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Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about her own family's struggles — a brave choice considering the stigma that pervades the topic. This week, we're revisiting this sweeping conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, where Close shares the inspiration behind the advocacy group she founded to combat the crisis, underscoring the transformative power of community and the critical need for comprehensive mental health care systems. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Unsheathed Episode 109.5 54:04

6 weeks ago54:04

54:04

In this bonus episode, the hosts reunite after KM Hirosaki’s months-long recovery from a serious medical scare. They celebrate his return, dive into how trauma can shape storytelling, and recap the Eagles’ epic Super Bowl win. Plus: advice on turning books into series, writing through self-doubt, and navigating the business side of being an author—especially in the Furry fandom.…

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Unsheathed Episode 109 1:05:38

24 weeks ago1:05:38

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In Unsheathed 109, Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, Kit Silver, and guest Jakebe revisit episode 009, reflecting on the evolution of their podcast, writing processes, and the Furry fandom. Highlights include a playful gift exchange, insights on being bilingual and it's impact on writing, and a discussion of anthropomorphic character traits and their use in storytelling. They revisit listener questions on plotting versus freeform writing and whether furry writing risks losing classical animal archetypes. The episode also delves into industry trends, including challenges for small presses in the fandom and advice for submitting to publishers. Jakebe shares slush pile experiences and stresses the importance of originality in anthology submissions.…

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Unsheathed Episode 108 1:01:48

31 weeks ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In Unsheathed episode 108, hosts Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, and Kit Silver revisit questions from episode 008, share writing advice and updates on current projects, including the Dude, Where's My Pack? audiobook releases. They discuss tips on overcoming writer’s block through creative stimulation and how to incorporate animal expressions like ear and tail movements in writing. The hosts also talk about the logistics of commissioning artwork for novels, emphasizing building long-term relationships with artists in the furry community.…

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Unsheathed Episode 107 57:43

39 weeks ago57:43

57:43

In Unsheathed episode 107, hosts Kyell Gold and K. M. Hirosaki revisit questions from episode 007. They discuss handling embarrassing early writing, with advice to learn from past work and focus on improvement. The team talks about creating characters to fit specific roles, emphasizing the importance of backstory and motivations. They also review common pet peeves in furry writing, such as overusing furry-specific slang and neglecting species traits in stories. Additionally, they touch on how writing about younger characters or using contemporary slang can present challenges for older writers. The conversation is a mix of thoughtful insights and playful banter, highlighting the ongoing journey of improving writing craft.…

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Unsheathed Episode 106 1:01:08

41 weeks ago1:01:08

1:01:08

In this episode of Unsheathed, the hosts revisit questions from episode #006 and provide fresh insights, with special guest Not Tube rejoining the conversation. The episode dives into the challenges of writing, editing, and crafting stories in Furry worlds. They discuss whether writers naturally hate their own work, the balance between "swooping" and "bashing" in the creative process, and tips for knowing when to stop editing. The team also shares updates on their latest projects, upcoming book releases, and connecting with folks at the Unsheathed Community at the Sofawolf Academy.…

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Unsheathed Episode 105 1:11:35

43 weeks ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, and Kit Silver discuss their experiences at 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, the challenges of balancing writing with life. Revisiting questions from episode 005, they discuss how they've navigated using pen names in their careers, and how they approach religion in their works. The conversation also delves into how societal attitudes towards queer content and taboo topics have evolved.…

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Unsheathed Episode 005 37:03

43 weeks ago37:03

37:03

Kyell Gold and K. M. Hirosaki discuss how to judge the quality of one's work, incorporating religion into stories, and their use of pen names.

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Unsheathed Episode 104 1:00:20

44 weeks ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Kyell, K. M., and Kit discuss their recent AnthroCon experiences, Kyell's new book "Squeak Thief," and the launch of Sofawolf Academy for Furry storytellers. Revisiting questions from episode 004, they offer advice on getting work critiqued, using punctuation for clarity and readability, and the role of editors.…

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Unsheathed Episode 004 36:45

44 weeks ago36:45

36:45

Kyell Gold and K. M. discuss their experiences from recent conventions, including Rocky Mountain Fur Con, and share insights on writing and editing. They address questions on how to get one's work critiqued, the use of punctuation in writing, the balance between thought coherency and readability, and the role of editors in the writing process.…

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Unsheathed Episode 103 49:57

44 weeks ago49:57

49:57

Kyell, K. M., and Kit reflect on episode 003 from August 2009, noting the changes and growth in their podcast and writing over the years. They discuss the challenges of forming and maintaining a writing workshop, the importance of knowing your audience, and the initial embarrassment of writing erotica.…

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Unsheathed Episode 003 35:10

44 weeks ago35:10

35:10

Kyell and K. M. discuss their experiences and techniques in writing erotic furry fiction, focusing on exercises to improve specific aspects of writing such as dialogue and descriptions. They offer advice on starting and participating in writing workshops, and reflect on the initial embarrassment of writing explicit content.…

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Unsheathed Episode 102 47:07

44 weeks ago47:07

47:07

Kit, Kyell, and K.M. take a reflective journey back to Unsheathed Episode 002. They revisit and re-answer listener questions about the ideal story length, overcoming the fear of a blank screen, and balancing personal style with client specifications in commissioned writing.

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Unsheathed Episode 002 35:24

44 weeks ago35:24

35:24

In this episode, Kyell Gold and K.M. Hirosaki discuss handling the fear of the blank screen, the importance of editing, and the appropriate length for stories.

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Unsheathed Episode 101 33:49

44 weeks ago33:49

33:49

Kit, Kyell and K. M. reflect on the 15-year anniversary of the Unsheathed Podcast. They discuss changes in online communication, their writing careers, and the evolution of Furry fandom publications.

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Unsheathed Episode 001 30:12

44 weeks ago30:12

30:12

Recorded in July, 2009. In this episode, K. M. talks about his recent experience at Anthrocon. K. M. and Kyell discuss their current writing projects, and touch on the evolving landscape of furry literature and its growing popularity.

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Re-Sheathed Intro 1:19

44 weeks ago1:19

1:19

Introduction to the rebooted Unsheathed Podcast.

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Knotsheathed at Furry Fiesta 2016 1:14:26

9 years ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Kyell and Fuzz talk about Furry Fiesta, fandom history, and of course Zootopia. Lots of Zootopia.

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Unsheathed Live at RainFurrest 2015 1:35:36

10 years ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Kyell, Not Tube, and Whyte Yote talk about the furry fandom, their books, and other related topics.

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Unsheathed Live at RainFurrest 2014 1:00:26

10 years ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Kyell, Not Tube, and Fuzzwolf talk about anime, furry writing, and other related topics.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode III 2:21:36

12 years ago2:21:36

2:21:36

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode III while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed Live #8 33:54

12 years ago33:54

33:54

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! OklaCon con report (with bonus SlenderMan), Cloud Atlas, Harry Potter.

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Unsheathed Live #7 40:13

12 years ago40:13

40:13

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Gaylaxicon con report, Penny Arcade, MFAs, and sex!

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Unsheathed Live #6 29:40

12 years ago29:40

29:40

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Dialogue tags, older novels, story/chapter lengths, and domestic animals.

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Unsheathed Live #5 28:05

12 years ago28:05

28:05

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Audiobook talk, how to promote upcoming books, sequels.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode II 2:29:09

12 years ago2:29:09

2:29:09

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode II while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode I 2:14:46

12 years ago2:14:46

2:14:46

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode I while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed Live #4 31:24

12 years ago31:24

31:24

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Story length, keeping your story interesting, and keeping an interest in reading when you read dry technical texts all day.

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Unsheathed Live #3 27:34

12 years ago27:34

27:34

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Mistakes in first novels, experiences writing novels in general.

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Unsheathed Live #2 28:34

12 years ago28:34

28:34

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! This time, weirdest inspirations for a story, details to include in experiences, and the inspiration for Out of Position.

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Unsheathed Live #1 38:00

12 years ago38:00

38:00

K.M. and Kyell broadcast live from the mountain bunker, taking questions in real time! Writing in a bad mood, helping someone write more, and character voice are among the issues discussed.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode VI 2:12:35

12 years ago2:12:35

2:12:35

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode VI while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode V 2:09:38

12 years ago2:09:38

2:09:38

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode V while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed Presents: K.M. Hirosaki's Star Wars, Episode IV 2:07:55

13 years ago2:07:55

2:07:55

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode IV while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.

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Unsheathed #95 1:06:32

13 years ago1:06:32

1:06:32

We sit down at the site of our first live show again, and get some great writing questions.

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Unsheathed #94 56:16

13 years ago56:16

56:16

Flain, aka AppleCider, returns to make football picks and talk about novels and pseudonyms!

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Unsheathed #93 32:32

13 years ago32:32

32:32

Finally catching up to the present day! We talk about upcoming projects and appearances for fall 2012.

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Unsheathed #91 59:30

13 years ago59:30

59:30

An episode from March in the Mountain Bunker that we thought was 90 but is actually 91.

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Unsheathed Live at FC 2012 1:48:52

13 years ago1:48:52

1:48:52

Kyell, K.M., and Kit return to FC, sans Dick Powers, but with good times and wine and lots of questions!

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Unsheathed Live at RMFC 2012 54:36

13 years ago54:36

54:36

Kyell, K.M., and Kit return to RMFC, with canine audience members, questions about writing, and K.M.'s bucket. Celebrate good times! Come on!

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Unsheathed #89 1:22:15

13 years ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Back at the site of our first live show, K.M. drinks wine from a bucket, Kyell rants about second person, and we miss our faithful snow leopard artist.

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Unsheathed #88 1:01:40

13 years ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Kyell and K.M. kick back and talk about why they write furry stuff, and why they write the species they do.

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Unsheathed #87 48:20

13 years ago48:20

48:20

Live at Camp Feral! We talk to Camp Feral guests BlackTeagan and Rikoshi, and Camp Feral chair Potoroo.

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Unsheathed #86 1:08:25

13 years ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Live at Rocky Mountain Fur Con! The full story of the Penny Arcade Comic-Con Thing, plus How They Met (Kyell and K.M.) and a discussion of music in the fandom.

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Unsheathed #85.5 29:04

14 years ago29:04

29:04

Out of sequence: we tell you what to expect from upcoming episodes and when to expect them, and what we've been up to. And thank you for your patience.

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Unsheathed #85 50:45

14 years ago50:45

50:45

We talk about censorship, length of sex scenes, definitions of pornography, the League of Canids, and "you got plot in my sex!"

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Unsheathed #84 54:36

14 years ago54:36

54:36

We talk about jargon, using onomotopoeic words, and K.M. unleashes the true power of the Star Wars rant.

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Unsheathed #83 1:03:31

14 years ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Kyell and K.M. answer questions about showing vs. telling and the importance of adding detail to a scene. Kit and K.M talk about wine!

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Unsheathed #82 43:14

14 years ago43:14

43:14

Kyell and K.M. answer questions about status in dialogue, about how to make sure your documents are as error-free as possible, and about non-verbal communication. And we take a reader's recommendation for an Italian book!

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Unsheathed #81 43:14

14 years ago43:14

43:14

New York Times Bestselling Author Cat Valente sits down with Kyell and K.M. to talk about her books, her relationship to furries, and who Lady Gaga should play in the movie adaptation of her book "Deathless."

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Unsheathed #80 49:21

14 years ago49:21

49:21

Sofawolf's editor-in-chief Jeff Eddy (Brer Foxxe) joins us to talk about upcoming projects, and we reveal a surprise!

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Unsheathed #79 1:16:27

14 years ago1:16:27

1:16:27

With the help of a hacksaw rat (foozzzball), we go through two pieces sent in by users to edit.

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Unsheathed #78 55:49

14 years ago55:49

55:49

We re-enact a scene from the Lost WonderCon Episode, and then answer 21 questions in 42 minutes--again!

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Unsheathed #77 1:09:17

14 years ago1:09:17

1:09:17

With special guest artist/writer/film guru Blender, we talk about work habits, creativity, and film.

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Unsheathed Presents #7 23:34

14 years ago23:34

23:34

K.M. Hirosaki reads part 1 of the long-awaited "Summerhill"!

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Unsheathed #76 51:02

14 years ago51:02

51:02

We recap FogCon, a science fiction convention, as well as Emerald City Comic-Con and the Ursa Majors. We talk about action scenes too!

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Unsheathed #75 1:23:21

14 years ago1:23:21

1:23:21

From deep in the heart of Texas, Zia McCorgi and Andres Cyanni discuss their past novels and upcoming projects. We talk about writing gay relationships and realistic worlds, and also about how eagles suck.

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Unsheathed #74 1:16:28

14 years ago1:16:28

1:16:28

Kyell, K.M., and special guest Flain talk about furry worlds and making them real, and also sports. Flain makes a surprise announcement! And we reveal the authors of the Unsheathed Challenge, finally.

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Unsheathed #73 54:25

14 years ago54:25

54:25

Kyell and K.M. talk about FWA, Borders, Kindles, dissecting our favorite books, outlining vs. discovery writing, and scarce main characters

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Unsheathed #72 1:08:56

14 years ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Not Tube and Not Jakebe read the stories K.M. and Kyell wrote for Colson's challenge. Also, Not Tube talks about Tube's book, and we talk about mirroring and Star Wars.

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Unsheathed #71 1:01:44

14 years ago1:01:44

1:01:44

How do you come up with character names? Should furry go mainstream? How many times do you edit a work? All this and more...

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Unsheathed #70 48:20

14 years ago48:20

48:20

With less Dick Power, Kyell and K.M. go back to answering questions, discussing critiques: how to present them and what to put in them.

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Unsheathed #69 1:35:21

14 years ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Screenwriting guru Dick Power joins Kyell and K.M. for a wild ride through status, story, and that bitch.

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Unsheathed #68 1:05:06

14 years ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Musical guest Colson, who provided the bumper music, helps us answer questions, talks about how writing music is like writing a story, and issues a challenge to Kyell and K.M.

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Unsheathed #67 1:13:21

14 years ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Donryu joins us to talk about art, storytelling, and how awesome he is. (THIS...IS...DONOVAN!)

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Unsheathed #66 1:04:28

14 years ago1:04:28

1:04:28

We look back on 2010 (including a surprise from Kyell) and forward to 2011, with the help of the Rabbit Valley folks, Lovejoy Weasel, Not Tube, and many more!

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Unsheathed Presents #6 45:12

14 years ago45:12

45:12

Kyell and K.M. each read one of their Christmas stories for your holiday pleasure.

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Unsheathed #65 55:19

14 years ago55:19

55:19

As promised last week, we shove as many blow job references into your muzzle as you can swallow.

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Unsheathed #64 56:19

15 years ago56:19

56:19

We hear from our listeners who completed NaNoWriMo, and talk about the state of furry writing. Also, Kyell weighs in on Dev's touchdown celebrations.

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Unsheathed #63 58:38

15 years ago58:38

58:38

We catch up on NaNoWriMo with some contributors, discuss tangled plots and scenes, and Kit, Kyell, and K.M. each say a little "It Gets Better" piece, after the Dan Savage project to help gay teens.

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Unsheathed #62 1:10:48

15 years ago1:10:48

1:10:48

We talk about the upcoming goodies available from Sofawolf and FurPlanet, and ask them about the state of the industry.

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Unsheathed #61 44:11

15 years ago44:11

44:11

With the help of a stopwatch weasel, Kyell and K.M. clear out some of their backlog of questions, and Kit answers some too!

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Unsheathed #60 46:59

15 years ago46:59

46:59

We look back fondly on the live show, with thanks to all the great folks who showed up to make it awesome. Kyell talks about OOP2, and K.M. talks about being mean to your characters.

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Unsheathed #59 1:44:16

15 years ago1:44:16

1:44:16

Despite ourselves, we end up talking a lot about sports and desperately attempting to relate that to writing. Also! FC writing panels and podcasts! And general mayhem.

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Unsheathed #58 44:58

15 years ago44:58

44:58

When should you adhere to the same old same old, and when should you break new ground? Kyell and K.M. chat with Not Tube about that, and about the Sylar of fetishes.

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Unsheathed #57 50:22

15 years ago50:22

50:22

People around the world have questions about Hirosaki's name, writing retreats, and British/American English. Also information on baller names and lacrosse!

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Unsheathed #42 53:07

15 years ago53:07

53:07

A listener likes a story despite its obvious flaws. Kyell and K.M. discuss with Not Tube our expectations around furry fiction and its potential.

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Unsheathed #41 31:21

15 years ago31:21

31:21

We get feedback from a non-writer who enjoys listening to us (thanks!), discuss the relationship between TS and written erotica, and give a listener some ideas for his story. Also, we come up with an idea for the live show!

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Unsheathed #40 44:11

15 years ago44:11

44:11

Does your hot roleplay session need to be properly grammatical and punctuated? We discuss and ask your opinion! Lots of calls for your e-mails, so get typing!

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Unsheathed #39 44:45

15 years ago44:45

44:45

Is it okay to change a character's species in your head as you're reading it to one you like better?

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Unsheathed Presents #4 57:42

15 years ago57:42

57:42

Kyell flusters the heck out of Hirosaki-san with a surprise naughty story about him! And Hirosaki gets to read his own lines, off a screen, one at a time as they come up...it's fun.

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Unsheathed #38 1:15:01

15 years ago1:15:01

1:15:01

With foozzzball Skyped in, we talk about podiobooks, publishers, and whether to publish your first novel. Also the phrase "Eep squeep muthaf***er" is uttered.

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Unsheathed Presents #3 19:25

15 years ago19:25

19:25

Kyell reads a short story from the Forester Universe.

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Unsheathed #37 48:01

15 years ago48:01

48:01

We discuss the importance and process of editing, and answer questions about our species, how we met, and what non-fiction we might or might not write.

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Unsheathed #36 51:01

15 years ago51:01

51:01

Writing process: how do you write when uninspired? When do you write? We answer these and other burning questions...

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Unsheathed #35 36:58

15 years ago36:58

36:58

We take questions from an audience that consists mostly of JadedFox, talk about costumes and popular perception of furries, and Kyell finally answers the question: Why are you wearing that hat?

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Unsheathed #34 37:35

15 years ago37:35

37:35

K-Tech gets our Skype on, with a call-in from B-Hop to award a baller name to the winner of our contest! We talk about when you think you're done before you want to be--in a writing sense.

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Unsheathed #33 59:41

15 years ago59:41

59:41

B-Hop, the basketball-playing bunny, talks about his Furry Basketball Association, gives your hosts and tech-savvy wolf baller names, and lets us play a game!

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Unsheathed #32 48:30

15 years ago48:30

48:30

We go through more questions, including one personal one, read a few more character introductions, and make more 80s references. Next week: B-Hop joins us!

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Unsheathed #31 49:03

15 years ago49:03

49:03

We read character introductions from several of our faithful and creative listeners, and chat about discovering a story as we write it. Nobody is called nasty names.

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Unsheathed #30 43:19

15 years ago43:19

43:19

Back in our regular studio, we answer questions about comics and laugh at obscure comics and talk about classic books. Plus: a challenge for our listeners!

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