Best Paul Steadman Podcasts (2025)

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S3, Ep. 29 - Special Service 1:19:49

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This week Terry and Paul enter the home of Mr. John Selig, a seemingly regular man living a regular life. That changes when he discovers that his every moment is being broadcast live to thousands of subscribers...By Paul Steadman

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S3, Ep. 28 - Crazy as a Soup Sandwich 1:23:04

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This week Terry and Paul do everything in their power to not talk about Crazy as a Soup Sandwich. Terry takes a Twilight Zone quiz and Paul generates fake episode plots that are all better than this one.By Paul Steadman

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Robert Whitlow, author of 'Guilty Until Innocent' - Suspense Thriller author discusses keeping characters fresh, being relaxed about getting the words done, and why the secret is consistency 57:44

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This week, we're chatting to Robert Whitlow, prolific writer of over 20 bestselling novels. His new one is 'Guilty Until Innocent', a legal thriller that looks an an old case being reopened, and the two lawyers who have to prove the convicted's innocence against the odds. His debut novel, 'The List', was adapted into a successful movie starring Mal…

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Jennifer Saint, author of 'Hera' - Sunday Times Bestseller discusses writing what you know YOUR readers will love, teasing yourself into work, and the point of mythology 1:01:57

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Jennifer Saint worked as an English teacher in a secondary school for thirteen years, when all of a sudden, with an unexpected confidence, she felt the urge to write a novel. It wasn't just the confidence she could do it that surprised her, but the belief that it would do well. She was inspired by Greek mythology, and wanted to emphasise their rele…

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S3, Ep. 27 - Love is Blind 52:47

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This week Terry and Paul head to a dive bar and meet Mr. Jack Haines, a man about to commit a violent act in the name of love. While waiting for the right moment to do so, a blind guitar player starts singing a song that feels oddly specific to Jack...By Paul Steadman

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Paul S. Edwards, author of 'The Triton Run' - Sci-Fi writer discusses working anywhere, being inspired but not derivative, and finding the right path to publication 45:03

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Paul S. Edwards is a lawyer, a family man with two children, and has just published his first sci-fi novel, 'The Triton Run'. He found time to write it... anywhere. If he was early at a football game, he'd get words down. If he was at a gig with a few minutes to spare, he'd write. On the sofa with his family watching TV, he will get down it it. His…

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S3, Ep. 26 - Many, Many Monkeys 59:31

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This week Terry and Paul end up in hospital and meet Mrs. Claire Hendricks, a jaded nurse who has a difficult time being empathetic to those who are in need. When a sudden and unexplained outbreak of people becoming blind starts to occur, Claire is forced to look inward as those around her are losing their sight...…

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Julia Raeside, author of 'Don't Make Me Laugh' - Journalist discusses writing angry, tricking yourself to work, and telling another's story 56:22

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Julia Raeside is a journalist and broadcaster, who has written for The Times, The Guardian, The Big Issue and many others, and appeared across the BBC. Her new novel is 'Don't Make Me Laugh', which looks at the culture within the world of comedy... an industry which is rapidly approaching a #MeToo moment. It tells the story of Ali Lauder, a radio p…

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S3, Ep. 25 - Rendezvous in a Dark Place 47:51

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This week Terry and Paul go to a funeral just for the fancy finger sandwiches and meet Mrs. Barbara LeMay, a widower who is obsessed with death. She has pushed what little family she has left away because she thinks that death will come for her any time now. Death does show up, just not for her...By Paul Steadman

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Rosaria Giorgi, author of 'The Less Unkind' - Thriller writer discusses working with The Umbrella Assassin, plotting non-linearly, and writing what you know 52:59

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This week, we chat to Rosaria Girorgi, a mystery writer whose life has been as busy as one of her plots. Whilst studying in Denmark, she got a job working for who she thought was an antique dealer. He turned out to be 'The Umbrella Assassin', a cold war legend, who assassinated the Bulgarian dissident journalist Georgi Markov, with a poison pellet …

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S3, Ep. 24 - Cat and Mouse 1:00:14

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This week Terry and Paul wander into the world's smallest drug store and meet Andrea, a quiet and shy woman who finds an escape in romance novels. While hoping one day for a love like those in the pages she reads, a mysterious figure enters her house...By Paul Steadman

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James Alistair Henry, author of 'Pagans' - 'Green Wing' writer discusses learning from sitcoms, the joy of finishing, and a slow pace of life 51:59

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James Alistair Henry has had a hand in writing some seismic shows across T.V. He is a BAFTA award winning writer for the comedy, 'Green Wing', worked on the sketch show, 'Smack the Pony', and his diverse career has seen him write for 'Bob the Builder', 'Hey Duggee', and 'Shaun the Sheep'. He's just published his debut novel, 'Pagans', which has alr…

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S3, Ep. 23 - The Wall 1:25:56

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This week Terry and Paul end up in a science basement and meet Major Alex McAndrews, an accomplished and decorated test pilot that has spent his whole life serving his country, unquestioned. When he is tasked with traveling through a glowing hole between worlds, he starts to have doubts that he is doing the right thing by just following orders...…

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Maz Evans, author of 'That'll Teach Her' - Crime and Children's Bestseller discusses why everything comes from character, celebrity authors, and the only rule she has 1:03:23

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This week, we're chatting to Maz Evans, a celebrated Children's author who has taken the plunge into Adult fiction, publishing her second cosy crime book. Maz is a Carnegie Award and CWA Golden Dagger Shortlisted writer. 'Who Let the Gods Out', 'Vi Spy', and her 'Scarlett Fife' series are loved by kids across the world. Her new adult novel is 'That…

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Imran Mahmood, author of 'Finding Sophie' - Crime writing lawyer discusses our changing attention span, pursuading a jury, and getting the words down 52:14

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Imran Mahmood has 30 years experience as a criminal defence lawyer, working on all manner of high-profile cases. He's taken that knowledge and forged a successful 2nd career as a crime writer. His debut, 'You Don't Know Me', was presented as a closing argument to a jury. It was long-listed for the Theakston Crime Novel of the year, the CWA Gold Dag…

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S3, Ep. 22 - The Mind of Simon Foster 1:24:31

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This week Terry, Paul, and guest Mary take a box of junk to the pawn shop and meet Mr. Simon Foster, who is unemployed and the rent is due. Simon gets an offer that will solve his current problems, but it does come with a steep cost...By Paul Steadman

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Nick Newman, author of 'The Garden' - Award-nominated writer discusses changing audiences, feeling guilty, and balancing plot and prose 1:08:00

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Nick Newman is an award-nominated author, who as Nicholas Bowling has published 4 genre-defying books for children. Now, he's written his debut adult novel, called 'The Garden'. It's an other-worldly retelling of 'The Secret Garden', inspired by Cormac McCarthy. It tells the story of Lily, Evelyn and a nameless boy who wanders into their vast and f…

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S3, Ep. 21 - Room 2426 53:59

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This week Terry and Paul get thrown into Room 2426 and meet Mr. Martin Decker, a scientist who has been locked up because he won't reveal where he hid his research on a potential bioweapon. As the powers that be keep trying to break Martin, he meets another detainee who believes there is a way both of them can escape...…

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A.F. Steadman, author of the 'Skandar ' series - Bestselling children's author discusses why experience makes things tough, a frantic five years, and trying to find your voices 43:37

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This week we chat to A.F Steadman, the bestselling author behind the phenomenal 'Skandar series'. The fantasy saga has taken the literary world by storm, was reported to have sold for a seven-figure deal, and was believed to be the biggest advance ever given to a debut childrens author. The series is praised as the biggest children's fantasy since …

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S3, Ep. 20 - A Game of Pool 1:01:52

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This week Terry and Paul rack'em up as meet Mr. Jesse Cardiff, a young pool shark with a chip on his shoulder that he will never be considered the best unless he beats the best there ever was, James 'Fats' Brown. Jesse gets his chance as Fats appears and challenges him to one game, for life or death...…

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Laurie L. Dove, author of 'Mask of the Deer Woman' - Mystery Thriller writer discusses keeping busy, magical realism, and sneaking up on the story. 47:24

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Laurie Dove is a do-er. She likes to keep busy. Alongside writing for numerous places like CNN, Animal Planet, the LA Business Journal, and many more, Laurie was elected local Mayor back in 2015, has a Masters Degree from Harvard, and has just published 'Mask of the Deer Woman'. It tells the story of Carrie Starr. Once a detective in Chicago, Carri…

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S3, Ep. 19 - Something in the Walls 56:44

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This week Terry and Paul meet Dr. Mallory Craig on the first day of his new job, helping institutionalized patients with their various challenges. One is unlike the others, as they admitted themselves after seeing faces in every day things: wallpaper, clothing, their children's drawings...By Paul Steadman

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Peyton Corinne, author of 'Unloved' - Romance author discusses becoming a BookTok bestseller, marketing yourself, and happy endings 1:02:32

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Peyton Corinne is a love story enthusiast. As a teenager, she would write fan-fiction about her favourite series, then she self-published her own writing whilst working as a teacher, because she hit it big on TikTok. The episode is a full break-down on why if you market yourself smartly and keep up with social trends, your book will find an audienc…

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S3, Ep. 18 - Street of Shadows 1:12:44

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This week Terry and Paul stumble into a shelter to watch some football and meet Mr. Steve Cranston, a man out of work and running out time to care for his family. He decides to rob the house of a very wealthy man when a gun shot and thrown bottle of liquor changes the course of both their lives...By Paul Steadman

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Eowyn Ivey, author of 'Black Woods, Blue Sky' - Pulitzer Prize finalist discusses magical realism, why success isn't relevant, and being tempted to write again 48:54

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This week we chat with Eowyn Ivey, the acclaimed author of The Snow Child and To the Bright Edge of the World, ahead of her new novel Black Woods, Blue Sky. We explore the inspiration behind her vivid Alaskan settings, her journey from bookseller to bestselling novelist, and the themes of resilience and wonder that thread through her work. Black Wo…

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S3, Ep. 17 - Stranger in Possum Meadows 1:09:09

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This week Terry and Paul go wandering into the woods and meet Danny (we know this because he wearing a shirt with his name on it), a young boy that lives in a trailer with his single mother. Danny then meets a man that doesn't seem to know much about the world around him...By Paul Steadman

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Stephen Spotswood, author of 'Dead in the Frame' - New York Times award winner reveals what he learned from writing plays, solving mysteries like a reader, and physical fitness helping mental creativity ... 57:52

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This week, we're chatting to Stephen Spotswood. Stephen is an acclaimed author and playwright celebrated for his mastery of mystery and suspense. Best known for his 'Pentecost and Parker' series, Spotswood reimagines the noir genre with sharp wit, dynamic characters, and intricate storytelling. He's a Nero Award Winner, a New Blood Dagger Award fin…

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S3, Ep. 16 - The Cold Equations 45:08

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This week Terry and Paul head to outer space and meet Mr. Thomas Bartin, a man tasked with taking needed medicine to a distant colony, who discovers that a young lady has stowed away without his knowledge. He immediately understands the dire situation that they are both in...By Paul Steadman

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Grady Hendrix, author of 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' - Horror writer discusses what readers actually want, making every word count, and why questions make horror scary 1:08:13

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On this week's episode of 'Writer's Routine', the show that takes a look inside an author's working day, we're chatting to horror writer, Grady Hendrix. Grady is the bestselling author of "The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires", "Horrorstör", and "My Best Friend’s Exorcism". He blends horror and humour with incredibly inventive plots a…

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S3 , Ep. 11 - The Night of the Meek (Revisited) 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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This week Terry and Paul revisit Rod Serling's only Christmas Twilight Zone episode, The Night of the Meek. They learn about the power of cheer and cherry bourbon...By Paul Steadman

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S3, Ep. 15 - Appointment on Route 17 34:20

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This week Terry and Paul get caught in the every flowing hair of Mr. Tom Bennett, a cut throat business man that recently received a heart transplant. Soon, Tom, starts not feeling like himself and starts acting out in various ways...By Paul Steadman

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Cathy Hayward, author of 'The Secret of the Brighton House' - Multitasker discusses dual timelines, mining trauma, and the 5 AM Club 46:32

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This week, we're chatting to Cathy Hayward. Cathy is busy. She runs an award-winning PR agency, bought a bookshop in Brighton on a whim, runs a 5 AM writing club, and manages a creative writing programme. Amongst all that she's just re-released her debut novel, 'The Girl in the Midnight Maze', and has just published her new novel, 'The Secret of th…

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S3, Ep. 14 - The Trunk 56:18

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This week Terry and Paul check into a very sleazy hotel and meet Mr. Willy Gardner, the manager and one of the few nice people to inhabit the building. After stumbling across a trunk that can give him whatever he wants, Willy tries to get the one thing it can't bring him...By Paul Steadman

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Daniel Sellers, author of 'Murder on Skye' - Crime writer discusses a through schedule, writing 3 books a year, and the change that FINALLY got him published 1:04:34

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Daniel Sellers is the bestselling author behind the 'Detective Lola Harris' series. Each involves a mysterious crime set across Scotland. The new one is 'Murder on Skye', which sees Lola track a potential murderous reality TV star out to the remote, windswept island. It starts as Lola discovers the body of a woman pulled from the river. Instantly, …

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S3, Ep. 13 - There Was an Old Woman 1:05:03

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This week Terry and Paul endure one of the most boring episodes of the Twilight Zone, There Was an Old Woman. Will they survive?By Paul Steadman

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Nayantara Roy, author of 'The Magnificent Ruins' - TV Executive and writer discusses comfortable sanctuaries, learning from your debut, and being influenced by culture 56:51

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Nayantara Roy is a TV executive for the channel Starz over in Los Angeles, and now a published author. Her debut is 'The Magnificent Ruins'. It tells the story of Lila, on the verge of a massive career breakthrough, only to inherit her grandfather's home in Kolkata. She returns to face a resentful family and an unresolved childhood. We discuss lear…

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S3, Ep. 12 - 20/20 Vision 47:25

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This week Terry and Paul head to the bank and meet Mr. Warren Cribbens, a quiet man that prefers numbers over people. He accidently fractures a lens in his glasses and it gives him the ability to see into future. Will he use this ability to help others or himself...By Paul Steadman

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Niall Williams, author of 'Time of the Child' - Star of Irish Literature discusses what makes a good day, the perfect opening sentence, and why he keeps writing 42:58

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This week, we're looking inside the writing routine of Niall Williams. He is an acclaimed Irish author whose evocative storytelling has captivated readers and audiences around the world. He loves to capture a sense of place Born in Dublin in 1958, his writing is rooted in the rich cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Niall studied English a…

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S3, Ep. 11 - Acts of Terror 1:20:23

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This week Terry and Paul are joined by El Goro of The Talk Without Rhythm Podcast as they meet Mrs. Louise Simson, a woman who is trapped in an abusive marriage. After receiving a birthday gift from her sister of a porcelain dog, her pent up anger and desperation starts to manifest in unusual ways...…

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Steven Veerapen, author of the 'Anthony Blanke' series - Historical fiction author and academic discusses morbid curiosity, sparse writing environments, and Tudor love 50:48

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This week, we chat to the historical fiction author and academic, Steven Veerapen. He's best known for his Anthony Blanke series, set in the Tudor period, about the son of a black trumpeter, John Blanke, who was a real figure in the court of King Henry VIII. There's 'Of Blood Descended' and 'Of Judgement Fallen', which are out in print and just rel…

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The Dead Zone (1983) 1:16:56

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This week Terry and Paul take one last detour before heading back to the Twilight Zone to talk about 1983's The Dead Zone. Johnny Smith didn't ask to lose five years of his life to a coma and awaken with the power to see glimpses of the past and future. Feeling it is more of a burden than gift, Johnny thinks he has found a way to help the world avo…

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Alex Pavesi, author of 'Ink Ribbon Red' - Thriller writer discusses why his characters will do what he wants, the routine that finally got him published, and murder mysteries 59:27

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Alex Pavesi spent a long time writing many debut novels. He would write a few thousands words, get struck by a brilliant new idea, get bored, stop writing and the cycle would continue. Finally, he landed upon a way of storytelling that allowed him to write a finished book. That became 'Eight Detectives', which was a Sunday Times Crime Book of the Y…

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Sarah Easter Collins, author of 'Things Don't Break on their Own' - Author and painter discusses showing and not telling, poetry focusing prose, and bringing themes together 47:51

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Sarah Easter Collins is an all-round creative. Alongside being a painter, she's just published her debut, 'Things Don't Break on their Own'. It tells the story of Willa, whose life shattered into tiny pieces when her sister disappeared on the way to school, and she has never been able to put them back together again. Willa sees Laika everywhere: on…

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The 'Burbs (1989) 1:45:44

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This week we are joined by Nathaniel of the At the Devil's Ball Podcast to finish out Hansktober™ with 1989's The Burbs. With mysterious new neighbors moving in, the rest of the residents in the cul-de-sac start noticing odd things going on and choose to investigate...By Paul Steadman

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Tales From The Crypt S4, Ep. 1 - None But the Lonely Heart 57:19

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Hankstober continues on as Terry and Paul meet Mr. Howard Prince, a con-artist that targets wealthy older women to marry and then poison so that he can get their money. While courting his next victim, Howard starts getting anonymous notes about his recent activities...By Paul Steadman

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Louise Swanson, author of 'Lights Out' - Award-winning author discusses pseudonyms, being strict, and improving through rejections 49:54

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Louise Swanson is the pen-name of bestselling and award-winning author, Louise Beech. Louise has 8 novels out, a memoir, and has picked up all sorts of prizes for her work. She has written the play based on her debut novel, 'How to be Brave', which is currently touring the UK, and has written columns for local newspapers. She's back with a Louise S…

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Mazes and Monsters (1982) 1:43:45

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This week Terry and Paul continue Hankstober™ with a look at Tom Hanks's first major role in 1982's made for TV film, Mazes and Monsters. A group of four college students take a table top role playing game out into the real world, thinking that it would just make the game more fun. Unfortunately, one of the players starts to blur the line between r…

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Gareth Rubin, author of 'Holmes and Moriarty' - Mystery thriller writer discusses getting Sherlock Holmes right, playing with timelines, and getting bored of the craft 58:03

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Gareth Rubin is back with one of the few Sherlock Holmes books officially authorised and certified by the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle estate. It's called 'Holmes and Moriarty', and tells the story of two of fiction's greatest adversaries being forced to form an alliance, to face a threat bigger than anything that's gone before. It's Gareth's 4th publish…

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He Knows You're Alone (1980) 1:17:45

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This week Terry and Paul kick of Hankstober™ by starting with Tom Hanks first film, 1980's He Know You're Alone. There's killer on the loose and he only targets brides to be but somehow he's not the worst person in the film. Come along as we talk about a tonally inaccurate score, amusement parks in the dead of winter, and the best pornos in town...…

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Molly Green, author of 'Courage for the Cabinet Girl' - Wartime novelist discusses starting early, honouring women, and building a train carriage 41:18

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Molly Green writes wartime novels that celebrate the women who stayed home and served their country. Her new novel is 'Courage for the Cabinet Girl'. Set in 19412, with Britain in the throes of the Second World War, it's about Katharina Valentine who feels sidelined. Employed as a shorthand-typist in the War Office, she is transferred to the baseme…

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