Imaginary Worlds (podcast) explained

Imaginary Worlds
Host:Eric Molinsky
Format:Audio
Language:English
Updates:Bi-weekly
Length:15-30 mins.
Audio Format:MP3
Num Episodes:167
Began:September 10, 2014
Ended:present
Provider:Independent

Imaginary Worlds is an episodic science fiction and fantasy podcast that deconstructs the genres and their themes.

History

Podcast creator and host Eric Molinsky worked in public radio at WNYC and NPR, but was drawn to podcasting because of the freedom it provided the host.[1] [2] Molinsky deconstructs fantasy and science fiction stories and examines the real-world influences and implications.[3] [4]

Format

The podcast releases content on a bi-weekly basis and is an interview style or talk show format.[5] The podcast format has been described as documentary style or a non-fiction analysis of fictional works.[6] [7]

Reception

Imaginary Worlds was on the 2016 list of best podcasts published by Business Insider.[8] The podcast was also a 2017 top pick by The Christian Science Monitor.[9] Charles Pulliam-Moore of Gizmodo included the podcast on a list of ten sci-fi and fantasy podcasts.[10] Miranda Sawyer of The Guardian recommended the podcast saying that "Eric Molinsky is a clever and generous host who knows his stuff, and, at their heart, these shows explore just why we need and want worlds that don't exist."[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. September 9, 2017. Like Sci-Fi and NPR? Try These Podcasts. en-US. Wired. Condé Nast. March 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112020715/https://www.wired.com/2017/09/geeks-guide-sci-fi-podcasts/. November 12, 2020. 1059-1028.
  2. Web site: Liptak. Andrew. February 18, 2018. Imaginary Worlds Is the Slick, Deep-Dive Podcast Sci-FI and Fantasy Fans Need to Hear. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202180337/https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/18/16392224/eric-molinsky-imaginary-worlds-science-fiction-fantasy-podcast. February 2, 2021. March 7, 2021. The Verge. Vox Media. en-US.
  3. Web site: Joho. Jess. November 6, 2020. The Best Podcasts for Relieving Stress, Distracting Yourself, or Taking a Break. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116214758/https://mashable.com/article/best-podcasts-for-relaxing/. January 16, 2021. March 7, 2021. Mashable. en-US.
  4. News: McDonald. Glenn. May 15, 2016. Podcast Lovers, Don't Miss These Top Shows. F10. The Palm Beach Post. August 27, 2021. August 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827002237/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84205386/podcast-lovers-dont-miss-these-top/. live.
  5. Web site: Martin. Emily. May 11, 2020. Science Fiction Podcasts: 15 You Can Listen to Right Now. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210209010543/https://bookriot.com/science-fiction-podcasts/. February 9, 2021. March 7, 2021. Book Riot. en-US.
  6. Web site: Moore. Ben. November 4, 2020. The Best Podcasts for 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210203125351/https://uk.pcmag.com/podcasting/127351/the-best-podcasts-for-2020. February 3, 2021. March 7, 2021. PCMag UK. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Williams. Wil. August 3, 2018. 7 Fantasy Podcasts Beyond "The Adventure Zone". live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200124183608/https://discoverpods.com/fantasy-podcasts-adventure-zone/. January 24, 2020. March 12, 2021. Discover Pods. en-US.
  8. Web site: Letzter. Rafi. April 21, 2016. These Are the Best Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190409020432/https://www.businessinsider.com/45-best-podcasts-in-the-world-2016-4/. April 9, 2019. March 7, 2021. Business Insider.
  9. News: January 20, 2017. Top Picks: 'SNL' Set Change, the Podcast 'Imaginary Worlds,' and More. Christian Science Monitor. March 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20170526015908/https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Arts/2017/0120/Top-Picks-SNL-set-change-the-podcast-Imaginary-Worlds-and-more. May 26, 2017. 0882-7729.
  10. Web site: Pulliam-Moore. Charles. April 10, 2020. 10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Podcasts That Will Give Your Ears and Mind a Treat. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210225025409/https://io9.gizmodo.com/10-sci-fi-and-fantasy-podcasts-that-will-give-your-ears-1842792838. February 25, 2021. March 7, 2021. io9. en-US.
  11. Web site: Sawyer. Miranda. October 28, 2018. The Week in Radio and Podcasts: 1xtra's Rap Show; Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo; Imaginary Worlds; Podlitical. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324140429/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/oct/28/1xtra-rap-show-charlie-sloth-mayo-whiley-imaginary-worlds-podlitical. March 24, 2020. March 7, 2021. The Guardian. en-GB.

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