Realms Unknown

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Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive.Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons.A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Which Villains would you not kick out of Bed?
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#71
Today at 12:07 AM

Joining Alice this week's episode of Realms Unknown is Patrick Lenton as the two talk about which villains they wouldn't kick out of bed. Villains with redemption arcs, shadow daddies to sexy vampires. From Vader to Thanos and David Bowie in the Labyrinth, and everything in between. PLUS Queer coded villain Troupes, Goatee's being shorthand for evil and Greta Gerwig’s Narnia!


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Games, Games, GAMES
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#70
10/29/2026

Joining Alice this week is Nate Crowley as the pair talk Books into Games, Games into Film or TV, Film or TV into Games. From Golden Eye, to Pod Racer, Street Fighter to Dungeon Crawler Carl! Plus, The Whalefall, Now You See It, and A Star Wars Chekov's Gun troupe, and Warhammer


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Adaptations: The Winners & the Losers?
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#69
10/15/2026

Joining Alice this week to talk Adaptations in Sci-Fi and Fantasy is Tom Neenan! From the perfect adaptation, and successes that never got the praise. To of course, the adaptation that ruin the whole thing for you! Tom and Alice chat from the latest Mike Flanagan mini series Carrie, Sci-Fi novel Never Let Me Go. Plus video game adaptation, do they work? All this and more on Realms Unknown!


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HEALING
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#68
09/30/2026

Joining Alice this week to talk Healing in Sci-Fi and Fantasy is Tom Neenan! From Med Beds to Potions, join the duo as they delve into Whitley Bay, and the new Resident Evil film, plus the suggestion of The 'Healing' Grenade and the Star Wars prequels make it into the the Minds of Urgh...All this and more on Realms Unknown!


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Magic as Politics, Politics as Magic
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#67
09/16/2026

Joining Alice this week to talk Magic as Politics is Joz Norris! Join them as they explore through Babel, the Trope of overcome passion and even Indiana Jones. Plus they navigate the Minds of Urgh with Roald Dahl and Kurt Vonnegut. Listen to Realms Unknown NOW!


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Prisons, Prison Colonies and Prison Planets
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#66
09/03/2026

Joining Alice this week, both fresh from Edinburgh Fringe, Tom Neenan! Join them as they explore the world of Prisons, prison colonies and prison planets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. PLUS The silent screaming trope, and again we navigate the Minds of Urgh, with Ming the Merciless and a preempted Urgh on upcoming Ti West's adaptation of Scrooge. Listen now on Realms Unknown!


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Exoplanets and Unusual Atmospheres
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#65
08/19/2026

Joining Alice this week live from Latitude Festival, Dr Hannah Wakeford. Join the pair as they deep dive into Exoplanets and places with unusual atmospheres. They also discuss Terry Pratchett, children hood reading, and starting off in hard fantasy! Plus scientific findings bringing sci-fi thoughts to real life. All that and more Live from the Cosmic Shambles Forest!


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Political Alternative Remakes
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#64
08/05/2026

Joining Alice this week, all the way from down under, Australian comedian James Colley as the pair discuss political alternatives in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Inspired by Elon Musk's desire to create an AI Odyssey, from a modern day King Lear to Shakespeare without the rude bits, what series changes or rewrites narratives we know and love to suit a more political agenda?


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Korean Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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#63
07/22/2026

Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of Korean sci-fi and fantasy, all the way from LA is Jackie Kashian! From Extraordinary Attorney Woo to K-Pop Demon Hunters, the duo also discuss ideal airplane watches, needing a sequel to be released before starting the series, and the best way to read, listen and watch a book series.


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Sports from Quidditch to The Running Man
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#62
07/09/2026

Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of Sports in sci-fi and fantasy, is Tom Neenan! From Quidditch to Stephen King's The Running Man, the pair also chat about the new Supergirl film, the time delay death threat trope, and the explosion of horror in mainstream with Obsession and Backrooms.


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First Contact
First Contact episode artwork
#61
06/24/2026

Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of first contact in sci-fi and fantasy, is Ria Lina! The pair also chat about their Tropes of a Rope, delve back into The Minds of Urgh, and discuss Dr. Who and Star Trek!


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Interspecies interactions
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#60
06/10/2026

Joining Alice this week is fantasy legend Adrian Tchaikovsky, as the pair delve into Interspecies interactions, inherit special central characters and ο»ΏJames Bond one liner tropes!


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Mermaids and Walter White's baby
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#59
05/28/2026

Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Eleanor Morton, as they delve into the deep to talk all things mermaids. From Aerial to Cher and many more sea-shell bra wearing sirens. And Eleanor tells us why she'd cancel the classic Greek authors in the Minds of Uh?


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Greek and Roman Mythology
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#58
05/13/2026

Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Tom Neenan, as they deep dive into Greek and Roman mythology in fantasy. From Labyrinth to The Maze Runner and everything in-between, the two also jump into the classic set-up troupe, and Tom tells us a questionable Doctor Who storyline in the Minds of Uh?


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Welcome to the Hive Mind
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#57
04/29/2026

Joining Alice this week is John Robertson, as they dive into this week’s sub-genre Hive Minds, from Star Trek to Adrian Tchaikovsky. Plus more from Troupe on a Rope and the Minds of Er...


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Talking Weaponry!
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#56
04/15/2026

Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exploring dated narrative arcs in Minds of Er...


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Iconic Puppets in Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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#55
04/01/2026

Joining Alice this week is Eleanor Morton, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Puppets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. From Jim Henson’s fantasy efforts, to Ridley Scott's Xenomorph in Alien.


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AI interfering with the creative process again! The Dr Who's missing tapes, and Music & Sci-Fi
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#54
03/19/2026

Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as they dive deep into the sub-genre Music in Sci-Fi, they also discuss the recently discovered missing Dr. Who tapes, and Grammarly finding themselves in hot water over

AI controversy!


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When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins?
When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins? episode artwork
#53
03/05/2026

This week Alice is joined by Joz Norris as they take a deep dive into a pet peeve of Fantasy turning into Sci-Fi, they also discuss the pre-Jackson adaptations of Lord of the Rings, and a rogue reference from the Moomins by producer Harry, all that and much more on Realms Unknown!


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Moving Cities, Lord of the Rings Rewatch, and Questioning the Monarchy in the World of Fantasy!
Moving Cities, Lord of the Rings Rewatch, and Questioning the Monarchy in the World of Fantasy! episode artwork
#52
02/19/2026

This week Alice is joined by Nate Crowley as they deep dive into Moving Cities, they also discuss introducing the next generation to the Lord of the Rings, and how to perfect the best eat-along-watch-along! Plus the pair question the role of monarchy in the world of fantasy.


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Urban Fantasy, Fish Out of Water Tropes, and Giving up Waiting for a Next Instalment
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#51
02/05/2026

This week Alice is joined by Patrick Lenton to talk everything Urban Fantasy, from Rivers of London to Twelve Months. Stick around to the end for a special announcement!


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28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors and an insight into writing processes!
28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors and an insight into writing processes! episode artwork
#50
01/29/2026

Alice is joined by Tom Neenan as they chat their way through 28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors, as well as an insight into writing processes!


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Witches, their Archetypes and the new Dresden Files
Witches, their Archetypes and the new Dresden Files episode artwork
#49
01/22/2026

Alice is joined by Eleanor Morton as they delve into the world of Witches, exploring all types of the Witch archetype and discuss the release of the latest novel in the Dresden Files!


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Lost, The Mist and other controversial endings
Lost, The Mist and other controversial endings episode artwork
#48
01/14/2026

Alice starts the New Year joined by the fantastic Tom Neenan as they discuss the endings that stuck their landing, and endings that audience screaming at the thier TV sets!


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2026 Rumours // Gossip // Hearsay
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#48
01/07/2026

Alice has an important update about what's to come in 2026


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Exciting things in 2026 // The Odyssey // Disclosure Day
Exciting things in 2026 // The Odyssey // Disclosure Day episode artwork
#47
12/31/2025

Alice Fraser is joined by Chris Skinner as they look ahead to 2026 and discuss the exciting forthcoming releases in the sci-fi and fantasy realms.


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Christmas // Hogfather // It's A Wonderful Life
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#46
12/24/2025

Rejoice! For Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser for a special festive episode 46 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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Narnia // Stranger Things // Space Jesus
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#45
12/17/2025

Dive into your nearest wardrobe and enjoy Eleanor Morton and Alice Fraser on episode 45 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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Unfiction // Dinotopia // Implausibly large ribcages
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#44
12/10/2025

A very welcome return for SFF author Nate Crowley as he joins Alice Fraser for episode 44 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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The Twice-Dead King: Omnibus - Nate Crowley

Notes from Small Planets - Nate Crowley


NEWS

FILM The Magi...


Choose Your Own Adventure // Fighting Fantasy // Spider-Man
Choose Your Own Adventure // Fighting Fantasy // Spider-Man episode artwork
#43
12/03/2025

The brilliant Joz Norris joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 43 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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NEWS

TV Stargate

The Will Of The Many - James Islington

The Strength Of The Few - James Islington


WHAT HAVE...


Iterations // The Running Man // King Kong
Iterations // The Running Man // King Kong episode artwork
#42
11/26/2025

Alice Fraser is joined this week by Tom Neenan for episode 42 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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NEWS

A Feast of Crows - George RR Martin

GAME Zombies, Run


WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

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George AI Martin? Is it art?
George AI Martin? Is it art? episode artwork
#41
11/21/2025

Alice is joined by Kate Samas to discuss the latest in speculative fiction, including an accusation that the latest George RR Martin release has AI generated art.


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Villains as heroes // Plur1bus // Improvised crampons
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#40
11/12/2025

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 40 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM Predator: Badlands

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

The Flashman Papers - George MacDonald Fraser

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Ontologypunk // RimWorld // RoboCop
Ontologypunk // RimWorld // RoboCop episode artwork
#39
11/05/2025

Writer and podcaster Nate Crowley joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 39 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!


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NEWS

TV The Witcher


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GAME RimWorld - Odyssey

Queen Demon - M...


Portals // Frankenstein // Vorkosigan Saga
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#38
10/29/2025

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 38 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast Realms Unknown!


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COMIC/FILM/TV Something Is Killing The Children


WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

FILM Frankenstein


TROPE ON A RO...


Words of power // Magic of language // Earthsea
Words of power // Magic of language // Earthsea episode artwork
#37
10/21/2025

Myq Kaplan joins Alice Fraser this week for another sci-fi and fantasy packed episode of Realms Unknown!


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Piranesi - Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke


Fan fiction // Alchemised // Alan Moore
Fan fiction // Alchemised // Alan Moore episode artwork
#36
10/14/2025

It's an Alice-only special this week on Realms Unknown!


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APP Sora 2

FILM Barbie


WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?

Damned Whores and God’s Police - Anne Summers

Queen Demon - Martha Wells

The Last Hour Between Worlds - Melissa Carusso

Sixteen Ways To Defend a Walled City - K.J. Parker


TROPE ON A ROPE

Being able to cut a cha...


We made a hit book, and saw none of the money! Chris and Alice Unleashed!!! B'Ankruptcy Edition
We made a hit book, and saw none of the money! Chris and Alice Unleashed!!! B'Ankruptcy Edition episode artwork
10/08/2025

Chris and Alice tell the story of their experiences around Alice's hit book A Passion For Passion. A book that has generated over Β£50,000 in sales (maybe much more), yet we have barely seen a Penny. We tell the story of the publishers Unbound and Boundless who collapsed in debt, having failed to deliver for us (and a bunch of other authors).


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Post-colonial Africa // Alien: Earth // District 9
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#35
09/30/2025

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for another sci-fi and fantasy packed episode of Realms Unknown!


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NEWS

TV Doctor Who

PLAY Amadeus

GAME Fortnite

TV The Boys

TV Peacemaker

FILM A Nightmare On Elm Street

FILM Longlegs


WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?

Alien:Earth


MINES OF UURGH

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

PLAY Harry Potter & The...


Installing buttons // Katherine Rundell // Harry Potter
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#34
09/23/2025

Joining Alice Fraser this week is the brilliant Eleanor Morton!


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Reading list to follow!


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