Beste Undertow podcaster (2024)

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Episode 24: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court 1:19:23

4d ago1:19:23

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Travel back in time with us to both the 19th and 6th centuries as we discuss Hank Morgan’s exploits in the dark ages of ye olde England in Mark Twain’s masterful science fiction satire A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. One of our most fun conversations yet. Give us a like and subscribe! You can follow us on x / tiktok / instagram: https:…

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Hovering, Interview with Creators 36:42

7d ago36:42

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The mysteries in the small town of Durham persist, but some answers will come in our conversation with HOVERING series creator Alex Duncan, and producer Cléa Frost. We talk their scrappy, lo-fi approach to recording naturalistic audio, the journey to Hovering's creation, and whether they think the truth is really out there, or not. Learn more about…

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Episode 23: Ursula of Ulm, an interview with JB Jackson 1:43:33

13d ago1:43:33

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We welcome back author and friend of the pod, JB Jackson to discuss his recently released novel, Ursula of Ulm, the second installment in the De Re Doridica series of which five are planned. It’s hard to adequately express how much we’ve enjoyed getting to know JB through these interviews and dive even deeper into the weird world of 1977’s Fort Wor…

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Hovering, E7 22:12

13d ago22:12

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Kyle has a breakthrough in the missing person’s case, but his relationship with Rupert has been pushed too far. Toby decides it’s time to give up - and makes a huge revelation. The fate of the missing person is revealed. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan Alex D…

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Episode 22: Between Two Fires 1:50:55

20d ago1:50:55

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In this episode we dive into the horror filled 14th century French landscape that is Between Two Fires. We conduct a thorough plot overview and then work through themes of the book. This episode was dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Alyssa Lokits, who we toast at the beginning of the episode. Please support The Mary Parrish Center in her h…

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Hovering, E6 22:10

20d ago22:10

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Toby’s rash decision causes a media circus to descend on Durham. But when a brash news team links him to the missing person's case, Toby finds himself in hot water with everyone, including Hazel. Meanwhile, another witness reports being followed, but Glenda refuses to take it seriously. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Al…

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Hovering, E5 20:39

27d ago20:39

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After pushing Hazel too far, Toby resorts to spying to further his investigation. In the process, he uncovers multiple secrets that threaten to rock the town to its core. In a desperate attempt to draw attention to his cause, Toby decides to do something rash. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot …

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Episode 21: Le Morte D'Arthur 1:34:06

1M ago1:34:06

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Sir! It is time to have passing good cheer ‘round the (small) round table as we dive head first into the vast plentitude that is Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur. This conversation twists and turns into many a blind alley as we reckon with the mighty weight of Malory’s telling of the birth, life, and death of the Once and Future King. Morte is…

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Hovering, E4 19:59

1M ago19:59

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Spectacularly unimpressed with his efforts, Glenda orders Kyle to bring in town hooligan Nathan, and cease all other lines of inquiry. Instead, Kyle causes a scene at the cafe where Tenille works and calls on local churchgoer Fern, whose daughter he saw running away from the beach. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Du…

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Episode 20: The Mabinogion 1:35:56

1M ago1:35:56

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We wanted to take a moment to highlight Samaritan’s Purse and the work they are doing to help the recovery in Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina after the devastating flooding that took place. Donate here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/ Also, all proceeds from the sale of these shirts available from the Bi…

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Hovering, E3 18:40

1M ago18:40

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Kyle interviews Leo, who he caught speeding on the night of the incident. Meanwhile, convinced the local cops are useless, Toby starts his own investigation with Leo’s daughter Hazel, who has some surprisingly good intel. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan Alex …

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Episode 19: Tower of the Elephant 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

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From the confines of Smoker’s Abbey in East Nashville, Steven and Daniel (Sam is unfortunately away for this one) discuss Robert E Howard’s Sword & Sorcery masterpiece The Tower of the Elephant and then Gene Wolfe’s Six from Atlantis which is an homage to Howard and collected in the Sword & Sorcery anthology. Give us a like and subscribe! You can f…

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Hovering, E2 20:01

2M ago20:01

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Kyle plays Rupert the rest of his interaction with the people who witnessed the object in the sky. Determined to find a rational explanation for what happened, Rupert worries that Kyle might push his investigation too far. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan Alex…

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Episode 18: The Authorial Godhand 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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In this episode we each reveal our authorial Godhand, giving the thumb, index, middle, ring, and pinky (basically a Berserk themed “top 5”). As we share a universal love of Tolkien and Gene Wolfe, those authors were highlighted by left out of the exercise (our Guts and Skull-Knight you could say). Give us a like and subscribe! You can follow us on …

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Hovering, E1 22:50

2M ago22:50

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When multiple residents of a small coastal town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, sceptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes it upon himself to resolve the mystery. Knowing his boss - a.k.a. his mum - won’t take these strange events seriously, Kyle tries to make sense of it all by sharing his official recordings with Rupert, the man he’s…

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Introducing Hovering 3:22

2M ago3:22

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When multiple residents of an Australian country town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, skeptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes upon himself to investigate. But as he does, Kyle stirs up all kinds of secrets in this sleepy coastal village - some of which are his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 17: the Wizard with James Wynn of Rereading Wolfe 2:35:41

2M ago2:35:41

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Our second episode with James Wynn of the Rereading Wolfe to discuss Gene Wolfe’s fantasy masterpiece The Wizard which completes the duology that is The Wizard Knight. We get into wild speculation while also highlighting the sheer pleasure that this epic provides. In this episode we utilize the great work done by Marc Aramini (https://www.youtube.c…

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Introducing: SLAY 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Undertow is thrilled to introduce you to SLAY, the spine-tingling podcast from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. SLAY follows the Man in Grey, a mysterious figure who’s hired to carry out other people’s murders. Dark, twisted, and full of shocking thrills, SLAY is in its second season, so now is the perfect time to dive in! In this…

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Episode 16: The Knight with Rereading Wolfe 1:44:53

2M ago1:44:53

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We are pleased to be joined by James Wynn of the Rereading Wolfe podcast to discuss Gene Wolfe’s fantasy epic The Knight, the first novel from his duology The Wizard Knight. We dive deep into the complex story (and in Wolfe fashion the story behind the story) while never steering away from the sheer pleasure of this imaginative fantasy tale. The mu…

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Episode 15: Berserk 54:54

2M ago54:54

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We finally give Berserk its due with a full spoiler-free but content rich episode on Kentaro Miura’s dark fantasy masterwork. Berserk is a classic work of seinen manga and we are just as thrilled to talk about it as we were to experience it. The music you heard was Greener Pastures by Hole Dweller from the Crossroads EP.…

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Introducing: Dark Dice 48:27

3M ago48:27

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Hello, horror aficionados! Welcome to Dark Dice, where the game is real, and so is the fear. Dark Dice is the horror actual play podcast where brave travelers step into a dark fantasy world teeming with dragons, monsters, and unimaginable terror. With every twist and turn, they face challenges that will leave them forever changed—if they make it ou…

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Episode 14: The Hero Battle Brackett 1:40:00

3M ago1:40:00

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Hear ye! Hear ye! It is time for the Battle Bracket! We work through a violent thought-experiment asking the question, “who would be the victor in a combat tournament between sixteen selected heroes from the Sword & Sorcery / Heroic Fantasy series we’ve read over the past year?” The challengers are: Sir Able - Gene Wolfe’s Wizard Knight Conan - Rob…

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Episode 13: Rings of Power Season 2 Official Trailer, The First Sword & Sorcery Story: Lord Dunsany’s “The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth” 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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Episode 13: Rings of Power Season 2 Official Trailer, The First Sword & Sorcery Story: Lord Dunsany’s “The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth” In this episode we react to the new “official” trailer for Rings of Power season 2. Then we do a full breakdown and deep dive into Lord Dunsany’s short story The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacn…

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Episode 12: Robert Downey Jr Returns & Schuyler Hernstrom's The Gift of the Ob-men 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

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While Sam is unfortunately absent from this episode, Steven and Daniel met at Smoker’s Abbey in East Nashville to discuss Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom and then do a deep dive into Schuyler Hernstrom’s magnificent short story The Gift of the Ob-men, originally published in 2016 in Cirsova magazine and later collected in Hernst…

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Episode 11: JB Jackson & Shagduk 1:43:34

3M ago1:43:34

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Episode 11: JB Jackson & Shagduk In this episode we interview JB Jackson, the author of Shagduk and the upcoming Ursula of Ulm, the second installment in the ongoing five book De re Dordica saga. We discuss his writing style and inspiration for Shagduk. Shagduk is an epistolary novel being written as a journal or diary and we dive deep into what wr…

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Episdoe 10: Underrated/Underread Authors & Build a D&D group 1:34:21

4M ago1:34:21

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In this episode we discuss authors that we love that we feel either aren't as respected or aren't as widely read as they should be. Steven gets us kicked off with Lloyd Alexander and especially his Chronicles of Prydain series. Steven later talks about his admiration for Glen Cook and the Chronicles of the Black Company and Christopher Buehlman wit…

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Episode 9: an interview with Scott Christian Sava 1:21:27

4M ago1:21:27

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In this episode we interview Scott Christian Sava and delve into his history with art, design, and scifi/fantasy works, especially in comics. We talk about his affinity for Spider-man and Conan the Barbarian especially and his years spent seeking work at the early Comicons. We cover his work animating video games for the Sega Genesis and Atari arca…

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Episode 8: World Building and 5 items for a Hobbit adventure 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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World building is a foundational aspect of fantasy and science fiction and in truth, all fiction. We discuss our preferences in the world, especially examining Tolkien in Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion, Gene Wolfe in the Book of the New Sun and Wizard Knight, Robert E Howard’s Conan series set in the Hyborian Age, Glen Cook’s The Black Comp…

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The Harrowing, E8 38:17

4M ago38:17

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The final confrontation looms. The great evil that has engulfed the island threatens a brutal revenge and Jackie finally comes to understand the terrible truth of what is happening on Toll Mòr. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 8 also features: Father McKenna - Alec Newman Mr Pryor -…

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Episode 7: Pages vs Pacing & Sword & Sorcery Draft-a-Fellowship 1:52:05

4M ago1:52:05

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Can books be too short or long? Or is pacing more important than pages? In this episode we discuss the importance and our preference for story length and focus. Is there a right answer? Listen to find out. Then, we draft a Lord of the Rings-style Fellowship, using a maximum of two characters from the Sword & Sorcery–Heroic Fantasy series that we ar…

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The Harrowing, E7 44:09

4M ago44:09

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After the battle, Kai is captured by Tanner. A shocking revelation makes Jackie question everything she knows. With her allegiances torn, she risks her life to protect Twig and the islanders. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 7 also features: Kai - Stewart Scudamore Raven / Ewan MacF…

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The Harrowing, E6 27:47

5M ago27:47

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The arrival of a military rescue team on Good Friday buoys the islanders. Jackie joins Major Tanner and his troops as they set out across the inhospitable landscape to track down Kai and rescue his captive, Twig. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 6 also features: Ewan MacFarlane / Ra…

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Episode 6: Tropes We Love & Hate 1:41:52

5M ago1:41:52

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Fantasy and Sci-fi for the most part are a series of interlinking tropes and overtures that combine and interplay to make an unique whole. In this episode we discuss those tropes that move us and exicte us each time they present themselves. We also dive into those that have us rolling our eyes when they appear. Thanks again to our wonderful sponsor…

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The Harrowing, E5 38:04

5M ago38:04

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With the search effort frustrated, Jackie reads the old book Father McKenna gave her telling of an ancient and horrifying prophecy. On the other side of the island, Twig questions Kai, while he makes preparations for battle. Content warning: this episode contains a depiction of suicide that some people may find disturbing. The Harrowing is written …

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Episode 5: Robert E Howard & Gene Wolfe 1:36:32

5M ago1:36:32

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What is there to say about Robert E Howard and Gene Wolfe? Well, in fact, quite a lot. In this episode we discuss the legendary Robert E Howard focusing on Conan, his most iconic creation and one of the pinnacles of fiction. Who is Conan and what does he represent? Then we discuss our feelings on Gene Wolfe through the lens of Book of the New Sun a…

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