ThemeAntics Podcast

Check out this special update from Devonte' and here some news on what's to come for ThemeAntics!   Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/ Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com Blog: https://medium.com/@themeanticspodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThemeAnticsPodcast

What happens when you mix ancient alien civilizations, a worldwide mega-religion, and a body morphing android into one cohesive story? You get the Safehold Series and Off Armageddon Reef by David Weber.   In this episode, we explore the complex tale of human survival and the arrogance of man in Off Armageddon Reef. We do a full story synopsis of this epic book 1 in the Safehold series and then dis...

If it's the wild cannon and the straight man, or if it's best friend fighting to protect what they love, we all love ourselves a good buddy movie. In this episode Devonte' and Bradston rediscover some of their favorite buddy movies and uncover some unique ideas buddy movies have yet to explore.   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:02:51) - Midnigh...

In this edition of FilmAntics, Bradston and Devonte' discuss the overall storytelling arc of the MCU's Infinity Saga. They also diagnose the issues that have plagued everything from Phase 4 of the MCU up to now and what kinds of stories could help the franchise get back on track.   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:02:50) - Discussing the Current...

Capes! Masks! Radioactive Spiders! Many of us grew up on stories of ordinary people becoming extraordinary to save the day. There are so many superhero stories it can seem difficult to come up with something new.. ... but that's why ThemeAntics is here! Bradston and Devonte' share some of the superhero stories they have enjoyed and go to the drawing board to craft new stories to tell within this g...

In this episode, Bradston and Devonte' introduce the first entry of FilmAntics! This series will explore themes and storytelling within specific movies, many of which are not in the mainstream. Bradston and Devonte' break down the story of STALKER and examine what could have been done differently. Enter The Zone and prepare for a mind-bending tale of wastelands, secret rooms where dreams come true...

Fictional dystopias always have more going on than meets the eye. In this episode, Bradston and Devonte' unpack how fictional societies devolve into dystopian nightmares and what forms of control are used to create absolute power. They also grapple with an intriguing question: can a true utopia exist  without a secret dystopia underneath?   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48)...

In the first of many special episodes for the show, Devonte' and Bradston break down the three word writing challenge and how it has helped them in their creative writing. They also discuss the short stories they wrote for the challenge and, of course, how they could "Story Differently" with them. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Three Word Challenge (00:...

Space is often referred to as the final frontier and is a common setting for science fiction. Fictional space travelers have explored countless worlds that brilliant minds have crafted in their stories.   Bradston and Devonte' snap on their helmets and navigate a few  space-faring adventures. Is this a one-way trip into a black hole or will they discover uncharted territory where no storyteller ha...

The multiverse has become a common trope in fiction stories today. The idea of another version of you and everything you know in another universe is both intriguing and trippy. Devonte' and Bradston hop between different takes on multiversal stories and consider what new concepts can be used to tell these kinds of stories.   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing t...

In many fictional stories, mental disorders are presented in a visceral, unsettling manner. A battle within your own mind that you can't escape is a frightening premise.  Devonte' and Bradston unpack how the mental turmoil of afflicted characters provide an interesting perspective on the human condition and what happens when the conflict is internal.   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntic...

Even when civilizations end, the stories and tales about them persist and capture the imaginations of future generations. Devonte' and Bradston put on their anthropological hats and dig into how stories illuminate the  past and have the potential to shape our future. The question remains, what stories will be written about the times we live in now?   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics...

Unlike the History Channel guy, most of us typically don't assume aliens were responsible for every mysterious, unexplained thing. But it sure is fun to think they were!  Bradston and Devonte’ examine how aliens are depicted and used in fiction stories. They then brainstorm how stories can redefine what an alien can be and how they would interact with us puny humans.   Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welc...

Stories that envision the end of society as we know it explore how humans adjust to their new reality. Devonte' and Bradston explore hierarchies in post apocalyptic stories, the struggle to re-establish order among survivors, and who gets to make the rules. Hosted by Devonte’ Godfrey and Bradston Henry.   Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:02:40)...

In our favorite stories, monsters come in various forms of terror from our point-of-view . Devonte' and Bradston examine what makes famous monsters so iconic and how a change of perspective challenges our definition of what a monster really is. Hosted by Devonte’ Godfrey and Bradston Henry.   Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:02:25) - Jaws (00:0...

Stories about Artificial Intelligence examine the impact of digital sentience on our society. Devonte' and Bradston discuss the use of sentient A.I. in stories as a cautionary tale and speculate whether or not AI could actually be beneficial.   Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:02:35) - I,Robot  (00:06:50) - Ex Machina (00:11:20) - Be Right Back...

Stories about time travel explore our relationship with time and our desire to manipulate it. Devonte' and Bradston dive into common tropes in time travel stories and how they can be approached differently   TimeStamps (00:00:00) - Welcome to ThemeAntics (00:00:48) - Introducing the Theme (00:04:30) - Tenet  (00:08:05) - Interstellar (00:12:55) - Recursion by Blake Crouch (00:16:20) - Unhappenings...

We’re fiction enthusiasts and aspiring writers. We’re doing a podcast about themes in fiction and how we can "story differently" with them.  Hosted by Devonte’ Godfrey and Bradston Henry. Website: https://themeanticspodcast.podbean.com/ Email: ThemeAnticsPod@gmail.com