Best Cixin Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 193: The Village Teacher by Cixin Liu 47:21

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The kids are alright. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science…

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Wine and...Books: THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by Cixin Liu 1:10:14

21d ago1:10:14

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Send us a text Today we tackle the Chinese sci-fi sensation, the first book in the "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy by Liu Cixin, the first Asian winner of the Hugo Award. THE WINES WE PAIRED WITH THIS ALBUM! Dallas' Wine Filipa Pato 'Dinamica' Bairrada Branco 2023 A blend of 80% Bical and 20% Arinto that has been aged for 5-6 months on the le…

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Wine and...TV: SEVERANCE Season 1, Part 1 - How Did This Get Made? 58:21

2h ago58:21

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Send us a text The best TV show of 2022, sez us! This is the first in a 5-part series covering all of Severance Season 1, the show created by Dan Erikson, directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, and starring Adam Scott. Part 1: How Did This Get Made? Part 2: Episodes 1-3 (and wine pairings with those episodes) Part 3: Episodes 4-6 (and wine pair…

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TFTB Film Club: Blade Runner (1982) 38:33

4h ago38:33

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In this episode of TFTB Film Club we look at Ridley Scott’s, Blade Runner! It’s not all fun and games though, it’s a dark film and so was our discussion. There is also a controversial opinion on Harrison Ford… We also name our next film of the month and apparently we are still happily stuck in the 80s. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge…

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362 - September 1, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Punks Versus Zombies 6:17

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📘 "The Wolf and the Wyvern" Launch: This week marked a major milestone with the launch of "The Wolf and the Wyvern," the second installment in the Ravenglass Legends series. It’s always exhilarating to see a project come to fruition, and I’ve been busy with the various aspects of the book release—from coordinating with distributors to engaging with…

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Wine and...Movies: THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984) with Fred Harper 1:13:09

6d ago1:13:09

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Send us a text The artist on the brand new Toxic Avenger comic talks the OG Troma movie that started it all! And what do you drink with toxic? Fred Harper has a background in fine art, caricature art, editorial art, mural art, and more, but he always comes back to comics, baby. The new Toxic Avenger is written by fellow artist Matt Bors and the two…

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361 - August 25, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, The Wolf and the Wyvern, Punks Versus Zombies 3:23

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Join me for this week’s Author Diary as I delve deeper into side stories, progress with new chapters, and prepare for an exciting book launch. 📝 Continuing Niamh's Story: This week, I've been working on Niamh's story, a side narrative to "Punks Versus Zombies." Expanding this universe allows us to explore different dimensions and perspectives, enri…

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TFTB Book Club: The First 15 Lives of Harry August by Claire North 37:25

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In this episode we cover our book of the month: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North. This book was was a critically acclaimed success, and has become a word of mouth bestseller. Be sure to add it to your Summer reading list. We also look at a study that searched for travellers from the future. So… pretty typical TFTB fun on thi…

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Wine and...Movies: ALIEN: ROMULUS (2024) with Bryant Dillon 1:14:56

15d ago1:14:56

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Send us a text With special guest BRYANT DILLON, President and co-founder of Fanbase Press, the GLAAD Media Award-winning and Eisner and Harvey Awards-nominated comic book publisher and geek culture website. Bryant hosts his own weekly podcast, The Fanbase Weekly, which can be found, much like ours, wherever fine podcasts are cast, and on fanbasepr…

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360 - August 18, 2024 - Punk Versus Zombies, The Fall of Wolfsbane, The Wolf and the Wyvern, The Knight and the Rebel 4:25

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate the completion of "Punks Versus Zombies," launch new reading opportunities, and dive into fresh storytelling perspectives. 🧟‍♂️ Finishing "Punks Versus Zombies": This week marks a significant milestone—I've completed writing "Punks Versus Zombies." After crafting 52 episodes and a whopping 180,000 …

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Ep. 192: The Call of Cthulhu - Harlem Unbound 52:29

7d ago52:29

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It's a weird-fiction Harlem Renaissance! If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not e…

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359 - August 11, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, The Wolf and the Wyvern, Patreon. 4:16

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Watch this week’s Author Diary as I make strides in writing, setting up a new platform, and gearing up for an exciting book launch. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week, I wrote two more episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies," bringing us closer to the thrilling conclusion of this series. Crafting these episodes is always an intense process …

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Wine and...Music: EXUMA THE OBEAH MAN (1970) 1:20:29

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Send us a text "Exuma" is the stage name of Bahamian musician, Tony Mackey (or "Tony McKay"), and this album was the key inspiration for Jordan Peele's NOPE movie! THE WINES WE PAIRED WITH THIS ALBUM! Dallas' Wine HOMEMADE BEET WINE Recipe can be found on our Substack Dave's Wine Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth Support the Show. Other Places to Fin…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part Two 52:06

6d ago52:06

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Back on the bridge this week with hope, sunshine, and rainbows, are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. In Part Two of our conversation we are informed of our pending doom in the most delightful manner. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did…

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Edward Shanks, "The People of the Ruins" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:01:02

7d ago1:01:02

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In The People of the Ruins (originally published in 1920), Edward Shanks imagines England in the not-so-distant future as a neo mediaeval society whose inhabitants have forgotten how to build or operate machinery. Jeremy Tuft is a physics instructor and former artillery officer who is cryogenically frozen in his laboratory only to emerge after a ce…

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358 - August 4, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon, Dig!, Ezaara 7:57

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Step into this week’s Author Diary as I near the conclusion of "Punks Versus Zombies," explore new platform opportunities, and dive into some captivating entertainment. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been crucial for "Punks Versus Zombies" as I penned down episode 47. With only five episodes left, the excitement and anticipatio…

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Wine and...Movies: FIRST MAN (2017) with Curtiss Frisle 1:34:59

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Send us a text Today we tackle the 2017 movie FIRST MAN directed by Damien Chazelle (WHIPLASH, LA-LA-LAND) and starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, a biopic about Neil Armstrong and the first moon landing. We're joined by special guest, new father and otherwise actor, CURTISS FRISLE (yes, Curtiss with two "esses", that's not a typo!) Curtiss has a…

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TFTB Film Club: Alien (1979) 40:48

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Here at TFTB, we find ourselves talking about Science Fiction movies almost as much as we talk about Science Fiction books. So as a companion to our Book Club episodes, we are going to start a Film Club. For our first discussion, we've decided to talk about a classic; Alien (1979). For future episodes, we're going to make it more of a challenge, an…

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Ep. 191: The Oracle and the Mountains by Stephen King (The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger) - Discussion 25:57

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We continue our slow journey through The Gunslinger. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach mor…

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357 - July 28, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon 4:40

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Welcome to this week’s Author Diary where I delve into the latest developments in my writing projects, celebrate a personal milestone, and share my thoughts on content platforms. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been productive with the completion of three new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." I am now approaching the final act…

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Wine and...Comics: CONCRETE PARK by Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

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Send us a text Concrete Park was released in 2 volumes via Dark Horse Comics in 2014 and 2015. Co-written by screenwriter Tony Puryear and actress Erika Alexander and additionally illustrated and lettered by Puryear, this book is something else, folks! Think of it as an urban sci-fi Game of Thrones. And a sort-of retelling of the white man coming t…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part One 54:30

20d ago54:30

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Joining us on the bridge this week are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. It’s not everyday that you get this kind of twofer, and this conversation goes there. So much so, that we had to break it into two parts. So lots of doubles happening here. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more of…

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356 - July 21, 2024 - Wyvern Rider, Dawn of assassins, Ravenglass Legends 5:46

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Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate significant progress across various projects, from novellas to novels and series episodes.📚 Completing "Wyvern Rider":This week marks the completion of my draft for the novella "Wyvern Rider." Finishing any piece of writing is always a moment of accomplishment, and this novella has been particularl…

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Wine and...Music: DEDICATED by Carly Rae Jepsen (2019) with Anas Abdulhak - Part 2 1:05:32

1M ago1:05:32

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Send us a text In Part 2 we pick up with special guest, poet and comics writer Anas Abdulhak and talk Tracks 4-15 + the wine pairings! Anas has written Elutheromania, Objects in the Mirror, and Etheres. We actually featured ETHERES elsewhere on our Substack! a video + a written Q&A with Anas, go search that out. Anas is currently hard at work on th…

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Wine and...Music: DEDICATED by Carly Rae Jepsen (2019) with Anas Abdulhak - Part 1 1:01:52

1M ago1:01:52

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Send us a text Today's guest is poet and comics writer, Anas Abdulhak. Anas has written Elutheromania, Objects in the Mirror, and Etheres. We actually featured ETHERES elsewhere on our Substack! a video + a written Q&A with Anas, go search that out. Anas is currently hard at work on the unSEEN/unHEARD Anthology, a comic anthology with stories from …

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Ep. 190: The Oracle and the Mountains by Stephen King (The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger) - Recap 25:59

28d ago25:59

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We continue our slow journey through The Gunslinger. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more read…

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355 - July 14, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Magic Study, Fire Study 5:10

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Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I refine "The Knight and the Rebel" and immerse myself in engaging reads and lively music performances. 🔊 Audio Pass for "The Knight and the Rebel": This week involved a detailed audio pass of "The Knight and the Rebel," where I listened to the manuscript through text-to-speech technology. This method is incred…

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Wine and...Movies - THE MOOR (2024) 1:02:23

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and the UNCUT version of this episode, join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com THE MOOR is a new indie horror film, released 7/1/2024 in the UK but still to come for the rest of the world - keep an eye out for it! The film had its World premiere in the "Firs…

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A Chat with R.R. Virdi 41:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Fantasy author, R.R. Virdi. We discuss The First Binding, along with his latest work. We get into comparative fiction and mythology through a South Asian lens. This takes us into language and storytelling with a South Asian frame narrative. We also discuss his latest foray into Science Fiction and the Space Opera, …

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354 - July 5, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Poison Study 8:13

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📘 Finishing "The Knight and the Rebel": I'm thrilled to share that I've completed the draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," book 3 in the Ravenglass Legends series. Reaching the end of a draft is always a significant moment, filled with a mix of relief and excitement as I begin to look ahead to the editing phase and eventually sharing this story wit…

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Wine and...Books: BENIGHTED by J.B. Priestley (1927) 1:04:10

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and the UNCUT version of this episode, join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Benighted is the second novel by J.B. Priestly, both his first and second were published in 1927, though he didn't hit it big with the public until his third novel, The Good Compa…

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Ep. 189: The Purple Death by Gustav Meyrink 40:39

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Fortune and glory, kid. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fic…

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353 - June 30, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu, music 6:03

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Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share exciting progress on my latest writing project, revisit a favorite novel, and indulge in musical creativity. 📖 Progress on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week, I've reached an important milestone in "The Knight and the Rebel" (Ravenglass Legends book 3), hitting the midpoint of Maja's POV. It's a pivo…

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Wine and...Music: LA REVANCHA DEL TANGO by Gotan Project (2001) with Kate Reuschel - Part 2 54:48

2M ago54:48

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and the sometimes longer UNCUT episodes, join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Today's guest is screenwriter KATE REUSCHEL, a wine creative, writer and educator who specializes in Portuguese wine. She writes the Substack SURVIVES ON WINE, which is where I …

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Wine and...Music: LA REVANCHA DEL TANGO by Gotan Project (2001) with Kate Reuschel - Part 1 53:52

2M ago53:52

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and the sometimes longer UNCUT episodes, join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Today's guest is screenwriter KATE REUSCHEL, a wine creative, writer and educator who specializes in Portuguese wine. She writes the Substack SURVIVES ON WINE, which is where I …

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TFTB Book Club: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin 38:02

2M ago38:02

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In this episode, we discuss The Three Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, and things get grim. In Science Fiction - Science Fact we also look at alien life, the Ferme paradox, and the notion of evolutionary filters that limit the longevity of civilizations - which is why they aren't calling. A new study applies all of this to Artificial Intelligence, and i…

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Ep. 188: Distant Signals by Adam Golaski 54:24

2M ago54:24

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VHS tapes you shouldn't watch. Stone Gods e-book. Mooncalves e-book. NO Press for physical copies. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and …

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Graham McNeill, "Horus Heresy - False Gods" (Games Workshop, 2014) 31:39

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For years, fans have been clamoring for novels about the Horus Heresy - the bloody civil war that set Space Marine against Space Marine and nearly spelled the end of mankind at the hands of the traitor Horus. False Gods takes the epic story onwards as Horus struggles to keep his armies in line and the seeds of his downfall are sown. Join us as we s…

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352 - June 23, 2024 - Ravenglass Legends, Three Body Problem, Art of Darkness 13:29

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📘 7-Year Anniversary of "Wizard of the Wasteland": This week marks seven years since the launch of my debut post-apocalyptic novel, "Wizard of the Wasteland." Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude for the experiences and growth it has brought me. Celebrating this milestone reminds me of how far I've come and the incredible support from…

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Wine and...Comics: The Adventures of Luther Arkwright by Bryan Talbot 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, articles, interactive chats, polls, and the fully UNCUT version of this episode (22 more minutes of discussion!) join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Follow all things Bryan Talbot at: https://www.bryan-talbot.com You can download Bryan's very first Luther Arkwright short comic an…

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Ep. 187: Grandma's Journey by Anders Fager 1:06:01

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A lot of vans and talk about werewolves. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not e…

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351 - June 16, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Mr. Bungle 2:58

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Welcome to this week’s Author Diary, where I share the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins" and delve into some musical escapades that provided a refreshing change of pace from writing. 📘 "Guild of Assassins" Launch: This week was a milestone event with the launch of "Guild of Assassins." Launch days are always exhilarating, filled with anticipa…

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Wine and...Music - EMOTION by Carly Rae Jepsen (2015) with Mark Palermo 1:26:51

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and the fully UNCUT version of this episode (which includes discussion of EMOTION SIDE B), join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Today's guest is screenwriter MARK PALERMO (Detention), who also hosts his own excellent movie-themed podcast, MOVIES AND CHAOS…

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A Chat with Robert Silverberg 42:53

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In this episode, we chat with Science Fiction literary icon, Robert Silverberg. Named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, Robert has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. A list of his writing credits would be too long to list here, but chances are excellent that you've read his work in some form. As an alumnus of the Golden Science Fiction…

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350 - June 9, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Punks Versus Zombies, Wyvern Rider 6:22

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I gear up for the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins," dive into some captivating reading, and continue my work on ongoing projects. 📘 Preparing for "Guild of Assassins" Launch: The launch of "Guild of Assassins" is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing. This phase is always thrilling …

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Wine and...Movies: Shin Godzilla (2016) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) with Striker Reese 1:07:55

3M ago1:07:55

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Send us a text OR, for additional bonus content, interactive chats, polls, and more, join us on our Substack at: https://wineand.substack.com Today's guest is STRIKER REESE, the founder of ANIME AND WINE, the site where he...you guessed it!...pairs wine with anime. A man after our own heart. Striker is a wine lover and educator and is WSET Level 2 …

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Ep. 186: The Circular Ruins by Jorge Luis Borges 47:05

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The inspiration for Neil Gaiman's Sandman. If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ⁠⁠ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com.⁠⁠ Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not…

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349 - June 2, 2024 - Hammer of Wolfsbane, The Mediocre Maverick 7:00

3M ago7:00

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Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing achievements, upcoming launches, and the creative decisions ahead. 📝 Writing New Short Stories: This week, I penned two new short stories, "Hammer of Wolfsbane" and "The Mediocre Maverick." These stories allowed me to explore different facets of my creative universe and refi…

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