Best Bastian Marks Podcasts (2024)

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S9Ep15: Wendy Whitman Interview 26:02

5h ago26:02

26:02

Wendy Whitman returns to share her crime series that started in Premonition following the heroine, then followed the killer in Retribution. Then she drops that she's working on the third book! https://wendywhitman.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/wendy-whitman/

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S09Ep14: James Pauley Jr Interview 33:59

5d ago33:59

33:59

James Pauley Jr joins us to share his memoir, Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings, sparking conversation about not deleting pages from the story of your life and always sharing the authentic truth! http://www.jpauleyauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/james

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S9Ep13: Mark S. King Interview 31:51

12d ago31:51

31:51

Mark S. King joins us to share his memoir, My Fabulous Disease, sparking conversation about collecting decades of essays about his life into a memoir narrative and he shares a great lens through which he sees events! http://myfabulousdisease.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-s-king/

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S9Ep12: Rob Rosen Interview 30:47

19d ago30:47

30:47

Rob Rosen returns to share his novel, D.B. and Me, sparking conversation about the growth of queer literature, and fictionalizing the later life of a real person! https://www.jms-books.com/rob-rosen-c-224_272/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-rosen/

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S9Ep11: Gary Pedler Interview 26:28

26d ago26:28

26:28

Gary Pedler returns to share the journey of his novel, Gaydonia, from post-travel idea, to screenplay, to stage play, to publication! https://www.garypedler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gary-pedler/

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S9Ep10: Rob Osler Interview 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

Rob Osler returns to share his latest Hayden & Friends Mystery, Cirque du Slay! We discuss the importance of characters living their authentic lives and the growth of the "quozy" genre! https://robosler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/

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S9Ep09: Curtis Chin Interview 25:41

1M ago25:41

25:41

Curtis Chin joins us to share his memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. We discuss that the book is not only a love-letter to Detroit, but a culmination of his many paths in life coming together. https://www.curtisfromdetroit.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/curtis-chin/

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S9Ep08: Larry Duplechan Interview 32:40

2M ago32:40

32:40

Larry Duplechan shares his memoir, Movies That Made Me Gay. We discuss the importance of film in queer lives, as well as why you should buy the book and host your own home film festival! https://www.facebook.com/larryduplechan http://www.wrotepodcast.com/larry-duplechan/

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S9Ep07: JM Redmann Interview 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

JM Redmann joins us to share her latest Micky Knight Mystery, Transitory. We discuss why it was important to have a gritty, noir, lesbian detective in the world, as well as the growth of the series. https://www.jmredmann.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jm-redmann/

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S9Ep06: MD Neu Interview 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

MD Neu returns share his latest novel, Mu; Legend of the Lost City. We discuss why he chose the mythology of Mu, a global climate disaster, a murder, and how that leads to a fringe scientist seeking financing from a billionaire porn-mogul. http://www.mdneu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/md-neu/

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S9Ep05: Lee Pulaski Interview 35:42

3M ago35:42

35:42

Lee Pulaski returns to share his recent books, Heartsong of the Lonesome Road, and The Tragic Tale of Tabby and Henny. After diving into those, we discuss his upcoming works, which include a mystery, a fantasy, an anthology and a drag queen. https://leepulaski.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/…

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S9Ep04: Donald Mengay Interview 33:08

3M ago33:08

33:08

Donald Mengay joins us to share his recent book, The Lede to Our Undoing. We talk about placing a novel in the rust belt of the 70s, diversity and inclusion, and how his narrator ties in humanity's behavior toward the natural world. https://www.donaldmengay.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/donald-mengay/…

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S9Ep03: John Musgrove Interview 21:25

3M ago21:25

21:25

John Musgrove returns to share the second book in his historic Reticent Richmond series, Mary's Grace. We discuss LGBTQ+ history, the resiliency of our community, and then John teases his coming fall release. http://www.quartermilepress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/john-musgrove/

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S9Ep02: Emanuel Xavier Interview 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

Emanuel Xavier joins us to share his recent book, Love(ly) Child. We talk a bit about his past in the ball scene, and his recent discoveries that helped him focus on his Latinx heritage. http://www.emanuelxavier.org/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/emanuel-xavier/

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S9Ep01: Garrett Hutson Interview 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Garrett Hutson returns to share his most recent two books - The Pink Lotus and Of Wild and Merry Men. We discuss the Shanghai nightlife of the 20s, 30s, and early 40s AND the Merrymount Colony experiment in colonial America. http://garretthutson.com http://www.wrotepodcast.com/garrett-hutson/

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S8Ep54: HN Hirsch Interview 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

HN Hirsch shares his Bob and Marcus Mystery series with us: Shade, Fault Line, and Rain coming next year. We discuss how the series follows the growth of the men and their relationship over the decades as they contend with murders set in the political climates of each book's era. https://www.hnhirsch.info/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hn-hirsch/…

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S8Ep53: Ryan States Interview 24:02

4M ago24:02

24:02

Ryan States introduces us to his latest novel Someone Else's Story. We discuss what happens when an immortal secondary character from a previous book gets his own book and meets a monster of literary legend, as well as feeling like a supporting character in real life. https://lairdryanstates.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ryan-states/…

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Nate Bastian | ICEBREAKERS 4:09

4M ago4:09

4:09

Nate Bastian | ICEBREAKERS by New Jersey DevilsBy New Jersey Devils

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S8Ep52: AE Lister Interview 39:41

4M ago39:41

39:41

A.E. Lister shares their latest novel A Port Essington Christmas. We discuss where the inspiration for the series originated, as well as previewing Alison's next project. https://www.aelister.com/ https://aelister.wixsite.com/alison-lister http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ae-lister/

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S8Ep51– Bailey Merlin Interview 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

Bailey Merlin shares her debut novel A Lot of People Live in This House. We discuss how Bailey's actual experience living in an intentional community inspired the book. https://www.baileymerlin.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bailey-merlin/

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S8Ep50: Nathan Burgoine Interview 27:46

4M ago27:46

27:46

'Nathan Burgoine returns to introduce us to the Hi-Lo style of writing with his latest young adult novel Stuck with You. We discuss the benefits of this high-interest, low readability approach to literature and why it's important. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/…

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S8Ep49: Mary P Burns Interview 45:37

5M ago45:37

45:37

Mary P. Burns introduces us to her murder mystery Cold Case Heat, and shares that it's based on real world events in such a way that she had to dip into memoir-writing skills to put this story together. https://marypburns.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mary-burns/

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Jonas Siegenthaler | ICEBREAKERS 4:36

5M ago4:36

4:36

Matt Loughlin chats with Devils Jonas Siegenthaler to get to know a little bit more about the Swiss defensemanBy New Jersey Devils

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S8Ep48: Damian Serbu Interview 31:59

5M ago31:59

31:59

Damian Serbu returns for a great discussion of his latest release, The Vampire's War. We talk about author works mirroring author lives and why the freedom of the monster calls to us as readers. https://damianserbu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/damian-serbu/

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S8Ep47: Judy Kiehart Interview 24:55

5M ago24:55

24:55

Judy Kiehart introduces us to her memoir Calico Lane, and shares her journey through other people's expectations on her life to where she arrived at the life that's authentically her own. https://www.judykiehart.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/judy-kiehart/

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S8Ep46: Daniel M Jaffe Interview 40:52

6M ago40:52

40:52

Daniel M. Jaffe introduces us to his book The Grand Sex Tour Murders, and shares the book's satirical poke at the world as well as the story behind the banning of the first cover. https://www.danieljaffe.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/daniel-m-jaffe/

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S8Ep46: Bodies Review 19:16

6M ago19:16

19:16

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the Netflix series Bodies. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18347622/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bodies-review/

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S8Ep46: Last Week This Morning– Oct 22-28 24:52

6M ago24:52

24:52

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 22-28, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: Fed Judge Blocks TN Drag Ban: https://apnews.com/article/pride-lgbtq-tennessee-dragshow-aclu-lawsuit-2a421c8f72dc93ddf6fa38708ac14f6f Orlando Pride For the Win: https://www.wftv.com/…

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S8Ep45: Richard D Mohr Interview 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

Richard D. Mohr introduces us to his book The Splendid Disarray of Beauty: The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks ― A Study in Arts and Crafts Community, and shares how he came across information of these historic men and the community they built. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-D.-Mohr/author/B001HP7T3S http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ri…

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S8Ep45: Werewolves Within Review 9:23

6M ago9:23

9:23

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Werewolves Within. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9288692/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/werewolves-within-review/

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S8Ep45: Last Week This Morning– Oct 15-21 21:56

6M ago21:56

21:56

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 15-21, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: Nobody Wants Santos: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/15/george-santos-campaign-account-refunds-new-debts-00121630 Philly Becomes Sanctuary: https://www.axios.com/local/philadel…

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S8Ep44: Kelliane Parker Interview 24:11

6M ago24:11

24:11

Kelliane Parker introduces us to her poetry chapbook Down the Foggy Streets of My Mind has an arc that takes the reader through DID, abuse, recovery, and healing. http://www.kellianeparkerpoetry.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/kelliane-parker/

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S8Ep44: Bodies Bodies Bodies Review 13:18

6M ago13:18

13:18

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Bodies Bodies Bodies. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110652/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bodies-bodies-bodies-review/

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S8Ep44: Last Week This Morning– Oct 8-14 23:58

6M ago23:58

23:58

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 8-14, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: NOT OK in Oklahoma: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.oknd.65971/gov.uscourts.oknd.65971.138.0.pdf UN Trans Lesbians: https://www.intomore.com/culture/identity/the-…

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S8Ep43: JC Calciano Interview 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

JC Calciano shares his Steam Room brand with us - youtube shorts, novels, podcast, and motion picture. He shares how it all began, how it pivoted when we were all at home, and where it's headed! https://jccalciano.com/ https://cinema175.com/ http://www.steamypodcast.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jc-calciano/…

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S8Ep43: William Haines + Gay in the 30s documentaries Review 12:13

6M ago12:13

12:13

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of two documentaries archived on YouTube. First is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines. Second is Gay Life: Being Gay in the Thirties. They explore how these relate to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. Haines: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt03…

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S8Ep43: Last Week This Morning– Oct 1-7 20:04

6M ago20:04

20:04

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 1-7, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: FBI uncovers cult: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/28/new-york-satanic-cult-764-fbi Delaware bans Gay Panic defense: https://www.advocate.com/law/delaware-bans-lgbtq-panic…

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S8Ep42: SM Rune Interview 31:48

6M ago31:48

31:48

S.M. Rune joins us to introduce the world to 8 Eden & Jude, a novel about a homeless queer youth who vividly interacts with an Elsewhere! https://www.8chronicles.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sm-rune/

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S8Ep42: Cassandro Review 14:24

7M ago14:24

14:24

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the Prime film Cassandro. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14954534/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/cassandro-rev

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S8Ep42: Last Week This Morning– Sep 24-30 23:49

7M ago23:49

23:49

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 24-30, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Marriott: https://time.com/2816056/marriott-launches-lgbt-focused-marketing-campaign/ Bomb Threats: https://nypost.com/2023/09/23/brooklyn-librarys-drag-story-hour-moved-after-bomb-threat/ …

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S8Ep41: Rick Herrick Interview 30:58

7M ago30:58

30:58

Rick Herrick joins us to talk about his passion for New Testament scholarship and how he took a critical, comedic look at Christ taking on a gay messenger in his novel A Second Chance! https://www.rickherrickauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rick-herrick/

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S8Ep41: Looking Review 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the HBO series Looking. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2581458/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/looking-review/

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S8Ep41: Last Week This Morning– Sep 17-23 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 17-23, and then share their Wins of the week. Vance's Links: Florida in denial about the 300 books they've banned: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/florida-school-districts-removed-roughly-300-books-last-school-year-rcna104367 Clergy …

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S8Ep40: Anthony van Leeuwen Interview 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

Anthony van Leeuwen joins us to talk about the highs and lows of life, the journey to discover his muse, and how this fueled the passion for his book, Sprookje (fairytale)! https://anthonyvanleeuwen.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/anthony-van-leeuwen/

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S8p40: J Scott Coatsworth–The Gauntlet Runner Release Day 11:08

7M ago11:08

11:08

J Scott Coatsworth takes time out of his busy release day schedule to share The Gauntlet Runner with us! https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

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S08Ep40: Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York Review 9:54

7M ago9:54

9:54

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the docuseries Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28145016/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/last-call-review/…

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S8Ep40: Last Week This Morning Sep 10-16 17:58

7M ago17:58

17:58

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 10-16, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: No Book Bans in CA: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1078 Andorra's Prime Minister Comes Out: https://people.com/andorra-prime-minister-xavie…

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S8Ep39: C Spencer Interview 19:54

7M ago19:54

19:54

C. Spencer joins us to discuss her latest novel, So It Went Like This. We talk about contained settings and getting away to find one's self! https://cspencerauthor.wixsite.com/books http://www.wrotepodcast.com/c-spencer/

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S8Ep39: Allan Glaser Interview 44:26

7M ago44:26

44:26

Allan Glaser joins us to discuss his work as a producer, his life with and marriage to Tab Hunter, and how he encouraged Tab to tell his story in both memoir and the documentary Tab Hunter Confidential! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0321806/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/allan-glaser/

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S8Ep39: Lust in the Dust Review 8:23

7M ago8:23

8:23

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the film Lust in the Dust. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089523/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lust-in-the-dust-review/

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