CultureScape with Peter Pischke

In this CultureScape interview, Peter Pischke talks to James Czerniawski, a tech and innovation policy analyst and journalist for Americans for Prosperity Institute. James discusses the current political and cultural landscape for emerging ai technologies and how politicians, corporations, and regulators are trying to take away access to generative AI from the public. He explains why they are doin...

Are you ready for an entertainment revolution? ( ▀ ͜͞ʖ▀) In this episode of CultureScape, host Peter Pischke talks to Ethan Van Sciver, the mastermind behind CyberFrog, and  @ComicArtistProSecrets  Ethan Van Sciver is a legendary comic book artist and creator of CyberFrog, one of the most successful crowdfunded comics ever. He started his career in comics working for DC Comics on iconic titles lik...

Who or What is Responsible for Destroying the Western Comic Book Industry!? Welcome to this week's episode of CultureScape, where we will delve into the self-inflicted implosion of the comic book industry. In this episode, we will be speaking with one Justin World, a comic book artist and YouTube host of the Channel  @DrawandTalk  about how he got hounded and removed from his publisher for mee...

Why does the MCU now suck? We explore. Hint: It's not the Skrulls & it's not superhero fatigue. Welcome to CultureScape, the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture. Today we have a special guest: Justin Watson, the bestselling author of the Timeless trilogy, a sci-fi thriller series that challenges the concepts of time travel and multiverses. Lik...

We all love nerdy stuff, Anime, Video Games, Comics, and More. But how do we protect & preserve this fabulous geek culture of ours? In this episode, we have a 2-hour interview with best-selling science fiction author David Weber, the creator of the mega-popular HONORVERSE; and co-writer Jacob Holo for the Weltall File. We talk about pop culture, science fiction, nerd culture, and how great sto...

In this episode I sit down with David Jaffe, the legendary game developer behind God of War and Twisted Metal, two of the most iconic and influential franchises in gaming history. We talk about his journey as a game developer, how he came up with the ideas and designs for God of War and Twisted Metal, what challenges and successes he faced along the way, and what he thinks of the current state of...

I talk to Les Johnson, a NASA scientist and an expert on solar sails. Solar sails are thin, reflective sheets that can propel spacecraft using the pressure of sunlight. They have the potential to enable faster, cheaper, and greener space exploration. Les Johnson explains how solar sails work, their challenges and benefits, and some current and future projects. He also shares his passion and vision...

What is responsible for the death of the popularity of Dystopian Fiction? We interview Jane Lindskold, the author of the Firekeeper Saga and other excellent books, about the death of dystopian fiction and why we need more hopeful stories in these challenging times. We talk about Roger Zelazny & classic science fiction. Jane Lindskold shares her insights on how she ended the zombie apocalypse w...

Welcome to CultureScape, the podcast where we explore the world of comics, books, and nerd culture. What will it take to beat AI at the writing game? In this episode, we have a special guest: C.S. Johnson, the author of the new comic book on Kickstarter: Dizchord. C.S. Johnson is also a successful writer of novels, short stories, and non-fiction books, as well as a Christian conservative stay-at-h...

Welcome to the latest episode of CultureScape! Today, we're excited to bring you an in-depth interview with Chris Gore, founder of Film Threat and the mastermind behind the new G4TV documentary, Attack of the Doc! In this must-watch conversation, Chris joins host Pete to take us on a journey through the untold story of G4TV and its groundbreaking show, Attack of the Show. Drawing on his extens...

What if you could transfer your mind to another body or enhance your limbs with bionic technology? Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not for long. In this episode of CultureScape, we talk to Dr. Robert E Hampson, an author and a DARPA neuroscientist working on the cutting edge of bionics and neuroscience. He tells us about his new book Desert & the Moon, which explores the possibilitie...

Interview with No Game For Knights book author Kacey Ezell. What does Disney get wrong and Paramount now get right? What do the success of the Mandalorian and the failure of the Sequel Trilogy tell us? What does it take to be a successful sci-fi author today? How do you balance your passion for writing with the demands of the market and the expectations of the fans? How do you stay true to your vi...

An exclusive Interview with best-selling Sci-Fi author Patrick Chiles as he talks about his latest book Escape Orbit, the state of nerd culture, and why being a nerd is a good thing. I know we are all sick of mediocre sci-fi tv shows and films like what we often see with Star Trek Discovery or the latest season of The Mandalorian. But while Hollywood seems to not care less about producing quality...

In this interview, Samuel Mangold-Lenett, Senior Editor and Culture Writer for the Federalist exposes how wokeness has brought about the collapse of Disney, the MCU, and Hollywood. He discusses the role in conservative media for covering culture from Anime to Disney films. And where he believes the entertainment and culture goes from her.  Discover why conservative voices are crucial in today...

Looking for some serious truth bombs about the state of video game journalism? Look no further than this must-see interview with Jake James Lugo! He's pulling no punches as he delves into the epic downfall of G4TV and the devastating impact of Frosk's warning for the future of gaming news. But don't worry - it's not all doom and gloom.  Jake James Lugo also shares his expert insights on fixin...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with one of the biggest names in the world of comics, Ethan Van Sciver, the creator of the hit comic book series CyberFrog and a celebrated artist for DC Comics. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Van Sciver has become known for his incredible talent and unique style that has captivated fans worldwide. In this video, we delve deep into Van Sc...

Welcome to CultureScape! In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke sits down with Indiana Froskurrin Black to talk about her experiences at G4TV, her team in League of Legends,  what went down at G4TV, and what led to her infamous rant.  Was Frosk, just a single person, really the cause of Comcast Spectacor's downfall? Frosk has never once been featured in an interview and has never bee...

In this episode of Culturescape, we explore the OGL and its impact on the Dungeons and Dragons fan community.    Creator Alex Macris, of the Ascendant and Adventurer Conqueror King RPG series, explains the mistakes made by Wizards of the Coast and their attempts to control the fan community. Discover why the DND community should be cautious of accepting any 'gifts' from Wizards in this i...

Discover the secrets to internet domination and creating viral memes that shape cultural conversation!  In this episode of CultureScape, we sit down with YouTube sensation Lofti Pixels, the mastermind behind viral memes seen on the popular the Quartering YouTube channel and creator of some of the most impactful nerd news memes of the last few years.  From his journey as an up-and-coming...

In this episode of CultureScape, we expose the truth about the publishing world and the role of ghostwriters. How does almost every book you read, from fiction to non-fiction, turn out to be fake!? Joshua Lisec, a highly successful ghostwriter with 78 books to his name, breaks the rules and reveals how publishing works. He shares his insights on creating bestselling books and why we should view fa...

Today on CultureScape, I have a fascinating guest, if not a little controversial.   Vic Mignogna is a prolific voice actor, doing voice work in films, games, television, and seemingly every major anime production in the last 20 years, including his groundbreaking role as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist.  Brolly In Dragon Ball Z & Super, plus loads of other top-rate shows like Na...

The one is for the Weebos! Writer & Researcher for NKNews, Oliver Jia, sits down with Pete for an hour interview to discuss his immigration story from the United States to Japan, what it is really like living in Japan versus what Americans think it's like living there and what Weebos get right and wrong. Oliver then goes into his specialty topic, North Korean and Eastern Asian Nation relations...

Indiegogo used to be known as the site for comics creators and lovers of free speech everywhere to come and try to get support for their creative projects. But no more, says Chris Braly, owner of the website Bleeding Fool & the manager of Mike Baron's independent comics projects, Florida Man, Thin Blue Line & now PRIVATE AMERICAN. In this episode of CultureScape, we interview Chris Braly,...

Mike Baron, the Eisner Award Winner behind the Punisher, is being shadowbanned on IndieGoGo for a comic being too pro-American??? In this episode of CultureScape, we interview the Eisner Mike Baron as he discusses his latest comics project, PRIVATE AMERICAN. We discuss what it is like putting together this project, being censored on social media, and his feelings on what the comics industry could...

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HIGH NOON, arguably the greatest western film ever created, we interview John Mulholland. John is an award-winning documentarian for PBS, who recently released INSIDE HIGH NOON, a documentary on the troubled production of High Noon and its influence today.  Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5drjIkeeVjA John's website : http://johnmulhollandnyc.com/...