From the Void Up - World Building with Physical Science and Sociology Tyler Hadar
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Weekly episodes discuss different aspects of life on Earth, from plate tectonics to societal problems. Part crash course, part interviews with experts, this podcast will explain as many details of life as you could possibly need for your setting.
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The Dubious Origin of Dwarven Tropes
Today's episode discusses where Tolkien drew inspiration for the dwarves of Middle Earth, and who else used those sources as inspiration, but for more negative purposes. Due to the election cycle and Tyler's resulting lack of time, there is no interview this time around, so this technically counts as a bonus episode.
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An Introduction to Rivers
Today we discuss rivers: how do they behave and look? Then an interview with Ryan O'Donnell, of the Connecticut River Conservancy, about the history and health of the Connecticut River, as well as specifics about how river health looks.
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Biomes
An overview of some common biomes, where they form, and what they're like. Interview with Matt Montrose, of Montrose Biology, about ecology and his new card game, Ecologies.
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Global Climate
Today we discuss the atmosphere, climate cells, and some basic concepts of very basic meteorology. Followed by an interview with Dr. Liv Herdman on storm surges and different engineering methods to limit their resulting damage.
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Ocean Circulation
Discussing ocean circulation, what it does for the global climate, and how it forms. Interview with Leigh Shemitz about the Long Island Sound.
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Plate Tectonics
A crash course on plate tectonics: what are they, how do they work, and what does it all mean for making your maps? Interview with Prof. Dave West on the Appalachian Mountains and their history.