Day: September 5, 2025

7 Amazing Secrets: Una McCormack’s Triumphant Journey from Fan Fiction to Star Trek & Doctor Who7 Amazing Secrets: Una McCormack’s Triumphant Journey from Fan Fiction to Star Trek & Doctor Who

September 5, 2025| admin| 3 Comments| 11:00 am

The New York Times bestselling author discusses writing official novels for sci-fi's biggest franchises and her beginnings in the world of Blake's 7 and AO3.

OH!CAST | Exploring Geek Culture, Fandom and Pop Culture

Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.

Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of “oh!” moments.

Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka “DeepSpaceHebrides”

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In this episode of OH!CAST, host Calum MacDhòmhnail engages with Jason Bond, a passionate Gaelic educator and YouTuber, to explore the journey of learning Gaelic, the importance of storytelling in language acquisition, and the innovative teaching methods that can make learning more engaging. They discuss the challenges faced by learners, especially those outside of Gaelic-speaking regions, and the significance of cultural connections through language. The conversation also touches on the representation of Gaelic in media and the value of preserving endangered languages. Jason shares his insights on overcoming negativity towards Gaelic and emphasizes the enriching experiences that come from learning the language.

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