How do you build a believable alien language for blockbuster films? In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx andJulie sit down with expert conlang creator BrittonWatkins to explore the art and craft of designing fictionallanguages for some of the biggest sci-fi franchises—including Star Trek, Avatar, and the Predator universe.

Britton takes us behind the scenes of constructing the Predator language (Yautja) for Predator: Badlands andPredator: Killer of Killers, breaking down the phonetics, cultural inspirations, actor training, and linguistic challenges involved in bringing an alien species to life. He also discusses his passion projects, including the mystical language of Aklo, developed for Marx’s urban fantasy world, Obisidan Archives.

If you love sci-fi worldbuilding, filmmaking, conlangs, or thePredator franchise, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.

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Is Marvel’s Ironheart a bold new spark for the MCU or just more superhero noise? In this episode of GenreTalk, Marx and Julie give their honest reactions to Marvel series, Ironheart. The duo starts with a spoiler-free review, covering the show’s strengths, weak points, and standout elements. Then they shift gears into full spoiler territory: unpacking major plot moments, character arcs, special effects, and how the show fits into the broader Marvel universe.

👉 What did you think of Ironheart? Let us know in the comments and tell us what Marvel or superhero content you'd like us to cover next!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Spoiler-Free Impressions

01:51 Audience Reception and Ratings

03:08 Detailed Review and Spoilers

14:57 Final Thoughts and Ratings

15:54 Wrapping Up

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Is James Gunn’s Superman the fresh start the DC Universe needs… or just another cape in the crowd? Join Marx and Julie on GenreTalk as they break down the newest Superman movie with a spoiler-free review followed by an in-depth discussion of the cast, villains, story choices, box office numbers, and what this film may mean for the future of the DCU.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to GenreTalk

00:48 Introducing Superman Review

01:48 Box Office Performance

03:32 Critical Reception

05:00 Our Spoiler-Free Thoughts

11:55 Spoiler Discussion

29:35 Final Thoughts and Ratings

35:11 Closing Remarks

💬 What did you think of James Gunn’s Superman?

Did it soar or crash under the weight of expectations? Let us know your favorite moments, biggest surprises, or what you hope to see next in the DCU! We love hearing your takes and theories.

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In this episode of GenreTainment, co- Marx and Julie sit down with the editorial team behind the Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined anthologies. J.C. Mastro, Victoria L. Scott, and Anne C. Lynch share their experiences as both writers and editors.

Discover how each found their path into storytelling, the creative spark behind their work, and the behind-the-scenes process of bringing modern twists to classic tales. This episode is full of insights for writers, editors, and readers alike.

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining chat about the art of reimagining fairy tales, folkore, and fables!

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

Cabbit Crossing Publishing: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cabbitcrossing.com⁠⁠⁠

J.C. Mastro: ⁠https://jcmastroauthor.com

Spirit of the Dragon song: https://youtu.be/gqqPfMkUz24

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/enchantedtales⁠⁠⁠

Once Upon a Twisted Time: https://books2read.com/atwistedtimehttps://books2read.com/atwistedtime

Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx & Julie (with guest co-host Greg) have an in-depth conversation with Stephen Kiel of Aspire Games. Stephen shares the story behind Unbound Realms, an exciting new tabletop role-playing game that recently launched on Kickstarter.

Discover how Unbound Realms builds on the foundation of D&D 5E while introducing fresh, modular mechanics that offer greater flexibility, customization, and narrative depth. From reimagined spellcasting and streamlined combat to a versatile approach to character creation, this system is designed to empower players and Game Masters alike.

🎲 Whether you're a veteran player or a curious newcomer, tune in to find out what makes Unbound Realms a standout in the world of TTRPGs.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

Aspire Games: https://aspiregames.gg/

Unbound Realms RPG: Core Rulebook: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aspiregames/unbound-realms-rpg-core-rulebook?ref=aqk2vv

Cabbit Crossing Publishing: ⁠https://www.cabbitcrossing.com⁠

Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/enchantedtales⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmByV3iAOxwSQeiqQC4O5rg⁠

#TTRPG #IndieRPG #UnboundRealms #PodcastInterview

In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx & Julie sit down with indie filmmaking duo Ryan and Lily McCurdy to discuss their debut feature film, Pears—a quirky comedy noir about an incompetent private investigator and a case gone hilariously sideways.

Writer-director Ryan McCurdy and co-producer Lily McCurdy take us behind the scenes of Pears, sharing their journey from short films to full-length feature. You'll hear how they tackled the creative and logistical challenges of low-budget filmmaking and what it’s really like to make a movie with your spouse. Expect some laughs, real talk, and valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Also, we have clips from Pears, giving you a sneak peek of the film currently on Amazon Prime and Tubi!

🎥 Whether you’re a movie buff, indie creator, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this one’s for you.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

Pears on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D5BT6VJ4/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Pears on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100033810/pears

Cabbit Crossing Publishing: https://www.cabbitcrossing.com

Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/enchantedtales

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmByV3iAOxwSQeiqQC4O5rg

#IndieFilm #FilmmakingPodcast #PearsMovie #ComedyNoir #PodcastInterview

This week, GenreTainment chats with David Peterson, an expert in Conlang (Constructed Languages) who created the Dothraki language for HBO's Game of Thrones and languages for alien races on SyFy's channels high anticipated series Defiance.

PLUS, interviews with the cast of Haven.

Peterson tells us how he became involved in creating languages (around a dozen at this point), how he started doing it professionally for television, introduces us to the world of Conlang (which is much bigger than we realize), the process he used to create the languages for Game of Thrones and Defiance, and so much more.

Hosts (and filmmakers) Marx and Julie give you the latest news on movies, television, web series and comic books; plus, interviews with writers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

Music "To The Wall" is licensed from Ovani Sound.

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For this episode of GenreTainment we are chatting with author Erin M. Evans. She is best known for writing novels set in the Forgotten Realms world, which is both enjoyed by fans as novels and as a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game setting. Her fourth novel set in this fantasy world is called The Adversary and is one of six books in The Sundering series, which promises to make big changes in the world of Faerun.

Erin tells us how she went from graduating with a degree in anthropology to writing for one of the most popular fantasy settings out there. We get hints of what to expect in her new book which hits bookstores on December 3rd.

Audio from The Sundering trailer courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.

“Never Take Me Down” Written and Performed by T. Shawn Hardy

Additional music, "Triumph", licensed by Omni Sound.