Imaginary Worlds

by Eric Molinsky | Daylight Media

313 episodes

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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to Comic-Con and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. The host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working in public radio, and he uses those skills to create sound-rich storytelling, pop culture analysis and cultural commentary about speculative fiction and immersive worldbuilding. Eric interviews sci-fi fantasy writers, creature makeup designers, comic book artists, video game and tabletop game designers, historians and anyone who works in the field of make-believe about the creative process. He also delves into fandoms, asking why we suspend our disbelief, and what happens if the spell is broken. Fantasy worlds may be set on distant planets or parallel dimensions, but they are crafted here on Earth and they’re always about us and our lived experiences. Imaginary Worlds is a Gold Winner for Best Arts & Culture podcast in the Signal Awards, and received an Ambie Award nomination for Best Indie Podcast. Episodes of Imaginary Worlds have been featured on the podcasts 99% Invisible, Twenty Thousand Hertz, Decoder Ring, Cautionary Tales, Science Friday, and The Allusionist.

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Jul 29, 202643 min

Is Money Ruining Fanfiction?

The world of fanfiction has changed a lot since our 2017 episode, Fanfiction (Don’t Judge.) At the time, I thought that 50 Shades of Gray –...

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Jul 15, 202641 min

Choose Your Own Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey is part of a long line of film adaptations, but Homer’s epic poem has quietly shaped another medium:...

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Jul 1, 202642 min

The U.S. of Play - Part 2: Silly Putty, Twister and Monopoly

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, we're continuing our mini-series on iconic American toys and games that took on lives of their...

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Jun 17, 202636 min

The U.S. of Play - Part 1: Wagons, Bears and Dolls

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the USA, we are doing a series of mini stories across two episodes that explore American toys and...

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Jun 3, 202637 min

How Folklore Spirited Anime Away

Anime and manga are a global phenomenon, and their popularity continues to grow. Many of these stories are populated by supernatural beings...

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