Poets At War

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. This massive, wide-ranging transmission of the Poets at War podcast kicks off with Joshua David Ling and the "brood" discussing the intricacies of musical adaptations and the enduring legacy of audio dramas like Adventures in Odyssey. The conversation takes a wi...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, we're bringing you a chronological double feature! We kick things off in the tactical trenches of tabletop game design as Brendan breaks down the "minimum viable product" and his unique faction mechanics. From there, we pivot to the mod...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, we gather the troops for the monthly Broodcast! The writers assemble in the barracks to share their latest dispatches from the creative front lines. First, Brendan unrolls the map to Avalon, introducing us to a delightfully mad Hatter and a terrifyin...

Joshua David Ling sits down to celebrate the 250th episode of Poets At War, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. In this heartfelt solo update, Joshua shows off a rare, vintage two-volume set of  The Chronicles of Narnia —the exact American edition his father read to him as a child—and shares the joy of passing down  The Horse and His Boy  to the next generation of...

Where is everybody for the Broodcast!? (This was actually filmed 11/28/2025. I messed up saying the date in the episode.)First, the crew dives into the trenches of storytelling as Joshua lays out a massive, 64-character sci-fi space battle. Brendan shares a masterclass on how to write a blockbuster action sequence, utilizing the "but/therefore" method, leveraging the environment, and exp...

Gather 'round for a massive episode of the Broodcast! In this Inkling-style Discord chat, our general Joshua David Ling is joined by a full house of creative comrades: Alexander Robertson, Daniel Reed, Joel Stanley, Ian, Brendan Sunshine, and Jesse. Together, they share their latest works in progress, offer sharp critiques, and dive deep into the philosophy of storytelling and worldbuilding. I...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, The Brood digs into the sands of Arrakis to debate literary style. Is Frank Herbert's Dune a masterpiece of philosophy, or just a dry reed compared to the lush prose of J.R.R. Tolkien? The squad debates the merits of the "filtered" narr...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, we enter the tactical warroom. The Chief Bard sits down with his production tacticians to map out the future invasion plans for the poetic serial, Idiot's Guide to Illegal Tech Repair. We are discussing the transformation of poetry into space ope...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, the Brood gathers to welcome new recruits to the ranks—specifically the naming of Joshua's newest daughter, Jane Anduin—and discuss the theology of naming children as an act of spiritual warfare. We strategize on the digital front lines, debating...

This is The Broodcast! An Inkling-style Discord Chat in the vein of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, recorded the last Friday of every month. In this episode, the Brood explores the edges of the galaxy and the code behind the curtain. Ian kicks things off with a space opera outline featuring "The Heart of the Stars," giant spiders, and a Space Princess with a Cthulhu-esque twist. Daniel di...

Joshua David Ling and Alexander Robertson engage in a skirmish over the soul of art in the age of the machine. But first, a briefing on new hardware and expanding the universe of the Guardians of Atlanta. In this tactical briefing, the brood discusses Valve's surprise hardware drop and the return of the legendary Steam Controller. The conversation then shifts to the frontlines of The Guardians...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, our troops gather in the barracks to discuss the tactical importance of singing all the verses of a hymn—and why leaving out the third verse is a strategic error. We also take a deep dive into the personnel files of a new sci-fi universe, examining t...

Welcome to Poets of War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, Joshua and Abbi discuss the serendipity of fixing plot holes, the lost art of internet cartoons, and a deep dive into the theology of the stars—from C.S. Lewis's Planet Narnia to the man who changed the zodiac. For practical tools of creation, th...

Welcome to Poets of War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, Joshua David Ling, Benjamin Curlee, and Jesse Marsalis gather to discuss the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and the ancient role of the bard. We begin with a look at new tools for world-building—specifically MarbleWorld Labs and Gaussian...

Reports are coming in regarding the ethics of storytelling, the tactical deployment of Substack, and new intelligence on 3D visualization technology. First, the Brood analyzes the narrative styles of internet critics and the interconnected storytelling of creators like the Nostalgia Critic. Then, the battlefront shifts to the physical realm as Brendan arrives with harrowing tales of home renovatio...

Welcome to Poets at War, the podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. Today on the program, we are intercepting signals from two separate evenings on the front lines of culture. First, The General Joshua David Ling and Officer Brendan Sunshine dig into the digital trenches to discuss Artificial Intelligence. Is AI just "singing to ro...

Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears. In this transmission, the Brood oscillates between the mechanics of medieval romance and the absurdity of 80s nostalgia. Joshua opens the comms channel with a debate on the ethics of Intellectual Property: Is Zorro public domain? Should all stories eventually belong to th...

In this transmission, the Brood oscillates between the mechanics of high fantasy and the absurdity of corporate bureaucracy. Joshua breaks down how "Legends" function as enchantments in his world, while the squad develops a groundbreaking scientific theory regarding wizards, wool socks, and the static electricity stored in beards. Later, the conversation shifts to the "SHAPE" s...

Welcome back to the trenches! On this episode of Poets at War, the Brood gathers to discuss the chaotic life of the modern bard, the intersection of fast food and illicit activities, and how the absurdities of reality fuel our fiction. We kick things off with life updates, including Joshua’s foray into "vibe coding" to build his own project management suite and Daniel’s busy schedule wor...

In this episode of Poets At War, Joshua David Ling, Alexander Robertson, and Michael Bush take a trip into the swampy waters of Burnt Marshwiggle! Why are modern buildings so often ugly, and why do traditional structures feel more human? This question ignites a feature-length discussion on the battle between beauty and utility. The poets argue that the choice between traditional and modern archite...

In this episode of "Poets At War," Joshua embarks on a solo research journey to answer a pressing question: Where did all the Calvinist poets go? Why did a theological tradition that once produced giants like John Milton seem to retreat from the high arts and poetry? Join us as we search for the last significant movement of "near-Calvinist" poets. Our investigation leads us to the fascinating stor...

Poets At War Episode 232 #PAW232 Broodcast Episode 32 #BC32 (00:00:00) - Intro & Casual Banter The group catches up, discussing holidays, concert memories, exotic foods, and the new Broodcast background art created by Ian. (00:15:26) - Ian's Thriller: "Delivery of Doom" Ian shares a new story set in his Walter Ulrich universe, introducing Mike McGee, a pizza delivery driver in Maine who stumbl...

Poets At War Episode 231#PAW223Broodcast Episode 31#BC31Joshua: The host, a writer of narrative poetry. Joel: A writer of sci-fi/fantasy prose. Ian: A writer of an epic fantasy series. Alex: A writer and RPG game master. Kyrith: A writer of fantasy prose. Abby: A writer of fantasy prose. Brendan: A writer who joins later in the meeting. The meeting features several members sharing their works-in-p...

(NOTE: This recording was from 9/20/2025)Poets at War is a monthly podcast following The Brood, a community of Christian creators who craft narrative art to glorify God. Episodes feature author interviews, story presentations, media discussions, and workshop sessions. Host Joshua David Ling fosters a supportive Christian fellowship where artists encourage one another and pursue excellence in story...

(NOTE: These recordings were from 9/2/2025 NOT 9/3/2025 like I say in the video.) Poets at War is a monthly podcast following The Brood, a community of Christian creators who craft narrative art to glorify God. Episodes feature author interviews, story presentations, media discussions, and workshop sessions. Host Joshua David Ling fosters a supportive Christian fellowship where artists encourage o...