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Mythmakers

Mythmakers

OxfordCentreForFantasy.org

Oxford Centre for Fantasy

238 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Mythmakers has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 238 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Oxford Centre for Fantasy.

Episodes
238
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
38 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives, brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. In each episode, we embark on an exploration of the world of fantasy—both classic and contemporary. From the stories behind your favourite series to expert tips for aspiring writers, we dive into books, films, TV shows, and the creative process behind them.<br><br>Brought to you from the heart of Oxford—home to literary greats like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll—we continue the storytelling tradition in the very city where Narnia, Middle-earth, and even Wonderland took shape drawing on the city’s magical blend of ancient buildings, labyrinthine libraries, and gentle river meadows.<br><br>Ready to step into the Wardrobe with us into your next big adventure? Visit <a href="https://oxfordcentreforfantasy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://oxfordcentreforfantasy.org/&source=gmail&ust=1764229581595000&usg=AOvVaw0TybTIzO9R8fvYwAyUbY8t">https://<wbr>oxfordcentreforfantasy.org/</a> to learn more!</span></p>

Latest Episodes

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Rock Music in Gerwig's Narnia and Other Film News

Oct 8, 202659 min

The Dead Are Following - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 5 Ch 2

Oct 1, 202646 min

Harry Potter Full Cast Audio Series Books 1-7: Our Verdict

Sep 24, 202627 min

A Talking Balrog? The Big Fantasy News From Films to TV to Books

Sep 17, 20261h 2m

Dark Indeed Is the Hour - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 5 Ch 1

Sep 10, 202647 min

HBO's Harry Potter Series: Reading the Tea Leaves

Sep 4, 202624 min

The Odyssey: The Original Fantasy and Nolan's New Film

Sep 3, 202628 min

Mythmakers Encore: John Tenniel

Aug 27, 202617 min

Mythmakers Encore: Things You Don't Know About Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Oxford

Aug 20, 202632 min

Mythmakers Encore: Andy Serkis Reads The Silmarillion - The Verdict

Aug 13, 202629 min

LOTR: An Author's Journey - Wrap Up of The Two Towers, Book 4

Aug 6, 202634 min

Mythmakers Season 8 Wrap Up: Top 5 Author's Tips

Jul 30, 202633 min

The Top 5 Writing Lessons from The Two Towers

Jul 23, 202629 min

Not Asleep, Dead - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 10

Jul 16, 202636 min

She Had Many Exits From Her Lair - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 9

Jul 9, 202631 min

Don’t the Great Tales Never End? - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 8

Jul 2, 202638 min

They Cannot Conquer for Ever! - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 7

Jun 25, 202630 min

Rock Music in Narnia and 1980s Fantasy Highlights

Jun 18, 202647 min

Then I Will Declare My Doom - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 6

Jun 11, 202634 min

Were you a friend of Boromir? - LOTR: An Author's Journey, Bk 4 Ch 4

Jun 4, 202643 min