Retelling

Becky and Jim
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture

Retelling is a conversation about the power of story. An exploration of the stories descended from myth that are told and retold in a variety of media, particularly in science fiction and fantasy.

Episodes

  1. 06/11/2020

    Episode 4: What does your story say about you?

    In this episode Becky and Jim discuss how the stories we tell about ourselves can shape our lives (and potentially afterlives). The focus text is the television show The Good Place. (Contains profanity)

  2. 06/11/2020

    Episode 3: Rags to Riches

    In this episode Becky and Jim discuss the pervasive nature of rags to riches stories. The focus texts are Disney’s Brave and Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One.

  3. 06/11/2020

    Episode 2: World Building

    In this episode Becky and Jim discuss the importance of world building to stories. The focus text is Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick.

  4. 06/11/2020

    Episode 1: The Power of Stories

    In the first episode Becky and Jim discuss why stories can be so powerful and lasting over time as they are told and retold. Octavia Butler’s Bloodchild is the focus text.

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Retelling is a conversation about the power of story. An exploration of the stories descended from myth that are told and retold in a variety of media, particularly in science fiction and fantasy.

Information

  • Creator
    Becky and Jim
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Becky and Jim
  • Show Website
    Retelling