Best Perfect Brainstorm Podcasts (2024)

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How to Write LGBTQ+ Characters with Confidence and Care with Special Guest Sam Cameron 53:07

14d ago53:07

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Many writers want to include more LGBTQ+ characters in their novels, but they’re afraid of getting it wrong and doing more harm than good. If you’re one of those writers, this podcast episode is for you! My friend and colleague, Sam Cameron, explains exactly how every writer can feel empowered to write more inclusive stories. 🌟Take Sam Cameron’s qu…

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The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain of Narrative Drive 22:28

21d ago22:28

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→Sign up for my free workshop Create a Dynamic Character Arc For Your Protagonist. This workshop, which includes live coaching, will help you develop the foundation elements of your novel and bridge the gap between plot and character arc! https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/workshop You might have heard of Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict…

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Exploring The Benefits and Dangers of AI Use in Writing 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/AI Everyone in the writing world is talking about AI, but should you really buy into the buzz? In this episode I’m going to explore what it’s okay to use AI for in your writing and what I believe you should never use AI for. In this episode you’ll learn: 3 tasks it’s okay to use AI for. 3 tasks…

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8 Essential Hacks for Self-Editing Your Manuscript to Perfection 25:16

2M ago25:16

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Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/edit Almost every writer wants to get better at self-editing their work. But how? And which techniques improve your work the most dramatically? In this episode I’m going to talk about the self-editing hacks that will help you rapidly improve your work as you write and edit. In this episode you’…

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Unlock the 7 Subtle Truths About Story (That Will Make Yours Better) | Episode 16 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Snag my FREE workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/truth Ever wondered why your favorite novels feel so authentic and cohesive? It’s not about all the surface level editing you’ve been driving yourself crazy with. Instead, it’s about the deeper stuff. The bones of the narrative. In this episode I’m going to talk about the subtle parts o…

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7 Crucial Steps to Creating a Captivating Magic System For Your Novel | Episode 15 22:45

3M ago22:45

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Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/magic Ever wondered how to create an interesting and compelling magic system that readers will love? In this episode I’m breaking down exactly how to create a magic system that works. In this episode you’ll learn: The crucial importance of weaving an engaging magic system into your fantasy worl…

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9 Key Elements of Character Interiority | Episode 14 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

Snag my FREE interiority workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/interiority Have you ever wondered how to ensure your readers are so engrossed in your protagonist that they can put your novel down? In this episode I'm peeling back the layers of protagonist interiority and revealing how to create your protagonist's inner world and make yo…

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7 Key Facts You MUST Know About Your Protagonist (Before You Write Another Word) | Episode 13 17:18

4M ago17:18

17:18

What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages? Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a magnetic protagonist that readers can’t get enough of! In this episode you’ll learn: Why every novel …

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Show and Tell: The Secret Key to Better Scenes | Episode 12 8:17

4M ago8:17

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If you're a writer, you've likely encountered the timeless advice: "Show Don't Tell." While intended to enhance scene creation by encouraging vivid depiction over mere narration, this guidance has been misunderstood, leading to detrimental effects on otherwise strong novels. If you've questioned the validity of this advice, stay tuned as I debunk m…

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How to Turn a Narrative Summary into a Full Scene | Episode 11 42:23

5M ago42:23

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The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn: 1) How to know if an event in your novel actually needs to be a scene 2) the structure of a great scene 3) the 6 ele…

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The 10 Key Components of a Great Scene | Episode 10 36:02

5M ago36:02

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The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a great scene... but, unfortunately, it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. You need to understand: 1) What a scene is. 2) Whether a given event in your novel needs to be a scene. 3) The structure of a great scene. If you’re ready to learn all about how kick*ss…

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How to Write Backstory without Info Dumping | Episode 9 18:54

6M ago18:54

18:54

Backstory is an essential part of every novel. Without it, your protagonist doesn’t have a meaningful character arc and your story lacks depth. But writers are (understandably) scared to put backstory in their novel because they’re afraid of info dumping. Well, there is a way to strike a perfect balance. You CAN include valuable backstory AND avoid…

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7 Key Understandings to Help You Reframe Criticism | Episode 8 23:55

6M ago23:55

23:55

Criticism is one of the hardest things for writers to process and it sometimes leads to writers giving up on the craft or refusing to share their work with the world. If you’re ready explore the 7 key understandings that will help you reframe criticism for a healthier relationship with it, access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworlds…

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The 7 Golden Rules of Great Dialogue | Episode 7 22:28

6M ago22:28

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Nothing grabs readers’ attention like dialogue. That’s why it’s absolutely imperative to make sure that the dialogue in your novel is serving the story and making readers hungry for more. Ready to learn more about dialogue? Don’t forget to access the FREE dialogue checklist right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/dialoguechecklist If you’re r…

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How to Master the 4 Essential Layers of POV | Episode 6 17:57

6M ago17:57

17:57

Spoiler alert—there’s a whole lot more to POV than just first person, second person, and third person. There are actually 4 layers that you need to master if you want readers and agents to love your novel! So if you’re ready to master POV in 2024, dive into the episode and don’t forget to access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldsw…

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How to Become a Better Writer | Episode 5 18:49

7M ago18:49

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📘Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/better📘 ✨Fill out an application to my Powerful Writers, Powerful Novels Mentorship Program: manyworldswriting.com/mentorship ✨ Join the Many Worlds Writing Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012106499677937/?mibextid=oMANbw Do you want to hone your writing sk…

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The 7 Principles of Simple Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction | Episode 4 19:42

7M ago19:42

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Are you overwhelmed and frustrated by the complexity of worldbuilding for your fantasy and science fiction novel? Are things getting too complicated, too bloated, and too scattered? Are you worried that all those complex worldbuilding documents you found on Google aren’t really serving the core of the story you want to tell? Well, guess what? I’ve …

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The Surprising Key to Making Any Protagonist "Likable" | Episode 3 14:15

7M ago14:15

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Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/likable Are you worried that your protagonist might not be likable? Often as writers, we love our protagonists deeply, but readers might not be able to connect with them, which could sabotage your entire novel! In this episode, learn the 4 keys to making any protagonist likable …

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Use This Simple Technique to Write Your First Novel | Episode 2 14:07

7M ago14:07

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Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/storytelling Ever found yourself wondering if your novel might be missing a key ingredient, one that could keep readers and agents from fully connecting with your story? It's a common concern among writers – that sense that something's absent, leaving us scratching our heads in …

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The Most Important Part of Your Novel (That You're Probably Missing) | Episode 1 15:53

7M ago15:53

15:53

Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/point Are you worried that something important is missing from your novel? Something that might lock readers and agents out of the narrative and prevent them from falling in love with your work? Often, we writers recognize that something is missing, but we have no idea what. It’…

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The Many Worlds Writing Podcast Trailer 2:35

8M ago2:35

2:35

Welcome to the Many Worlds Writing Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too.By Heather Davis

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#5 Can Conversational AI Help With Accessibility and Professional Networking? 34:51

1y ago34:51

34:51

This episode's guest, Kerri Schrader, is founder of Mixtroz and an Inc. Female Founder 100 Honoree in 2022. We discuss how she is a 3x surTHRIVOR: open heart, breast cancer and entrepreneurship as a black woman. We also brainstorm to use Alexa as an accessibility aid at professional networking events. A Perfect Blend: Customer Retention is powered …

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#4 Can Physical Store Retailers Increase Customer Retention Using Conversational AI and Gamification? 30:37

1y ago30:37

30:37

This episode's guest, Ali Pinch, is a conversational designer for one of Australia's largest retailers. We discuss how she accidentally fell into conversational AI and brainstorm how physical store retailers can extend their post-purchase experience with chatbots. A Perfect Blend: Customer Retention is powered by MB Usable Security, LLC, and hosted…

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#3 Can A Voice App Turn Seasoning Food Into Brand Engagement? 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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This episode's guest, Ephraim Duronville, is the owner of Caribbean Seasonings. We talk about how he went from pre-law to entrepreneur and brainstorm if we can design a voice-first post-purchase experience for his seasonings. A Perfect Blend: Customer Retention is powered by MB Usable Security, LLC, and hosted by Dr. Paul McNeil. Contact us if you …

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#2 Can A Voice App Increase Customer Retention by Reducing Tech Consultant Meetings? 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

In this episode, we brainstorm with an integrator trying to simplify complex tasks for others, DeVesco Pierre, a Principal Consultant at Oracle. The challenge? To figure out how to increase customer retention by focusing on employee satisfaction. We talk about corporate culture, consultant frustrations, and more. We also talk about artificial intel…

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#1 Can Car Dealerships Increase Brand Engagement with Amazon's Alexa? 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

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In this episode, we brainstorm with battle-tested, Google Ads Certified Daniel Romero, the VP of Growth & Marketing, at Love and Science. We take on the challenge of figuring out how Car Dealerships can use Amazon's Alexa to create a voice application experience that increases brand engagement with customers between car purchases. A Perfect Blend: …

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E-I-E-I-Ohhhhhhhh (The Da Vinci Code) 41:46

3y ago41:46

41:46

Questions this week: What happened to all the quail? And how many times can we say "weird sex stuff" in an episode? Children's Book Review: Everyone Poops Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Memory Lanes (The Remains of the Day) 30:26

3y ago30:26

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Questions this week: How hard is it to avoid trademarks when making a children's book about toys? And has Anthony Hopkins been in any movie besides Silence of the Lambs? Children's Book Review: Good Night, Good Night Construction Site Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a fut…

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The Free Balloon (The Awakening) 38:30

3y ago38:30

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Questions this week: How many Adele lyrics can we fit into a single episode? And why did we think going on a bear hunt was a good idea? Children's Book Review: We're Going On A Bear Hunt Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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I Don't Want to Learn My Letters! (Catch-22) 38:13

3y ago38:13

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Questions this week: how is a classroom like war? And did Farrah Fawcett really paint with her butt? Children's Book Review: Where the Wild Things Are Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Bellyache! (Invisible Man) 42:07

3y ago42:07

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Questions this week: how does a bacterium find acceptance in the gut? And is Nathan's high pitched voice the scariest thing we've ever heard? Children's Book Review: Don't Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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Jane Pear (Jane Eyre) 35:22

3y ago35:22

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Questions this week: what does it take for a pear tree to grow? And why didn't we realize our calling as a Maroon 5 cover band sooner? Children's Book Review: Llama Llama Red Pajama Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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The Mattress With No Memory...Foam (The Bourne Identity) 34:46

3+ y ago34:46

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Questions This Week: Where can a mattress go in Manhattan to find some good swiss cheese? And is sleuthiness a word? Children's Book Review: The Pout Pout Fish Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Prehistoric Tattoo Archeology with Aaron Deter-Wolf of the Tennessee Division of Archeology 1:11:27

3+ y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Aaron Deter-Wolf is a Prehistoric Archaeologist with the Tennessee Division of Archaeology in Nashville, where he manages ancient Native American sites on State-owned lands and conducts archaeological excavations and research. In addition to his work in Tennessee, for the past decade Aaron has been a leading researcher in developing the archaeologi…

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Salamander Surprise! (The Great Gatsby) 37:25

3+ y ago37:25

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Questions this week: Isn't The Great Gatsby just the worst? And whose gills are the prettiest of them all? Children's Book Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Frankenstein Bubblegum (Frankenstein) 34:54

3+ y ago34:54

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Questions this week: How much bubblegum does it take to fix a Volkswagen? And who does that wolf think he's fooling? Children's Book Review: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (Thanks for the rec, Kaitlyn!) Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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Juice's Journey (The Grapes of Wrath) 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

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Questions this week: Who brings a bear to show and tell? And why the heck did Elvira rap? Children's Book Review: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Wing Fling (To Kill A Mockingbird) 34:58

3+ y ago34:58

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Questions this week: Why are squirrels just the worst? And how many times can a secret inheritance switch hands? Children's Book Review: I Love You To The Moon and Back Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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Gerkin Ahab's Quest for the Perfect Sandwich (Moby Dick) 33:09

3+ y ago33:09

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Questions this week: What does a pickle want and how does he get it? And how much poop talk is too much poop talk? Children's Book Review: Green Eggs and Ham Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!By Chicken Patty Mondays

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Go Away Big Brother! (1984) 34:28

3+ y ago34:28

34:28

Questions this week: What untimely fate awaits Kevin McAllister after Home Alone ends? And doesn't every children's book need a bucket full of rats? Children's Book Review: Good Night Moon Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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Hoof is in the Heart (Pride and Prejudice) 31:32

3+ y ago31:32

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Questions this week: You know you're not supposed to flush baby wipes down the toilet, right? And what the hell is a bing cherry anyway? Children's Book Review: Miss Nelson is Gaslighting. Support us on Patreon and follow us on twitter @FatherBother. And if you have a book you want us to kidify in a future episode, just shout!…

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Renee Little interviewed by Marc from Needlejig 1:38:48

3+ y ago1:38:48

1:38:48

Recorded live! Amazing interview with OK City tattoo artist Renee Little.By Gabriel Ripley

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Ep. 37 - One Year Anniversary Rehash 1:05:41

4y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

We review our best (and worst) ideas of the first year of the podcast and try to figure out if any of them have a future--either on the show or off. Obviously we're very into our ideas for Chaonica and Pokemon Legacy and will be building off of them in future episodes...but what about our other ideas? Who knows?!…

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Ep. 33 - Sphere Sending 43:31

4y ago43:31

43:31

Coronavirus is here to stay for a while and we've decided to make the best of it by inventing a sport that is inherently safe for the times we live in. We may not be the most sporty of spices, but we cooked up a pretty spicy sport here. Between recording and releasing this episode, we actually almost went out to play it. Almost.…

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Ep. 32 - Jake's Real Minecraft Treehouse for Grown-ups 54:44

4y ago54:44

54:44

So...Jake has a big ol' tree in his backyard and he claims he's going to build a treehouse in it, despite not knowing how to build stuff. So we turn to our old friend Minecraft to help us plan it out and bring it to life. Houston doesn't help because he's sick and also doesn't play Minecraft like the cool kids. Also, we take a trip North to Shelley…

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Ep. 31 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter #7 1:07:32

4y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Editor's Note: We went through several difficult technical issues when trying to record this episode and the final product had some weird audio issue. We salvaged as much as we could, but the audio is still a bit messy. Editor's Note #2: I, Houston Bodily, solemly declare the wrong winner of this episode was selected and will continue to argue this…

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Kari Barba, Jesse Smith, and Barbora Sharuzen - Tattoo Artist Interviews 1:02:50

4y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Featuring interview clips with Kari Barba, Barbora Sharuzen, and Jesse Smith interviewed by Guy Aitchison! Like and subscribe to know when the full length interviews go live. Who do you want to see interviewed? July 2020 TattooNOW Show. The previous show featuring Emy Blacksheep, Chet Zar, Gabe Leonard, Joanna Faferko, and AD Pancho https://www.you…

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Ep. 30 - Homemade: A Groundhog Story 50:29

4y ago50:29

50:29

Wait what's this!? Another homemade Quibi style remake of an untouchable classic film? That's right we giving the Homemade treatment recently given to Princess Bride and now turn it to the Bill Murray 1993 hit movie Groundhog's Day. Join as we discover how to over work Bill Murray and find out he has a 1-800 number as an agent.…

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Ep. 29 - Yot Club 53:14

4y ago53:14

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We're sell outs everyone. We just want to get rich with this podcast. So we decided to focus making the next hot App. Fortunately, if the Yot Club (TM TM TM) app doesn't work out, we basically found a new way to view "Malls" and maybe we can trick people into thinking it was our own idea.

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Bonus: Pokemon Legacy II - Grookeys & Dragons 1:40:55

4y ago1:40:55

1:40:55

This is part 2 of the Pokemon Legacy Bonus Series. The gang fends off a group of Grookeys, adds a new beat to their group, and finds the Team Rocket knock offs of Swatu. The first sign of trouble from the Conquista comes at the expense of finding a destroyed fire temple with yet more mysteries to resolve.…

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