Best Audiobooks Podcasts (2024)

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DEEP CUTS Episode 11: What’s the diff between “fantasy” and “scifi?” 33:33

40m ago33:33

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In the book business, the category is “Fantasy & SciFi.” They are not separate things. Why are they lumped together? What’s the difference? Author Scott Sigler and audiobook narrator A.B. Kovacs discuss the differences in the marketplace and in Scott’s horror/scifi work. New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry weighs in with his definiti…

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SLAY Episode 72: Termination 39:18

2d ago39:18

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Deep underground in Teddy Two-Fingers’s cell block lair, Haimana’s giant scorpion delivered a massive dose of poison to Kellius Droman. Kellius is down for the count — is he dying? Fueled by rage, Billy unleashed his internal power and torched Haimana’s killer beetles. Under the light of ten thousand fireflies, Billy rises up for the final battle w…

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DEEP CUTS Episode 10: What I'd Do Differently 40:17

7d ago40:17

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After fifteen years as a full-time fiction novelist and podcaster, what would author Scott Sigler change if he could go back and do it all over again? Listen in for great tips as well as some heartfelt truths about the writing business. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertai…

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SLAY Episode 71: Vengeance 28:43

9d ago28:43

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With Magda’s help, Lincoln saved his sister Sophia’s life, using Sophia’s healing mesh to stave off the effects of Agneetha’s centipede poison. After giving Lincoln her rixator cloak, the Man in Gray is going after Delilah… and Teddy Two-Fingers. In another part of the sprawling cell block complex, Morgan Stone engulfed Haimana in a whipping tornad…

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DEEP CUTS Episode 9: Being a Modern Author Ain’t Just About Writing 32:05

14d ago32:05

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As the publishing industry contracts and the internet’s reach expands, the days of “just writing” are over for the vast majority of authors. Modern-day authors (and creators at large) have to manage social media, marketing, fan interaction, conventions, and much more, in addition to crafting the actual things that will sell to happy customers. The …

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SLAY Episode 70: Home Field Advantage 48:10

16d ago48:10

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Haimana has had years to prepare for a duel to the death with Kellius Droman. Can Billy and Morgan tilt the scales? Lincoln and Sophia are pushed to the edge. Will they survive the day? Oh, and hey, take a memo — do not incur the wrath of Delilah. Who lives? Who dies? Season Two is almost complete. Awful nice of GoDaddy Promo Codes to bring you SLA…

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DEEP CUTS Episode 8: The Importance & Difficulty of Taking Vacations For Content Creators 28:48

21d ago28:48

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Scott and ARealGirl Herself discuss the difficulty of taking vacations when you are a content creator, and your content is your business and your income. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment This healthy dose of Deep Cuts comes courtesy of the GoDaddy Promo Codes page…

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SLAY Episode 69: Going Down 50:54

27d ago50:54

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Lincoln, Billy, Lukas, Sophia, Kellius Droman, and Morgan Stone assaulted the Big Nasty’s burger joint located just outside the main gates of the Bastion’s fortress in Coris. At the restaurant, Lincoln and his comrades found the elevator that leads to Teddy Two-Finger’s lair. In that lair, Teddy is already evacuating his “line workers,” the kidnapp…

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134. Maritality 8:17

24d ago8:17

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Bang wants to know what Paul did to Cammy. Fonda gets the impression Paul's wife is the boss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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DEEP CUTS Episode 7: Collaboration & Writing Retreat 37:42

28d ago37:42

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SLAY co-creator Rob Otto joins Scott for a chat about their annual writing retreat and their collaboration process. Links in this episode: The Puppy in the Red-Checkered Coat: Meets Santa BLUE EYE SAMURAII on Netflix. Deep Cuts is: Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment…

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SLAY Episode 68: Value Meal 45:09

1M ago45:09

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Working together, Lincoln, Billy, Magda, and Ariella learned that Teddy’s lair is beneath a Big Nasty’s restaurant in Cordis, close to the supernatural pawnshop known as “the Clearinghaus,” and also close to the Bastion’s fortress headquarters. The Bastion has a magical interference zone around it, a zone that includes the Clearinghaus and Big Nast…

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SLAY Episode 67: Deduction 43:19

1M ago43:19

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This episode was recorded on vacation at my parent’s house, so it doesn’t have our usual studio-quality sound. Episode 68 will also be recorded on the road. If this sound bothers you or takes you out of the story, we will be re-recording these episodes the third week of July. Come on back then to get the good stuff. If the sound doesn’t bother you …

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DEEP CUTS Episode 6: Audiobook Process Overview - How The Sausage Gets Made 27:23

1M ago27:23

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Scott and ARealGirl Herself go over the process of how your favorite novels transmogrify into audiobooks. What does an editor do? How do you make these things? What’s this “volume” knob all about? Let’s turn it to 11. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more ab…

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SLAY Episode 66: The Finger(s) 41:24

2M ago41:24

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Lincoln visited Gabriella Radu at her home after Teddy ransomed her to her father. The little girl had been through hell and may never fully recover, but she brought with her a clue to Teddy’s whereabouts — a clue planted in her mind by Delilah Droman. That clue? The name Finicus Sleidan, a darkmesh creator in Trenton, New Jersey, who is possibly t…

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DEEP CUTS Episode 5: How do authors and audiobook narrators interact for audiobook recording? 47:57

2M ago47:57

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So you finally publish that novel — now how do you interact with your audiobook narrator? How do you make sure the narrator matches your tone and vibe? Author Scott Sigler (also an audiobook producer) and audiobook narrator A.B. Kovacs (also an audiobook producer and director) give you the ins and outs. Plus, newbie narrator tips from Ray Porter, n…

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SLAY Episode 65: Gabriella 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Delilah continues her plan to escape Teddy Two-Fingers's clutches, using captive Gabriella Radu as a pawn. Delilah manipulates Teddy into ransoming Gabriella. Lincoln and Billy had a run-in when Billy dumped all the booze, beer, and wine in the Old Stone Church. Things got heated and came to blows, stopping only when Gabriella’s father, Bogdan Radu…

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133. The Wifely Wifeliness 8:55

2M ago8:55

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Bang asks Paul for details about his excuse. Paul resents insinuations about Junior. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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DEEP CUTS Episode 4: How Scott Tracks Story Ideas 39:01

2M ago39:01

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His first “database” was a binder with handwritten notes. After three decades in the biz, how does he track all the ideas that clog up his big bald noggin? Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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SLAY Episode 64: Ransom 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Magda used her healing talents to dress Lincoln’s bar fight wounds, but it will take him a bit of time to fully heal. Billy, Ariella, Magda, and Lincoln are at a dead end in the search for Delilah Droman. With no leads and less hope, is it time to give up? If so, Delilah herself didn’t get that memo. She’s put her escape plan into play, and what a …

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DEEP CUTS Episode 3: The RPG Books That Kicked Off Scott’s Writing Career 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Scott’s writing career began by writing roleplaying game books and articles for the games Champions, Silent Death, and Dungeons & Dragons. Scott and ARealGirl Herself look back on this exciting, breaking-into-the-business time of Scott’s 20s. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set En…

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SLAY Episode 63: The Foreman 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Following the brawl at Stoolie’s Bar, and the showdown with rixator Basil Beverly and adjurator Rochelle Dollar, Billy took Lincoln back to the Old Stone Church. Teddy Two-Fingers is reveling in his new foreman’s talents. Delilah Droman has been the find of the century for him and his nightmare-harvesting operation. Delilah, though, isn’t quite as …

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DEEP CUTS Episode 2: D&D and Storytelling 31:15

2M ago31:15

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How did roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, Champions, and more help turn Scott into a New York Times bestselling author? Scott and ARealGirl herself dig into the history of many weekends of teenage nerdom. DEEP CUTS are bonus episodes of SCOTT SIGLER SLICES. There is no story content; it’s all a couple of nerds in love talking about topics …

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SLAY Episode 62: Roach Clip 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Lincoln got himself in a whole heapin’ helpin’ of trouble. He started a fight at Stoolie’s bar, got his ass whooped, then sucker-punched Finish The Job Johnson, which got Lincoln’s ass thrown into a gutter, where Basil Beverly — second in command of the Bastion — and his socius Rochelle Kolar tried to bring Lincoln in for questioning regarding the …

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DEEP CUTS Episode 1: Let’s Get Lacerated! 38:11

3M ago38:11

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The first episode of a podcast that celebrates the Sigler Junkies, recorded live with a chat room of said Junkies. As this is a live recording, you’ll notice it’s a bit less polished than the fiction podcast. But in true Sigler fashion, there’s still some naughty language, lots of laughter, and general tomfoolery. In this episode, we talk about AI …

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SLAY Episode 61: Follow The Pain 37:41

3M ago37:41

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Lincoln went looking for a fight at Stoolie’s Bar and Grille. He found one. He intends to “follow the pain” and get Booty Shooty and Lupo to reveal the location of Teddy Two-Fingers. Delilah’s training continues. She’s learned how to feed the thirty-two kids held captive in Teddy’s nightmare factory. She’s learned how to harvest filament from the p…

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SLAY Episode 60: Let’s Ride 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Teddy Two-Fingers kidnapped Delilah Droman from her father’s mansion in Barron Heights. Teddy is holding her captive at his “nightmare factory,” located deep underground in parts unknown, where he and Hiamana are training her to be the factory’s foreman. Delilah is trying to find a way to escape or to get a message to Lincoln, as she believes Linco…

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132. That Junior! 7:48

3M ago7:48

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Paul goes with the Junior-emergency excuse. Bang is the earlier bird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 59: Hello, Lincoln 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Teddy is training Delilah to work in his nightmare factory. She is learning her duties as “the foreman” of the operation. Lincoln wants to find Delilah, but he has no leads. On the advice of his father, Jacoby Franks, Lincoln set out to “follow the pain.” Lincoln told Billy, Magda, and Ariella that he’s doing this alone, and ignored their efforts t…

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SLAY Episode 58: In The Red 37:34

3M ago37:34

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Lincoln and Billy lost Delilah to Teddy Two-Fingers, so Kellius Droman sent them packing. Billy took a shot to the shoulder that should have killed him — how did he survive? Meanwhile, Teddy is about to put Delilah to work as the “foreman” in his nightmare factory. What do her duties entail? Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performe…

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131. A Shiny Bright Lie 7:28

4M ago7:28

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Paul sees a way out, and this way out centers on affairs in Junior world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 57: Delilah 37:51

4M ago37:51

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Kellius Droman and Morgan Stone set off to deal with Teddy Two-Fingers at an undisclosed location, but Teddy, Haimana, and Agneetha attacked Kellius Droman’s Barron Heights mansion with magic and a flame-throwing aerial drone that set Droman’s living guardian trees and much of the mansion ablaze. Lincoln and Billy, who were there guarding Delilah D…

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SLAY Episode 56: Babysitters 32:23

4M ago32:23

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Kellius Droman found out where Teddy Two-Fingers had been hiding. Lincoln demanded to go with Droman to whoop some ass, but Droman refused to take Lincoln with him. Instead, he ordered Lincoln to go to his mansion to protect his daughter, Delilah. Already distraught after seeing his son, Sam, on The Shelf, Lincoln grew despondent. As Droman magicke…

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SLAY Episode 55: Father & Son 35:01

4M ago35:01

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Lincoln astral projected to The Shelf, where his young son, Sam, has been held captive for five years. Can Lincoln find a way to free his only child from that hellish dimension? Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Theme music is the…

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130. Chumbucket Jeff and the Neighborhood Education 9:57

4M ago9:57

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Paul encounters Jeff at the Mermaid, and plays Show Me the Tummy with the boys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 54: Samuel 36:04

4M ago36:04

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The stone medallion that Lincoln and Billy acquired from the Troglodyte in Tollingwood is a conduit that will allow Lincoln to travel to The Shelf to see his son, Sam. After five years in that purgatory-like realm, is Sam still alive? And if he is, what will he think of seeing his father for the first time in years, a father who has been unable to …

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SLAY Episode 53: Goth Kid 34:07

5M ago34:07

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Teddy Two-Fingers missed his shot at kidnapping Delilah Droman, who he wanted as his “foreman” in his malevolent nightmare-harvesting operation. Can he find a replacement candidate? Delilah’s father, Kellius Droman, hired Lincoln as Delilah’s bodyguard. When Kellius hunts Teddy Two-Fingers or trains Billy, Lincoln must stay at the Droman Mansion an…

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SLAY Episode 52: The Troglodyte in T-Wood 30:49

5M ago30:49

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Ariella sent Lincoln to collect a bounty on the Troglodyte from Tollingwood, the Lumencia neighborhood Billy lived in with his grandmother. The troglodyte owes debts that must be paid with either gold or his head, but it’s the medallion he wears that Ariella wants. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Productio…

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129. Freak Out 9:03

5M ago9:03

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Paul freaks out and goes home. Junior is focused on her Schmuckbook page. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 51: Walk of Shame 36:06

5M ago36:06

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Shaken by Kellius Droman’s brutal killing of Thoko Chikondi, a despondent Lincoln set out in search of a drink or two at Stoolie’s Bar & Grill. Back in Season One, Magda and Billy set up an online T-shirt store for a fictitious candy bar — P.J. Phuq’s Phuq-Ton O’ Nuts. Sales have been trickling in. The Old Stone Church’s main income is the money br…

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SLAY Episode 50: Br'er Rabbit 32:45

5M ago32:45

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Lincoln killed the Loa in Louisiana but had to face off against her familiar, a giant python intent on dragging Lincoln to the bottom of the swamp. On that mission, Magda used the bauble recovered from the Lich in Lynchburg to mentally join Lincoln, seeing what he saw, hearing what he heard. It was the first time Magda had been involved in a hunt s…

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128. A Night at the Tavern 9:44

5M ago9:44

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Paul encounters Jonno and a cinder block. Carry Edwarski scores one against the dragon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 49: The Loa in Louisiana 37:24

6M ago37:24

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Lincoln’s part-time gig as Delilah Droman has money once again flowing into the Old Stone Church, but it’s not enough to get him, Magda, Ariella, and Billy out of debt, which is why Lincoln is off to the Bayoo to hunt down the Loa in Louisiana and collect the dead or alive bounty on her head. Billy finished his first lesson with Kellius Droman. How…

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SLAY Episode 48: The Waiver 32:38

6M ago32:38

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Serial kidnapper Teddy Two-Fingers tried to abduct thirteen-year-old Delilah Droman from the mansion where she lives with her father, the billionaire wizard Kellius Droman. Lincoln foiled that attempt, driving off Teddy and two members of his gang: Hiamana, a mage, and Sophie, a brawler with long, dangerous claws. In the battle, Lincoln cut off Sop…

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127. Rattlesnake Parking Lot 8:50

6M ago8:50

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Paul mopes off to his shift at the Irish Tavern, with no drugs to keep him from introspecting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 47: A Deal with the Droman 26:03

6M ago26:03

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At Kellius Droman’s mansion, Lincoln fought Teddy Two-Fingers and his gang. Lincoln saved Droman’s thirteen-year-old daughter, Delilah, from being kidnapped by Teddy but couldn’t stop Teddy from killing Delilah’s bodyguard. As Droman himself was about to arrive at the mansion, Lincoln called Ariella, hoping she could negotiate a deal with Droman, a…

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SLAY Episode 46: Magic Carpet Ride 30:40

6M ago30:40

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Magda tried to teach Billy to control his innate powers, but the plan went awry as Billy’s frustration turned into intense heat that set the Old Stone Church’s basement ablaze. To make matters worse, an enraged Dragon just burst through the basement door to protect Billy — which puts Magda in grave danger. Meanwhile, Lincoln tracked Teddy Two-Finge…

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SLAY Episode 45: Flick That Bic 25:19

6M ago25:19

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Lincoln found Thoko Chikondi, a thief who sold a stolen magic carpet to Teddy Two-Fingers, the man who kidnapped Lincoln’s son, Sam, and sent him to the purgatory known as The Shelf. Lincoln had a little chat with Thoko and learned that Thoko had placed a meshwork tracker on the carpet in hopes of stealing it a second time. Ariella asked Kellius Dr…

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126. The Bottom of the Bearable 8:16

6M ago8:16

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Paul gets a MiraTrim with his photo on it. Bang discovers the humor in Paul's photo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support

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SLAY Episode 44: Paninis For All 31:43

7M ago31:43

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Billy needs to learn how to use his powers. Ariella asked Kellius Droman to train him in exchange for Lincoln acting as a bodyguard for Kellius’s teenage daughter, Delilah. Kellius’s response? He needs a protector, not a killer. Bill will have to find training elsewhere. Droman did, however, improve the magical security of the Old Stone Church, for…

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SLAY Episode 43: Auntie 34:29

7M ago34:29

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Lincoln is at the Bastion to pay his respects to the Clostator, the sect’s spiritual and military leader. He’s been told she doesn’t have long to live. What will this old warrior have to say to him? Back in Lumencia, Ariella, Magda, and Billy prepare for a visit from Kellius Droman, one of the baddest wizards in town. They’ve hired him to beef up s…

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