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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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Hosts Gary J. Martin and A.R. McNevin explore how personal philosophies, morals, and ethics shape the stories writers tell. They discuss moral complexity in fantasy, the tension between individual and group identity, and how authors hope their work affects readers.
The episode covers examples from Tolkien to role-playing, the power of found family, fame and remembrance, and whether fiction can leave the world a little better than it was found. It balances entertainment with the idea that stories can prompt reflection and change.
Join the conversation and listen as the hosts unpack how real-world influences and personal values filter into character choices, plot design, and the themes writers choose to emphasise.
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