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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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    Stargate Live Show Part 1 Nov 18, 2021
    Show notes

    Two friends join me to discuss the worldbuilding of the Stargate franchise! We talk about scientific notation, infectious disease protocols, ancient aliens, and the military industrial complex.

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

    GUESTS

  • Dr. Rob Frawley is a biologist and co-host of the excellent podcast, Facts Machine. You can follow Rob on twitter at @SweaterVestSci.
  • Eric Silver is a podcaster, D&D game master, and head of creative at Multitude Productions. Follow Eric on twitter at @El_Silvero.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp at betterhelp.com/exolore!

    - Check out HORSE at horsehoops.com or wherever you get your podcasts

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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 Aeon 14 with Malorie (M.D.) Cooper Nov 04, 2021
    Show notes

    Malorie Cooper invented Aeon 14, an epic sci-fi universe spanning 7,000 years; 50,000 lightyears; and over 100 books! Malorie and I talked about her sci-fi inspirations, astronomical geography, her favorite storylines, liberated futures, and how it's possible to write 100 books in 10 years.

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

    GUEST

  • Malorie Cooper is a NYT bestselling author and creator of the Aeon 14 universe. Start your Aeon 14 journey at aeon14.com and check out the book launch workshop Malorie and her wife are offering at thewritingwives.com

    • SPONSOR

    - Head to inkedgaming.com/exolore and use the code EXOLORE to get 10% off at checkout

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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 Migratory Wasps Oct 21, 2021
    Show notes

    How might life be different on a planet without a magnetic field? I'm joined by an evolutionary biologist and a natural navigator to find out!

    Buy tickets to the live Exolore recording here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exolore-live-worldbuilding-of-stargate-tickets-172936366327

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

    GUESTS

  • Dr. Emeline Favreau is an evolutionary biologist working at University College London. She specializes in the social nature of insects, particularly wasps. Visit her website emelinefavreau.github.io
  • Tristan Gooley is an author and natural navigator. You can follow his work at his website naturalnavigator.com, and check out his latest book, The Secret World of Weather.

    • MIDBREAK

    - Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp at betterhelp.com/exolore!

    - Check out Spirits at spiritspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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 Cultures Oct 07, 2021
    Show notes

    What does it take to build a fictional culture from scratch? How can you respectfully draw inspiration from real-world cultures? Two anthropologists join me to share their tips!

    Buy your tickets for the live show on November 2 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exolore-live-worldbuilding-of-stargate-tickets-172936366327

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

    GUESTS

  • Dr. Carole McGranahan is an anthropology professor at UC Boulder. You can follow her work on her website.
  • Liam Gleason is a PhD candidate in evolutionary anthropology at ASU. You can follow them on twitter at @anthro_outlier and stay up to date with their work at their website. Liam also founded anthroillustrated, which provides free digital illustrations of diverse anthropologists.

    • SPONSOR

    - Head to inkedgaming.com/exolore and use the code EXOLORE to get 10% off at checkout

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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.

    I Was A Teenage Exocolonist with Lindsay Ishihiro Sep 23, 2021
    Show notes

    Comic artist and game developer, Lindsay Ishihiro, joins me to talk about the thoughtful worldbuilding that went into the simulator game, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist. There are mushroom trees, inclusive romances, and five fascinating seasons.

    We also talk about the importance of hiring sensitivity readers, so here's a directory (just one of many) where you can find people to help make your creative projects inclusive and accessible.

    I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is being developed by Northway Games and will be published by Finji.

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

    GUEST

    Lindsay Ishihiro is a comic artist and game developer with a background in geography! Follow Lindsay on twitter at @neomeruru and on Lindsay's website, chaoslindsay.ca.

    SPONSOR

    - Head to inkedgaming.com/exolore and use the code EXOLORE to get 10% off at checkout

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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 Languages with Jessie Sams Sep 09, 2021
    Show notes

    Professional linguist and language creator, Dr. Jessie Sams, joins me this week to talk about how fictional languages are built. We talk phonetics, word order, bear languages, and so much more!

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

    GUEST

    Dr. Jessie Sams is a language inventor and professor of linguistics at Stephen F. Austin State University. You can hear words she's made up on the show Motherland: Fort Salem. Follow her on twitter at @quothalinguist, check out her work on her website jessiesams.com, and find more conlang info and resources at langtimestudio.com.

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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.

    M Dwarf Planet: Biology Aug 26, 2021
    Show notes

    This week, we're focusing on the physical biology of creatures living on a planet orbiting an M dwarf star. We talk electric senses, lego crabs, and flying turtle jellyfish!

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

    GUESTS

  • Robert Ulrich is a PhD candidate at UCLA studying biomineralogy. You can follow Rob and all of the absolutely amazing things they do on twitter at @robertnulrich and online at robertnulrich.com. Oh and be on the lookout for their book, The hard Parts of Life, coming out next year.
  • Dr. Jimmy Bernot is a marine biologist and postdoc at the National Museum of Natural History. You can follow him on twitter at @JimmyBernot or online at jimmybernot.com

    • MIDROLL

    - Get excited for Mike Schubert's upcoming podcast, The Newest Olympian (@NewestOlympian) coming in September wherever you get your podcasts

    - Go to exolorepod.com/raffle for a chance to win a 1-on-1 worldbuilding session with me!

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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.

    M Dwarf Planet: Environment Jul 29, 2021
    Show notes

    This week, we're focusing on the physical environment of a planet orbiting an M dwarf star. We talk plate tectonics, atmospheric loss, compact multi-planet systems, and how uranium makes things HOT!

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

    GUESTS

  • Dr. Wendy Bohon is an earthquake geologist, science communicator, and AAAS If/Then Ambassador. You can follow Wendy on twitter at @DrWendyRocks and learn about all of her amazing work on her website, drwendybohon.com!
  • Will Waalkes is a PhD candidate in astronomy at UC Boulder who specializes in characterizing planets around M dwarf stars. You can check out his work on his website will-waalkes.github.io

    • MIDROLL

    - Listen to HORSE wherever you get your podcasts, or at horsehoops.com

    - Go to exolorepod.com/raffle for a chance to win a 1-on-1 worldbuilding session with me!

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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 Magic Systems Part 2 Jul 15, 2021
    Show notes

    C.R. Rowenson is back to finish the magic system we started. We talk about runic magic systems, the recent supernova shortage in the Milky Way, and how Sky High is an underrated superhero movie.

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

    GUEST

    C.R. Rowenson is a trained chemical engineer who's passionate about writing and building magic systems. You can follow him on twitter @ClarkRRowenson, find fantastic resources on his website crrowenson.com, and check out his Youtube channel. If you'd like to support Clark's book/worksheet (and get early access to the book when it's done!) check out his crowdfunding campaign here.

    ADS

    - Get $20 off your first box of Shaker and Spoon at shakerandspoon.com/exolore

    - Listen to Join the Party wherever you get your podcasts, or at jointhepartypod.com

    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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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.

    Shadow and Bone with Julia Schifini Jul 01, 2021
    Show notes

    Julia Schifini joins me to talk about the worldbuilding in Netflix's adaptation series, Shadow and Bone. We talk about catholic sainthood, mythical deer, explaining your magic system, and much more!

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

    GUEST

    Julia Schifini is a podcaster, voice actor, mythology buff, and fellow fantasy nerd <3 You can follow her on twitter at @JuliaSchifini and check out her website juliaschifini.com to learn about all of the very cool things she does. And look for her mythology podcast Spirits wherever you get your podcasts.

    SPONSOR

    - Tab for a Cause: Raise money for charity by browsing the internet! Join the Exolore team tabforacause.org/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/

    - Transcript by Iesir Moss

    ABOUT US

    Have you ever wished you could travel to a different world? Exolore can help with that! In each episode, 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.

    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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