Backyard Space Opera

02/07/2018

On June 29th Kyle Erwin, the creator of Backyard Space Opera, passed away after suffering a severe stroke on June 18th. At present it is unclear what this means for the future of Backyard Space Opera and Applied Heroics. We are currently focused on our own healing to recover from this devastating loss. For now, please consider contributing to the Medical Expense Fund to help Kyle's wonderful wife offset the costs of Kyle's medical care. We thank you very much for your loyalty to Backyard Space Opera and your support through this difficult time.
--Kristen

UPDATED: My amazing husband Kyle suffered a massive stroke the morning of June 18. This tragedy could not have happened to a more genuinely caring and giving man. Kyle passed away on June 29th, surrounded by those he loved the most and who loved him the most. I am updating this fund to assist wi...

04/05/2018

Please check out our bonus episode about our campaign to create a non profit that will help publish struggling writers with special needs.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! In this bonus episode we discuss our new campaign to create a non-profit company that will use epic story telling to help lives as well…

01/05/2018

Some new concept art

01/05/2018

Hear great writing advice from author Justin Robinson

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we have a fantastic interview with author Justin Robinson. We’ll discuss genre, writing practice, publishing and more. …

01/05/2018

Hear about the awesome new project from Frederik Villumsen of Craft

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we welcome back Frederik Villumsen from Craft to talk about their great new projects for aiding storytellers. Backyard Space …

01/05/2018

Our experiences at WonderCon 2018

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss all the great adventures in science fiction media that we had at WonderCon 2018. Enjoy! Backyard Space Opera Podca…

01/05/2018

Hear about the fantastic project - Making Apes!

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk to documentary filmmaker William Conlin about his project Making Apes, a film that examines the great artists behind …

01/05/2018

The new direction for Backyard Space Opera!

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we make a special announcement about our new program! Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, m…

01/05/2018

The Second Annual Backyard Space Opera Awards!

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we conduct the second annual Backyard Space Opera Awards, The Yardies! Enjoy! Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low b…

01/05/2018

Hear about the Stan Winston School of Character Arts from Co-founder Erich Grey Litoff

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week I’m joined by guest co-host Dakota Morgan of Fancorp Network to interview Erich Grey Litoff, Co-Founder of Stan Winston…

01/05/2018

Discussing the independent short film - Beyond

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss the science fiction short film Beyond. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro…

01/05/2018

Hear all bout Condor Con 2018

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss CondorCon 2018. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and…

01/05/2018

A guide to anti-heroes

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss how to create Anti-Heroes. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget film…

01/05/2018

A Science Fiction comedy discussion

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss our favorite science fiction comedies. We’ll examine the tough task of comedy writing and take lessons for o…

01/05/2018

Hear our thoughts (and criticisms) of Bright.

Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we discuss the Netflix original movie Bright. Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro bud…