: Octothorpe, A Meal of Thorns, Worldbuilding for Masochists, The Coode Street Podcast, and Eating the Fantastic. We look forward to celebrating with you all in Anaheim!  

Happy May the 4th Star Wars fans! In this year's episode James, Chris and Josh dive into the world building that goes into Star Wars through series of questions provided by Chris who ask's which settings work best for Star Wars, who is a character you would like to see a story created around and finally what would be the break out side kick be from that story? This is a wide ranging creative and fun episode to celebrate 49 years of Star Wars history.

What happens after a successful Kickstarter campaign?On this episode of the USDN Podcast, we sit down with Saurabh Bhatia, founder of Comix.one, to explore the challenges indie comic creators face after crowdfunding—and how his platform aims to solve them.Drawing from his own experience launching a Kickstarter comic, Saurabh breaks down the biggest gaps in the current system: loss of momentum, discoverability issues, and the lack of long-term infrastructure for creators.We discuss: The lifecycle of indie comics after crowdfunding  The need for a unified ecosystem for creators  Digital and print-on-demand distribution  Integrated crowdfunding and fulfillment solutions  Creator subscriptions and recurring revenue  Live selling, streaming, and fan engagement  Building a shared comics economy This episode is a deep dive into the future of indie comics and the systems being built to support creators long-term.

Parker Newman joins the USDN Podcast to discuss City of Demons, a 12-part indie noir comic set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics.In this episode, Parker shares his journey into comics, from early inspiration to navigating the realities of indie publishing. We dive into how City of Demons evolved from a screenplay into a full comic series, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and the impact of distribution issues on independent creators.This conversation explores the realities behind indie comics — including rejection, persistence, and building a creator-owned project from the ground up.

On the new episode of Hyperspace Theories, Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester begin our discussion of the latest series from Lucasfilm Animation, Maul – Shadow Lord. The ten-episode first season has been releasing on Disney+ with paired episodes each Monday in April 2026, culminating in the season finale on May the Fourth. The creative team already has confirmed a second season of the series is in production, ensuring the character arcs of the principal figures in the story will have much more to come. For this podcast episode, we focus on the world-building developed for Maul – Shadow Lord and how the series reveals it across the first six episodes. The first episode, titled "The Dark Revenge" rather ominously, naturally does a lot of the heavy lifting, but additional layers and implications to the world-building continue to unfold in further episodes. Interestingly, the season (through eight episodes) is set entirely on the planet of Janix, which has many recognizable location types from previous Star Wars storytelling as well as elements familiar from its other inspirational source material, such as gangster films and police procedurals. More importantly, however, Maul – Shadow Lord benefits from a development process that facilitated the entire season to be designed and written as a whole. This enabled the writers and creators to plan out the core character arcs, then build the world to suit the needs of that story in a way that feels natural and organic to the audience. From the symmetry in the disrupted fates of Maul and Devon to the buddy-cop duo of Lawson and Two-Boots, the criminal underworld and a Master-Padawan relationship, Maul – Shadow Lord takes advantage of its ability to rely on common traits and tropes to build a world with strong verisimilitude that serves, rather than distracts from, the trials and tribulations of the characters. Related Links: Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 26.3: Maul – Shadow Lord Interviews and Review Social Media: Tricia Barr (@fangirlcantina) Instagram | Threads | Blue Sky B.J. Priester (@redpenoflex) Instagram | Threads | Blue Sky Fangirl Zone on Facebook

In folk horror, you know it's getting serious when the locals would rather see a house burn than let an outsider move in.

On this episode of the USDN Podcast, we're joined by Kevin Davis, creator of Skinshifter Volume 1, an indie horror comic that explores identity, fear, and survival through a supernatural lens.We dive into the origins of the project, the creation of The Jackel Bunny—a soul-hunting entity sent by the Prince of Hell—and how Skinshifter builds a unique horror experience rooted in psychological tension and high-stakes storytelling.Kevin also shares insight into his creative process, working with artist Daya Negron, and what it takes to bring a creator-owned comic to life through Kickstarter.If you're interested in indie comics, horror storytelling, and the journey of independent creators, this episode delivers a deep look into building a world from the ground up.

A lot of times as a GM, we can be tempted to say no to a player. Why not say yes instead? Not only is this embracing the “yes, and” philosophy of improvisation, but it will lead to more fun for the players and for us too. I also discuss leveling in Daggerheart compared with other games I've played. There is no such thing as xp in Daggerheart. How does this impact leveling? I compare 1st level Daggerheart characters with beginning characters in games like D&D, Pathfinder, Cypher System, and World of Darkness.Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.Sign up for my newsletter.Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Follow me on Bluesky.Join my Discord server.Email me.Check out my YouTube channel.Join my Book Club, now on Discord.Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

Our final show before we go dark for the 3-Month Writing Challenge is an absolute banger! After over 400 interviews and six years of virtually never taking a Friday night off, we are officially putting the microphones on standby to write a novel in 90 days. To send us off in style, we are joined by the incredible sci-fi and fantasy authors Dominique Mondesir and Gabriel Rathweg, hosts of The Story Forge podcast.This episode goes deep into the gritty reality of being a working author today. Dom and Gabe pull no punches as we discuss the "dark side" of Amazon's algorithms, the harsh mathematical realities of traditional publishing advances versus indie royalties, and how to actually stand out in a ridiculously saturated market.Plus, we debut our brand new game, Blurb or Absurd, testing the guys on whether they can spot a real sci-fi/fantasy plot from a completely fake one (Spoiler: Kung Fu chickens and coffee-brewing Orcs are involved).If you are joining us for the writing challenge or just want an unfiltered look at the publishing industry, this is a must-listen.Support the show & join the 3-Month Challenge: ✍️ Write your novel with us in just 12 weeks: Join the Challenge on SubstackConnect with Dominique & Gabriel:Subscribe to The Story Forge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DGstoryforge/streamsDominique's Website & Books: https://dominiquemondesir.comGabriel's Books: Search "Gabriel Rathweg" on AmazonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.Connect With The Community

Master these 5 worldbuilding techniques to immerse readers in your fictional world without infodumping or overwhelming them.If you've ever sat down to write a scene and ended up with three paragraphs of explanation before anything actually happens, you're not alone. Most writers don't info dump because they're bad at worldbuilding—they do it because they love the world they've built and want readers to experience every detail of it. But here's the thing: too much explanation too soon is usually what breaks immersion, not what protects it.In this episode, I'm sharing 5 practical techniques for weaving worldbuilding into your story so readers experience your world naturally—without ever feeling like they're being taught about it. You'll learn how to tell which worldbuilding details have earned their place on the page, how to weave them into the scene instead of stopping the story to explain, how to adjust your approach based on whether your POV character is a native or a visitor to your world, and how to let the scene itself pull worldbuilding into the moment so it never feels forced.You'll hear me talk about things like:[02:30] How to tell whether a worldbuilding detail belongs on the page—or back in your notes.[04:27] How to weave worldbuilding into action, sensory detail, and interiority so it never stops the story cold.[08:08] Why the answer to "how much should I reveal?" is almost always less than you think, and later than you think.[10:04] The difference between a character who's new to your world and one who's lived there their whole life—and how each one changes what you can explain naturally.[12:40] How to use in-scene triggers so every worldbuilding detail feels pulled into the story instead of pushed in by the author.The world in your head is alive. It has texture, history, and weight. These five techniques will help you bring that onto the page so readers feel it too—without you having to stop the story to explain it.These techniques are hardest to apply when your story's foundation isn't solid yet. If that's the piece you've been missing, my Notes to Novel course is where to start. Click the link below to learn more and join the waitlist.

Faith is an element of society that intersects with a lot of other structures of power and privilege -- So what do we need to think about when incorporating real-world religions into our fantasy worlds and stories? Guest Vaishnavi Patel joins us to discuss Using cultures of faith respectfully but not fearfully! From gender roles to the afterlife, from guiding moral compasses to provoking conflict, religion has the potential to affect many different components of your characters' lives, whether they are themselves particularly devout or not. Does it put restrictions on their bodily autonomy, the jobs they can hold, or their social class? What role do religious rituals play in daily life -- or in holidays and special events? We also discuss how these considerations can influence character arcs, like crises of faith, redemption arcs, and social reformation. [Transcript for Episode 179] Our Guest: Vaishnavi Patel is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Kaikeyi, Goddess of the River, and Ten Incarnations of Rebellion. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Bustle, Paste, Ms. Magazine, and Buzzfeed. She is a lawyer specializing in constitutional law and civil rights, including issues of gender and racial justice. She has lived in five states in the last five years, but Chicago is home.

We are joined by authors Trinity Cunningham, Richard C White, Damien Francis, SR Stacy, Jesse James Fain, and David Cornford to discuss all things world-building. And yes, the topic of maps comes up.   Guest info:   Richard White Web: https://www.richardcwhite.com/rcwwp/  X: @Nightwolfwriter FB: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRichardCWhite/   SR Stacy X: @secretcoran Facebook: Secret Stacy Instagram: @secretcoranstacy website: www.srstacy.com   Jesse James Fain Jesse James Fain/Tyrus Drake IG:@JesseJamesFain X:@JesseJamesBooks Tiktok:@outlawauthor Substack: Jesse James Fain Web: outlawauthor.com   David Cornford Web: www.davidcornford.com Goodreads: David-Cornford Substack: Davidcornford.substack.com IG: @Davidcornfordauthor FB: @Davidcornford X: @dcornfordauthor Bluesky: @Davidcornford   Damien Francis IG: @Damienfrancisauthor X: @DamienfrncisA1   Trinity Cunningham Linktree: https://linktr.ee/trinitycun?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=60d2ee74-e0e3-4abf-a453-fda0c85f36f9   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:  https://www.readkearns.com   IG: @readkearns   Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube   Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me   Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w   Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor   Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:  https://www.readkearns.com   IG: @readkearns   Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden  Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden   Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:   Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92   Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com   #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a microscopic alien lifeform was slowly eating our sun? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with Andy Weir, the bestselling author of Project Hail Mary, for a deep dive into designing aliens, science fiction, and science behind the book (and the movie.) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/project-hail-mary-with-andy-weir/ Thanks to our Patrons RT, Matthew Wessel, Tyler Walker, nuclear_detergent, Ryan Buchanan, The Lord of the Ganja, Tyrone Morgan, Ciara Steinert, Fabian De Rossi, Travis Anders, Dee El Dee, Lazzarous, Moshe Sedero, Sebastian Heineberg, David, Casey Sizeland, Anna, Simon Franklin, Chris Carley, ohhdontdoit, hilde, Jim Niemann, Jesse Lee, Sri Harsha Chennavajjala, grbac6800, Mike, Aviad Pineles, salima makitina, Gero Finke, Nick Charles, David Shapiro, Diyako Kochar Taymur, David Kunz, Bob, Doug, Aviral Bhatnagar, Matthew Sims, Squibb Thompson, Theta544, D00gster x702, Kyle Sullivan, John Hermansen, April Stearns, Brian Eastwood, jassim tazi, Kassious, Gustavo Rincon, Reloadown, Tom Kavanaugh, Kay 1, George Grimes, Barbara Lewis, Davey Maclaren, Blake Muccini, Sydney, MISFIT, Mohammed Nadeem Amin, JB, rasma, Chris, Glenn Whelan, Elizabeth Grey, Eli Hadden, Elias Holguin, Darrell Thayer, Jason, Shayla Hamady, Bradley Martin, jamie jarrard, Robert Douglas Brown, Michael Johnston, Kristine Nixon, VirusJTG, Briana Bartlett, Tim Rea, Leo Carrasco, Christopher Friedline, belle g, Carver Nevling, Emily Winter, Draxontheyeen, Leslie, Bombed Blonde, Shadow, Brian, Sam Smith, Brianna Smith, Evan Q, Anzhr, Jolo, Austin Applegate, Bryan Smarkola, Steven Patterson, Femke Seynaeve, Bee, Jeffrey Macris, Stan Ginsel, Bob M, Eric, and Yet Another Patron for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.