Episodes

  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 208: David Mack

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 208: David Mack
    Aug 13 2020
    This episode I talk with author David Mack about the final book in his Dark Arts series of secret-history novels from Tor Books, THE SHADOW COMMISSION and a his new Star Trek novel More Beautiful MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN DEATH. We also discuss writing, depression, and his long history working with the Star Trek franchise, including his new role as a Consultant on Lower Decks and Prodigy. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 208: Seth Skorkowsky

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 208: Seth Skorkowsky
    Aug 7 2020
    This episode I talk with author/YouTube sensation Seth Skorkowsky. We discuss his gaming channel as well as his Valducan series of novels, his new book Ashes of Onyx and his contribution scenario to New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley (Second Edition). Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 207: James S. Murray

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 207: James S. Murray
    Jul 28 2020
    This episode I talk with television/movie star/author/returning guest James S. Murray. We discuss opening the Impractical Jokers movie amidst a pandemic lock down, as well as launching the third book of his Awakened series, Obliteration, during it. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    59 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 206: Christopher Moore

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 206: Christopher Moore
    May 29 2020
    This episode I talk with one of my inspirations, Christopher Moore, author of the just released Shakespeare for Squirrels. We also get into his 17 books over his 30 year writing career, releasing a book during quarantine, the lonely job of writing, the pivoting of publishers, and how one of his series set the course for my own Simon Canderous universe of books. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 205: Resistance is Futile Panel (Live from Gen Con 2019)

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 205: Resistance is Futile Panel (Live from Gen Con 2019)
    Feb 20 2020
    This episode comes to you LIVE from Gen Con 2019! Resistance Is Futile: Dealing With Writer’s Block and Resistance panel! How do writers get stuck, and how can they get UNstuck? Is there even such a thing as writer’s block? The dynamic nerd duo of USA Today bestselling author/podcaster Anton Strout and writer/editor/scientist Melanie R. Meadors discuss! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    59 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 204: Jeanine Cummins

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 204: Jeanine Cummins
    Feb 10 2020
    On this Very Special Episode I talk with New York Times bestselling author about her latest novel American Dirt and the controversy surrounding it. We also discuss the early days of our Dorks of the Round Table writing group, our long friendship, our careers in the publishing industry, being book people, and becoming the latest Oprah’s Book Club Pick! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 203: PAX Unplugged 2019 (Live)

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 203: PAX Unplugged 2019 (Live)
    Jan 21 2020
    This episode was recorded LIVE from the show floor at PAX Unplugged 2019! We talk with some of the latest and greatest of board game designers showing off their wares, including new games from Green Ronin, Lynnvander Studios, Chaosium, Steve Jackson Games, and Keith Baker’s Twogether Studios (including some talk about their Adventure Zone game)! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    46 mins
  • O&F Podcast, Ep. 202: But That's My Book (Live from Gen Con 2019)

    O&F Podcast, Ep. 202: But That's My Book (Live from Gen Con 2019)
    Nov 26 2019
    LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help. LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help. LIVE from the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium 2019! But That's My Book! Staying Motivated In A Sea of Comparative Work. Featuring Brady McReynolds (JABberwocky Literary Agency), Carol Berg, Cate Glass, and Anton Strout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast over on iTunes, rate it and please tell your friends about us. It really does help.
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    1 hr and 2 mins