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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 Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
In this episode, Bradston and Devonte’ discuss the well-known and controversial (?) novel "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown. The novel also inspired a film adaptation starring Tom Hanks.
Put on your escape room detective cap as the guys navigate this puzzle of an adventure while unpacking notable themes they noticed. They also examine the real-world implications of a story that invokes a plethora of alternate history and conspiracy theories. Lastly, the guys share their thoughts on whether or not the ultimate reveal is a satisfying conclusion to the novel's intricate story.
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
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Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
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Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
The Bible is a collection of 66 books with a wide variety of writing styles, themes, and narratives. It is undoubtedly one of the most influential pieces of literature in human history. It's not surprising that so many works of art (fiction and nonfiction) have been based, or loosely based, on its stories.
Bradston and Devonte’ discuss a few examples of how stories have used biblical narrative in distinct ways. Afterwards, the guys workshop creative ideas for telling different types of stories that center characters and themes from scripture in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of religion.
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Welcome to another FANtastic episode of ThemeAntics (we had to do it)! Bradston and Devonte’ jump back into the superhero genre as they highlight key themes and moments from the recent theatrical release of Fantastic Four: The First Steps.
The guys also discuss what worked about the movie and its style of storytelling. With comic book characters and multiversal shenanigans galore, the Antics was again full of exciting alternate story possibilities!
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Have Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan cemented their status as this era’s paramount director + leading actor duo? Bradston and Devonte’ believe so!
The guys recently watched another one of 2025’s most impactful movies and unpack the multitude of themes and highlights within the unique story. In a story dense with both lore and new ideas, Antics was loaded with plenty of alternate story potential as always!
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
K-Pop! Demon Hunters! Music! Couch! Masterpiece!
Bradston and Devonte’ were recently blown away by the vibrant, electric film, “K-Pop Demon Hunters”; A movie about a trio of K-Pop stars who battle demons (literally and figuratively) as chosen Hunters.
The ThemeAntics band breaks down the movie's references to Korean folklore, the power of music in storytelling, and their favorite themes used throughout the story. With the movie's creative world-building and character development, there was an abundance of prequel/sequel/spinoff antics for the guys to uncover!
WARNING: The soundtrack for "K-Pop Demon Hunters" is irresistible and extremely catchy. Side effects include random musical ad libs and attempted singing, both of which are present in this episode. HUNTRIX DON'T MISS!
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. Time will tell if that is the case for recent scientific news of a mysterious bacterium discovered on the Chinese space station, Tiangong.
In this episode, Bradston and Devonte’ give their thoughts on the news and what sci-fi themes it reminds them of. The ‘Antics’ discussion is one you don’t want to miss as the guys craft a sprawling, increasingly dense spin on this story that re-imagines the nature of extraterrestrial life… and how humans could engage it.
Chinese Space Station Bacterium Article: https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/26/an-unknown-bacteria-on-earth-has-developed-in-the-chinese-space-station-astronauts-are-facing-a-situation-straight-out-of-a-science-fiction-movie/
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Bradston and Devonte’ get around to discussing a show both have been eager to discuss: 3 Body Problem (Netflix version) based on the novel series by Liu Cixin. The guys navigate this sprawling story with plenty of intrigue and mystery and unpack how the show makes good use of multiple sci-fi themes we are all familiar with.
This is one of the most thought-provoking stories discussed on the podcast and the audience will have as much fun listening to it as the guys did talking about it!6
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Mystery is one of the oldest themes in storytelling. For ages, people have been drawn into tales of murder, theft, and countless other crimes. The hook to the story is almost always the same: Whodunit?
In this episode, Bradston and Devonte’ grab their magnifying glasses and notepad to solve the mystery of how these stories enrapture our curiosity and leave a lasting impact …. with bloody footprints.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:03:50) - Knives Out
(00:12:30) - The Forgotten Room
(00:22:55) - The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
(00:31:50) - Resonance
(00:43:05) - Antics
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast