{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64cbc97c002c6b001193b7ab/67ab19829c6f7f7f28e1492b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Buffy’s Return, Grimdark Fiction & Redhead Tropes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64cbc97c002c6b001193b7ab/1739266382632-14bb5040-80c4-443d-9117-2d488eab66b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Realms Unknown</em>, hosts Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton dive into the latest news in pop culture and fantasy! Get the scoop on&nbsp;<em>Buffy</em>'s return with Sarah Michelle Gellar, exciting&nbsp;<em>Back to the Future</em>&nbsp;updates, the new video game&nbsp;<em>Atomfall</em>, and a fascinating partnership between the Ministry of Defence and sci-fi writers.</p><p><br></p><p>They also shine a spotlight on the gritty world of&nbsp;<em>Grimdark fiction</em>, discussing epic books like&nbsp;<em>Prince of Thorns</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Black Company</em>, and&nbsp;<em>Legends &amp; Lattes</em>. Eleanor shares her thoughts on the game&nbsp;<em>Hobbs Barrow</em>, while Alice recommends the TV series&nbsp;<em>Pantheon</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode’s&nbsp;<em>Trope on a Rope</em>, Eleanor breaks down the redhead trope in fantasy and sci-fi, touching on&nbsp;<em>Gulliver’s Travels</em>, Eddie Redmayne’s role in&nbsp;<em>Jupiter Ascending</em>, and Gimli from&nbsp;<em>Lord of the Rings</em>. Plus, Sandy convinces us to read Joe Abercrombie’s&nbsp;<em>Best Served Cold</em>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<em>Convince Me to Read This Book</em>&nbsp;segment!</p><p><br></p><p>Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Also, don’t miss our recommendations for what to do, watch, or read this week. Tune in for a packed episode full of insightful discussions, book and TV recommendations, and much more! Buy the books we cover in this episode in our <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">affiliate store</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔔&nbsp;<em>Subscribe, like, and comment</em>&nbsp;with your thoughts or recommendations! We’d love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Produced by Chris Skinner. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton.</strong></p><p>📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at&nbsp;realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com</p><p>🌐 Visit&nbsp;<em>thebuglepodcast.com</em>&nbsp;to support us and find more!</p>","author_name":"Chris Skinner"}