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Realms Unknown

The Bugle 65 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Realms Unknown is a comedic podcast from The Bugle that explores fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fiction. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends, it offers reviews and hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and more. The show is available as a video podcast and is ad-free for Bugle subscribers.

Episodes

First Contact Jun 24, 2026 37:44 Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of first contact in sci-fi and fantasy, is Ria Lina! The pair also chat about their Tropes of a Rope, delve back into The Minds of Urgh, and discuss Dr. Who and Star Trek! 🔗 Links to all things Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-
Interspecies interactions Jun 10, 2026 35:41 Joining Alice this week is fantasy legend Adrian Tchaikovsky, as the pair delve into Interspecies interactions, inherit special central characters and James Bond one liner tropes! 🔗 Links to all things Adrian Tchaikovsky: https://adriantchaikovsky.com/🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-lond
Mermaids and Walter White's baby May 28, 2026 29:14 Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Eleanor Morton, as they delve into the deep to talk all things mermaids. From Aerial to Cher and many more sea-shell bra wearing sirens. And Eleanor tells us why she'd cancel the classic Greek authors in the Minds of Uh?🔗 Links to all things Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://www.a
Greek and Roman Mythology May 13, 2026 39:19 Joining Alice this week is regular co-host Tom Neenan, as they deep dive into Greek and Roman mythology in fantasy. From Labyrinth to The Maze Runner and everything in-between, the two also jump into the classic set-up troupe, and Tom tells us a questionable Doctor Who storyline in the Minds of Uh? 🔗 Links to all things Tom Neenan: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-neenan-portrait-of-a
Welcome to the Hive Mind Apr 29, 2026 37:45 Joining Alice this week is John Robertson, as they dive into this week’s sub-genre Hive Minds, from Star Trek to Adrian Tchaikovsky. Plus more from Troupe on a Rope and the Minds of Er...🔗 Links to all things John Robertson: https://www.thejohnrobertson.com/🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HEREhttps://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-l
Talking Weaponry! Apr 15, 2026 37:00 Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Talking Weaponry from Swordheart to Jarvis! Plus troupes on the decadent class and exploring dated narrative arcs in Minds of Er...🖊️ Links to all things Tom Neenan: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-neenan-portrait-of-a-tom-as-a-young-neenan📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://w
Iconic Puppets in Sci-Fi & Fantasy Apr 1, 2026 28:28 Joining Alice this week is Eleanor Morton, as the pair jump into this week’s sub-genre deep dive, Puppets in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. From Jim Henson’s fantasy efforts, to Ridley Scott's Xenomorph in Alien. 🖊️ Links to all things Eleanor Morton: https://eleanormortoncomedian.com/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store/p/a-passion-for-passion-a-delirious-love-le
AI interfering with the creative process again! The Dr Who's missing tapes, and Music & Sci-Fi Mar 19, 2026 36:41 Joining Alice this week is Tom Neenan, as they dive deep into the sub-genre Music in Sci-Fi, they also discuss the recently discovered missing Dr. Who tapes, and Grammarly finding themselves in hot water over AI controversy! 🖊️ Links to all things Tom Neenan: https://www.instagram.com/tpneenan/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store/p/a-passion-for-passion
When Fantasy turns into Sci-Fi, Pre-Jackson Lord of the Rings and the Moomins? Mar 5, 2026 38:18 This week Alice is joined by Joz Norris as they take a deep dive into a pet peeve of Fantasy turning into Sci-Fi, they also discuss the pre-Jackson adaptations of Lord of the Rings, and a rogue reference from the Moomins by producer Harry, all that and much more on Realms Unknown!🖊️ Links to all things Joz Norris: https://www.joznorris.co.uk/📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.t
Moving Cities, Lord of the Rings Rewatch, and Questioning the Monarchy in the World of Fantasy! Feb 19, 2026 29:47 This week Alice is joined by Nate Crowley as they deep dive into Moving Cities, they also discuss introducing the next generation to the Lord of the Rings, and how to perfect the best eat-along-watch-along! Plus the pair question the role of monarchy in the world of fantasy. 🖊️ Links to all things Nate Crowley: https://x.com/FrogCroakley 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.theb
Urban Fantasy, Fish Out of Water Tropes, and Giving up Waiting for a Next Instalment Feb 5, 2026 35:13 This week Alice is joined by Patrick Lenton to talk everything Urban Fantasy, from Rivers of London to Twelve Months. Stick around to the end for a special announcement! 🖊️ Links to all things Patrick Lenton: https://patricklenton.com/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store/p/a-passion-for-passion-a-delirious-love-letter-to-romance❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For P
28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors and an insight into writing processes! Jan 29, 2026 45:52 Alice is joined by Tom Neenan as they chat their way through 28 Days Later sequels, Good Doctors, Bad Doctors and Comedic Doctors, as well as an insight into writing processes! 🎤 Gigs to see Tom Neenan can be found here! https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/tom-neenan-wip-wed-4th-mar-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202603041830/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.theb

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