438
Downloads
28
Episodes
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 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
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
In this edition of FilmAntics, Bradston and Devonte' discuss the overall storytelling arc of the MCU's Infinity Saga. They also diagnose the issues that have plagued everything from Phase 4 of the MCU up to now and what kinds of stories could help the franchise get back on track.
Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:02:50) - Discussing the Current State of the Story of the MCU
(00:35:25) - How would we do the MCU story better?
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Capes! Masks! Radioactive Spiders! Many of us grew up on stories of ordinary people becoming extraordinary to save the day. There are so many superhero stories it can seem difficult to come up with something new..
... but that's why ThemeAntics is here! Bradston and Devonte' share some of the superhero stories they have enjoyed and go to the drawing board to craft new stories to tell within this genre.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics
(00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme
(00:02:14) - The Dark Knight
(00:09:00) - Watchmen
(00:16:00) - Avengers: Endgame
(00:26:00) - SuperCrooks
(00:35:15) - Antics Segment
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
In this episode, Bradston and Devonte' introduce the first entry of FilmAntics! This series will explore themes and storytelling within specific movies, many of which are not in the mainstream.
Bradston and Devonte' break down the story of STALKER and examine what could have been done differently. Enter The Zone and prepare for a mind-bending tale of wastelands, secret rooms where dreams come true, and... telekinesis???
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:05:55) - Stalker Spoilers Begins
(00:11:40) - Stalker Spoilers Ends
And make sure to stick around to hear some exclusive Behind-The-Scenes footage from this episode.
Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/
Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com