How Fantasy & Sci-fi Ages
Josiah and Matt talk about how Fantasy & Sci-fi ages. Is it like a fine wine, rotten fruit, or a McDonald's French Fry?
Oct 12, 2024•46 min
Christian Fantasy And Sci-fi Podcast
Let's talk about everything and anything: Christian Fantasy and Science Fiction. Matt Croswhite hosts a fun show exploring the history, use, and purpose of Fantasy and Science Fiction from a Christian perspective, with Josiah Marshall as his resident expert. No author is off limits. No media type is off limits. Please join us in this fun exploration of a literary and entertainment genre.
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Episodes
Author Spotlight: Ted Dekker
Josiah interviews Matt on his favorite author: Ted Dekker.
Oct 05, 2024•41 min
Movie Spotlight - Cars
Josiah and Matt include Matt's son in a conversation about the movie Cars.
Sep 21, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Imagination, or lack thereof
Josiah and Matt talk about imagination within cinema. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Sep 13, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back!
Josiah and Matt welcome back listeners, talk about their summer and discuss future topics.
Sep 13, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Star Wars and Characters: Part 1
Josiah has a conversation with his son Joel about Star Wars and Star Wars Characters.
Jun 27, 2024•22 min
Author Spotlight: Erin Hunter
In this episode, Karlie Marshall joins Josiah to provide her insight on one of her favorite authors, Erin Hunter, and the many animal series attached to that name.
Jun 06, 2024•22 min
Update: Where did we go?
Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro Voice-Over - Matt Croswhite Podcast Music Engineer - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
May 15, 2024•2 min
Questions for Marvel Fans
Josiah discusses with and asks Matt questions about Marvel and the joys of enjoying the series of stories.
Mar 28, 2024•35 min
How to write or How to be the geek only you can be
Josiah talks about his experience and thoughts on writing and how it is so much more than writing words on a page.
Mar 21, 2024•21 min
High Fantasy & Book Spotlight: A Sword for the Immerland King
Josiah and Matt discuss high fantasy, as well as, spotlight a book: A Sword for the Immerland King by F.W. Faller.
Mar 14, 2024•34 min
Imagery & Cover Art
Josiah and Matt discuss the use of imagery in fantasy and science fiction and how cover art does matter.
Mar 07, 2024•29 min
Top 5 Fantasy Radio Dramas
Josiah lists his top 5 Fantasy Radio Dramas. Podcast Credits : Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro Voice-Over - Matt Croswhite Podcast Music Engineer - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Feb 22, 2024•34 min
Star Trek & Star Wars Cameos
Josiah lists celebrities and a king who cameoed on Star Trek and Star Wars productions.
Feb 15, 2024•29 min
Top 3 Science Fiction Radio Dramas
Josiah outlines his top 3 Science Fiction Radio Dramas/Full Cast productions. Between Planets by Robert Heinlein (Full Cast/Radio Drama) Star Wars by George Lucas (Radio Drama) Myst by Rand & Robyn Miller (Full Cast)
Feb 08, 2024•40 min
Book Spotlight: Watership Down
Josiah talks about Watership Down by Richard Adams.
Feb 01, 2024•27 min
Author Spotlight: Orson Scott Card & the Enderverse
Josiah spotlights Orson Scott Card and discusses with Matt the author's background and series on Ender, its main character, favorite book in the series, how the author/series impacted their lives, and how to appreciate science fiction and fantasy as art.
Jan 25, 2024•44 min
Special Guest - Jonathon Marshall - Star Trek Models and Tradecraft
Josiah is excited to continue his talk with the owner of Marshall Custom Models and fellow nerd: Jonathon Marshall. In this second of two episodes, Jonathon talks about the elegance of Star Trek Models and the legacy of his tradecraft.
Jan 18, 2024•44 min
Special Guest - Jonathon Marshall - Models and Building Models
Josiah is excited to welcome and talk with the owner of Marshall Custom Models and fellow nerd: Jonathon Marshall. In this first of two episodes, Jonathon tells us what is involved in making high-quality, large-scale models. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Jan 11, 2024•31 min
Top 3 Christian Science Fiction "Trilogy's"
Matt asks Josiah about his top three Christian Science Fiction Trilogy's: Lamb Among The Stars by Chris Walley Empyrion by Stephen Lawhead Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis
Jan 04, 2024•28 min
Top 3 Fantasy Book Trilogy's
Josiah gives his top 3 Fantasy Trilogies: The Empire Trilogy by Raymond Feist & Janny Wurts The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien The Singreale Chronicles by Calvin Miller
Dec 21, 2023•26 min
Special Guest: Andrew C. Marshall - The Magic of Creativity and Kobayashi Maru - Part 2
Josiah is excited to continue his talk with the musician who provided the music for the podcast, fellow nerd and brother: Andrew C. Marshall. In this second part of a two-part conversation, they talk about Andrew's the magic of creativity and Andrew's song Kobayashi Maru based on the famous test in the Science Fiction Series Star Trek. He also refers to and we talk about the work of another brother of ours who makes professional models (See notes for link). Enjoy! Podcast Credits: Music - Take T...
Dec 14, 2023•37 min
Special Guest: Andrew C. Marshall - Music and Inspiration for Creativity - Part 1
Josiah is excited to welcome and talk to the musician who provided the music for the podcast and fellow nerd: Andrew C. Marshall. In the first of a two-part conversation, they talk about Andrew's Music and the inspiration for creativity. Enjoy! Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Dec 07, 2023•29 min
Series Spotlight: The Binding of the Blade Series - L. B. Graham
Josiah showcases a Christian Fantasy Series to Matt in this episode and his overall thoughts on the series. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Nov 30, 2023•24 min
Special Guests - Co-Hosts Joel & Karlie - Top 3 Mini-Series
Please welcome Joel and Karlie as our co-hosts in this episode of Josiah's top 3 mini-series.
Nov 23, 2023•24 min
Lord of the Rings - Character Personalities
Matt tells Josiah about a Lord of the Rings Character Comparison Test Matt's wife did on Matt. They discuss the results and dynamics of Gandalf and Gimli.
Nov 16, 2023•42 min
Tolkien and Middle-Earth
Matt asks Josiah questions about Tolkien, Middle-Earth, and characters. Josiah surprises Matt with similarities between Tolkiens' Middle-Earth and C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr
Questions about Authors, Series, Connecting, and Perspective
In this episode, Matt asks Josiah questions about various series and authors. Josiah also discusses Christian's perspective on reading and connecting over secular and Christian fantasy and Sci-fi.
Nov 02, 2023•28 min
Top 3 Sci-fi Movies
Matt asks Josiah about his top 3 Science Fiction movies. These may not be as surprising as his top 3 Fantasy movies. Back to the Future Matrix Star Trek V Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Oct 26, 2023•40 min
Top 3 Fantasy Movies
What movies/TV shows do you turn on in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep? Andy Griffith Show Perfect Strangers Frasier M*A*S*H Aquaman What are your top 3 Christian Fantasy movies? BBC Voyage of the Dawn Treader Pilgrims Progress 1978 BBC Silver Chair What are your top 3 fantasy movies that have impacted you personally? Groundhog Day Bruce Almighty/Aladdin Cars Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - ...
Oct 19, 2023•40 min
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