First Contact

First Contact

From Realms Unknown by The Bugle

June 24, 2026 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 61

About this episode

Alice and guest Ria Lina explore the first contact sub-genre in sci-fi and fantasy, discussing various tropes and notable works.

Joining Alice this week to discuss the sub-genre deep dive of first contact in sci-fi and fantasy, is Ria Lina! The pair also chat about their Tropes of a Rope, delve back into The Minds of Urgh, and discuss Dr. Who and Star Trek! 🔗 Links to all things Ria Lina: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rialina 🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/the-gargle-live-fri-26th-jun-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202606261800/ 📕 'A Passion For Passion' is back on sale! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/store/p/a-passion-for-passion-a-delirious-love-letter-to-romance ❤️‍🔥 Buy 'A Passion For Passion' audiobook https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/we-are-18-t6flf-5n9mc 💰 Support Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber https://thebuglepodcast.com/donate 📯 Subscribe to The Bugle YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcast 🖊️ Get involved with everything Realms Unknown: https://bsky.app/profile/realmsunknown.bsky.social 🦈 Go to https://surfshark.com/realms or use code REALMS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! That’s https://surfshark.com/realms or use code REALMS It’s time to take control of your online…

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Host: Alice

Guest: Ria Lina

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Books & works: Dr. Who, Star Trek, The Minds of Urgh

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