Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive.Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons.A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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37 min
Adaptations: The Winners & the Losers?
Joining Alice this week to talk Adaptations in Sci-Fi and Fantasy is Tom Neenan! From the perfect adaptation, and successes that never got the praise. To of course, the adaptation…
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30 min
HEALING
Joining Alice this week to talk Healing in Sci-Fi and Fantasy is Tom Neenan! From Med Beds to Potions, join the duo as they delve into Whitley Bay, and the new Resident Evil film,…
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37 min
Magic as Politics, Politics as Magic
Joining Alice this week to talk Magic as Politics is Joz Norris! Join them as they explore through Babel, the Trope of overcome passion and even Indiana Jones. Plus they navigate t…
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39 min
Prisons, Prison Colonies and Prison Planets
Joining Alice this week, both fresh from Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Neenan! Join them as they explore the world of Prisons, prison colonies and prison planets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. PLU…
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28 min
Exoplanets and Unusual Atmospheres
Joining Alice this week live from Latitude Festival, Dr Hannah Wakeford. Join the pair as they deep dive into Exoplanets and places with unusual atmospheres. They also discuss Terr…
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42 min
Political Alternative Remakes
Joining Alice this week, all the way from down under, Australian comedian James Colley as the pair discuss political alternatives in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Inspired by Elon Musk's des…
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43 min
Korean Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of Korean sci-fi and fantasy, all the way from LA is Jackie Kashian! From Extraordinary Attorney Woo to K-Pop Demon Hunte…
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41 min
Sports from Quidditch to The Running Man
Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of Sports in sci-fi and fantasy, is Tom Neenan! From Quidditch to Stephen King's The Running Man, the pair also chat abou…
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38 min
First Contact
Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of first contact in sci-fi and fantasy, is Ria Lina! The pair also chat about their Tropes of a Rope, delve back into The…
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36 min
Interspecies interactions
Joining Alice this week is fantasy legend Adrian Tchaikovsky, as the pair delve into Interspecies interactions, inherit special central characters and James Bond one liner tropes!…
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29 min
Mermaids and Walter White's baby
Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Eleanor Morton, as they delve into the deep to talk all things mermaids. From Aerial to Cher and many more sea-shell bra wearing sirens.…
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39 min
Greek and Roman Mythology
Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Tom Neenan, as they deep dive into Greek and Roman mythology in fantasy. From Labyrinth to The Maze Runner and everything in-between, the…
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38 min
Welcome to the Hive Mind
Joining Alice this week is John Robertson, as they dive into this week’s sub-genre Hive Minds, from Star Trek to Adrian Tchaikovsky. Plus more from Troupe on a Rope and the Minds o…
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37 min
Talking Weaponry!
Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exp…
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28 min
Iconic Puppets in Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Joining Alice this week is Eleanor Morton, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Puppets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. From Jim Henson’s fantasy efforts, to Ridley Scott'…
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37 min
AI interfering with the creative process again! The Dr Who's missing tapes, and Music & Sci-Fi
Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as they dive deep into the sub-genre Music in Sci-Fi, they also discuss the recently discovered missing Dr. Who tapes, and Grammarly finding…
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38 min
When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins?
This week Alice is joined by Joz Norris as they take a deep dive into a pet peeve of Fantasy turning into Sci-Fi, they also discuss the pre-Jackson adaptations of Lord of the Rings…
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30 min
Moving Cities, Lord of the Rings Rewatch, and Questioning the Monarchy in the World of Fantasy!
This week Alice is joined by Nate Crowley as they deep dive into Moving Cities, they also discuss introducing the next generation to the Lord of the Rings, and how to perfect the b…
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35 min
Urban Fantasy, Fish Out of Water Tropes, and Giving up Waiting for a Next Instalment
This week Alice is joined by Patrick Lenton to talk everything Urban Fantasy, from Rivers of London to Twelve Months. Stick around to the end for a special announcement! 🖊️ Links t…
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46 min
28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors and an insight into writing processes!
Alice is joined by Tom Neenan as they chat their way through 28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors, as well as an insight into writing processes! 🎤 G…