Best Difficulty Class Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 156: Literary Agents with Bridget Smith 1:11:18

3d ago1:11:18

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Erin’s agent - Bridget Smith! Together they talk about the Publishing Industry and Query Letters. Special Guest: Bridget Smith: https://awfulagent.com/agents/bridget-smith/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, …

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Ep. 155: Trusting Yourself with Coral Moore 1:11:22

10d ago1:11:22

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Coral Alejandra Moore! Together they talk about Trusting Yourself as a Writer and a totally don’t tangent left and right the whole time. Special Guest: Coral Alejandra Moore: https://www.coralmoore.com/ Get her next book here! https://www.coralmoore.com/collections/books/produ…

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Ep. 154: The Toe Ring of Finger Growing 1:07:22

18d ago1:07:22

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Making Tough Decisions, Getting Started, and Alternate Endings. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, …

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Ep. 153: Genre Promises 54:03

27d ago54:03

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about What to do With 200,000 Words, Genre Promises, and Making Names. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish,…

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Ep. 152: Assemble the Team 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Assembling the Team, Copyrights, and Sequel Problems! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice…

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Ep. 151: An Integral Train 1:07:40

1M ago1:07:40

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Query Woes and Test Chapters! As a reminder: New episodes will now post on Fridays. You can get episodes early - as well as in video! - by joining our Patreon at the $5 tier. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire …

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Episode 150! 1:56:49

2M ago1:56:49

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis celebrate 150 episodes with an extra long episode answering questions from awesome Tangerinos like yourself! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walt…

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Prepping for Episode 150 1:35

2M ago1:35

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Hey all! Quick little episode here - TLDR: send us questions about ANYTHING for Episode 150! It can be about writing, life, D&D, video games - WHATEVER! Send them to: [email protected] Or go to the Discord: https://discord.gg/3yG4FEsV

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Ep. 149: We Have an Announcement… 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Episode 149: We Have an Announcement… This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis have something to announce! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Betti…

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Ep. 148: Exporting the Pain 58:50

2M ago58:50

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis talk about what makes a Good Main Character Go Bad! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty …

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Ep. 147: Inspiring Books, Burnout, & Changing POVs 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Inspiring Books, Burnout, and Changing POVs! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bet…

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Ep. 146: Short Stories, Writing Gods, & Limited Omniscient 1:16:01

3M ago1:16:01

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Short Stories, Writing Gods, Limited Omniscient, and more! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.soci…

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Ep. 145: Tribbling 50:24

3M ago50:24

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about a tribble, TTRPG Publishing, Audiobooks, and Interesting Side Characters. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewa…

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Ep. 144: Editing, Politics, & Gig Work 51:04

3M ago51:04

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Editing, Politics, & Gig Work! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficult…

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Ep. 143: Questions from the Discord 55:33

4M ago55:33

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis answer questions from the lovely folks in the WADS section of the Dungeon Scrawlers Discord! Still not a part of the Discord - here’s the link! https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave W…

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Ep. 142: Next Projects with Jasmine Silvera 59:23

4M ago59:23

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Jasmine Silvera! Together they discuss finding a Pen Name and how they go about deciding on their Next Projects. Special Guest: Jasmine Silbera (Binding Shadows, Death’s Dancer) https://www.instagram.com/authorjasminesilvera/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone…

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143. Laser Beams and Infinity Stones 1:33:15

4M ago1:33:15

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In this episode of Open Collar, Cory and Steve dive into another jam-packed discussion, starting with—of course—more technical hiccups that delayed the show.Cory’s Family Disneyland Trip: Cory shares highlights from his recent trip to Disneyland, including family adventures and favorite attractions.Movie A Day Update: Cory catches us up on his ongo…

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Ep. 141: Writing vs. TTRPGs with Erik Scott de Bie 1:20:47

4M ago1:20:47

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Erik Scott de Bie! Together they discuss the differences between running TTRPGs and Writing - and what we can take to and from both of them. Special Guest: Erik Scott de Bie (Justice/Vengeance, Shadowbane) https://erikscottdebie.com/ Hit Points Blog: https://erikscottdebie.com…

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Ep. 140: Motha$%in’ War and Peace 57:55

4M ago57:55

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Side Characters, Staying on Track, and writing some Motha$%in’ War and Peace! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor …

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EoE Book Club: Episode 8 1:20:57

4M ago1:20:57

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In this FINAL episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter seventeen, VI, and eighteen, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lo…

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Ep. 139: Chapters, Submitting a Series, & Serials 58:18

4M ago58:18

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Chapters, Submitting a Series, & Serials! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of…

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142. The Cl'Office Reboot 1:38:29

4M ago1:38:29

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In Episode 142 of the Open Collar podcast, Cory and Steve return from their holiday break with a lively mix of nostalgia, reviews, and geek culture insights.Holiday Recap and Nostalgia: • Howard the Duck Memories: The hosts reminisce about the cult classic film Howard the Duck, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on its impact. • 2025 World …

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EoE Book Club: Episode 7 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

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In this episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)…

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Ep. 138: Narrative Tension with Corry L. Lee 57:49

5M ago57:49

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This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Corry L. Lee! Together they discuss types of Narrative Tension and how each move a story along! Special Guest: Corry L. Lee (Weave the Lightning, The Storm’s Betrayal) https://corrylee.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmev…

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141. Though I Didn't Say Fudge 1:21:38

5M ago1:21:38

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In Episode 141 of the Open Collar podcast, we talk about Steve’s frantic effort to finish his Christmas movie marathon before the big day. We review the new holiday film Red One and share our thoughts—spoiler alert: they’re not glowing.We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, diving into the big Christmas gifts from our childhood that we always w…

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EoE Book Club: Episode 6 54:04

5M ago54:04

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In this episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter twelve, V, and thirteen, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) www.tr…

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Ep. 137: Ensemble Casts & Success 52:06

5M ago52:06

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Ensemble Casts, Success, What Ideas to Go With, and When To Split Point of Views. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavo…

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140. Come Out to the Coast. 1:30:33

5M ago1:30:33

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In Episode 140 of the Open Collar podcast, “Come Out to the Coast,” the show kicks off with Cory’s technical difficulties that delayed the start of the episode. Steve shares his adventures setting up his outdoor rink (ODR), giving a glimpse into the trials and triumphs of winter fun.In a special Collar Goes to the Movies segment, we review the new …

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Ep. 136: Stalking the Plot 54:49

5M ago54:49

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Outline Endings,Traditional Publishing, and Secondary Plots. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty …

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EoE Book Club: Episode 5 1:21:36

5M ago1:21:36

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In this first episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter ten, IV, and eleven, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) www.…

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139. Kris Kringle and Ready to Mingle 1:20:26

6M ago1:20:26

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In Episode 139 of Open Collar, we catch up with Cory, who dives into the frustrations of his recent car troubles, setting the tone for a relatable and candid discussion. Steve reflects on the closure of his local Toys R Us, sparking a conversation about the store’s impact on childhood memories and the bittersweet nostalgia of seeing an era end. The…

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EoE Book Club: Episode 4 1:08:11

6M ago1:08:11

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In this first episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter seven, eight, and nine, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) w…

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Ep. 135: Where to Start 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about where to start your story and what’s important to get to your reader upfront. After that they answer some email questions from lovely tangerinos like yourself! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened…

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EoE Book Club: Episode 3 59:41

6M ago59:41

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In this episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter four, five, and interstitial three, of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of L…

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138. Evil Twin? Gotta Have A Mustache 1:21:15

6M ago1:21:15

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In Episode 138 of Open Collar, we kick things off with Steve’s bowling excursion with the kids and share our thoughts on the latest set photos from Happy Gilmore 2. Then, we dive into the unexpected mix-up from Mattel, where they accidentally linked an adult site on their Wicked dolls page, making for quite the headline. We also play another round …

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EoE Book Club: Episode 2 1:02:08

7M ago1:02:08

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In this episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about chapter two, interstitial two, and chapter three of her book, Empire of Exiles! Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions…

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137. It Was Meh All Along 1:25:53

7M ago1:25:53

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In Episode 137 of Open Collar, we start off by recapping our Halloween festivities and swapping stories from the holiday. In Geek News, we look at what’s coming up from Marvel Television on Disney+ and discuss whether that long-awaited Blade movie will ever get made. We also dive into recent comments from James Gunn, clearing up some of the many ru…

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EoE Book Club: Episode 1 1:27:40

7M ago1:27:40

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In this first episode Erin M. Evans talks with Treavor Bettis and Jenn Collignon about the first three chapters of her book, Empire of Exiles! Extra Life: Dungeon Scrawlers: https://www.extra-life.org/team/68375 Erin’s Page: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/541271 Get a copy of Empire of Exiles: https://a.co/d/hx0Mt0g Starring: Erin M Evans (…

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136. Class is in Session 1:28:39

7M ago1:28:39

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In Episode 136 of Open Collar, we dive into pop culture news and nostalgia. Cory kicks things off with his review of Venom: The Last Dance, sharing his thoughts on the latest entry in the Venom series. Next, we hit Geek News, recapping the highlights from New York Comic-Con 2024, including an official release window for Spider-Man 4 and James Gunn’…

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Ep. 134: Booktube & Self Publishing with J. A. Collignon 1:15:42

7M ago1:15:42

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This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis are joined by J. A. Collignon - a Booktuber and Self Published Author and our third co-host for the upcoming Empire of Exiles Reread Bookclub! T-Shirts! One of our listeners, Kemery, is putting together a Quotes T-Shirt and wants your help figuring out how to make it happen. This is purely to make shirts a…

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A Journey Through Lewy Body Dementia with Brooke and Rafael 14:13

7M ago14:13

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Join our conversation with Brooke and Rafael as they recount their journey from the first signs of dementia to finding the right medical care. Their story is a testament to the power of early intervention and the importance of understanding complex symptoms, such as REM sleep disorder. Through honest dialogue, Brooke and Rafael offer a wealth of in…

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Ep. 133: Trust Fund “Rod” 1:07:22

7M ago1:07:22

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis dive into email questions before B. Dave heads out on another adventure! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Cham…

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135. Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By 1:09:15

7M ago1:09:15

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In Episode 135, Steve steps in for Cory Goes to the Movies and shares his review of Transformers One. We celebrate Green Day’s Dookie album with the release of a “Demastered” version, and Dan Aykroyd gives his thoughts on an SNL movie. The fan-favorite game Florida Man: True or False returns, though Cory questions a potential name change. In Geek N…

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Ep. 132: Pantsed Through the Heart! 1:11:44

7M ago1:11:44

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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis finish up the Discord questions from last week. They’ll talk about Duologies, Prep, ARCs, and more! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bet…

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134. Don't Love That Joker 1:05:45

8M ago1:05:45

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In Episode 134, we kick off with a brief chat on the classic movie Three Ninjas and discuss the SNL premiere while checking out the box office numbers of some top alumni. Court is back in session for Steve’s Law and Collar segment—though his webcam drops again. In Geek News, we dive into reviews, reception, and box office tracking for Joker 2. We a…

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Ep. 131: Lulls in Stange Places 1:09:15

8M ago1:09:15

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This week B. Dave is back! And extremely jet-lagged! He joins Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis to answer questions posted by folks in the Official Discord! If you haven’t already joined the Discord - what are you waiting for?? The link is below! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walte…

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133. Return of the Faceless Wonder 1:11:04

8M ago1:11:04

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In Episode 133, we kick things off with a fun, lengthy discussion about infomercials before diving into a Geek News special. We break down the *Thunderbolts* teaser trailer, discuss the new Marvel-Sony deal to share *Spider-Man*, and share our thoughts on the first episodes of *Agatha All Along* and *The Penguin*. We also cover the casting news for…

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Ep. 130: Mystery Stories 1:17:31

8M ago1:17:31

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This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis talk about Mysteries! Using topic suggestions and questions from the official Discord they talk about Types of Mysteries, How Erin Sets Up a Mystery, and What Mystery Books They Recommend! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened…

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132. Fran Fang Foom 1:23:07

8M ago1:23:07

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In Episode 132, we kick off with "Cory Goes to the Movies" where Cory reviews *Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice*. We dive into news about Judd Apatow and Steven Spielberg teaming up for a *Cola Wars* movie and Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show. We also pay tribute to recent pop culture losses in an emotional in memoriam segment.In Geek…

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Ep. 129: Owning a Bookshop with Stacy Whitman 1:04:31

8M ago1:04:31

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This week Erin M. Evans and Treavor Bettis are joined by Stacy Whitman – owner of The Curious Cat Bookshop! They discuss what it’s like to own a bookstore, how Stacy started an imprint, and her journey through the publishing industry. Special Guest: Stacy Whitman https://curiouscatbookshop.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone An…

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