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Books UndoneWhen Religion Becomes Strategy: Political Theory in DuneDune is, by no means, a simple book. It examines how an environment shapes a society and its politics, how political and economic power intertwine, and how resources can both provoke or deter war. It speaks about the consequences of scarcity, and how differently we treat abundance when it overflows.With that in mind, this episode will focus on two key threads—details often smoothed in adaptations: the geopolitics of Dune's universe, and how religion and myth are leveraged to manufacture authority.Let's get this book undone.Check my latest book, Th...
2026-02-181h 16
Media Melanie TVSchool Spirits Season 3 Trailer Reaction: Split River High DEMOLISHED by Dr. Price (Jennifer Tilly)?The School Spirits Season 3 trailer and promotional poster is finally here, and it changes EVERYTHING! I'm breaking down that shocking dollhouse fire, the secret behind Split River’s origins, and whether or not Simon can finally escape. Plus, more on Dr. Hunter-Price played by icon Jennifer Tilly. What was your favorite part of the trailer? Do you think Split River is getting demolished? Let me know your theories in the comments! Watch + Subscribe on YouTube for more TV Talk.4:25: Trailer Breakdown21:21: Theories26:06: Megan & Nate Trinrud (Showrunners) latest interviewSubscribe for everything SCHOOL SPIRITS (Paramount+). I'll be back with 3 videos a we...
2026-01-0930 min
Books UndoneWe Lie, Therefore We Think: The Linguistics of Deception in EmbassytownEmbassytown is one of the most extraordinary linguistic thought-experiments in modern SFF. This episode explores how Miéville uses language—not just as a tool for communication, but as the very architecture of consciousness, politics, and power.We look at how signs and symbols shape meaning, why the Hosts can't lie, Avice’s role as a living simile and the moment language evolves into something new.If you love stories where words remake the world, this is for you.My substack: https://liviajelliot.substack.comMy book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...
2026-01-071h 12
Books UndoneBroken Heroes, Broken Ethics: Guests Talk on Watchmen (by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons)Watchmen: the greatest graphic novel ever written, a Rorschach test on morality where every character’s goodness is afflicted with greyness and nuance. Join me in a terrific group discussion with Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), and Britton (from smectite).My Substack: https://liviajelliot.substack.comGet The Omens of War: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNN94R17
2025-12-031h 06
Books UndoneNo Exit from Half-Life: Demiurges and Unanswered Questions in UbikJoe, like Plato's escaped prisoner, is forced to confront a possibility that his world is not the 'real' one at all. In this podcast, I analyse Ubik's layered realities.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.substack.com
2025-11-1254 min
Lih Num LivroPersuasão - Jane AustenVocê já se arrependeu de uma decisão tomada por influência de outros? No episódio de hoje, vamos explorar a história de Anne Elliot, a protagonista mais madura de Jane Austen em "Persuasão". Oito anos após ser convencida a romper seu noivado com o então pobre oficial da marinha Frederick Wentworth, a vida a coloca novamente frente a frente com seu antigo amor. Agora, no entanto, os papéis se inverteram: a família de Anne enfrenta a ruína, enquanto o Capitão Wentworth retorna da guerra como um homem rico e cobiçado....
2025-10-2745 min
Books UndoneWe Are Someone's Dream: Guests Talk on The Circular Ruins by Jorge Luis Borges"The goal that led him on was not impossible, though it was clearly supernatural: he wanted to dream a man." This is the premise of another mind-blowing, reality-bending short-story by Jorge Luis Borges: The Circular Ruins.Join me in a Guests Talk with a dream cast of guests: Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), Kris (from A Fictional Escapist), P.L. Stuart (author of A Drowned Kingdom Saga), Jose (from José's Fantasy Worlds), and Dr Philip Chase (author of The Edan Trilogy).Subscribe to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.substack.comBooks m...
2025-10-0158 min
Books UndoneWhen Books Offend Us: What Our Taste Reveals About OurselvesWe are slowly losing our ability to question ourselves—our likes, our preferences, our judgements on literature... and from there, we're one step away from no longer questioning why we hate something. After all, "What do you despise? By this are you truly known". This episode is actually a response to fellow BookTuber Britton from SomeOkieDude. Back in April (2025) he spoke about political commentary in fiction and made quite a compelling call of action: "[...] if there is a book or show that rubbed you the wrong way, I want you to sit back and think about why it...
2025-08-2720 min
Books UndoneOne Voice, Many Layers - Guests Talk on Fluid Narrators w/ Amy MintonJoin me as I chat with Amy Minton about the author-narrator-character relation, focal distance in framed narratives and multi-timeline stories, and how to ground your reader... and perhaps frustrate them, but in good measure. This is a spoiler-lite episode focused on the craft, and we'll mention plenty of examples.Find Amy at: https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_StoryCheck my Substack: https://liviajelliot.substack.comBOOKS & SHORT STORIES MENTIONED:"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley"Cloud Atlas" by David Mitchell"The Kingkiller Chronicles" by Patrick Rothfuss"Slaughterhouse Five" by Kurt Vonnegut"Maus"...
2025-08-061h 02
Books UndoneThe World Doesn't Need You: Existentialism in AnnihilationAnnihilation is a challenge to humanity's perennial navel-gazing. It confronts us with the terrifying idea that the universe is not hostile—it simply doesn't care about us. In this episode, I will discuss three way sin which it challenges the biologist's (and thus the reader's) reality.You can find the full transcript, all citations, and get my free novella at: https://liviajelliot.substack.com
2025-07-0245 min
Books UndoneLies That Become Truths: Twisted History in Snail on the SlopeSnail on the Slope has a turbulent history, but the Strutgastkys themselves considered it as "the most perfect and the most valuable of [their] works". Let's get this book undone; we will review my proposed interpretation, and also the authors' intended one.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.substack.com
2025-06-1151 min
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: J.A.J. Minton (Discovery, a cosmic horror)"Take it back. I want ignorance again. What is the limit of human comprehension? How much can the abyss stare back at you before you flinch?" This is one of the many open questions explored in DISCOVERY, a cosmic horror debut by JAJ Minton.In this interview, we first dive into the process of crafting a book as a team, and then we dive into some of the key themes, including a human-centric world, religions and cults (including a cult to AIs), the characters own personal discovery, and the permanence of conflict and struggle.Subscribe...
2025-05-281h 23
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: Bert-Oliver Boehmer (The Galacticide Series)Author Spotlights are back, and in this episode I'm in conversation with Bert-Oliver Boehmer, author of the Galacticide series--a modern-but-classical military sci-fi with a dash of first-contact, galactic politics, and fast-paced action.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella, THE GENESIS OF CHANGE: https://liviajelliot.com/FIND THE GALACTICIDE SERIES: https://www.galacticide.comREAD MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2025-05-141h 13
Books UndoneVoicing the Page: Literary Nuance in Audiobooks with Narrator Alison Phoenix Dance With Me is one of my most personal books, and having a narrator that could translate the literary elements while giving life to a diverse cast was incredibly important. Join me as I chat to audiobook narrator Alison Phoenix, and deep-dive into the perks of audiobook narration.DANCE WITH ME is available on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/liviajelliot/dance-with-meFind Alison Phoenix:- Website: https://alisonphoenixnarration.wordpress.com/- Audible: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Alison+Phoenix
2025-04-2432 min
Books UndoneWhen Life’s Meaning Isn’t Your Own: Existentialism in "Walking on Glass"Is life purposeless and meaningless? Can we survive when our purpose is shattered? Those are some of the questions presented in a cerebral book, a gem of Scottish fiction: 'Walking on Glass' by Iain Banks. Let's get this book undone!TRANSCRIPT:All the links are in the transcript here: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2025/02-podcast-walking-on-glassREAD MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:- On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories- On iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2025-03-1948 min
Books UndoneAre Books Political? Or Are We Asking The Wrong Question?Are books political? I think we're asking the wrong question. Let's dive in!Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella, The Genesis of Change: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT:All the links are in the transcript here: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2025/01-podcast-political-booksREAD MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:- On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories- On iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2025-02-2724 min
FIScastS3- EP. 11: 🎙️ 23 Crises, 650 Pieces, and a Coup d’État: Inside the World Peace GamesVenture behind the scenes of the World Peace Games with Mr. Chambers and his five insightful guests Yohan, Xavier, Livia, Mrs. Elliot and Mr. Mata.Together, they break down how 23 simultaneous crises unfold across four distinct spheres, the team effort behind creating over 650 intricate game pieces, and the dramatic twists of staging a coup d’état. They also share how unexpected saboteurs add extra layers of challenge, emphasizing the critical thinking, diplomacy, and collaboration skills needed to achieve a peaceful resolution. Tune in for an inside look at this thrilling educational experience!
2025-02-1417 min
Books UndoneNobody Remembers The Real World: Guests Talk On "The Escher Man"Cyberpunk is back, and we're discussing "The Escher Man", with SPFBO semi-finalist Sarah K Balstrup, FanFi addict reviewer Charlie Cavendish, and the author himself, T.R. Napper.Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives (and get a free novella!: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738SOME OF THE PAPERS AND BOOKS MENTIONED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38694651/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22522805-the-buried-gianthttps://www.goodreads.com...
2025-02-131h 03
Curious Kid PodcastCurious About RainIn episode 290, we get curious about rain for Omari, Nyima, Sienna, Livia, Elliot, Isaac, Adrian, Alana, Piers, Elliot, and Aelius. We learn how rain is formed, why rain is so important, and Noah shares five unbelievable rain facts, like how long it takes a raindrop to fall from the clouds to the ground.
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2025-01-2615 min
Books UndoneThe Labyrinth of Our Choices: Crossing The Garden of Forking PathsWe're going back to the Borgesian Labyrinths with "The Garden of Forking Paths." My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), and Britton (aka SomeOkieDude).Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives (and get a free novella!: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:- On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories- On iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738
2025-01-1641 min
Genre Blender12: Nerding Out for the New YearWhat a year! Kris and Rian discuss their approaches to goal-setting for the new year, compare their yearly themes for 2025, then celebrate their best-of-2024 books, TV shows and games. They also hint at their wish lists for the podcast.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Read Watch Play updates
10:43 Intro to main topic: nerding out for the new year
11:16 Kris’s books, TV, ga...
2025-01-0654 min
Books UndoneWe Are What We Remember: The Existential Debacle in "The Escher Man"A discussion on the relationship between memory and identity, as presented in The Escher Man, the latest cyberpunk release from T.R. Napper.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/20-podcast-escher-manAll the links are in the transcript here!READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:- On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories- On iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2024-12-1837 min
Books UndoneIdeas are Not Bulletproof: Discussing V for Vendetta, The Dispossessed, and 1984A cross-over discussion about ideas, deconstructing V's iconic phrase and analysing it under the light of V for Vendetta itself, 1984, and The Dispossessed.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/19-podcast-bulletproofideas All the links are in the transcript here!READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2024-11-2139 min
Books UndoneThe Mask Won’t Save You: Guests Talk On V for VendettaToday, we're discussing one of the most famous graphic novels out there--V for Vendetta. Not for the faint of heart, and one piece that remains as timeless as 1984. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), and Britton (aka SomeOkieDude).Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives (and get a free novella!: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:- On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories- On iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738
2024-11-051h 00
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: T.R. Napper - Cyberpunk AuthorThis time, the Spotlight is on the Doctor of Cyberpunk himself, Ditmar award-winning author, and fellow Aussie, T.R. Napper. Today we're discussing his novella, Ghosts of the Neon God.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella, THE GENESIS OF CHANGE: https://liviajelliot.com/FIND T.R. Napper: http://www.nappertime.com/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:> On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories> On iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2024-10-1742 min
Este dia e aquele DiaMulheres maduras são ensináveis | Patrícia CamposNosso segundo passo nessa conversa sobre o amadurecimento em Cristo passa por algo essencial, sermos mulheres ensináveis. Uma vez que nos tornamos discípulas de Jesus, seremos suas discípulas até o fim. Por isso, começamos reconhecendo o quanto precisamos aprender. Mas nem sempre isso é simples, afinal, nosso coração duro e orgulhoso tende a nos enganar pra valer! Então, vamos juntas pensar e refletir o quanto precisamos buscar ter um coração acessível e humilde para sermos ensinadas e corrigidas. Mulheres maduras são ensináveis e dessa vez eu conversei com a minha amiga e uma mu...
2024-10-0749 min
Books UndoneThe Puzzle Left Behind: On Worldbuilding Through OmissionIn this episode, I discuss reading for world-building, as presented by Ada Palmer on her foreword for The Book of the New Soon. This is a short episode, and spoiler-lite.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/17-podcast-worldbuilding All the links are in the transcript here!READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2024-10-0320 min
LesenswertPride and Prejudice von Jane Austen – Lieblingsbuch aus gutem GrundIn der dreizehnten und ersten Folge der zweiten Staffel besprechen Livia und Ada das Buch «Pride and Prejudice» von Jane Austen, auch bekannt als Livias Lieblingsbuch. Gemeinsam ergründen sie diesen zeitlosen, feministischen Klassiker und stossen gleich mehrmals auf Austens Genie was Sprache, Charaktere und Witz angeht. Ob es lesenswert ist, muss diese Folge nicht diskutiert werden. Aber wieso es das ist und weshalb man es unbedingt selbst lesen soll, das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge!Anbei findet ihr alle relevanten Links zur 13. Folge:Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen: https://www.orellfuessli.ch/shop/home/artik...
2024-09-251h 51
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: C.B. Lansdell (author of Far Removed)It's time for another spotlight, this time featuring author C.B.Lansdell as we talk about her prequel novella, The Tidelings of Dras Sayve. We also touch some topics about her debut book Far Removed, but those are spoiler-free!Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/FIND CB LANSDELL:> All links: https://cblansdell.com/links/> Far Removed: https://books2read.com/farremoved/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:> On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstories> On iOS: https://apple...
2024-09-191h 02
Books UndoneFantasy Worlds, No Comfort: Guests Talk on Trauma In Fictional CharactersThe speculative element of Fantasy and SciFi makes them a remarkable medium to portray a variety of trauma. In this episode, I'm joined by authors Joshua Walker, B.S.H. Garcia (Bethany), and Calum Lott, alongside reviewer Kristen Shaffer to discuss a range of topics within this theme.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/FIND THE AUTHORS:> Joshua Walker: https://joshuawalkerauthor.com/> BSH Garcia: https://linktr.ee/bshgarcia> Calum Lott: https://linktr.ee/valsollas> Kristen Shaffer: https...
2024-09-0551 min
Books UndoneThe Next Time You Kill Me: Guests Talk On "Death And The Compass"Today, we're discussing another famous story from Jorge Luis Borges--Death and the Compass. If you're looking for an accessible Borges story, then this is it. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain) and Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker).Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives (and get a free novella!: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738
2024-08-2345 min
Fantasy Talks LiveEpisode 28 - Author Interview with Livia J. Elliot from Unearthed Stories and Books UndoneIn this episode I talk to Livia J. Elliot, author of the interactive fiction collection Unearthed Stories and host of the Books Undone Podcast.
You can find out more about Livia and her work over at www.liviajelliot.com
2024-08-1759 min
Books UndoneLost History, Forgotten Identity: How Wolfe's "Shadow & Claw" Confronts Collective MemoryIn this episode, I discuss memory and truth as presented in Shadow & Claw, the first two volumes of The Book of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. This is quite a philosophical episode, and I really enjoyed shared it.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives and a free novella: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/16-podcast-shadow-and-claw/ All the links are in the transcript here!READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple...
2024-08-0748 min
Sci-Fi CircuitBabel-17 by Samuel R DelaneyIn this episode, we discuss Babel-17 by Samuel R Delaney
Find Varsha, Jarrod, Chris, Livia and Susana at
Varshahttps://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSusana Imaginariohttps://www.youtube.com/@denofthewyrdJarrod https://www.youtube.com/@thefantasythinkerChris Mohanhttps://www.youtube.com/@chrismohanLivia J Elliothttps://www.youtube.com/@liviajelliotIf you'd like to join us on these discussions, consider checking out the page-chewing forum at https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/
2024-07-311h 12
Fantasy for the AgesFavorite Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books: More of the Top 80! (Part 2 of 4)Here’s our second episode of this series, sharing a great list of favorite fantasy and science fiction books and series. 45 content creators submitted their favorite reads. How do these shape up? Favorites 41-60 are here for you today, more books for your TBR lists.
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2024-07-1920 min
Books UndoneBetween Reality and Unreality: Guests Talk on Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis TertiusToday, we're discussing the most Borgesian short-story Borges himself wrote—Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), José (from José's Amazing Worlds), Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker), AP Canavan (aka, The Critical Drgaon), and Javier (from JamReads).Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738
2024-07-101h 08Sci-Fi CircuitThe Stars My Destination by Alfred BesterIn this episode we discuss The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester.
Find Varsha, Jarrod, Livia, Chris and Susana at
Varshahttps://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSusana Imaginariohttps://www.youtube.com/@denofthewyrdJarrod https://www.youtube.com/@thefantasythinkerChris Mohanhttps://www.youtube.com/@chrismohanLivia J Elliothttps://www.youtube.com/@liviajelliotIf you'd like to join us on these discussions, consider checking out the page-chewing forum at https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/
2024-06-301h 20
Books UndoneWe're Fascinated By Tragedy. On The Believability of DystopiasIn this episode, I answer Britton's question of Why are we so fascinated by tragedy? by discussing readers' perceptions of utopia and dystopia/grimdark settings. This is a short-spoiler-lite episode, but I still include some quotes from books as well as my own thoughts.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/15-podcast-utopiavsdystopia/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple.co/48IcnYm
2024-06-2621 min
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: B.S.H. Garcia (The Heart of Quinaria)An interview with author B.S.H. Garcia about her prequel novellas From the Ashes and From the Depths, both of which are part of her epic fantasy series, The Heart of Quinaria. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but only regarding the novellas.If you want to get bite-sized deep-dives and prose analyses, join to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/FIND BETHANY: https://www.bshgarcia.com/READ LIVIA'S INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apple...
2024-06-051h 08Sci-Fi CircuitDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K DickIn this episode we discuss Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick.
Find Varsha, Jarrod, Chris, Susana, Livia and Robyn at
Varshahttps://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSusana Imaginariohttps://www.youtube.com/@denofthewyrdJarrod https://www.youtube.com/@thefantasythinkerChris Mohanhttps://www.youtube.com/@chrismohanLivia J Elliothttps://www.youtube.com/@liviajelliotRobyn https://www.youtube.com/@bookendsandbiscuitsIf you'd like to join us on these discussions, consider checking out the...
2024-05-311h 22
Este dia e aquele DiaEsperança em meio ao luto por um filhoExistem momentos na vida em que compreendemos mais profundamente que a nossa segurança e a nossa esperança estão apenas em Cristo Jesus e que ele é o único suficiente. O que é experimentar a dor de uma perda? E quando essa perda é de um filho? O que o Evangelho nos oferece em momentos assim, de profunda escuridão? Há esperança?
Certamente há esperança, consolo e graça sobre graça em Jesus! Conversei com minha amiga Rafaela Miranda sobre o que Deus a ensinou e tem ensinado vivenciando o luto, uma gravidez de risco e a esperança que jamais no...
2024-05-271h 09
Books UndoneThe Mechanics of Storytelling: Writing for TTRPGs w/ Greg WunderlingStorytelling and world-building in TTRPGs, video-games, and books (especially fantasy and science) have a lot in common... but also enough difference to be a completely different experience for writers and readers/players alike. Join me in this episode as I chat with game master and writer Gregory Wunderling about key differences between both mediums.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep-dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/GREG'S LINKS:Website: https://www.gregorywunderlin.com/Multi book link: https://geni.us/TheSoulofChaosCamp Dragon: https://campdragononline.com/
2024-05-2257 min
Este dia e aquele DiaQuando os dias difíceis chegam | Episódio 1 Temporada 6Neste podcast sempre compartilhamos de conversas, histórias, leituras (e o que mais vier), procurando dividir sobre a vida cristã que acontece no cotidiano, na ordinário. E este episódio também é sobre isso, mas ele fala sobre quando o extraordinário invade os nossos dias comuns e nos leva a períodos e dias que parecem virar nossa vida de cabeça para baixo. Porém, dias em que temos a oportunidade de enxergar a graça e a bondade de Deus em meio a dias difíceis. O que acontece quando os dias difíceis chegam?
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2024-05-131h 04
Books UndoneNever Alone, Never Stranded: Interpersonal Connections in Death StrandingIn this episode, I discuss the five stages of human connections as presented in the novelisation of the famous videogame, Death Stranding. The discussion contains elements of both the books (it's a duology) and mechanics of the game. As usual, this is my subjective opinion, and may or may not be what Kojima (the creator) intended. Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/TRANSCRIPT: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/13-podcast-deathstranding/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS...
2024-05-0953 min
Books UndoneTo Love The Journey: Knights Radiants As Stoic Philosophers (Stormlight Archive)Today, I'll argue that the First Ideal of the Knight Radiants' Immortal Words can be interpreted according to the Stoic principles. As usual, this is my subjective opinion and may or may not be what Sanderson intended. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ.Join to my newsletter to get bite-sized bookish deep dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/ TRANSCRIPT:https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/12-podcast-stormlight/ READ...
2024-04-2533 min
Books UndoneThis Podcast Exists In The Library of Babel: A Guests TalkToday's episode is Guests Talk #3, and we're chatting about The Library of Babel, a short story by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. My guests today are Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), José (from José's Amazing Worlds), Susana Imáginario (author of Timelessness series, and booktuber at Den of the Wyrd), and Jarrod (from The Fantasy Thinker).Join to my newsletter for bite-sized bookish deep dives: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/READ MY INTERACTIVE STORIES:On Android: https://bit.ly/unearthedstoriesOn iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unearthed-stories/id6474701738
2024-04-0455 min
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: Karl ForshawToday we have another Spotlight! This time, I interview author Karl Forshaw about his fantasy debut book, Renia, part one of the Luna Ruinam series. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, they only cover Renia, and no subsequent books. Wanna get bite-sized bookish deep dives? Join to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/ FIND KARL: Purchase Renia @ Broken Binding: https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/product-page/renia-karl-forshaw Purchase Renia @ Silverstones Books: https://silverstonesbooks.com/product/renia/ Website: https://www.karlforshaw.co.uk/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lunaruinam Instagram...
2024-03-2151 min
Books UndoneSpotlight 2: Susana ImaginarioHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we have another Spotlight. Alongside Varsha from ReadingByTheRainyMountain, we interview author Susana Imaginario about her slipstream mythological series Timelessness. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, they only cover Timelessness, and NOT her upcoming book Oublié. Wanna get bite-sized bookish deep dives and talk to me? Join to my newsletter: https://liviajelliot.com/newsletter/web/ FIND SUSANA: Website: https://linktr.ee/chronodendron Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Chronodendron Get Wyrd Gods: https...
2024-03-1051 min
Books UndoneEnforced Utopia, Subtle Dystopia: Guests Talk On "Rejoice" by Steven EriksonHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot and today we have our second Guest Talk, featuring a book that was a five-stars read for me. Rejoice, a Knife to the Heart by Steven Erikson... and yes, that's the author of Malazan Book of the Fallen.The guests today are: Varsha from Reading by the Rainy Mountain, Jarrod from The Fantasy Thinker, Susana from Den of the Wyrd, and AP Canavan also known as Critical Dragon.Subscribe to my newsletter for bookish discussions: https://liviajelliot/newsletter/web
2024-02-221h 21
Books UndoneBred For War: Non-Conflict in "Rejoice" by Steven EriksonHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we will discuss "Rejoice: A Knife to the Heart" by Steven Erikson. It's a utopia, published in 2018 but written like classical scifi and verging on political philosophy. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ. Find the transcript on my website: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2024/9-podcast-rejoice/ Where else can you find me? If you...
2024-02-1533 min
First Chapter ReadsFirst Chapter Reads E18This week I have the interesting pleasure of reading my first digital interactive book. I do remember many years ago reading physical YA mystery books, where different decisions brought you to different pages. But I think technology has really improved this experience.Livia J. Elliot is a SFF writer, born and raised in Argentina and currently based in Australia. As a child, Livia enjoyed plucking her family’s library to immerse herself in different worlds. She read Sherlock Holmes’ adventures, historical novels, non-fiction, paranormal suspense, sci-fi and dystopian classics, Shakespeare, and anything she could find. She discovered fant...
2024-02-1319 min
Books UndoneAuthor Spotlight: Joshua Walker Hello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot. Today we are starting a new series--Authors Spotlight! Here, I interview authors to do deep-dives into the themes in their works... and we are starting with Joshua Walker, one of #thebreakins and debut author of The Rest of the Gods, a prequel novella to his world The Song of the Sleepers. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, they only cover The Rest to the Gods--so no spoilers for the series here! FIND JOSHUA: ► Website: https://ww...
2024-02-0844 min
Books UndoneExpelled From Within: Guests Talk on House Taken Over by Julio CortazarHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today I have something new four you--the first Guests Talk of the podcast! In this series, I'll invite authors, reviewers, BookTubers and Bookstagrammers to join me on deep-dives of different books and stories, from short-fiction (like today!) to full novels. Today, alongside Varsha (from Reading by the Rainy Mountain), José (from José's Amazing Worlds), and Susana Imáginario (author of Timelessness series, and booktuber at Den of the Wyrd), I'm discussion HOUSE TAKEN OVER by Julio Cortazar. Full disclosure: there are...
2024-01-2440 min
Books UndoneThoughtcrime, Unspeak: How Newspeak Shapes RealityHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we will discuss Newspeak, the fictional language that is under development in the famous novel 1984, written by George Orwell. It's a classic dystopia, but it is so deep, that I couldn't fit it entirely in a single chapter... so today, we'll only focus on language-related elements. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ. Find the...
2024-01-1024 min
Books UndoneLanguage Is Thought: Linguistic Relativity in Babel-17Hello, everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we will discuss BABEL-17, a classic sci-fi by Samuel R. Delaney. I came across it thanks to a recommendation of a BookTube channel I watch regularly, @johanareads. In this episode, I will discuss the book's central theme of linguistic relativism. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ. Find the transcript on my website: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2023/6...
2023-12-1327 min
Books UndoneYou Are Worth It: Trauma, Intelligence, and Respect in "Flowers for Algernon"Hello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we will discuss FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON by Daniel Keys, and we will discuss the many heart-breaking realisations discussed in a sci-fi masterwork centred on neurodivergency and trauma. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ. Find the transcript on my website: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2023/5-podcast-flowersforalgernon/ Where else can you find me? If you want to...
2023-11-1334 min
Books UndoneDon't Ask Why: The Simplification of Reasoning in "Fahrenheit 451"Hello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and today we will discuss one of my favourite books - "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on what I believe lays beneath the book's face value of book burning and censorship, to discuss its underlying theme of simplification of reasoning. Full disclosure: there are spoilers in this podcast, but more importantly, what you will hear is my subjective opinion of it. You are allowed and entitled to disagree and differ.. Find the transcript on my website: https://liviajelliot.com/blog/2023/4...
2023-10-1333 min
Books UndoneEpisode 0: Welcome to Books UndoneHello everyone, and welcome to Books Undone. I'm your host, Livia J. Elliot, and as the title says - this is Episode Zero of my bookish podcast. Today, I will tell you a bit about my motivations for starting Books Undone, what content you will find here, and what schedule I will follow. I can’t wait to deep-dive into the coming episodes (and books!) with you! Where else can you find me? If you want to find out more about me, you can also check my website: https://liviajelliot.com/...
2023-10-0803 min
Don Diablo Presents Hexagon RadioDon Diablo Hexagon Radio Episode 443Welcome to the world of Hexagonia
1. Don Diablo - Still Cutting Shapes2. JLV - Human3. SebastiAn - Beograd4. Almero & Paul Green - Under My Body5. Amy Wiles & Leena Punks - Sweet Feeling6. G-POL & Loxterr - LULLABY7. CHANEY - Strong8. Emzy - One More Chance9. CloudNone & Micah Martin - Lifted Me Up10. Axel Boy - You Want Me Ft. Unround11. VIANI - What To Do12. Gabry Ponte X Don Diablo - Sunglasses At Night13. Armand Van Helden - I Won’t Stop14. Gorgon City - Gasoline Ft...
2023-07-261h 00
Über den Bücherrand5 - Stereotypen - von typischen und untypischen GeschlechterrollenAnne ist bereits 27 Jahre alt und noch immer hat sie keinen Ehemann. Nicht nur, dass sie nicht verheiratet ist, auch gibt sie jedem Verehrer, der ihr den Hof macht und um ihre Hand anhält, einen Korb. Anne ist in ihrer Zeit eine Rebellin, denn junge Frauen im viktorianischen England müssen verheiratet sein, damit sie von der Gesellschaft respektiert werden. Doch Anne will nicht respektive nur den einen, den sie nicht heiraten soll.«Anne Elliot» oder «Überredung» von Jane Austen ist ein absoluter Klassiker und räumt bereits im 19. Jahrhundert mit typischen Frauenrollen auf. «Jane Austen schaffte...
2022-12-1531 min
Bit 2 BeatThe Melodic House Show with Bit 2 Beat - 28 Aug 2022 (Free Download)01. HØNEST - Your Heart Beating
02. Hyslop - Like I Do
03. Kormak - Baybee
04. Madison Rose - Sunshine
05. Jake Tarry, Tongue N Cheek - Nobody (Can Love Me)
06. Nathan Dawe, T. Matthias - Goodbye
07. Sagan, Sam Russell - Sunglasses
08. Aviella, Lipless - tell me what you’re thinking - Lipless Remix
09. Arlissa - Running - TELYKast Remix
10. Bebe Rexha - Sacrifice - Nathan Dawe Remix
11. Futosé, Akey, Antony Miles - Play
12. Gabry Ponte, R3HAB, Timmy Trumpet - Call Me
13. Super Disco Club - We Are One
14. Clavette, Boogietraxx - Something Like This
15. PRETTYMUCH, Luísa Sonza - The Weekend
16. Disco...
2022-08-291h 59
History with the SzilagyisHwtS: 067: The Myth of Romulus and RemusChrissie tells the story of Rome’s mythological founders. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts067 Find us on Twitter:The Network: @UFPEarth. The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the Federation Council Chambers on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or to hwts@ufp.earth. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease visit patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis Notes and/or Suggested Reading:Titus Livia, Ab...
2022-01-1105 min
Congressional Dish223: Election 2020: The Empire ReturnsThe election is... Actually not quite over but we have to record this episode sometime. In this episode, a breakdown of the notable winners and losers. Did we fire them all? Or... Any of them? Executive Producer: Ronda Kisner Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hw...
2020-11-151h 18