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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.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    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, and a rogue reference from the Moomins by producer Harry, all that and much more on Realms Unknown! 🖊️ Links to all things Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store/p/a-passion-for-passion-a-delirious-love-letter-to-romance ❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc 💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate 📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast 🖊️ Get involved with everything Realms Unknown: https://bsky.app/profile/realmsunknown.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. 06/03/2025 • TEAM BUGLER ONLY

    World Book Day special - part 2

    Hosts Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner bring you the second of two child-friendly World Book Day (UK) episodes of Realms Unknown this week, with today's focusing on children's fantasy and science fiction books for ages 12-17 years old. Part 1, which looked at books for 0-12 years old, is available in your podcast feed and on YouTube. Before diving into the many great books in this episode, Chris and Alice recommend some music with a sci-fi/fantasy twist, with Janelle Monáe's 2010 album The ArchAndroid being enjoyed at the family dinner table for Chris, and Alice enjoying the storytelling of LayLow's TRINITY album, released in 2020. In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Alice brings the use of parental neglect to the table, preferring the loving and engaged parenting in books like The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik, while Chris bemoans beings magically being able to just learn a language at a speed unfamiliar to a Duolingo user like himself. Chris and Alice then enthuse over a number of fantasy and sci-fi books that shaped them as teenagers, which you can find listed below and can buy in our Bookshop affiliate store, which supports your local bookshops. Age 12-17 books Loving and engaged parents The Golden Enclaves - Naomi Novik Sibling adventures Magic Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton The Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper Narnia series - CS Lewis Gillian Rubinstein - Space Demons The Storm Keeper’s Island - Catherine Doyle Why teenagers should read fantasy Phillip Pullman - His Dark Materials Phillip Pullman - The Ruby in the Smoke Phillip Pullman - The Book of Dust Sabriel series - Garth Nix Lioness series - Tamora Pierce Terry Pratchett - Mort Terry Pratchett - Eric Galax-Arena - Gillian Rubinstein Short stories Dangerous Women - George R R Martin & Gardner Dozois More to explore Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card Dune - Frank Herbert 🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or recommendations! We’d love to hear from you! Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner. 📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com 🌐 Visit thebuglepodcast.com to support us and find more!

    38 min

  3. 05/03/2025 • TEAM BUGLER ONLY

    World Book Day special - part 1

    Hosts Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner bring you two child-friendly World Book Day (UK) episodes of Realms Unknown this week, focusing on children's books from 0-10 years old. The second episode, looking at books for older children, will be out on Thursday 6 March! In the regular news section, they touch on Doctor Who and Pokémon Go while detouring down memory lane, recalling He-Man, Thundercats and The Trap Door. Chris is pleasantly surprised to be enjoying the Amazon series The Rings of Power, having not taken to The Hobbit off-shoots of Lord of the Rings. While Alice is enjoying the gentle calm of toddler books such as Kuma-Kuma Chan by Kazue Takahashi and Grug by Ted Prior. In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Alice wonders where tropes of boys being ballerinas, or girls wanting to play soccer are still relevant in a more inclusive age. Chris and Alice recommend a number of books they've enjoyed both as children and as parents, which you can find listed below and can buy in our Bookshop affiliate store. Bookshop supports the local and independent book stores in your area. Age 0-5 books The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Judith Kerr Not Now Bernard - David McKee I Want My Hat Back - Jon Klassen The Gruffalo, Zog, The Smeds and the Smoos - Julia Donaldson Cautionary Tales for Children - Hilaire Belloc Meg and Mog - Helen Nicholl and Jan Pienkowski Age 5-8 books Isadora Moon and Mirabelle series - Harriet Muncaster Age 8-10 books The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster The 13 Clocks - James Thurber The Stormkeeper’s Island - Catherine Doyle Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more! 🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or recommendations! We’d love to hear from you! Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Chris Skinner. 📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com 🌐 Visit thebuglepodcast.com to support us and find more!

    46 min

  4. 26/02/2025 • TEAM BUGLER ONLY

    Steampunk // Companion // Columns of Light

    In Episode 5 of Realms Unknown, hosts Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan leap into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! Hear what's coming up from Guy Gavriel Kay, Jim Butcher, Game of Thrones, Mila Jovovich, and ACOTAR. They take a deep dive into this week's sub-genre of steampunk, making recommendations from film, books and games such as Mortal Engines, Cinder Spires, Bioshock Infinite, Howl's Moving Castle, and more. In this episode’s Trope on a Rope, Tom explains the much-used prop of an epic city final battle featuring a column of light or energy, while Alice is baffled by sexy fights in films. Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more! Buy the books we cover in this episode in our affiliate store. 🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts or recommendations! We’d love to hear from you! Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan. 📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com 🌐 Visit thebuglepodcast.com to support us and find more!

    42 min
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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.

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