Best With Scott Maberry Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Catriona Ward (August Derleth, Shirley Jackson, World Fantasy Award Winner) Author of Looking Glass Sound 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Catriona Ward on the podcast! Her latest novel is Looking Glass Sound published by Tor Nightfire. https://tornightfire.com/catalog/looking-glass-sound-catriona-ward/ https://us.macmillan.com/author/catrionaward I recently caught Catriona Ward at the Brookline Booksmith in Massachusetts, where she…

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Interview with C.S. Humble Author of The Light of a Black Star (The Light Sublime Book 3) 53:03

5M ago53:03

53:03

We are so happy to have author C.S Humble kick off Season 4! C. S. Humble is on a mission. He wants to help us be better people. The author of the now completed The Light Sublime Trilogy, two of a projected five books in the Blackwell series, and Minotaur, a collection of short stories, this award winning horror writer has a flair for placing moral…

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Nota Bene Episode 169: The State of the Semiconductor Industry with Reid Whitten of Sheppard Mullin 42:34

7M ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, Reid Whitten, Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin’s London office, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the state of the semiconductor industry, including the U.S. regulatory approach and the lessons it holds for other industries centered on advanced technologies. Why is there so much focus on the semiconductor industry? What’s new …

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Interview with Scott Kirkwood Co-Producer of A Disturbance in the Force (Documentary of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special) 1:14:23

7M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Happy holidays everyone! Or should we say Happy Life Day! :) For Generation X the 1978 Star Wars Holiday special is remembered as something that "just wasn't Star Wars". Delving into the creation of this unique event is the new documentary, A Disturbance in the Force. Directed by Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak the documentary offers fresh insights. Yo…

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Nota Bene Episode 168: How Patent Disputes Affect the Semiconductor Industry 37:00

7M ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, Harper Batts, partner in Sheppard Mullin Silicon Valley’s Intellectual Property Group and co-leader of its Semiconductor Industry Team, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the different forums for patent lawsuits, the complex nature of resolving semiconductor patent disputes, the timing to resolve the lawsuits and more. What We Dis…

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The 2023 Halloween Special: Interview with Nat Segaloff Author of The Exorcist Legacy 50 Years of Fear 57:53

8M ago57:53

57:53

Jake and Ron celebrate Halloween 2023 by chatting with Nat Segaloff about his remarkable new book The Exorcist Legacy 50 Years Of Fear! It was too much fun listening to Nat and all of his stories. And Nat is an authority of The Exorcist; He was friends with both William Peter Blatty and William Friedkin! If you are a true fan of The Exorcist you're…

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Happy Halloween! Interview with 2-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner Christopher Golden Author of All Hallows (Replay from Jan 2023) 47:51

9M ago47:51

47:51

Happy Halloween from the iOtians! We're celebrating by replaying our most downloaded episode ever! All Hallows takes place on Halloween Night in 1984. Do yourself a favor and read this book after all the trick-or-treaters are done taking your precious candy! Jake and Ron chat with the New York Times bestseller and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner …

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Interview with Bram Stoker Award Winner Cassandra Khaw and New York Times Bestseller Richard Kadrey Authors of The Dead Take The A Train 39:37

9M ago39:37

39:37

Ron and Jake welcome Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey to the podcast! They chat about their collaboration, the urban horror novel, The Dead Take The A Train. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more impressive horror co-writing team than Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. A British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, and Locus Award finalist, Cassandra …

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SIFF 2023 Interview with Peter Collins Campbell Director of Variations On A Theme 17:37

10M ago17:37

17:37

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to receive press credentials and had the opportunity to check out several short films and a few features. Ron met with Director Peter Collins Campbell to chat about his extraordinary short horror film Variations On A Theme. Peter cites David Lynch and David Cronenberg …

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Interview with Scott Leeds Author of Schrader's Chord 53:01

10M ago53:01

53:01

Ron chats with author Scott Leeds about his remarkable debut novel, Schrader's Chord! It's a visceral story about cursed vinyl records that open a gateway to the land of the dead. After his estranged father’s mysterious death, Charlie Remick returns to Seattle to help with the funeral. There, he discovers his father left him two parting gifts: the …

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John Carpenter's They Live 35th Anniversary 40:30

10M ago40:30

40:30

Happy Labor Day weekend! Put on the glasses and see the iOtians as they truly are: hideous skeleton-aliens with formaldehyde faces tricking you to go to sleep , obey, and consume! It's the 35th anniversary of John Carpenter's They Live! Jake and Ron reflect back on their memories of the fabled cult film. They Live (1988) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/…

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Interview with Leopoldo Gout Author of Piñata 1:05:29

10M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

I had a wonderful time chatting with Leopoldo Gout! Leopoldo has written several books, including Ghost Radio. Check out the audiobook. It's actually narrated by Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian! His latest horror novel, Piñata, published by Tor Nightfire and is now avaialable on audiobook, e-book, hardcover and paperback. It's th…

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Nota Bene Episode 167: New Restrictions on Investment in China with Michael Zhang and Reid Whitten of Sheppard Mullin 35:05

11M ago35:05

35:05

In this episode, Michael Zhang, managing partner of Sheppard Mullin's Shanghai office, and Reid Whitten, managing partner of the firm's London office, join host Scott Maberry to discuss a new law that, for the first time, will prevent some U.S. investments in China. What We Discussed in This Episode: Why would the United States impose a new trade r…

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Interview with Zach Kashkett Director of The Mad Writer 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

Ron welcomes Director Zach Kashkett about his new documentary, The Mad Writer. Zach is an accomplished editor. His documentaries include House of Secrets, Shawn Mendes in Wonder, and Sins of a Mother (due September 14th). All of which can be found on Netflix. The Mad Writer is Zach's first time in the director's seat. It debuted at this year's Slam…

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Interview with Pura Belpré Award Winner and Bram Stoker Nominee Vincent Tirado, Author of We Don't Swim Here 34:28

11M ago34:28

34:28

Jake and Ron welcome Pura Belpré Award Winner and Bram Stoker Nominee Vincent Tirado, author of the fantastic horror novel We Don't Swim Here! Bronwyn is only supposed to be in rural Hillwoods for a year. Her grandmother is in hospice, and her father needs to get her affairs in order. And they're all meant to make some final memories together. Exce…

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Nota Bene Episode 166: Mental Health in Great Organizations with Dr. Thomas Franklin and Dr. Marina Nikhinson of the Mindwork Group 43:25

11M ago43:25

43:25

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Franklin and Dr. Marina Nikhinson of the Mindwork Group join host Scott Maberry to explore what the best companies in the world are doing to promote the mental health and well-being of their people. What We Discussed in This Episode What does a mentally healthy organization look like? What do great organizations do to su…

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SIFF 2023 Let It Kill You Interview with Director David Cornue, Actors/Producers Adam Bucci and Adam Huss 28:45

12M ago28:45

28:45

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to receive press credentials and had the opportunity to check out several short films and a few features. One of my favorite films at SIFF was the short horror film Let It Kill You directed by David Cornue and starring Adam Bucci and Adam Hess. The film tells the story…

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Interview with 5-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner and Shirley Jackson Award Nominee, Lucy A. Snyder, Author of Sister, Maiden, Monster 38:54

12M ago38:54

38:54

Jake and Ron are honored to have the legendary Lucy A. Snyder as a guest for the podcast! We chat with her about her latest novel. Sister, Maiden, Monster published by Tor Nightfire. Lucy A. Snyder Lucy A. Snyder is the Shirley Jackson Award-nominated and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of 15 books and over 100 published short stories. H…

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Nota Bene Episode 165: Great Concepts in Compliance with Lisa Fine of the Great Women in Compliance Podcast 29:57

12M ago29:57

29:57

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Fine of Pearson PLC, and co-host of the Great Women in Compliance podcast. We discuss how companies can maintain vibrant compliance programs in an increasingly complex world. What We Discussed in This Episode: How do the best companies assess business risk and legal risk together? How does a deep understanding of…

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Interview with USA Today Bestseller Emma Mieko Candon Author of The Archive Undying 48:01

1y ago48:01

48:01

Emma Mieko Candon (she/they) is a bestselling queer author and escaped academic drawn to tales of devouring ghosts, cursed linguistics, and mediocre robots. Her work includes Star Wars: Ronin (2021), a Japanese reimagining of the Star Wars mythos, and the forthcoming The Archive Undying (2023), an original speculative novel about divine AIs, giant …

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SIFF 2023 Interview with Sarah Kambe Holland Director of Egghead & Twinkie 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to meet with Director Sarah Kambe Holland. Her debut feature film, Egghead & Twinkie, received much accolades at SIFF. It was one of the few films that were nominated for the prestigious New Cinema Competition Award and the Golden Space Needle Award (best film at SIFF)…

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SIFF 2023 Interview with Michael Gabriele Director of Get Away 17:36

1y ago17:36

17:36

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to receive press credentials and had the opportunity to check out several short films and a few features. One short film that received much attention was Get Away directed by Michael Gabriele. Get Away ended up winning Top Five Best Short Films at the Seattle Internati…

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Nota Bene Episode 164: Navigating the ESG Conundrum with Ray Marshall and Melissa Eaves 34:06

1y ago34:06

34:06

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin attorneys Melissa Eaves and Ray Marshall join host Scott Maberry to explore how the best companies in the world are navigating between directly conflicting regulatory guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives. What We Discuss in this Episode: What is the SEC doing regarding Environmental, Social a…

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SIFF 2023 Interview with Justin Robert Vinall Director of From The Depths 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to receive press credentials and had the opportunity to check out several short films and a few features. One of favorites was the short film From The Depths (directed by Justin Robert Vinall, and starring Giovanni Accettola, Allegra Sweeney, Rebecca Rose). It's about …

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SIFF 2023 Interview with Mike Simses The Director of The Unusualist 19:16

1y ago19:16

19:16

The 2023 Seattle International Film Festival was held on May 11-21. Ron was able to receive press credentials and had the opportunity to check out several short films and a few features. One of the films that was a stand-out was The Unusualist directed by Mike Simses and starring Matt Gourley. Mike not only directed the film, but was also the cinem…

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The Dark Descent Edited by David G. Hartwell (Remastered) 49:11

1y ago49:11

49:11

The Dark Descent episode was originally published in April, 2021. Recently, Tor.com published an article on The Dark Descent (link below). It reminded Ron that he always wanted to revisit the episode to remaster the sound (vocal presence and clarity) and edit it down. We hope you enjoy this remastered version! Jake and Ron discuss the seminal horro…

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From (Season 2), Dead Ringers, and Silo 1:04:49

1y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

The iOtians chat about From Season 2 on MGM+ formerly EPIX! Also, they watched Rachel Weisz in the new Dead Ringers mini-series, created and developed by the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated writer Alice Birch, on Prime. Jake and Ron also offer their thoughts on Silo on Apple TV+. From Season 2 on MGM+ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9813792/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 …

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Interview with New York Times Bestseller Christopher Paolini, Author of Fractal Noise (The Fractalverse Series) 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

Jake and Ron welcome legendary author Christopher Paolini! Even if you don't read genre fiction, you're likely to remember the story of the young man who at the age of nineteen became a New York Times bestselling author when his first book Eragonwas republished by Knopf in 2003, after a self-published debut and a grassroots marketing campaign the p…

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Nota Bene Episode 163: South Korea Update: Recent International Policy and Law Developments with Paul Kim and Scott Maberry 40:35

1y ago40:35

40:35

In this episode, Paul Kim, a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss recent developments in international policy and law impacting the U.S.-South Korea relationship, including the business significance of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit, the North Korean nuclear threat, and eff…

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Interview with New York Times Bestseller Kayla Cottingham, Author of This Delicious Death 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

Jake and Ron are so thrilled to have New York Times bestselling author Kayla Cottingham on the Wrath of the iOtians! Her first book, My Dearest Darkest, became a New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestseller. Her latest, This Delicious Death (Sourcebooks Fire) is a story about four best friends with a hunger for human flesh attend a music festiv…

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Interview w/ World Fantasy Award Winner and New York Times Bestseller Fonda Lee, Author of Untethered Sky 31:55

1y ago31:55

31:55

Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Fonda Lee on the podcast! Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the…

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Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, 5-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner Jonathan Maberry (Son of the Poison Rose) 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Jake and Ron welcome back New York Times bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner Jonathan Maberry! He chatted with us about Son of the Poison Rose (Book 2 of the Kagen the Damned Trilogy published by St. Martin's Press). Jake and Ron broke out their Hawaiian shirts to honor the legendary author of the Joe Ledger Series, The Rot and Ruin…

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Nota Bene Episode 162: Creating the Good Future with Gerd Leonhard of the Futures Agency 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

In this episode, futurist Gerd Leonhard, founder of The Futures Agency, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the future, including the role of futurism in corporate strategy, and how multinational companies should be planning for the “good future.” What We Discussed in This Episode: What are the tools for futurism, and how do they apply to running a…

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Interview with J.S. Dewes, Author of Rubicon 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

J.S. Dewes makes her 4th guest appearance on the Wrath of the iOtians podcast! Jake and Ron chat with Jenny about her latest novel, Rubicon, published by Tor Books. Jenny compares and contrasts the writing process of Rubicon vs. The Divide Series (The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet), discusses her role as a game writer for Humanoid Studios, and el…

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Nota Bene Episode 161: Africa Update: What the Rapid Evolution of the Commercial and Enforcement Environments Mean for International Business, with Andreas Stargard of Primerio 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

In this episode, Andreas Stargard, a co-founding senior member of Primerio, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss recent international law and policy developments in Africa, including the competition for business on the continent, the anticipation of further AfCFTA integration, and the evolving antitrust enforcement environment. What We Discussed In …

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Interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Antimatter Blues (The Sequel to Mickey 7) 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

30:39

Jake and Ron welcome back to the podcast Edward Ashton, author of the just-released Antimatter Blues, which is a sequel to Mickey 7 and published by St. Martin's Press. As most of you already know, Mickey 7 is being developed into a movie directed by Oscar-winning director of Parasite, Bong Joon-ho. He is also writing the screenplay. The title role…

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The 2023 Emerald City Comic Con 1:12:43

1+ y ago1:12:43

1:12:43

The Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle was on March 2-5 ! Once again Ron received a press pass and was able check out the events in the new Seattle Convention Center Summit Building. Since it is a brand new building it was finally great to have all events in one place. Ron was able to see some Main Stage events including the Scream Reunion Panel wit…

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Nota Bene Episode 160: European Update: Oliver Heinisch and Scott Maberry Talk Protectionism, Competition Enforcement, and Data Protection 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode, Sheppard Mullin partner Oliver Heinisch joins host Scott Maberry to discuss international law and policy trends in Europe, including the race for green energy, greater protectionism, and the outlook for competition enforcement. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are some implications of new signs of protectionism between the E…

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Twin Peaks Day 2023! 1:09:17

1+ y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

As most of the Wrath of the iOtians listeners/subscribers know Ron lives in the town of Snoqualmie, WA where Twin Peaks (Seasons 1 & 2, Fire Walk with Me, and The Return) was filmed! In the past two years, Snoqualmie, WA has celebrated February 24 (the day Agent Dale Cooper arrived) as Twin Peaks Day. This year there were so many great events. Ron …

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Interview with Marina Lostetter, Author of The Cage of Dark Hours 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Jake and Ron are excited to welcome back one of their favorite authors Marina Lostetter! Her new book, The Cage of Dark Hours published by Tor is now available! The Cage of Dark Hours is the second novel in the epic fantasy trilogy The Five Penalties, where the defeat of a serial killer back from the dead has pulled the mask off the myths and magic…

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Nota Bene Episode 159: U.S. Legislative Update: What to Expect from the Divided 118th Congress with Elizabeth Frazee and Chani Wiggins of TwinLogic Strategies 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

In this episode, Elizabeth Frazee, CEO and Co-founder of TwinLogic Strategies, and Chani Wiggins, Principal at TwinLogic, join host Scott Maberry to discuss what's likely on the horizon for the 118th Congress, including prospects for the debt limit and the potential for bipartisan action on a farm bill, tax extenders, and immigration reform. What W…

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Nota Bene Episode 158: The U.S.-China Trade War: How It Started and Where It’s Headed with Reid Whitten 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

In this episode, Reid Whitten, Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin's London office and a frequent Nota Bene guest, joins host Scott Maberry to discuss the U.S. China-trade war, including its origins, where the conflict could be headed in the future, and the potential implications for trading partners, multinationals, and individuals. What We Discus…

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Interview with New York Times Bestseller and 2-Time Bram Stoker Award Winner, Christopher Golden, Author of All Hallows 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

46:14

Jake and Ron chat with the New York Times bestseller and two-time Bram Stoker Award winner about his latest novel, All Hallows! The book is set in 1984 in Massachusetts. Since Jake and Christopher both live near the Boston area, they end up talking not only about All Hallows, but about common experiences they had as horror fans growing up in the Ne…

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Nota Bene Episode 157: Analyzing Risks and Opportunities Facing Multinational Companies with Michael P.A. Cohen and Scott Maberry 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

Sheppard Mullin's Nota Bene is a horizon-scanning podcast targeted at the C-suite that explores the risks facing multinationals doing business without borders. Multinational businesses have always been affected by major developments in international trade, global risk, and geopolitical shifts. The importance of these issues is increasing every day …

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Interview with New York Times Bestseller and Bram Stoker Award Winner Grady Hendrix, Author of How to Sell a Haunted House 47:35

1+ y ago47:35

47:35

It's the Season 3 premiere and we kick it off with New York Times bestseller and Bram Stoker Award winner Grady Hendrix! His new book, How to Sell a Haunted House (Berkley) is available on January 17, 2023! Jake chats with Grady about the new book and a variety of other horror topics. It was truly a dream come true for Jake and Ron to interview Gra…

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Interview with Emmy Award Winner Rich Larson, Author of Ymir 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Ymir by Rich Larson, was one of our favorite science fiction books we read in the summer of 2022. Locus Magazine wrote glowingly of Rich: "If one tried to engineer a young writer who would embody all the core values, tactics, and ambiance of Classic SF while still conveying ultra-contemporary attitudes, ambiance, and affect, one could hardly produc…

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New Year's Eve Replay: Interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7 (From April 2022) 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

49:06

Happy New Year! Since Jake is currently on holiday the iOtians decided to replay one of their most downloaded episodes of 2022, their interview with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7. This episode marked a turning point for the Wrath of the iOtians podcast. Due to an incredibly high number of downloads it increased the podcast's audience and visibi…

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The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

It's the Wrath of the iOtians 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide! If you know someone who loves fantasy, horror, or science fiction, you've come to the right place! And if you happen to know Jake and Ron ... well, then you know what we have on our wish list! We're coming to the end of Season 2, so hope all our listeners and subscribers have a wonderful …

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The 2022 Thanksgiving Special! 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

The iOtians celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on season 2 of podcast. They chat about their favorite episodes, interviews and streaming shows and look ahead to 2023. Jake and Ron send heartfelt thanks to the authors, actors, directors and creators who interviewed on the show, their family and friends for their support and the thousands of listen…

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Interview with British Fantasy Awards Finalist Rym Kechacha, Author of To Catch a Moon 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

34:13

Jake and Ron chat with British Fantasy Awards Finalist Rym Kechacha, author of To Catch a Moon, published by Unsung Stories. She is a writer and teacher living in Norwich, England. Her debut novel, Dark River, was nominated for two British Fantasy Awards. To Catch a Moon is influenced by the surrealist paintings of Remedios Varo. Rym Kechacha spins…

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