Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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Fiction Deep Dive Podcasts
The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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Whether it be a movie, show, book, or even video games, we all enjoy our own pieces of fiction. On this podcast, we'll dive into them, give reviews, and take a look at how they work from a creative writing perspective.
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Last Podcast Network presents LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City LPN's Deep Dives makes its much-anticipated return with a brand-new series! Join Natalie Jean (Some Place Under Neith) and Jackie Zebrowski (Page 7) as they titillate your earholes with their comprehensive "deep dive" style breakdowns of the popular adult science fiction novel series by Sarah J. Maas - Crescent City. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of LPN Deep Dives: Crescent City ad-free. Start a free tria ...
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In Pop Fiction Women we deep-dive into the complicated women of books, movies and TV shows, along with the women that bring them to life behind the scenes. Think Fleabag and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Normal People and Sally Rooney, and so much more. In each episode you can expect us to: * Break down the protagonist as we ask what makes her complicated? * Identify the best scenes, which can mean sweetest, funniest, or most badass. Anything we love. * Recount the cringiest scenes. The ones that ma ...
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In the time it takes to receive a Starbucks coffee, SciFi author Lancer Kind covers what's happning in popular science fiction film, tv, and books.
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What would you do if the person you feared most… was living right next door? On Fear Thy Neighbor, we dive deep into stranger than fiction stories about neighbors gone wrong. We’ll hear these true stories as told by the victims, their families and their neighbors... featuring real 911 calls and surveillance archives. Tune in to hear what happens when simple issues turns into living nightmares with horrific and often fatal consequences. Also, go back and listen to episodes of Deadliest Decade ...
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The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics. Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod. Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering. If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolke ...
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Join hosts Katie and Whitney for a different kind of true crime podcast. You can start with season 1, The Puppet Master and the Prince of Darkness, a deep dive into the most bizarre murder case you've never heard of. Or start with season 2, which covers a different stranger-than-fiction story each week. This bingeworthy show combines meticulous research with a refreshing mix of comic relief and seamless storytelling. There's plenty of room around the campfire--come help us roast murderers an ...
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The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mys ...
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MadLit Musings - We chat LIFE here with special guest authors of both fiction and non-fiction! We dive beyond the story into the deep questions of Spirituality, Does God Exist, How Does Faith Fit, Culture and Jesus, Identity, and more. It's not just a podcast to talk about writing or reading, it's a podcast where we ask the tough questions on life! Join Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright for Season 5!
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Sound and Fiction is a place where we take a deep dive into the personal and musical stories of some of most fascinating, engaging creative minds from the Gulf region.
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The unmissable FILM NOIR podcast by crime fiction authors Dr Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Join us every week as we deep dive into the best, worst and forgotten films of the genre, from The Big Sleep to John Wick and everything in between.
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Two longtime collaborators take a deep-dive into the world of fan/fiction to dissect the WHY of creativity.
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Open discussions about random topics that cover different subjects in daily life. Subjects can include: daily life, gaming, news, fan fiction, movies and tv shows; along with other topics.
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A narrative look at the ways we love to lie, and be lied to. A blend of satire, documentary, and audio-drama. Diving into the forces behind the scams and schemes that fill up our world. From Disinformed Content Media, written and produced by Dan Felton and David Felton @DisinformedDan on Twitter and Instagram Disinformed.ca/HardKnow for source notes, and more.
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Two psychologists take a deep dive into your favourite books.
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Welcome to the Poneglyph Pod – where we decode the world of anime one poneglyph at a time. Hosted by Jai & Jayy (milkywayjayy) Every week, we dive into the latest One Piece episodes, break down crazy theories, and talk all things anime. From ancient lore to new-gen hype, we’re here for the wild takes, the deep dives, and the moments that get fans talking. Whether you’re caught up or catching up, if you love anime – you’re in good company. New episodes every week. Come hang out and nerd out w ...
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Conversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favourite stories came from . . . and what frightens the people who wrote them.
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A deep dive dissection into anime's most dubious dub. Andrew, AJ, and Miriam explore Little Tokyo one episode at a time. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @pizzacast
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Welcome to Worlds Within — where story becomes space. Every episode we explore fictional worlds that don’t just live on the page—they pull you in, build themselves around you, and let you wander through them. This is a podcast for readers who don’t just love books—they live in them. We dive deep into sensory storytelling, character perspectives, and the world-building mechanics that turn fiction into a fully immersive experience.
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Watch Out for Fireballs! is a game club podcast that covers video games from every era, from retro to newer releases, indie to AAA. Each week we dive deep into the game's mechanics and narrative to figure out what works and what doesn't. Hosted by Gary Butterfield and Kaye Ross, this show has been going since 2011. New episodes every Thursday. For full versions of our premium episodes, back us at patreon.com/duckfeedtv! Public RSS Feed: https://www.patreon.com/rss/80117?show=800722
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Mousetalgia is a podcast for Disney fans about Disneyland, Disney in society, and Disney trivia and history. Enjoy in-depth reviews of the parks, discussions about Disneyana and Disney merchandise, and our take on the latest Disney movies, books and more. View our galleries and join the discussion at www.mousetalgia.com!
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Chatting about Christian fiction and the books that entertain, encourage and edify our lives.
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Power hungry self-aware Robots led by Dr. Jacksu and Major X have invaded the Pancake's beautiful Kingdom of Sweethaven. It's artificial intelligence, suspense, comedy, and romance as Levi and his four tribes of Pancakes defend their enchanted homeland from the self aware Bots in a post apocalyptic future in the Draco Orion Galaxy.
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A brother & sister share their science fiction obsession through deep dive analysis & reviews of sci-fi & fantasy film, tv, books, and more. Enter the sibling sci-fi zone.
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If you enjoy thriller books, films & TV series and the writers who create them, then you’ll enjoy the #1 thriller fiction podcast in the world, The Thriller Zone. Now in their 8th season, former radio host & current author Dave Temple talks with the best creative minds in the business for STORIES THAT THRILL!
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Welcome to "The Bookshelf Chronicles," the podcast that takes you on an exciting literary adventure through the world of books! Join us as we dive deep into the pages of captivating novels, explore thought-provoking non-fiction, and discover hidden gems from all genres. Each episode of "The Bookshelf Chronicles" is a delightful journey through the literary landscape, where our passionate hosts bring you engaging book reviews, author interviews, and insightful discussions. Whether you're a de ...
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Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
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This is a podcast about stories, myths and Catholicism. Stories are how we orient ourselves in the world. In Catholicism, we believe in the Greatest Story: Christ crucified and resurrected. We participate in His story through ritual worship; the liturgy. Even in the Catholic Church, these truths are often forgotten or ignored. My mission for this podcast is to explore storytelling, myths, and how these fit into Catholicism. I will cover Catholic fantasy and science fiction authors, mythology ...
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Welcome to Paranormal Deep Dive, the podcast where we go beyond the surface and plunge into the darkest corners of the world's most infamous hauntings. Join our hosts each week as they uncover chilling details, explore eerie legends, and investigate the supernatural forces behind the biggest paranormal stories of our time. From haunted houses to ghostly apparitions, cryptic creatures, and everything in between, we separate fact from fiction and dig into the mysteries that keep you up at nigh ...
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Welcome to Mind the Tags, where we talk about the history and evolution of fanfiction. Join Emily and Vee as they dive into a new fanfiction topic each episode and interview authors, researchers, journalists, and fans. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MindtheTags
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Talented Gamemasters read speculative fiction to provide advice on how to run games within those worlds, borrow elements from those worlds for your own games, and recommend similar media to inspire your table top games.
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Chronscast - The Fantasy, Science Fiction & Horror Podcast
Dan Jones, Christopher Bean, Peat Long, Damaris Browne, Brian Sexton
Welcome to Chronscast! We are the official podcast of SFF Chronicles, the world's largest science-fiction and fantasy community. Each episode your hosts Dan Jones, Christopher Bean, and Peat Long will take a deep dive into some classic science-fiction, fantasy, and horror with a special guest. We'll also discuss the challenges of writing and publishing SFF, and our guests' experiences. Episodes feature specialist advice on writing and publishing from our resident legal beagle Damaris Browne  ...
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Every Tuesday, we crack open a new spine and dive deep into a different story. Read, Reflect, Decode. Welcome to Blank Volumes, the podcast where books take center stage. From timeless fantasy and science fiction masterpieces to literary classics, we explore the plots, characters, and themes that make stories endure. If you love dissecting storytelling, uncovering hidden meanings, and delving into the minds behind the words, this is your bookmark for thoughtful literary analysis. Turn the pa ...
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Drinking whiskey in the kitchen and telling scary stories around the fire. Music and mayhem, fearful fiction and furious fact, tall tales and terrible truths. A Scary Home Companion is a sinister variety show, featuring original stories and original music
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Sci fi is the best fi. The Space Brains talk about what’s good and what’s great in science fiction films, movies and cinema. Join us in a deep dive exploration of the story telling, the great moments and the science behind science fiction movies.
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Horror hosts Jordan and JB dive deep into movies, celebrity interviews, stories, genre news and all forms of creature culture in this podcast for happy campers!
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Welcome to The Strange Harbors Podcast. Hosted by Derek Wong, Jeff Zhang, and Amir Touray, The Strange Harbors Podcast is a weekly discussion of all things pop culture, with an emphasis on film and television. Join us every week as we dive deep into big blockbusters, indie favorites, and under-seen hidden gems.
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Voyaging through the Universe of Science Fiction Television
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The ethics of creating artificially-intelligent machines is tricky business and it's quickly becoming our reality. How will society change to accommodate these new beings? Are they beings at all? And why do robots love milk so dang much?! Join us for a weekly, episodic recap laced with comedy, theories, and listener feedback as we dive deep into the important questions of HBO's new science fiction series, "Westworld".
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A deep dive into the darker side of the Golden State hosted by Roseanne with a quietly intense storytelling style and is always ad-free
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Follow Dr. Jared Hel's journey as he works to re-discover his forgotten past and finds his place within the small Indiana farm town of Wichton and the cryptozoological organization he works for called 'The Enclosure'. These audio journals, and other recordings, dive deep into Midwestern US cryptids and folklore while also telling a mystery about identity, queerness, neurodivergence, and community.
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Rebooting History on Film, a podcast about historical fiction on-screen (movies/tv/streaming). A story from the past needs a wider audience? Give it a reboot! Every episode is about a different film dramatizing a narrative from The Before Times. Caroline McLoughlin takes a deep dive into how historical fiction is just as much about *our* times as it is about the setting. And it’s more than "did it happen that way?", but "how and why was it portrayed that way?" The host loves story structure  ...
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to find answers to the most intriguing questions? If so, you're not alone. It can be a challenge to separate fact from fiction. We have made it our mission to uncover answers to some of our time's most perplexing and fascinating mysteries. Through interviews and free-flowing conversations with experts, we dive deep into these mysteries to gather as much information as possible. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery with the Things I Want To Know p ...
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#320 The Tale of Delusions of Grandeur: The Folly of Stockton Rush [Part 1]
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1:30:27On Father's Day here in the United States two summers ago...it was Sunday, June 18, 2023 when news broke that a ship that departed the coast of Newfoundland had lost communication with a manned submersible it had towed out to the Titanic wreckage dive site and that if failed to resurface at its planned time of 3 p.m. When it was reported that the s…
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Ep. 13: Vegapunk BREAKING The Internet!! | Episode 1148 Review & More!!
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1:53:51Send us a text 📺 Poneglyph Podcast Episode 13 – Live! We’re back with Episode 13 of the Poneglyph Podcast, and this week we’ve got another stacked lineup! 🏴☠️ ⚔️ Topics This Episode: 🔥 Anime World News – Catch up on the biggest stories and updates from the anime world this week. 🏝️ One Piece Episode 1148 Review – We dive deep into the newest episo…
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Release the emergency question valve! We're drowning in here!
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Vanessa Lillie & 'The Bone Thief': Complicated Conversations Series
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46:33In today’s Complicated Conversations we chat with Vanessa Lillie about her new novel, The Bone Thief, which is book two in her Syd Walker series. We discuss her journey as an author, the significance of Indigenous narratives, and the development of Syd and where we find her in this novel. Our conversation, like the book, explores themes of spiritua…
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A Book of the Beginnings by Gerald Massey
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33:21The source provides an extensive overview of Gerald Massey’s A Book of the Beginnings, a monumental two-volume work from 1881 that radically posits ancient Egypt, with Africa as its birthplace, as the primordial source of global civilization, including myths, languages, and religions. Massey, a self-taught English poet and Egyptologist, argued that…
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GMBC ep18 - Biotech Horrors and Tabletop Adventures: A Deep Dive into Borne
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59:33The podcast dives into the gaming potential of Jeff VanderMeer's "Borne," a narrative steeped in morally complex relationships and set against a post-ecological disaster backdrop. Alex Jackl, Ian Eller, and Sean Murphy explore whether a Game Master can serve as an unreliable narrator, and how the use of factions and interpersonal conflict can enhan…
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Crown Fools: Two Notorious Cases from the UK
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46:31We tell a lot of wild stories about crimes that happened right here in the States—but it’s worth noting that our cousins across the pond are misbehaving just as badly. Y’know, same crimes, different accent. Today we’ve chosen two cases that each mirror so many of the ones we’ve covered from here: A woman consumed by her toxic obsession for the man …
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The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ
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1:07:37The source provides an extensive overview of Gerald Massey's controversial 1883 work, "The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ," which argues that the Christian narrative is not based on a singular historical figure but is rather a typological evolution of ancient Egyptian and astronomical myths. The central thesis posits a distinction between…
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Stolen Legacy: George G.M. James’s 1954 Challenge to Western Intellectual History
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41:23The episode offers an extensive overview of George G.M. James's controversial 1954 book, "Stolen Legacy: The Greeks Were Not the Authors of Greek Philosophy," detailing its central argument and historical impact. James's core thesis is that Greek philosophy was essentially plagiarized from the ancient Egyptian Mystery System, positioning figures li…
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We read your responses to: Silent Hill 2 (2024) Cryptmaster F.E.A.R. Upcoming Games: November: November: Monster Train 2 Unpacking Hitman: Blood Money (Premium) December: Wasteland 3 PRGE Live Episode (Premium)
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The Southern Labyrinth: Faulkner’s Layers of Storytelling in Chapter 6 of Absalom, Absalom! Video 3 With Larry Allums
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59:47In this episode of The Big Book Project, host Lori Feathers and literary scholar Dr. Larry Allums continue their deep exploration of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom!—turning to the enigmatic and multi-layered Chapter 6. This chapter introduces a new voice into Faulkner’s intricate web of narrators: Shreve McCannon, Quentin Compson’s Canadian ro…
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Nobody Wants This Season 2 Recap: This is How You Choose Love Over Life
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53:49Nobody Wants This Season 2 Recap: This is How You Choose Love Over Life
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Jordan and JB welcome back Crackoon star, real life merman and our resident Halloween 6 expert Chris O'Brocki to revisit Halloween 6 on its 30 Year Anniversary!By Jordan & JB / Chris O'Brocki
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Case 66. ANGEL HEART (1987) | Dir Alan Parker
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1:48:36Your cinematic sleuths are back at it with special guest Phil Dragash! This week's case is 1987's ANGEL HEART. Starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet. Written and Directed by Alan Park. Based on the novel FALLING ANGEL by William Hjortsberg. Mean Streets is produced by Luke Deckard and Matthew Booth. Edited by Luke Deckard Music by …
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Book Review - The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly
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36:14The source provides an extensive positive review of Michael Connelly’s 2025 novel, The Proving Ground, celebrating it as a significant and ambitious standalone thriller. The book marks a return for the investigative journalist character Jack McEvoy, who attempts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a software engineer named Maya Chen fr…
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Hobo Halloween (One Hell of a Hullabaloo)
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45:01Send us a text It's Halloween night, when the veil between our world and the next is at it's thinnest. Two hobos traverse the moonlit landscape, dodging ghost trains and telling scary stories. Let's hope they don't stumble across a graveyard (spoiler alert -- they do) Written by Brett Jarboe after you finish this, check out Thicker Than Water, a ne…
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Late Great Planet Earth: E6 - "6-Major X Rant, Run, and Rank"
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6:34Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... Join Major X, the galaxy's self-proclaimed greatest mind, for his most recent updates and news on forthcoming Late Great Planet Earth Episodes. ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 BuzzSprout Podcast Link Complete list of Program Cr…
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Robbie Bach: The Man Who Built Xbox and Now Thrills Us with Blockchain
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42:02Get ready to dive into the exhilarating world of thrillers as Thriller Zone host Dave Temple chats with the brilliant Robbie Bach, the mastermind behind not just Xbox, but also a gripping new novel titled *The Blockchain Syndicate*. Right off the bat with Episode #242, we’re unraveling the layers of intrigue, murder, and the high-stakes game of tec…
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We can't wait to discuss our October Book Club Pick, Heart The Lover by Lily King! We're talking about Lily King's favorite shape (the triangle!), the surprising crossover with Writers & Lovers, crying on airplanes, male friendship, and so much more. Obsessions Becca - The Diplomat Season Three Olivia - Twinless What we read this week Olivia - Hear…
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As we head into a jam-packed end of 2025, we give a refreshed list of what we're looking forward to, plus a little rundown of what we've been watching on both the big and small screens. Some topics from our lowkey hangout episode: HBO's Peacemaker, Alien: Earth, The Smashing Machine, and a rundown of New York Film Festival.…
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260 – Joe Hill & The One About the Dragon
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1:20:31Here be dragons! I’m celebrating Halloween week on Talking Scared with the very cream of the bucket list. Joe Hill is finally on the show! The author of Heart Shaped Box, NOS4A2, “The Black Phone” and Lock & Key is back with his first novel in nearly a decade, and it’s a beast! King Sorrow is an epic of dragons, diabolical deals, decade-spanning fr…
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LPN Deep Dives: HOSAB / Episode 21: Whispering Eye
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1:25:06Oh what a barely corporeal duo we make!!! On today's episode of LPN Romantasy Deep Dives we go through Chapters 39-41 to find LOTS OF LORE and plenty of questionable decisions!! The team finds themselves in quite a predicament with the mystics and THANATOS THE PRINCE OF THE RAVINE?? Ugh, thanks Ithan 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 and then MORDOC shows up and even though…
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Rebecca Baum & 'The Brood': Complicated Conversations Series
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35:19In this episode of Complicated Conversations, we welcome back Rebecca Baum to discuss her latest novel, The Brood, a feminist body horror story that explores themes of agency, internalized misogyny, and the complexities of womanhood. We chat with Rebecca about the protagonist, a cutthroat attorney, and her journey of control and surrender; the symb…
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#40 The Knight and the Moth - Full Review
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47:37am and Dan review The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. We dive into the world of 'The Night and the Moth' by Rachel Gillig, exploring its themes, characters, and the genre of romantasy. We discuss the book's pacing, the portrayal of romance…
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#254: 3 Ways To Create Page-Turning Suspense in Any Genre
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20:19Suspense isn't just for thrillers—it's what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you'll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions required. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This …
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Faith, Politics & Magic | Elantris Spoiler-Free & Spoiler Review — Blank Volumes #1
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1:29:01In our debut episode of Blank Volumes, we dive into Brandon Sanderson’s Elantris — exploring its rich themes of faith, politics, and economics, and how they intertwine within the story. First, we unpack the story in a spoiler-free discussion for listeners new to Sanderson’s work, examining the novel’s worldbuilding, moral questions, and character d…
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Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher | Bone Dogs, Goblin Markets, and Fairytale Logic | Worlds Within, Ep. 2
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42:54Join us for Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. This dark fairytale doesn’t ease you in; it drops you straight into the quest, where magic hums quietly, power lives in women’s hands, and the world feels both familiar and strange. In this episode, we discuss: How fairytale logic shapes the world An in media res start and being dropped into Marra's quest…
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Interview with TJ Klune: NYT Bestselling Author and Fanfic Stan
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49:24On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily interview author TJ Klune. We chat with TJ about his fanfiction journey, the power of fiction to change our world, and his fervent love of the "only one bed" trope. Sources from this episode: TJ's booksCackling "only one bed" goats Check out TJ's bio here.…
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Ep. 12 ALL OUT CHAOS!! Episode 1147 Review & More!!
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2:14:20Send us a text 🎙️ Poneglyph Pod Episode 12 | One Piece 1147 Review, Brook Theory, & Chapter 1163 Breakdown! We’re back with Episode 12 of the Poneglyph Pod — your go-to One Piece and anime podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest Anime World News, break down One Piece Episode 1147, and go head-to-head in Davey Back Drafts, where we discuss…
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The source provides an overview of ten books that capture the spirit and aesthetic of the Y2K sleepover era, generally spanning from 1998 to 2003. This cultural period is described as a blend of pop culture obsession, early internet experiences, and unfiltered teenage energy. The author introduces the nostalgic elements of a typical Y2K sleepover, …
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Paxton Fettel isn't going to catch himself, operative. That's why you're on a squad with the unlikely name of F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon), to hunt down the psychic commander of an army of clones. That's Paxton, the commander. F.E.A.R. does not hold up as a horror game because it's way too modal, but it's a very solid first person shoot…
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In our fifth Let Us Palaver, Nat and I dally a little longer in ‘Salem’s Lot to hunt down a few more vamps and follow up some threads mentioned in the main episode. This is where we get spoilery, so this is just for those who have been to the Tower already. But we talk about Chris’s predictions for Father Callaghan, discuss the moral arc of King’s …
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Sleeping With the Enemy: The Murder of Bill McLaughlin
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44:09It’s hardly a revelation that physical attraction can cloud judgment. It’s one of the oldest traps in human nature—that spark of chemistry that overrides caution, turning common sense into background noise. For most people, the fallout is little more than a red face or a broken heart. But every so often, that same impulse leads someone much farther…
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DEBRIEFED: Neo-Noir in 2026! RayGunn, Blade Runner 2099, Spider-Noir and MORE!
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1:06:39This week is a special episode of DEBRIEFED! Luke and Matt chat about neo-noir films and series coming out in 2026 and a little beyond, discussing their hopes and fears from everything to Brad Bird's RAY GUNN to Blade Runner 2099 and the latest French adaptation of Maigret and more! Plus they also discuss the fun of reading film novelisations! Mean…
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Absalom, Absalom! Chapters 4–5: Rosa Coldfield’s Humiliation and Sutpen’s Obsession | The Big Book Project (Video 2 with Dr. Larry Allums)
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58:05Welcome back to The Big Book Project, hosted by Lori Feathers. In Video 2, Lori continues her discussion of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! with returning guest Dr. Larry Allums. Together, they unpack the intense drama of Chapters 4 and 5, where Rosa Coldfield’s narration reveals her humiliation at the hands of Thomas Sutpen — and Faulkner dee…
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From Screenplays to Novels: A Creative Journey with Christina and Anthony Adams
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47:24Welcome to the 241st episode of The Thriller Zone with podcast host David Temple, he dives into the thrilling world of storytelling with Christina and Anthony Adams, the dynamic duo behind the captivating book "Chasing Shadows." Right off the bat, we explore the exciting journey of writing a fiction novel inspired by real-life events, blending myst…
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Beneath the Planet: Worship, War, and the Doomsday Bomb | Code Flix Season 2 Episode 32
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1:09:49This episode is brought to you by listeners like you. The last spark of hope in a world running low on signal. You're the boost behind this mic in these static filled times. Stay tuned and stay human. Prepare for warp speed as we voyage into the strange, haunted world of Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Join Andre Bonner as he unpacks a sequel that …
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This week, we're chatting with 4 debut authors about their experience bringing a book into the world in 2025! They share the pitch for their book and what surprised them about their debut experience. Our debut authors & their books! Katie Yee - Maggie; Or A Man and A Woman Walk Into A Bar Natalie Guerrero - My Train Leaves at Three Laura Leffler - …
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LPN Deep Dives: HOSAB / Episode 20: IT'S A BUTTCAST
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1:17:31Join us this week as we talk out of our butts a la Ace Ventura for the entire episode. It was very difficult to get the mics down there/up there but with the wonders of science ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!! We didn't, that's a lie, we used our regular mouths. And what did those mouths GET INTO??? Dance class!!!!! Fouettes out the yin yang! But remember…
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The Dark Tower Deep Dive #5 – ‘Salem’s Lot
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2:28:14‘Salem’s Lot is FIFTY years old this month. Hellfire, how did that happen? We’re gonna celebrate the bloodsucking and small town shenanigans for all they are worth!! But some of you know that the Lot sits just to one side of the Path of the Beam – so this is also a key zig in our endless zagging towards The Dark Tower. You may just not know why yet…
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Side bar on finding the right book at the right time and the controversy around eldest daughters
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41:05Do you believe that the right book finds you at the right time? On this side bar we discuss how we each found the perfect book to deal with our emotional hangovers from the movie All of You on AppleTV. That led us to a discussion of the emotional connections that books create, the significance of reckoning with one's past, and the impact of first l…
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#253: Whose Story Is It? Making Sense of Multiple POVs
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13:25Writing a story with multiple POVs? In this episode, we’ll unpack how to keep your narrative focused, decide which characters need full arcs, and make sure every point-of-view earns its place in your story. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Communi…
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Ep. 745: Disneyland's Happiest Haunt Tour, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Tron: Ares
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1:14:55Happy Halloween! On this week's special spooky episode, Jeff welcomes Julia back to the show to discuss a few frightningly fun topics, starting with Jeff's review of Disneyland's new Happiest Haunts Tour ("The Villains' Trail"), and we look at the new features for this year and compare it with tours in years past. Then, we discuss Ray Bradbury and …
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