• Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding

  • By: Multitude
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Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding

By: Multitude
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  • Summary

  • Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how special our planet really is.
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Episodes
  • M Dwarf Planet: Culture

    M Dwarf Planet: Culture
    Sep 5 2024

    Moiya finally finished the M dwarf planet! She's joined by Isabel J. Kim and together they made the cube crabs a bunch of anxious avoidant chemistry nerds who all went to survival camp.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

    1. Isabel J. Kim is an attorney, speculative fiction writer, and co-host of the Wow if True podcast. Stay up to date with her work at isabel.kim

    MESSAGES

    • Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's worldbuilding workbook to get started on your fictional world!
    • Fill out the Worldbuilding Club Interest Form if you're looking for a worldbuilding community
    • Listen to Big Game Hunger every Monday

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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    59 mins
  • Fictional histories with Fayge Horesh

    Fictional histories with Fayge Horesh
    Aug 22 2024

    Moiya is joined by historian Fayge Horesh to talk about the dos and don'ts of imagining fictional histories, from ethical practices to research advice. And Moiya is happy to report that since recording, she has picked up a New York library card!

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

    1. Fayge Horesh is a public historian, tour guide, and writer, including a food guide for Philadelphia called eat like a local. She is a creator and cohost of the D Listers of History podcast

    MESSAGES

    • Join the Multitude Discord at multitude.productions/shows
    • Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's worldbuilding workbook to get started on your fictional world!
    • Fill out the Worldbuilding Club Interest Form if you're looking for a worldbuilding community

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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    56 mins
  • World of Leisurely Chameleons

    World of Leisurely Chameleons
    Aug 8 2024
    It's an Exolore x Pale Blue Pod crossover! Moiya and comedian Corinne Caputo talk about JWST's iconic first images, then pick one as the setting for their world. They imagine a planet of scaly people who love a relaxing train ride. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Corinne Caputo is a comedian and author of How to Success! and Moiya's cohost on Pale Blue Pod. She's @corintellectual on socials and writes about vintage home decor on substack. MESSAGES Listen to Spirits every WednesdayDownload a copy of Dr. Moiya's worldbuilding workbook to get started on your fictional world! HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore FIND US ONLINE patreon: patreon.com/exolorepodtwitter: twitter.com/ExolorePodinstagram: instagram.com/exolorepodwebsite: exolorepod.comsubreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod CREDITS Music: https://www.purple-planet.comCover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/ ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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