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The Lord Of the Rings
The Two Towers
J.R.R. Tolkien
Lord Of the Rings
Romance
Gandalf
J. R. R. Tolkien
Samwise Gamgee
Middle-Earth
Gollum
Arthurian Legends
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Audiobook Narration
C.S. Lewis
Gondor
The Return Of the King
Environment
Edwardian Era
Mordor

Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives, brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. In each episode, we embark on an exploration of the world of fantasy—both classic and contemporary. From the stories behind your favourite series to expert tips for aspiring writers, we dive into books, films, TV shows, and the creative process behind them. Brought to you from the heart of Ox... more

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Latest Episodes

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have notice... more

As Mythmakers takes a short summer break, Julia Golding looks back at some of the standout conversations from Season 8, gathering five memorable pieces of writing wisdom from the season’s top-performing author interviews.

Join us as we revisit Darre... more

Having completed our journey through The Two Towers, in today's Sidecast episode Julia Golding pauses to reflect on the top five lessons she has taken from Tolkien’s craft as an author.

From the interlacing of multiple storylines and the careful mai... more

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have notice... more

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Recent Guests

Naomi Ishiguro
Author of The Rainshadow Orphans
Episode: The Rainshadow Orphans: Naomi Ishiguro and Anime Inspired Fantasy
Malcolm Guite
Poet and writer of Galahad and the Grail
Poet, author of Galahad and the Grail
Episode: Galahad and the Grail: Malcolm Guite Is on a Quest
Peadar Ó Guilín
Irish fantasy writer featured in the episode
Self/Author
Episode: The Call: Peadar Ó Guilín, Irish Fantasy and the Nature of Fairy Stories
Alwyn Hamilton
Author of Notorious Virtues and Rebel of the Sands
Author
Episode: Notorious Virtues: Alwyn Hamilton and a 1920s Heiress Fantasy
SJ Poyton
Author of Mammoth Rider, climate-action middle-grade
Author, Mammoth Rider
Episode: Mammoth Rider: SJ Poyton's Long Road to Publishing
Malcolm Geith
Author of Galahad and the Grail; Arthurian epic poetical work
Author, poet
Episode: Celebrating King Arthur on Tolkien Reading Day
Andrew Head
Friend from Down Under, blind creative and consumer of fantasy products
Australia
Episode: Chamber of Secrets and the Most Famous Film You've (Probably) Never Heard Of!
Dr. Lorna Robinson
Founder of the Iris Project; Founder Director of the Rumble Museum
Iris Project; Rumble Museum
Episode: Classical Stories and Fantasy: The Birder and Other Tales
Marisa Linton
Historian, Professor of History and Author
Episode: The Circle of Shadows: Dark Academia with Marisa Linton

Host

Julia Golding
Host of Mythmakers, affiliated with Oxford Centre for Fantasy (Mythmakers)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent on LOTR

    Very much enjoying ‘An author’s journey’ examining the chapters of the Lord of the Rings. A very thoughtful review chapter by chapter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeerMonster2
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Well worth your time

    This is not meaningless chatter but something to think about the encouraged by and grow through

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stamkids
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    My favorite podcast of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riyan675757
    United States5 years ago
  • Favorite Podcast

    Every episode is interesting and inspiring. Please keep the episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trend754744
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    Very interesting I love this podcast 5/5 really good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Lehrer
    United States5 years ago

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Consistently insightful and well-edited episodes for writers and fans alike.
Engaging, thoughtful discussions that deepen understanding of fantasy craft.
Great depth on mythology, world-building, and publishing insights.
High-quality interviews with practitioners and scholars.

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Talking Points

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Pullman on Audio: Our Verdict!
Q: Tell us about what this is like to listen to and what you got from it.
Andrew explains that Pullman's own narration, with each character voiced by different actors in dialogue, creates a hybrid between a standard audiobook and a dramatization, offering unique voices for each character while maintaining a central narrator's perspective.
Galahad and the Grail: Malcolm Guite Is on a Quest
Q: What was your approach to the structure and form of the long Arthurian epic?
Guite chose a ballad-based, cyclic structure with staves for division, drawing on tradition while allowing varied stanza lengths and interwoven voices to reflect the three Grail knights' perspectives.
Galahad and the Grail: Malcolm Guite Is on a Quest
Q: How did you persuade a publisher to back such an ambitious project?
He describes presenting a long-held plan, highlighting the need for re-enchantment and a uniquely expansive epic, and finding allies in Rabbit Room and Canterbury Press who believed in the vision.
Galahad and the Grail: Malcolm Guite Is on a Quest
Q: What did you feel like answering that call to stop thinking and then start to tell the tale again?
Guite explains he wanted to recapture wonder and enchantment and chose a ballad-inflected form after studying Coleridge and others, aiming for accessibility while preserving depth and intertextual echoes.
The Call: Peadar Ó Guilín, Irish Fantasy and the Nature of Fairy Stories
Q: Where do you see your next project going, and can you share a bit about The Sword Garden?
He previews The Sword Garden, a science fantasy story with two overlapping worlds, including a city famed for ghosts and a setting where the boundaries between the real and the magical blur, continuing his interest in entwined realities.

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Fantasy-focused conversations centered on world-building, writing craft, and the broader fantasy media landscape. Episodes feature in-depth author interviews, literary analysis, and industry insight, with guests ranging from novelists and poets to folklorists and scholars. Notable strengths include tactful literary close-reading, practical publishing guidance, and a strong emphasis on myth, folklore, and past the sparkly surface of fantasy. Listeners are likely creatives seeking craft tips, aspiring writers aiming to learn from established voices, and fans craving thoughtful discussions about storytelling, world-building, and adaptation across books, film, and TV.

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1. Naomi Ishiguro
2. Malcolm Guite
3. Peadar Ó Guilín
4. Alwyn Hamilton
5. SJ Poyton
6. Malcolm Geith
7. Andrew Head
8. Dr. Lorna Robinson

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