The Worldbuilder’s Tavern
A podcast in which three nerds read sci-fi and fantasy novels, talk about their worldbuilding, and then guide you through building magic systems, monsters, spaceships, and more for your own stories.
Whether you're constructing your next novel, RPG setting, or just love speculative fiction, pull up a chair at the tavern!
A podcast in which three nerds read sci-fi and fantasy novels, talk about their worldbuilding, and then guide you through building magic systems, monsters, spaceships, and more for your own stories.
Whether you're constructing your next novel, RPG setting, or just love speculative fiction, pull up a chair at the tavern!
Episodes
Jan 18, 2023
1.2 Humour and Fashion in Good Omens
Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
28 min
Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show Good Omens! In this episode, we discuss how the show uses the unexpected to create humour, the casting choices, fashion, and makeup.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.
Proprietor's Pick: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (August 23, 2022).
"Through the Glass" by Shaneen Thompson is the flash fiction at the end of the episode, read and edited by our wandering bard, Kyle. Join the tavern's Discord to participate in the monthly flash fiction challenges for the chance to have your story read on the podcast!
Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord
Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes.
Jan 18, 2023
28 min
Jan 4, 2023
1.1 Mythology in Good Omens
Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
25 min
Heaven, hell, and humour—the key ingredients for the hit TV show Good Omens! In this episode, we discuss how the show treats Christian mythology, angels, demons, and more.
Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi.
Proprietor's Pick: The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. Anderson (April 21, 2023).
Visit the Tavern: Twitter | TikTok | Discord
Support us on Patreon to vote on topics and access bonus episodes!
Jan 4, 2023
25 min
Dec 7, 2022
1.0 Welcome to the Tavern!
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2022
5 min
Welcome, worldbuilders! Here's what our podcast is all about and what you can expect for Season One. Cheers!
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Visit the Tavern: Website | Discord | TikTok | Bookshop
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Dec 7, 2022
5 min








