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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Ethan Nicolle, and Eric Branscum join us for a chinwag about ‘This book might explode.’ An action-packed, bi-monthly book bursting with original stories, wild comics, and creative activities for kids and their grown-ups.
Support the Kickstarter: thisbookmightexplode.com/kickstarter
Follow Ethan: @Axecop
Follow Eric: @ericbranscum
Featured music by Scott Buckley
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Easton J Thomson joins us for a chat about his upcoming debut book, Song of the Broken. (Content warning: Some of what we talk about is not suitable for children.)
Follow Easton on the socials: @Eastonjthomson
Support the Kickstarter: Song of the Broken
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Don Campbell, Neil Cassells, Ainy Cormac, and J.A. Bryden’s niece and nephew swing by to celebrate the release of J.A. Bryden’s newly released book, Ancora.
Guest socials:
Ainy Cormac: @Ainycormac
Don Campbell: @Don_Campbell_author
Neil Cassells: @Justoutofrange
Featured music by Scott Buckley
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Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
S.K. Putt returns to chat about his new cyberpunk novel P.A.R.A_LYZE.
S.K. Putt’s website: https://holmganga-publishing.com/home
Socials: @S.K.Putt_author
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Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Ryan and Jamie are joined by Fantasy author Ryan Null to talk about his book series ‘The Flare Chronicles.’ If you like Dungeons and Dragons and Lord of the Rings, then this is the series for you.
For everything Ryan Null: theflarechronicles.com
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Cyndi Brec joins Ryan and Jamie for a chat about her YA Romantasy book series called The Therans Series. Expect plenty of laughs from the ice breakers and deep discussions on defining success, Cyndi’s book design method, and more.
For everything Cyndi Brec: Cyndibrec.com
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Comedian and Author Matt Nagin swings by for a chat about comedy, writing, his latest book ‘The Book of Outcasts’ and a whole lot more on this hilarious episode. Warning: This episode contains explicit content.
For everything Matt Nagin: Mattnagin.com
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Fantasy author Matthew J Turner Returns to talk about his books, writing, The Curse of the 1-star reviews and a whole lot more.
The Elevator Pitch guest - Ben Schenkman. Find out more at Benschenkman.com
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Chris, Ryan and Jamie talk about some of the most underrated actors to grace our screens.
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Ryan and Jamie are joined by Sci-fi author M.A. Wall to talk about her book series Shattered Hallows, her writing journey and a whole lot more.
Stay up to date with M.A. Wall: shatteredhollows.com
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