Realms Unknown

Realms Unknown

<p>Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Buffy’s Return, Grimdark Fiction & Redhead Tropes

In this episode of Realms Unknown, hosts Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton dive into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! Get the scoop on Buffy's return with Sarah Michelle Gellar, exciting Back to the Future updates, the new video game Atomfall, and a fascinating partnership between the Ministry of Defence and sci-fi writers.They also shine a spotlight on the gritty world of Grimdark fiction, discussing epic books like Prince of Thorns, The Black Company, and Legends & Lattes. Eleanor shares her thoughts on the game Hobbs Barrow, while Alice recommends the TV series Pantheon.In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Eleanor breaks down the redhead trope in fantasy and sci-fi, touching on Gulliver’s Travels, Eddie Redmayne’s role in Jupiter Ascending, and Gimli from Lord of the Rings. Plus, Sandy convinces us to read Joe Abercrombie’s Best Served Cold in the Convince Me to Read This Book segment!Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more! Buy the books we cover in this episode in our affiliate store🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or recommendations! We’d love to hear from you!Produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com🌐 Visit thebuglepodcast.com to support us and find more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-12
39:08

Grimdark // Ursula K Le Guin // The Cube

Realms Unknown is your gateway to the strange, the dark, and the mind-bendingly brilliant worlds of sci-fi and fantasy. Hosted by the incomparable Alice Fraser, with guest co-host Tom Neenan, this podcast takes a deep (and hilarious) dive into some of the genre’s greatest works—whether it’s the brutal landscapes of Grimdark, the existential horror of The Cube, the radical utopias of Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Dispossessed, or the timey-wimey brilliance of Doctor Who.Our store, with links to books we recommend is here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownSupport us directly: http://thebuglepodcast.comExpect sharp insights, unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs as Alice and Tom unravel what makes these stories so enduring (and weird). Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner for The Bugle, Realms Unknown is your guide to the best and strangest corners of speculative fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-05
42:13

Severance // Rebecca Yarros // Astrobot - It's Realms Unknown!

Alice Fraser brings your weekly enchantment, full of Sci Fi and Fantasy. This week's co-host is Tom Neenan.We cover...Astrobot - the cutest Sci Fi game there is? Rebecca Yarros and the rise of Romantasy. The return of Severance. A deep dive into 'Progression Fantasy'Affiliate links to each book:A Passion For Passion - Alice FraserA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J MaasFourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros Dune - Frank Herbert Dungeon Crawler Carl - Frank DinnimanYou fund what we do! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate.Featuring:Alice FraserTom NeenanProduced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-29
43:15

Realms Unknown is coming

Alice Fraser presents the best (and occasionally worst) of Sci Fi and Fantasy, across TV & film, literature, gaming and anywhere you can get speculative.Released weekly Wednesdays, we want your thoughts and feedback - realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.comA podcast from The Bugle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-21
02:01
Oh boy! Sounds like fun!

Joel Flanagan-Grannemann

Oh boy! Sounds like fun!

01-22 Reply

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