Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature
Episodes
Binder of Sorrows translation upcoming
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An epic poem has been discovered at the Reed Coast Temple site. Translation is complete, and being reviewed by the professor, in spite of difficulties...
Contemporary Cube Theory: A Modes/The Program crossover episode
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IMS from THE PROGRAM reached out and asked the professor to join him in a collaborative crossover project! Our very own Alex Kemp joins THE PROGRAM fo...
Mind Altering Substances
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of historical and cultural references to alcohol and other substances, including current theories regarding their sociological and ritual...
Introducing: Sanctuary
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sanctuary is set on a future terraformed Mars, where the last woman who is awakened from nearly a thousand years of cryosleep discovers that her husba...
The God of Water
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing a minor problem in the Professor’s office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Favors
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The professor meets with his new TA, Saanvi Bathia, to ask for a favor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hero Myth of Yalitsok'aa
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The professor discusses the Myth of Yalitsok'aa, a heroic epic that is central to early 3rd Empire culture in Anterra, as well as its possible conne...
Modes of Thought in Red Camp
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The professor offers some rudimentary suggestions for approaching a translation project. This episode is a cross over with Give Me Away by Gideon Me...
The Ramayana
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The professor discusses the classical epic The Ramayana, aided by his TA Saanvi Bhatia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message from Saanvi for Dean Yang
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saanvi leaves a voicemail for Dean Yang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Announcement from Alex: A New Wolf At The Door Studios Feed
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a bunch more cool stuff from Wolf we'd love to share, but we didn't have a place to put it all... until now!! On our newest feed we'll be pos...
Patreon, Merch and Our Thanks - An Announcement From Alex Kemp and Wolf At The Door Studios
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody! We've got a bunch of news coming at you from Wolf At The Door Studios. Listen in to hear it first from one of our founders Alex Kemp. ...
Class Update
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brief update from the Professor along with answers to questions from a student auditing the class online. Read the class discussion with the origin...
Featured: THE VERY WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest podcast from Wolf at the Door Studios, THE VERY WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN, won Best Audio Fiction from an Established Creator ...
05. Misinformation and the End of the Second Empire
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The professor discusses misinformation and conspiracy theories as they pertain to the end of the Second Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
04. Community
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor discusses the notion of community, and its relation to the beginnings and ends of civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
03. Early Political Structures
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of early political structures, hierarchy dynamics and agriculture as relates to Anterra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
02. Keepers of the Dark
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris does additional research in the U.K. and gets an unusual message from Raquel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01. Medicine
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of medical practices and theories in prehistory and speculative associations to Anterra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
05. Holiswood
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation between the professor and his TA Raquel, who's currently on a psychiatric hold following the incident in the classroom. Learn more abou...
04. The Pantheon of Second Empire Anterra
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The professor discusses the pantheon of deities in early Anterra, drawing possible conclusions and parallels with other ancient and current religious ...
03. Death and Burial
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to the classroom, the Professor presents an overview of burial practices from various cultures, including Anterra, as an exploration of the ...
FEATURED: STORIES FROM: THE LOW SEASON An Anthology Fiction Podcast from Wolf at the Door and Poolside
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wolf at the Door Studios and the band POOLSIDE team up to bring you a new kind of fiction anthology, where different writers created short fiction pie...
02. The Flight
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor returns from the conference in Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Message for Dean Yang
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Yang, my flight was cancelled and I'm still in Berlin. I'll update you when I know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
01. The Conference
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor delivers a paper at the annual conference on Archeological Literature at SRH Hochschule Berlin, outlining a connection between Anterra a...
Note for Students
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Couple of snafu's, folks, but more to follow. Keep up with the reading list and we'll be back in class when I get back from Berlin. Learn more about y...
05. Caste System and the Third Empire
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The emergence of the Third Empire was predicated by a change in the caste system of Anterra, as well as a modification in the Ma'Toka Ritual. The resu...
04. Beijing
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raquel's pursuit of further documentation on Anterra leads to anomalous discoveries in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
03. The Bone Calendar
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The class discusses the Anterran notion of time, noting alternate perspectives of time in various cultures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
02. Rituals
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The discovery of a specific ritual in Anterra, and its transformation from the 2nd Empire to the beginning of the 3rd Empire, beg important questions ...
01. The Knife
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor and Chris meet to discuss the Fall Semester. The class discusses the first phase of Flood Myths in history, and possible significance to...
Fall Semester Teaser
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor leaves various messages for Raquel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08. Visiting Professor
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dev Engstrøm from the Music Department gives a guest lecture about a surprising discovery in the characters inscribed in the Chamber of The...
07. The Device
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor discusses possible connections between an early analog machine known as the Antikythera Device and recent discoveries in Anterra. This a...
06. Office Hours - Part 1
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded during Office hours. Raquel discusses her thesis. The Computer Sciences department alerts the professor that his computer needs more investig...
05. Monsters
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of monsters as a reflection of societal fears and morality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04. The Idiot King
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The political structure of the Second Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02. Early Mythology
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creation myths and early mythologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03. Foreign Exchange Students
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raquel discusses the course with Hai Rong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01. Course Overview
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction and course overview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recording from the Professor's office prior to the start of the summer semester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices