Best Evan Rowland Podcasts (2024)

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Fantasy Non-fiction [w/ Tom McGrenery] 1:02:50

9d ago1:02:50

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⁠Support the show!⁠ Tom McGrenery is an RPG writer and translator from Hong Kong, who publishes under the banner, Porcupine Publishing. He's contributed to products like Feng Shui and Night's Black Agents as well as designed his own games like his hack of the Drama System featuring brazilian layabouts and swashbucklers, Malandros. In 2020, he trans…

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The Founder Olympics 1:05:12

13d ago1:05:12

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Hannah and Evan face off in a battle of inspiration and ego to outdo each other's most founder ideas. Then, they set impostor syndrome aside and dilute those ideas down to something they'd both be willing to try. Links/Credits: Website: turtlebun.com Patreon: patreon.com/turtlebun Design Doc intro/outro theme by Pat King Jingle news by Jay_You -- h…

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Rebecca Rowland, author "White Trash and Recycled Nightmares" 54:30

19d ago54:30

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https://rowlandbooks.comCharacterized by Rue Morgue Magazine as “the fast-rising dark fiction talent who deftly wed[s] hardcore horror and true, affecting pathos,” Rebecca Rowland is a Bram Stoker Award-nominated editor (American Cannibal) of seven horror anthologies (plus a cocktail recipe book) and a Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author (White …

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Analyzing Yazeba's B&B (w/ jay dragon) 55:39

23d ago55:39

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Support the show!⁠ Jay Dragon is a queer disabled game designer behind such games as summer camp horror game, Sleepaway and the pastoral fantasy indie darling, Wanderhome. Jay is the editorial director at Possum Creek Games. As of publishing this episode, they print version of Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast has come out. It's a project of immense scope…

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Tonya Mitchell, author of "The Arsenic Eater's Wife" 44:50

1M ago44:50

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https://www.tonyamitchellauthor.comTonya Mitchell is the author of The Arsenic Eater’s Wife, an historical true crime Gothic mystery set in 1889 Liverpool. Her debut historical novel, A Feigned Madness, won the Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and the Kops-Fetherling International Book Award for Best New Voice in Historical Fiction. She is a mem…

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Our Best Design Doc Ideas 53:35

1M ago53:35

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From Mood, Moments, Mechanics, Materials (MMMM) to "Be aware, be charming," our Design Doc conversations over the years have inspired some of our favorite game design ideas. We talk about the ideas that have had a lasting impact on our game design, and how we're incorporating each one into our most recent project. Show notes: Okay, Let's Redesign N…

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Best of 2023: All Advice Is Advice For Myself 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Because of some travel, instead of an interview, something from the patreon feed makes it way into the main feed. This is a round-up of 2023's answers to the question, "What is something you're trying to do better at the gaming table?" Enjoy!

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Lindy Ryan, author of "Bless Your Heart" 44:47

2M ago44:47

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https://www.lindyryanwrites.comLindy Ryan is an award-winning author, anthologist, director, and professor. Ryan served from 2020 to 2022 on the Board of Directors for the Independent Book Publishers Association and was named one of Publishers Weekly‘s 2020 Star Watch Honorees. She is the current author-in-residence at Rue Morgue, the world’s leadi…

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Hardcore RPG Theory (w/ Sidney Icarus) 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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Support the show! On this week's episode, I talk to Sidney Icarus, a game designer of, among other things, the scifi horror game, Decaying Orbit, published by Storybrewers Roleplaying, which won the 2023 ARPIA Game of the Year. But I first heard of them as the fantastic host of the now-concluded Hard Move, a wonderful podcast where every episode, S…

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Margaret Evans Porter, author of "Change of Location" 47:27

2M ago47:27

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https://www.margaretevansporter.com Because I was born into a family of readers and writers and scholars and travelers, there's no mystery about how or why I found my profession. From a very early age I invented characters and composed scenes and stories in my head. At about 10 years old I first saw my own words printed--in the grammar school newsl…

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The Taste Talent Gap 49:27

2M ago49:27

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Public radio icon Ira Glass has a famous quote describing the gap between taste and talent in trying to hone your creative work. When you start out, your tastes are always bigger than your skill. It's a frustrating gap, and one that causes a lot of people to give up. In this episode we talk about everything that plays a part in the taste-skill gap.…

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Gator Tales #33: Ty Evans & Roland Thornqvuist 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Episode 33 times up with graduation weekend and another busy home weekend for the Gators in Gainesville. Florida junior outfielder Ty Evans goes deep with Sean Kelley with topics both on and off the diamond. He also gives insight on the Gators' preparations for the stretch run of the season. Head Coach Roland Thornqvuist and Florida women's tennis …

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Making a TTRPG Career (w/ Sebastian Yue) 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Support the show⁠! On today's show, we're talking ship with Sebastian Yue, a game designer, writer, and editor. Apart from their own self-published games and DMs Guild modules, They work full-time at Hit Point Press which is best known for various very succesful third party D&D 5e products like Heckna and Humblewood. They've also contributed as a d…

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Gator Tales #32: Jenny Rowland, Colin Castleton, Scott Stricklin 24:36

3M ago24:36

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On Episode 32, Sean Kelley chats with Gators Gymnastics Head Coach Jenny Rowland to reflect on the 2034-24 season which ended at the NCAA Championship in Ft. Worth, TX.In Denver, Sean caught up with former Gators Basketball center and current Los Angeles Laker, Colin Castleton.Gators AD Scott Stricklin is back for another “Ask The AD.” This week’s …

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Christopher Golden, author of "The House of Last Resort" 55:42

3M ago55:42

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https://www.christophergolden.com Christopher Golden is the New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of such novels as Road of Bones, Ararat, Snowblind, and Red Hands. With Mike Mignola, he is the co-creator of the Outerverse comic book universe, including such series as Baltimore, Joe Golem: Occult Detective, and Lady Baltimore…

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Gator Tales #31: Billy Napier, Emma Weyant & Jake Mitchell 23:05

3M ago23:05

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On this episode, Sean Kelley sits down with head football coach Billy Napier as the Gators wrap up spring practices and the annual Orange and Blue Game. At the Scholarship Endowment Dinner, Kelley gets a chance to discuss all the success of Florida Swimming and Diving with captains Emma Weyant and Jake Mitchell. "Kenna On Campus" with UF student Ke…

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Getting Weirder Than Lovecraft (w/ Graham Walmsley) 49:39

3M ago49:39

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Support the show! Today, we're talking to Graham Walmsley, the celebrated game designer behind tabletop RPGs like Cthulhu Dark and A Taste for Murder, larps like Will That Be All, and lovecraftian scenarios for games like Trail of Cthulhu. He's also the author of two non-fiction books called Stealing Cthulhu about telling lovecraftian stories and P…

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Adapting a Text 41:52

3M ago41:52

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Hannah and Evan talk about how to transform a beloved movie, book, or show into a game, using their latest project as an example: An adaptation of a 1779 book of cosmetic chemistry, The Toilet of Flora. EPISODE LINKS/CREDITS: Design Doc intro/outro theme by Pat King Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Toilet of Flora: https://www.gutenber…

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Gator Tales #30: Chimere Dike, Mike Holloway, Scott Stricklin 34:21

3M ago34:21

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It's episode 30 and we're bringing you a preview of the Orange and Blue Weekend - and beyond. This episode features a lineup of guests poised to make an impact for the Gators. We start with Chimere Dike, the talented wide receiver stepping onto The Swamp for the first time in the Orange and Blue Spring Football Game after transferring from Wisconsi…

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Sarah Langan, author of "A Better World" 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Sarah grew up on Long Island and got her MFA in creative writing from Columbia University, and also received her Master’s in Environmental Health Science/Toxicology from New York University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, daughters, and rabbits.She’s received three Bram-Stoker awards for her fiction, and her work has often been included…

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Gator Tales #29: Kelby Collins, BT Riopelle, Scott Stricklin 34:07

3M ago34:07

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In Episode 29, Sean Kelley starts on the practice field and visits with Gators defensive lineman Kelby Collins. Collins is set to be a big part of the Florida defense, and he discusses the changes being made this Spring and shares about his upbringing in Alabama. Then, from the diamond, it's a visit with former Gators baseball catcher, now broadcas…

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The Awards (w/ Nico MacDougall and Tan Shao Han) 38:51

3M ago38:51

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⁠Support this show! This week, we're talking to Nico MacDougall and returning guest Tan Shao Han about The Awards, an alternative tabletop RPG awards project. Show Notes: 03:56 Introductions 13:31 Being a judge 16:09 The process of picking a winner 21:30 Who should be a judge? 25:36 Infectious Enthusiasm 27:59 Tyranny of Numbers: Breaking down subm…

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Gator Tales #28: Carlos Alvarez & Keegan Rothrock 44:15

3M ago44:15

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Episode 28 features a Gator legend and perhaps one in the making. Sean Kelley visits with College Football Hall of Famer, Carlos Alvarez. "The Cuban Comet" still holds the Gators all-time record for receiving yards and is the subject of a re-launched documentary about his career at Florida, his successful professional life in Law, and his on-going …

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Megan Collins, author of "Thicker than Water" 49:12

4M ago49:12

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https://www.megancollins.comMegan Collins is the author of Thicker Than Water, The Family Plot, Behind the Red Door, and The Winter Sister (Atria/Simon & Schuster). She received her B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, and she holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Boston University, where she was a …

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Gator Tales #27: Tyrese Samuel & Kevin Harlan 20:56

4M ago20:56

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Episode 27 is a special March Madness edition from Indianapolis. The Gators return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. Sean Kelley talks with the Gators starting power forward Tyrese Samuel about the Gators going dancing, the team's secret sauce and the injury to teammate Micah Handlogten. This episode also features a visit with i…

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Working around a Job 44:25

4M ago44:25

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In a perfect world, we'd make a living just making roleplaying games. But sometimes, duty calls, and you've got to work around another job. In this episode, we talk about rolling with the punches in a moment when the creative work is competing with a new and time-consuming reality—that of a day job. FOLLOW/CREDITS: Our games: turtlebun.com Patreon:…

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Gator Tales #26: Walter Clayton, Jr., Taurean Green 22:29

4M ago22:29

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Get ready to dive into the fervor of March Madness as the Gator Tales Podcast brings you an exclusive episode straight from the SEC Tournament, featuring none other than the stars of Gators Men's Basketball.Host Sean Kelley leads a captivating discussion with standout guard Walter Clayton Jr., who has taken the SEC by storm with his top-notch scori…

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Reading The F**king Manual (w/ Max Lander & Aaron King) 56:54

4M ago56:54

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Support this show! Today we're talking to Max and Aaron from RTFM. Maxwell Lander is a game designer, photographer, visual artist, and also musician with an album of dungeon synth. Aaron King is a game designer whose works including Patchwork World Sixth Edition. They are both the co-hosts of RTFM, an RPG book club podcast. Show Notes: [00:02:49] W…

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Kimberly Garrett Brown, author of "Cora's Kitchen" 46:30

4M ago46:30

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https://kimberlygarrettbrown.com/KIMBERLY GARRETT BROWN is Publisher and Executive Editor of Minerva Rising Press. Her work has appeared in Black Lives Have Always Mattered: A Collection of Essays, Poems and Personal Narratives, The Feminine Collective, Compass Literary Magazine, Today’s Chicago Woman, Chicago Tribune, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. He…

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Gator Tales #25: Graham Mertz, Colby Shelton, Scott Stricklin 40:14

4M ago40:14

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Episode 25 of the Gator Tales Podcast with Sean Kelley features Florida quarterback Graham Mertz and Gators baseball shortstop Colby Shelton. Mertz discusses his decision to stay at Florida for a second season, the start of Spring football practice and his new teammate DJ Lagway. Shelton shares his journey from Alabama back to play in his home stat…

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Gator Tales #24: Leanne Wong, Nolan Crist, Scott Stricklin 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Episode 24 visits with 15-time All-American Leanne Wong after her performance last Friday in No. 5 Florida’s upset of No. 2 LSU in front of another sellout Exactech Arena crowd. In that meet, Wong set the nation’s 2024 all-around high of 39.875 and her walk-off floor 10.0 not only sealed the team win, it was the final perfect mark needed to complet…

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Hiron Ennes, author of "Leech" 54:13

4M ago54:13

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https://www.hironennes.comHiron is a writer, musician and mad doctor based on the West Coast. Their areas of interest include forensics, infectious disease, and petting your dog. #HironEnnes #LeechVOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic h…

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Amina Akhtar, author of "Almost Surely Dead" 56:59

4M ago56:59

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https://www.aminaakhtar.workAmina Akhtar is a novelist and former fashion editor. Her satirical first novel, #FashionVictim, drew critical acclaim. Kismet, her second book, was set in the stunning and creepy world of wellness. Akhtar has worked at Vogue, Elle, the New York Times, and New York Magazine, where she was the founding editor of the women…

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Meeting Games Where They're At [w/ Quinns] 57:25

5M ago57:25

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Support the show! Today, we're talking to Quintin Smith aka Quinns, who has been reviewing boardgames for more than a decade with the iconic show, Shut Up and Sit Down. Then about 3 years ago, Quintin joined People Make Games to cover everything from Roblox's relationship to child labour to the battle for ownership and control of Disco Elysium, fro…

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Gator Tales #23: Ron Roberts, Lynda Tealer, Scott Stricklin 34:14

5M ago34:14

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Episode 23 introduces new football Executive Head Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator Ron Roberts. Deputy Athletic Director Lynda Tealer previews the 10th Annual “Stay in the Game” event, an initiative that began in 2014 to promote female student-athletes taking an active role inside athletics after their time as a collegiate athlete ended. Kenna Mc…

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Obsessions 48:28

5M ago48:28

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What’s the difference between a “theme” and an “obsession?” Inspired by a classic writing book from the ‘80s, we share our respective obsessions and talk about how they show up in our work, intentionally or otherwise. EPISODE MENTIONS: Learn how to play Go: https://online-go.com/learn-to-play-go Learn how to smell things (Introduction to Perfumery …

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Gator Tales #22: Ron Coleman, Jac Caglanone, Scott Stricklin 48:10

5M ago48:10

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In celebration of Black History Month, Episode 22 holds a special conversation with the groundbreaking Ron Coleman. Known for being the first Gators African-American scholarship athlete, Coleman is an All-American, six-time SEC champion, and a lauded member of UF's Hall of Fame. Apart from his athletic bravura, Coleman is also a respected veteran o…

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Games That Make You Cry In A Panera (w/ Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland) 50:27

5M ago50:27

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Support the show! On this episode, we have Hannah Schaffer and Evan Rowland, the two creators behind indie game design outfit, turtlebun. They've published games like Questlandia, Noirlandia, Damn the man save the music, Mud: a golem memoir, and many more. You can find more about those games at turtlebun.com. Evan and Hannah also co-host a podcast …

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Gator Tales #21: Billy Napier, Dudley Hart, Scott Stricklin 45:02

5M ago45:02

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In Episode 21, Sean goes one-on-one with Florida Football Head Coach Billy Napier. The wide-ranging conversation features Napier speaking to various staff and system changes in the program. Napier also discusses play calling responsibilities, the arrival of DJ Lagway, the Gators success in the classroom, and more. This episode also includes a visit…

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Authors E.A. Aymar & Lyn Liao Butler 53:25

5M ago53:25

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Lyn Liao Butler was born in Taiwan and moved to the States when she was seven. Before becoming an author, she was a professional ballet and modern dancer, and is still a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and yoga instructor. She is an avid animal lover and fosters dogs as well as volunteers with rescues.When she is not torturing clients or talk…

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Gator Tales #20: Korbe Otis, Phil Pharr, Scott Stricklin 43:42

5M ago43:42

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Episode 20 follows Sean on his return from Lexington, unravelling the transformative coup for men's basketball. Shifting the spotlight to softball, we hear from versatile outfielder Korbe Otis. Otis maps out her journey from Columbine High School, through the University of Louisville, to finding her niche with the Gators.Furthermore, Sean engages i…

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VOX VOMITUS with FRANCES WHITE, author of VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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Frances White, author of VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED1000 years of peace. A 12 day voyage.12 heirs on board all blessed with powers.But where there is magic there is murder.And one unlikely hero has to stop it all.'VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED is a fiendishly compelling locked room mystery brimming with character and heart that blew me away! White’s protagonist Ga…

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Gator Tales #19: Leilani Correa, Will Richard, & Scott Stricklin 27:16

6M ago27:16

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Episode 19 of Gator Tales kicks off with a chat with Leilani Correa, the current hotshot of the Gators Women’s Basketball Team. Correa opens up about her role as a seasoned leader of the team, her stellar recent performances, and her ambitions beyond her time in Gainesville.Transitioning to men's basketball, Sean catches up with Will Richard, the t…

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Gator Tales #18: Craig Fitzgerald & Lee Humphrey 42:20

6M ago42:20

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In this week's episode, Sean Kelley has an exclusive conversation with the newly appointed Director of Football Performance, Craig Fitzgerald. After 25 years of decorated service in both the NFL and College Football, Fitzgerald brings his wealth of experience to Billy Napier's staff. He joins Sean to talk about his extensive journey and his vision …

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Clay McLeod Chapman, author of "What Kind of Mother" 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Author of novels Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, story collections nothing untoward, commencement and rest area, as well as The Tribe middlegrade series: Homeroom Headhunters, Camp Cannibal and Academic Assassins. His new novel, What Kind of Mother, arrives on September 12, 2023.Upcoming projects include Quiet Pa…

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Better Never Than Late? 51:21

6M ago51:21

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Kickstarter stretch goals are notorious for getting project creators into trouble. Sometimes, they over promise content. Other times, they create financial strain. Often, it's all of the above. In this episode, we talk about Top Tracks, a stretch goal project we just completed that's so overdue... nobody even remembered it. CW: This episode contain…

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Gator Tales #17: ESPN's Jay Bilas and Zyon Pullin 23:58

6M ago23:58

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Here's our first installment of 2024 and this episode features Jay Bilas along with Zyon Pullin. Bilas is the lead analyst for ESPN's coverage of men's college basketball. He offers insight on the season so far, perspective on the changing landscape of the sport, and his insights on the Florida Gators. Pullin joins the Gators this season after tran…

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Tara Laskowski, author of "The Weekend Retreat" 47:16

6M ago47:16

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TARA LASKOWSKI is the author of the suspense novels The Mother Next Door, which was called a “polished and entertaining read” by The New York Times Book Review, and One Night Gone, which won the Agatha Award, Macavity Award, and the Anthony Award and was a finalist for the Lefty, the Simon and Schuster Mary Higgins Clark, the Strand Critics, and th…

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Bonus: Open Hearth's Games of the Year 2023 1:26:32

6M ago1:26:32

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A guest episode on the feed today as I share with you something from the folks over at Playing at the Hearth, the podcast from the Open Hearth gaming community. It's a nice, welcoming online place where people from all over the place get together and play games. It's like having access to a convention all year round. If you'd like to join, head ove…

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VOX VOMITUS EGGNOG EXTRAVAGANZA! 43:16

7M ago43:16

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It's the most wonderful time of the year...when Vox Vomitus pours the eggnog and spills the tea! Join us LIVE! https://www.jenniferannegordon.com/ https://afictionalhubbard.com/ #voxvomitusliterarypodcast #livepodcast #authorsinterviewingauthors #authorssupportingauthors #authorswhopodcast #literarypodcast #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #voxvomitus…

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