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We’re fiction enthusiasts and aspiring writers. We’re doing a podcast about themes in fiction and how we can story differently with them. Each podcast, we dive into a popular theme in fiction and take a look at interesting examples of how these themes are used in media. To wrap up each episode, we work to improvise creative and alternative ways to story differently with these themes. Hosted by Devonte’ Godfrey and Bradston Henry.
Episodes
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
After planning a standard episode, Bradston and Devonte’ called an audible to tackle an interesting, recent topic: mysterious drones being spotted in New Jersey and across the US.
The odd occurrences, many of them captured on video, are ripe for storytelling. Bradston and Devonte’ explore possible explanations and craft their own stories for these tantalizing UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon) events.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the New Jersey Drone Incident
(00:36:25) - Antics with the NJ Drone Incident
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
For this special episode, Devonte’ and Bradston take the gloves off and call out specific flaws in storytelling each of them have observed in fiction. Movies, video games, books, TV shows, everything is on the table!
To commemorate their first 20 (!) episodes of podcasting, they reflect on how they’ve made it to this point and their vision for the next 20 episodes and beyond. Onward and upward!
To everyone who has listened and supported, a big THANK YOU! As always, we are eager to hear your feedback and ideas.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:04:15) - Books written to be movie scripts
(00:15:20) - Why does every reveal have to be Aliens or Ancient Civilizations
(00:22:00) - Not everything has to be an expansive universe
(00:31:15) - Not everything has to be a trilogy
(00:38:50 - Stop taking advantage of our Nostalgia
(00:46:30) - Not every main character has to be an Orphan
(00:52:45) - The goofy pure-hearted Sidekick always gets killed
(01:01:50) - Reflecting on 20 Episodes
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
After a long and eventful election season, Bradston and Devonte’ kick back and remember some good political stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Considering how unhinged real-world politics can be, the ideas the guys piece together in the Antics section may not be as far-fetched as they seem!
Editorial Note: The First Lady that Devonte’ mentioned secretly assumed presidential duties for a brief period of time is actually Edith Wilson, wife of President Woodrow Wilson (who fell ill after World War I). Check out this interesting historical anecdote here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/woodrow-wilson-stroke
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:04:50) - Designated Survivor
(00:11:20) - Head of State (Chris Rock - 2003)
(00:21:30) - House of Cards
(00:31:40) - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Anime -2003
(00:42:00) - Antics Segment
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Devonte’ is back as a new dad! He shares his personal experiences with fatherhood and a time capsule message to his son for the future. Afterwards, Devonte’ and Bradston discuss a variety of stories that have parent-child relationships as a major theme.
The two then examine unique ways of telling these stories that allow the audience to think outside the box for how the parent-child dynamic can be defined and expressed.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:03:40) - Check-in with Devonte’ (Life as a New Parent)
(00:15:00) - The Pursuit of Happyness (Will Smith)
(00:25:35) - The Passage (Justin Cronin)
(00:40:30) - Finding Nemo (Disney)
(00:51:20) - The Final Empire (Brandon Sanderson)
(01:03:32) - Antics Segment
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode, Bradston dives into the world of Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential Science Fiction writers of the 20th century. He discusses the life of Asimov and what solidified him as one of the "Big Three" Sci-fi writers of his era, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur Clarke.
Join this journey of robotics, positronics and psyhcohistory as this episode dives into who Isaac Asimov was and takes a look at the genre defining narratives he created.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing to Episode
(00:02:40) - Who is Isaac Asimov?
(00:04:45) - Personal History of Asimov
(00:11:00) - The Writings of Asimov
(00:15:00) - Bradston’s Thoughts on Asimov
(00:15:25) - The Three Robotic Laws
(00:16:10) - Bradston’s Thoughts on Asimov (Continued)
(00:18:15) - I,Robot(1950)
(00:27:00) - The Gods Themselves (1972)
(00:34:00 - The Foundation Series (1951-1993)
(00:37:50) - The Caves of Steel & The Naked Sun (1953 & 1956)
(00:45:42) - Antics with Asimov
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Check out this special update from Devonte' and here some news on what's to come for ThemeAntics!
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
What happens when you mix ancient alien civilizations, a worldwide mega-religion, and a body morphing android into one cohesive story? You get the Safehold Series and Off Armageddon Reef by David Weber.
In this episode, we explore the complex tale of human survival and the arrogance of man in Off Armageddon Reef. We do a full story synopsis of this epic book 1 in the Safehold series and then discuss the story implications and unanswered questions. Join us as we take a deep dive into storytelling and story analysis.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Story Deep Dive
(00:05:20) - The Story Synopsis of Off Armageddon Reef
(00:49:48) - Exploring the Story and Lingering Questions of Off Armageddon Reef
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
If it's the wild cannon and the straight man, or if it's best friend fighting to protect what they love, we all love ourselves a good buddy movie. In this episode Devonte' and Bradston rediscover some of their favorite buddy movies and uncover some unique ideas buddy movies have yet to explore.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:02:51) - Midnight Run (Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin)
(00:11:50) - Identity Thief (Jason Bateman and Melisa McCarthy)
(00:19:20) - Bad Boys (Martin Lawrence and Will Smith)
(00:26:05) - Rush Hour (Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan)
(00:33:45) - Antics Segment
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast