Author Insights Episodes
Delve into the minds of fantasy authors as they share their journeys, writing processes, and behind-the-scenes details about their works.
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Aug. 2, 2022
A Publisher's Perspective: the Pushkin Press and Fantasy in Translation Part 2 of 2 - Guest Daniel Seton
Best places for booksellers
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July 28, 2022
A Publisher's Perspective: the Pushkin Press and Fantasy in Translation Part 1 of 2 - Guest Daniel Seton
Best places for booksellers
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July 21, 2022
Alice Worth Series and Writing Urban Fantasy - Part 2 of 2
Ever wondered how to turn your college education into a best-selling series? Lisa Edmonds, once an English major who took courses in forensic criminology, has done just that, writing the wonderful Alice Worth Series. An Urban fantasy series with a mage PI, Alice moves in a world of magic, vampires and werewolves with her ghost sidekick Malcolm. Julia Golding Lisa discuss the path to publication, the advice Lisa has on world-building, character development, and plotting. Lisa also has some top ti...
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June 6, 2022
From Fairly Odd-Parents To The Garden: A Life In Animation With Butch Hartman
Guest Butch Hartman -- Best Place To Be A Fairy Godmother
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May 30, 2022
King Arthur and the Tolkien Lecture
Guest Gabriel Schenk -- Best place for enchanted swords
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May 16, 2022
From Dragon-ridden To Firebird Chronicles: The Wonderful Worlds Of TA White
Best Place For Maps
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May 9, 2022
Lord of Stariel: An Independent Route To Publishing
Best place for an inter-species romance
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Feb. 17, 2022
A Magical Blend: Writing Historical Fantasies...with Lucy Strange
Guest Lucy Strange
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Feb. 3, 2022
Bingo, Odo and Frodo: Tolkien, Lewis And The Discovery Writer
With Host Julia Golding
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Dec. 24, 2021
William Morris - the incredible life of the man who influenced the Inklings
Guest Ingrid Hanson
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Oct. 20, 2021
A Life In Film Making - The Star Wars Episode!
What was it like to be behind the scenes as the very first Star Wars films were made? What was it like to be in the room to hear John Williams' soundtrack for the first time? What were the differences working with George Lucas and James Cameron (Avatar)? And what Starwars memorabilia has our special guest got saved up for his retirement - and on which planet will that be? In this special edition of Mythmakers with a friend of the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, Joe Gallagher, we discuss the last half...
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Sept. 8, 2021
The Magic of Middle Earth
Today Julia Golding is joined by Matt Fox, creator of the Magic of Middle Earth exhibition currently showing at the Willis Museum, Basingstoke, Hampshire, open until 16 October. Matt's an avid collector of Tolkien-related artifacts. Hear about his huge collection, from artworks to bigatures, how he has recreated the Battle for Helm's Deep, and the chance for you to channel your inner hobbit for a selfie on his bar stool. We discuss what collecting has taught Matt about Tolkien and why is this is...
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Sept. 1, 2021
Things You Don't Know About Tolkien, CS Lewis And Oxford
There are many experts on the Inklings but there are still lots you might not know about how they lived in their home of Oxford. Julia Golding challenges some myths and makes some new ones about Tolkien and Lewis, and their experiences here. Was the Eagle and Child Pub where Narnia and The Lord of the Rings was first read aloud - or was that somewhere else? What's the mental geography of Oxford for someone who lives here long-term? Find out about Oxford as a place for military training for both ...
Aug. 16, 2021
Mythmakers - The Trailer
Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world's greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, and the grandfather of them all, Lewis Carrol...