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This book is not for dummies, but it is a guide for the modern indie author. Big Publishing spends big bucks on professional copywriters who make terrible books sound good. Meanwhile, indie authors can't get traction for their remarkable books, and inferior pulp with more spit and polish takes the spotlight. Most authors suck at writing sales and marketing copy for their own books. Not because they're terrible writers, but because writing copy is completely different from writing a book. The ...
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The SS Watercress has seen better days. Its captain hasn’t been sober in a decade, mutant rats are plotting a coup, and the chief engineer keeps eating pills he finds on the floor. Still, despite the odds, the old bucket manages to keep flying high—just not as high as the captain.
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Mary and Max" (2009) which came highly recommended from Ryan. The Listening People's recommendation for next episode is “Bodies Bodies Bodies” (2022), so make sure to check that out. If you have…
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This week's running order... I’m voting for Keith… Location: AC: Lake Geneva SW: Sick Bay Involuntary Sponsor of the Week: Armand Duplantis - world record pole vaulter. No, not that one. Competes for the Swedes Messi of Pole Vaulting - Duplantis is the world outdoor and indoor record holder (6.25 metres or 20 feet 6 inches, and 6.22 metres or 20 fe…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Rashomon" (1950) which came highly recommended from Bartek. Ryan's recommendation for next episode is “Mary and Max” (2009) so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback, questions, c…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Babylon" (2022) which came highly recommended from The Listening People. Barterk's recommendation for next episode is “Rashomon” (1950), so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback,…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" (2006) which came highly recommended from Ryan. The Listening people's recommendation for next episode is “Babylon” (2022), so make sure to check that out. If…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Sailor Beware" (1952) which came highly recommended from Bartek. Ryan's recommendation for next episode is “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” (2006) so make sure to check that out. If you have…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Burn After Reading" (2008) which came highly recommended from The Listening People. Bartek's recommendation for next episode is “Sailor Beware” (1952), so make sure to check that out. If you hav…
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This week, in the week of Independence Day in the US, and Elections in the UK: Tractors pulling out of DEI while doing DEI https://twitter.com/TractorSupply/status/1806417863885902217/photo/1 The history of boycotts Self-censoring ERR Bound, handcuffed and forced to listen to a radio show. Don’t go to Oslo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vhD59ac7…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Larry Crowne" (2011) which came highly recommended from Ryan. Listening people's recommendation for next episode is “Burn After Reading” (), so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedb…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Any Questions For Ben?" (2012) which came highly recommended from Bartek. Ryan's recommendation for next episode is “Larry Crowne” (2011) so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback…
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I asked Ace yesterday "why do we do this?". "1. Fun. 2. Fun. 3. Trying out new material for our talks. Which is why sometimes it's rubbish...." This week, we cover: Pigeons in airports and frogs in backpacks; Snakes on paddle boards and Ace's pumpkin patch; Donating blood rather than tweeting opinions; Bolshie ≠ Bullshitty; Mail Jumpers (not Male J…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "On the Silver Globe" (1988) which came highly recommended from The Listening People. Bartek's recommendation for next episode is “Any Questions For Ben?” (2012), so make sure to check that out. …
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This week, we talk about loneliness and social isolation, and what we can do about it. And then, the usual combination of rants about everything from nationalizing Uber, hot dogs and chestnuts, Ace's weird relationship with turkeys, drowning influencers while birthing stars, delegating vs abdicating, fake waterfalls and access to nature. And it tur…
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Ace and Scott a little punchy this week as they wade through... software inflation and white men inflation on AI boards; Spotify content with cheap content; EV trucks may kill you, but it will be clean power - from Texas; Mexican women rise to the top, while Modi is moderated in India; Statecraft and stagecraft at D-Day commemorations; Paratrooper …
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This week we're introduce new sections: Perri's Scope, and Wayne's Wrong. And we talk... Bumbling Apologies Sober Hours in Dublin? Not Kicking the Kicker Enough Things Can Only Get Wetter (British Elections) Promiscuous Mice Turbulent Coverage, and emergency landings (not in Wrexham, Jamaica would be better). Formenting Azerbaijanis The Women with …
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Cabaret" (1972) which came highly recommended from Ryan. Listening people's recommendation for next episode is “On the Silver Globe” (1988), so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedb…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Mean Creek" (2004) which came highly recommended from Bartek. Ryan's recommendation for next episode is “Cabaret” (1972) so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback, questions, comm…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Repo! The Genetic Opera" (2008) which came highly recommended from The Listening People. Bartek's recommendation for next episode is “Mean Creek” (2004), so make sure to check that out. If you h…
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Due to an unexpected pit stop, the crew discover they have some time on their hands. The Cap’n naturally starts drinking (to excess), Lungz reflects on his formative years (bleak as they were), Zach plays the slot machines (he thinks), and Gutman finally reveals the shocking truth as to why she left the pilot corp.…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "The Nanny Diaries" (2007) which came highly recommended from Ryan. The Listening People's recommendation for next episode is “Repo! The Genetic Opera” (2008), so make sure to check that out. If …
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Live(ish) from the montañas of Montana, another misadventure with your hosts Flotsam and Jetsam. This week, a full hour (sorry, maybe?) of the usual... On the docket: Adorable Little Airport Ladies Parqhorses Pickle Rick Bomb Balloons Aid & TikTok Industrialized digital exploitation Google on going faster Rules and regs of brawling in the North Den…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Lagaan" (2002) which came highly recommended from Bartek. Ryan's recommendation for next episode is “The Nanny Diaries” (2007) so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback, questions…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "The Omen" (1976) which came highly recommended from The Listening People. Bartek's recommendation for next episode is “Lagaan” (2001), so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback, q…
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This week we delve into Doom Loops in cities... celebrate German janitorial staff smuggling art onto walls of bourgeois (Ace-style) galleries... talk Asian alliances and paying more attention to nuclear armed powers with fragile governments... we're cocaining our way through the Caribbean toward Yorkshire Burritos as we talk about how to address im…
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Pictures Powwow is the show in which we discuss a film that has been recommended whether it by us or you the listening people! In this episode, we covered "Bicentennial Man" (1999) which came highly recommended from Ryan. 's recommendation for next episode is “The Omen” (1976), so make sure to check that out. If you have any feedback, questions, co…
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