Best Afrofuturist Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6, Episode 1 The BIG We Returns: Love Leads Season Six 37:31

2h ago37:31

37:31

The BIG We Podcast is back with Season 6, and this time, we’re diving deep into the theme of LOVE. Host Anasa Troutman is bringing you stories that uplift, challenge, and celebrate the many facets of love in our world. Get ready for an exhilarating ride as The BIG We Podcast kicks off its highly anticipated Season 6! After a six-month hiatus, your …

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Breaking out of the Pandemic Funk with "Fearless" Fred Kennedy 56:49

3M ago56:49

56:49

Jonathan welcomes “Fearless” Fred Kennedy to talk about his Image comic Dead Romans and how he dug out of his pandemic-induced creative funk. Pick up the latest copy of Dead Romans here: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/dead-romans For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Self-Employment and Isolation with Elena Sturk-Lussier 52:59

3M ago52:59

52:59

Jonathan welcomes Uniter columnist Elena Sturk-Lussier to talk about their recent piece on the isolation of self-employment and freelance work. Read more of Elena's columns: https://uniter.ca/author/elena-sturk-lussier For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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How to stay motivated with GMB Chomichuk and Lyndon Radchenka 50:48

4M ago50:48

50:48

Jonathan welcomes studio-mates Gregory and Lyndon to talk about how they stay motivated to continue creating when the work is not progressing well. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w…

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Exposing yourself to feedback with Justin Currie and Lyndon Radchenka 47:16

4M ago47:16

47:16

Jonathan welcomes Justin Currie, a.k.a. Chasing Artwork, and Lyndon "The Letterer" Radchenka to talk about the risk and reward of building yourself a reliable feedback loop in your writing. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Tara Cole-McCaffrey on Developing Your Style 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Jonathan welcomes professional stylist Tara Cole-McCaffrey to talk about how to create your own personal writing style. You can see more of Tara's style at https://patronofdreams.com/ For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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On shooting an independent horror movie 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

Jonathan welcomes friend and frequent collaborator GMB Chomichuk to share his thoughts on the indie filmmaking process immediately after they wrapped production on The Princess and the Dragon, a terrifying horror take coming soon to a screen near you! For more of GMB Chomichuk's work: https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca/ For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to Be a Hero by Making Comics with Lyndon Radchenka and ZM Schuster 42:41

5M ago42:41

42:41

Jonathan welcomes comic co-creators Lyndon Radchenka and Zach Schuster to talk about their upcoming Hero-Man, and their recent trip to France to promote the book at an international comics festival. You can pre-order Hero-Man now: https://a.co/d/geG2Bs0 For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠…

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Staying on track with your screenwriting 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

Jonathan welcomes in his podcast producer Dan to talk about his "Meathouse" screenwriting project and about how to stay motivated and keep writing in the face of adversity. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Doni on Writing an Afrofuturist Manga 45:01

6M ago45:01

45:01

Jonathan welcomes Doni, the creative force behind The Aperios World Project, to talk about Afrofuturism and its depiction in the modern media landscape. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfict…

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Too Many Cooks is a crash course in postmodern art 26:36

7M ago26:36

26:36

Jonathan talks about the viral video Too Many Cooks, and its multilayered look at the distortion of our reality. Watch Too Many Cooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrGrOK8oZG8 For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…

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Is Shakespeare an experimental writer? Sonnet 130 30:33

7M ago30:33

30:33

Jonathan discusses William Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, which he considers an experimental poem from the most well-known writer in western civilization. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Doctor Moreau vs Slavoj Zizek 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

Jonathan dives into the classic H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau and compares it's animals vs. human conflict to the philosophies of Dr. Slavoj Zizek. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠…

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Who haunts Hill House? (Part 2) 44:51

7M ago44:51

44:51

Jonathan continues his breakdown of Shirley Jackson's 1959 gothic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Season 5, Episode 8 The Color Purple w/Rha Goddess 1:23:02

8M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

On the final episode of the season, Anasa has a full circle moment with Rha Goddess as they talk all about the film, The Color Purple. This week's POP3 covers; Ruth Simmons' new book, "Up Home", Nnedi Okorafor's new duology, "Shadow Speaks" and "Like Thunder", and the new film everyone is raving about, "American Fiction" In coming soon, we tease Av…

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Did Shirley Jackson write the perfect novel? The Haunting of Hill House 39:43

9M ago39:43

39:43

Jonathan discusses Shirley Jackson's 1959 gothic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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David Lynch's Lost Highway contains a perfect scene that writers should study 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

Jonathan discusses a specific scene from David Lynch's Lost Highway (1997), which he says is one of the most perfect scenes ever created in film. Watch the scene here first: https://youtu.be/gzoe2_Hlz7Y?si=bAZWa8ofxJ_MFWvr For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom…

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Season 5 Episode 7- The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta ft. Dr. Nandi Marshall 1:21:50

8M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Season 5 Episode 7- The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta 🎉 Welcome to "The Big We Podcast," Season 5, Episode 7, The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta. 🌟 Join your enthusiastic host, Dr. Nandi Marshall , as she shares her exhilarating experiences and deep insights after a whirlwind tour of five cities in six days. This episode is extra special as Nandi gets candid …

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Is Ursula K. Le Guin the best science fiction writer in Omelas? 44:39

8M ago44:39

44:39

Jonathan discusses one of the best writers the genre of science fiction has ever seen, Ursula K. Le Guin, beloved the world over for her sci-fi-centred Hainish universe, and Earthsea fantasy series. Specifically, Jonathan talks about Le Guin's 1973 short work of philosophical fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." You can read the short sto…

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Season 5 Episode 6-Lawmen: Bass Reeves ft. Princeton James 1:33:31

8M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

🎧🌟 Welcome to The Big We Podcast Season 5, Episode 6 - "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" hosted by Anasa 🎙️. In this insightful episode, our host Anasa is joined by the dynamic Princeton James to explore a range of captivating topics. 📺 In this episode, witness a compelling dialogue on Bass Reeves' character in "Lawman Bass Reeves," his time as an enslaved per…

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Season 5 Episode 5 - Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence ft. Chiké Okonkwo 1:04:31

9M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Join us in Season 5, Episode 5 of "The BIG We Podcast," where we dive deep into the realms of cultural identity, the impact of African-American culture globally, and the power of storytelling in activism 🗣️🌐. In this enriching episode, Anasa and Chike share their personal journeys and insights on a range of topics including the role of art in conne…

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What do Sigourney Weaver, Star Trek, and Alan Rickman have in common? Galaxy Quest! 28:42

9M ago28:42

28:42

Jonathan breaks down the 1999 Star Trek spoof Galaxy Quest, directed by Dean Parisot and written by David Howard and Robert Gordon. It's a clever take on what was at that point a tired franchise. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerf…

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Has Christopher Nolan done his own Inception to convince me he is Hitchcock? 24:20

9M ago24:20

24:20

Jonathan breaks down Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010), how it externalizes an internal conflict, and works so well structurally. Truly a masterpiece of Hitchcockian proportions. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠⁠…

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Season 5 Episode 4 -Jaja's African Hair Braiding in NYC ft. Geoffrey Jackson Scott 1:06:09

9M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Season 5 Episode 4 -Jaja's African Hair Braiding in NYC ft. Geoffrey Jackson Scott 🎉 Season 5, Episode 4 of "The Big We Pod Cast" is here! 🎉 Hosted by Anasa Troutman, 🎭🌍 Episode 4 of "The BIG We Podcast Season 5," titled "Jaja's African Hair Braiding in NYC," offers an immersive exploration into black abundance, cultural identity, and the impact of…

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Season 5 Episode 2- Beyoncé The Renaissance Tour ft. Cheryl Keita 1:05:31

9M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Welcome to this riveting episode of "The Big We Podcast." 🎙️ Journey with Anasa Troutman and her esteemed guest, Cheryl Kata, as they delve deep into the profound influence of Beyoncé 🎤 and the essence of Black abundance.✨ Episode Highlights: 🌱 Immerse in Anasa's introspective revelations on self-growth, love, and the transformative lessons of life…

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Season 5 Episode 1 - They Cloned Tyrone ft. Anasa Troutman 37:24

9M ago37:24

37:24

🎉 Season 5, Episode 1 of "The Big We Podcast" is here! 🎉 Hosted by Anasa Troutman, this episode covers three exciting topics: Aundre 300, Survival of the Ticket, and Hollywood industry updates. 🎤🎟️🌟 We'll also dive into the popular Netflix show, "They Cloned Tyrone," examining its parallels with real-life issues faced by the characters. 🎬🧩 And don'…

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Season 5 Episode 3 - A Love Supreme ft. Carla Dartis 1:07:38

9M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of The Big We Podcast: "S.5 EP.3 - A LOVE SUPREME FEATURING CARLA DARTIS" 🎙️ Join us for an animated and passionate conversation with Carla Dartis as we dive into spirituality, transformational change, and the importance of authenticity. Explore the challenges of navigating corporate spaces while staying true to your…

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Who is the real Parasite in this smash Korean film? 31:02

10M ago31:02

31:02

Jonathan discusses the 2019 Academy Award-winning Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. A dark comedy from South Korea that does everything right as far as screenwriting goes, and many other things as well. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.…

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Is Seth Rogen just using James Franco? The genius of Pineapple Express 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

Jonathan talks about the 2008 hit comedy Pineapple Express, written by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg. For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠

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Thanos versus The Alien! Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon and Dynamic Story Structure 35:33

10M ago35:33

35:33

Jonathan talks about Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure, a book on screenwriting from the writer of Alien, Total Recall, and Lifeforce. Pick up Dan O'Bannon's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Dan-OBannons-Guide-Screenplay-Structure/dp/B00F6IZHHC For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.c…

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Robert Eggers made a deal with the devil to write The Witch — and so can you! 25:29

10M ago25:29

25:29

Jonathan discusses his thoughts on the 2015 horror film The Witch, written and directed by Robert Eggers. Watch The Witch (2015): https://youtu.be/iQXmlf3Sefg?si=cbW0wG4hplEtRfAm For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠ ⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠…

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Creating a shared world with GMB Chomichuk and Chadwick Ginther 44:26

11M ago44:26

44:26

Jonathan welcomes frequent writing collaborators GMB Chomichuk and Chadwick Ginther on the show to talk about their upcoming project Shared World, which launches Nov. 29, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/events/1011277780184918/?ti=ls For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://w…

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Adam Sandler's terrible movie Jack and Jill can make you a better writer 31:10

11M ago31:10

31:10

Jonathan analyzes the 2011 Adam Sandler film Jack and Jill, in which Sandler plays two characters, a twin brother and sister: https://youtu.be/YyK_CTdrFyw?si=d_ELeIVWjhKcaWT_ According to Jonathan, it's actually a well-constructed character journey hidden inside a hot mess of a film. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom …

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What do you want? (Part 2) 47:43

11M ago47:43

47:43

Jonathan continues to answer questions from a former student about how to become the professional writer they want to be. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.strangerfiction.ca/

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What do you want? (Part 1) 42:23

11M ago42:23

42:23

Jonathan answers a student's questions about writing, how to make good writing decisions, and how to be a more consistent, collaborative writer. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.strangerfiction.ca/

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How to become a REAL writer 39:42

12M ago39:42

39:42

Jonathan answers a listener question about how to begin thewriting process, and from that answers the larger question of “How do I become a REAL writer?” or how to create consistently good written content on a regular basis. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.stran…

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UCalgary Keynote on Horror Stories and The Eye Collector 1:15:59

1y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Jonathan gives a keynote address to students at the University of Calgary about creating The Eye Collector, and how he wrote it the wrong way. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.strangerfiction.ca/

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Building the Meathouse with Dan Vadeboncoeur 56:41

12M ago56:41

56:41

Jonathan welcomes back WTWW producer Dan Vadeboncoeur to talk about developing his Meathouse film concept into a full-fledged screenplay. Hear the Super Pulp Science episode that birthed the Meathouse: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ceXzWIFGyjwZqxyk9q48T?si=4ab388b351244414 For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https:/…

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10 Rules for Beginning Screenwriters like Dan Vadeboncoeur 54:35

1y ago54:35

54:35

Jonathan welcomes in podcast producer Dan Vadeboncoeur, who is venturing into screenwriting territory with his horror film project Meathouse. Jonathan takes Dan through his 10 rules for beginning screenwriters to start him on his way. Hear the Super Pulp Science episode that birthed the Meathouse: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ceXzWIFGyjwZqxyk9…

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Suzette Mayr on Being Haunted, Historical Research, and Winning the Giller Prize for Fiction 1:02:50

1y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Jonathan welcomes Canadian Novelist Suzette Mayr, winner ofthe Giller Prize for her novel The Sleeping Car Porter, published by Coach House Books. Mayr talks about growing up in a haunted house, how it influenced her writing, and much more. You can find Mayr’s work in this anthology of horrorshort stories: https://www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/…

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Dalnavert - A Ghost Story - a Lit Live Reading 14:22

1y ago14:22

14:22

Jonathan reads his short story Dalnavert, a ghost story he wrote while staying overnight in a haunted house (The Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg). You can get a free eBook version of Dalnavert here. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.strangerfiction.ca/…

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The Writing Life - Questions and Answers - with Ryan Fitzpatrick 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Jonathan is interviewed by fellow writing instructor Ryan Fitzpatrickabout his varied career as a professional writer, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. For more of Ryan's work: https://ryanfitzpatrick.ca/ For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https://www.strangerfictio…

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Effective Exposition with Elle León Nostas and Andrew Penczner 44:34

1y ago44:34

44:34

Jonathan welcomes Elle León Nostas and Andrew Penczner,creators of Mark of Death: Year of the Rat for Bliss on Tap Publishing. Theytalk about creating the larger world around their story, and the inspirationbehind their tale of time stealers and death dealers. Pick up your copy of Mark of Death: Year of the Rat: https://bliss-on-tap-publishing.squa…

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How NOT to Get an Agent with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon 57:57

1y ago57:57

57:57

Jonathan welcomes back literary agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon to discuss the role of an agent in the publishing process, and what NOT to do when you're trying to get an agent for yourself. Check out the work of another of Emmy's clients Kelly Ohlert and her novel To Get to the Other Side. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballc…

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Peter Chiykowski on The Story Engine and Generating Ideas 1:00:45

1y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Jonathan welcomes writer and illustrator Peter Chiykowski to discuss his Story Engine Deck and how it can help writers come up with new and original story ideas. Get your own copy of The Story Engine Deck: https://storyenginedeck.com/ For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/ https:/…

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(BOLD) Brothers Offering Leadership Development 19:10

1+ y ago19:10

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Pastor and Author Marvin Mims, Sr. He is the Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Memphis, TN and a member of the Memphis Baptist Ministerial Association. He is the Founder and President of B.O.L.D. BROTHERS, (BOLD) Brothers Offering Leadership Development, a mentoring program established in September 2001, for young men. Mims is also the Founder a…

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Hall Wealth Management 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

We talk with Andrei Hall who was a VP of marketing at Xerox for 25+ years. He's currently a member of Ed Slott’s ( MSNBC, PBS) Master Elite Advisor, a group dedicated to solving the most complex retirement issues. Andrei Hall, President of Hall Wealth Management Group, has over 18 years’ experience in wealth management for retirees, high level exec…

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Early Education of African American Pharmacists 1870-1975 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

We interview the author of Early Education of African America Pharmacists 1870-1975 Largely forgotten are those African American pharmacy schools that were formed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that are now defunct, but not before introducing a significant number of African American pharmacists into the profession for the first time …

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Resisting Jim Crow: The Autobiography of Dr. John A. McFall 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Lahnice Hollister is Dr. McFall's grandniece. She became aware that Dr. McFall wrote a book while researching the McFall family history. She finally found Dr. McFall's manuscript in the Fisk University archives. Though Dr. McFall did not intend its publication, Lahnice believes that Dr. McFall's voice needs to be heard and has relevance to today's …

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Dennis Cooley on Building a Poetry Collection and Working on Multiple Projects 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

47:44

Jonathan welcomes back one of his mentors, poet Dennis Cooley (author of Body Works and Bloody Jack, among others). They discuss "mining the site," throwing oneself into researching for writing, and more tenets taught to a young Jonathan Ball. For more of Jonathan's work: https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom…

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