Fantasy

Episode 119 – Genres Gone Wild?

June 3, 2021 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:23:08 0 Comments

Here at Derailed Trains of Thought (your premiere podcast on storytelling for the creator and consumer), we like to talk about genre fiction. You know, science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, superheroes, blah, blah, blah. But the heart of story is character

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Episode 76 – By The Beard of Zeus!

April 30, 2017 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:00:00 0 Comments

Before people got all smartypants and started talking about atoms and neurons and Newtonian physics, the great storytellers understood how the world worked–because gods, yo. And though mythology is still used as source material, there’s something unique

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Episode 36 – Real “Steel”?

August 29, 2013 Derailed Trains of Thought 01:21:15 0 Comments

We’re back! Again! After an extended hiatus to reflect and retool the podcast, Nick and Tim return with a new, live format for Derailed Trains of Thought! This episode was originally streamed live last week at mixlr.com, which allowed us to interact with

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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

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