CultureScape is the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture.
Hosted by Journalist Peter Pischke,
Sponsored by Baen Books Publishing & Young Voices.
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Necromancer’s Tale: The CRPG Where Every Choice Damns You (Developer Interview)
🎙️ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Dark Choices Behind The Necromancer's TaleWhat if every choice you made damned you further?In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke of CultureScape speaks with Psychic Software, the creators of The Necromancer’s Tale — a dark, narrative-driven CRPG where your actions carry real, haunting consequences.We dive into the twisted morality, gothic inspirations, and the unique development process behind one of the most atmospheric indie RPGs in years.If you're into deep storytelling, classic RPGs, or the struggles of indie devs, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.💀 What You'll Learn in This InterviewHow The Necromancer’s Tale subverts fantasy RPG tropesWhy choice and consequence are central to its storyThe gothic inspirations behind the world & charactersThe real-world struggles of indie game developmentTips for devs building ambitious narrative games🎮 Wishlist & Follow the Game:🕯️ The Necromancer's Tale on Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1315320🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychicSoftware🌟 More CultureScape Interviews🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1🧠 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/culturescape🐦 Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/happywarriorp👍 LIKE if you support indie RPGs💬 COMMENT: Would YOU use necromancy to change your fate?🧠 SUBSCRIBE & hit 🔔 for interviews with visionary creators🎬 Special thanks to editor Chris Holowicki#TheNecromancersTale #IndieGameDev #NarrativeRPG #CRPG #DarkFantasy #DevInterview #CultureScape
18 Aug 2025
What Killed Geek Culture? | ClownfishTV’s Kneon on Hollywood, AI & Fandom Fallout
🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: What really happened to geek culture?In this candid longform conversation, Peter Pischke of CultureScape sits down with ClownfishTV’s Kneon — one of the boldest voices in fandom commentary — to unpack the collapse of modern fandom, the death of storytelling in Hollywood, and the rise of AI-driven content.They cover everything from Star Trek and Star Wars to AI journalism, censorship, and how creators can survive the media collapse.If you care about nerd culture, pop media, or being a creator in the AI age, this is a must-watch.⏰ CHAPTERS:00:00 – CultureScape x Kneon: Intro & Clownfish Origins05:42 – Why Fandoms Are Turning On Their Franchises13:18 – Star Wars, Doctor Who & the Death of Joy20:37 – AI Storytelling & the End of Shared Culture27:45 – How Outrage Marketing Backfired34:54 – Journalism Is Dying: AI vs Real Reporters42:23 – Cancel Culture, Censorship & Legal Fears50:30 – What’s Next for Creators & Fans?💥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why fans feel betrayed by modern HollywoodHow AI is transforming (and threatening) entertainmentThe real reasons behind the death of franchises like Star Wars & TrekWhy ClownfishTV has been targeted for simply speaking outWhat creators and fans must do to stay resilient🔗 Follow ClownfishTV:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClownfishTV🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClownfishTVcom🌐 Website: https://clownfishtv.com/🌟 More CultureScape Interviews:🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/culturescape🐦 Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/happywarriorp👍 LIKE if you care about the future of fandom💬 COMMENT: Can geek culture be saved?🚀 SUBSCRIBE & hit 🔔 for deep dives with creators shaping nerd culture🎬 Huge thanks to my editor Chris Holowicki 🙏#ClownfishTV #GeekCulture #DoctorWho #PopCulture #CancelCulture #Hollywood #Fandom #CultureScape
29 Jul 2025
Why Publishing Is Falling Apart – And It’s Not Just AI’s Fault
📚 Why is the publishing industry falling apart? It’s not just AI’s fault. In this CultureScape interview, Peter Pischke sits down with indie author C.S. Johnson and Shaun C.W. Korsgaard (former Baen Books marketer & now head of Battle Born Publishing) to unpack the collapse of traditional publishing, the rise of self-publishing challenges, and the future of indie authors in a world run by algorithms and automation.🤖 From AI-generated slop flooding Amazon to the decline in fiction book sales, this deep dive uncovers how legacy publishing models are breaking down, and what independent creators must do to survive.🔍 What You'll Learn:📉 Why 1 in 5 books sell fewer than 12 copies📚 How the publishing industry collapse affects readers and authors alike🤖 Why AI and Amazon are not the only threats to book publishing🧠 The failure of traditional curation systems✊ How indie authors succeed with fan-first publishing and direct engagement🔮 How platforms like Substack, Iron Age, and decentralized media are shaping the future of books⏰ Chapters0:00 – Killer Pooh & Public Domain Parody1:15 – Publishing Crisis & Industry Breakdown4:30 – Can Authors Still Make It Today?6:45 – AI Slop & Self-Publishing Chaos13:15 – Discovery Failures: Goodreads, Amazon, & Algorithms17:00 – Romance Genre Dominance & Algorithm Games20:30 – Fiction’s Cultural Decline & Losing Male Readers24:10 – Saving Publishing: Quality, Curation, and Niche Focus28:35 – The Future: Indie Success, Creator Ecosystems & Book Industry Transformation🎙️ Host: Peter Pischke🧠 Guests:C.S. Johnson – Indie Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00E8TOZ9QShaun C.W. Korsgaard – Editor, Iron Age Media & Battle Born Publishing: https://x.com/scwkorsgaard?lang=en🐦 Twitter: @HappyWarriorP🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts💰 Support: Patreon🧙♂️ Editor: Chris Holowicki💬 What do YOU think?Are you more likely to trust independent authors over the Big 5?📣 Comment below — and don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE to support indie publishing!#publishingindustry #indieauthors #AIbooks #aiimpact #booktok #bookcollapse #bookindustry
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