Stories from Glasgow: Season 5, Episode Five – The Literature of the Impossible
Published: 15 December 2025
There's no better place to study and research Fantasy than Glasgow. As the 10th cohort of Fantasy MLitt students graduate and the Centre of Fantasy & the Fantastic celebrates its 5th anniversary, we’re celebrating the literature of the impossible in the podcast’s season finale.
Season 5, Episode Five – Atomic Legacies & Gamifying World Crises
With Professor Dimitra Fimi, Professor Matthew Sangster, Dr Will Tattersdill and Dr Anna McFarlane
Professor Dimitra Fimi, Professor Matthew Sangster, Dr Will Tattersdill and Dr Anna McFarlane join the podcast for a fantastic conversation across media, and spanning centuries of literary history. From what makes fantasy so compelling to myths and misconceptions, we delve into the depths of Booktok and fandom, explore the publishing industry and AI futures, as well as touch on the many texts that inspired their research – not to mention the fantasy texts you need to read.
You don’t need to be a fantasy reader to enjoy this episode, but you will be by the end credits.
Discover More
- Discover the UofG Centre for Fantasy & the Fantastic
- Meet Professor Dimitra Fimi, Professor Matthew Sangster, Dr Will Tattersdill and Dr Anna McFarlane, and find out about their research
- Learn more about the Fantasy MLitt and how you can apply
- Follow @UofGFantasy on social media: Instagram, Bluesky, and X
- Check out the UofGFantasy YouTube channel to watch recordings from recent events and discover research from Centre members
First published: 15 December 2025
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