Ethics

Episode 95 – Tempted at Story’s Altar

January 24, 2019 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:18:34 0 Comments

Story is good. We’ve said that before. But story can also take an out-sized and even, shall we say, idolatrous place in our media-soaked lives. Nick and Tim discuss the dangers of story for the creator and consuming in this episode’s Story School. Then it

Read More

Episode 47 – The SFW ‘NSFW Episode’

September 17, 2014 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:05:24 0 Comments

You know what makes a story real? What makes it intelligent and high-minded? Sex. Also, unflinching violence. Then probably more sex. Or at least another pint of blood. But is this true? At what point do these things become gratuitous? Or are they always

Read More

Episode 31 – You Kiss Your Mother With That Mouth?

June 1, 2012 Derailed Trains of Thought 00:53:31 0 Comments

This episode we discuss colorful language, and we’re not talking purple prose. (And unless you’re Sergeant Snorkel from “Beetle Bailey,” @!&%#$! probably isn’t going to cut it.) So, while Nick tries to avoid swearing like a sailor, we come to the question

Read More

Episode 17 – Magic, Muggles, and Morals

August 16, 2011 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:02:24 0 Comments

Witches, wizards, and warlocks–oh my! This episode Tim and Nick discuss whether the use of magic in fiction is the downfall of modern society. Join us for a meaty discussion of the pitfalls and potential of spells, enchantments, and Turkish Delight for t

Read More