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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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61:26

The War of the Rohirrim: Our Verdict

Mythmakers ·

2025/01/30

Is this film a hit or miss? Did the New Zealand team, led by Phillippa Boyens, Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama and Executive Producer Peter Jackson, deliver? That's the question that preoccupies Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker today as they dissect their response to The War of the Rohirrim, in the Season 7 debut episode of Mythmakers. Listen in to their nuanced account of the good and less than great parts of the film, and stay tuned for what they believe is the biggest

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37:10

Mythmakers Season 6 Wrap Up

Mythmakers ·

2025/01/16

Season 6 of Mythmakers has been a whirlwind of captivating stories, thought-provoking discussions, and fascinating insights into the world of fantasy and beyond. As we reach the end of this season, we're taking a moment to reflect on some of the standout moments with a collection of clips from five fan-favourite episodes.Join Julia Golding as we journey to revisit a daring Young Adult heist set in a fantastical world, delve into the intersection of poetry and illustrations, and

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39:50

Hannah Kingsley: Soul Hate and Battling Your Fate

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2025/01/09

How does one come up with an original idea for a fantasy story? Hannah Kingsley in her debut novel Soul Hate (due to come out in February 2025) has taken the trope of the ‘soul mate’ and asked the question: 'what if...you had a soul hate?'Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers as she discusses with Julia Golding the origins of her story and the importance of giving her heroine a job that she felt passionately about. Hannah, being a gifted artist herself, is

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30:28

Set sail with Rose Black and her Fantasy Pirate...

Mythmakers ·

2025/01/02

Today, the Mythmakers podcast is setting sail with author Rose Black on a new fantasy pirate adventure for an adult audience: Fated Winds and Promising Seas (available on Hodderscape). Julia Golding discusses with Rose where the idea came from – and it’s not the usual place in this case! In a book about freedom and predestination, they go on to discuss representation in fantasy books and writing from a perspective that might seem not to be your own – how an

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37:24

Helen Glynn Jones and The Last Raven: Vampires,...

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2024/12/26

What would it be like to be the only human in a family of vampires? This is the dilemma that Helen Glynn Jones' character faces in the first part of her Ravens series: The Last Raven. Helen joins Julia Golding in today’s episode of Mythmakers to discuss the tradition of vampire myths around the world in the places she's lived, and in her own version as she imagines that being human is what makes you the monster. They go on to discuss betrayal as a plotline, coming of age,

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52:08

Tad Williams and the Navigator's Children: How to...

Mythmakers ·

2024/12/19

Author Tad Williams is well-known for his epic fantasy series, such as The Dragonbone Chair, as well as his sci-fi and urban fantasy works. He joins us today on the Mythmaker's podcast to talk to Julia Golding about The Navigator's Children, his conclusion to a vast epic, this part called The Last King of Osten Ard. This achievement has been compared to Tolkien's legendarium in its ambitious scope, so it is not surprising to hear that Tolkien was one of Tad’s major

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41:20

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 11

Mythmakers ·

2024/12/12

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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37:08

Mythmakers meets The Mythmakers: John Hendrix and his...

Mythmakers ·

2024/12/05

In a perfect fit for the Mythmakers podcast, join us for today’s episode where Julia Golding meets illustrator and author John Hendrix to talk about his entertaining graphic novel: The Mythmakers. This is the story of the friendship between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and not only is it a biography of their fellowship, but it also explores in the company of our guides, a lion and a wizard, what the story is and where it comes from. Julia and John conclude by pondering

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32:26

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 10

Mythmakers ·

2024/11/28

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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45:50

Let's talk about mermaids: Berlie Doherty, Tamsin...

Mythmakers ·

2024/11/21

Mermaids come with some watery baggage, which raises the question: just how does one do a fresh take on this iconic mythical creature? This was the challenge facing Berlie Doherty and Tamsin Rosewell - a writer and illustrator team. Find out their answers to this question in today’s episode of Mythmakers where they’ll be diving into the reinvention of mermaids in their fascinating conversation with Julia Golding. Did you know there are legends of inland mermaids

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33:30

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 9

Mythmakers ·

2024/11/14

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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40:30

C.S. Lewis's Oxford

Mythmakers ·

2024/11/07

Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined by Professor Simon Horobin who has stepped into C.S. Lewis's shoes at Magdalen College, Oxford, and now he has written a beautiful book detailing Lewis's relationship with the iconic city. Join us as he discusses with Julia the peculiarities of college life in Oxford, the move to Cambridge later in life, Headington and the Kilns, as well as C.S. Lewis as a poet. The discussion ends off by venturing through the wardrobe into different

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27:58

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 8

Mythmakers ·

2024/10/31

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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54:48

Heroes and Villains: Ana Sampson and Chris Riddell

Mythmakers ·

2024/10/24

Hero or Villain? These archetypal characters are the stock-in-trade of the fantasy genre, and so you’ll definitely enjoy this newest poetry anthology compiled by Ana Sampson, an experienced curator of poetry collections, and illustrated by the instantly recognizable pencil of Chris Riddell, multi-award-winning illustrator and former UK Children's Laureate. Today on Mythmakers, in conversation with Julia Golding, Ana and Chris journey through history and genres,

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42:14

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 7

Mythmakers ·

2024/10/17

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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75:58

The Rings of Power Season 2: The Verdict

Mythmakers ·

2024/10/11

Have you enjoyed The Rings of Power Season 2? Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker on today’s episode of Mythmakers as they offer their thoughts on the latest season of Amazon’s show. After sharing their initial impressions on the production and visual realisation, they delve deeper into the story choices, lore, and characters, before wrapping up with a rating out of 10 rings (what else would it be?). Along the way, they explore some controversial topics—does

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54:58

Kate Dylan: Till We Shatter and 'New Adult' Fantasy

Mythmakers ·

2024/10/03

Is it time that we revisit the category of 'New Adult' books again? Kate Dylan's fantasy heist story fits in this category, post YA but written for the reading tastes of the 20-something year old audience who've just graduated out that group. On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Kate will be engaging in a fascinating discussion with Julia Golding about why the themes of being on the edge, close to shattering, work so well with that age group (and many others). They’ll

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32:48

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 6

Mythmakers ·

2024/09/26

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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37:06

This Ravenous Fate: Hayley Dennings, Vampires and the...

Mythmakers ·

2024/09/19

On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re meeting an exciting new writer coming out of the Bay Area. Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenous Fate, has chosen the Harlem Renaissance for her vampire thriller and love story. Join us as she speaks with Julia Golding about her debut, the authors that inspired her and how she got published—this being her 5th book, an encouraging message for aspiring authors! They go on to discuss race and sapphic characters in

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18:30

Sidecast - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Book 1 Chapter 5

Mythmakers ·

2024/09/12

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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