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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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    Verda Stello with Join the Party's Eric Silver Mar 09, 2023
    Show notes

    Moiya invites game master Eric Silver to talk about the original world he built for Join the Party's third campaign. Three words: plant bug pirates! Eric shares his favorite details of the world and lots of great advice for anyone building a world for TTRPGs.

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

    GUEST

    • Eric Silver is head of creative at Multitude Productions and the game master for their actual play podcast Join The Party. Follow him on socials at @El_Silvero or visit his website ericsilver.work

    SPONSORS

    • This episode is sponsored by the .GAY domain. Get your domain free for one whole year at exolore.gay

    HOUSEKEEPING

    • Listen to SPIRITS at spiritspodcast.com or wherever you prefer to listen
    • 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 Loners and Twins Jan 12, 2023
    Show notes

    Moiya is joined by fantasy writer John Bierce who wanted to imagine a world where two drastically different species meet. What they create involves volcanoes, sneaky gossip, complicated social dynamics, and everyone's favorite kind of multipurpose hole: a cloaca!

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

    GUEST

    • John Bierce is a fantasy novelist and history buff who loves to imagine science-inspired worlds. Follow him on twitter at @john_bierce and look for updates on his website johnbierce.com.

    MIDBREAK

    • Check out Multitude's Podcasting Classes at multitude.productions/classes
    • 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.

    Living World of Flying Whisks Dec 29, 2022
    Show notes

    Moiya is joined by biological anthropologist Dr. Tina Lasisi to imagine a world full of genetic diversity. Along the way they discuss the nature of wind and what it even means to be a biological entity.

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

    GUEST

    • Dr. Tina Lasisi is a biological anthropologist studying hair and skin pigmentation. You can follow her on socials at @TinaLasisi or at her website tinalasisi.com.

    MIDBREAK

    • Listen to SPIRITS wherever you podcast or at spiritspodcast.com
    • 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.

    Tortall with Princess Weekes Dec 15, 2022
    Show notes

    Moiya is joined by Princess Weekes to discuss the worldbuilding in Tamora Pierce's Tortall universe. They talk about bisexual icons, long histories in fiction, and the (in)appropriateness of age differences in romantic relationships.

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

    GUEST

  • Princess Weekes is a writer, podcaster, and literature lover who hosts the podcasts It's Lit for PBS and Geeked for Netflix. Follow her on twitter at @WeekesPrincess or on youtube at @PrincessWeekes.

    • MIDBREAK

    • Listen to SPIRITS wherever you podcast or at spiritspodcast.com
    • Practice math and science with Brilliant! To get started for free, visit brilliant.org/exolore. The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription
    • 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 Sacred Pools Dec 01, 2022
    Show notes

    Moiya is joined by climate advocate Hannah Feuer to build a world that doesn't rely on fossil fuels. With that goal in mind, they imagined a world where beautiful connections to distant beings foster worldwide empathy.

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

    GUEST

  • Hannah Feuer just earned her masters degree in Environment, Politics, and Society from University College London. She is passionate about climate activism and wrote her masters thesis on how worldbuilding can be used for climate justice. Contact Hannah via email at hannah.feuer.21[at]ucl.ac.uk.

    • MIDBREAK

    • Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/exolore or with the code EXOLORE at checkout
    • Practice math and science with Brilliant! To get started for free, visit brilliant.org/exolore. The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription
    • 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.

    Avatar's Pandora with Jasper William Cartwright Nov 17, 2022
    Show notes

    There's a second Avatar movie coming out, so I invited super-fan Jasper Cartwright to refresh me on the rules of this hit world. We talk about gravity's effects on biology, the wonders of Unobtanium, and the importance of consistency in worldbuilding.

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

    GUEST

  • Jasper William Cartwright is a TTRPG game master, producer, creative consultant, and 1/3 of the 3 Black Halflings Podcast. Find him on twitter at @JW_Cartwright or on his website jasperwcartwright.com.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Subscribe to my new podcast, PALE BLUE POD at palebluepod.com or wherever you get your podcasts

    - 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.

    Building Monsters with Dr. Emily Zarka Nov 03, 2022
    Show notes

    Monster Expert Dr. Emily Zarka joins Moiya to talk about the origins of monster myths! Together, they conjure up some spooky monsters to inhabit three previously built Exolore worlds.

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

    GUEST

  • Dr. Emily Zarka is a professor, writer, host, and monster expert. Find her on twitter at @ZarkaEmily or on her website emilyelizabethzarka.com. Be sure to check out Monstrum and Fate & Fabled on PBS's Storied youtube channel.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com with the promo code exolore!

    - Listen to Queer Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at queermoviepodcast.com

    - 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 Kissing Blimps Oct 20, 2022
    Show notes

    Moiya is joined by Emma Puranen to imagine life on a world being flung away from its home galaxy. Together they create a species of social but selfish airbags who insist on living in the moment.

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

    GUEST

  • Emma Johanna Puranen is an astronomer, historian, writer, and PhD student at the University of Saint Andrews. Check out her list of fictional exoplanets and follow her work on her website emmajohannapuranen.wordpress.com or follow her on twitter at @spacesword13

    • MIDBREAK

    - Listen to SPIRITS at spiritspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts

    - 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 with the Crystal Library Oct 06, 2022
    Show notes

    Moiya and guest Evan imagine a world fit for a eusocial species. They talk about toxic atmospheres, bat wing anatomy, harmonic resonances, collective consciousness, and of course, crystal turds!

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

    GUEST

  • Evan J. Peterson is a writer and writing instructor. Find them on twitter at @EvanJPeterson or on their website evanjpeterson.com. Check out their upcoming class called Witches Are People Too to learn how to write well-rounded magic users into your stories.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com with the promo code exolore!

    - Sign up for a Multicrew pen pal at multicrew.club

    - 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.

    Building Paleo Visions with Beth Zaiken Sep 22, 2022
    Show notes

    Artist Beth Zaiken joins Moiya to talk about paleoart. Together, they answer questions like: How do artists work with museums to create gorgeous and educational exhibits about the ancient natural world? How has our understanding of the paleo world changed in the last few decades? And how does an artist decide what to include in the scene?

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

    GUEST

  • Beth Zaiken is an artist who designs exhibits for museums. You can learn about her wrk on her website bethzaiken.com or on twitter at @BZaiken. Check out her projects with Blue Rhino Studio.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Listen to JOIN THE PARTY wherever you get your podcasts or at jointhepartypod.com

    - 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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