20.37: Deep Dive into “All the Birds in the S...

Today, our hosts dig into how stories can feel fresh without losing what readers love. They explore the idea of “same but different” across genres, sequels, and series—looking at how small shifts in structure, context, tone, or theme can create meaningful novelty. Drawing on exam ...  Show more

Our hosts take on the Hero’s Journey—where it came from, why it endures, and why it can make writers uneasy. They break it down as a tool (and not a rule), exploring how pattern recognition works in storytelling without turning structure into a formula. Along the way, they discus ...  Show more

THREE BROKEN THREADS - Our stalker was becoming more present. Sherlock was determined to close this case as quickly as possible as he still attempted to clean up the mess from our previous adventure... But his theories and his threads were fraying... Part 3 of 10 This episode con ...  Show more

What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ...  Show more

THE SOURCE OF THE UNIVERSE - why exactly I bother attempting to tamper down the relentless curiosity of my companion is beyond me. When Sherlock gets a whiff of what he wants, there's generally no stopping him. Not even a close friend's wedding. This appetite for solving problems ...  Show more

Tune in to Episode 7 of Season 18 for community horror!

“In the Dead of Night” written by Anneliese Amelia Boyd (Story starts around 00:02:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narra ...