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Our 100th Episode: A Creatinuum Retrospective
CREATINUUM - May 25, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutesMusic: https://www.bensound.com
"Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy": A Two-Part Spec Fic Special (Part 2)
CREATINUUM - May 18, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutesMusic: https://www.bensound.com
"Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy": A Two-Part Spec Fic Special (Part 1)
CREATINUUM - May 11, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutesMusic: https://www.bensound.com
Hot Takes: Is Fantasy Overrated?
CREATINUUM - April 27, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutesWe bet that if we ask you to think about a fantasy narrative that involves elves, dwarves, and a mysterious looming darkness on the horizon, you can think of a title or two . . . or even ten. Is fantasy becoming overrated today? Have we had our fill of these kinds of stories in our books and on o...
All the "Happily Ever Afters": The Significance of the Cinderella Story
CREATINUUM - April 20, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutesFrom rags to riches. A peasant girl with a heart of gold. Saved by true love. These are just some of the tropes that we associate with "Cinderella" as well as its many, many variations in media. What is it about this fairy tale that makes us come back for more and pine for predictable but addicti...
Excellent Yet Elementary: On the Long-Lasting Adaptability of Sherlock Holmes
CREATINUUM - April 13, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutesWhen it comes to our favorite fictional detective, we know that we've seen Sherlock Holmes, both the character and the overall stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, being adapted into several movies and series over the years. What makes the man from Baker Street and his adventures so adaptable throu...
"Is Water Wet?": Unpacking Weirdly Redundant Sentences
CREATINUUM - April 06, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutesOn this episode, we're veering away from our usual Grammar Chaos discussions to try to answer a very simple-sounding question: "Is water wet?" What do you think about when you hear a question like that? Is it mind-boggling? Is it possible? Does it make your brain hurt a little? Tune in as we talk...
Hot Takes: Binge Watching vs. Weekly Watching - Which Is Better?
CREATINUUM - March 23, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutesIn the golden age of binge-watching series, courtesy of Netflix, do you enjoy watching episode after episode (and postponing trips to the bathroom)? Or do you miss the days when TV shows would release a new episode every week, making you wait for days with unbearable anticipation? Let's talk abou...
"Press Play to Start": On the Growing Success of Video Game Adaptations
CREATINUUM - March 16, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutesFrom the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movies to the "Arcane: League of Legends" Netflix series, video game adaptations are surprising both gamers and avid movie and series watchers alike with unexpected hits. Can fans expect a lot more successful adaptations in the future, or are these adaptations doomed...
Which Came First: The Toy Or the Movie? On Franchising and Merchandising
CREATINUUM - March 09, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutesThink back on your favorite cartoon-based toys and toy-based cartoons. Which came first? The movie/TV show/cartoon or the toy? Sounds like a real chicken-or-egg situation! Sit back and listen as we talk about our childhood favorites and discuss the relationship between toys and the media they've ...
Dissecting the Success of Wordle: A Grammar Chaos Special
CREATINUUM - March 02, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutesOn this episode, we're taking a break from talking about past Grammar Chaos articles to talk about Wordle, a word game that's taking social media by storm. If you've been seeing a lot of yellow and green squares on your feeds and don't know what they mean, take a listen and find out!
Hot Takes: Are Reality Shows Reality or Fiction?
CREATINUUM - February 23, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutesCooking. Survival. Competition. Drama. Dating. There are all kinds of reality shows that pop up on our TVs or streaming services. But what about them makes them so appealing? Is it that they're based on reality? Are they REALLY based on reality? Is there always something going on behind the scene...
We Don't Talk About Encanto (But We Should!): A Review of Disney's Encanto
CREATINUUM - February 16, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutesWe're excited to cover Disney's latest animated film, Encanto, for our first review of the year! From its catchy tunes to its memorable characters and striking storyline, Encanto is a definite visual treat for any viewer of any age, and we can't sing its praises enough.
Let's Take a Look Back: A Retrospective of 2021
CREATINUUM - February 09, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutesAs we usher in the new year, let's not forget the best and most memorable parts of the old one. On this episode, we sit back and talk at length about our favorite movies, shows, albums, and trends of 2021. Here's to hoping we'll encounter more in 2022!
"Weary" vs. "Wary": What's the Diff?
CREATINUUM - February 02, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutesWe're kicking off the new year with a brand new Grammar Chaos episode: the difference between "weary" and "wary"! Sit back and tune in, and hopefully, you won't grow "weary" of our tips on being "wary" about proper vocab!
Hot Takes: Plain Novels vs. Graphic Novels - Which Is Better?
CREATINUUM - December 22, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutesIt's time for another "hot takes" episode! Our controversial question of the day is "Are plain or straight novels better or worse than graphic novels?" You'd be surprised by our answers!
The "Art" of the Page Turner: On Comic Books and Graphic Novels
CREATINUUM - December 15, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes"Wham!" "Pow!" "Boom!" If you've seen these colorful words and other onomatopoeia splashed across the pages of your reading material, then you should be very familiar with the world of comics and graphic fiction. Tune in as we talk about how comics, both classic and modern, have evolved alongside...
Under "Locke" and Key: On the Mystery and Mayhem of the "Locke & Key" Netflix Series
CREATINUUM - December 08, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutesWe're back for another series review, and this time, we're talking about the Netflix series "Locke & Key," based on the comic books by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriquez. Do we love it? Do we hate it? Tune in to find out!
"Equality" vs. "Equity": What's the Diff?
CREATINUUM - December 02, 2021 01:06 - 17 minutesWe hear these words a lot on social media and even in economics lessons, but what really is the basic difference between the words "equality" and "equity"? Join us as we talk about that on our latest Grammar Chaos episode!
Hot Takes: Music Helps Us Study and Concentrate
CREATINUUM - November 24, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutesDo you play music while you read or study? What kind of music? Or do you prefer dead silence? We’re here to talk about that and more!
From Storybook to Screen: The Dawn of Modern Fairy Tale Adaptations
CREATINUUM - November 17, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutesHow have the tales of old fared in today’s modern world? We’re here to discuss our thoughts on fairy tales adapted for the screen.
From "Once Upon a Time" to "Timeless": The Legacy of Fairy Tales
CREATINUUM - November 10, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutesJoin us as we indulge in our favorite childhood stories and ponder on why they’re still so prevalent in literature today.
"Arcane" vs. "Arcana": What's the Diff?
CREATINUUM - November 03, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutesSimilar words like “arcane” and “arcana” can be tricky and finicky, so we’re here to sort out the differences between them!
"My Name Is Lizzie Bennet": A Review of the Lizzie Bennet Diaries
CREATINUUM - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutesIt’s a fascinating fusion between a literary classic and a modern medium. Join us as we rave about the Lizzie Bennet Diaries!
What Makes a "Period Piece"?: On Historical vs. Modern Fiction
CREATINUUM - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutesWhat we call “period pieces” abound in media today, but what makes a work of fiction a “period piece”? Tune in as we discuss!
Hot Takes: Enough with the Remakes!
CREATINUUM - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutesHow do we feel about the same stories being remade over and over in books and on the screen? Tune in to find out!
"Adopt" vs. "Adapt": What's the Diff?
CREATINUUM - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutesIt’s another Grammar Chaos episode as we talk about the definitions of and differences between “adopt” and “adapt”!
"Revenge" vs. "Avenge": What's the Diff?
CREATINUUM - August 31, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutesWe’re back with more Grammar Chaos discussions to talk about the difference between the words “revenge” and “avenge”!
Hot Takes: Anyone Can Read Shakespeare
CREATINUUM - August 31, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutesAll the world’s a stage—and no one is more world-renowned than Shakespeare. Let’s discuss the Bard and why anyone can read his works!
Dead "Langs" Tell No Tales: On Our Favorite Constructed/Dead Languages
CREATINUUM - August 31, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutesIf you could resurrect Latin or Dothraki, would you do it? Join us as we rave over our favorite constructed and dead languages!
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