🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: What really happened to geek culture?In this candid longform conversation, Peter Pischke of CultureScape sits down with ClownfishTV’s Kneon — one of the boldest voices in fandom commentary — to unpack the collapse of modern fandom, the death of storytelling in Hollywood, and the rise of AI-driven content.They cover everything from Star Trek and Star Wars to AI journalism, censorship, and how creators can survive the media collapse.If you care about nerd culture, pop media, or being a creator in the AI age, this is a must-watch.⏰ CHAPTERS:00:00 – CultureScape x Kneon: Intro & Clownfish Origins05:42 – Why Fandoms Are Turning On Their Franchises13:18 – Star Wars, Doctor Who & the Death of Joy20:37 – AI Storytelling & the End of Shared Culture27:45 – How Outrage Marketing Backfired34:54 – Journalism Is Dying: AI vs Real Reporters42:23 – Cancel Culture, Censorship & Legal Fears50:30 – What’s Next for Creators & Fans?💥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why fans feel betrayed by modern HollywoodHow AI is transforming (and threatening) entertainmentThe real reasons behind the death of franchises like Star Wars & TrekWhy ClownfishTV has been targeted for simply speaking outWhat creators and fans must do to stay resilient🔗 Follow ClownfishTV:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClownfishTV🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClownfishTVcom🌐 Website: https://clownfishtv.com/🌟 More CultureScape Interviews:🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/culturescape🐦 Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/happywarriorp👍 LIKE if you care about the future of fandom💬 COMMENT: Can geek culture be saved?🚀 SUBSCRIBE & hit 🔔 for deep dives with creators shaping nerd culture🎬 Huge thanks to my editor Chris Holowicki 🙏#ClownfishTV #GeekCulture #DoctorWho #PopCulture #CancelCulture #Hollywood #Fandom #CultureScape

📚 Why is the publishing industry falling apart? It’s not just AI’s fault. In this CultureScape interview, Peter Pischke sits down with indie author C.S. Johnson and Shaun C.W. Korsgaard (former Baen Books marketer & now head of Battle Born Publishing) to unpack the collapse of traditional publishing, the rise of self-publishing challenges, and the future of indie authors in a world run by algorithms and automation.🤖 From AI-generated slop flooding Amazon to the decline in fiction book sales, this deep dive uncovers how legacy publishing models are breaking down, and what independent creators must do to survive.🔍 What You'll Learn:📉 Why 1 in 5 books sell fewer than 12 copies📚 How the publishing industry collapse affects readers and authors alike🤖 Why AI and Amazon are not the only threats to book publishing🧠 The failure of traditional curation systems✊ How indie authors succeed with fan-first publishing and direct engagement🔮 How platforms like Substack, Iron Age, and decentralized media are shaping the future of books⏰ Chapters0:00 – Killer Pooh & Public Domain Parody1:15 – Publishing Crisis & Industry Breakdown4:30 – Can Authors Still Make It Today?6:45 – AI Slop & Self-Publishing Chaos13:15 – Discovery Failures: Goodreads, Amazon, & Algorithms17:00 – Romance Genre Dominance & Algorithm Games20:30 – Fiction’s Cultural Decline & Losing Male Readers24:10 – Saving Publishing: Quality, Curation, and Niche Focus28:35 – The Future: Indie Success, Creator Ecosystems & Book Industry Transformation🎙️ Host: Peter Pischke🧠 Guests:C.S. Johnson – Indie Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00E8TOZ9QShaun C.W. Korsgaard – Editor, Iron Age Media & Battle Born Publishing: https://x.com/scwkorsgaard?lang=en🐦 Twitter: @HappyWarriorP🎧 Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts💰 Support: Patreon🧙‍♂️ Editor: Chris Holowicki💬 What do YOU think?Are you more likely to trust independent authors over the Big 5?📣 Comment below — and don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE to support indie publishing!#publishingindustry #indieauthors #AIbooks #aiimpact #booktok #bookcollapse #bookindustry

🎙️ In this exclusive first-ever CultureScape interview, we talk to the developers of Hounded — an emotional Flintlock Fantasy dog adventure game on Kickstarter. Meet Duke, a brave Border Collie on a quest to find his lost master and spark a rebellion in a world shadowed by tyranny.🐶 Highlighted Topics:How Hounded blends heartfelt storytelling and immersive gameplay in its Flintlock Fantasy settingWhat inspired the Stray-meets-Fable-style adventure narrativeBehind-the-scenes of the Kickstarter campaign and early gameplay revealDeveloper insights into scent-tracking mechanics, The Tide power, and visual storytellingWhen will Pete's dogs get put into the game!?🧠 Why Watch “Exclusive Hounded Dev Interview | Flintlock Fantasy Dog Game Inspired by Stray 🐶”?Deep Dive into Gameplay: Learn how players track scent, wield mystical Tide powers, and explore Duke’s missionStory & World-Building: Gain insight into crafting a narrative about loyalty, rebellion, and emotional bond—not just another indie platformerKickstarter & Dev Talk: Get the exclusive story behind the game’s launch and upcoming roadmapSupport the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/houndedgame/hounded⏰ Chapters (Timestamps)🔔 Subscribe to CultureScape for more developer-first interviews, indie game deep dives, and nerd-culture storytelling!👉 https://www.youtube.com/@HappyWarrior?sub_confirmation=1💬 Comment below:Are you a fan of Stray-style dog adventure games?Which feature in Hounded (tracking, story, fantasy world) excites you most?💬 COMMENT: What’s your favorite Doctor Who companion or wildest Steve Irwin moment?👍 LIKE if either of these legends shaped your worldview📣 SHARE to keep stories like these alive in fandom & film history🔗 More from CultureScape:🎮 Hack the Movies vs Hollywood – Watch🔥 Canceled Doctor Who Writer (Gareth Roberts) – Watch⚔️ Winds of Winter Update & HOTD Analysis – Watch🎙️ Host: Peter Pischke🐦 X / Twitter: @HappyWarriorP🎧 Podcast: Spotify💰 Support the Show: Patreon🧙‍♂️ Editor: Chris Holowicki#Hounded #IndieGame #DogGame #FlintlockFantasy #Kickstarter #Stray #Interview #DevTalk