Hey there, human! If you’re like me, I'm sure you like a good Fireball spell or Avada Kedavra curse as much as the next person. I mean, what’s not to love? Raw, elemental fire at your command? The power of life and death at the tip of your wand? Simply breathtaking! But you know what type of magic spell would be more useful, and likely far more common? How about Magical Milkmaid? Or Protection from Mosquitos? And seriously, why is there no Cure Ladycramps spell? The Collateral Magic podcast is where writers, game designers, role-players, and others can explore the far-ranging impacts of physics-optional powers in any setting, world, or universe. Join us as we delve into a different aspect of fictional magic in each episode, using real-world science, history, psychology, sociology, and economics, to discover the unintended and fascinating consequences of that Fireball which you might not have considered!