Best Transgressive Fiction Podcasts (2024)

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"The Halloween Cupcake Murder" Cozy Mystery Anthology/Liz Ireland/Carlene O'Connor/Carol Perry 1:39:45

4d ago1:39:45

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Brett and Melanie explore the themes of Halloween, discuss their personal experiences with costumes, the nostalgia of past Halloweens, and the changing nature of the holiday. They delve into Halloween traditions, share trivia, and introduce cozy mysteries as a fun genre for the season. The discussion includes discussion of three cozy mystery novell…

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Let's F*ckin Grove! 1:14:12

4d ago1:14:12

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Send us a text This episode we chat about Ryunosuke Akutagawa's 'In A Grove' (1922) and Akira Kurosawa's adaptation, Rashomon (1950). What even is truth, man? Also, catch Fresta on Rare Candy's 'Psi Ops' series talking about Rudolf Steiner: https://rarecandy.substack.com/p/psi-ops-vol-2-how-to-know-higher Support the show…

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The Place of Dead Roads 1:00:19

16d ago1:00:19

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Send us a text The New Era begins with new co-host Matt Fresta. Fresta is the editor of Rango Tango Magazine and is now the "second mic." For this first episode, we chat about William S Burroughs, 'The Place of Dead Roads', a psychedelic, gunslinging Western with science fiction elements and Burroughs' trademark deconstructionist schtick. On the Pa…

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Book Discussion; "The Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti; Bookish Introverts Podcast 2:00:56

28d ago2:00:56

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Brett and Melanie discuss Frank Peretti's influential novel, This Present Darkness, exploring its themes of spiritual warfare, character dynamics, and the impact of the supernatural on everyday life while also reflecting on the relevance of the book's themes in today's society.By Brett Nelson

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Angela Ruth Strong "Fiance Finale" Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; Ep 11 1:13:17

26d ago1:13:17

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Brett and Melanie talk with Christian Fiction Rom-Com author Angela Ruth Strong, who shares insights about her writing process and the adaptation of one of her books into a movie. They delve into her latest work, 'Fiancé Finale.' The discussion is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, reflections on the writing journey, and romantic comedies in li…

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Random Bookish Discussions and Getting to Know Podcast Hosts; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:32:26

1M ago1:32:26

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We hope you enjoy a this episode with a different theme. Brett and Melanie share their personal reading and writing journeys, discussing the books that shaped their early years and the challenges they face as writers. They reflect on their favorite authors, the impact of feedback on their writing, and the importance of exploring different genres. T…

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Book Discussion; R.S. Ingermanson's "Transgression: City of God" Christian Time Travel Novel 2:04:53

2M ago2:04:53

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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'Transgression: City of God' by R.S. Ingermanson. The book combines time travel and science fiction themes in which characters go back in time to 57 A.D. to prevent an assassination on the Apostle Paul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:17 The Author and His Work 15:48 Exploring Time Travel and Wormhol…

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"A Tangled Web" by L.M. Montgomery; Classic Fiction Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:59:05

3M ago1:59:05

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Summary Brett and Melanie discuss L.M. Montgomery's book classic 1931 novel, 'A Tangled Web.' They talk about Montgomery's biography, including her upbringing, writing career, and personal life. The book revolves around a family gathering called a 'levy,' where the matriarch, Aunt Becky, reads her obituary and will, causing tension and conflict amo…

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Lisa Wingate's "The Prayer Box" Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:47:48

3M ago1:47:48

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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Prayer Box' by New York Times best-selling Christian Fiction author Lisa Wingate. They talk about the concept of prayer boxes and their personal experiences with prayer. They explore the main character Tandy's journey of starting over and her struggles with addiction and relationships. They mention the signif…

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100 Pages A Day 49:26

3M ago49:26

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Send us a text A return after a long hiatus! There was a family tragedy so I took some time off. But we are back to regular programming. I'm talking about how apparently it is bad to expect college students to read 100 pages per day, why straight men don't read novels, also doing a few recommends at the end! Recommends: Scavenger's Reign Crooked Sm…

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Episode 8: Death 41:46

3M ago41:46

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: As Below So Above by David Joez Villaverde @academicjuggalo on twitter an…

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Author C.O. Wyler Interview; the Rapture/Tribulation/End Time Events; Bookish Introverts Podcast 2:01:05

3M ago2:01:05

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Brett, Melanie, and podcast guest author C.O. Wyler discuss her books "Untaken" and "Untaken, Too" which explores the topic of the rapture. They touch on various topics including: The rapture, The tribulation period, AI, aliens and UFOs and the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its relation to the rapture, the fear surrounding AI and its pot…

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Episode 7: Exhaustion 47:16

4M ago47:16

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: A Hummingbird Flew Into Our Apartment by Samantha Kennedy Afterbirth by C…

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A Trial of Innocents by Legal Suspense Author Michael Swiger; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:11:57

4M ago1:11:57

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Summary In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss the novel 'A Trial of Innocents' by Michael Swiger. They provide a brief biography of the author and highlight his work in prison ministry. They also discuss the title of the book and its play on words. The conversation then delves into the main characters, including Daniel Solomon, a lawyer who …

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Angela Hunt Interview/Author of Historical Biblical Fiction 1:10:11

4M ago1:10:11

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie interview author Biblical Fiction author Angela Hunt. They discuss Angela's background, her writing process, and her approach to historical and biblical fiction. Angela shares insights into her research methods and the challenges of writing in different genres. They also touch on the importance of accuracy in hist…

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The Big Bukowski feat. Leah Lane and Dean Adams from Rosegarden Funeral Party 1:11:21

4M ago1:11:21

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Send us a text This episode, I go out in Deep Ellum, Texas with post-punk/goth icons Rosegarden Funeral Party and we talk about Bukowski with lead singer Leah Lane and drummer Dean Adams. Follow Leah and the band here: https://www.instagram.com/rosegardenfuneralparty/?hl=en If you're in Dallas on the weekend of the 6th of July, 2024, come to Obitua…

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Episode 6: Violent Convulsions 56:06

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: Theophagy by Lucy Elizabeth Allan @leallansghost on twitter Painter by Ma…

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God's Eye View 37:39

5M ago37:39

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Send us a text A short episode on the use (or lack thereof) of the third person omniscient point of view in modern novels after recently revisiting Dickens. Support the showBy Getting Lit

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Episode 5: Dead Weight 32:43

5M ago32:43

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: Aprire by Katie Burke Little Baddie Shitlist by Ariel Clark Semyck @mouse…

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They talk about their personal connection to the book and the series, the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the characters and their development, the controversy surrounding Edmund's actions, and the differences…

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The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

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In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation …

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Episode 4: The Shifting Shadows of Witch Craft Magazine 39:04

5M ago39:04

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: A Desert by Blake Butler, @blakebutler on Twitter and blakebutler.substac…

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Big Little, Big Series III: Old Law Farm feat. John 1:15:47

6M ago1:15:47

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Send us a text Part 3 in our series on John Crowley's Little, Big, covering book 3: Old Law Farm. Subscribe to Patreon for the bonus episode where we talk about Alice Munro and her relationship to Crowley's work: www.patreon.com/gettinglit Support the showBy Getting Lit

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"One Tuesday Morning" by Karen Kingsbury; S1E2 1:56:33

5M ago1:56:33

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie discuss Karen Kingsbury's book 'One Tuesday Morning' and share their personal thoughts about the day of the September 11th attacks. They talk about the impact of the attacks, the changes it brought to society, and the importance of not shying away from discussing difficult topics. The book revolves around two coup…

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Episode 3: Sick Pleasure 59:55

6M ago59:55

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: Delivery by Kayla Jean The Necessary Dark by Chelsea Laine Wells, @chelse…

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Episode 2: The Pointlessness Of Witch Craft Magazine 40:04

6M ago40:04

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: A basic Resemblance by Will Vandenberg on Twitter @wvandenberg12 Concerni…

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S1E1 The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt Book Discussion 1:14:53

6M ago1:14:53

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In this episode, Brett and Melanie introduce their new podcast and discuss their different reading preferences. They also talk about their plans to feature both well-known and lesser-known authors on the show. They then dive into a discussion about the book, 'The Woman from Lydia' by Angela Hunt, highlighting the main characters and the unexpected …

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The Bookish Introverts Podcast Official Trailer 1:17

6M ago1:17

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On The Bookish Introverts Podcast, Amazon Best-Selling Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer will discuss the books they've recently read and loved. They love discussing Christian Fiction books as well as clean secular ones, and they'll even speak with many great authors along the way.By Brett Nelson and Melanie Dyer

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Grunts in Space II: The Forever War feat. GldPny 1:35:33

7M ago1:35:33

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Send us a text Gldpny aka Erik joins me for part two of the two-part series on classic military science fiction. This episode is on Joe Haldeman's The Forever War, which is a "novel in response" to Heinlein's Starship Troopers, but also very much its own thing. And over on Patreon, we talk about online friendships, the power and downsides of "scene…

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Episode 1: The Revival of Witch Craft Magazine 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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Inside the Coffin is Witch Craft Magazine’s new podcast. An auditory resurrection of its past. In each episode Julia Fisher and Genevieve Jagger dig up a selection of stories, poems and prose from the last 8 issues of Witch Craft for your entertainment. This episode features: Calibration by August Smith, @augustjsmith on all platforms Rots by G Gil…

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Big Little, Big Series II: Brother North-Wind's Secret feat. John and Yeerk.P 2:10:54

7M ago2:10:54

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Send us a text Part 2 of our read-along of John Crowley's Little, Big. John joins me once again, and we have special guest star Yeerk (from the recent Mr Palomar episode) on the episode as well. Don't be a bitch and read this book about fairies with us! For extra content, including access to Getting Lit Podcast aftershow, Back Matter, head to http:…

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Inside The Coffin Trailer 1:25

7M ago1:25

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Subscribe now! For more information about Witch Craft Magazine visit www.witchcraftmag.com or follow us on Instagram @witchcraftmagazine and Twitter @witchcraftmagBy Witch Craft Magazine

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PREVIEW Dhalgren (Rare Candy Gain of Fiction 30 feat. Matt Sini and E Rathke) 44:41

7M ago44:41

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Send us a text This is a cross post from Rare Candy's Gain of Fiction series featuring yours truly as well as former guest Eddy Rathke, hosted by Glen and Psi from RC. We look at Samuel R. Delany's classic and very wild science fiction experimental novel, Dhalgren. To access the full episode as well as Getting Lit Podcast's aftershow, Back Matter, …

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Grunts in Space I: Starship Troopers feat. GldPny (aka Erik Harris) 1:29:27

7M ago1:29:27

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Send us a text Gldpny aka Erik joins me once more for a two-part series on classic military science fiction. First up is Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers. The next episode, released in a couple of weeks, will be on Joe Haldeman's The Forever War. And over on Patreon, we talk about the film Starship Troopers, whether it is a 'failed satire' as cl…

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Don't Look Back in Kenneth Anger feat. Ryan Simón 1:31:00

8M ago1:31:00

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Send us a text Ryan Simón, editor-in-chief of American Vulgaria magazine, joins me once more to talk about three films by the occultist homosexual filmmaker, Kenneth Anger. We talk Fireworks (1947), Scorpio Rising (1963), and Invocation of My Demon Brother (1969). You should be able to find all of these on YouTube. And over on the aftershow, Back M…

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Episode 8 - The More The Merrier 36:29

7M ago36:29

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Send us a text The season 1 finale sees the return of the studio's previous owner, who has brought a diabolical plan to flourish his hedonistic tendencies in the extreme. Meanwhile Angela and Caroline find a compromise to maintain their relationship, but will their strength endure the shock of what awaits them tonight at Consummate Professionals st…

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Afterlife of the Death of the Author 57:37

8M ago57:37

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Send us a text Talking about a recent online discussion about the Starship Troopers film and how people who are into the death of the author concept tend to invoke the author when expedient, as well as how the death of the author concept is used and abused these days. Subscribe to the Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/gettinglit Support the sh…

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Episode 7 - Transgression 30:26

8M ago30:26

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Send us a text Frankenstein is on the cards for the creative team at Consummate Professionals, and both Angela and Lloyd are beyond approach with overwhelming emotional discord. Can Wallace maintain balance during such turbulent times? Or will the arrival of trans porn star Sammy Blake throw a spanner into the works? Who will be the first to commit…

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Episode 6 - The Incredulous Bulk 27:24

8M ago27:24

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Send us a text It's Caroline's birthday and her wish is to be toured through Angela's studio, despite their schedule for today. The remarkable Alan Phallus, biggest p***s in the UK, and the worst voice in the world, for a worship fetish video. Meanwhile Lloyd and Amy are trying to wrangle a tiny runaway rodent without ruining either the shoot or th…

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Big Little, Big Series I: Edgewood feat. John 1:14:15

8M ago1:14:15

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Send us a text Former guest John joins me for the first of a six-part, monthly slow read of John Crowley's Little, Big. This quirky, beautiful novel is sizeable. So over the next six months, we will be meeting and discussing each section of the book. Read along with us. Join our cute little book club dedicated to the greatest American fantasy novel…

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Episode 5 - Thrills and Phils 28:55

9M ago28:55

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Send us a text Angela's first official production is on today's menu, making the first homosexual male presentation the studio has ever had. Wallace however is left bereft and heart broken when Cindy is brought forward to direct in his place, what scheme of redemption will he rope the off-set crew into? And what will Cindy do with creative control …

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Mr Palomar feat. Yeerk.P 1:59:49

9M ago1:59:49

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Send us a text This episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Yeerk to chat about Italo Calvino's final novel, Mr Palomar. We talk about Yeerk's battles against people who believe in "misinformation" and "AI art", humanism, encountering the world as it is and describing it, Italo Calvino's work more generally, looking at art and literature texturally, a…

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Episode 4 - Chivalry Will Get You Nowhere 28:46

8M ago28:46

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Send us a text It's a new day at Consummate Professionals, and Wallace is enamoured with their special guest Ken Starz, famed for his smooth and charismatic nature that wins everyone over, except his supposed conquest for the day; Cindy, who may have had enough of the porn star life... Can anyone rectify the situation? Angela? Lloyd? The cleaning l…

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Gold Coast Confidential feat. Iain Ryan (PREVIEW) 1:18:49

9M ago1:18:49

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Send us a text Australian crime writer Iain Ryan joins me live from a bar in Brunswick East to talk about his new book of Gold Coast noir, The Strip, as well as his major inspiration, James Ellroy's L.A. Confidential. We talk about the crime novel genre, hardboiled style, the difficulties in reading Ellroy, Australian culture and literature and mor…

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Episode 3 - S&M Mess 27:48

9M ago27:48

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Send us a text Angela has conflicting feelings about the return of the startling Madam Bosom, who has returned to the studio to do what she does best, causing Angela to be more than a little distracted. Wallace and Lloyd do their best to moderate, but with Cindy having a well earned day off, can the studio hold on without her? And can Cindy manage …

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Episode 2 - Special Delivery 24:16

9M ago24:16

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Send us a text Wallace's latest production, the classic 'pizza delivery' routine, has been given notes to make it more accessible and less dated, much to his displeasure. Meanwhile Angela is interviewing new potential crew, including Lloyd's close mate Gavin who brings more to the table than anticipated. The shoot of the day endures arguments and m…

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Episode 1 - Regime Change 28:36

9M ago28:36

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Send us a text The first day at work in a new job can be tense at the best of times, but for the new owner of an adult film studio, it is practically a minefield. Angela Whittle is the new owner and manager of 'Consummate Professionals', taking on it's resident staff and projects, with only the support of her loving wife Caroline to keep her spirit…

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Grandma Ursula Tells Great Stories feat. J David Osborne 2:24:05

9M ago2:24:05

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Send us a text On this episode, writer and podcaster J David Osborne returns to talk about several short stories by the late science fiction grandmaster, Ursula K Le Guin. We talk about cultural relativism, anthropology, how Ursula's father's work with a lost Indian influenced her, influences in general, whether we would have sex with our clones, w…

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Eating In, Talking Out feat. Paul Dalla Rosa 1:34:05

9M ago1:34:05

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Send us a text Three-time guest of the pod and "Australia's Ottessa Moshfegh" Paul Dalla Rosa joins me at my house for bento takeout while we discuss Natsuo Kirino's crime novel, Out. In this book, a woman murders her husband and her workmates at a bento factory become implicated in disposing of the body. From there, an incredibly disturbing story …

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Cigarettes and Jünger feat. Nicolas Hausdorf 1:34:04

10M ago1:34:04

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Send us a text Recording on location from the smoke-wreathed vista at Siglo in Melbourne, I am joined by writer and researcher Nicolas Hausdorf to discuss German writer Ernst Jünger's post-apocalyptic novel, Eumeswil. We talk about the novel as a metaphor for Europe in the 70s, parapolitics, Jünger's politically awkward position, his aristocratic o…

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