Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how special our planet really is.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 53 minutes
episode 31: Shadow and Bone with Julia Schifini
Julia Schifini joins me to talk about the worldbuilding in Netflix's adaptation series, Shadow and Bone. We talk about catholic sainthood, mythical deer, explaining your magic system, and much more! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and...
episode 30: The World of Giant Touchy Arachnids
This week we imagined what life might be like on a world where the appearance of the night sky changes every year. Get ready for some 8-legged fun! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Lauren Esposito is an...
episode 29: Building Magic Systems with Clark Rowenson
Exolore is leaning more towards fantasy this week as C.R. Rowenson teaches us how to build magic systems! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST C.R. Rowenson is a trained chemical engineer who's passionate about writing...
episode 28: Building Soundscapes with Brandon Grugle
Multitude's very own Brandon Grugle joins us to talk about sound design in podcasting! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Brandon Grugle is Head of Production at Multitude who has produced and sound designed absolute...
episode 27: Building (Thorny) Games with Kathryn Hymes
Game designer and computational linguist Kathryn Hymes joins us to talk about the games she's created and her process for making it happen! HOSTED by Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Kathryn Hymes is 50% of the indie studio Thorny...
episode 26: Worldbuilding and My Research
In this episode, I explain what plate tectonics, stellar chemistry, and galactic dynamics have to do with habitability AND how I think they can be used in cool worldbuilding. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist. You can watch...
episode 25: The World of Migrating Spider-Crocs
What causes seasons on Earth? Our planet's axial tilt! But what might life be like on a world with no tilt at all? HOSTED by Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS Maureen Kahiu is a Masters student of plant sciences at Penn State with...
episode 24: Worldbuilding and Tarot Cards with Saint Gibson
Author and tarot theologian Saint Gibson joins me to share her creative process. We talk about the importance of setting up an atmosphere for your world and the many ways that tarot can help guide you in your creative journey. HOSTED by Moiya McTier...
episode 23: The World of Queer Worms
Apparently 99% of animals on Earth reproduce like ~the birds and the bees~ but what would life be like if you could make a baby with ANYONE, even yourself? HOSTED by Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS Bri Watson is an archivist,...
episode 22: Worldbuilding in Pokemon with Eric SIlver
Eric Silver joins us to answer my burning questions about the Pokemon world, and together we discuss the weirdest and world-breaking-est Pokemon. HOSTED by Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Eric Silver is a podcaster, writer, and...