CultureScape with Peter Pischke

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, influenced creations like Baldurs Gate 3. In this interview he spills all his secrets and insights on how he creates fantasy worlds, what makes a good fantasy story, how Dungeons and Dragons inspired him to write fantasy, and what he thinks of the incredible game that is Baldur’s Gate 3. We discuss his latest series the Chronicles of Hamiver and the new entry, The City of Marble and Blood which comes out in October. Howard also jokes with Pete about the many badly written fantasy books, stories, and DnD campaigns. You don’t want to miss this amazing conversation with one of the most talented and passionate fantasy writers and gamers in the industry. Watch the video now and learn from a master of fantasy! Howie's Social Media: https://twitter.com/HowardAndrewJon website: https://www.howardandrewjones.com/ Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Thank you for watching CULTURESCAPE, See you next time! 😊 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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. You don’t want to miss this eye-opening and informative discussion about one of the most important issues of our time. Watch the video now and share your thoughts in the comments below. And don’t forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more videos like this one. James's Social Media: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesCz19 website: https://t.co/4Lsbs8Vxda Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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 amphibian warrior who fights against a swarm of alien hornets that have taken over the Earth. He launched his first Indiegogo campaign for CyberFrog: Blood Honey in 2018, which raised over $500,000. He followed it up with CyberFrog: Rekt Planet in 2019, which raised over $1.2 million. He also plans to make action figures and other merchandise for his fans. In this 90-minute interview with Peter Pischke, Ethan shares his story of how he created CyberFrog and what inspired him to challenge the woke culture and SJWs that are ruining the comic industry. He also talks about his YouTube channel, ComicArtistPro Secrets, where he gives tips and advice on drawing comics, reviews comic books and movies, and exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the mainstream media and entertainment. He also discusses his views on politics, culture, and current events. CyberFrog 3: Red Extermination Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethan-van-sciver-s-cyberfrog-3-red-extermination Ethan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanVanSciver Ethan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicArtistProSecrets Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) See you next time! 😊 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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-thriving industry become so broken? We'll be tackling these questions head-on, and discussing the various factors that contributed to the decline of the industry. Justin will share his insights on the current state of the comic book industry, and how it has impacted the world of comics, manga, and graphic novels. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to DC Comics' Secret Invasion, we will explore how the industry has evolved over the years. Justin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tyler_c_world Draw and Talk YouTube: https://t.co/p4fEWuDGzV Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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 with these classic devices are rather bad; best example being the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk to Justin about why he thinks the MCU is broken, and how the use of time travel and multiverses in movies like Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home has ruined the storytelling and logic of the Marvel universe. We also discuss how other popular shows like Doctor Who and Rick and Morty have handled these topics, and what makes a good sci-fi story. Also, Doctor Who, also Stein's Gate, also Chrono Trigger, and a hundred other popular time-travel stories. If you love sci-fi and want to learn more about the science and fiction behind it, don’t miss this video. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more awesome content like this. Enjoy! Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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 franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. Hint: it's not what you probably think it is. If you are a fan of sci-fi and nerd culture, you don’t want to miss this video. You will learn a lot from David Weber’s experience and wisdom as a writer and a fan. You will also enjoy the fun and lively conversation we have about our favorite topics Their new book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Weltall-File/David-Weber/Gordian-Division/9781982192655 Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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 opinions on everything from politics to fun. This is a must-listen interview for any fan of God of War, Twisted Metal, or gaming in general. If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, share, and subscribe to my channel for more gaming content. Thank you for watching! David Jaffe's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3HOLRYG2VMe5TZ0Hvzwlw David Jaffe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidscottjaffe Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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, share, and subscribe to my channel for more content on space and science. And don’t forget to check out Les Johnson’s books and website for more information on solar sails and other topics. Thank you for watching! Les Johnson Website: https://www.lesjohnsonauthor.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesAuthor Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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, and creativity. She also gives us some tips on how to write our own hopeful stories and how to find joy in reading and writing. If you are a fan of Jane Lindskold or interested in the future of fiction, you don’t want to miss this video! Jane's website: https://janelindskold.com/wp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaneLindskold Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Podcast Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

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 comics and books that stand out from the crowd and beat the AI competition, how to be an independent and self-starter writer who uses Kickstarter and other platforms to fund her projects, and how to balance her love of nerdery with her faith and family. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, comment, and subscribe to our channel. You can also follow us on social media and check Spotify & other platforms for more content. And don’t forget to check out C.S. Johnson’s website and social media links below to learn more about her work and support her amazing projects. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for more CultureScape! CS Johnson Twitter: https://twitter.com/writercsjohnson Dizchord Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/writercsjohnson/introducing-dizchord-atlantas-guardian-angel-of-music Amazon: Our Social Media: CultureScape Youtube: https://youtu.be/0yhn_HJqlhA Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message