This week we are hitting tropes from the black hand side! From the beloved bildungsromans, to the dizzy bitches without cause, to the damsels in distress: Tropes, whether you love them or hate them, help to set the stage upon which the characters play. Strap in for some educational antics, fun ratings, and spirited rants about said dizzy bitches without a cause! Let's get it! 

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In this very special episode of Black Worlding, we are on the road for you! Join us as we discuss a range of topics around Children’s/Teen’s animated shows and cartoons, adult animation, and  SFF live action television while traipsing about the southern highways!

Buckle in for some hot takes, personal anecdotes, and a little game we call, “Name that Genre”! Let’s get it!

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And the Stories continue! Join us for our extraterrestrially explorative 3rd BookStorm (our 9th episode), "Freefall," where we craft a peri-apocalyptic world best described as E.T.-meets-Arrival shaken (not stirred) with ATLA-esque applications for navigating ecological devastation! E.T. ain't going home on this one y'all...

Enjoy our third BookStorm!

What is a BookStorm?

How it Works?

We start with a Topic: What’s an idea that’s been sitting on your spirit for a minute? About a character, magic system, setting?

We move then to the Structure: What are the components of this story?

And then we spiral from there!

We hope you have as much fun listening to Flowers of the Realm as we had in creating it! Let us know what you think!

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In this very special episode of Black Worlding, we are introducing a new Celestial Body into the Panel! Join us as we recount our incredibly long friendship with one of our best Judy's, Amibe!

In this episode we discuss how sci-fi & fantasy brought us all together, and how, in some cases, it has kept us! Buckle in for some hot takes, friendship love, and a halluvalotta shenigans! Remember, if you shenan once, you will shenan-again!

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And the Stories continue! Join us for our wintry 2nd BookStorm (our 7th episode) "Flowers of the Realm," where we craft a world full of magic, intrigue, and seasonally appropriate protagonists! There are no Gods in this realm, only the Fey and their Flowers...

What is a BookStorm?

How it Works?

We start with a Topic: What’s an idea that’s been sitting on your spirit for a minute? About a character, magic system, setting?

We move then to the Structure: What are the components of this story?

And then we spiral from there!

We hope you have as much fun listening to Flowers of the Realm as we had in creating it! Let us know what you think!

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Please be advised: This podcast may contain explicit language and discussions that are intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

At Black Worlding, we believe in honest and open conversations, even if that means occasionally using strong language or discussing explicit topics. Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore diverse voices and narratives, including those that may challenge conventional boundaries.

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In this episode of Black Worlding, we are giving you magic system case studies! We navigate Hard, Middle, Soft magic systems through three book series: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron, & the Kingston Cycle by C.L. Polk. We discuss the importance of costs associated with magic and how it impacts characters' relationships with their abilities. In each series, we highlight the coming-of-age story, character development, histories of oppression, anger towards hierarchy, the pain associated with navigating the magic in each world, and personal growth.

Resources Mentioned:

Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha Series) by Tomi Adeyemi

This Poison Heart Series by Kalynn Bayron

The Kingston Cycle by C.L. Polk

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In this episode of Black Worlding, we are giving you magic! From the shows we love like Charmed and X-Men to the books we still think about years later. We journey through the different types of magic systems and what authors we think have stand-out characters, worlds, and powers. We talk about abilities, hard and soft magic, restrictions, types of magic users, and favorite magic systems and characters. Buckle up!

Resources Mentioned:

Avatar the Last Airbender

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Claire

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

The Witcher Drama Series

The C.S. Lewis-ry of it all!

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself Drama Series (Based on the Novel Half Bad by Sally Green)

The Originals Drama Series

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Charlie Bone - Children of the Red King Series

Osseous Chronicles by Ivy Asher

Graceling Series by Kristin Cashore

Young Elites by Marie Liu

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

Children of Blood & Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

American Gods Drama Series

Game of Thrones Drama Series

Charmed Drama Series

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And in the beginning Rae and Día created The Book and The Storm. And the storm was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of The Book moved upon the face the waters. And Rae and Día said, Let there be Story: and there was Story!

What is a BookStorm?

How it Works?

We start with a Topic: What’s an idea that’s been sitting on your spirit for a minute? About a character, magic system, setting?

We move then to the Structure: What are the components of this story?

And then we spiral from there!

We hope you have as much fun listening to Dirt Said to Sky as we had in creating it! Let us know what you think!

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In this episode of Black Worlding, we delve deep into the theme of Young Adult vs New Adult fiction. We focus on the “Nsibidi Scripts” series by Nnedi Okorafor as a representative of the YA genre, and the "Broken Earth Trilogy" by NK Jemisin as New Adult representation.

YA often focuses on discovering identity within one's community while NA embraces diversity more openly without making it the central focus of the story.

We touch on the unique aspects of Young Adult (YA) novels, where characters navigate issues of belonging and rebellion. We emphasize how, in New Adult (NA) novels, readers can connect to these characters across various stages of life and relate to their journeys of self-discovery outside societal expectations.

Resources Mentioned:

The Nsibidi Scripts Series, by Nnedi Okorafor

The Broken Earth Series, by N.K. Jemisin

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We explore age categories in literature, distinguishing between Young Adult (YA) and New Adult (NA). YA typically features characters ages 12-18, encompassing well-known titles like Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  New Adult (NA) focuses on characters ages 20+, often leaning towards those over 25. This conversation delves into the difference between natural age and functional age (maturity), the shift from morality to gray areas, and the heroine's journey. We ponder when these categories become unclear and examine specific examples like Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan and Plated Prisoners by Raven Kennedy. 

B-Side Deep Dives:

The Nsibidi Scripts Series, by Nnedi Okorafor

The Broken Earth Series, by N.K. Jemisin

Resources Mentioned:

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Young Elites by Marie Lu

Maze Runner by James Dashner

Percy Jackson by Rick Rioirdan

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Recommendations

Son of the Storm by Sufi Davies Okungbowa

Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

Between Earth and Sky Series by Rebecca Roanhorse 

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