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How Did I Miss That?

Lisa Blank

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So apparently I live under a rock most of the time. I’ve never claimed to be up on all the current trends, gossip, or news, but I would have thought I’d known more by now. Quite frequently I stumble across an interesting tidbit, that the rest of the world seems to know, but was lost to me. Enter the How Did I Miss That? Podcast. Join me bi-weekly as I jump down the rabbit hole, researching the things I should be aware of by this age. Maybe you’ll roll your eyes and say, WOW, how did she not ...
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Mythmakers

Oxford Centre for Fantasy

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Welcome to Season 4 of Mythmakers! Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films. Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world's greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, and th ...
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Today on Mythmakers, the Oxford Centre for Fantasy meets the winner of the Golden Pencil Prize for the best Dutch children's book of the year, Yorick Goldewijk, as his novel debuts in English. Movies Showing Nowhere, a fascinating middle-grade novel about memories, loss and time travel, is set in a special cinema which takes the hero, Cate, on an u…
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Lisa is back from her Alaskan voyage and ready to share all she learned about our largest state. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubrey host another podcast, GGWP: The Good Gam…
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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 chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Which was your first Robin? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding speaks with author T.K. Hall about Robin Hood and how this tale has changed with the centuries. We take our cue from the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring where Galadriel says 'History became legend. Legend became myth.' Do all Robin stories fall somewhere along that line? Tim has…
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One of the hottest series romances may be fiction, but it's definitely steeped in a few bits of history, too. Not many, but who's counting! How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubr…
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It's been determined that Lisa's mind is an endless rabbit hole that leads to some of the most random research topics. Find out how episode 3 led to episode 13 and how it's linked to today's discussion. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.in…
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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 chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Volcanoes erupting on the moon while T-rex looked on? What? Join Lisa as she finds out more about the bright night light and it's history. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubre…
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Join Lisa as she learns all about the greatest showing of athletic prowess the world has ever seen. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubrey host another podcast, GGWP: The Good …
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One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy - and so on today’s episode of Mythmakers, we are delighted to meet Liz Hyder, author of award-winning Bearmouth and forthcoming The Twelve (coming October 2024 from Pushkin Press). The Twelve is a wonderful YA fantasy adventure set in Pembrokeshire Wales, it is a gripping mystery …
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Explore the world's most remote island...hint, it was referenced in the last episode and is off the coast of Chile. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubrey host another podcast,…
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Lisa is back after a way too long break due to some major technical difficulties! Join her to learn all about the ROUS that seems to be everywhere these days. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and h…
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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 chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has teamed up with the next generation, in her daughter Pheobe Gittins and her writing partner Arty Papageorgiou, to produce an anime-style fantasy film based on the story of Helm Hammerhand and his family. …
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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 chapter by chapter, novelist Julia Golding will reveal new details that you might not have noticed and techniques that will only go to increase your pleasure in future re-readings of our favourite …
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Ever wondered what it would be like to be caught in a living nightmare and shipped off to a mysterious island to attend a lethal boarding school? You can find out by joining Julia Golding and Lucy Strange on today’s episode of Mythmakers as they celebrate the publishing of Lucy's new middle grade novel: The Island at the Edge of Night. Stick around…
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Amazon has released its teaser trailer and the first 'behind the scenes' video of The Rings of Power: Season 2. Join Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers to find out what appears to be included in this upcoming season. Do you share our hopes and fears that this series might not regain its mojo? Is it too sprawling, as Julia believes, or d…
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Very excitingly, Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis have announced that they are teaming up for a new film: The Hunt for Gollum. Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding will take us through the material that they will be drawing on and what the story possibilities are in this LotR prequel. Don't forget to let us know what you'd like…
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Today on Mythmakers we enter into the second part of our discussion of evil in fantasy stories, progressing on to contemporary fantasy stories, and beginning with Harry Potter. Who is the most interesting evil character in Rowling's world? See if you agree with Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker’s picks! The discussion moves on to mad scientists, spa…
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Terry Pratchett famously said that “dark lords should be rationed” - but there is so much more to say about evil in fantasy than the cliche of the dark lord in a sinister tower at the bottom right of your map! On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker look at the philosophical underpinnings of evil, starting with the Inklin…
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Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers where we've boldly picked our top five moments in The Lord of the Rings novels! Have a listen as Julia Golding takes a closer look at each moment, diving into what exactly makes these five the top contenders. Agree with our choices? Let us know! For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writ…
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Today, Lisa jumps down the rabbit hole of one of her favorite hobbies...board games, to find out where they originated and when the hobby may have begun. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her de…
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Welcome back to Feature Friday and Happy Fiesta to those in San Antonio! This week, Lisa introduces you to her maker friend, Stephanie Peña-Frost with The Princess and the Monkey, who is Fiesta personified. https://www.facebook.com/princessandthemonkeyhomedecor https://www.instagram.com/princessandthemonkey/ How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa B…
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Join in on today’s episode of Mythmakers as we dive into the surprising similarities between writing historical fiction and fantasy fiction. Julia Golding, whose adult historical novel ‘The Persephone Code’ comes out this week, reflects on her experience of writing both. We go through the research, locations, rule setting and much more that goes in…
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Phobias are for real y'all! Join Lisa as she figures out just what phobias plague her and a few others that you may not have heard of before. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Au…
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It's Feature Friday! Today Lisa introduces you to one of her favorite local woodworkers, Priscilla Jones with From Heart to Home Designs. You can find Priscilla's amazing creations on her socials and website using the links below. https://www.fromhearttohomedesigns.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fromhearttohomedesigns https://www.instagram.com/fromh…
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What's all this fuss about romantasy? Accompany Julia Golding on today’s episode of Mythmakers on a quest for the origin of this sub-fantasy genre, and for the subsequent deep dive into Rebecca Yarros' breakout success: Fourth Wing. Can you find the recipe for a successful romantasy? Is it too late to join in the craze if you are a writer whose boo…
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While researching for a family vacation, Lisa uncovers an unknown, at least to her, fact about our 49th state. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubrey host another podcast, GGWP…
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Welcome to Feature Friday! After last Friday's episode where Lisa introduced Nut Monkey, a local business, she decided to make it a weekly occurrence. Now every Friday you'll hear about a different small, local, business with a story to tell. This week is all about Sola & Stem Wood Florals! https://www.facebook.com/sola.and.stem https://www.instagr…
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has raised some questions as to whether or not it is right to move a story’s adaptation to a different country. Is it cultural appropriation or a justifiable reinterpretation? On today’s episode of Mythmakers, we’re taking a journey through Blade Runner, Matilda, and Wonka to HG Wells. Join the discussion as Julia Golding c…
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When a friend returns from a trip to Hawaii, Lisa is fascinated by one of the highlights of his trip. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howdidimissthatpodcast She and her dear friend Aubrey host another podcast, GGWP: The Goo…
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Lisa talks about her favorite snack and the origins of its primary ingredient. http://www.nutmonkeycheese.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nutmonkeycheese https://www.instagram.com/nutmonkeycheese/ How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
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What makes for a good adaptation of a beloved book series? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the latest fantasy series to undergo a significant adaptation: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. What are the strengths of the book? What went wrong - or right - in the movie adaptation in 2010? And what has Disney made of t…
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Welcome to the first episode of How Did I Miss That?! Join Lisa as she jumps down the rabbit hole researching the interesting, but previously unknown to her, fact that Liza Minnelli is Judy Garland's daughter. How Did I Miss That? is hosted by Lisa Blank. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdidimissthatpodcast or on Instagram: https:/…
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On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Julia Golding reviews the latest Netflix fantasy film offering: Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Take a listen and see if you agree with her verdict! We’ll take a moment to think about the modern version of fairytale heroines - are they really so original? For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, …
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What effect has Peter Jackson’s filming of two Tolkien trilogies had on New Zealand? Has New Zealand skewed our appreciation of Tolkien's works? What would happen if future filmmakers chose other locations - or ventured into a CGI environment? Julia Golding has just arrived back from visiting this beautiful country, we invite you to join us as she …
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The Oscars are fast approaching and we’re starting off Season 5 of Mythmakers with Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discussing the intriguing history of awards and fantasy films. It may not be true that fantasy films don't receive recognition, but which ones tend to attract the votes? And why don't performances in fantasy films receive many nominat…
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As 2023 — and our fourth season of Mythmakers — draw to a close, we’re taking a look back at our 5 most popular episodes of the season. Whether you’re interested in vampires and werewolves, or the phenomenon of smaller than average folk being a story’s focus, or if you share our overwhelming fascination with the great J.R.R. Tolkien and his fellow …
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It would seem that every fandom is getting its own universe; First Marvel, then DC, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter and now the Whoniverse. Is this phenomenon good for the future of fantasy creativity? Which universes are flourishing, and which are exhausted? Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker to consider this phenomenon and its effects, is i…
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Dr Who is celebrating 60 years and getting its own Whoniverse - thanks to the BBC link up with Disney. To celebrate this most British of time travellers, Julia Golding is joined by two Dr Who experts, Steve Cole and MG Harris. Both have written for the Dr Who spin-off books Steve, in particular, is very involved in current and future plans, includi…
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Dr Who is celebrating 60 years and getting its own Whoniverse - thanks to the BBC link up with Disney. To celebrate this most British of time travellers, Julia Golding is joined by two Dr Who experts, Steve Cole and MG Harris. Both have written for the Dr Who spin-off books Steve, in particular, is very involved in current and future plans, includi…
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60 years on from the death of CS Lewis how is his legacy viewed? We’ll look at him as writer, academic and as a Christian apologist. Join us to find out why he is like camembert and to discover the hidden Lewis novel that you've probably not read - and yet it is arguably his best work for adults. Why has he attracted detractors, from his own biogra…
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We are set for outer space as Julia Golding talks to the award-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine. David shares his journey into science fiction writing and guides us through a deep dive into the pulp fiction of the mid-20th century - so get your boy, babe, and bug-eyed monster ready! David is not just a writer, but an expert on sci-fi,…
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We are set for outer space as Julia Golding talks to the award-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine. David shares his journey into science fiction writing and guides us through a deep dive into the pulp fiction of the mid-20th century - so get your boy, babe, and bug-eyed monster ready! David is not just a writer, but an expert on sci-fi,…
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As Halloween approaches Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the fantasy origins of two of our favourite spooky creatures - Vampires and Werewolves. Who was the inspiration for the first vampire novel? What are the origins of werewolves? Stop press - there is both a vampire and a werewolf in Tolkien’s works - but where? What evolving metaphors …
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Join us for a very special episode of Mythmakers: an Inklings style reading of our finalists in the inaugural Oxford/Pushkin Children's Fantasy Prize. Meet all of the talented writers who made it to the finals and stay tuned to hear who our winner is! For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our a…
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Join Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker as they discuss the issue of scale when writing fantasy. Starting small by thinking of smaller than average people at the heart of a story, follow us as we travel from Aristophanes “The Frogs” all the way to Barbie, with an in-depth discussion of the inner lives of hobbits. Does being small equate to being simp…
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Internationally acclaimed fantasy author, Anna Waterworth, pays a visit to the Mythmakers studio to talk about her latest book, The Girl who Grew Wings. She discusses with Julia Golding the origins of the novel and the retelling of ancient myths, particularly in her case the story of Icarus. How do you handle dark material when writing for younger …
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It is a dangerous business going out of your front door, according to Bilbo - but so is studying Tolkien! On today’s episode, Julia Golding reports on current scholarship on Tolkien, thanks to the Tolkien's Words and Worlds conference at Corpus Christi College on the 2nd and 3rd of September of this year. What is the big mystery behind Tolkien's na…
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Today’s episode of Mythmakers is the third part of our series looking into four of the main Inklings members. In the second part of our Inklings Evening, where our esteemed guests recreated the type of literary discussion that the original group would have engaged in, Colin Duriez takes us through Tolkien's participation in the group and how he, a …
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