What Makes Your Characters Tick?
Join Helen Corvis and Steaphan Kay in this enlightening episode where we look into the psychology behind creating memorable and authentic characters. In "What Makes Your Characters Tick?", we explore the intricate hopes, dreams, fears, and motivations that drive character development in storytellin…
Why do we write and read fanfics?
We are discussing all kinds of fandoms that are represented in the art of fanfics! Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde are joined by John and Barbara Erdely to discuss the fanfics they written and enjoyed over the years! They discuss everything from LOTR fanfics to Harry Potter and even Nar…
Episode 027 - "Sanjuro" (1962)
This week, Ryan and Justin pick up the trail of our favorite Samurai/Ronin, "Sanjuro" (1962), to see what he's up to, and talk about...
speculations about Sanjuro's past
whether Sanjuro qualifies as a "Gary Stu" character
one particularly bloody special effect
the richness of the supporting cast
o…
Episode 041 - "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947)
Justin and Ryan take a dive into Danny Kaye's mind while exploring "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947), as they discuss...
Is Walter actually a "good" kind of Gary Stu character?
Danny Kaye is key to all this. No, really. He is.
Boris Karloff reminding us yet again how much we miss him.
Our…
S:4 E:4 Live from GSGC The issues and exceptions of Gary Stu and Mary Sue
On this episode we take a look at things that define a Gary Stu and Mary Sue, where there origins come from how the writing of these type of characters work. How some of our favorite characters can also seem like a Gary Stu and Mary Sue, and also is that even a bad thing?
Spoiler warning for the…
Subverting TTRPG Tropes (Episode 252)
🎲 Tired of the same old tavern start? Let's Break Some TTRPG Tropes! 🎲
Ever groaned when your GM says "You all meet in a tavern"? Ready to transform boring clichés into unforgettable gaming moments? Join Josh, Michael, and Lewanika for an electrifying discussion on how to subvert common tabletop RP…
Twinnings Ep#23 - Meet the Sues: Side-Eyeing Main Character Syndrome
This episode was born out of irritation… and a suspicious amount of self-awareness...
Anne and Georgie unpack Main Character Syndrome—starting with Mary Sues, Gary Stus, and lazy wish-fulfillment writing, then following that energy straight into real life. From overpowered fictional characters to p…
Episode 30 - When a Wizard Did It: The Problem with Placeholder Characters
On this episode of Fictional Problems (in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland), hosts Gary J. Martin and A.R. McNevin explore "placeholder" characters — figures whose abilities are presupposed rather than shown — and how that presupposition can leave readers feeling cheated. They discuss e…
Lancelot
We can’t talk about Arthurian Legend without talking about the Most Knight of All Time: Lancelot. We love this complex character, at times a Gary Stu, at times complicated and yearning. But you’ll hopefully come away with a new appreciation of the most well-known knight.
Content Warning: This epis…
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