A fantasy adventure for all ages. Doris, a neurotic and quirky thirteen-year-old, is thrust into an alternate reality where flowers sneeze, fairies can’t be trusted and a beast that isn’t quite a wolf means to kill her. Racing against time, she’ll learn that anything is possible, even the unlikeliest of things… And sometimes a big imagination is all you need.
Categories: Uncategorised
Tags: Adventure, ankh, boil, childrens, fantasy, shadow, Wolf
A Storytelling/Book Club/YouTube Reaction Video podcast where Matt (he/him) and Enn (They/Them) discuss Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series and the upcoming Wheel of Time TV Series on Amazon. Matt’s a first-timer and Enn has read the series many many times, so we’re spoiler-free! Join us as we discuss Enn’s favorite fantasy series, and enjoy all the tangents and jokes. New episodes weekly on Thursdays!
Categories: Arts, Comedy, TV & Film
Tags: book club, Comedy, fantasy, queer, Robert Jordan, storytelling, Wheel of Time, WOT
A novel that disturbs you 160 years after it first appeared in print, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, has so much relevance and resonance even today. Dorian Gray is a strikingly handsome young man whose beauty attracts a debauched aristocrat Sir Henry Wotton. Dorian’s picture has been painted by a talented artist Basil Hallward and Sir Henry becomes desperate to meet Dorian, though Basil himself is against it. Sir Henry persuades Dorian to pose for a picture painted by Basil and during the painting sessions, Henry “educates” the young and impressionable Dorian about life. Sir Henry’s vicious nature, his obsession with youth and his cynical, materialistic outlook on everything begin to slowly affect Dorian. Dorian descends into a horrifying world, where he commits all manner of abhorrent deeds with all round him feeling the effects. Lives are destroyed, crimes are committed but Dorian’s self-indulgent and depraved life continues. The story takes a bizarre and terrifying twist from here onwards as the picture begins to develop a life of its own. The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine in 1890 with much apprehension by the editors who feared that it was too corrupt and depraved for readers. Wilde’s own scandalous private life was already creating an uproar in society. Finally the novel was published in the magazine but with large-scale censorship without Wilde’s permission. As predicted, it caused widespread outrage and condemnation. However, Wilde remained unfazed and proceeded to publish it in book form with a wonderful preface which he called an Apologia, in which he talks about art, philosophy and creativity. Controversy apart, the story is gripping in its Gothic atmosphere, making it a literary masterpiece, with Wilde’s brilliant touches of characterization, emotional sensitivity and understanding of human nature. Today’s modern emphasis on youthfulness, fighting age and obsession with external appearance finds echoes in this richly evocative novel. It has been extensively adapted for film, stage and television, with references to Dorian Gray appearing in a wide variety of works of art. Radio adaptations, plays and musicals have been continuously appearing right down to the present day. The Picture of Dorian Gray has fascinated readers the world over, with its eternal themes of art, youth, beauty, morality and immortality. Dorian Gray remains the symbol of what all mankind seeks even today – the Fountain of Youth – even though it comes with a price tag. More great books at LoyalBooks.com
Categories: Arts, Society & Culture
Tags: audio books, audiobook, Dramatic Works, ebooks, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, History, Horror/Ghost stories, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Oscar Wilde, Philosophy, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Ahoy! Island Life with Alex Denney is an improvised interview podcast broadcasted by a man living on an island of talking animals! Archipela-go on an adventure with us at http://www.islandlifepod.com and http://www.youtube.com/alexdenney!
Tags: Acting, animals, chat, Comedy, fantasy, friendship, improv, interview, isolation, magic, uke, ukulele
A little bee is born in a large and busy hive. At that time, the hive is going through a period of unrest and there are fears that it will become subdivided into separate colonies. The little new-born, Maya, is under the care of a strict but loving teacher. One day, driven by curiosity and rebellion, Maya escapes from the safe environs of the hive and flies into the forest. Here, she encounters all sorts of interesting, exciting, frightening and funny things. The Adventures of Maya the Bee is the story of the intriguing days that follow. Waldemar Bonsels was a writer who wrote in his native German and The Adventures of Maya the Bee is his only work for children. However, it turned out to be his most famous one. In The Adventures.. Maya and her friends, Willy the Bee, Mrs Cassandra her teacher, Flip the Grasshopper, Alexander the Mouse, Thekla the Spider, Kurt the Dungbeetle and others form part of the group of creatures whose capers and mischief are charmingly portrayed. In the book, Maya is captured by a gang of villainous hornets and taken to their nest. During her imprisonment, she fortuitously overhears the hornets’ plan to attack her own hive and destroy all the bees in it. How she foils the plans and earns the forgiveness of the bees for having run away in the beginning forms the rest of the story. Grown-ups and children can both enjoy this short but sweet book. There have been many critical analyses of The Adventures.. and some have seen it as a political allegory. The original edition contained quite a lot of violence and non-PC references to race and disabilities. However, this new edition has been revised and is free of these. The book has been adapted extensively for animated series, opera, video games and Maya the Bee merchandise is extremely popular among kids.
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: Adventure, animals, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, Kids, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, nature, The Adventures of Maya the Bee, Waldemar Bonsels
It’s all geek to us
Categories: Society & Culture, Technology
Tags: fantasy, geek, geekistry, Movies, Sci-Fi, star trek, Star Wars, tech, Videogame
Heel Turn is a wrestling podcast by jerks who watch wrestling. Each week Owen Douglass and John Gawarecki-Maxwell cover the latest happenings in WWE and NXT. The show is broadcast live every Monday at 11PM ET on http://www.twitch.com/prowrestling.
Tags: booking, fantasy, Japan, new, njpw, nxt, raw, smackdown, tna, wrestling, WWE
FULL TITLE: Untrue Tales From Beyond Fiction – Recollections of an Alternate Past, Book Two: The Twofold Invasion -or- Penetration and Destruction -or- How To Make Love With Twins — Contains mature content not suitable for all readers. Book Two continues the boy’s story from a few months after where Book One leaves off, primarily following his quest to save the life of his unborn child as he finds himself further and further from the life he knew before. This is the second book of the ongoing series; Untrue Tales From Beyond Fiction – Recollections of an Alternate Past. Look for Book One, also available at Podiobooks.com.
Categories: Arts
Tags: birth, Dodgeball, Erotica, fantasy, Hell, high, magic, mind, Reading, religion, school, scifi, sex, teenage, telepathy, twins
Friends Lucy Brydon (the Scottish one) and Karen Campbell (the Not Scottish one) chat about all things Scotland. From haunted castles and spooky stone circles to fairy lore and mythical creatures galore (and more!) join us with your wee dram and sense of humour as we kick back, relax and tell a Scottish tale or two with YOU! For uncut video versions, artwork by Karen & Lucy and more visit 1scot1not.com.
Categories: History, Society & Culture
Tags: castles, Celtic lore, fairies, fairy lore, fantasy, folklore, medieval history, mythical creatures, mythology, myths and legends, Scotland, Scottish history
Weekly recap and analysis of the latest episodes of HBO’s television series Game of Thrones. Cunning wit, deep insight, wild speculation, and rampant self-depreciating humor.
Categories: Society & Culture, TV & Film
Tags: fantasy, game of thrones, George R. R. Martin, hbo, Nights Watch, science-fiction, song of ice and fire, Sunday night, television, tv, TV show recap, Watchers of the Wall, what to watch
If you’re looking for a podcast, but can’t find the right one, I have some good news, your search is now done. There are poems and stories and songs that are great. It’s perfect for children, ages two until eight. The poems are sweet and all filled with laughter. The stories end well. Happily ever after. So be sure to subscribe and begin to explore. And please don’t forget, there’ll always be more. | Musings and other Nonsense is a children’s podcast of whimsical stories, poems and songs. It’s perfect at bedtime, car rides or anytime laughter is needed. Please visit www.storiesbypeter.com. |
To help cover our production costs, you can support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1359475/support
Categories: Fiction, Kids & Family, Music
Tags: audio stories, audiobook, bedtime stories, children's podcast, childrens books, childrens stories, family friendly, fantasy, kidlit, parenting, rhymes, storytime
A weekly podcast dedicated to HBO’S “Game of Thrones.” Hosts Alexandra August and Johnny Kolasinski celebrate each episode with in-depth analysis, equal parts comedic and geeky. Yes, we’ve read the books. Questions? E-mail us at GoTThronesPodcast@gmail.com.
Tags: asoiaf, asongoficeandfire, Comedy, fantasy, gameofthrones, georgerrmartin, GRRM, hbo, parody, Podcast, scifi
Explicit content and NSFW.
On each episode, one third of a tale is presented; each part written by one of the three authors. There is no collaboration during the writing process. Each author simply attempts to make sense of the madness created by the previous author(s) until they have written a full tale comprised completely of insanity, juvenile humor, and terrible puns.
Categories: Comedy
Tags: fantasy, fiction, hilarious, science, stupid, stupilarious
His name has become a metaphor for one who will never grow old. Peter Pan by JM Barrie is the story of a boy who remains a boy while the world around him changes. Sir James Mathew Barrie was a Scottish playwright and novelist whose works were received with great critical and commercial success in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He discovered the main inspiration for his creative genius in his friendship (and later guardianship) with the children of Arthur and Sylvia Llewellyn-Davies. The Llewellyn-Davies boys, five in number and related to the famous Du Maurier family, featured in many of Barrie’s stories and plays and some of these works were written specifically for them. Peter Pan was first introduced as a character in one of Barrie’s stories, The Little White Bird in 1901. Consequently, he appeared in a few other stories and plays and finally in 1904 made his debut in a full length play, Peter Pan or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. Following the phenomenal success of the play, Barrie transformed it into a novel in 1911 entitled Peter and Wendy. Peter Pan is pure and delightful fantasy. Peter’s character is far from a “perfect child.” He is selfish, foolish, thoughtless and ignorant and this is where the real appeal of the book lies. Readers are preconditioned to believe that childhood and children must always be portrayed as good and innocent. However, Barrie portrays Peter in all his authentic humanity and that’s what makes him so endearing because we truly see ourselves in Peter Pan. The descriptions are fascinating in their detail and intricacy, the dialog and conversations are absolutely spot on and Neverland is a brilliant example of the Utopia we all seek in its perfection and completeness. Captain Hook is a truly evil villain, while Tinkerbell shines in all her haughty magic. For readers who have only seen the saccharine sweet Disney version, the original Peter Pan may come as a surprise! Peter Pan cajoles Wendy Darling and two more boys to fly with him to Neverland to become the surrogate family of the Lost Boys there. A series of adventures follows, including scary encounters with Captain Hook and the vicious Tiger Lily. In fact, many readers have found the tale to be quite a disturbing Victorian fantasy about motherhood and emotional immaturity. Whatever the interpretation, Peter Pan remains one of the most brilliant and definitive portrayals of childhood and children.
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, Dramatic Works, ebooks, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, J. M. Barrie, Kids, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Peter Pan, Teen/Young adult
Chattanooga-based storytellers Dakota Brown and Scott Fogg have teamed up to bring you a truly unique podcast experience! Tune in once a week to listen to a new chapter in the serialized adventures of “Horace Kentucky’s Chronal Detective Agency” or “Fantastically Mundane Melvin.” And be on the look out for new characters and stories in the future – for there is no limit to what one might find beneath this Most Excellent Canopy!
Categories: Arts
Tags: brown, dakota, fantastically, fantasy, fi, fogg, gods, horace, kentucky, Legends, Melvin, mundane, Myths, SCI, scott, time, travel
If you’re looking for science fiction or fantasy stories to listen to for free then look no further. Step Into The Road Audio Shorts are quick recordings of flash fiction stories from Step Into The Road a blog all about fantastical science fiction.
Tags: audiobook, audioshort, fantasy, nicholaslicalsi, sciencefiction
Published in 1915, The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book in the Oz book series and focuses on the adventures of Cap’n Bill, Trot, and the Scarecrow, who find themselves entangled in the politics of Jinxland and must work against formidable odds to overthrow its despot and restore rule to its rightful successor. Apart from the appearances of familiar faces, the novel also accommodates a fresh set of characters and magical creatures residing in the Land of Oz, further contributing to its classification as a typical Baum masterpiece. The installment begins in the calm and sunny California with the introduction of Cap’n Bill, a sailor with a wooden leg, and his young companion Trot as they set out on a relaxed boating jaunt. However, the weather suddenly turns dark and stormy, and as a result, the rowboat gets caught in a whirlpool and is dragged below, only to later surface in a mysterious underwater cavern. Disoriented, the two meet and befriend a peculiar looking creature called an Ork, which resembles a stork, but with a parrot head and propeller tail. Nevertheless, the creature proves to be of great assistance, and helps Cap’n Bill and Trot escape the cave which subsequently marks the beginning of their exhilarating journey, as the novel witnesses the endearing seaman and young girl in a venture to reach the Land of Oz. Moreover, it follows their trail as they make their way across the Land of Mo, past the Deadly Desert, and finally sees them landing in a remote region of Oz known as Jinxland. Here they become acquainted with its turbulent politics and become embroiled in its complex affairs. Soon after they are joined by the Scarecrow who in an attempt to alleviate the dire circumstances and ensure safe passage to Emerald City gets caught up in a scuffle himself. A vibrant depiction of the characters and native wonders of Oz, the novel does not fail to amaze with its portrayal of intrepid travelers and their riveting adventures in the already well known, though unpredictable setting. Blending natural phenomena, magical berries, witches, politics, and romance into a generous serving of enthralling adventure, The Scarecrow of Oz offers a whimsical episode in the series, while also providing an illustrative portrayal of the Oz landscape. More great books at LoyalBooks.com
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, Kids, L. Frank Baum, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Myths/Legends, The Scarecrow of Oz
Chicago Bears. Podcast. Two pretty weird 40ish dudes. B1G (s/o @hughrober1son). Kinda original tunes. Gambling with Rick Feelsmen. Auto Racing with Greasetank. Lots of things available for your ears often. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zerodoinks/support
Categories: Sports
Tags: bears, Beer, big ten, Chicago, fantasy, Football, gambling, humor, media, NCAA, nfl, SPorts