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Speculative Sandbox

Speculative Sandbox

Vickie Lan

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Join Vickie Lan and unpack the tropes that make fiction fun! Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Cover image photographed by J.D. Fitzgerald. Episode cover images and zoom backgrounds feature royalty-free images from Canva and Pexels. Audio provided by Anchor and Transistor.fm
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Speculative Sandbox episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Speculative Sandbox for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Speculative Sandbox episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Speculative Sandbox - 11. Space Cities: The Challenges of Leaving Earth
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05/24/22 • 57 min

BSFA-Award-Winning Author Gareth L. Powell joins Speculative Sandbox to talk about space colonies! Will we ever leave Earth? Which planets would make good homes? And how can science fiction writers warn us of potential pitfalls? Go on a tour through our solar system with us.
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Speculative Sandbox - Day Eight of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/21/22 • 3 min

This trope might leave you feeling reflective.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

Episode notes:

  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - Day Twelve of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/25/22 • 3 min

Hint: This trope has mystical origins.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

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  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - Day Six of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/19/22 • 3 min

Hint: This trope may give you a sinking feeling. We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear. Episode notes: Resources: TVTropes.org Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - Day Three of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/16/22 • 3 min

Hint: This trope may keep you up at night.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

Episode notes:

  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - Best of 2022 and looking ahead to 2023
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12/27/22 • 17 min

Happy New Year! Learn what's planned for next year and hear a roundup of our 2022 episodes.

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Speculative Sandbox - Day Seven of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/20/22 • 3 min

Hint: This trope goes up and down.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

Episode notes:

  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - Day Eleven of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/24/22 • 4 min

Hint: This trope has extreme disparities.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

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  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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Speculative Sandbox - AUTHOR TAKEOVER: Writing Tie-In Fiction
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01/30/23 • 20 min

Author Marsheila Rockwell takes over the podcast this week to talk about tie-in fiction.

Speculative Sandbox will return to our regular interview format in February. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for information on episodes and soundbites.

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Speculative Sandbox - Day Nine of "Twelve Days of Tropes"
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12/22/22 • 5 min

Hint: This trope may come back again.

We’re taking a break from our normal programming to enjoy the holidays. In the meantime, Speculative Sandbox presents the Twelve Days of Tropes, a limited series of micro-episodes that briefly touch on some well-known - and not-so-well-known - tropes. Each episode is a secret until you open it, just like a present. And who knows, maybe you’ll see one of these tropes fully analyzed with a guest on a future episode. And If you’re writing this holiday season, consider exploring or inverting what you hear.

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  • Resources: TVTropes.org
  • Music from Pixabay
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FAQ

How many episodes does Speculative Sandbox have?

Speculative Sandbox currently has 126 episodes available.

What topics does Speculative Sandbox cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Speculative Sandbox?

The episode title '11. Space Cities: The Challenges of Leaving Earth' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Speculative Sandbox?

The average episode length on Speculative Sandbox is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Speculative Sandbox released?

Episodes of Speculative Sandbox are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Speculative Sandbox?

The first episode of Speculative Sandbox was released on Mar 9, 2022.

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