SPLANCHNICS: The Society for the Preservation of Literature, the Arts, Numinosity, Culture, Humor, Nerdiness, Inspiration, Creativity & Storytelling

SPLANCHNICS: The Society for the Preservation of Literature, the Arts, Numinosity, Culture, Humor, Nerdiness, Inspiration, Creativity & Storytelling

Author: Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak Language: English Episodes: 87
Ever wonder what happens when a mother and daughter, both working artists, get together and just talk about the things that light up their brains? That’s the heart of SPLANCHNICS: The Society for the Preservation of Literature, the Arts, Numinosity, Culture, Humor, Nerdiness, Inspiration, Creativity & Storytelling. Hosts Clare Walker and Hannah Kubiak have built a space that feels like pulling up a chair in their studio, where conversations roam freely from the latest novel or must-watch series to the quirks of theater, visual art, and even the grammatical errors that make them laugh. They approach it all with a blend of genuine passion and a wink-hence their tagline about being a "very serious" operation. This podcast is a celebration of the creative sparks found everywhere, from high art to pop culture deep dives. Each episode feels like a lively, unscripted chat between two people who love not just consuming stories and art, but picking them apart to see what makes them tick. You’ll hear the easy rapport of family, the insight of practitioners, and the joy of shared obsessions. It’s for anyone who finds themselves endlessly curious about the worlds of fiction, the magic in a well-told story, or the simple pleasure of a good, nerdy debate. Tune in for a refreshingly irreverent take on preserving and reveling in all the things that make human creativity so wonderfully bizarre and essential.
Episodes
Things Get a Little Dystopic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
Clare and Hannah talk about dystopias in literature, cinema, and real life! Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Click here to send us a t…
What Type of Gamer Are You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:36
Clare and Hannah continue their discussion about tabletop gaming by describing three types of gamers you may encounter out there in the wild! They also go off on a tangent about Star Wars Destiny, of course. Intro and ou…
Join the Splanchnics Book Club! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
Hannah has been promising herself she's going to read more since she finished college, and that hasn't happened yet! Maybe a podcast will keep her accountable and prevent her brain from growing soft and malleable... You,…
Bonus: Taking Risks in RPG [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:53
Clare and Hannah went off on a tangent about bizarre moments in their respective Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. They also sing the praises of Travis Willingham. Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and pe…
The Evolution of Tabletop Gaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:46
Clare and Hannah geek out about their favorite tabletop games, celebrate the 25th anniversary of Settlers of Catan, and reminisce about how game nights became a family tradition. Special thanks to Brian from Jank It Up F…
Myth, Archetypes, and The Jedi's Journey (Star Wars, Pt. 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
Clare and Hannah continue their discussion about Star Wars, this time diving into the hero's journey and what makes A New Hope such an iconic story. Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Cl…
The Legacy of the Star Wars Universe (Star Wars, Pt. 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:05
Clare and Hannah geek out about the Star Wars universe, share their first memory of watching the movies, and highlight their favorite moments from a galaxy far far away... Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” compo…
I Wish My Life Had a Soundtrack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:54
In this episode, we discuss classic silent movies, as well as a few surprisingly recent movies made with little or no sound. What are the advantages and drawbacks to making a silent movie, and why are they still being ma…
Beauty Will Save the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:12
This week we put on our philosopher hats and talk about aesthetics, or the study of beauty. We tackle baffling questions such as, "Why do art and beauty matter?" "When we ascribe value to a things, do we in fact cheapen…
Hobbits and Rabbits and Gnomes (Oh, My!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:35
Clare and Hannah dive down the rabbit/ Hobbit hole to discuss their favorite childhood books, and marvel at how trippy old cartoons are. You can find these books and more at our Bookshop.org store! We’d love to hear your…