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Mythmakers
Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives, brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. In each episode, we embark on an exploration of the world of fantasy—both classic and contemporary. From the stories behind your favourite series to expert tips for aspiring writers, we dive into books, films, TV shows, and the creative process behind them. Brought to you from the heart of Oxford—home to literary greats like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll—we continue the…
Episodes
MythmakersRomantasy and The Wycherleys with Annaliese Avery
Annaliese Avery, author of the Wycherley series, joins Julia Golding on the pod to talk about the conclusion to her trilogy. Annaliese and Julia explore the…
MythmakersThe Neverland Thieves: Katie and Kevin Tsang and the Peter Pan Legacy
When Great Ormond Street Hospital, home to the rights to Peter Pan, asks you to add to its beloved stories, you take on an awesome responsibility. In this…
MythmakersWhere Will Wants Not, a Way Opens - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 5 Ch 3
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersRock Music in Gerwig's Narnia and Other Film News
Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker explore the latest film news surrounding some of the biggest upcoming fantasy movies. Thanks to a…
MythmakersThe Dead Are Following - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 5 Ch 2
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersHarry Potter Full Cast Audio Series Books 1-7: Our Verdict
Andrew Head, our resident audiobook expert, joins Julia Golding today on Mythmakers to discuss the complete Harry Potter full-cast audio series. Did the switch…
MythmakersA Talking Balrog? The Big Fantasy News From Films to TV to Books
Julia Golding is joined today by Jacob Rennaker to look back at the summer for fantasy in the movie theatres and look forward to the major fantasy TV series…
MythmakersDark Indeed Is the Hour - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 5 Ch 1
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersHBO's Harry Potter Series: Reading the Tea Leaves
In this bonus episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding looks at the latest trailers and interviews for the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series, reading the tea leaves…
MythmakersThe Odyssey: The Original Fantasy and Nolan's New Film
Julia Golding returns home for the ninth season of Mythmakers by looking at literature’s first famous homecoming king: Odysseus. Beginning with a brief survey…
MythmakersMythmakers Encore: John Tenniel
Let's celebrate the contribution to fantasy of our favourite illustrators. Today we start with the grandaddy of Oxford Fantasy Illustration, Sir John Tenniel…
MythmakersMythmakers Encore: Things You Don't Know About Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Oxford
There are many experts on the Inklings but there are still lots you might not know about how they lived in their home of Oxford. Julia Golding challenges some…
MythmakersMythmakers Encore: Andy Serkis Reads The Silmarillion - The Verdict
Since April of 2022 Andy Serkis has been working his way through Tolkien's books, producing audio versions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit- he has now…
MythmakersLOTR: An Author's Journey - Wrap Up of The Two Towers, Book 4
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersMythmakers Season 8 Wrap Up: Top 5 Author's Tips
As Mythmakers takes a short summer break, Julia Golding looks back at some of the standout conversations from Season 8, gathering five memorable pieces of…
MythmakersThe Top 5 Writing Lessons from The Two Towers
Having completed our journey through The Two Towers, in today's Sidecast episode Julia Golding pauses to reflect on the top five lessons she has taken from…
MythmakersNot Asleep, Dead - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 10
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersShe Had Many Exits From Her Lair - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 9
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersDon’t the Great Tales Never End? - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 8
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersThey Cannot Conquer for Ever! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 7
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersRock Music in Narnia and 1980s Fantasy Highlights
The rumour mill is turning! Early screenings of the upcoming Narnia film suggest that the soundtrack may be dipping into 70s and 80s rock. Nothing is certain…
MythmakersThen I Will Declare My Doom - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 6
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersWere You a Friend of Boromir? - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 5
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersThe Rainshadow Orphans: Naomi Ishiguro and Anime Inspired Fantasy
We were delighted to welcome Naomi Ishiguro to the podcast to discuss the first book in her new trilogy, The Rainshadow Orphans. Her world is inspired by…
MythmakersSomething Hot Out of the Pot - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 4
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersThe Best Fantasy Books of the 1990s
What an extraordinary decade for fantasy! In the first instalment of a decade by decade look at fantasy publishing, in this episode Julia Golding and Jacob…
MythmakersGalahad and the Grail: Malcolm Guite Is on a Quest
Today’s guest on Mythmakers is the wonderful Malcolm Guite—poet, priest, literary critic, and so much more. He had been lured on a quest to tell…
MythmakersNursery Toys, Their Fantastical Journeys and Which Is the Best Cinematic Universe
With the King and Queen of the United Kingdom heading to the US this week, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker begin today’s episode of Mythmakers with a…
MythmakersCasting, Colbert and Contracts: Big News of Lotr Films and the Best Way to Get a Book Contract
In today’s episode of Mythmakers, we cover three lively topics of discussion. Join Julia Golding and friend of the podcast, Jacob Rennaker, as they begin…
MythmakersThe Call: Peadar Ó Guilín, Irish Fantasy and the Nature of Fairy Stories
Ireland is one of the world’s greatest fantasy hot spots. Join Irish fantasy writer Peadar Ó Guilín and Julia Golding as they embark on an…
MythmakersNotorious Virtues: Alwyn Hamilton and a 1920s Heiress Fantasy
Today on Mythmakers, we welcome author Alwyn Hamilton, who has crafted a gripping fantasy that mingles Grimm fairy tale tropes with a sleek, 1920s-inspired…
MythmakersMammoth Rider: SJ Poyton's Long Road to Publishing
Here’s a story that will encourage many of our listeners: SJ Poyton’s epic journey to publication has spanned nearly 20 years, and her perseverance…
MythmakersCelebrating King Arthur on Tolkien Reading Day
Saddle up and join the Round Table as Mythmakers embarks on a journey through some of the most famous retellings of King Arthur in celebration of Tolkien…
MythmakersI Know No Other Way - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 3
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersDead Faces in the Water! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 2
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersLOTR: An Author's Journey - Wrap Up of The Two Towers, Book 3
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersHe's Much More Dangerous than He Looks - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 1
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersA Most Unquenchable Hobbit! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 11
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersLove Is in the Air: Romance and Fantasy
Today on Mythmakers, you’re invited to join us on a short visit to the world of fantasy romance. What's all the fuss about romantasy and where did it…
MythmakersCome Back, Saruman! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 10
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersChamber of Secrets and the Most Famous Film You've (Probably) Never Heard Of!
In this two-part episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined once more by Andrew Head to review the full-cast Audible production of Harry Potter and the…
MythmakersOne Who Cannot Cast Away a Treasure at Need Is in Fetters - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 9
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersClassical Stories and Fantasy: The Birder and Other Tales
What do the classical stories of myths and legends mean to us today? In this episode of Mythmakers, Dr. Lorna Robinson—founder of the Iris Project and…
MythmakersYou Have Passed My Score by One - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 8
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersChristmas in Narnia or Middle-earth: the Pros and Cons
In a bit of festive fun, join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker in this episode of Mythmakers as they explore how Christmas appears in the works of Tolkien and…
MythmakersTolkien, Lewis, the Inklings and Audiobooks
We may be in a golden age for audiobooks, but for those with sight impairments they have always been essential. Blind writer and returning guest Andrew Head…
MythmakersPullman on Audio: Our Verdict!
Our friend from Australia, Andrew Head—a blind writer and devoted audiobook listener—joins Julia Golding once again on today's episode of…
MythmakersDevilry of Saruman - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 7
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
Mythmakers75th Anniversary of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - How Does It Read Today?
This year marks 75 years since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe arrived in bookshops, so join us on this anniversary episode of Mythmakers as Julia Golding…
MythmakersDark Have Been My Dreams of Late - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 6
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersWingardium Leviosa! Harry Potter Audiobook With Full Cast: Our Verdict
In this episode of Mythmakers, join Julia Golding for a review of the newly released full-cast production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone…
MythmakersAt the Turn of the Tide - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 5
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersGreta Gerwig's Narnia
Netflix is bringing The Chronicles of Narnia back to our screens with Greta Gerwig at the helm for the first two films in the series. Interestingly, the…
MythmakersRoot and Twig - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 4
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersThe Circle of Shadows: Dark Academia with Marisa Linton
We’re thrilled to welcome Marisa Linton to this episode of Mythmakers. A former student from our writing course and a valued member of one of our…
MythmakersCan't Take His Medicine - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 3
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersThirst: Horror Folk Stories, Uncanny Rivers and the Walking Dead
Joining us on Mythmakers today is Darren Simpson, author of Thirst—a spooky folkloric tale for readers aged 11 and up. In conversation with Julia…
MythmakersNot Idly Do The Leaves Of Lorien Fall - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 2
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…
MythmakersMarve and the Firstborn of the Sun: Mining Your Culture for New Fantasy Ideas
An exciting new voice has arrived in the epic fantasy genre. In this episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding is joined by author Marvellous Michael…
MythmakersForth the Three Hunters! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 3 Ch 1
We are going on an adventure! Love The Lord of the Rings? Why not read along with us as we consider the books from the writer's point of view! Taking it…