❓Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who❓ How did science fiction get so bad & how do we fix that!?🤔 How do you write sci-fi that blows your mind? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke talks to MonaLisa Foster, a science fiction author who writes about freedom, liberty, and personal responsibility. She is the author of Threading the Needle, a new novel that features a former military sniper who is haunted by her past and thrust into a new conflict on a frontier planet. They discuss her fa...
Feb 09, 2024•49 min
Will the real Taylor Lorenz please stand up!? In this riveting long-form interview with CultureScape, Lorenz delves into the recent demise of online and mainstream journalism, every question you ever wanted to be able to ask Taylor, the rise of fake online hate and its impact on our society. 🌐💔 Lorenz shares her journey, from her early career days to becoming a prominent figure in journalism. She provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of social media and video platforms, and how they h...
Feb 03, 2024•55 min
Imagine a world where fatherlessness is not a problem. 🤔 Where children grow up with loving and supportive dads. Where society, politics, and media are not corrupted by the victim mentality. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not. Adam B Coleman, a journalist, author, and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, shows Peter Pischke how to achieve this in this episode of CultureScape. He shares the truth about broke homes and broke culture, and how to break free from them. In this episode o...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Chuck Dixon reveals the sad history of the demise of the comic book industry. We also talk about independent comics & Eric July's Rippaverse! What happened to the comic book industry? How did it go from a booming cultural phenomenon to a dying art form? And how can it be revived by independent creators and fans? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews Chuck Dixon, one of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of all time. Chuck Dixon is the co-creator of Bane,...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Do you know the story of the first time the Escapist Imploded, back in 2014? What if I told you that the Escapist, one of the most influential gaming websites and YouTube channels of all time, was founded by a visionary entrepreneur who was later ousted from his own company for defending Gamergate? And what if I told you that he was also the one who discovered Yahtzee Crowshaw, the creator of Zero Punctuation, and pioneered the modern gaming YouTube format? In this exclusive interview, Peter Pis...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Who is to blame for destroying the Escapist? What really happened at The Escapist, the legendary gaming website and YouTube channel that gave birth to Zero Punctuation, Extra Credits, Jimquisition, and more? How did it go from being a gaming empire to a shadow of its former self? And how did some of its former members rise from the ashes and create Second Wind, a new and successful gaming content and culture outlet? In this exclusive interview, Peter sits down with JM8, the host of Design Delve ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Learn everything there is to know about Screw Attack from its creator, Stuttering Craig! What really happened to Screw Attack, the legendary video game website and show that changed gaming forever? The show that introduced @JamesNintendoNerd & the Angry Video Game Nerd. The show that kickstarted the career of so many people, from @ThatOneVideoGamer to @deathbattle & other shows that put gaming podcasts on the map! 😮 Find out in this exclusive interview with Craig Skittimas, aka Stutteri...
Jan 05, 2024•57 min
The Cancel Pigs Come for Science & Medicine! In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews psychologist Chris Ferguson, who exposes how social justice activism have ruined science and medicine. Ferguson, a fellow of the American Psychological Association1 and the author of How Madness Shaped History2, reveals how the scientific and medical institutions have been corrupted by wokeness, political correctness, and ideological agendas. He explains how normally reliable academics and ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Canceled LEAD DESIGNER of Hogwarts Legacy, Troy Leavitt, tells us what happened! 🤯 In this video, you will watch an exclusive and in-depth interview with Troy Leavitt, the former lead designer of Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game. Troy got canceled a year before the game launched due to his old YouTube channel being uncovered & falsely labeled as GAMERGATE by @DidYouKnowGaming & Kotaku despite the account being a decade old and him not being a conservative. He b...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Everyone loves Culture. So why doesn't Conservative Media do anything about it? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke talks to Christian Toto, a conservative film critic and the founder of HollywoodInToto.com. They discuss why conservative news media often ignores or dismisses culture and entertainment and how this affects their ability to shape public opinion and influence politics. Christian Toto shares his insights on how conservatives can win the culture wars by creating and support...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Learn about how Mech Warrior Self-Destructed!💥 This one is a bit of an insane story gang. In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews Blaine Pardoe, a bestselling author and game designer who has contributed to many BattleTech and MechWarrior sourcebooks and novels. Pardoe shares his insights and experiences on how cancel culture and wokeness have affected the sci-fi and gaming industry and how TOPPS & Catalyst Game Labs fired him for his conservative views and for pointing ou...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
"A great scary story is not a brand or genre; it's an effect, it's a state of being." - Gregory Frost. Are you a fan of horror stories and folktales? Do you enjoy that feeling of something nearby going bump at night? Then you are in luck with this fabulous episode featuring ghost story master and folk tale expert Gregory Frost. Gregory Frost details the origins of most folk tales and horror, going back to medieval France and beyond, discussing the adaptations of Blue Beard and Disney, which hide...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of CultureScape, journalist Peter Pischke interviews Larian Studios Senior Writer Stephen Rooney, Senior writer for the massively popular game Baldur’s Gate 3. Rooney is the guy in charge of the Undead creepy crawlies you meet in BG3 & Divinity Original Sin. Stephen shares his insights and secrets on how he created Asterion, one of the most beloved and complex characters in the game. He also talks about his writing process, his influences, his challenges, and his future proje...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min
"You are the Protagonist of Your Own Life" - Reigan Arataka Have you ever wondered how Chris Niosi became the voice of Reigen Arataka, the charismatic con artist and self-proclaimed psychic in the popular anime series Mob Psycho 100? In this exclusive and in-depth interview, Chris Niosi reveals his journey as a voice actor, animator, and game designer. He also shares his insights on the art of voice acting, the challenges and rewards of working in the animation industry, and his advice for aspir...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 26 min
No other game is quite like Dungeons & Dragons, and no author is quite like Howard Andrew Jones. Are you a fan of fantasy writing and gaming? Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and Baldur’s Gate 3? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this video is for you! In this video, we have an exclusive interview with Howard Andrew Jones, a best-selling fantasy author and game designer who has worked on Pathfinder, designed fabulous fantasy stories, and been influenced and in turn, influen...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 doing this, what are the consequences for innovation and freedom, and how you can fight back effectively...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 like Green Lantern and Superman. He then revived his early character CyberFrog, a genetically modified am...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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 meekly criticizing # ComicsBrokeMe. But what led to the downfall of the comic book industry? How did a once-t...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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. Like Justin, the host (me) Pete loves a good time-travel story, but it seems the sort of stories being told wit...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 stories get told. David Weber shares his insights and opinions on some of the most popular sci-fi franc...
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 the gaming industry and culture. David Jaffe is not afraid to speak his mind and share his honest op...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 for sailing to the stars with this amazing technology. If you enjoyed this video, please like, shar...
Jun 06, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 with her fiction and how she inspires millions of readers with her stories of courage, compassion, an...
Jun 02, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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-home mom unafraid to express her views and values. She shares with us her insights on how to write co...
May 11, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 extensive experience and unique insights, Chris delves into why the original G4TV was such a hit and how Attac...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 possibilities and challenges of living in a world where humans can augment themselves with cybernetic enhancemen...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 vision while respecting the genre's legacy? We explore these questions in this episode of CultureScape...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 entertainment, authors and geeks like Patrick Chilles are working hard to give the genre and readers...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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's world and what it means for the future of entertainment. Samuel's Federalist Page: https://thefederalis...
Mar 03, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 fixing lousy game journos and saving the industry before it's too late! Don't miss out on this game-changing di...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
