Richardson's Rubicon

Richardson's Rubicon

John Richardson

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Richardson’s Rubicon explores the craft and chaos of speculative fiction. Each episode dives into worldbuilding, strange ideas, creative failures, surprising successes, and the deeper questions behind imagined worlds. Writers, worldbuilders, and curious listeners will find honest conversation, dark humour, and thoughtful insight into how stories take shape. Season Five focuses on the art of speculative storytelling and the minds that create it.

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Recent Episodes

Worldbuilding a Human Among Vampires | Sara A. Freites, Rise of Midnight

Jun 08, 2026 37m

Sarah A. Freites shares insights on world-building in her YA vampire fantasy series, discussing lore, character dynamics, and creative process.

Worldbuilding Meteor Impacts and an Invasive Lifeform | Ryan McGinnis, Terrestrial

May 31, 2026 43m

Ryan McGinnis delves into "Terrestrial", exploring world building, catastrophic events, and the clash of human and alien forces through character-driven narratives.

No Oil Worldbuilding: Biofuel and the Cost of Movement | Nathan Ogloff, Sapien Empire

May 17, 2026 23m

Explore Nathan Ogloff's post-apocalyptic world building, featuring complex systems, character dynamics, and the protagonist's moral struggles.

Worldbuilding Secrecy and Survival | Melinda Kucsera, Curse Breaker Enchanted

May 12, 2026 34m

Explore world building with Melinda Kucsera, author of "Cursebreaker Enchanted," as she delves into her fantasy world, magic, and character creation.

Worldbuilding: Burn the House or Keep the Secret? | Jack Callaghan, Wyrd Water

May 03, 2026 34m

Explore Jack Callaghan's "Wyrd Water" set in 1979, featuring a mysterious Lake District town, rune magic, and eerie supernatural creatures.

Worldbuilding Non-FTL Realities | Bob Freeman, H2 Lift Ships

Apr 26, 2026 27m

Explore imaginative sci-fi world-building with Bob Freeman's H2 Lift Ships, featuring solar sails, unique crews, and grounded scientific elements.

Worldbuilding Distant Prisons and Brutality | Travis Kuffel, Unleashed

Apr 19, 2026 34m

Exploring Travis Kuffel’s Unleashed: worldbuilding in Ganden, Hadrek magic, relic-driven pursuit, and the gritty tension between mercy and judgement in a brutal, lawless realm.

How Belief Becomes Power in Fantasy | Mave Hathaway, The Breaking

Apr 13, 2026 25m

Mave Hathaway explores world building in her fantasy series The Dodsfell Chapter, with rich magic systems, gods, and a complex medieval-inspired society.

Victorian Information State Worldbuilding | Tim Standish, The Sterling Directive

Apr 05, 2026 40m

Explore Tim Standish’s alternate 1896 London, where mechanical computers power conspiracies, radical movements, and thrilling steampunk adventures.

First Contact Without Songs or Stories | Macaulay Christian, Apocalis Universe

Mar 29, 2026 39m

John Richardson explores world-building with Macaulay Christian, focusing on Eridu's societal structure, tyranny, creativity, and intergalactic tensions.

Fantasy Trials, Curses, and Consequences | Evan Kidwell

Mar 22, 2026 35m

Evan Kidwell shares the story behind his debut fantasy novel, explores worldbuilding, trials, and social hierarchies, offering insights for speculative fiction fans.

Why Magic Needs Limits | Aurora Winter, Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse

Mar 14, 2026 34m

Aurora Winter shares insights on crafting young adult fantasy, exploring worldbuilding, free speech themes, and multidimensional characters in her trilogy.

Talisman Rules, Trust, and Moral Pressure | Mike Oppenheim

Mar 05, 2026 29m

Author Mike Oppenheim dives into the creation of his novel "The Curse of Cortez," exploring worldbuilding, moral dilemmas, and the power of a cursed talisman.

What Audiobook Narrators Need from Worldbuilders | Liza Jacob

Feb 28, 2026 34m

Narrator Liza Jacob explains how strong worldbuilding enhances audiobook performance, from accents to emotional connection, offering tips for indie authors.

Dystopian Compliance, Choice, and Control | Dr. Larry Smith

Feb 21, 2026 42m

Dr. Larry Smith explores the dystopian future of addiction recovery in 2084, tackling themes of control, morality, and resistance to corporate power.

Behaviour-First Worldbuilding | Momoko Uno, Hello Humans

Feb 14, 2026 31m

Writer Momoko Uno shares the creative process behind her sci-fi comedy "Hello Humans", exploring alien species, humour, and speculative world-building.

J.F. Monroe, The Legendary Guardians | Power Has a Price: When Magic Costs Lives

Feb 09, 2026 13m

John Richardson interviews J.F. Monroe about her fantasy trilogy, exploring unique world building, the Four Horsemen as guardians, and the burden of power.

Richard Sparks, New Rock New Role | Worldbuilding Reader Trust and Payoffs

Feb 03, 2026 49m

Author Richard Sparks shares insights on crafting fantasy worlds, blending humour with adventure, and the structural art of storytelling in fiction.

B Marcus Walker, Spirit of the Plain | Worldbuilding Cultures and Clans

Jan 29, 2026 39m

Author Brian Walker shares insights into creating diverse fantasy worlds, exploring magic systems, cultural dynamics, and challenges in world-building.

Sarah Marshall, Playa Dust in My Soul | Worldbuilding Burning Man

Jan 21, 2026 30m

Author Sarah Marshall shares insights on crafting her book "Playa Dust in My Soul," exploring Burning Man's deep sense of belonging and unique community.

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