RESIST: Joy Filled Stories for Dystopian Days
We’re counteracting the heaviness of these days with a micro-dose of joy.
We’re diving into anti dystopian and utopian stories, what these are unlocking and enabling, and why they're a balm in these times we’re living through.
Why we don't need more dystopian narratives that normalize violence and the inevitability of authoritarianism, here we're exploring stories that reimagine livable futures.
Upcoming episodes cover Jacob Tierney (Crave/ HBO) queer hockey show “Heated Rivalry” and Anaïs Mitchell’s mythical musical “Hadestown”.
Podcast Episodes
Episode 1
Why we need joy filled stories in these days!
Episode 2: Heated Rivalry
Why Heated Rivalry Is a Joy-Filled, Anti-Dystopian Love Story (and Why Straight White Men Should Watch It)
Why viewers are so obsessed with queer hockey show Heated Rivalry (Crave/HBO), created by Jacob Tierney, starring Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Francois Arnaud, and based on Rachel Reid’s novels.
Exploring three joy-filled lenses: the show itself, the makers of the show, the fandom for the show and the ripple effects in this cultural moment.
Episode 3: Hadestown
Anais Mitchells’ mythical magical musical masterpiece and what is reveals for us about anti-dystopia, collective action to counteract the rise of authoritarianism, and seeing the world as it could be.
Future Episodes
Love to hear your reflections - what resonates for you from these conversations? What joy-filled stories are keeping you topped up and hopeful during these times? What anti-dystopian or utopian stories shall I dive into next?