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Super Pulp Science

GMB Chomichuk

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A weekly podcast in which creative professionals G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie (Chasing Artwork) explore the ingredients that go into a life working in their studio making art, writing stories and making graphic novels. Interviews with other industry newcomers and professionals compare and contrast different approaches and philosophies of living a creative life.
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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. We’re two indie authors; Matilda Swift, author of quintessentially British Cozy Mysteries, and Sam Cummings, author of Young Adult books about magic, myths, and monsters. With over a dozen books between us, and still a long way to go towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream, we’re here to write our way to financial success. Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey
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Convos Over Coffee

Charli Quinn

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Some of the best conversations are had over coffee. Whether that be early in the a.m., late evening, overnight when everyone else is asleep, or when you finally found a moment for yourself. Tune in at your leisure to our weekly podcast where we chit-chat, theorize, rant and rave, and reflect on what’s going on in the world around us. Why not take it a step further and be a part of the show? Write in, post, comment, tag, heck - send a sky message! to share your Convo Over your Coffee of choice!
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Books I'll Never Write

Kiran AR

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Ever wanted to write a novel but never got around to the actual writing part? Well, then you might like a podcast about unwritten stories, excuses for procrastination and tips and tricks for the more determined of us. Stay tuned for outlines for potential novels, scripts etc, etc, and send in your own abandoned gems to: booksillneverwritepod@gmail.com.
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Mandatory Music

Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich

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Welcome to Mandatory Music! A podcast about the craft of music. Join Mike and Sebastian as they unravel the depths of song writing, musicianship and great artists. Each season centres on one particular band, with a deep dive into specific songs that delve into their creation, sound and complexity. It is within song and harmony, melody and rhythm that our emotional heartbeat echos. It has been said that "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the ima ...
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Notes in the Margin

Vicky Fraser

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This is a podcast about one woman's mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they're our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.
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Welcome to the "Excuse Me Your Geek is Showing" podcast, a bi weekly show where I cover the topics of the body, mind, and spirit. I'm a huge fan of these three things but I'm also a nerd loving things from V.R., anime, comics, writing, books, and video games. Be prepared to experience the topics of physical health, perception, and spirituality. While looking through the lens of humor, profanity, and challenging prospectives. Who am I? I'm just a dude with a podcast cast trying to make sense ...
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PochinkiUnderground

Big Bad Voodoo

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The Pochinki Underground is meant to be short, sweet and to the point. With minimal fuss or drama. I love the Writing Excuses podcast for authors and thought I would bring the idea to PUBG content. Episodes are less than ten minutes long and talk about all of the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds news from the last week. I create youtube videos, stream on Twitch as stealthvoodoo and create podcasts for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. You can follow me on twitter @bbv_gaming and visit my discord h ...
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Get Messy

Caylee Grey

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Making art should be easy. But let’s be honest: Art is messy. (Heck, life is messy!) Together with me, Caylee Grey, we’ll explore what it REALLY means to be an artist. Practically. Warts and all. So that you can be an artist, today, now, even if you work a day job, have a million and one commitments, and own a cat that likes sitting on your art. No more excuses. Okay? Okay.
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Ok, a lot serious - no buts, and a little humorous - no butts - this is the podcast where you'll hear people who have not let their "but" or their "butt" get in the way! We're makin' it moment to moment, day to day. Are you someone one who has done or experienced something unique or amazing? Are you a clandestine HEROINE or HERO!? Tempted to throw in the towel, but kept going!? Maybe no one but you noticed your accomplishment? Tell us about it! Welcome! You've found the right podcast! Write ...
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Creating and delivering speeches that connect with an audience and cause change to happen is not luck, it’s a science. Nobody knows more about the science of public speaking than Dr. Jim Anderson. “I don’t embrace speakers who give me excuses about why their speeches don’t work, I embrace solutions.” Over the last 25 years, Dr. Anderson has transformed failing public speakers worldwide. Dr. Anderson will turn these ineffective talkers into powerful communicators. Welcome to the premier podca ...
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Your Creative Push

Youngman Brown

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Your Creative Push is the daily podcast that pushes YOU to pursue your creative passion. Every week, Youngman Brown interviews artists, musicians, writers, photographers, graphic designers, and other inspirational creative individuals in an attempt to get them to inspire you to put aside your excuses and START DOING WORK. Each artist opens up to YOU, revealing the things that hold THEM back on a daily basis, and how they FIGHT THROUGH IT. They then give you one final push, in an attempt to m ...
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A Vivid World

A Vivid World

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Dive into the world of a multi disciplinary creative trying to make the world a better place! Cliched but necessary! Design. Writing. Art. Cats. Jazz. Music. Self Improvement. Books. Life and more. That’s what we’re going to talk about in the weeks to come!
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Written and Directed by

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Hi! I’m Harrison, I am a 25 year-old Director/ Writer with an undying passion for film. Welcome to my podcast! It is about anything and everything: Films, comedy, life, spirituality, you name it! And occasionally I'll have a guest! So join me on this exciting adventure we call life; listen, laugh, think, steal some secrets, learn from mistakes, and ask as many questions as need be! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TJbu-zlbF1ocSeKUs52Tg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrison ...
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Best Health Podcast 4 years running at The People’s Choice Podcast Awards 🏆 Mental was created by Bobby Temps to break down mental health stigma and discrimination. Joined by special guests, the podcast is a safe space to hear honest and insightful mental health interviews in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others. Every other Thursday we delve into a factor in mental health and how to better manage it. You’ll also better understand different con ...
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Structure and POV (point of view) are often intertwined. In N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season, we see this in the myriad perspective shifts. In this episode, we talk about the importance of these shifts on the structure of the book. How does the narrator talk directly to us, and what purpose does this second-person perspective serve? DongWon shares o…
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Gregory and Justin discuss a very successful Prairie Comics Festival, and get ready for the biggest local con of the season - Winnipeg Comiccon! Transition clips are from A Prairie Home Companion (2006) - https://youtu.be/DE3TZSdjVFM?si=CAXsz5TCfUgHC_OQ See Gregory, Justin, and all of your favourite Super Pulp Science guests at Winnipeg Comiccon, O…
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In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda deep dive into how contingency plans accidentally uncovered some mindset blocks that need to be dealt with! Next week, Sam and Matilda will be starting a new series called 'Putting our money where our mouth is', and the first episode will be about trusting the process... especially when it comes to ads! …
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In this episode of Mandatory Music, we dive deep into the latest solo release from Jerry Cantrell, the iconic guitarist and co-founder of Alice in Chains. Join us as we explore the album's sonic landscapes, Cantrell's signature guitar work, and how it fits into his legendary career. From grunge roots to evolving solo sounds, we break down track hig…
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Of course it wouldn't be a podcast brought to you by Stephanie if it weren't a day ( or more) late! Celebrate our first anniversary with us as we recount our friendship and the beginning of our podcasting adventure. Maggie and Stephanie also touch on friendships and the ones that seem to need comforting lies and the ones that cut through the bullsh…
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This week on the podcast, Mike and Sebastian dive deep into the iconic Paranoid album by Black Sabbath. This legendary record holds a special place in our hearts, and we explore its lasting influence on us personally and on the heavy metal genre as a whole. From the rebellious energy of 'War Pigs' to the crushing riffs of 'Iron Man' and the anthemi…
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In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about R&D as indie authors: the opportunities, the set backs, and the future of their careers. Next week, Sam and Matilda will talk about contingencies within the self publishing world they're living in! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to st…
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Dan and Gregory debrief from a recent talk on storytelling that Gregory gave to Dan's students. Justin brings up NaNoWriMo, and all three commit to writing every day in the month of November. See Gregory, Justin, and all of your favourite Super Pulp Science guests at Winnipeg Comiccon, Oct. 25-27, 2024 at the RBC Convention Centre: https://comiccon…
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In this episode of Mandatory Music, Mike and Sebastian dive deep into Hangman’s Chair’s hauntingly beautiful new single, "2 AM Thoughts." The duo explores the melancholic vibes and atmospheric sounds that make this song stand out, blending doom, post-metal, and introspective lyrics. They discuss their personal interpretations of the lyrics and refl…
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Just a reminder that we will be talking about a lot of spoilers, so if you haven’t read The Fifth Season, go and do so now! As we dive into N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season, we wanted to tell you why we chose this work to examine the importance of structure. The structure of the book is the device through which we are understanding this world, in a …
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In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about how they keep themselves accountable; what tactics do they use? What do they want to use in the future? By next week, Sam and Matilda will share their R&D list... intrigued? You should be! Tune in to hear all about it! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cu…
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In this episode, Mike and Seb dive into Coldplay's latest album, Moon Music. Mike, with his sharp ear for detail, breaks down the album’s dreamy soundscapes and explores how it pushes the band’s sonic boundaries. Meanwhile, Seb brings his unfiltered takes, questioning whether Coldplay's cosmic themes have gone too far. Expect a lively debate on sta…
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We sat down with the author of Ring Shout, P. Djèlí Clark, in order to wrap up our close reading of tension. We talked with Clark about his influences, which ranged from Birth of a Nation to Beyonce’s “Formation.” We dive into contextual vs. narrative tension, why food is the unsung hero of worldbuilding, and Clark’s unconscious desires that helped…
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Today is the greatest day, to review an album. Mike and Seb discuss the somewhat throw back album to what resonated sonically with fans in the mid 90’s, but with a slight modern tone. We talk about what works, what doesn’t and what the picture on the album cover is all about… We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mandatory Music is proudl…
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Frustrations with people not utilizing solutions to their problems. Annoyances with people and this non-stop ex-fucking bullshit-cuses and extending themselves. Over half-assed: parenting, "home" ownership, and pet parenting. The conundrum of Corner Cutters to save, ending up costing them more, "I did it myself!" "I can tell!"…
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Samantha and Matilda have incredibly different schedules, and they're discussing what works and what doesn't in this week's episode! Next week Sam and Matilda will talk all about accountability and the tactics they implement to help keep themselves on track. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book …
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Gregory plans reshoots for his independent horror film, "The Princess and the Dragon," while Dan begins anew on his "Meathouse" screenplay with a goal of finishing by the end of October. See Gregory and Justin next at the Prairie Comics Festival, Oct. 5 & 6, 2024, at the Millenium Library. More info at https://prairiecomics.com/ Transition clips ar…
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This episode, we’re talking about how important tension is in creating a world where your readers feel fully immersed. We talk about the importance of using tropes and techniques while also using variation in order to make your story less predictable. We dive into the difference between tension and conflict, and talk about how you can use the forme…
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Gregory and Justin de-brief after Ottawa Comiccon, including a little bit of drama over copycat artists. Plus Lyndon turns down a book deal, and the campaign to fund Dire Beasts continues! Back the Dire Beasts Kickstarter here: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chasingartwork/dire-beasts⁠ Transition clips are from The Illusionist (2006) - https…
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Samantha and Matilda are wrapping up their Q3, and delving into what they have planned for the last quarter of the year! Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionalising, with an episode on scheduling. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathle…
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Ugh! Maggie and Stephanie are SO over people who have solutions to their problems who don't use them or people who take on things they don't have to and act like they have no choice. What about people who take on things with high levels of responsibility who are less than 50% in on taking on the responsibilities??? OVER - IT!!…
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Join us this week as we dive deep into Nightwish's latest album, "Yesterwynde." We'll unravel the epic tales woven into each track, discuss how the band's sound has evolved, and explore the emotional journey "Yesterwynde" takes listeners on. From the soaring vocals of Floor Jansen to the intricate orchestral arrangements, this album is a true maste…
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When you’re subverting your readers’ expectations, do you need to do the exact opposite of what they’re anticipating? Today, we dive into this question, using various examples of books and movies. We then examine how P. Djèlí Clark does this throughout Ring Shout– does he subvert our expectations completely? Not always. In fact, sometimes he does t…
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Pumpkin heads and Maggie's shower schedule. Stephanie: One discard away from Job Uno! The Dark Lord pays unemployment??? What happens when you're smarter than your new employer and you can't hide it for 365 days to pass probation. Which, incidentally, leads to you finding out you might be on the spectrum (which means this employer isn't educated en…
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Welcome to a new segment, Convos After Credits, movie reviews. Review of 2024 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Let us know what you think! Facebook: Convos Over Coffee Podcast. Email: Convosovercoffee2@gmail.com Instagram: ConvosOverCoffee2Από τον Charlotteademry
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Samantha and Matilda discuss income in this week's episode. Where it comes from NOW, and where it could come from in the future. Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did they tick everything off the list, or have they fallen behind in any of their plans? Tune in next week to see, and don't forget to subscribe! Where to fin…
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Stephanie and Maggie wfh together, get Trap[ed] together, and learn to be just as confused before they learned of staircases in the woods that lead to nowhere as they were after they learned about them.Από τον Charlotteademry
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Justin wants to have a conversation with Gregory and Dan about consideration after launching the Dire Beasts Kickstarter on behalf of 14 different creators. Back the Dire Beasts Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chasingartwork/dire-beasts Transition clips are from The Munsters (1964) - https://youtu.be/pbaCuSNRtUA?si=JameQ287OL…
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The legend himself, arguably the greatest guitarist of all time. Number one on so many top guitarist list. Yes, lets talk about him. He had such a short time here on earth but made one of the biggest impacts in music and those reverberations are still felt to this day. Mike and Seb have one question for you…Are you experienced? We would love to hea…
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Today, we’re using music as an entry-point for tension. Howard introduces us to the power of the half-step, and other musical metaphors that can help you to incorporate tension in a new way to your writing. And then DongWon updates the metaphor with an electronic dance music analogy. We also dive into questions you can ask as you weave tension into…
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Samantha and Matilda are talking SOCIAL MEDIA plans in today's episode; a topic we can all agree is forever at the forefront of our minds! Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Planning for Success series by talking about Income Plans... Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start …
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Lyndon and Steven talk about keeping themselves motivated to sell at Fan Expo Toronto, and have a special guest stop by their table. Gregory gets sentimental about Enercon. Be sure to back Dire Beasts on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chasingartwork/dire-beasts Transition clips are from The Marvels (2023) ⁠ Follow the gang on Ins…
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Now for something different. Mike and Sebastian unpack the new David Gilmour album released just a couple of days ago. This is proof we are not just metal heads as our appreciation for music flows through many styles and moods. Join us as we explore one of the true masters of songwriting and navigate with us through the tender and soulful solos and…
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Today, we’re talking about the tension that is actually happening on the page, and the contextual tension is what the reader is bringing to the table. Ring Shout lives in a place of contextual tension and we are excited to dive into how you can use both types of tension in your own writing. Your readers will always bring their own context to your w…
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We are back from our trip to Edmonton to watch the icons that are Metallica. Spoiler warning, we do talk about the set list quite a bit, so if you are planning to hit up the Mexico shows in the up coming weeks you and do not want the set list ruined…wait till after to listen to us. Man what a ride though and what an experience. Join us as we recap …
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Samantha and Matilda talk to guest Christa Bakker about launch plans - what's worked for them, and what hasn't! Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with them, and dive into everyone's favourite topic... social media marketing! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.c…
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Compared to This is How You Lose The Time War, which we read earlier this year, Ring Shout deals with a very real world. This discordance, where authors make their audience uncomfortable by creating things that shouldn’t go together, is part of the power of this novella, and part of the reason we chose to dive into tension! Our favorite metaphor ab…
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Samantha and Matilda discuss their publishing production plans! Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-Jun…
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Gregory welcomes back Ariel Gordon and S.M. Beiko to talk about the new epistolary sci-fi war story he and Ariel have been working on, just because. Transition clips are from Starship Troopers (1997) - https://youtu.be/zPYuV_jGk7M?si=1ujle19GgOu_HslQ See more of Ariel's work at https://www.arielgordon.ca/ S.M. Beiko's new novel "The Door in Lake Ma…
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Today we have a wildcard episode for you! We are talking about all the different ways you can sustain your writing career. Our host, Erin Roberts, has done an incredible job of applying for grants, fellowships, and residencies. So, we put her on the spot and got her to dole out advice and insights to help you sustain and develop your writing. Thing…
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