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Mythmakers

Oxford Centre for Fantasy

Welcome to Season 8 of Mythmakers! Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world"s greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia,

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38:07

Emily J. Taylor: The Otherwhere Post

Mythmakers ·

2025/06/12

In today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding sits down with bestselling author Emily J. Taylor to discuss her second novel, The Otherwhere Post (Penguin US / Pushkin Press UK). Set in a world where magic is powered by handwriting, the story follows Maeve, a determined heroine fighting to prove her father’s innocence for a crime that has affected all three realms.Emily shares her journey to becoming a writer, including a brief stop to reflect on the Twilight

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43:00

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 8

Mythmakers ·

2025/06/05

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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60:56

Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/29

In 1997, Tolkien’s publishers collected several of his shorter works and published a collection titled ‘Tales from the Perilous Realm’—a BBC radio adaptation soon followed. In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker unpack the collection, examining each story in turn. Are they all truly set in perilous realms? How do these realms connect to Middle-earth? And which tale is the best entry point for readers who may be hesitant to venture

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40:23

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 7

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/22

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia also brings her expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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55:14

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 6

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/15

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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34:37

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 5

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/08

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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35:07

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 5

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/08

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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49:02

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 4

Mythmakers ·

2025/05/01

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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43:49

William Morris, Tolkien and The House of the Wolfings

Mythmakers ·

2025/04/24

If you love Rohan and want to delve into Tolkien’s influences, you’ll enjoy reading William Morris’s 1889 fantasy novel The House of the Wolfings.Join Dr Ingrid Hanson of the University of Manchester as she takes Julia Golding deep into the heart of Mirkwood in today’s episode of Mythmakers. Discover the fabulous female characters, Hall Sun and Wood Sun, along with the landscapes and artefacts that inspired Tolkien. You can explore this text—and

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38:14

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 3

Mythmakers ·

2025/04/17

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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60:23

Tolkien the Poet: Our verdict on the New Collected...

Mythmakers ·

2025/04/10

A fabulous new addition to the world of Tolkien literature is the recently published collection of his poetry. Today on Mythmakers, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker as they guide you through the highlights and must-read pieces, delving into Tolkien’s remarkable range and versatility. They explore what the collection reveals about his creative processes—did you know that, at one point, there were nine rings for the Elf-lords? The poems capture Tolkien wrangling

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34:05

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 2

Mythmakers ·

2025/04/03

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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34:46

The Curse of the Silvan Oaks: Meet Debut Fantasy...

Mythmakers ·

2025/03/27

It’s truly delightful when a world imagined by a dreamy child eventually blossoms into a novel for the adult writer. In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding meets with Georgia Channon, who first conceived the idea for her book many moons ago during a school trip to a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Georgia shares her journey from stage to page, along with insights into what publishers are currently seeking from authors in this genre. Together, they explore

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48:21

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 2 Chapter 1

Mythmakers ·

2025/03/20

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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42:16

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and...

Mythmakers ·

2025/03/13

What a breath of fresh air it is to find an academic as passionate about discussing the adaptations of Tolkien works, as he is about Tolkien’s books! Today, on Mythmakers, in this wide-ranging interview, Julia Golding meets with Professor Nick Groom to discuss his book Twenty-First Century Tolkien. In the first part of their discussion, Nick provided a serious literary critical attention to The Lord of the Rings before moving on to explore its various adaptations. If

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41:31

Twenty-First Century Tolkien: Prof Nick Groom and...

Mythmakers ·

2025/03/06

What a breath of fresh air it is to find an academic as passionate about discussing the adaptations of Tolkien works, as he is about Tolkien’s books! Today, on Mythmakers, in this wide-ranging interview, Julia Golding meets with Professor Nick Groom to discuss his book Twenty-First Century Tolkien. In the first part of their discussion, Nick provides a serious literary critical attention to The Lord of the Rings before moving on to explore its various adaptations. If

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44:12

Dr Eleanor Baker: Book of Curses and the Power of the...

Mythmakers ·

2025/02/27

Words have the power to bless and to curse. In a fascinating discussion with Dr Eleanor Baker of Oxford University, Julia Golding takes Mythmakers on an exploration of the world of book curses in Eleanor’s Bodleian Library little book called—inevitably enough—Book Curses! From there, we’ll go on to look at the Medieval culture of the book, and the role of magic books and curses in fantasy literature throughout the ages. (00:05) Exploring Book Curses and

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33:47

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 12

Mythmakers ·

2025/02/20

We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read alongwith us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite novel. Julia alsobringsher expert knowledge of life in Oxford and English culture to explain some points that might have passed you

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61:04

The Discarded Image and the Key to Narnia

Mythmakers ·

2025/02/13

Do you want to know the key to the Narnian universe?Today, on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker take a quick tour around the seven heavens as they discuss C.S. Lewis's book The Discarded Image, as well as the Medieval model, Michael Ward's groundbreaking study, Planet Narnia, and so much more. What other scientific model inspirations have writers found, and where would it be best to live within a Medieval universe? Join the conversation as we find out! Among the

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53:34

Dragons, Victorians and Forests: Professor John...

Mythmakers ·

2025/02/06

You certainly won't want to miss today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding is meeting with Professor John Holmes from Birmingham University. John has made a name for himself by giving performances of Tolkien's 1938 lecture on dragons, complete with the magic lantern slides discovered in the archives of Oxford's Natural History Museum. Today, John and Julia will go on to discuss the fantasy writers of the Victorian period, Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris and

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