Echoes: a Fathoms Deep Podcast
Exploring maritime legends, fantasy craft, and the depths between—where historical truths and mythic possibilities converge. fathomsdeepbeyond.substack.com
Episodes
ECHOES: A FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Cartographers of the Impossible: How Fantasy Maps Shape Narrative Worlds
Episode 06 | June 22, 2025 | 20 minutes
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Few elements of fantasy literature create such immediate immersion as the map. In this episode, we explore how fantasy maps serve far deeper purposes than mere geographical orientation—functioning as threshold spaces between worlds, cognitive frameworks for navigation, and p...
ECHOES: A FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
St. Elmo's Fire: When Electricity Becomes Magic
Episode 5| June 8, 2025 | Duration: 22 minutes
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
When ghostly blue-green fire dances along ship masts during thunderstorms, is it divine intervention or atmospheric electricity? In this episode, we explore St. Elmo's Fire, a natural phenomenon that has captivated sailors for centuries and perfectly embodies the liminal space where science a...
ECHOES: A FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 4: Monsters as Metaphors, The Psychology Behind Fantasy Creatures - Show Notes
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
How do fantasy monsters function as psychological mirrors, reflecting our deepest fears and cultural anxieties back to us? In this narrated edition, Morgan A. Drake explores the creatures that haunt our collective imagination and reveals how werewolves, vampires, sea serpents, and dragons embody pro...
ECHOES: A FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 4: Monsters as Metaphor - Show Notes
Description:
Explore how fantasy creatures function as psychological mirrors reflecting our deepest fears, cultural anxieties, and collective consciousness. From the werewolf as embodiment of our fear of losing control to the evolution of vampires across different eras, Cassandra examines why the monsters we create reveal as much about ourselves as the worlds ...
ECHOES: A FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 4: Monsters as Metaphor - Show Notes
Description:
Explore how fantasy creatures function as psychological mirrors reflecting our deepest fears, cultural anxieties, and collective consciousness. From the werewolf as embodiment of our fear of losing control to the evolution of vampires across different eras, Cassandra examines why the monsters we create reveal as much about ourselves as the worlds ...
Echoes: a FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 2: Walking in Magical Footsteps - Show Notes
Description:
Join Cassandra as she explores the surprising power of fantasy literature to develop empathy and compassion. This episode examines how stepping into fantastical worlds helps us better understand our own reality and the people who share it with us. From the psychological mechanisms behind perspective-shifting to the research showing fantasy...
Echoes: a FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 1: The Mary Celeste Disappearance - Show Notes
Description: Join Oliver as he navigates the enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste – history's most famous ghost ship. Discovered adrift in the Atlantic in 1872, the vessel was found abandoned yet perfectly seaworthy, with no sign of her ten passengers and crew. This episode examines the eerie scene discovered by the boarding party, explores competi...
Echoes: a FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 0: Meet Your Guides - Show Notes
Description:
Welcome aboard! Meet Oliver and Cassandra, your guides through maritime legends and fantasy craft. This introductory episode explains the podcast's focus on exploring historical sea mysteries and analyzing how fantasy literature draws from maritime traditions. Learn what to expect from future episodes and discover how this podcast navigates the thresh...
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