Worlds of Inspiration

Liana McKenzie

Worlds of Inspiration is a setting and worldbuilding Podcast. Every first and third Thursday, join Liana MacKenzie and a rotating guest as they discuss a world they love, why it works, and what we can learn from it.

Episodes

  1. May 8

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 7 - Ascendance of a Bookworm

    Farli joins Liana to discuss Ascendance of a Bookworm, a long-running light novel series following a sickly, book-obsessed young woman and she ascends the social order of the fantasy world she awakens in following her death. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ Farli https://bsky.app/profile/adastradraconis.bsky.social

  2. 12/19/2025

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 6 - Gubat Banwa

    Dyl and Fae join Liana once more to discuss their original Southeast-Asian inspired tabletop RPG Gubat Banwa, their creative vision and their hopes for what this work will inspire in others. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ Dyl https://bsky.app/profile/dylvillanous.bsky.social Fae https://bsky.app/profile/lntpblk.bsky.social Gunbat Banwa https://gubat-banwa.itch.io/

  3. 12/05/2025

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 5 - Pillars of Eternity

    Dyl and Fae, members of the Gubat Banwa team join Liana as they talk about the world of Eora from Pillars of Eternity. They discuss its surprisingly nuanced portrayal of colonialism, and how it helped inspire Gubat Banwa. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ Dyl https://bsky.app/profile/dylvillanous.bsky.social Fae https://bsky.app/profile/lntpblk.bsky.social Gunbat Banwa https://gubat-banwa.itch.io/

  4. 11/21/2025

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 4 - Sailor Moon

    Pam Punzalan joins Liana as they talk about Sailor Moon, the iconic women's anime that became a phenomena and contributed to many a queer awakening. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ Pam Punzalan https://bsky.app/profile/thedovetailor.bsky.social thedovetailor.carrd.co

  5. 11/07/2025

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 3 - Dragon Ball Z

    SphinxAkashaa joins Liana as they talk about Dragon Ball Z, the Anime that started a lifelong fandom for many young people. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ SphinxAkashaa https://bsky.app/profile/sphinxakashaa.bsky.social https://beacons.ai/theeverbrightarchives

  6. 10/16/2025

    Worlds of Inspiration Episode 2 - Pokémon and the Kalos region

    LJ, the ShinyCollector joins Liana as they talk about the upcoming Pokémon ZA game, and the Kalos region it is set in. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ LJ | ShinyCollector https://bsky.app/profile/shinycollector.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/shinycollector https://www.youtube.com/c/shinycollector Theme Song: Cool Breeze by Cody Martin

  7. 10/02/2025

    Final Fantasy Tactics and Ivalice

    Josh "Anoriand" Fagundes joins Liana as they talk about Final Fantasy Tactics, the world of Ivalice, and director Yasumi Matsuno's political and social vision, woven heavily into the game world and story. Liana MacKenzie: https://bsky.app/profile/valorliana.bsky.social https://valorousgames.com/ Josh "Anoriand" Fagundes https://bsky.app/profile/anoriand.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/Anoriand https://www.youtube.com/@AnoriandGD Theme Song: Cool Breeze by Cody Martin

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About

Worlds of Inspiration is a setting and worldbuilding Podcast. Every first and third Thursday, join Liana MacKenzie and a rotating guest as they discuss a world they love, why it works, and what we can learn from it.

Information

  • Creator
    Liana McKenzie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Liana McKenzie 2025
  • Show Website
    Worlds of Inspiration