Dystopedia - A Dystopian Podcast

There Will Come Soft Rains: Bradbury's Haunting Vision of a World Without Us

In this week's episode, we dive into one of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian stories. Set in 2026, after a nuclear catastrophe, all that remains is a self-operating house. The house continues its programmed routine, unaware of the world around it. Written in 1950, Bradbury delivers a powerful warning about the dangers of over-reliance on technology and our potential to destroy ourselves through its misuse.
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Propaganda, Fascism, and War: The Real Message of Starship Troopers

We're doing our part! This week we're looking at the 1997 film, Starship Troopers. Going by the accompanying release poster, you'd be forgiven for thinking this is just another 90s action blockbuster (not that there's anything wrong with that). Join us as we explore the many layers of this originally panned movie that has now turned into a cult classic. Would you like to know more?
 
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What Akira Warned Us About Power, Corruption, and Collapse

In this week's episode, we venture into Neo-Tokyo, a cyberpunk city reborn from the ashes of near annihilation. On the surface, it appears to be a prosperous metropolis, but beneath the bright lights lies a morally corrupt society. Not only was this 1988 film a groundbreaking moment for animation, but its complex storytelling and themes have also served as inspirations for many beloved entertainment genres.
 
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Examination Day: Why Intelligence Is a Crime in This Dystopia

In this weeks episode, join us as we explore the short story turned Twilight Zone episode, Examination Day. We discuss the real events that may have inspired Henry Slesar's 1958 piece, as well as the importance of critical thinking today. 
 
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The Purge: Dystopia or Inevitable Future?

In this week's episode we discuss The Purge film series. On the surface it may seem like your typical action thriller with cheesy one-liners and far too many deus ex machina moments, but at the core, it showcases a dystopian American society not far from our current state.
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Trapped in Hell: The Nightmare of I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

In this weeks episode, we look at the 1967 short story I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison. For a novel only 13 pages long, it explores many different themes and evokes a grim reality to a society over reliant on technology.
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Final Fantasy VII: Corporate Greed, Climate Collapse, and the Fight for Survival

In this week episode, we explore the dystopian themes of the revolutionary 1997 game Final Fantasy 7. What seemed on the surface as just another video game, it serves as a dire warning about mankind's negligence and lack of foresight exploiting the planets lifeforce in the pursuit of power and profit. 
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Threads: The Most Terrifying Dystopia You've Probably Never Seen

In the very first episode of Dystopedia, we explore harrowing tale of nuclear holocaust that is the 1984 made for TV film Threads. We delve into the dystopian themes and discuss why it's still so relevant today.
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What is Dystopedia?

Join us for our pilot episode as we delve into our reason for starting this podcast and why this genre means so much to us. 
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