Realms Unknown

Alice Fraser is joined by Chris Skinner as they look ahead to 2026 and discuss the exciting forthcoming releases in the sci-fi and fantasy realms. 📕 '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 Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida - Shehan KarunatilakaFire Boy - Sami ShahFILM The GrinchFILM Mary PoppinsTROPE ON A ROPEFILM Disclosure DayCOMING UP IN 2026A Trade of Blood - Robert Jackson BennettPlatform Decay - Martha WellsQueen Demon - Martha WellsDungeon Crawler Carl - Matt DinnimanOperation Bounce House - Matt DinnimanTV A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge KnightFILM TwinsTwelve Months - Jim ButcherTV SiloThe Tapestry of Fate - Shannon ChakrabortyWolf Worm - T. KingfisherFILM The OdysseyTV Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85TV Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Rejoice! For Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser for a special festive episode 46 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news ❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Dive into your nearest wardrobe and enjoy Eleanor Morton and Alice Fraser on episode 45 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastEleanor Morton - Life Lessons From Historical Women🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Eleanor Morton📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

A very welcome return for SFF author Nate Crowley as he joins Alice Fraser for episode 44 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownThe Twice-Dead King: Omnibus - Nate CrowleyNotes from Small Planets - Nate CrowleyNEWSFILM The Magic Faraway TreeEnid Blyton - The Magic Faraway TreeWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?FILM BatmanTV Jurassic World: Chaos TheoryGumnut Babies - May GibbsWallet Babies - May GibbsSnugglepot and Cuddlepie - May GibbsKing’s Watch series - Mark HaydenTROPE ON A ROPEImplausibly large ribcagesGAME SubnauticaGAME BorderlandsFILM Star Wars: Episode IV - A New HopeFILM Godzilla vs KongPerdido Street Station - China MiévilleShadow of the Gods series - John GwynneLooming roar monstersSUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Unfiction / fictional non-fictionDinotopia series - James GurneyExpedition - Wayne BarlowePODCAST Revolutions - Mike DuncanThe World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island - Weta WorkshopFILM King KongGAME NeuorocracyNotes from Small Planets - Nate CrowleyMINES OF URRGHThe Years of Rice and Salt - Kim Stanley RobinsonTV Wolf Hall💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Nate Crowley.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

The brilliant Joz Norris joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 43 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownNEWSTV StargateThe Will Of The Many - James IslingtonThe Strength Of The Few - James IslingtonWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?GAME Spirit IslandRaven Scholar - Antonia HodgsonAll Fours - Miranda JulyThe 13th Witch - Mark HaydenSUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Choose Your Own AdventureSHOW The Dark Room - John RobertsonFighting Fantasy series - Steve Jackson and Ian LivingstoneFILM Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt DinnimanFILM Groundhog DayVulcanverse - Dave Morris and Jamie ThomsonTo Be Or Not To Be - Ryan NorthRomeo And/Or Juliet - Ryan NorthGRAPHIC NOVEL: Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way - Ryan NorthCOMIC SERIES The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl - Ryan NorthMINES OF URRGHSpider-ManConan series - Robert E. Howard💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Joz Norris.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Alice Fraser is joined this week by Tom Neenan for episode 42 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownNEWSA Feast of Crows - George RR MartinGAME Zombies, RunWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?FILM The Running ManThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonAltered Carbon - Richard MorganTV Tumble LeafSUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - IterationsFILM The Running ManFILM The Long WalkTV IT: Welcome To DerryFILM The FlyFILM AlienFILM AliensFILM NosferatuCirce - Madelline MillerSong of Achilles - Madelline MillerStone Blind - Natalie HaynesSpinning Silver - Naomi Novik FILM King KongMINES OF URRGHFILM King KongTV Doctor Who - The Power of Kroll💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Alice is joined by Kate Samas to discuss the latest in speculative fiction, including an accusation that the latest George RR Martin release has AI generated art.💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 40 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?FILM Predator: BadlandsQueen Demon - Martha WellsThe Flashman Papers - George MacDonald FraserTV Plur1bus - Vince GilliganSUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Villains as heroesEnder’s Game - Orson Scott CardDune - Frank HerbertFILM Jurassic ParkFILM A Nightmare on Elm StreetFILM Child’s PlayFILM Full Metal JacketFILM Apocalypse NowFILM Saving Private RyanFILM Wolf CreekTV DexterHannibalMINES OF URRGHFILM WantedThe Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - Stephen R. DonaldsonFILM The Flintstones💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Tom Neenan.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com

Writer and podcaster Nate Crowley joins Alice Fraser this week for episode 39 of your favourite sci-fi and fantasy podcast, Realms Unknown!❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknownNEWSTV The WitcherWHAT HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING IN YOUR BRAIN?GAME RimWorld - OdysseyQueen Demon - Martha WellsTV SeveranceTROPE ON A ROPEFILM Jurassic ParkTV Once Upon A TimeSUB GENRE DEEP DIVE - Dead POV characters/OntologypunkGhost Story - Jim ButcherRivers of London series - Ben AaronovitchShawn McGuireGideon the Ninth - Tamsyn MuirNona the Ninth - Tamsyn MuirTwice Dead King series - Nate CrowleyThe Death and Life of Schneider Wrack - Nate CrowleyFILM RoboCopMINES OF URRGHThe Amtrak Wars - Patrick LilleyTomorrow When the War Began - John MarsdenThe Once and Future King - T. H. White💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc📚 Buy books featured in this and other episodes https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast🔔 Subscribe, like, and comment!🦋 Follow us on Bluesky!🎚️ Produced by Chris Skinner and Ped Hunter. Hosted by Alice Fraser and Nate Crowley.📧 Got questions, feedback, or suggestions? Email us at realmsunknown@thebuglepodcast.com