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Eric Molinsky

New York

Host of Imaginary Worlds (@ImaginWorldsPod), a podcast about sci-fi and other fantasy genres. Patreon: https://t.co/NCHM2na6rt

Articles

  • Oct 9, 2024 | imaginaryworldspodcast.org | Eric Molinsky |Phantom Fauna |Cory Alstad |Kevin MacLeod lightless

    For a long time, imagining what alien life could look like was mostly the job of science fiction creators. But in recent years, the field of astrobiology has gotten a boost from the discovery of faraway exoplanets with atmospheres which could support life. In trying to imagine what aliens could look like, scientists have found that science fiction is a good jumping off point.

  • Aug 14, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Eric Molinsky

    I used to think escape rooms were gimmicky activities where everyone scrambled to solve puzzles while I stood around feeling useless. On the other hand, I love immersive theater, where an interactive play unfolds as you walk through a space. I thought they were very different types of live entertainment. Not anymore.

  • Jun 27, 2024 | imaginaryworldspodcast.org | Eric Molinsky

    Who really composed the scores of Dune, Interstellar, Blade Runner 2049, The Dark Knight, Man of Steel, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lion King? Were they all written by Hans Zimmer? Or were those scores put together by a team of musicians at Hans Zimmer’s studio Remote Control? The podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz went behind-the-scenes and got a rare glimpse at the creative process of one of the most revered film composers in the world.

  • Jun 5, 2024 | imaginaryworldspodcast.org | Eric Molinsky |Kevin MacLeod |Kevin Macleod |Niklas Gustavsson |Gunnar Johnsen

    Book banning is hitting libraries across America, and many of the titles being banned or challenged are fantasy books or graphic novels – especially LGBTQ content. Malinda Lo has been tracking how her work is being targeted, like her novel Ash which is a queer reimagining of Cinderella. I talk with Malinda about how she’s been tracking the attacks on her work and fighting back.

  • May 17, 2024 | player.fm | Forhecz Topher |Chris Ryan |WNYC Studios |Eric Molinsky

    This week, we're talking about 'La chimera', directed by Alice Rohrwacher and starring Josh O'Connor and Isabella Rossellini. The film follows a band of graverobbers on a quest for Etruscan treasures. But there's also a darker, more melancholy plot that makes you question what’s real and what’s symbolism. The FT's global head of audio Cheryl Brumley and audience engagement journalist Marianna Giusti join guest host Katya Kumkova to hash out what it all means. -------We love hearing from you.

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Eric Molinsky
Eric Molinsky @emolinsky
22 Apr 24

For #EarthDay2024 we produced an episode of @ImaginWorldsPod about how African science fiction writers are imagining the future of climate change in a way that's very different from Western cli-fi. https://t.co/VtvhKQ06wI

Eric Molinsky
Eric Molinsky @emolinsky
5 Apr 24

#earthquake That was the first time in years I went on this site to get a confirmation of reality.

Eric Molinsky
Eric Molinsky @emolinsky
21 Feb 24

RT @ImaginWorldsPod: There is a huge sale on @TeePublic through Sunday. Classic tees for $16 and up to 35% off on everything else! Enjoy so…