Choey G talks us through his process of song writing and the inspiration behind his debut album, TIME? which released on July 9th, 2022. We became pumped up and talked about chasing your goals and staying committed.Find Joe's music here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JTFTK5VSd1YEyzBGjWgJr?si=PC7VzJjYSYG64oSqH_iaUwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fm/artist/choey-g/1602652513Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHOEYGMUSICInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/choey_g_music/CHOEY G Merch: https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/CHOEYGmerchRead my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Choey G talks us through his process of song writing and the inspiration behind his debut album, TIME? which released on July 9th, 2022. We became pumped up and talked about chasing your goals and staying committed. Find Joe's music here: Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JTFTK5VSd1YEyzBGjWgJr?si=PC7VzJjYSYG64oSqH_iaUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JTFTK5VSd1YEyzBGjWgJr?si=PC7VzJjYSYG64oSqH_iaUw</a>Apple Music: <a href="https://music.apple.com/fm/artist/choey-g/1602652513" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/fm/artist/choey-g/1602652513</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CHOEYGMUSIC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CHOEYGMUSIC</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/choey_g_music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/choey_g_music/</a>CHOEY G Merch: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/CHOEYGmerch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/CHOEYGmerch</a> Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a>Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Stories Through Music (with Joe "Choey G" Gentilcore)

Dr Phipps joins me again to discuss the narratives humanity has created to survive/thrive/function. We delve into religion and its origin and purpose, politics, and the media. Stay until the end for a funny outtake! Find Greg’s publications at https://www.gregoryphipps.org/  Watch his lectures at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg Read my own blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Dr Phipps joins me again to discuss the narratives humanity has created to survive/thrive/function. We delve into religion and its origin and purpose, politics, and the media. Stay until the end for a funny outtake! Find Greg’s publications at <a href="https://www.gregoryphipps.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gregoryphipps.org/</a>  Watch his lectures at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg</a> Read my own blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Humanity's Narratives (with Dr. Gregory Alan Phipps)

Published poet Angela shares her experience with creating poetry, and reads and explains one of her own creations. Find Angela on Instagram at @angel­_writer Buy her poetry book at https://www.amazon.com/Once-Around-Halo-Journey-Grieving/dp/1483493059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDIF60S7GHER&amp;keywords=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angela&amp;qid=1655236283&amp;sprefix=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angel%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1  Read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Published poet Angela shares her experience with creating poetry, and reads and explains one of her own creations. Find Angela on Instagram at @angel­_writer Buy her poetry book at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Once-Around-Halo-Journey-Grieving/dp/1483493059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDIF60S7GHER&amp;keywords=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angela&amp;qid=1655236283&amp;sprefix=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angel%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Once-Around-Halo-Journey-Grieving/dp/1483493059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDIF60S7GHER&amp;keywords=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angela&amp;qid=1655236283&amp;sprefix=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angel%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1</a> Read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Stories Through Poetry (with Angela Marie)

Plot Summary: Buck the dog is stolen from his domestic life in California and thrown into the wilds of Alaska to act as a sled dog in the face of the gold rush. He passes between different owners, some of whom are kind and some who aren’t.David returns to discuss Jack London’s other famous novel with me after the success of our White Fang episode. We talk about the importance of connecting with nature and how nature and culture collide for both animals and humans. Read my original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Plot Summary: Buck the dog is stolen from his domestic life in California and thrown into the wilds of Alaska to act as a sled dog in the face of the gold rush. He passes between different owners, some of whom are kind and some who aren’t. David returns to discuss Jack London’s other famous novel with me after the success of our White Fang episode. We talk about the importance of connecting with nature and how nature and culture collide for both animals and humans. Read my original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

#18 Connecting with Nature in “Call of the Wild” (with David Slaman)

Erika the full-time artist, currently specialising in wall murals, tells us all about her creative process and what it's like to paint in public. An inspirational listen for aspiring artists of all kinds!Follow Erika on Instagram @kritr.markingAnd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kritr.marks You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Erika the full-time artist, currently specialising in wall murals, tells us all about her creative process and what it's like to paint in public. An inspirational listen for aspiring artists of all kinds! Follow Erika on Instagram @kritr.marking And Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kritr.marks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/kritr.marks</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Stories Through Art (with Erika Rosendale)

Atli and I discuss J. R. R. Tolkien's ground-breaking novel which changed fantasy literature forever. We compare and contrast The Hobbit with The Lord of the Rings series, and contemporary fantasy.Follow Atli on Twitter: @AtliDungalYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Atli and I discuss J. R. R. Tolkien's ground-breaking novel which changed fantasy literature forever. We compare and contrast The Hobbit with The Lord of the Rings series, and contemporary fantasy. Follow Atli on Twitter: @AtliDungal You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

#17 Good Vs Evil in "The Hobbit" (with Atli Dungal Sigurðsson)

Skúli and I discuss Iceland’s most famous novel, written by Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness. The release of this episode coincides with the month of Laxness’ birthday; he would have been 120 this year. Skúli provides a great historical, social and cultural context for the story and characters. Check out Skúli’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cmsndBADDTZdzVRf3LM2N?si=zyDmlugYQJO_7vejxLDppw Follow him on Instagram @sk_ar_musicRead Skúli’s articles about Iceland travel: https://www.icelandtravel.is/  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Skúli and I discuss Iceland’s most famous novel, written by Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness. The release of this episode coincides with the month of Laxness’ birthday; he would have been 120 this year. Skúli provides a great historical, social and cultural context for the story and characters. Check out Skúli’s music on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cmsndBADDTZdzVRf3LM2N?si=zyDmlugYQJO_7vejxLDppw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cmsndBADDTZdzVRf3LM2N?si=zyDmlugYQJO_7vejxLDppw</a> Follow him on Instagram @sk_ar_musicRead Skúli’s articles about Iceland travel: <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.icelandtravel.is/</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

#16  Bjartur and His Sheep in "Independent People" (with Skúli Arason)

Patrick Gale

Bestselling author Patrick and I discuss his brand-new novel, Mother’s Boy, published on 1st March 2022. Patrick enlightens us as to the research he undertook when writing, as the novel is based on real-life poet Charles Causley. Buy the book here Follow Patrick on Twitter, @PNovelistGale , Instagram @trevilley and check out his other novels at https://galewarning.org/  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Bestselling author Patrick and I discuss his brand-new novel, Mother’s Boy, published on 1st March 2022. Patrick enlightens us as to the research he undertook when writing, as the novel is based on real-life poet Charles Causley. Buy the book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Boy-Patrick-Gale-ebook/dp/B096LSH71Q/ref=sr_1_1?camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;keywords=Mother%2527s+boy&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=4ad61721338abcb249239f83f4d3c7d0&amp;qid=1648060946&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=samuelhogarth-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=b0c13bf068f09fb17b8ff8f7217a7bf0&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Patrick on Twitter, @PNovelistGale , Instagram @trevilley and check out his other novels at <a href="https://galewarning.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://galewarning.org/</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

#15 The Struggles of War in "Mother’s Boy" (with Patrick Gale)

Wayne Paul

Join the three of us as we weave spontaneous stories using two easy to play games. Get ready to laugh! Contains strong language.Check out Wayne's website Zen Gorillas | Nourishing Ways to Self Discovery and follow him on Instagram at @zen.gorillasYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Join the three of us as we weave spontaneous stories using two easy to play games. Get ready to laugh! Contains strong language. Check out Wayne's website <a href="https://www.zengorillas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zen Gorillas | Nourishing Ways to Self Discovery</a> and follow him on Instagram at @zen.gorillas You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Fun Story Games (with Wayne Paul and Atli Þór Edwald Kristinsson)

Freja and I attempt to unearth the symbolism spread throughout William Golding’s famous novel, and how the children’s experience explores the realities of war, still-present animal instincts and the human spirit. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3IoODeW  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast     If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Freja and I attempt to unearth the symbolism spread throughout William Golding’s famous novel, and how the children’s experience explores the realities of war, still-present animal instincts and the human spirit. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3IoODeW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3IoODeW</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

#14 Order vs Chaos in “Lord of the Flies” (with Freja Zierau)

A podcast on all things story-related, including literary analysis, original content and exploration of narrative in all its forms. Hosted by Samuel Hogarth

Halli and I talk through Frank Herbert's phenomenal science fiction/fantasy novel, touching on the topics of religion, empires,  magic versus science and the Chosen One trope.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/34LvmWt Follow Halli on Instagram at @halli92 You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

Halli and I talk through Frank Herbert's phenomenal science fiction/fantasy novel, touching on the topics of religion, empires,  magic versus science and the Chosen One trope. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/34LvmWt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/34LvmWt</a> Follow Halli on Instagram at @halli92  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

#13 The Chosen One Theme in "Dune" (with Hallberg Brynjar Guðmundsson)

This is an original story, written by myself. If you want to read it, you can do so at: https://samuelhogarth.com/2022/02/06/originals-the-25th-hour-definitely-not-a-story-about-j-epstein/Disclaimer:This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.If you interpret this as being about Jeffrey Epstein not killing himself, that’s your choice.Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert

This is an original story, written by myself.  If you want to read it, you can do so at: <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/2022/02/06/originals-the-25th-hour-definitely-not-a-story-about-j-epstein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/2022/02/06/originals-the-25th-hour-definitely-not-a-story-about-j-epstein/</a> Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.If you interpret this as being about Jeffrey Epstein not killing himself, that’s your choice. Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert

Originals: The 25th Hour (Definitely Not A Story about J. Epstein!)

Tóti and I examine the historical context behind the plot and characters of George Orwell’s famous novel, and relate the story’s occurrences to current events in the modern world. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3FWkBgFListen to Tóti’s podcast, Ein Pæling, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/21GNdM801xeo3ru9e9RPYk?si=06b26bdac2d946e0 You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be releasing original story content.

Tóti and I examine the historical context behind the plot and characters of George Orwell’s famous novel, and relate the story’s occurrences to current events in the modern world. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3FWkBgF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3FWkBgF</a> Listen to Tóti’s podcast, Ein Pæling, here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/21GNdM801xeo3ru9e9RPYk?si=06b26bdac2d946e0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/21GNdM801xeo3ru9e9RPYk?si=06b26bdac2d946e0</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be releasing original story content.

#12 The Power of Fear in "Animal Farm" (with Þórarinn Hjartarson)

Dr. Ágústsdóttir and I delve into the conflict between two brothers in Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novel. We set a historical and social context to attempt to understand the brothers’ motivations, and track their journeys through different parts of the world. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3k6QoDx Check out Ingibjörg's work here: https://www.hi.is/starfsfolk/ingibjoahttps://uni.hi.is/ingibjoa/https://hi.academia.edu/IngibjorgAgustsdottir You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Dr. Ágústsdóttir and I delve into the conflict between two brothers in Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novel. We set a historical and social context to attempt to understand the brothers’ motivations, and track their journeys through different parts of the world. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3k6QoDx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3k6QoDx</a> Check out Ingibjörg's work here: <a href="https://www.hi.is/starfsfolk/ingibjoa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hi.is/starfsfolk/ingibjoa</a><a href="https://uni.hi.is/ingibjoa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uni.hi.is/ingibjoa/</a><a href="https://hi.academia.edu/IngibjorgAgustsdottir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hi.academia.edu/IngibjorgAgustsdottir</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Animal Farm by George Orwell.

#11 The Clash of Brothers in "The Master of Ballantrae" (with Dr. Ingibjörg Ágústsdóttir)

Dr. Phipps and I discuss his novel, Bákn, set in both Canada and Iceland, in which a family struggles between themselves and becomes embroiled in criminal plots. We had an intense discussion about the main themes of the novel, such as the impact of the 2008 financial crash on Iceland, the cultural differences between the two nations and the development of each of the main characters. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3B6UQbf  You can discover more of Gregory’s work on his website, https://www.gregoryphipps.org/ and watch his lectures on his YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dr. Phipps and I discuss his novel, Bákn, set in both Canada and Iceland, in which a family struggles between themselves and becomes embroiled in criminal plots. We had an intense discussion about the main themes of the novel, such as the impact of the 2008 financial crash on Iceland, the cultural differences between the two nations and the development of each of the main characters. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3B6UQbf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3B6UQbf</a> You can discover more of Gregory’s work on his website, <a href="https://www.gregoryphipps.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gregoryphipps.org/</a> and watch his lectures on his YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

#10 Family Ties and Finances in “Bákn” (with Dr. Gregory Alan Phipps)

Jessica Murphy

Dr. Murphy and I discuss her own novel, Wishbone, which takes the reader through the adolescent years of a girl who struggles with eating disorders, a disillusionment with education and the judgements of others. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3Dp5BqDYou can contact Jessica on Jessicam@hi.is or by following her on Instagram, at @drjcats  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Bákn by Dr. Gregory Phipps 

Dr. Murphy and I discuss her own novel, Wishbone, which takes the reader through the adolescent years of a girl who struggles with eating disorders, a disillusionment with education and the judgements of others. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Dp5BqD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3Dp5BqD</a> You can contact Jessica on <a href="mailto:Jessicam@hi.is">Jessicam@hi.is</a> or by following her on Instagram, at @drjcats  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Bákn by Dr. Gregory Phipps

#9 The Components of Mental Health in "Wishbone: A Novel" (with Dr. Jessica Murphy)

Inga and I discuss the portrayal of women in fairy tales, the style of Icelandic fiction and the unspoken lessons prevalent in children's stories.You can follow Inga on Twitter at @spakonan and on Instagram at @ingveldurgrondalYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Wishbone: A Novel by Dr. Jessica Murphy.

Inga and I discuss the portrayal of women in fairy tales, the style of Icelandic fiction and the unspoken lessons prevalent in children's stories. You can follow Inga on Twitter at @spakonan and on Instagram at @ingveldurgrondal You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Wishbone: A Novel by Dr. Jessica Murphy.

Education Through Stories (with Ingveldur Gröndal)

David and I dive into Jack London’s White Fang, discussing the changes the wolf/dog protagonist experiences as he interacts with various humans who have vastly different temperaments, and who push White Fang back and forth between wildness and domesticity. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3EqryHcYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be returning to my Fiction and Life series.

David and I dive into Jack London’s White Fang, discussing the changes the wolf/dog protagonist experiences as he interacts with various humans who have vastly different temperaments, and who push White Fang back and forth between wildness and domesticity. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3EqryHc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3EqryHc</a> You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be returning to my Fiction and Life series.

#8 Savagery and Domestication in "White Fang" (with David Slaman)

Join Atli, Wayne and I as we discuss our favourite books and their impact on our lives, as well as our opinions on changes in the portrayal of fiction and its various mediums. You can find out more about Wayne’s movement practice at https://www.zengorillas.com/ or by visiting his Instagram page, @Zen.Gorillas You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing White Fang by Jack London.

Join Atli, Wayne and I as we discuss our favourite books and their impact on our lives, as well as our opinions on changes in the portrayal of fiction and its various mediums. You can find out more about Wayne’s movement practice at <a href="https://www.zengorillas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zengorillas.com/</a> or by visiting his Instagram page, @Zen.Gorillas You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing White Fang by Jack London.

Life-Changing Novels (with Atli Þór Edwald Kristinsson and Wayne Paul)

Hannah Ross

Hannah and I dive deep into some of the themes of Aldous Huxley’s fantastic dystopian novel, including substance abuse, promiscuity and indoctrination. We reference both personal and societal examples to help us make sense of what the story and characters are conveying. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3nP9dO3You can find Hannah’s own podcast, Goddess Tarot Society, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zin9BOAyzNuWYycmYCjzZ?si=iXRCzYoIQpCt317K1she_g&amp;dl_branch=1Check out Hannah’s Instagram page, @Goddesstarotsociety You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be beginning a new series, Fiction and Life, in which I ask guests about their favourite fiction stories and the impact they had on their lives.

Hannah and I dive deep into some of the themes of Aldous Huxley’s fantastic dystopian novel, including substance abuse, promiscuity and indoctrination. We reference both personal and societal examples to help us make sense of what the story and characters are conveying. Buy the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3nP9dO3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3nP9dO3</a> You can find Hannah’s own podcast, Goddess Tarot Society, here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zin9BOAyzNuWYycmYCjzZ?si=iXRCzYoIQpCt317K1she_g&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zin9BOAyzNuWYycmYCjzZ?si=iXRCzYoIQpCt317K1she_g&amp;dl_branch=1</a>Check out Hannah’s Instagram page, @Goddesstarotsociety You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at <a href="https://samuelhogarth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://samuelhogarth.com/</a> If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be beginning a new series, Fiction and Life, in which I ask guests about their favourite fiction stories and the impact they had on their lives.

#7 The Norm of Hedonism in "Brave New World" (with Hannah Ross)

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