Find out what I am working on in this weeks Fiction Friday. If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

Let's discus how Titan became a good, maybe even great show, in season two. If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

How to set goals for the New Year. If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

What draws us to Baby Yoda and why do so many call The Mandalorian, "The Star Wars we wanted." If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

Let's talk about the Netflix series Daybreak and the one transphobic at the beginning that took me out of the show.  If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

In episode 900, I talk about what I learned from writing this book and series. If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

Let's talk about the new DC Universe show Harley Quinn and why it is so funny. If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/ Site: https://www.projectshadow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/

What is it that bothers me about HBO's His Dark Materials? Join the Project on Patreon.

The series is amazing, let's talk about why. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk a bit about November and where we are going from here. Join the Project on Patreon.

Join me on my journey writing Glorify My Name, book 3 in the Mask of the Gods series. Join the Project on Patreon.

Why don't Thanksgiving have a mascot? Join the Project on Patreon.

What really make someone family? Join the Project on Patreon.

Stories are life. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's keep the momentum going. Join the Project on Patreon.

Join me on my journey writing Glorify My Name, book 3 in the Mask of the Gods series. Join the Project on Patreon.

Why RPGs are awesome and everyone should play them. Join the Project on Patreon.

With great power... Join the Project on Patreon.

A guide to supporting the creators you love. Join the Project on Patreon.

Don't listen to the voices telling you to stop. This is not their time. Join the Project on Patreon.

Join me on my journey writing Glorify My Name. Join the Project on Patreon.

I learn so much talking to you all. Wow. This episode was a revelation for me. Join the Project on Patreon.

How power corrupts. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about how we don't forget the heart of our series. Join the Project on Patreon.

How I learned to appreciate life. Join the Project on Patreon.

This is an audio blog of my experiences the first week of National Novel Writing Month. Be my buddy for NaNoWriMo. Join the Project on Patreon.

How to have fun in fandom. Join the Project on Patreon.

Everything is a story. Join the Project on Patreon.

Find your fandom, find your voice. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's touch the live wire. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's prepare for the stages of National Novel Writing Month. Join the Project on Patreon.

I love this show so much. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's speculate wildly about the future of Star Wars. Join the Project on Patreon.

A sort of NaNoWriMo pep talk... at least for myself. Join the Project on Patreon.

Last minute prep and pep talk. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie rants about the fantasy genre. Join the Project on Patreon.

How might Palpatine be back. Join the Project on Patreon.

First impressions and spoiler discussion of the Watchmen, "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice." Join the Project on Patreon.

What do I make my covers before I write my books? Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk tropes and world building issues. Join the Project on Patreon.

Know your goals as a creative and find the path you see as best. Join the Project on Patreon.

Beware the demons of procrastination. Join the Project on Patreon.

Writers need to preserve their power. Join the Project on Patreon.

Please be excited, we're sorry. We are so sorry. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let me tell you a story of National Novel Writing Months past. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about how I mixed Wuxia with Space opera for my WIP. Urugal Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about uniqueness in fiction and what an author's voice actually is. Join the Project on Patreon.

Forced diversity isn't a thing, but woke tokenism is. Let's talk about this on today's show. Join the Project on Patreon.

The first episode of Batwoman is out, and I have feels. Join the Project on Patreon.

New teasers and trailers are out, so let's talk about them. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the Netflix series. Join the Project on Patreon.

Outrage as marketing. Join the Project on Patreon.

Once you figure out the heart of the story, then you have the tools you need to write as many stories in that world as you want. Join the Project on Patreon.

What is the responcibility of an author? Join the Project on Patreon.

Genres must be melded before we get to the first draft. Join the Project on Patreon.

There is one thing we often forget to prep for: Resistance. Join the Project on Patreon.

Will a bullet journal organize our fiction? No. Limits, constraints, and focus will. Join the Project on Patreon.

The fear of sharing who we are. Join the Project on Patreon.

How the freedom to fail mixed with the obligation to write taught me how to me a writer. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about how great art arises from a community, not an individual. Scenius, or Communal Genius What Is The “Scenius”? Further notes on scenius Join the Project on Patreon.

Change for yourself, never for others. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about Spiderman Far from Home, Sony, Disney, and the MCU... Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the Battle at Big Rock, the new Jurassic World Short. Join the Project on Patreon.

Is it really perfectionism that keeps us from hitting publish or is it something else? Join the Project on Patreon.

Learn to find you own way and don't fall for the promises of others. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about how to get out of our own heads and get some writing done. Join the Project on Patreon.

The expulsion of the Fauns and the work of Saint Titania, and more about the history of the Faerish Folk. Join the Project on Patreon.

Now that every creative industry has an all you can eat model, what is a creative person to do? Join the Project on Patreon.

Three demons are often at the root of writer's block, but they are sneaky and hard to see. Join the Project on Patreon.

What are the real causes of writer's block and its twin, too-many-ideas syndrome. How do we choose what to work on? Join the Project on Patreon.

Do you know where your stories come from? Am I selling out? Let's discuss how nostalgia affects writers. Join the Project on Patreon.

Metaphors are important, because there are things that go bump in the night. Join the Project on Patreon.

It is time for a fandom rant... I am so done with modern fandom and its obsession with leaks. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about Carnival Row. Join the Project on Patreon.

What is a passion project and why are they important?  Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about why we couldn't get past the first episode of The Boys on Amazon Prime. Join the Project on Patreon.

Yes... fine let's talk about it. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about life in the world as an LGBT person. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about those new teasers and the announcement of Kenobi. Join the Project on Patreon.

Wu Assassins is a show with a lot of promise and decent action, but it needs to slow down. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about world building with Wonderdraft and World Anvil. I set up a world for Ash Dancer, Dragons of Night, and the scifi project. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the problem of simplifying an entire species into a monolithic race. Join the Project on Patreon.

Mike Rugnetta defines violence as, "the whole or partial negation of agency through force." Let's apply that the fiction. Join the Project on Patreon.

Why is this the final season and what will hopefully happen, let's discuss it on today's episode. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about Netflix new scifi show, Another Life. Join the Project on Patreon.

Whether or not you believe in any Cryptids doesn't matter to me, it's about the stories and the communities that develop.  Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about how we can make science fiction and fantasy better. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the connection between Inspiration and fascination. Join the Project on Patreon.

What does a survival reality show have to teach us about human civilization? Join the Project on Patreon.

It looks interesting, but will it just be a slightly different Hotel Transylvania? Join the Project on Patreon.

After the events of the weekend, I need to talk a bit about compassion, and The Charter for Compassion. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the future of this podcast and fiction I am working on.

Let's talk about JJ Abrams, Green Lantern, and the movies I would make. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the meaning of success. Join the Project on Patreon.

What does it really mean to adult. Join the Project on Patreon.

If you are not watching The Expanse, you should be. Let's talk about why. Join the Project on Patreon.

Yay, it only took 22+ films to get here... Party... Join the Project on Patreon. Join the Project on Patreon.

Representation is important to show minority characters to a majority audience, but sometime those characters further the othering of these groups. Let's discuss. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about life in a community that questions why or whether you exist. Join the Project on Patreon.

How my friends made my weekend and I got to meet Ethan Peck, the new Spock. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about what fandom is and isn't. Join the Project on Patreon.

DC did a good movie. Wow. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discusses why Conventions are important. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie talks about what writers do or don't know about their work as it enters the world and how to set good goals with all the uncertainty.

Charlie introduces Banned from Argo, a new podcast about Star Trek, and talks about why this one series deserves a podcast of its own.

Charlie talks about coming out and being honest with ourselves. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie talks about the experience of going to see the movie back in the day and how well the movie stands up. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discusses how Lucifer uses vague world building to make an interesting world. Join the Project on Patreon.

The companies are now trying to leverage our relationships to various intellectual property to make us believe they are serving our interests rather than trying to hoover the money from our pockets in cynical cash grabs. Join the Project on Patreon.

How to get work done when you don't feel like doing anything. Join the Project on Patreon.

Finding a balance between making money and creative fulfillment isn't always easy, but it is something we should work hard to do. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about Slime Rancher, Video Games, and the power of Bizarre narrative to push innovation forward.

With the wonderful diversity found in nature why is the Scifi imagination so stunted when it comes to gender and reproduction?

Charlie discuses the full cast recording of William Gibson's Alien III and how it could be used to rescue the franchise from the mediocrity Ridley Scott brought into it with Prometheus and Covenant, not to mention the other Alien III and Resurrection. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discusses the legend making in Saving Mr Banks and why the movie needs a trigger warning. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discuss why rewriting a published book is not as crazy as it sounds and why it needs to be done. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discuses the missed chance to explore the concept of gender with the Trill on Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discusses how to give and find context in our lives. Join the Project on Patreon.

Brian and Charlie discuss Supergirl season 4. Join the Project on Patreon.

Charlie discusses Dance Macabre by Ghost, the imagery of the lyrics, the dark humor of the video, and how it inspired a rewrite of a book. Join the Project on Patreon.

Pride is more than a feeling. It is a celebration of for everyone on the spectra from heterosexual to homosexual, from binary cisgender to transgender, including the nonbinary, asexual, aromantic and every other expression under the sun. Let's talk about Pride and how everyone can take part.

The writing guide for Star Trek from April 1967 explains how write a believable story for the series. Star Trek has forgotten these rules, so let's talk about it.  Join the Project on Patreon.

How is a dark world full of Satan worshiping witches a kitschy and campy fun fest? Let's talk about the world building in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.  Join the Project on Patreon.

Brian and Charlie talk about the BBC/Amazon Prime limited series Good Omens. Join the Project on Patreon.

Brian and Charlie discuss the good and the bad of Godzilla King of the Monsters. Join the Project on Patreon.

Thank you all for listening over the years, I have an announcement. Starting Monday, we are starting season 2 which will bring some changes to the format going forward. I can't wait to get your feedback. Join the Project on Patreon.

Let's talk about the teaser for the new show on Netflix, and the ramifications of the Rise of Disney Plus on the fate of the series.

Let's celebrate diversity and discuss why it is important.

Why are we so hard on our own work? Let's discuss the processes involved.

So, a teaser for Star Trek Picard is out, and it sets the bar impossibly high and low at the same time. Let's talk about it.

Whether it is your first or 500th book or project, let's talk about the most important dual lesson you have to learn to be successful.

Brian joins me for a discussion of The Phantom Menace and everything it has given us.

Hello music, my old friend. Here we are together again. Let us tell a story that fills our hearts and not one that will tear us apart, so that in the end we shall leave these tales as the best of friends.

Who called Ser Pounce winning the Game of Thrones? Just kidding. Let's talk about the series finale.

How is it that this movie has a better depiction of Batman than the last 9 live action movies? This cross over is great and needs all the attention it can get so they make more.

Nostalgia makes that money, why should we expect more from the announcement than that.

While it may sound like I am dipping my toe into self help, I just want to share lessons I've learned from my own life. Learning more about who we are inside and then actively choosing to perform the aspects we desire to bring into the world, we set ourselves up for a more satisfying life. 

Goth isn't just about music or aesthetics, it is the name given to a certain type of dark humor and tastes. That might sound confusing, but it really isn't. Let's talk about it all on this episode.

Horror is  a genre of controlling and managing emotions in the audience. Since there are lazy cheats to do this, many titles labeled horror rely on formula not horror to induce such emotions. Let's discuss the emotions in question and how they can be manipulated.

Let's look at how fans constructed a universe out of a bunch of unconnected stories into the Star Trek Universe.

What is the point of using a Trademark only to ignore the stories and characters associated with it? Let's discuss the idea of HBO making a Watchmen series that has little to nothing to do with the original.

So much happened in Part 2 it is hard to know where to start, but we have to talk about everything that happened and some ideas for part 3.

There is so much to talk about in the in new Spiderman trailer. Let's get started.

Why spend the time, energy, and effort making a daily podcast when I could probably make a more money doing a weekly interview show. Artistic fulfillment. Let's talk about that.

Season 2 of She-ra and the Princesses of Power is short, but there is so much to talk about. 

What a beautiful way to end the series. Let's talk about the beautiful, goofy, tear jerking finale to a wonderful series.

After a less than stellar half a final season of Game of Thrones, can we trust Dan and Dave with a trilogy when they have demonstrated an ineptness with special effects sequences and large scale CG battles.

Let's talk about the Second Battle of Winterfell...

Let's discuss the ramifications of how Endgame ended.

Don't worry, I will warn you before we get into spoilers. We have so much to talk about.

There is no competition in the streaming service market. Let's talk about it.

What differentiates a monster movie from a kaiju movie? I have an idea.

Why Star Trek needs to stop trying to make people happy and be loved, and just needs to tell good stories.

Let's talk about the latest episode of Game of Thrones

How does a good song becomes an existential threat to an entire lifestyle? Years of marketing and branding. Let's talk about it.

Is it possible to get a story stuck in your head like a song? Can we engineer a story that will? Let's look at Star Wars to find out.

Let's talk about the melodrama before battle.

Game of Thrones is back and I have a lot of thoughts about it. I also share the one thing that would have fixed the episode.

Here is what I think will happen in the next Star Wars movie.

Comics show us how characters and culture changes over time, and that if as fascinating journey to take.

Brian and I are rewatching Chuck and it brought up a lot of thoughts. 

Let's kick off our talks about tropes with a discussion of Magical Orphans. Why do so many heroes have dead parents? Let's explore.

Let's talk about Netflix's Love Death + Robots, with a focus on some of the shorts. If you want a deeper breakdown on a particular episode let me know.

What was the writers' room thinking?  This is an episode without a point or a purpose. It just happens.

Let's talk about how we lie to ourselves to overwork and burn out while thinking we are doing the right thing, and some methods to help us.

Have you missed my rants? I haven't done one in a while... well not since Star Trek Discovery murdered with tropes. Now DC has a cut and paste paint by numbers trailer for the Joker movie, and it gave me feels. Not the good ones. The bad ones. The WTF you doing DC ones that we have all come to know and love. Enjoy.

Crucify My Love is out on Amazon and my new podcast Mask of the Gods has launched! Join me for the launch on today's podcast. Get your copy of Crucify My Love from Amazon. https://amzn.to/2TPS6cq Check out Mask of the Gods https://anchor.fm/maskofthegods:

Tools for map making, methods for creating fictional states, and magic systems. Get your copy of Crucify My Love from Amazon https://amzn.to/2TPS6cq

Perpetual Infinity was a good episode of Star Trek Discovery, but why don't they let the characters be as smart as they are.

How to develop the scifi or fantasy story with internal consistency.

Writers need to learn to take time to celebrate what we love about our own work. If we aren't fans of our own work, how can we expect other people to to be.

Let's revel in a movie built on nostalgic degeneracy as we talk about The Dirt on Netflix.

What happens to creators and fandoms when everything is locked behind separate paywalls? Let's talk about it.

How did Star Trek Discovery pull off its twist within a twist with in a twist and will it eventually pay off? The Red Angel leave us with more questions than answers, and that might not be a good thing.

Let's talk about the community we could build together.

Charlie discusses Disney's ownership of Fox's IP and the concepts of monopoly and cultural hegemony, and whether or not those ideas even matter, then focuses on the real problem, the number of hours in a day.

Charlie tries to explain why anyone who hasn't seen The Order on Netflix, should watch it. It is a strange journey through a stranger series that almost has to be seen to be believed.

Charlie discusses the nature of the various show shaped vacuums that we are looking for something to fill.

Charlie discusses the episode Project Daedalus of Star Trek Discovery touching on the topic of Airium, the New Humans, and what is possible going to happen next.

Why does the The Federation, The Empire, or the Union exist? Charlie discusses interstellar governance in sci-fi.

Charlie discusses representation and what it means and how the lack of it affects the characters and stories we write.

Every day, we reveal unseen wonder in music, movies, tv shows, books, and comics.  My name is Charlie and I write Science Fiction and Fantasy novels as C. E. Dorsett. As a writer and a trans, gay person, I dig into these stories from different angles to find the heart of the subject. I would love you to join me. 

Charlie discusses how game mechanics can help a writer and a fan understand a world, using examples like Full Metal Alchemist, Star Trek Discovery, and Harry Potter.

Charlie discuses the Captain Marvel movie and why you should go see it.

Charlie discuses the latest Star Trek Discovery, If memory serves, focusing on The Talosians, Vina, Spock, Hugh, and Section 31.  All Hail Sarky Saru.

Charlie discusses how some fans wield canon as a hammer to quash the fun and enjoyment of others.

Charlie discusses seasons 1 and 2 of The Orville

Charlie discusses what it takes to be a writer and why you should and shouldn't write.

Charlie discusses season 1 and 2 of Netflix's The Dragon Prince.

Charlie discusses the most recent episode of Star Trek Discovery, Light and Shadows.

After watching Ralph Breaks the Internet, Charlie got the idea for Princess Rescue Squad, the Superhero Disney Princess Team.

Charlie discusses Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Charlie discusses how to be creative when hardship comes into our lives.

Charlie discusses world building on a galactic scale and the many considerations that go into it.

Charlie discusses Star Trek Discovery The Sounds of Thunder and who the Red Angel might be.

Charlie discusses what Jussie Smollet did, how it effects the community, and what we need to do now.

Charlie reviews The Umbrella Academy season 1 and compares it with Titans.

Charlie discusses LGBTQIA+ representation from the perspective of a writer amd fan.

Charlie discuses the elements of Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald, which was fine. Not good, not terrible, just fine.

Charlie discusses the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, Saints of Imperfection, and the mixed feelings it brought up.

Charlie discuses the episodes Rising Malevolence, Shadow of Malevolence, and Destroying Malevolence.

Charlie discusses the purpose of genre and the varieties of Space Opera.

Charlie discusses life, the future of the podcast, and the possibility for a fiction podcast.

Charlie discusses the winners of the 2019 Grammy Awards

Charlie discusses the events of Star Trek Discovery An Obol for Charon and how it continues the reboot of the series.

Charlie continues our discussion of Star Wars The Clone Wars with a focus on the movie and the additions of Ahsoka, Ziro, and Rotta into the politics of the galaxy.

Charlie discusses writing, outlining, and why slap-dash is a great way to write a novel.

Charlie discusses Kerli's Shadow Work, Within Temptation's Resist, and Puppy's The Goat.

Charlie discusses the lack of any exciting trailers from the game that dare not speak its name. Is the age of hype over?

Charlie discusses Star Trek Discovery season 2 episode 3, Point of Light, and why they need to let go of season 1.

Charlie discusses whether or not we have to stop loving the things we did when we were children and whether something has to have nudity, profanity, excessive violence, and gore to be good.

Charlie discusses the attack on Jussie Smollett and how we need to stand united against hate. Update: Now we know this episode is based on a lie. See episode 711 for more on the aftermath.

Charlie begins our discussion of Star Wars The Clone Wars with a focus on Yoda's comment to the clones that they are all different and distinct in the Force.

Charlie discusses what it takes to make a follow up to a completed series.

Charlie and Brian discuss Star Trek Discovery season 2 episode 2, New Eden.

Charlie discusses the issues with the second season of the Punisher.

Charlie discusses the way a writer or other creative should organize their business.

Charlie discusses why the media industry doesn't understand the fantasy genre and why they don't make more fantasy shows.

Charlie discusses the Clone Wars.

Charlie discusses the first episode of season 2 of Star Trek Discovery, Brother.

Charlie discuses the future of Star Trek Discovery, the new Picard series, and the Section 31 spinoff.

Charlie discusses the new DC animated film, The Reign of the Supermen.

Charlie discusses the new Spiderman Far from Home Trailer.

Charlie discusses the first 3 episodes of The Orville and the mystery about what happened to Alara.

Charlie reviews season 1 of Transformers Cyberverse and the possiblity that Acid Storm in Genderfluid.

Charlie discusses some of the problems with CBS All Access and Star Trek Discovery.

Charlie discusses how Harry Potter reminds us of the wonder of childhood and why we hold so tight to the series compared to Marvel, DC, Star Trek, and Star Wars.

Charlie discusses how The Transformers forged some formative memories and connections.

Charlie discusses Fantasy Races and the problems of stereotypes.

Brian and Charlie discuss the first part of 3 Below

Charlie discusses the first season of Titans on DC Universe.

Charlie discusses Death of the Author as it relates to expanded universes and bonus web content. Is canon even worth classifying anymore?

Charlie discusses some of the best shows of the year, and why they are all on Netflix.

Charlies discusses the bes... (sigh) some movies that came out in 2018.

Charlie discusses the best music of 2018, or at least the ones listened to most.

Charlie discusses Santa Claus and performative mythology.

Charlie discusses the first Hellboy trailer and how it looks like a cookie cutter superhero movie.

Charlie discusses the glorious trash fire that is Venom.

Charlie discusses Music, Nostalgia, and power of connecting with others.

Charlie discusses the Arrowverse Elseworlds event, Batwoman, and Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Charlie discusses the archetype of the Devil and how it has changed over time focusing on the works of Tolkien and Infinity War

Charlie discusses the relationship between fandom and the marketplace of ideas, and how our opinions have no correlation to corporate profits.

Charlie discusses editing and the need to find the right words and uses DC and Marvel movies to explain the process.

Charlie discusses the CW Arrowverse up to Elseworlds

Charlie discusses Within Temptation's upcoming tour, The Series of Unfortunate Events Trailer, and the Godzilla- King of the Monsters Trailer

Charlie discuses the Avengers Endgame trailer and what might happen in the movie.

Charlie discusses techniques for conquering writer's block and increasing creativity.

Charlie discusses fandom and some of its toxic tendencies as well as things we can do to make fandom a better experience for everyone.

Charlie discusses the Captain Marvel trailer and the possible problems Disney plus might present for the MCU.

Brian and I discuss Part 1 of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Bewitched is coming back from the creator of Blackish. The Muppet Show is coming to the Disney streaming service. The Munsters are coming back again, but this time by Seth Meyers.

So... I went away for a bit. Brian read The Silmarillion. A brief review of Titans on DC Universe. The cost of streaming and the problems with the Netflix Marvel shows.

Addressing current events...

When creating something new, how do we make sure we are not just triggering nostalgia and actually making something that incorporates our inspirations into something our own.

I talk about how the process of making a cover for my draft fiction helps me focus the narrative and a bit about the future of the podcast.

We need to be careful in our fiction and fandom not to think that every member of a gender or ethnic group are all the same. Embrace diversity. Oh, and what can't I call Hermione a wizard if I want?

Why are you listening? No, seriously, I really want to know. I want to add more philosophical and lit theory discussions to the podcast, and I would love to know what you think about that and if you are interested in it at all. Let's chat.

On today's episode, I go through what I would do if allowed to reboot He-man and the Masters of the Universe.

Brian and Charlie review the first three episodes of Star Wars Resistance and talk a bit about the firing of Chuck Wendig.

How to deal with anxiety, worry, and doubt as a creative person. We have to be honest about the dark things in the corners of our minds and how to break through to get things done.

Fandom isn't just a performative act. It is something we can do alone and without speculating about future projects.

Let's take a break to find awe and enjoyment in the little things of life.

In this episode, Brian and I review the latest Doctor Who episode, "The Woman who fell to Earth."

If you are one of those who has heard or said that we are living in the "darkest timeline" recently, then this episode is for you. We have to fight that feeling, and on today's episode, I explain my method.

How is it that little to no information about a new Star Wars series can create this much conversation.

Wow, this is the 60th episode since moving the podcast to Anchor! So what do I want to talk about today? That nagging itch I have as a fan of fantasy fiction that I just can't find anything to scratch. What do we want now?

This is the audio from a Periscope Audio Live stream. I might start doing more of these in the future. I am curious what you think of the idea. On this stream, we discuss Periscope, my current writing project, and podcasting.

Join Brian and Charlie for a conversation about Antman and Waso.

Why? You need to have a good reason to get you through the hard parts of the process. Let's talk about why I write and why you should too.

Learning to see beyond the problems of today to the goals of tomorrow.

We must find ways to discus the things we find problematic in fandom and media in a way that doesn't play into the worst trope about us. Join me as I talk through my experiences living in a red state and trying to discus problematic media

I think I figured out what the Skull is in Leda's hands...

How this frame is useful and demeaning to the audience and why it is so common.

Let's talk about the new Within Temptation video for The Reckoning and the new trailer for Bumblebee and Nostalgia

There is a strange way I think of my stories and I would like to share it with you.

Let's talk about how Iron Fist season 2 addresses its critics and functions has an effective reboot of the series while using the existing continuity to get there.

Why is it important that any minority is represented in media? I focus most on LGBTQ+ representation since I can speak to it from my own experience.

After watching it again, my opinions haven't changed.

Is the service worth it? No, seriously, I'm asking...

So, National Novel Writing month is a month and a half away, it's time to get our prep started. Here is what I am doing. What are you doing?

Inspiration and the unhelpful metaphor of writer's block.

What is fantasy fiction online? Could worldbuilding make an interesting experience? Let's discuss.

A deep dive into Zuko's character from Avatar: The Last Airbender. What would a movie trilogy based on him look like?

A full album review of Born Again by Raign.

When sharing a story on the internet, what is the best way to do it? Let's explore the question together.

Remember when everything was new and exciting? Is there a way we can get back to that feeling? Here are my experiences and things I have tried.

Let's look for the real heart of nostalgia. Why do we have such a strong connection with the media we loved as kids. I have a theory, and I haven't heard anyone else take this angle on it. I am curious what you think.

A deep dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender by looking at the character of Aang and how Book 1 could have been turned into a good movie. This episode was inspired by Folding Ideas' video, The Last Airbender https://youtu.be/3LlMdPmtVMI

How do conlangs (constructed languages) give us a deeper look into the worlds we love?

Brian and I review Dreadnought by April Daniels the BEST superhero book we have ever read, and we have read a lot. We warn before the spoilers start. If you haven't read this book, read it.

Progress update on Stone of Heaven and the challenge of writing a Trans character as someone who is figuring out their own Trans identity. This is the most personal episode I have ever done, if you know someone struggling with their gender identity, please share this with them.

A response to Karsten Runquist's video Pixar vs Ghibli https://youtu.be/KCGm0gd9ERM focusing on Kishotenketsu as a method for conceiving a story.

Let's talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is an introduction to a new weekly series about the show that will continue every Tuesday.

How different types of narrative can alienate us and our readers. From GRR to Tolkien to Dracula, and even Slime Rancher, there are many ways to tell a story. Each one makes us feel different. Narrative style and voice has a lot to do with our experience of story.

How is your writing going? Today is an update on my writing with the ideas of kishotenketsu, John Truby, and how to use Story Planner.

Rethinking how we interact with social media.

Authority is an illusion. We need to build our communities around curiosity and passion and not around leaders who have to pretend they know everything about everything.

Through and exploration of Steven Universe, Harry Potter, Trollhunter, Lord of the Rings, and A Song of Ice and Fire, I discuss the what makes Fantasy such a different genre and how that makes it more difficult for some people to get into it.

Coping with depression and dysphoria. The music of AViVA. Sound and Self-identity.

As a result of the current state of fandom, we need to unite against the fury infecting our community. Fans must never attempt to police the enjoyment of others. If someone loves what we love, celebrate with them. If someone loves something we don’t, let them be. No one has a right to tell others how to feel about any book, movie, album, or artist. We shouldn’t have to defend others, but we cannot tolerate this hate among our own. Fandom should celebrate what we love, and never tear down what others love. Build each other up, and always have the fun.

Latest episode of Project: Shadow

What doe is mean to be lonely?

Support what you love.

How could Star Trek trip over two tropes with one character in invite my rage and sadness? Find out in this episode of SPOILER filled ranting.

How could Star Trek trip over two tropes with one character in invite my rage and sadness? Find out in this episode of SPOILER filled ranting.

The rage is real, and burning me up. • Unseen judgements • The curse of propriety

Running silent from the devil. • Is Lovecraft controlling the world?

Together, nothing can stand in our way! • Labyrinth of Souls has gone dark and psychedelic.

We need to learn how to talk again. • Everyone is a special snowflake 😤😡 • A call to pity for the broken who hate • Hate is weakness

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Podcast! • Brian celebrates with me • Brian and I discuss Game of Thrones and a Monkey

In a world gone mad.

It's almost been 10 years. • We are X review • Alien Covenant Review Part 1 • Alien Covenant Review Part 2: WTF Ridley Scott • The story is growing.

The Worlds care less about logic than it does a good story. • Discrimination against LGBT is legal according to the Department of Justice. • Stand as a Community or Fall Individualy #LGBT 🏳️‍🌈

How the hell did that outlet get smashed? • The Epic of the step Spider • Have you seen Midnight, Texas? • I finished... oh my, the chaos 🤣

What a wonderful weekend! • Nine Inch Nails Adds Violence with a new EP • Less Than holds up a mirror to society. • The Lovers cries out for pain, pleasure, and oneness. • This Isn't the Place touc...

Today is about The Withering. • I don't think you understand Star Trek • The Mythological Heart of Star Trek and Star Wars • That Fandom don't Love you! • The Power and Joy of Fandom

About yesterday • #ripChester and the struggle to live. • To the Temple of love! It's Sisters of Mercy time • Love under the gun and the secret to life.

The watch word of today is focus • In the fire, a dragon wings might fly.

Thank you all for your support over the years. • Not dead yet. Mistaken identity and misinformation.

Planning, plotting, and scheming. • Have you heard of Nawas? • Everything Right with Wrong by Nawas • The power of So Low • Nawas makes it work. • Who are you Nawas? • I need to get to more convers...

And then the power went out. 😕 • 🍔The Epic Tale of the Hamburger 🍔 • So why was the hamburger upside down? 🍔

Project: Shadow Intro • The real first day back • The Return of the Demerit Badge?

On our way home. • Being Humble with the Amish and KendrIck • We are home.

Shore Leave is over! • Lars' Magical Pupes • Will you pay for Star Trek Discovery?

We are beings of pure question • How do you refuel? • 587- what do you do on vacation?

Project: Shadow Intro • Welcome to P:S 586 • We are now in Kentucky • Happy at Ashland, KY • We are in Maryland, good night

Project; Shadow is moving to Anchor!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Writing is Empathy, Dear White People trailer, beware the media critic

The Futility of Usefulness, Mountain Monsters is back, and Young Dumbledore

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Imperium Galatica II, Classic Games, Shore Leave

Brian and Charlie discuss the Thor: Ragnarok teaser and the Sense8 trailer, Charlie discusses The community of Fandom, the responsibility of content creators to their audience, and IDIC

Learn to love your life, and remember, bullies are weak fearful men.

A discussion about the future of the podcast, and TrollHunters

Write with your own voice, Lucasfilm sues Lightsaber academy, Will we discover Rey's parents in episode VIIm Copyright cases fanfic writers should know, Jessica Jones season 2 directed by women, The Reconnection Project.

Fandom is about what we love, so let's share the love.

hate kills, love heals

Let's talk about music from Mother Feather, Andrew Watt, Train's WTF, and Mega Ran

Reconnecting is hard, Rebirth is awesome, and I am working on a rewrite of The Chain

We are returning to the old ways, and a breakdown of the Star Wars: Rogue One teaser

John Boyega seems to have changed his tune about Poe/Finn

We break down the new movie in spoiler filled detail.

Astronomers found something weird.

If your imagination feels weak, just set a timer and create something.

What is Shadowhunters and who is in it?

Perfectionism the the trick we use on ourselves to keep from doing anything.

Discussing the supreme court decision on Gay Marriage.

What's on the way for Arrow and Flash, Crow updates.

Be yourself, but let other people be themselves

HBO now coming in April for Apple, New Game of Thrones season 5 trailer, Dark Knight v Arrow vid trailer, and Korrasami ride a turtleduck for charity.

Harrison Ford in a plane crash, John Barrowman developes a miniseries based on the 49th Key, Did Raina become Naja on Agents of Shield, and Star Trek meets Metal