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Episode 15 – Stereotypes, Mary Sues and Gary Stus
Episode 15
The evolution of the word stereotype, the invention of the term Mary Sue, our dislike of James Bond, what Ironman has in common with Paw Patrol… our …
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 14 - 10 Facts About J.R.R. Tolkien
Episode 14
Karlissa came up with a list of ten fun things to say about John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of the Lord of the Rings, among other books.
Resources m…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 13 - Favourite Fantasy Characters
Episode 13
Do we have a type? Can a villain be a favourite character? Can a character be separated from their story? We explore our thoughts on favourite charac…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 12 - Relatable vs Aspirational Characters
Episode 12
Which are better: characters that exemplify who we wish to be, or ones that remind us of who we already are? Jason and Karlissa discuss the Bible, su…
2 years, 8 months ago
Episode 11 - Is Magic Necessary in Fantasy?
Episode 11
Jason and Karlissa discuss magic: a topic that sometimes gets brought up in Christian circles concerning fantasy. Together, they consider the complex…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 10 - Where to Find Fantasy
Episode 10
Jason tells the story of how he discovered Brian Jacques’ Redwall series; then he and Karlissa give some ideas on where to find fantasy books.
Books M…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 9 - Underrated Books
Episode 9
Karlissa and Jason share their lists of fantasy books that deserve more attention: forgotten books from renowned authors, personal favourites, and re…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 8 - Manga, Graphic Novels & Comic Books
Episode 8
What is manga? What makes it similar to our comic books and graphic novels, and what’s different? And why is Christian media largely lacking in graph…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 7 - 10 Fun Facts: George MacDonald
Episode 7
Who was George MacDonald? And why are his works a vital part of Christian Fantasy? Ten things you should know about this oft-forgotten author.
George …
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 6 - Fantastical Creature Origins
Episode 6
Discover the origins of six popular fantasy beings, followed by a conversation about one never-used creature.
Resource: Tony Allen's "The Mythic Besti…
2 years, 11 months ago