Best Joshua Unruh Podcasts (2024)

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The Running of the WIPs 1:18:52

10d ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Show notes: Lani returns to the How Story Works mic to update everyone on her novels-in-progress and announce a new 10-month writing challenge designed to help writers get their drafts done, The Running of the WIPs! Learn more about the Running of the WIPs Subscribe to The Running of the WIPs Visit the new How Story Works website Apply for the 2025…

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Emotional Work for Writers (correct file) 56:15

8M ago56:15

56:15

NOTE: A mistake was made in the original posting of this episode; this is the correct audio file. My apologies! Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction proj…

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Emotional Work for Writers 56:15

8M ago56:15

56:15

Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project. Show notes: Apply to be part of the Year of Writing Magically 2024 cohort Not ready to apply? Sign up for t…

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Marketing & Writing Magically with Joshua Unruh 1:25:03

9M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Lani sits down with marketing professional and author Joshua Unruh to talk about how to market yourself as an indie author, and his experience as part of the 2023 Year of Writing Magically cohort. Show notes: Check out Trusted Housesitters Sign up for the Year of Writing Magically pre-workshop workshop! Apply to be part of the 2024 Year of Writing …

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Reframing with Melina Kantor 51:27

10M ago51:27

51:27

Lani sits down with writer Melina Kantor to talk about how sometimes the problem with our writing isn’t actually with our writing, but how we think about our writing. Show notes: Visit the new How Story Works website Apply for the 2024 Year of Writing Magically workshop Subscribe to the Dear Writer Substack Subscribe to the Dear Writer podcast RSS …

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Getting Quick and Dirty with Mignon Fogarty 50:24

11M ago50:24

50:24

Lani gets quick and dirty with Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, as they talk about the most powerful things people can do to improve their writing and how email is absolutely NOT obsolete. Check out Mignon Fogarty at Quick and Dirty Tips! Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscript…

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The Muddy Middle with Cara Stevens 1:06:59

12M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Sometimes you get 70 pages into a book and just... stop. Author Cara Stevens, best known for children's picture books, joins Lani to talk about her struggle to get past the muddy middle and finally finish a complete full-length draft. Learn more about Cara Stevens and Picture Perfect! Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Wor…

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Writing with ADHD 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Lani talks about her latest adventures, and blocks, in her writing process, and then talks to writer and podcaster Brandon Saiz about how his recent ADHD diagnosis opened up writing for him in new and surprising ways. Show notes: Get on the mailing list to be notified when applications open for 2024’s Year of Writing Magically Sign up for Lani’s fr…

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The Drafting Doldrums 45:09

1y ago45:09

45:09

Lani returns to talk about the drafting process, forgetting to do her homework, and what it's like to return to an active writing process after a long break. Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipper…

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Going Independent with Shipwrecked Comedy 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

In the newest episode of #HowStoryWorks, Lani interviews Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Persaud and Sinead Persaud about going independent as creatives. Also, updates on the Year of Writing Magically and Lani’s Dear Writer Substack. Show notes: Learn more about Shipwrecked Comedy Subscribe to Dear Writer Be the first to know when applications open for the 2…

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The Worse Abyss (Captain America: Winter Soldier #14) 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

53:46

“Bucky’s a survivor. He’s out there somewhere. I know it.” Lani and Joshua close up S2 of In the Gutter with the fabulous finale of Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Lettere…

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Necessary Evils (Captain America: Winter Soldier #13) 1:02:07

1+ y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

“That thing is cursed.” Lani and Joshua talk about connection in masculine community, cliffhangers in serial storytelling, and the value of knowing which friends to call in during a crisis. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (…

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The Old Yeller Conflict (Captain America #12) 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

47:19

“I heard you might need a friend.” Lani and Joshua contemplate Cap’s Old Yeller conflict and that dark reflection Lukin casts over the theme of friendship in Captain America: Winter Soldier #11. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lo…

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Muses, Magic and Bond (Kim Sherwood Interview) 1:14:39

1+ y ago1:14:39

1:14:39

This month, Lani is thinking about magic and muses, and James Bond! In an interview with Kim Sherwood, the author selected by the Ian Fleming estate to update the James Bond franchise, Lani and Kim talk about writing process, the value of ritual, and writing in Agatha Christie's house. Show notes: Order "A Wild and True Relation" from Lighthouse Bo…

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Expositional Gut Punch (Captain America: Winter Soldier #11) 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

42:50

“If you didn’t have me, there wouldn’t be anyone who really understood you.” William Faulkner said, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past,” and Cap proves that to be true when he sits down with Bucky’s file in Captain America: Winter Soldier #11. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Del…

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Real Housewives of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Captain America: Winter Soldier #9) 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

“Keep that mouth shut, and you may just get out of here alive.” It’s time for some Red Skull Cosplay and other S.H.I.E.L.Dy shenanigans as Lani and Joshua discuss Captain America: Winter Soldier #9. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ke…

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Who the hell is Bucky? (Captain America: Winter Soldier #8) 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

48:14

“Who the hell is Bucky?” Lani and Josh pick up with Cap with issue #8 in Ed Brubaker’s “Captain America: Winter Soldier.” Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death of Jack Monroe: John Paul Leon and Tom Palmer Letterers:…

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Punching Angels (JLA #7 Heaven on Earth) 1:08:01

1+ y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

“Time to play my favorite game: Damnation.” It’s Angels vs. Demons and pretty much everyone is the The Bad Guy as Lani and Joshua discuss JLA #7: Heaven on Earth. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Letterer) Get your copy of …

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Pulling Magic from the Air 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

It’s time to talk about magic, sleep and philosophy, and how all of that looks through a writer’s lens in the new episode of “How Story Works.” Show notes: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic A Year of Writing Magically Dear Writer Dr. Carl’s Sleep Advice No screens in the bedroom Wake up at the same time every day No naps Get your copy of How Story Work…

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Right Here (JLA#6 Fire in the Sky) 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

“Hell, like Heaven, is right here.” Lani and Josh dive deep into another mile-a-minute adventure with the JLA as the forces of Heaven and Hell start messing with Earth in JLA #6 “Fire in the Sky.” Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken …

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The Seeds of Villainy (JLA #5- Woman of Tomorrow) 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

“I just showed you a soul being born.” Lani and Josh sit down to discuss the reason why y’all should be reading comic books: JLA #5 “Tomorrow’s Woman.” Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Letterer) Get your copy of “How Story …

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The Patsy Glasses ( Hellcat: Snowball Effect #5) 1:14:27

1+ y ago1:14:27

1:14:27

“Human. I never liked you.” Lani and Joshua pull in Jean David Michel of Megabrain Comics to settle the debate over Patsy Walker: Hellcat or Bad Kitty? Comic book and credits: Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Kathryn Immonen (Writer), David Lafuente (Artist), John Rausch (Color Artist), David and Natalie Lamphear (Letterers), Stuart Immonen (Cover Artist) Ge…

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Patsy in Wonderland (Hellcat: Snowball Effect #3) 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

56:33

“It’s beans on toast and happy cowboy songs played on tiny guitars for everyone!” Will Joshua’s presentation of Patsy Walker as an Alice in Wonderland allegory help Lani finally start to like her? Maybe. Don’t count on it. Comic book and credits: Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Kathryn Immonen (Writer), David Lafuente (Artist), John Rausch (Color Artist), D…

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Make It Pretty (Hellcat: Snowball Effect #3) 45:46

1+ y ago45:46

45:46

“Once it’s happened, it’s a part of you forever.” Patsy Walker dazes and destroys as she blazes through Alaska with a magical menagerie in Hellcat: Snow Effect #3. Comic book and credits: Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Kathryn Immonen (Writer), David Lafuente (Artist), John Rausch (Color Artist), David and Natalie Lamphear (Letterers), Stuart Immonen (Cove…

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The Half of It 1:07:33

1+ y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

In the first solo HSW episode in years, Lani Diane Rich talks about the past and the future and the wonderful Alice Wu movie, "The Half of It." Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shoppin…

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It Means What It Means (Hellcat: Snowball Effect #2) 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

43:01

“Belief is for the unknowable. Fear is for what we do know.” Josh and Lani return to marvel at the weirdness that is Patsy Walker, Hellcat, fighting demon monsters in Alaska.By Lani Diane Rich and Joshua Unruh

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Basic Structures & How to Use Them 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

50:49

This week, Lani and Kelly talk about basic three-act, seven-anchor-scene structure. It’s not the only structure that will work, but it’s the one that will help you understand how structure works. Bookmark this one! Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer n…

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It's Patsy! (Hellcat: Snowball Effect #1) 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

“I’d like to see your angriest ursines, please.” Lani and Josh head to Alaska with Patsy Walker to take on magical bears. Yeah. You read that right. Comic book and credits: Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Kathryn Immonen (Writer), David Lafuente (Artist), John Rausch (Color Artist), David and Natalie Lamphear (Letterers), Stuart Immonen (Cover Artist) Get y…

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Bonus: Percolated Media interview with Lani 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Learn more about Percolated Media Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kell…

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Narrative Units 1:09:20

1+ y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Read the rest of Lani’s “Orange” script Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr…

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Structure in Theory 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

This week, Lani and Kelly talk about structure in narrative theory; why is it important, and how does it work? Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How …

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How Story Works returns! 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

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Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Learn about the writing coaching services Lani provides! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani D…

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Catch them when they fall (JLA V1.4 “Invaders from Mars”) 1:06:48

2y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

“Why should they need us at all?” “To catch them when they fall.” It’s philosophy, mythology and Martians in the final issue of Grant Morrison’s JLA. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Letterer) Get your copy of “How Story Wo…

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Is Batman okay? (JLA V1.3 “War of the Worlds”) 52:36

2y ago52:36

52:36

“I know your secret.” Things get dark in a fun, superhero way as Lani and Joshua fall backwards into the constantly escalating neon-colored churn that is Grant Morrison’s JLA. Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death of…

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8 Fingers on a Jet Ski (JLA: V1.2 "The Day the Earth Stood Still") 1:07:37

2y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Letterer) Get your copy of “How Story Works” Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more about Lani Find out more about Josh In The…

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JLAWTF (JLA V1.1 “Them!”) 1:19:52

2y ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison Get your copy of “How Story Works” Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more about Lani Find out more about Josh In The Gutter is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich and Joshua Unruh, and is released under a Creative Common…

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12 Identity Stories in a Trenchcoat (Captain America: Winter Soldier #7) 54:51

2y ago54:51

54:51

“Aren’t I just a double myself?” It’s unreliable narrator week on In the Gutter as Lani and Joshua spend some time with the various identities of Jack Monroe. Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death of Jack Monroe: Joh…

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For Buck's Sake (Captain America: Winter Soldier #6) 51:53

2y ago51:53

51:53

“This is where I died.” It’s all about messed-up memories and expendable exes as we finish up our first Captain America arc! Comic book credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death of Jack Monroe: John Paul Leon and Tom Palmer Letterers: …

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The Cold Shadow (Captain America: Winter Soldier #5) 53:40

2y ago53:40

53:40

“We have nothing but our winter.” The dark realities of war combined with superhero bombast have Lani and Joshua swooning over Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: Winter Soldier #5. Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death o…

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Exposisyphus (Captain America: Winter Soldier #4) 54:58

2y ago54:58

54:58

“Get it straight, Star Man. I’m here for one thing… revenge!” The action is tight and the exposition is heavy as Lani and Joshua take a look at Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: Winter Soldier #4. Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for…

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Bad Guy Whack-a-Mole (Captain America: Winter Soldier #3) 1:07:21

2y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

“Whatever’s going on, this is all just the beginning.” Lani and Joshua talk second acts and the way comics just love a bad acronym in Issue #3 of Captain America: Winter Soldier. Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death…

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The Past Isn't Dead (Captain America: Winter Soldier #2) 1:10:18

2y ago1:10:18

1:10:18

I was created because of him… in a way. It’s another day in New York with Captain Traumatica as Lani and Josh talk about dark reflections, the everlasting freshness of old trauma, and the 616’s love of acronyms. AID? Really? Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Ept…

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Captain Traumatica (Captain America: Winter Soldier #1) 1:20:05

2y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

“The two of us, locked in eternal combat down through the years. Keeping each other miserable. What would we even be without the other?” It’s all comics, only bangers as Lani and Josh launch their new podcast, “In the Gutter” with Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: Winter Soldier series. Get your copy of Captain America: Winter Soldier Get your copy of…

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In the Gutter: Teaser 2:09

2y ago2:09

2:09

Show notes: Get your copy of Captain America: Winter Soldier Get your copy of “How Story Works” Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more about Lani Find out more about Josh In The Gutter is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich and Joshua Unruh, and is released under a Creativ…

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How Story Works: Audiobook Sample 7:19

2+ y ago7:19

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How Story Works: An elegant guide to the craft of storytelling is available now! Here's a quick sample from the audiobook, and you can find all the versions here: How Story Works (Kindle) How Story Works (Paperback) How Story Works (Audible) Season 4: Structure coming in 2022! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Bonus: Dear Writer 15:56

3y ago15:56

15:56

Learn more about Dear Writer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Chipperish Media

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WandaVision S1 1:25:36

3+ y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Show Notes: LUA 33: Age of Ultron LUA 58: Ant Man and the Wasp LUA 59: Captain Marvel LUA 64: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S4.1-8 LUA 67: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S5.1-10 GAY TIMES: “WandaVision just introduced one of the MCU’s first gay superheroes,” by Sam Damshenas THE ADVOCATE: “Why Queer People Love WandaVision’s Agatha,” by Daniel Reynolds COMIC BOOK…

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Arrival 57:46

3+ y ago57:46

57:46

Show notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this…

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? 58:33

3+ y ago58:33

58:33

Show notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this…

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