Imaginary Worlds (podcast)

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Imaginary Worlds
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Presentation
Hosted byEric Molinsky
Genre
FormatAudio[disambiguation needed]
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesBi-weekly
Length15-30 mins.
Production
Audio formatMP3
No. of episodes167
Publication
Original releaseSeptember 10, 2014 – present
ProviderIndependent
Websitewww.imaginaryworldspodcast.org

Imaginary Worlds is an episodic science fiction and fantasy podcast that deconstructs the genres and their themes.

History[]

Podcast creator and host Eric Molinsky worked in public radio at WNYC and NPR, but was drawn to podcasting because of the freedom it provided the host.[1][2] Molinsky deconstructs fantasy and science fiction stories and examines the real-world influences and implications.[3][4]

Format[]

The podcast releases content on a bi-weekly basis and is an interview style or talk show format.[5][2] The podcast format has been described as documentary style or a non-fiction analysis of fictional works.[6][7]

Episodes[]

First 10 episodes of Imaginary Worlds
Episode Title Length Release date
1 Origin Stories 16:42 September 10, 2014
2 When Human Met Creature 17:26 September 24, 2014
3 The Canon 16:23 October 8, 2014
4 King Denslow of Oz 13:57 October 22, 2014
5 Salem Bewitched 19:09 November 5, 2014
6 Saving The Girl 17:31 November 19, 2014
7 In Defense of Captain Hook 23:32 December 3, 2014
8 Action Figureland 19:16 December 17, 2014
9 Joss Whedon '07 23:27 December 31, 2014
10 The Golem and The Jinni 23:42 January 14, 2015

Full list of episodes can be found here.

Reception[]

Imaginary Worlds was on the 2016 list of best podcasts published by Business Insider.[8] The podcast was also a 2017 top pick by The Christian Science Monitor.[9] Charles Pulliam-Moore of Gizmodo included the podcast on a list of ten sci-fi and fantasy podcasts.[10] Miranda Sawyer of The Guardian recommended the podcast saying that "Eric Molinsky is a clever and generous host who knows his stuff, and, at their heart, these shows explore just why we need and want worlds that don't exist."[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Like Sci-Fi and NPR? Try These Podcasts". Wired. Condé Nast. September 9, 2017. ISSN 1059-1028. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Liptak, Andrew (February 18, 2018). "Imaginary Worlds Is the Slick, Deep-Dive Podcast Sci-FI and Fantasy Fans Need to Hear". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  3. ^ Joho, Jess (November 6, 2020). "The Best Podcasts for Relieving Stress, Distracting Yourself, or Taking a Break". Mashable. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ^ McDonald, Glenn (May 15, 2016). "Podcast Lovers, Don't Miss These Top Shows". The Palm Beach Post. pp. F10. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Martin, Emily (May 11, 2020). "Science Fiction Podcasts: 15 You Can Listen to Right Now". Book Riot. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Moore, Ben (November 4, 2020). "The Best Podcasts for 2020". PCMag UK. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Williams, Wil (August 3, 2018). "7 Fantasy Podcasts Beyond "The Adventure Zone"". Discover Pods. Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Letzter, Rafi (April 21, 2016). "These Are the Best Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now". Business Insider. Archived from the original on April 9, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Picks: 'SNL' Set Change, the Podcast 'Imaginary Worlds,' and More". Christian Science Monitor. January 20, 2017. ISSN 0882-7729. Archived from the original on May 26, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (April 10, 2020). "10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Podcasts That Will Give Your Ears and Mind a Treat". io9. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Sawyer, Miranda (October 28, 2018). "The Week in Radio and Podcasts: 1xtra's Rap Show; Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo; Imaginary Worlds; Podlitical". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

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