Welcome to Poets at War, a podcast documenting the brood of writers, where art, theology, philosophy, and fun beckon your ears.Today on the program, Joshua David Ling is joined by Alex, Ian, Abe, and later Daniel, for a massive, multi-topic roundtable. The conversation kicks off with some hilarious miscommunications, as Joshua details his struggles with comforting people without sounding like a drill instructor or a battle-ready Narnian mouse. Ian then shares an incredible story of how his childhood understanding of Lego mechanics helped him fix a broken snowblower in the dead of winter, leading to a deep dive into Lego MOCs, misprints, and the controversial new "smart bricks."The crew then pivots to literature and storytelling, unpacking why Christian authors often excel at fantasy and horror compared to their secular contemporaries. They compare The Spiderwick Chronicles to Narnia, debate the pacing flaws in the animated Beauty and the Beast versus the Broadway musical, and discuss the literary framing of Gaston. Joshua also shares a work-in-progress AI-generated folk song, "The Prophecy," to get the group's feedback on syncopation and storytelling. Finally, Daniel drops in after a stressful day to share a workplace whistleblower story and brainstorm a terrifying serial killer villain for his writing project, Midnight Accord.You too can be a part of the brood of writers and Poets at War. Just visit https://JoshuaDavidLing.com/Discord to join.If you're a true poetry patriot, you can support us on Substack and Patreon and get the recordings of all of our encouraging and strategic meetings, along with much more. Once again, all links can be found at joshuadavidling.com. Over and out.Chapters: