Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding
Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how special our planet really is.
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Exolore stats
09/19/2024
Exolore stats
One final episode because I hate to say goodbye, and because I'm a data nerd who can't help but share the numbers.
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Final World Bracket
09/19/2024
Final World Bracket
Moiya invites fellow podcaster Julia Schifini to help her choose, once and for all, the best Exolore world. Her winner might shock you! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Julia Schifini is a host on Spirits, Join the Party, and Multicrew review. Find her online at MESSAGES Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's to get started on your fictional world! Fill out the if you're looking for a worldbuilding community Join the Multcrew by September 27th at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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M Dwarf Planet: Culture
09/05/2024
M Dwarf Planet: Culture
Moiya finally finished the M dwarf planet! She's joined by Isabel J. Kim and together they made the cube crabs a bunch of anxious avoidant chemistry nerds who all went to survival camp. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Isabel J. Kim is an attorney, speculative fiction writer, and co-host of the podcast. Stay up to date with her work at MESSAGES Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's to get started on your fictional world! Fill out the if you're looking for a worldbuilding community Listen to every Monday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Fictional histories with Fayge Horesh
08/22/2024
Fictional histories with Fayge Horesh
Moiya is joined by historian Fayge Horesh to talk about the dos and don'ts of imagining fictional histories, from ethical practices to research advice. And Moiya is happy to report that since recording, she has picked up a New York library card! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Fayge Horesh is a public historian, tour guide, and writer, including a food guide for Philadelphia called eat like a local. She is a creator and cohost of the podcast MESSAGES Join the Multitude Discord at Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's to get started on your fictional world! Fill out the if you're looking for a worldbuilding community HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of Leisurely Chameleons
08/08/2024
World of Leisurely Chameleons
It's an Exolore x Pale Blue Pod crossover! Moiya and comedian Corinne Caputo talk about JWST's iconic first images, then pick one as the setting for their world. They imagine a planet of scaly people who love a relaxing train ride. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Corinne Caputo is a comedian and author of and Moiya's cohost on . She's on socials and writes about on substack. MESSAGES Listen to every Wednesday Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's to get started on your fictional world! HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Splatoon Review with Amanda Silberling
07/25/2024
Splatoon Review with Amanda Silberling
Moiya asks pop culture writer Amanda Silberling about her favorite video game, Splatoon! It involves squid kids, apocalypse stories, judgemental cats, and just the right level of violence. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Amanda Silberling is a senior culture writer at TechCrunch and co-host of Wow If True, a podcast about internet culture. Find her work online at and follow her on twitter . MESSAGES Listen to Amanda's podcast every other Wednesday Download a copy of Dr. Moiya's to get started on your fictional world! HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of corrupt "magicians"
07/11/2024
World of corrupt "magicians"
Moiya is joined by writer Rachel Feltman to imagine a beautiful but foreboding world. They end up with a genre-bending world full of people convinced they have magical powers. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Rachel Feltman is a science and technology writer, editor, and host of the podcast. Follow Rachel on X and check out her website MESSAGES Help us out on the Multitude survey at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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rerun: Building fantasy maps
06/20/2024
rerun: Building fantasy maps
Moiya returns to this episode about fictional mapmaking. She talks with mapmaker Jessica Khoury about how mountains don't bend and rivers don't split, the logic behind human settlements, and how to name your places. Plus, there are dogs. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Jessica Khoury is an author and fantasy cartographer who makes beautiful, believable maps. You can follow her on twitter at . Check out her personal work, including multiple YA fantasy books, at her website . And you can learn about her mapmaking services at . MESSAGES Listen to every Tuesday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of clairvoyant cats
06/06/2024
World of clairvoyant cats
Moiya is joined by geologist Kristina Gustovich to imagine a world built on justice and social cohesion. They end up creating sparkly cats who can see into the future and totally believe in universal basic income. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST is a geologist and science communicator, currently getting a PhD in science education. MESSAGES Order Kalipso at Listen to my other podcast every Monday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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rerun: Building Monsters with Dr. Emily Zarka
05/23/2024
rerun: Building Monsters with Dr. Emily Zarka
Monster Expert Dr. Emily Zarka joins Moiya to talk about the origins of monster myths! Together, they conjure up some spooky monsters to inhabit three previously built Exolore worlds. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Emily Zarka is a professor, writer, host, and monster expert. Find her on twitter at or on her website . Be sure to check out and on PBS's Storied youtube channel. MESSAGES Check out CruchyRoll Presents: The Anime Effect Preorder Kalipso at Join the to listen to the Multicrew Review HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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The One True Underworld
05/09/2024
The One True Underworld
Moiya and mythologist John Bucher put their minds together to imagine an ancient mythic underworld. It has triels, elemental symbolism, and lots of silly little guys! What's not to love? HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST John Bucher is a mythologist, a writer, and the executive director of the . Follow John's work at . MESSAGES Sign up for Moiya's with Atlas Obscura Listen to every Wednesday Check out CruchyRoll Presents: The Anime Effect HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Superhero Worlds with Eric Silver
04/25/2024
Superhero Worlds with Eric Silver
Moiya and fellow Multitudian Eric Silver discuss their favorite and least favorite Superhero worlds, plus best practices for building your own. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Eric Silver is a writer, podcaster, game designer, and head of development at Multitude Productions. Follow him on X at MESSAGES Sign up for Moiya's with Atlas Obscura Listen to every Tuesday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Adapting stories with Victoria Male
04/11/2024
Adapting stories with Victoria Male
Moiya and writer Victoria Male talk about best pracices for adapting old stories into new versions and discuss their favorite/least favorite reboots. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Victoria Male is an award-winning writer and multimedia producer. Find her on IG at and learn more at her website MESSAGES Listen to every Monday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of curious leggy seahorses
03/28/2024
World of curious leggy seahorses
Moiya and astrobiologist Dr. Seven Rasmussen imagine life on some distant gas giant's moon. What they come up with is cute and curious and exceptionally weird. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST is a writer and astrobiologist whose debut science book LIFE IN SEVEN NUMBERS: THE DRAKE EQUATION REVEALED is expected in 2025. Follow her on twitter MESSAGES Listen to every Monday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Book update bonus
03/14/2024
Book update bonus
Moiya's here with a little update on her second book, a history of invention written by the Greek Muses. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist MESSAGES Join the multicrew at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of the Original Humanoids
02/22/2024
World of the Original Humanoids
Moiya and neuroscientist Devon Collins build a homeworld for that species in sci-fi that spread its humanoid DNA around the galaxy. They end up being curious amphibious with grander memory palaces than you can imagine. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST is a neuroscientist and science communicator who studied drugs' effects on human brains. He works with and , two outreach/education initiatives in NYC. MESSAGES Listen to every Wednesday Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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UNBOUND with Christy Healy
02/08/2024
UNBOUND with Christy Healy
Moiya talks with debut author Christy Healy about UNBOUND, an exciting new twist on Beauty and the Beast. They chat character creation, irish folklore, and whether Happily Ever Afters are really necessary just in time for V Day. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST is an English and Rhetoric professor, a teacher of classical languages, and author of the fantasy book . FOllow Chrity on instagram MESSAGES Listen to every Tuesday Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at Take my with Atlas Obscura! HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Bioshock with Roux Bedrosian
01/25/2024
Bioshock with Roux Bedrosian
Moiya invites musician and writer Roux Bedrosian to gush about a world they love: the video game Bioshock! Long live Sander Cohen, the little sisters, and the big daddies! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Roux Bedrosian is a musician, writer, and a multi-talented creator. Their website is and you can follow them on social @harleyroux MESSAGES Listen to Big Game Hunger every Monday Sign up to support The Details of Our Escape at Take my with Atlas Obscura! HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of crafty beetles
01/11/2024
World of crafty beetles
Moiya invites game streamer Jenna Stoeber to imagine a world and it gets crafty fast! The Great Crafter invited some beetles to their word of yarn and glitter, and the rest is history. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Jenna Stoeber is a podcaster, twitch streamer, and internet personality. Find her on socials @thejenna or at this . MESSAGES Listen to every Monday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of colorful plenty
12/28/2023
World of colorful plenty
Moiya invites food sustainability expert Alice Guillaume to imagine a world without food inequities. What they come up with is bright, colorful, and spectacularly diverse for something so genetically similar. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Alice Guillaume manages the and . She’s passionate about building sustainable food initiatives to create a better world here on earth. MESSAGES Sign up for the to listen to the Multicrew Review, our new show from all the Multitude hosts about something they enjoy. HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of , an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Rerun: Building languages with Dr. Jessie Sams
12/14/2023
Rerun: Building languages with Dr. Jessie Sams
Moiya returns to her conversation about constructing languages. They talk mouth and nose shapes, the relevance of trees, and the brain-melting subject of sentence word order in different languages. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS is a linguist and conlanger who has helped make languages for shows including Motherland: Fort Salem and Vampire Academy. MESSAGES Listen to every other THursday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Rerun: Building a Three-Parent World
11/30/2023
Rerun: Building a Three-Parent World
A sociologist, a biologist, and an astrophysicist walk into a zoom room and discuss what it would be like if everyone had three parents. Here's a hint: it gets complicated real fast. We discuss speculative science, the difficulty of large collaborations, mating types, and ~bedroom activity~ HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS Dr. Tamara van der Does is a computational sociologist who studies how environment shapes beliefs and identity. You can learn about her work on her website and follow her on twitter at . Dr. Albert Kao is a biologist who studies collective decision making. Learn about his work and his lab at and follow him on twitter at . MESSAGES Listen to every Friday Design your own mini statues at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Rerun: Building Cultures
11/16/2023
Rerun: Building Cultures
What does it take to build a fictional culture from scratch? How can you respectfully draw inspiration from real-world cultures? Two anthropologists join me to share their tips! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS Dr. Carole McGranahan is an anthropology professor at UC Boulder. You can follow her work on her . Liam Gleason is a PhD candidate in evolutionary anthropology at ASU. You can follow them on twitter at and stay up to date with their work at their . Liam also founded , which provides free digital illustrations of diverse anthropologists. MESSAGES Listen to every Wednesday Design your own mini statues at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Rerun: World of Migrating Spider Crocs
11/02/2023
Rerun: World of Migrating Spider Crocs
What causes seasons on Earth? Our planet's axial tilt! But what might life be like on a world with no tilt at all? HOSTED by Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUESTS Maureen Kahiu is a Masters student of plant sciences at Penn State with a focus on turf grass pathology. She also has experience working as a , a field dominated by men. You can follow Maureen on twitter at . Ferris Jabr is a science writer who has contributed to the New York Times and Scientific American. He's also currently writing a book about the coevolution of Earth and life! You can follow Ferris on twitter at and learn more about his work at SPONSORS Get high-quality puzzles at HOUSEKEEPING Listen to every Monday Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of compassionate feather squid
10/19/2023
World of compassionate feather squid
Moiya is joined by squid scientist Dr. Diana Li to imagine a marine world where everyone gets to find their own meaning of life... and it gives them magic powers! Did you know squid brains are shaped like donuts?!! HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Diana Li is a science communicator and public engagement expert who studied the neurophysiology and biomechanics of squid swimming. Follow her on social at and check out her website MESSAGES Listen to every Tuesday Design your own mini statues at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of Grumpy Mutant Bony Crabs
10/05/2023
World of Grumpy Mutant Bony Crabs
Moiya is joined by lung scientist/cancer researcher Em Costa to imagine a world that is annoying, but not dangerous to its inhabitants. They end up creating a crabby species who need to be near each other, but complain about it all the time. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Em Costa is a lung scientist who studies genes related to cancer. She's also a trivia host and 1/3 of the team. HOUSEKEEPING Listen to Moiya's astronomy podcast every Monday Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of gentle capybaras
09/24/2023
World of gentle capybaras
Moiya is joined by bestselling author Alyssa Cole, who wanted to imagine a world inhabited by giant gentle rodents. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Alyssa Cole is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of romance and thrillers like When No One is Watching, An Extraordinary Union, and A Princess in Theory. SPONSORS Design your own mini statue at Get high-quality puzzles at HOUSEKEEPING Join the Multicrew at Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World of water and magma whales
09/07/2023
World of water and magma whales
Moiya is joined by geneticist Dr. Alex Dainis to imagine a friendly world where life evolved two separate times. They talk DNA, folklore around food, crystals storing information, and wide-orbiting moons. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Alex is a geneticist and science communicator on all the platforms. Find her on social at and watch her new PBSDS show on PBS Terra! MIDBREAK Listen to every other Thursday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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Analyzing Janelle Monae's New Dawn
08/24/2023
Analyzing Janelle Monae's New Dawn
Moiya is joined by biochemist Dr. Anicca Harriot to discuss Janelle Monae's multi-media afrofuturistic worldbuilding. They talk about Monae's inspiration and New Dawn nuances, while mostly gushing about how talented Monae is. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Anicca Harriot is a biochemist, molecular biologist, and chief of community development at . Follow her at . MIDBREAK Join the Multicrew at HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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World inside a brain
08/10/2023
World inside a brain
Moiya is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Paula Croxson for a trippy exercise where they imagine the "world" of an animal brain. It doesn't get as weird as you might expect. HOSTED by Dr. Moiya McTier (), astrophysicist and folklorist GUEST Dr. Paula Croxson is a neuroscientist, storyteller, and science engagement expert. Learn about her work at or MIDBREAK Listen to from the American Chemical Society every other Wednesday Listen to every other Thursday HOUSEKEEPING Order my book, THE MILKY WAY: BUY EXOLORE SWAG: FIND US ONLINE patreon: twitter: instagram: website: subreddit: CREDITS Music: Cover art: Stephen J. Reisig, Editing: Mischa Stanton, ABOUT US How would you like to swim in an ocean ruled by matriarchal squid, or fly over a planet as it rotates with a swarm of migrating wasps? No, it's not the latest VR craze (... yet); it's Exolore! Exolore helps you imagine other worlds with the help of facts and science. Every other week, host Dr. Moiya McTier invites experts to build a world from scratch or sits down with a fiction fan to dive deep into their favorite worlds. Every episode will make you laugh, go "huh?" and appreciate how special our world really is. Exolore is a member of Multitude Productions, an independent podcast collective and production studio.
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