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Sometimes you want to plug in and escape to another world. If that’s your state of mind, Makeshift Stories is here for you.
This long-running podcast offers original speculative fiction, sci-fi and fantasy stories about space, time, alternate realities, alternate histories, the near future and the unexplained. Each episode is written by Alan V Hare, the pseudonym of Vern Hume, who started by making up bedtime stories for his son, and ended up sharing those stories with all of us via his podcast.
“I wanted to create a vehicle to explore various contemporary issues around technology, society and culture in a form that would appeal to a broad age range,” he says. He recently celebrated his show’s 10th anniversary, which is a long time in podcast years!
Let’s learn a little more about the creative force behind Makeshift Stories
Q. Why should people listen to your show?
A. Hopefully to be entertained and at the same time gain a sense of wonderment about the world.
Q. What is the most interesting comment you’ve ever received from a listener?
A. “Very enjoyable, and thought-provoking stories. I think Rod Serling would be impressed.”
Q. Do you have any unusual hobbies or talents that may surprise your listeners?
A. I was a media/visual artist when I was younger and have work in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Q. What’s on your playlist right now?
A. Starship Sofa, Clark’s World, Escape Pod, Make Me Smart, TWIT, This Week in Google, DTNS (Daily Tech News Show), The Feed, IRL.
Q. If you have a co-host, how did you meet and how long have you known each other?
A. I have a narrator, Mitchell Tew. He is a friend of my son and I’ve known him since he was eight years old. He took performing arts in high school, but didn’t pursue it after graduating. I brought him on board to narrate as a creative outlet for him and to encourage his creative side.
Q. What has been your favourite episode so far and why?
A. Hard to say – I have favourites at different points in time. Although it may not be an audience favourite, I would probably pick 77: The Return of Doctor Plastic. This was based on a late-night conversation with a friend 30 years ago and is kind of an ode to their creative spirit.
Be sure to connect with Makeshift Stories on Twitter or Facebook.
Over the next several weeks, Todayville will introduce you to members of the Alberta Podcast Network, so you can invite even more Alberta-made podcasts into your ears! Find Makeshift Stories and dozens of other shows at albertapodcastnetwork.com.
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- Help Alberta-based podcasters create podcasts of high quality and reach larger audiences;
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