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    Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding

    Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll gain an appreciation for how special our planet really is.

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    The One True Underworld May 09, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya and mythologist John Bucher put their minds together to imagine an ancient mythic underworld. It has triels, elemental symbolism, and lots of silly little guys! What's not to love?

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • John Bucher is a mythologist, a writer, and the executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Follow John's work at tellingabetterstory.com.

    • MESSAGES

    • Sign up for Moiya's worldbuilding class with Atlas Obscura
    • Listen to Spirits every Wednesday
    • Check out CruchyRoll Presents: The Anime Effect

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Superhero Worlds with Eric Silver Apr 25, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya and fellow Multitudian Eric Silver discuss their favorite and least favorite Superhero worlds, plus best practices for building your own.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Eric Silver is a writer, podcaster, game designer, and head of development at Multitude Productions. Follow him on X at @El_Silvero

    • MESSAGES

    • Sign up for Moiya's worldbuilding class with Atlas Obscura
    • Listen to Join the Party every Tuesday

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Adapting stories with Victoria Male Apr 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya and writer Victoria Male talk about best pracices for adapting old stories into new versions and discuss their favorite/least favorite reboots.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Victoria Male is an award-winning writer and multimedia producer. Find her on IG at @victoriamale1 and learn more at her website victoriamale.com

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to Big Game Hunger every Monday

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    World of curious leggy seahorses Mar 28, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya and astrobiologist Dr. Seven Rasmussen imagine life on some distant gas giant's moon. What they come up with is cute and curious and exceptionally weird.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Dr. Seven Rasmussen is a writer and astrobiologist whose debut science book LIFE IN SEVEN NUMBERS: THE DRAKE EQUATION REVEALED is expected in 2025. Follow her on twitter @toomanyspectra

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to Pale Blue Pod every Monday

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Book update bonus Mar 14, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya's here with a little update on her second book, a history of invention written by the Greek Muses.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    MESSAGES

    • Join the multicrew at multicrew.club

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    World of the Original Humanoids Feb 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya and neuroscientist Devon Collins build a homeworld for that species in sci-fi that spread its humanoid DNA around the galaxy. They end up being curious amphibious with grander memory palaces than you can imagine.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Dr. Devon Collins is a neuroscientist and science communicator who studied drugs' effects on human brains. He works with Biobus and Genspace, two outreach/education initiatives in NYC.

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to Spirits every Wednesday
    • Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at bit.ly/detailsof

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    UNBOUND with Christy Healy Feb 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya talks with debut author Christy Healy about UNBOUND, an exciting new twist on Beauty and the Beast. They chat character creation, irish folklore, and whether Happily Ever Afters are really necessary just in time for V Day.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Christy Healy is an English and Rhetoric professor, a teacher of classical languages, and author of the fantasy book UNBOUND. FOllow Chrity on instagram @christyhealywrites

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to Join the Party every Tuesday
    • Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at bit.ly/detailsof
    • Take my Solar Eclipse Class with Atlas Obscura!

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bioshock with Roux Bedrosian Jan 25, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya invites musician and writer Roux Bedrosian to gush about a world they love: the video game Bioshock! Long live Sander Cohen, the little sisters, and the big daddies!

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Roux Bedrosian is a musician, writer, and a multi-talented creator. Their website is rouxbedrosian.com and you can follow them on social @harleyroux

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to Big Game Hunger every Monday
    • Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at bit.ly/detailsof
    • Take my Solar Eclipse Class with Atlas Obscura!

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    World of crafty beetles Jan 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Moiya invites game streamer Jenna Stoeber to imagine a world and it gets crafty fast! The Great Crafter invited some beetles to their word of yarn and glitter, and the rest is history.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Jenna Stoeber is a podcaster, twitch streamer, and internet personality. Find her on socials @thejenna or at this linktree.

    • MESSAGES

    • Listen to PALE BLUE POD every Monday

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    World of colorful plenty Dec 28, 2023
    Show notes

    Moiya invites food sustainability expert Alice Guillaume to imagine a world without food inequities. What they come up with is bright, colorful, and spectacularly diverse for something so genetically similar.

    HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (@GoAstroMo), astrophysicist and folklorist

    GUEST

  • Alice Guillaume manages the Cambridge Food Hub and Cambridge Organic Food Company. She’s passionate about building sustainable food initiatives to create a better world here on earth.

    • MESSAGES

    • Sign up for the Multicrew to listen to the Multicrew Review, our new show from all the Multitude hosts about something they enjoy.

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/moiya-mctier/the-milky-way/9781538754153/
    • BUY EXOLORE SWAG: store.dftba.com/collections/exolore

    FIND US ONLINE

    • patreon: patreon.com/exolorepod
    • twitter: twitter.com/ExolorePod
    • instagram: instagram.com/exolorepod
    • website: exolorepod.com
    • subreddit: reddit.com/r/ExolorePod

    CREDITS

    • Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
    • Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, http://stephenjreisig.com/
    • Editing: Mischa Stanton, https://www.mischastanton.com/

    ABOUT US

    How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is.

    Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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