The Worldbuilder’s Tavern

We discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer in this episode! We talk about how weird it is, the unsettling narration style, and how to worldbuild according to genre.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: Lone Women by Victor LaValle
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As per Bigolas Dickolas's recommendation, we're discussing the novella This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! Learn how to use worldbuilding as a backdrop and subtle ways to deliver worldbuilding in this week's episode.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: Translation State by Anne Leckie
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What is worldbuilding without fat dragons, magicless bards, and birdfolk named Jarnathan? Join us for a discussion about the fun romp that is Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
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Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
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In this episode, we rant about capitalism and unfair political systems. We dig into the dystopian world of The Hunger Games (both the movies and the books by Suzanne Collins) and argue about whether Snow could have ever been a good person.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan
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In this episode, we discuss season three of The Mandalorian. Hear us chat about the writing being more disjointed this season, the strange episode with Doctor Pershing that shows the world under the New Republic's wing, and the differing cultures of the two Mandalorian groups. Also, is Din Djarin even the titular Mandalorian in this season?
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-Giwa
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In this episode, we discuss seasons one and two of The Mandalorian.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi
Proprietor's Pick: Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
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Join us for a discussion about the graphic novel Nimona by ND Stevenson.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."
Proprietor's Pick: The Tea Dragon Society #1-3 by Kay O’Neill (July 5, 2022)
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Join us for a discussion about the very weird, very wonderful movie Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."
Proprietor's Pick: Multiverses: An anthology of alternate realities by various authors (March 28, 2023)
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Join us for a discussion about the gorgeous and heartwarming video game, Ori and the Blind Forest.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."
Proprietor's Pick: The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans (January 1, 2023)
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Join us for a discussion about science in hard sci-fi, how to communicate with an alien, alien physiology, and alien culture in Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern by Michael Ghelfi."
Proprietor's Pick: Secret Project #3 by Brandon Sanderson (July 1, 2023)
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