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Witch Hunter Chapter One05 Mar 201601:18:13
This is the inaugural episode of the Witch Hunter podcast! In a dark renaissance fantasy world, we meet Ludlov, a fierce and devoted Witch Hunter, driven by vengeance. In this first episode of the saga, Ludlov is forced to make his way to the great city of Sevenpeaks when he receives news that the evil cult of the Black Sickle have a plan to murder the Witch Hunter's beloved mentor... Every week will bring a new chapter in the epic saga of Ludlov, the WITCH HUNTER. Witch Hunter is written by Domien De Groot. The music is composed by Peter Van Riet. Cast: Domien De Groot (Narrator, Ludlov,...) Eline Hoskens (Samina) Aron Bohdanowicz (Death, Vathek) Featuring cameos by Ilias Vertenten & Jeroen Hendrickx If you like Witch Hunter, you can find the novel on Amazon (e-book and hard copy). If you want to listen to the entire audiobook in one go, you can purchase the download on Bandcamp. Be sure to visit our website www.audio-epics.com !
Witch Hunter Chapter Two10 Mar 201601:16:29
The second chapter in the epic gothic fantasy known as Witch Hunter! In the aftermath of the great fire, Ludlov visits the mayor to tell him of Adomir's fate. Meanwhile, Samina is locked up in the dungeons, arrested for unauthorised magical healing... We're also announcing a very special edition of Witch Hunter, which you can find HERE. You can also still find us on www.audio-epics.com and on Facebook. Witch Hunter is now also on the Stitcher Radio App so you can find us there as well. Thursday will be our weekly release day from now on.
Witch Hunter Chapter Eleven12 May 201600:48:43
The Eleventh Chapter of the Witch Hunter Saga! In the chapter called "Domina", dire circumstances force Lady Hoskiv to rethink her views on magic. Meanwhile, the true nature of The Black Sickle is revealed in the depths beneath Sevenpeaks... The entire Witch Hunter story is available on tape with lots of extras (it's not really a tape but a USB flash drive that looks like a tape).You can get it as a download (also with a lot of extras) and even as a novel (both in print and as an e-book).
Witch Hunter Chapter Twelve19 May 201601:13:34
The Final Chapter of the Witch Hunter Saga! The epic conclusion has arrived! In addition, we have a happy announcement! You'll have to listen to find out what it is! The entire Witch Hunter story is available on tape with lots of extras on audiobooksontape.com (it's not really a tape but a USB flash drive that looks like a tape).You can get it as a download on Bandcamp (also with a lot of extras) and even as a novel on Amazon (both in print and as an e-book). We thank our listeners for going on this journey with us. This is not the end for the Witch Hunter Podcast! Next week we will have a special episode called "The Appendix", which is all about the history and lore of Sevenpeaks.
Witch Hunter Appendix26 May 201600:52:59
The history of Sevenpeaks! Today's episode concludes the Witch Hunter saga for now by exploring the mysterious history of the world the story was set in. There will probably be more Witch Hunter-related stuff from us in the future, but for now, we're taking a break from Sevenpeaks. If you enjoyed Witch Hunter, you can support us by buying the full uninterrupted audio drama on Bandcamp , on USB (with lots of extras) or by checking out the novel on Amazon. The end of Witch Hunter does not mean the end of this podcast, though! Next week, we'll be back as The Audio Epics Podcast with the first episode of The Will of the Woods...
The Will of the Woods - Episode 101 Jun 201600:37:18
The Witch Hunter podcast is now the Audio Epics Podcast! Today we present to you the first episode of The Will of the Woods! I've mentioned before that this is my favourite story. It's a fairy tale for all ages, so it's very different from Witch Hunter. The story takes place in a world called the Infinite Woods, a place where the trees never end, inhabited by elves, talking animals and strange creatures... The Will of the Woods was written by Domien De Groot Directed by Eline Hoskens Music by Peter Van Riet Additional music by Vincent Pichal With the voices of Domien De Groot, Stephanie Cuyt, Eline Hoskens, Niklaas Reinhold, Grace van Lysebetten and Aron Bohdanowicz You can download the entire story on Bandcamp or get it on a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette!
The Will of the Woods - Episode 209 Jun 201600:25:09
Welcome to the second episode of The Will of the Woods! Myrilia isn't planning to just accept Nuzwick's disappearance. The rumours of a strange creature lurking nearby inspire her to set out on an adventure... The Will of the Woods was written by Domien De Groot Directed by Eline Hoskens Music by Peter Van Riet Additional music by Vincent Pichal

With the voices of Domien De Groot, Stephanie Cuyt, Eline Hoskens, Niklaas Reinhold, Grace van Lysebetten and Aron Bohdanowicz

You can download the entire story on Bandcamp or get it on a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette!
The Will of the Woods - Episode 315 Jun 201600:30:47
Welcome to the third episode of The Will of the Woods!

Myrilia and the Wraith start on a journey together... In this episode they will meet some colourful new characters... The Will of the Woods was written by Domien De Groot Directed by Eline Hoskens Music by Peter Van Riet Additional music by Vincent Pichal

With the voices of Domien De Groot, Stephanie Cuyt, Eline Hoskens, Niklaas Reinhold, Grace van Lysebetten and Aron Bohdanowicz

You can download the entire story on Bandcamp or get it on a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette!
The Will of the Woods - Episode 424 Jun 201600:29:01
Welcome to the fourth episode of The Will of the Woods!

In this episode, Myrilia meets the eccentric but brave rats of Coral Lake. She desperately needs their help, but the rats have their own problems... The Will of the Woods was written by Domien De Groot Directed by Eline Hoskens Music by Peter Van Riet Additional music by Vincent Pichal

With the voices of Domien De Groot, Stephanie Cuyt, Eline Hoskens, Niklaas Reinhold, Grace van Lysebetten and Aron Bohdanowicz

You can download the entire story on Bandcamp or get it on a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette!
The Will of the Woods - Episode 530 Jun 201600:39:25
And so we come to the end of The Will of the Woods... Please enjoy the finale of Myrilia's strange and wonderful journey through the Infinite Woods... The Will of the Woods was written by Domien De Groot Directed by Eline Hoskens Music by Peter Van Riet Additional music by Vincent Pichal

With the voices of Domien De Groot, Stephanie Cuyt, Eline Hoskens, Niklaas Reinhold, Grace van Lysebetten and Aron Bohdanowicz

You can download the entire story on Bandcamp or get it on a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette!
The Audio Epics Approach12 Jul 201600:42:05
In this new episode of the Audio Epics podcast, Domien talks about the Audio Epics approach to writing and storytelling. We also ask for your input. What do you want to hear in future episodes? Send your ideas to d.de.groot@audio-epics.com or comment on YouTube, the Audio Epics Facebook page or on twitter @DomienDeGroot.
News & status update!16 Aug 201600:13:06
In this episode, Domien talks about the future of the Audio Epics podcast and introduces two new projects: The Fairy Tree with Michel Lafrance from The Owlfield and Witch Hunter Legends! Where to buy our audio dramas: Bandcamp Audiobooks On Tape (Witch Hunter) Audiobooks On Tape (Will of the Woods) Witch Hunter: the novel on Amazon The Owlfield website: Owlfield.com
Witch Hunter Chapter Three16 Mar 201600:33:50

The third chapter in the epic gothic fantasy known as Witch Hunter!

In this episode, Ludlov is invited to a dinner party. All does not go as planned...

You can find the complete edition of Witch Hunter with many extras HERE. We also have a website www.audio-epics.com and a presence on Facebook.

Witch Hunter is now also on iTunes as well as the Stitcher Radio App.

If you have any feedback or anything you would like me to read out on the show, give a comment right here on audioepics.podbean.com or send an e-mail to d.de.groot@audio-epics.com.

We'll be back weekly with a new episode!

A conversation with Michel Lafrance03 Oct 201600:37:33
In this episode, Domien has a conversation with Michel Lafrance from The Owlfield. We delve into The Fairy Tree, a new interactive 3D audio drama written by Domien and produced by Michel.  In addition, we play the first chapter of this unique adventure! The Fairy Tree will be available on October 6th.  The Fairy Tree website
A tribute to Bill Hollweg04 Apr 201700:03:53

A tribute to a great guy who will be sorely missed.

A tribute to my grandfather and some rambling12 Apr 201700:14:57

In this episode, I (Domien) reminisce about my grandfather, who passed away three months ago and who was a great influence on my audio drama stuff. I also ramble on a bit about upcoming stories and I say thanks to all the YouTubers out there who have supported us so much.

Questions about Witch Hunter25 Apr 201700:18:44

In this episode, we take the time to answer a bunch of questions listeners have asked about Witch Hunter. I had a great time doing this, so if you liked this episode, tell us and send us more questions so we can do another one!

An episode every week? Can it be done?31 May 201700:12:46

We need your advice!

Audio Epics is at a crossroads. We want to pursue the creative side of our small business to the full, but to do that, we need support. We've been thinking a lot about Patreon lately, but we want your opinion! Please e-mail us at info@audio-epics.com and tell us what you think!

Our plans for the future08 Jun 201700:07:31

So we've evaluated your response, put our heads together and come up with a plan for the future of our content, our podcast and our family business.

We hope you enjoy it. In this episode we mention Bandcamp. Check out the Bandcamp subscription service at https://bandcamp.com/subscriptions .

Audio Epics news!31 Aug 201700:07:00

In this episode, Domien talks about the latest developments in the world of Audio Epics. 

We mention the book version of The Beast of the Western Wilds, which you can find on Amazon.

We also talk about the CD versions of Witch Hunter and The Will of the Woods. Both can be ordered from our website and from our manufacturer, Trepstar.

There is also mention of the epic fantasy audio drama Ancestry by our pal Dayn. It's available on YouTube.

The Beast of the Western Wilds: a Witch Hunter Tale - part 114 Dec 201700:28:29

A new adventure begins! This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series.

Set in the years before the events told in Witch Hunter, The Beast of the Western Wilds tells the story of one of Ludlov's most harrowing cases. Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

CREDITS

written by Domien De Groot Music by Peter Van Riet and Dayn Leonardson Soundmixing & postproduction by Domien De Groot VOICES Domien De Groot Dayn Leonardson Matthew McLean Eline Hoskens Karim Cronfli Robert Cudmore Sarah Golding Grace Van Lysebetten Niklaas Reinhold Aron Bohdanowicz Olivier Fuchs

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 221 Dec 201700:30:56

Ludlov's adventure continues with the arrival in Schnertwald in this second episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds!

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to last week's episode first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 328 Dec 201700:43:47

In the third episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds things are about to get serious in Schnertwald!

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous two episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

Witch Hunter Chapter Four24 Mar 201601:05:31
The fourth chapter in the epic gothic fantasy known as Witch Hunter! The Grand General of the Witch Hunter Order makes a terrible decision and Ludlov is forced to make a choice. Will he participate in an atrocity or will he betray his order and his friends? The entire Witch Hunter story is available on tape with lots of extras (it's not really a tape but a USB flash drive that looks like a tape). You can get it as a download (also with a lot of extras) and even as a novel (both in print and as an e-book).
The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 404 Jan 201800:49:52

In the fourth episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds we leave Schnertwald behind us and enter the deep, dark wilderness of the Western Wilds, ready for a monster-hunt!

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous two episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 511 Jan 201800:44:35

Episode 5 of The Beast of the Western Wilds brings us to Castle Edelhart, where a dark history will be revealed...

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous two episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 618 Jan 201800:38:52

In the sixth episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds, Ludlov will need to find a way to combat the root of all the evil that has been plaguing Schnertwald...

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 725 Jan 201800:47:24

Episode 7 of The Beast of the Western Wilds brings us to another realm, where Ludlov will face an evil he cannot defeat with swords or pistols...

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

The Beast of the Western Wilds : A Witch Hunter Tale - part 801 Feb 201800:52:13

The last episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds brings us to the final encounter with the beast itself! How will this tale end? Find out!

This dark fantasy dramatized audiobook is fit for both newcomers and fans of the Witch Hunter series. Of course you do need to listen to the previous episodes first!

Join the Witch Hunter on his journey to the edge of the wild, where he will be faced with dark family secrets, strange new creatures and perilous adventures in the woods...

This story is intended for mature audiences.

 
The Beast of the Western Wilds: a retrospective08 Feb 201800:49:09

Now that the final episode of The Beast of the Western Wilds has aired on our podcast and on YouTube, I feel it’s a good time to take a look back and talk about this story – how the idea for it came up, what I was trying to achieve with it and how it all came together. Of course, I have to warn you: there will be spoilers! Don’t listen to this if you haven’t listened to all of The Beast of the Western Wilds yet!

An interview with Peter Van Riet11 Apr 201800:44:34

In the latest Audio Epics podcast episode, Domien sits down with composer Peter Van Riet to talk mostly about music, although some quotes from "The Room" may have made their way into the interview. We talk about The Will of the Woods, Witch Hunter and The Beast of the Western Wilds, but also Peter's other music for Locke & Key, A Journey with Strange Bedfellows and his views on film music in general.

Summer status update05 Jul 201800:11:00

Greetings, listener. In this episode, I talk about the current state of Audio Epics, I have some good news and some less-good news, and I make some announcements. Please enjoy!

How long is an epic? Storytelling podcast #118 Oct 201800:28:06

This is the first of our storytelling conversations. The idea is to have one every week from now on.

We both like epic stories, but just how long and complicated does a story need to be to get that epic feel we love so much? 

Mentioned or discussed in this episode:

- The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien)

- The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)

- The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis)

- Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

- The Wheel of Time (Robert Jordan)

- Ancestry (Dayn Russell Leonardson)

- The Stormlight Archive (Brandon Sanderson)

- Reckoners (Brandon Sanderson)

- The X-Files

- Smallville

Storytelling in video games - Storytelling podcast #225 Oct 201800:37:42

We like video games, so we decided to have a chat about them. This medium differs quite a bit from others, so we had a lot to say about the unique qualities of this interactive form of storytelling. 

Games series mentioned:

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Fallout 4 The Witcher 3 Dark Souls Dragon Age II Dragon Age: Inquisition Mass Effect The Last of Us Myst Drakensang: The River of Time Dragon's Dogma Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Fable Divinity: Original Sin Monkey Island Space Quest Alan Wake Match 3 Quest

Witch Hunter Chapter Five31 Mar 201600:43:21
The fifth chapter of Witch Hunter is called "Lapsus Angelus". In it, we go back into the distant past of Sevenpeaks to find out where the evil of the Black Sickle originated... The entire Witch Hunter story is available on tape with lots of extras (it's not really a tape but a USB flash drive that looks like a tape).You can get it as a download (also with a lot of extras) and even as a novel (both in print and as an e-book). PS: just type in "Witch Hunter Domien" on your Amazon of choice (.com,.co.uk, .de, .ca or .fr) to find the book, like this:
Why a storytelling podcast? Storytelling podcast #026 Oct 201800:14:09

A new episode! What, already? Yes, already! We talk a bit about the whole idea behind the Storytelling podcast, why we're doing this and what we have planned for the future.

Storytelling in tabletop roleplaying games - Storytelling podcast #301 Nov 201800:37:50

We've played a lot of different roleplaying games and tried out various systems and settings, so of course we had to do an episode about them. We talk about the unique storytelling opportunities that this hobby presents, how it is a shared storytelling experience and how roleplaying games can help people improve their social skills. 

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Dungeons & Dragons (duh)
  • Raymond E. Feist
  • Dragonlance
  • Weis & Hickman
  • Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
  • Dragon Age
  • RPGLit
  • RPG video games
  • 13th Age
  • World of Darkness
  • Vampire: The Masquerade
  • The One Ring
  • Descent
  • Star Wars Roleplaying Game

 

Bizarre story elements in kids' TV shows - Storytelling podcast #408 Nov 201800:40:37

We're the parents of a toddler and so we get to watch a lot of TV shows aimed at very young children and we noticed just how strange they are most of the time. In this episode, we try to unravel the hows and whys of talking trees, muddy puddles and medieval jesters who travel around the world in hot air balloons.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Peppa Pig
  • Woezel & Pip
  • Bing
  • Dinotrux
  • Transformers
  • Jokie & Jet
  • Efteling
  • Samson
  • The Smurfs
  • Bassie & Adriaan
VAMPIRES - Storytelling podcast #515 Nov 201800:33:31

What is the terror that stalks the night in search of living blood? The answer is mosquitoes, but vampires can be pretty annoying too. In this episode, we talk about the various ways vampires have been used in books, movies and games, how the significance of this mythical creature changes over time, how storytellers have tried to find ways to keep the vampire archetype fresh, and why Dracula is still the number one vampire of them all!

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Dracula
  • Interview with the Vampire
  • Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
  • Angel
  • The Vampire Diaries
  • Twilight
  • Dracula Untold
  • World of Darkness
  • Vampire: The Masquerade
  • The Silmarillion
  • Nosferatu
  • Underworld
Humor in storytelling - Storytelling podcast #622 Nov 201800:51:36

Last week we delved into a topic related to horror, so this week we decided to go in the completely opposite direction and explore comedy. Somehow, we still couldn't avoid talking quite a bit about horror, too. Eline admits that her favorite moment in comedy is a puking scene and Domien is shocked by all the vulgarity these days.

Movies/shows/books/games mentioned in this episode:

  • Music & Lyrics
  • The Wedding Singer
  • Team America: World Police
  • Scary Movie
  • Epic Movie
  • Monkey Island
  • Space Quest
  • Divinity: Original Sin
  • Goat Simulator
  • Mr. Bean
  • Blackadder
  • In De Gloria
  • Life Is Beautiful
  • Monty Python
  • The Room
  • Wrong Turn
  • The Hills Have Eyes
  • Hostel
  • The Strangers
  • The Human Centipede
  • Aliens
  • The Lord of the Rings
  • Red Dragon
  • The Silence of the Lambs

People mentioned:

  • Hugh Grant
  • Adam Sandler
  • Drew Barrymore
  • Louis de Funès
  • Rowan Atkinson
  • Wim Helsen
  • Bill Bailey
  • James Cameron
Prophecy & Destiny - Storytelling podcast #729 Nov 201801:04:21

Since the ancient days, it has been foretold that we would do this episode. We talk about the role of prophecy and destiny in storytelling, which turns out to be huge. We also spoil the ending of almost every movie ever made. Get cozy with a nice cup of tea and an apocalyptic vision of impending doom and enjoy the Audio Epics Storytelling Podcast with Domien and Eline!

Movies/shows/books/games mentioned in this episode:

  • The Matrix
  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
  • Harry Potter
  • Smallville
  • Merlin
  • Dune
  • Maleficent
  • The Smurfs
  • The Terminator
  • Doctor Who
  • About Time
  • Final Destination
  • The Time Machine
  • Minority Report
  • King Kong
  • Superman
  • The Planet of the Apes
  • The Passion of the Christ
  • Titanic
  • The Hunger Games
The hero in storytelling - Storytelling podcast #806 Dec 201800:52:25

Frodo Baggins, Superman, Luke Skywalker... Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but what is the defining characteristic that binds them? In this episode, we get into that topic and also go on a bit of a tangent about Belgian comic book characters and how they are massively different from American ones. Listen to find out why Eline didn't like the ending to The Dark Knight and what Domien's favourite female fictional character is.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Superman
  • Batman
  • The Hulk
  • Spider-man
  • Aquaman
  • Wolverine
  • Thor
  • The Lord of the Rings (like in every episode)
  • The Hobbit
  • Star Wars
  • Suske & Wiske
  • Jommeke
  • The Secret of N.I.M.H
  • Hacksaw Ridge
  • The X-Files
  • The Will of the Woods
  • Witch Hunter
  • Avatar
  • Dances With Wolves
  • Hercules
  • Achilles

 

 

Adaptations in storytelling - Storytelling podcast #913 Dec 201800:56:58

Every medium has its own strengths and weaknesses to tell certain kinds of stories. In this episode, we discuss how adaptations into a different medium can work, how you could make a Tetris movie work and why Peter Jackson has to make the Witch Hunter movie.

WARNING: there is an overabundance of The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • The Lord of the Rings (a LOT)
  • The Hobbit (also a LOT)
  • The Lego Movie
  • The Lego Batman Movie
  • Dune
  • Arrival
  • The Name of the Rose
  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • The Shining
  • The Mist
  • Star Wars
  • Tomb Raider
  • Silent Hill
  • Warcraft
  • Knights of the Old Republic
  • Mass Effect
  • Skyrim
  • Diablo
  • Tetris
  • Batman
  • Man of Steel
  • War of the Worlds
  • Harry Potter
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
Storytelling Point of View (part 1 of 2)12 Jan 201900:40:30

"I remember it like it was yesterday..." or "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?"

There are very different ways to tell a story and viewpoint is one of those technical things in writing that can have a huge impact even though the audience doesn't necessarily pay much attention to them. In this first part of our conversation, we explore the various viewpoints used in written fiction. Why use any one of these over the others? What makes them unique?

 

  • 3rd person omniscient
  • 3rd person limited
  • 2nd person (choose your own adventure)
  • 1st person reflective
  • 1st person camera

 

Works mentioned in this episode:

  • Narnia
  • Harry Potter
  • The Wheel of Time
  • Dune
  • The Stormlight Archive
  • Moby Dick
  • Dracula
  • The Hunger Games
  • The Da Vinci Code
  • The Sixth Sense
  • The Lovely Bones
  • The Reckoners Trilogy
  • The Love Tree
  • How I Met Your Mother

 

People mentioned in this episode:

  • C.S. Lewis
  • Brandon Sanderson
  • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Suzanne Collins
  • J.K. Rowling
  • Robert Jordan
  • Frank Herbert
  • Dan Brown
  • Jos Vanderloo
Storytelling Point of View (part 2 of 2)17 Jan 201900:34:12

Last week we discussed points of view of narration in novels. This week, we talk about point of view as it is used in video games and movies, where the camera takes on much the same role as the narrator in a book. We also talk about audio drama. Oh, and we almost get a divorce during this episode. By the way, if you don't play video games, you may want to skip to about 14 minutes into the podcast. 

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Doom Wolfenstein 3D Lara Croft Baldur's Gate Diablo Divinity Knights of the Old Republic Kingdoms of Amalur Fable Dragon Age Mass Effect The Witcher Fallout Skyrim Oblivion E.T. Steven Spielberg The New World The Strangers Amélie Poulain Mathilda The Fairy Tree The Owlfield Camera Panda

Witch Hunter Chapter Six06 Apr 201600:43:31
The sixth chapter of the epic Witch Hunter saga! Ludlov the witch hunter has found an unlikely ally in the beautiful gypsy mage Samina. Both on the run from the authorities, they flee from the city. In the darkness of the Wildwood, they go looking for the trail of Samina's lost brother...

The entire Witch Hunter story is available on tape with lots of extras (it's not really a tape but a USB flash drive that looks like a tape).You can get it as a download (also with a lot of extras) and even as a novel (both in print and as an e-book).

Common storytelling mistakes26 Jan 201901:12:00

In this episode, we LITERALLY explode talking about common writing mistakes and we beat outselves up over our own flaws and neurotic compulsions.

Things mentioned in this episode:

  • Frasier
  • Futurama
  • Rosetta
  • The Big Lebowski
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun
  • The Name of the Wind
  • The Lightning Thief
  • Septymus Heap
  • Castaway
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Malazan Book of the Fallen
  • The Stormlight Archive
  • Mistborn
  • Merlin
  • Star Wars
  • Doctor Who
  • The Giver
  • The Hobbit

People mentioned in this episode:

  • Brandon Sanderson
  • Patrick Rothfuss
  • Steven Erikson
  • Lois Lowry
  • J.K. Rowling
The Sidekick03 Feb 201901:10:26

If you've got someone by your side whom you can kick, then you've got a sidekick. Sounds like fun! So in this episode, Eline and Domien explore some of the famous sidekicks throughout storytelling history, what types of sidekicks there are and how they function in a plot. We talk about henchmen, volleyballs, passive-aggressive space aliens and there's some gushing over The Lord of the Rings. So sit back and enjoy the ride!

Sidekicks mentioned:

  • Sancho Panza
  • Doctor Watson
  • Snowy
  • Robin
  • Samwise Gamgee
  • Obélix
  • Mr. Spock
  • Chewbacca
  • Jar-Jar Binks
  • C-3PO
  • R2D2
  • Luigi
  • Princess Peach
  • Harley Quin
  • Buzz Lightyear
  • Pikachu
  • Syndrome
  • Kif
  • Waylon Smithers
  • Navi
  • Muchu
  • Abu
  • Rajah
  • Pascal
  • Mini-Me
  • Patrick Star
  • Wilson
  • Donkey
  • Dory
  • Ron
  • Hermione
  • Crabb & Goyle
  • Iago
  • Diego
  • Merlin
  • Folkrin
  • Rudolf Bauknecht
  • Captain Elsenbach

Types we've identified:

  • Fairy companion
  • Kid sidekick
  • Coward
  • Animal companion
  • Comic relief
  • Conscience
  • Henchman
  • Assistant
  • Apprentice

Roles for a sidekick:

  • Providing cynical commentary
  • Giving pep-talks to the hero(ine)
  • Becoming the future villain
  • Getting rescued by the hero(ine)
  • Screwing everything up so the hero(ine) can fix it
  • Being the loyal friend
  • Providing a useful skill
  • Speaking for the audience
  • Having someone to explain the plot or the lore to
  • Providind a viewpoint perspective on the main character

 

FEAR in storytelling11 Feb 201901:01:10

Fear is the mind-killer, but it's also an essential part of storytelling. So face your fears with us as we explore what haunts the darkest dreams of characters and audiences and why. We delve into a world of madness, trauma, anguish and terror. We also drink tea and talk about The Lion King.

Mentioned in this podcast:

  • The Time Machine
  • The Secret of NIMH
  • The Hunger Games
  • Hamlet
  • Dragonheart
  • World War Z
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • Death Becomes Her
  • Interview with the Vampire
  • Arachnophobia
  • Snakes on a Plane
  • Jaws
  • The Birds
  • Vertigo
  • It
  • Alien
  • Hard Times
  • Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde
  • The Hulk
  • X-Men
  • Twilight
  • The Scarlet Letter
  • Keeping Up Appearances
  • The Lion King
  • Night of the Living Dead
  • The Will of the Woods
  • Doctor Who
  • The Hobbit
  • Great Expectations
  • Beautiful Boy
  • How To Train Your Dragon
  • Avatar
  • Dune
  • 300

People mentioned:

  • Brandon Sanderson
  • Margaret Weis
  • Tracy Hickman
  • Jim Carrey
  • Steven Spielberg
  • William Shakespeare
  • Oscar Wilde
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Anne Rice
  • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Charles Dickens
Originality in storytelling17 Feb 201901:07:10

What is originality? Why do storytellers pursue it? Was Avatar really just Pocahontas in Space? Was A.I. just Pinocchio in the future? Was The Shawshank Redemption really about Jesus? Can we go one episode without mentioning Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson or The Hunger Games? Why are there so many werebear romance novels? When will we stop asking questions?

Find out in this completely original new episode, not based on anything and utterly copyrighted by us.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Avatar
  • Pocahontas Ferngully
  • Dances With Wolves
  • The Last Samurai
  • Dune
  • A.I.
  • Star Wars
  • The Hunger Games
  • Fantastic Beasts
  • Ulysses
  • E.T.
  • The Shawshank Redemption
  • Up
  • Jumanji
  • Zathura
  • Jurassic Park
  • The Twilight Zone
  • Shadowlands
  • The X-Files
  • Cowboys v. Aliens
  • The Sword of Truth
  • Game of Thrones
  • Nobody's Boy
  • Witch Hunter
  • Solomon Kane
  • The Will of the Woods
  • The Village
  • The Dark Crystal
  • The Neverending Story
  • Legend

People mentioned in this episode:

  • James Cameron
  • James Horner
  • George Lucas
  • Suzanne Collins
  • Brandon Sanderson
  • James Joyce
  • Jack Ward
  • Terry Goodkind
  • George R.R. Martin
  • Hector Malot
  • Robert E. Howard
  • Alan Lee
  • Brian Froud
  • Don Bluth

 

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