Reality in Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
In the beginning of human existence, we are told stories. We have told stories that intrigue us, explain our world, scare us and change us. We have used stories to help explain ourselves and the world around us. Reality in fiction is a podcast that takes characters and stories from fiction and uses it to explain humanity as we know ourselves. In this podcast we will talk about mental and physical health and social norms.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the beginning of human existence, we are told stories. We have told stories that intrigue us, explain our world, scare us and change us. We have used stories to help explain ourselves and the world around us. Reality in fiction is a podcast that takes characters and stories from fiction and uses it to explain humanity as we know ourselves. In this podcast we will talk about mental and physical health and social norms.
Language:
English
Contact:
8019170035
Episodes
Quarantine NInja
4/20/2020
In this Podcast we talk about quarantine and the struggle of the mundane through the lens of the original Karate Kid.
Duration:00:19:04
A Renewed Hope
4/2/2020
Right now everyone is struggling with the Covid19 pandemic. This is an episode to bring a little hope and humor to your life through the lens of the famous Star Wars: A New Hope. Enjoy.
Duration:00:26:28
No Laughing Matter
2/18/2020
On this Episode, I discuss mental health and social constructs present in The Joker with my Colleague and fellow fantasy lover Christina.
Duration:00:48:25
Hope in Ordinary Deed
1/30/2020
On this episode we take a look at the what gives us hope for humanity and several ways that shows up in fictional writings.
Duration:00:27:39
X-men Diversity
11/25/2019
In this episode we explore diversity and equality through the X-men story arch.
Duration:00:27:44
The Adaptable Doctor
10/25/2019
Duration:00:21:47
Balancing the Strange
10/15/2019
In this episode, I discuss the power of balance in our lives through the movie adaptation of Marvel's Dr. Strange
Duration:00:29:28
Gotham Needs Accountability
5/31/2019
We are driving into Accountability with the show Gotham. In this episode, I look at what accountability is and isn't and how we can be true to this value in our own lives.
Duration:00:28:25
Season Two is Coming!!!!
5/3/2019
Duration:00:02:21
The Age of May
11/11/2017
With culture focused on the roles of women, this episode looks at the diversity in movies through the lense of the new Spider-man: Homecoming's casting choice of Marisa Tomei as Aunt May.
Duration:00:23:36
21 Century Ghostbusting
10/28/2017
In 2016, Ghostbusters was relaunched with a new Cast and attitude. This relauch was met with excited and hesitance as an all female leading cast was announced. This Episode takes time to explore how comedy can be used to bring light to social justice issues in culture, Where many things are different some things have not changed from the 1984 era of Ghostbusters.
Duration:00:19:12
Heading Deeper into Sleepy Hollow
10/20/2017
Tim Burton took the tale of Sleepy Hollow and gave us a reflection on life, assumptions and trust. In this episode, we talk about a few themes that show up in our own lives, without a nepharious specter.
Duration:00:30:53
The Monster Within
10/13/2017
Frankenstein is one of the world's most acclaimed stories in the horror genre. Today we explore the themes that have helped this timeless story captivate the reader for 2 centuries.
Duration:00:27:13
The not so Stranger Things
9/29/2017
In this episode, we talk about season 1 on Stranger Things and the amazing depth of the human experience that it represents.
Duration:00:42:19
Tucking in to Ratatouille
9/22/2017
As autumn sets in, we are discussing food, relationship and honesty through the lense of a very special French rat named Remy. Join us as we talk about the themes in Pixar's Ratatouille that make this film a great example of reality in fiction.
Duration:00:24:23
The Matrix of Denial
9/8/2017
What does it mean to be in the Matrix? What do we give up when we live in Denial? In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of facing reality and what it actually does for us to live in denial of it.
Duration:00:31:10
Our Favorite Wizarding Family
9/1/2017
In this episode, I take a trip into the lives of the Weasley family and who they are as individuals and why we feel so connected to the family.
Duration:00:30:47
The Humanity of World War Z
8/25/2017
In this episode, Jon and I discuss Max Brooks' World War Z and the how the story of survivors shows up in the stories of real life people.
Duration:00:42:56
The Boy and His Jungle
8/18/2017
In this epsiode we talk about what it means to find ourself, be apart of something bigger than ourselves and face our fears through the story of Disney's The Jungle Book.
Duration:00:23:37
The Revenge of Revenge
8/16/2017
In this episode we explore what revenge does to relationships and the collateral damage we incur from the fantasy.
Duration:00:29:13