Fantasy podcast

A Fantasy podcast is a podcast related to the fantasy genre, which usually focuses on the magical, supernatural, mythical, or folkloric. Fantasy podcasts are set in fictional universes or fantasy worlds that are often reminiscent of the Middle Ages. Despite having a fictional setting, fantasy podcasts can contain or reference locations, events, or people from the real world. Characters in these stories often encounter fictional creatures and monsters such as dwarves, elves, goblins, ogres, trolls, giants, unicorns, dragona, and fairies. The creators and intended audience of a fantasy podcast can vary from young children to adults. Fantasy podcasts developed out of radio dramas and role-playing games. Fantasy podcasts have often been adapted into television programs, graphic novels, and comics. Fantasy podcasts are a subgenre of fiction podcasts and are distinguished from science fiction podcasts and horror podcasts by the absence of scientific or macabre themes, respectively, though these subgenres regularly overlap. Fantasy podcasts can also include non-fiction podcasts discussing and reviewing fantasy genre films, books, RPGs, and other media.

Not to be confused with podcasts about fantasy sports.
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History

Like other scripted podcasts, fantasy podcasts developed out of radio dramas.[1] Two of the longest running fantasy podcasts, as of 2021, are Sword and Laser and The Clarkesworld Magazine podcast, which have been regularly releasing episodes since 2007 and 2008 respectively.[2][3] Some fantasy podcasts overlap with other fiction genres; for instance, Sword and Laser,[2] Imaginary Worlds,[4] Tech Witch,[5] and the Clarkesworld Magazine podcast all cross over into science fiction and are regularly labelled as both science fiction and fantasy.[3]

Fantasy podcasts have been used by businesses as marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility. For instance, the German software company, SAP, produced a podcast entitled Searching for Salaì.[6]

Notable examples

The Two Princes is a popular audio drama style LGBT fantasy podcast.[7][8] Prominent roleplaying style fantasy podcasts, often referred to as "live-play podcasts," include Critical Role and The Adventure Zone.[9][10] Another well-known improvised fantasy podcast is Hello from the Magic Tavern.[11][12] Other fantasy podcasts include Carcerem and Roommate From Hell.[13][14]

Aja Romano of Vox compiled a list of seven fantasy audio drama podcast that included Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services, The Magical History of Knox County, Victoriocity, The Alexandria Archives, Love and Luck, Alba Salix, and Supernatural Sexuality with Dr Seabrooke.[15] Emily Martin of Book Riot compiled a list of fiction podcasts that included the fantasy podcasts SFF Yeah!, 372 Pages We’ll never Get Back, The SFF Audio Podcast, and Sword & Laser.[16]

Adaptions

Fantasy podcasts have been adapted into books, comics, and film. For instance, Sword and Laser has been adapted into a book.[17] The Adventure Zone has been adapted into both books and comics.[18] Critical Role has been adapted into books.[9] The Two Princes has been adapted into film.[19] Fantasy magazines have been adapted into podcasts or vice versa. For instance, the Clarkesworld Magazine podcast and the The BCS Audio Vault produced by Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine.[3][20]

See also

References
  1. Barragan, Pedro (September 19, 2019). "Radio Days: How Acoustic Narratives Still Entangle Listeners". The Daily Iowan. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. Rudulph, Heather Wood (January 12, 2015). "Get That Life: How I Became a Successful Podcaster, TV Host, and Tech Expert". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  3. Liptak, Andrew (May 20, 2018). "Listen to One of the Best Short Science Fiction Podcasts Right Now: Clarkesworld Magazine Is One of the Most Acclaimed Outlets for Short Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories". The Verge. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  4. Liptak, Andrew (February 18, 2018). "Imaginary Worlds Is the Slick, Deep-Dive Podcast Sci-FI and Fantasy Fans Need to Hear". The Verge. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  5. "Tech Witch - a Fantasy Podcast by Damion Taylor Officially Launches Today!!". High Tech Deck. October 13, 2020. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  6. "Smash Marketing Helps Sap With 'Searching for Salaì' Online Campaign With Content That Grounds Podcast Fantasy". GlobeNewswire News Room. Smash Marketing. February 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  7. "Listen to Noah Galvin and Ari'el Stachel's Duet for 'The Two Princes'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  8. Bullard, Benjamin (2020-02-13). "WIRE Buzz: Goonies reenactment drama in the works; HBO Max circles The Two Princes". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  9. McMillan, Graeme (June 15, 2020). "Dark Horse to Release 'Critical Role' Hardcover Omnibus". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  10. Ahlin, Charlotte (May 2, 2018). "The One Podcast You're Guaranteed To Love, Based On Your Favorite Kind Of Book: If You Like Fantasy, Try 'The Adventure Zone'". Bustle. Retrieved January 28, 2021. Three brothers and their dad play Dungeons & Dragons together on this comedic fantasy podcast.
  11. Potter, Janet. "Behold! The off-the-wall, always-growing world of Hello From the Magic Tavern: Gather around and read the tale of how three improv comedians created the most insane fake-fantasy podcast to hit the airwaves". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  12. Doctorow, Cory (2017-05-29). "My guest-appearance on Hello From the Magic Tavern". Boing Boing. Retrieved 2021-01-29. I'm a huge fan of the ... fantasy podcast Hello From the Magic Tavern,
  13. cabana, team (2020-09-16). "Fictional Fantasy Podcast Carcerem Debuts September 22 with Exclusive Ad Sales Representation from…". Medium. Retrieved 2021-01-29. Carcerem is an original audio fantasy series from Shane Salk Productions that features a star-studded cast, original music, and immersive sound design.
  14. "I'm Levi Sharpe, Lifehacker Podcast Producer, And This Is How I Work". Lifehacker Australia. 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2021-01-29. a scripted fictional sci-fi/fantasy podcast called Roommate From Hell ... written by Lifehacker’s very own Nick Douglas.
  15. Romano, Aja (October 31, 2019). "Witches and monsters and ghosts, oh, my! Seven audio dramas with a touch of magic: These fantasy podcast recs let you indulge your witchy side". Vox. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  16. Martin, Emily (2020-05-11). "Science Fiction Podcasts: 15 You Can Listen to Right Now". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  17. Belmont, Veronica; Merritt, Tom (2014-04-07). Sword and Laser Anthology. Lulu. ISBN 978-1-312-07335-7.
  18. Sava, Oliver (May 7, 2018). "This The Adventure Zone exclusive brings the zany fantasy podcast to comics". AVclub. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  19. Riley, David (February 12, 2020). "Gimlet's LGBTQ Podcast 'The Two Princes' Nearing Film Adaptation Deal From Spotify and HBO Max". TV Movie Fix. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  20. Morris, Tee; Tomasi, Chuck (2020-10-13). Podcasting For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-71182-7.

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