Realms Unknown
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Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons.
A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Frase... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||
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Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Eleanor Morton, as they delve into the deep to talk all things mermaids. From Aerial to Cher and many more sea-shell bra wearing sirens. And Eleanor tells us why she'd cancel the classic Greek authors in the... more
Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Tom Neenan, as they deep dive into Greek and Roman mythology in fantasy. From Labyrinth to The Maze Runner and everything in-between, the two also jump into the classic set-up troupe, and Tom tells us a ques... more
Joining Alice this week is John Robertson, as they dive into this week’s sub-genre Hive Minds, from Star Trek to Adrian Tchaikovsky. Plus more from Troupe on a Rope and the Minds of Er...
🔗 Links to all things John Robertson: www.thejohnrob... more
Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exploring dated narrative arcs in Minds of Er...
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- The host is so smart and wonderful and talented
I like most everything except I would like more guests. And quizzes would be fun.
Audible5Samuel Ward
United States6 months ago I like most everything except I would like more guests. And quizzes would be fun.
Audible5Samuel WardUnited States6 months ago- A favorite
I’m a big fan of the bugle family of shows and Alice’s additions to it never cease to make my love for it grow. This show in particular is a great window into new media and content I was previously unfamiliar with!
Apple Podcasts5halfaglassofwaterUnited States8 months ago - Thoughtful fiction discussion
Alice and her cohosts are delightful and I enjoy the different segments. The mines of urrr really resonates, consumed a lot of tropey fiction over the years and some hasn’t aged well.
Apple Podcasts5joannebb
Canada9 months ago - Awesome
I’ve just discovered this having come across Alice on the bugle. Thought she was very smart and funny on that so decided to give Realms ago and I absolutely love it.
If like me you listen to other SF pods such as Starship Sofa - go for this one too. She’s always funny as are the guest hosts. I’m not totally immersed in the world of Science Fiction but that’s irrelevant as there is always something in every episode that I do know and lots of suggestions to expand my enjoyment more through into ot... more
Apple Podcasts5British-Postman
United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  New Zealand/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #58 | New Zealand/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  United Arab Emirates/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Singapore/Arts/Books |
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What is Realms Unknown about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A witty, genre-spanning discussion that centers on fantasy, sci‑fi, and speculative fiction through humorous banter, cultural critique, and deep dives into specific subgenres, tropes, and recent industry debates. Episodes weave together practical effects versus CGI, AI's role in publishing, moving cities in fiction, and genre crossovers (fantasy that reads as sci‑fi, urban fantasy, witch archetypes, and AI-related storytelling). A notable throughline is a love of classic and contemporary media, with guests often adding personal anecdotes, recommendations, and live-show plugs. The format blends thoughtful analysis with accessible pop culture references, making it appealing to readers and listeners who want smart takes delivered with warmth a... more
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2. Eleanor Morton
3. Nate Crawley
4. Chris Skinner
5. Katherine Rundell
6. Tom Neenan
7. Patrick Lenton
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