In the first of a two-part episode on mentors in fantasy genres, we look at the roles of superheroes and their protégées. Matt Fraction talks about the inspiration for his acclaimed comic book series Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon, which was adapted into a Disney+ series. University of Oregon professor Ben Saunders explains why Peter Parker needs an endless se ... Show More
May 6
Many Faces of Jekyll and Hyde
Pop culture has been full of Jekylls and Hydes: Bruce Banner and The Hulk, Norman Bates and Mother, Walter White and Heisenberg, The Nutty Professor and Buddy Love. They all echo the archetype that Robert Lous Stevenson established 140 years ago in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll ... Show More
39m 50s
Apr 8
Celebrating 300 Imaginary Worlds
Imaginary Worlds has reached another milestone – 300 episodes! We already celebrated the 200th episode and the 10th anniversary of the show, but in those episodes, we mostly kept the spotlight off ourselves. This time around, my assistant producer Stephanie Billman and I reflect ... Show More
41m 10s
Oct 2025
Front Porch Wisdom: The Power of Mentors, Coaches, and Sponsors
In this episode of Principles for Success, Chris Howell sits down with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, author, professor, and founder of Soulstice Consultancy, for a heartfelt conversation about mentorship, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from her newest book, Front Porch Wisdom, Dr. Fr ... Show More
28m 5s
Aug 2024
Run, Fool!: A Conversation with Rodney Barnes
<p>I sat down with Rodney Barnes and he shared with me his wisdom from years in the TV and Film industry. Everything from how to balance comedy and horror to what it takes to get a project to a screen, big or small.</p><p>Rodney Barnes is an award-winning writer, producer, and co ... Show More
58m 2s
Apr 2022
Coming Soon - A New Season of Women of Marvel!
Coming soon! This spring, the Women of Marvel hosts explore eight of our favorite characters - then and now. How do Marvel heroes stay themselves AND evolve through the decades and across comics, films, games, and more. Captain Peggy Carter got her start on the screens of MARVEL ... Show More
2m 49s
Aug 2025
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Dr. Joe Dispenza is an author, researcher, and lecturer whose work bridges neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the science of personal transformation. Known for books like New York Times bestseller You Are the Placebo, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, a ... Show More
2h 20m
Oct 2020
Back to School w/ Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, and Spider-Man!
Avengers Assemble!…for fifth period. In the high-spirited middle-grade novel Avengers Assembly, Marvel’s youngest characters find themselves in an after-school program for Super Heroes, where they must fend off every threat from super villains to peer pressure. Guest host and Mar ... Show More
39m 42s
Jan 2025
A Quicksilver Cassandra - Unpleasant Dreams 70
This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold takes us on a journey through the whimsical and thought-provoking short story, "A Quicksilver Cassandra" by John Kendrick Bangs. Known for his wit and satire, Bangs weaves a tale that blends fantasy with a touch of the absurd, much ... Show More
14m 15s
