Home for interviews relating to my essays exploring the intersections of religion and science fiction, ableism and racism, and alternatives to traditional education. <br/><br/><a href="https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">worldbeyondworlds.substack.com</a>
Worlds Beyond Worlds
Claim This Podcastby Patrick J. D'Silva, PhD
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Home for interviews relating to my essays exploring the intersections of religion and science fiction, ableism and racism, and alternatives to traditional education. <br/><br/><a href="https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">worldbeyondworlds.substack.com</a>
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April 13, 2026
Worlds Beyond Worlds - Interview with Ryan Kirk
<p>Ryan Kirk on Building a Fantasy Career, Writing Consistency, and Supporting Authors</p><p>Host Patrick J, D'Silva introduces a Worlds Beyond Worlds interview with Twin Cities science fiction and fantasy author Ryan Kirk, noting mid-episode audio issues on Patrick’s track while Ryan remains clear. Ryan recounts stumbling into novel-writing through National Novel Writing Month, finishing a first “trash” draft, then writing a 120,000-word novel that self-published successfully on Amazon and launched a hybrid career; his breakout book was Night. They discuss writing in quiet early/late hours, Ryan’s flexible daily process (handwriting, typing, dictation) and goal of 2,000–3,000 words a day, emphasizing consistent small effort. Ryan cites influences including Fonda Lee, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Ender’s Game, and outlines business challenges in a saturated market. He explains how readers can best support authors via direct sales/Kickstarters and word-of-mouth, summarizes his standalone The Last Fang of God and its rune-based divine power system, and previews a new fantasy-thriller series slated for March and June. They end by exploring why fiction helps make sense of life and how readers co-create meaning with authors.</p><p>00:00 Audio Disclaimer</p><p>00:52 Podcast Launch Intro</p><p>02:16 Ryan Writing Origin</p><p>03:34 NaNoWriMo Breakthrough</p><p>06:03 First Book Success</p><p>08:08 Influences and Favorites</p><p>10:24 Daily Writing Routine</p><p>12:56 Consistency Over Sprints</p><p>16:04 Publishing Market Challenges</p><p>18:55 How Readers Support Authors</p><p>23:18 Father Daughter Fantasy</p><p>24:55 Gods Dreams and Devotion</p><p>26:12 Runes as Divine Language</p><p>28:32 Standalone vs Series Pressure</p><p>31:06 Stakes Spoilers and Media Savvy</p><p>33:06 Cozy Fantasy and Reading Taste</p><p>36:18 Books as Co Created Worlds</p><p>37:53 New Thriller Fantasy Series</p><p>39:36 Why Start a Podcast</p><p>43:09 Fiction as Safe Insight</p><p>48:59 Letting Stories Go</p><p>50:00 Closing Thanks and Wrap</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">worldbeyondworlds.substack.com</a>
April 3, 2026
Worlds Beyond Worlds: Retrospective on Autonomy in Learning series
<p><p>This was such an amazing experience discussing autonomy in learning with my old students. Thank you for listening! If you want to be the first to know about new content, please consider subscribing using the box below. Feel free to leave a comment!</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">worldbeyondworlds.substack.com</a>
March 27, 2026
Worlds Beyond Worlds: Gaming, Coloniality, and Critiquing Our Darlings
<p>Worlds Beyond Worlds Ep. 3: Gaming, Coloniality, and Critiquing Our Darlings</p><p>In this episode of Worlds Beyond Worlds, host Patrick J. D'Silva talks with former DU students James, Andrew, and Zane about his Spring 2025 course on race, religion, and science fiction, with a special emphasis on gaming. James, now an adjunct at Regis University, describes adapting the course’s discussion-and-reflection structure for his own class on sacred encounters. Andrew and Zane, both Joint Doctoral Program PhD students, reflect on key course readings such as Charles Mills’ “The Wretched of Middle Earth” and David Higgins’ Reverse Colonization, and highlight Indigenous futurism as transformative. They discuss final projects: James’ creative Elder Scrolls narrative critiquing imperial religious bans, Zane’s Warhammer 40K paper on Anglo-Protestant anti-Catholic tropes and fascist appropriation, and Andrew’s BioShock Infinite analysis linking baptism, redemption, and colonial violence.</p><p>Follow Zane on Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://theosophia.substack.com/">https://theosophia.substack.com/</a></p><p>00:00 Episode Setup</p><p>01:41 James Intro and Teaching</p><p>04:15 Sacred Encounters Course</p><p>07:28 Andrew Intro and Fandom</p><p>09:39 Zane Intro and Ministry</p><p>14:04 Course Structure Reflections</p><p>14:47 Zane on Reverse Colonization</p><p>18:29 Andrew on Tolkien and Race</p><p>23:21 James on Indigenous Futurism</p><p>34:06 Final Project Transition</p><p>34:35 Elder Scrolls Creative Project</p><p>41:26 Masters Final Triumph</p><p>41:55 Orc Mage Backstory</p><p>44:13 Creative Outlet Blend</p><p>45:10 Zane Warhammer Focus</p><p>48:14 Catholic Gothic Continuity</p><p>50:43 Alt Right Aesthetics</p><p>57:39 Andrew Bioshock Thesis</p><p>01:01:19 Redemption And Decolonization</p><p>01:07:56 Publishing And Conferences</p><p>01:11:50 Course Takeaways</p><p>01:20:44 Fiction As Cultural Product</p><p>01:26:04 Season Wrap And Farewell</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">worldbeyondworlds.substack.com</a>
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