Fools & Fiction

Two college kids and their occasional friends have various talks about their """good""" opinions on good fiction. (ultimately we’re creating a podcastopolis / and no one can stop us)

62 - Child Soliders

We're joined by guest Chris Lee to talk about stories with child soldiers in them – how they can be problematic, and how they can be appealing. Spoilers for quite a few things, but I've got two senior project deadlines coming up so I'm not going to list them, sorry! Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out the shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

05-02
35:24

61 - RWBY Volume 8

We're back and talking about RWBY again! Spoilers for RWBY through Vol. 8. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

04-10
29:15

60 - The Magicians Season 1

We're settled in for the semester and want to talk about a good show! Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

02-21
42:52

59 - We Can Be Heroes and Impassioned Ramblings

Not quite Sharkboy and Lavagirl 2, but a hell of a lot of fun.  This episode's also got some podcast talk in the latter half. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

01-10
01:09:23

58 - Christmas Movies

Why are Christmas movies so wack / winemom-y / wanton destruction-y / warm feelings-y? Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

12-25
40:40

57 - D&D Wants

As a GM, how do you balance giving your players what they want against making them work for it?  With Chris Lee and Cody Hammack! Spoilers for Galactic Gazette: Tales from the Venture Guild (listen here!: bit.ly/galacticgazette). Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

12-08
39:57

56 - Code Lyoko Season 1

In this episode we return to the past (HA) to talk about a show we watched as kids. Spoilers for Code Lyoko through Season 1, and minor spoilers through Season 2. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

11-07
44:48

55 - Ranking Narrative Goal Payoffs

Joe's got a framework! Spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Seven Deadly Sins, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Dragon Ball Super, the Haunting of Bly Manor, Knives Ou,t Back to the Future, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Silence of the Lambs, The Exorcist, and Yuri!!! on Ice. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

10-17
43:13

54 - Les Mis movie

We watched this movie again the other day, and have some scattered thoughts. Spoilers for Les Mis. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

09-20
37:40

53 - TTRPG Worldbuilding

A chat about collaborative worldbuilding in TTRPGs, with guest Chris Lee. Galactic Gazette: Tales from the Venture Guild: http://bit.ly/galacticgazette Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

09-05
41:44

🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

Galactic Gazette: Tales from the Venture Guild: http://bit.ly/galacticgazette And this podcast isn't going anywhere!  New episode in two weeks!

08-22
01:53

52 - RWBY Is Disappointing, And Here's Why is Disappointing, and Here's Why

One of our favorite youtubers made a feature-length video about how much he disliked one of our favorite shows – and it's part one of three.  We have some thoughts! Minor spoilers for RWBY. HBomberguy's video: youtu.be/81fdKWOHrdE Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

08-08
56:44

51 - Time Trap

Oh no!  I'm stuck!  ............... in T  I  M  E ~~~~~~ Spoilers for Time Trap. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

07-25
36:19

50 - Mountain Climbing Games

Finn wants to talk for an hour about games where you climb a mountain.  If that sounds deprecating, know that I am Finn. Spoilers for Celeste, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, The Witness, Hatch, and A Short Hike. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

07-11
59:02

49 - The End of Evangelion

The most chill talk about the most angsty movie! Spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

06-27
47:16

48 - Vento Aureo

Me and White Supremacy: https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/ George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://t.co/RalesnF5gt?amp=1 NC Community Bail Fund: https://t.co/3hSxjXRdwR?amp=1 National Bail Fund Network: https://t.co/cT5nrgTiP5?amp=1 Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality: https://itch.io/b/520/bundle-for-racial-justice-and-equality A Carrd with more links: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Spoilers for Vento Aureo and previous parts of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

06-13
50:32

47 - My Hero Academia Season 4

Finn has finally caught up!  Let's talk about what this season had to say about heroism and villainy. Spoilers for My Hero Academia through Season 4. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

05-16
35:46

46 - Consequences

Some actually smart talk about how stories that embrace a format that is both serialized and episodic give hopeful messages about loss!  Then Finn says his theoretical framework made SethBling hate Super Mario Maker 2. Spoilers for Tales From the Loop and Doctor Who: S7E5: The Angels Take Manhattan. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

05-02
35:02

45 - Bad Good and Good Bad, Continued

What do these words even mean?  Can Finn control the chaos?  Find out in this fortnight's episode! Minor spoilers for Batman: The Killing Joke. Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

04-18
30:22

44 - Podcast Chat #2

An informal episode to catch up you all up.  Let us know what you want to see from the show or if you want to be a guest! Discuss at reddit.com/r/foolsandfiction. Email us at foolsandfiction@gmail.com. Check out other shows on the W&M network at spreaker.com/user/pnwm. by Joe Brown and Finn Mayhew theme music by Finn Mayhew cover art by Chris Lee produced by Finn Mayhew

04-04
23:09

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