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Satirist Spiral

Satirist Spiral

Written by: Witcraft Productions
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Come on a journey with our host, David, as they explore how satire is used in books, theatre, films, and videogames. This show is a Witcraft Productions... uh... production.

Theme tune was 'All That' (Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music - License code: AHX9GLQPNXGDPB7F)

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Episodes
  • Failed Utopias in the Bioshock Series

    Failed Utopias in the Bioshock Series
    Jul 26 2024
    Continuing the discussion on dystopian satire, we are looking at the Bioshock game series. How does this franchise explore objectivism, collectivism, and exceptionalism? How can the immersive sim genre be an effective satirical tool?

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    55 mins
  • Rejecting Freedom in Brave New World

    Rejecting Freedom in Brave New World
    Jul 12 2024
    Following our episode on 1984, David Mincer explores another influential piece of dystopian fiction. How does Brave New World satirise the same themes of totalitarianism while providing a mirror-image of Orwell's Ingsoc society?

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    46 mins
  • Sceptical of Ourselves in 1984

    Sceptical of Ourselves in 1984
    Jun 28 2024
    What happens when you cannot tell truth and propaganda apart? How does this society keep its citizens submissive? This episode of Satirist Spiral explores how George Orwell warns us of totalitarianism in his novel 1984.

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    37 mins
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