Podcasts about Michael Jan Friedman

Author Our guest this week has authored 80 works over the years making him one of Star Trek's and science fiction's most prolific and popular authors. If you're a Star Trek fan and love to read Trek fiction, then you have probably read one or two or three Michael Jan Friedman stories! He's a versatile author and a nice human being as you'll discover in this week's intriguing and insightful episode! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/ Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/ Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast Check out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/ Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Author Our guest this week has authored 80 works over the years making him one of Star Trek's and science fiction's most prolific and popular authors. If you're a Star Trek fan and love to read Trek fiction, then you have probably read one or two or three Michael Jan Friedman stories! He's a versatile author and a nice human being as you'll discover in this week's intriguing and insightful episode! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/ Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/ Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast Check out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/ Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Writer/editor Bob Greenberger is back on the Bandits! This time, he's talking about the latest in his series of pulp anthologies: Thrilling Adventure Yarns 2025. With only a week to go on this Kickstarter, we get into the origins of pulp magazines, how Bob attracts talent like Michael Jan Friedman, Paul Kupperberg, and Christopher Priest, and what kinds of stories we can expect in the new volume.You've got until next Friday, August 30, to back the project here: http://kck.st/3LYaAVG. As always, you can follow Bob at bobgreenberger.com and on all the socials @bobgreenberger.____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the Show.

Show notes provided by Jack Adrien For more than thirty-five years, author Michael Jan Friedman has built a successful career as a writer of more than 80 fiction and non-fiction franchise novelizations and expanded universe stories including Star Trek, Star Wars, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Predator, andAliens, some of which have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. Moreover, Friedman has written more than 150 comic books, mostly for DC Comics, but also for Image Comics and Marvel Comics, respectively. In 2019, Friedman created the genre-busting Empty Space graphic novel with Brazilian artist Caio Cacau. This bold epic is an exciting blend of the action, detective, horror, science-fiction, thriller, and western genres. Empty Space introduced Robinson Dark, an amnesiac hero finding his way through Friedman's expansive world building. Now five years later, Friedman returns to his space adventure universe with Empty Space: Betrayal, a soon to be released full-length prose sequel funded through Kickstarter, taking us deeper into the mystery of Robinson Dark's past and the world in which he tries to fit in. Join the Mint Condition crew as we welcome Friedman back as one of our fan favorite guests. We discuss the inspiration for Robinson Dark as the protagonist, how Friedman conceived of the Empty Space universe, and how he considers his Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign as not only a platform to connect directly with his fans, but also an opportunity to offer valuable rewards for their support. Take a look behind the scenes at what will make Empty Space: Betrayal a worthy successor to its prequel and what continues to inspire the man who created it. Use this link to back the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354092292/empty-space-betrayal?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR12XDKNqmaD4JUGhr9PGgI7LtiX649b_xYow4cEgwiAyFxTi0YShoyv3bI_aem_AY83OOwi2-Ucj0IBZhP7n2zyc-dNA7XjNx9sBMyC4gFvBZJuEggf2hU9igIXIhWlaZr-HUuCJUBLvKwPKkWokPGn

It's time for the ultimate 1990s crossover - X-Men and Star Trek, united at last! We discuss our experience reading 1998's Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman, as per the request of our Patron Fred. For once, we actually want more romance between two characters and just want there to be some stakes in a story, but I guess that's hard when you're working with popular intellectual property. Paris & Chris swap personalities, we remember Orbitz, and Paris Does Math About It™. We hope you enjoy the episode, Fred, and thank you so much for supporting the show! Remember that if you, too, would like to have us read and review a book of your choice on the show, you can gain that power by joining our Patreon at the appropriate tier.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso   Webster defines selfish, "as devoted to or caring for oneself". But when you are a New York Times Bestselling Author, you might be inclined to redefine selfish as "fun". And that's exactly what Michael Jan Friedman has done with his most recent Kickstarter launch--Self*Ish. It's the card game that brings out the best of our worst side.   Join your hosts James, Chris, and Joe as they sit down for another visit with Mike, and get a master class on how to create a fun, innovative card game with just enough snark to put a devious smile on your face.   Mike takes us through the process from its inception to completion. Along the way he and, our resident card "shark" Chris, delve into the finer points of conceiving, playing, and marketing these time-honored games. If you prefer a card game with tricks, actions, and an engrossing narrative than Self*Ish belongs on your shelf.   And as you may recall from previous episodes that featured Mike, he is a prolific wordsmith who is always delivering for his fans. So stick around for the end of this episode and get a preview of Phenomenons Volume 3, and the further adventures of Robinson Dark. You will not be disappointed.

Mike is back to talk about his new card game, and it's an excuse to get into more Star Trek . Mike has written many Trek Novels, Comics abd ab episode of ST Voyager 

Stowaway Bob joins us to discuss the first half of the 2006 Michael Jan Friedman novel Aliens: Original Sin (The Prologue through Chapter 9)."Because you're Ellen Ripley. The Ellen Ripley in Morse and the other banned podcasts, though I can't explain how,"Subscribe to The Flock:https://theflockpodcast.simplecast.com/Follow Bob on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/respectablestreetWe're on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/crewexpendable.bsky.social Follow Kenny on twitter @cyhobbezCheck out Kenny's Hard Drive articles at https://hard-drive.net/author/kenny-rohrbacher/Find Neal's links at www.finalneal.comTwitter @crewexpendapod | Instagram @crewexpendablepod | Subscribe at crewexpendable.net | @crewexpendable.bsky.socialUSCSS PODCAST Location: Byzantium Station

Show Notes Provided by Joe Peluso   Once again the familiar hum of The USS Enterprise's transporter fills the confines of Mintcondition, and in a twinkling, a treasured guest has arrived.    Join your hosts James, Chris, and Joe as they welcome back New York Times Best-Selling author Michael Jan Friedman. We are not sure where Michael just beamed in from, but we suspect it's a sector of The Alpha Quadrant where creativity reigns supreme. Mike's got a lot of things in the hopper!      Foremost, is a new Kickstarter launch for "Phenomenons: The Wind and Fire". Michael whets our appetite with a sneak peek into the continuing adventures of his original groundbreaking superhero universe. Will there be more twists and turns in this third volume? Does The Enterprise "go where no one has gone before?" Back the new Kickstarter and make your own "discovery'.           Naturally, a conversation with Michael covers a number of pop culture topics: missing members of Starfleet, KIrk's lost loves, the future of Robinson Dark (the protagonist of Mike's "Empty Space" graphic novel), and the intrusion of AI in the creative writing process.      Resist the urge to beam back with Mike to his special section of the galaxy, and enjoy this entire episode. So sit back, engage only the maneuvering thrusters, and savor an hour of pleasant and insightful conversation. 

Talking to Michael Jan Friedman, Paul Kupperberg and Geoffrey Thorne about Vol 3 of Phenomenons . A collection of Super Hero Short StoriesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Michael Jan Friedman, an author of more than 60 books. He has also written for TV, comics, and radio. He is a local Long Islander who makes time to give back to the community.

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso   If "one is the loneliest number" (apologies to Three Dog Night), then two has to be better. Right? Sure it is. The number two is the smallest, and only, even prime number, but more importantly, it's a symbol of teamwork, service, love, and friendship. Now after two years, and more than 150 episodes of The Secret Origins of Mintcondition wending its way through digital media, the 2nd anniversary episode has arrived! The welcoming, warm, fun spirit of Mincondition Comics lives on for all to enjoy!     Join your hosts, James, Chris, and Joe as they recollect a year's worth of pop culture professional appearances (Michael Jan Friedman, Jeremy Adams, Keith Williams, Dan Madsen, and Larry Kenney), and recurring, treasured friends (Richie. Arco, Jack, Keith, Adrienne, and Josh) popping up to share their nerdiness.      Personal highlights for the past year are shared (including the special episode with Tom Payne), and thanks to the Mint Community are joyfully acknowledged.     Back of the Store Chats, Comics' Corners, Sports Shorts, rants (someone please remind Joe to take his medication) raves and more are the stuff that made for a successful and fun-filled 2nd year.     And as with every reminiscence, some new information is always unearthed. Learn why "the chipper" haunts Chris, and why Joe will never let go of his obsession with The Brooklyn Nets. See what you started, James?     Two years in the books, folks! It's been a blast! And we could not have done it without you--our loyal friends and followers. And so from Three Dog Night to Frank Sinatra--The Best is Yet to Come!!

Learn more about the team of indie authors at Crazy 8 Press and how Michael Jan Friedman keeps things in line as writer and editor of multiple anthologies and his own work on this episode of And I Quote. We will also be taking your questions! Michael Jan Friedman is the author of nearly 70 books of fiction and non-fiction, about half of them set somewhere in the wilds of the Star Trek universe. In 1992 Friedman wrote Reunion, the first Star Trek: The Next Generation hardcover, which introduced the crew of the Stargazer, Captain Jean-Luc Picard's first command. Over the years, the popularity of Reunion has spawned a number of Stargazer stories in both prose and comic book formats, including a six-novel original series. Friedman has also written for the Aliens, Predator, Wolf Man, Lois and Clark, DC Super Hero, Marvel Super Hero, and Wishbone licensed book universes. Eleven of his book titles, including the autobiography Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Ghost Hunting (written with SciFi's Ghost Hunters), have appeared on the prestigious New York Times primary bestseller list, and his novel adaptation of the Batman & Robin movie was for a time the #1 bestselling book in Poland (really). Friedman has worked at one time or another in network and cable television, radio, business magazines, and the comic book industry, in the process producing scripts for nearly 180 comic stories. Among his comic book credits is the Darkstars series from DC Comics, which he created with artist Larry Stroman, and the Outlaws limited series, which he created with artist Luke McDonnell. He also co-wrote the story for the acclaimed second-season Star Trek: Voyager episode “Resistance,” which guest-starred Joel Grey. For more on Michael Jan Friedman and his fiction, visit his personal website, follow him on Twitter @FriedmanMJ, and like him on Facebook. Follow Ryan on Social Media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ryanandiquote Make Sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE! Nerd Culture MERCH!!! www.nerdculture.threadless.com HWWS NC Merch - https://hwwswebtv.threadless.com/design Follow: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsnerdculture/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnerdculture Twitter :https://twitter.com/itsNerdCulture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnerdculture

BigJ and special guest host Boris talk books, comics, crossovers, and advice for new writers with New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Jan Friedman. Also, check out Michael's Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/957966741/grandma-got-kidnapped-by-aliens-and-other-holiday-disasters Now part of the Starfleet Podcast Network! Visit us at https://starfleetpodcast.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtrekpodcast/support

As Pax recovers from vacation, Evan returns to the Lounge for a bit with Michael, Rob, and guest-lounger Michael DiGiovanni. In this first half of the discussion, the conversation includes butt tattoos, underwear preferences, Joe Hill, nepotism, how horror works in books vs film, jazz trombone, William T Riker, Fourth Chair Carryover Questions, the difference between the book and movie versions of Prisoner of Azkaban, The New Classic Film Jerks, the Off Panel comic book interview podcast, the Purple Stuff podcast, letting your kids introduce you to new music, celebrity podcasts, Action Comics, Dawn of DC, Star Trek: Double Double by Michael Jan Friedman, Cassandra Cain as Batgirl, and X-Men comics.

Show Notes Provided by Joe Peluso   Securely moored to its berth in the spanking new Space Dock is the USS Mint Condition. Seated in the spacious observation lounge are your hosts, James, Josh, and Joe. And joining them once again for good conversation (and maybe a nip or two of Saurian Brandy) is returning guest, New York Times Best Selling Author--Michael Jan Friedman.     The guys settle in for a thorough examination of Star Trek: Picard Season Three. Great character moments, Changelings, The Borg, The Enterprise G (!), and Star Fleet Admirals (consistently fubaring command) are some of the topics discussed. Surprising turns in the Picard narrative and other avenues not taken also enter into the dialogue.   The writing process is also examined with insightful advice proffered by Michael to avoid the dreaded "writer's block".    And as the hour grows late and the wait staff in the observation lounge prepares for a shift change, Michael treats us to a preview of his upcoming ventures. Crazy 8 Press is still humming along, Phenomenons Three is on the horizon, a prose novel continuing the adventures of Robinson Dark will have Empty Space salivating, and the kicker?--a Kickstarter campaign for a non-collectible card game!   Now all that's left is for the boys to do is find their way to the nearest Transporter Station so they can all get back to work.     Waiter #1 "What do you suppose this green paper the one called Joe left behind is?"   Waiter #2 "Who knows! And who still carries around paper?"

Retired Norse God Vidar fights many big, strong men and many hairy giants in onesies. Willow and Gene stare at the cover of the book, confused. Warriors from across the Nine Realms converge to decide if this book is worth reading. 

Episode 513- Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts as we talk with author MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN. He currently has a Kickstarter campaign for Thelas And Other Stories that runs through Feb. 6th. "A collection of brand-new science fiction, fantasy, and super hero tales. Stories that have never been published before. Stories that leave you guessing till the last page. Like "Trash Talker," a police procedural with a profoundly demented difference. Or "Goney," the kind of super hero tale you'll see nowhere else. Or this book's "City Of A Thousand Gods" installment, which is about as much fun as you can have on the printed page." He has written over 38 Star Trek novles, and several Star Trek Comics, and that's just scratching the surface! Call (646)668-2433 to talk with Michael Jan Friedman. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

Beaming down from the bridge of the USS Stargazer, New York Times bestselling author Michael Jan Friedman once again visits that "strange new world" known as The Mint podcast. This "away mission" is filled with more morsels of info than the average replicator could produce in an episode of Next Gen. Join your hosts James and Joe, as they give Michael the center seat for an hour of lively conversation that spans a quadrant of topics ranging from Michael's latest Kickstarter (Thelas and Other Stories), an update on Crazy 8 Press, his affinity for mythology, and Jean-Luc Picard's frequent comic book coiffures. It's time well spent with a master wordsmith who spins a verbal tale as well as a written one. But before you click play, be sure to have both pen and pad nearby. If you are like James and Joe, you are going to be doing some serious shopping for new reading material.

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by Stefanie Gangone, Edwin Thrower and Rachel Hasenauer-Thrower to discuss TREK LONG ISLAND. Already scheduled to appear are, DOUG JONES, ODED FEHR, PHUMZILE SITOLE, SANDY GIMPLE, but that's not all!!! MICHAEL WESTMORE, ALAN HOWARTH, ROBB PEARLMAN, MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN and DAVE RASH will also be appearing.AS if that's NOT enough, they have a Special guest announcement to make. Call (646)668-2433 with questions of comments.Let's see What's Out There...ENGAGE 

Brunch on Eggs Benedict with Michael Jan Friedman as we discuss the comic book he refused to trade for Fantastic Four #1 as a kid, how the X-Men might actually be a deconstructed Superman, whether it mattered the Marvel Universe was set in New York rather than DC's series of fictional cities, why his two favorite superheroes are Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter, the lesson he took from an early encounter with Issac Asimov, how he easily solved a stardate conflict which allowed him to keep Chekov in one of his Star Trek novels, what it was like helping Hulk Hogan write his autobiography, and much more.

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome a special guest, friend of the show, and longtime customer of Mint Condition: Rich Kranjac. We talk all about what got him into comics, monsters, and music, what some of his favorite comic covers and artists are, how he found the store, why he started collecting CCG comics, what he is collecting now, and much more. (Phew! We covered so much ground!) 00:00 James introduces the show with lots of fanfare for our guest Rich Kranjac. We kick off by talking about how the different ages of comics match the different ages of Mint Condition, as well as the different types of comic book stores that weren't like Mint, when and why Rich stopped collecting current books, and what he is collecting now. 8:26 We ask Rich what his secret origin is with collecting comics and things in pop culture. He shares how his uncle introduced him to Godzilla, monsters, music, and comics and reveals that the first comic book he remembers is Swamp Thing #11. 13:45 Chris asks Rich if he misses the comic collecting experience. Rich reminisces about going to Mint and he talks about what he is doing now. He shares how his co-workers are into comics, some Avengers and X-men recommendations, and we land on a Hoopla sponsor/ non sponsor plug. 21:44 We talk about digital comics, reminisce more about good times at Mint, and then start delving into Rich's knowledge of comics. 27:31 James asks Rich to name his favorite comic book covers and artists, which in turn opens a discussion about Rich as a writer and composer of music, the Mego Lizard figure, the art of John Romita Sr., talk about the Green Goblin, and the classic Amazing Spider-Man covers 39 & 40. 38:45 Rich talks about how he found Mint Condition. This opens up a conversation about Rich's wider history of collecting comics and how Joan Gross taught Rich about grading comic books. Rich talks about the different things CCG looked for when grading books; Joe talks about how Rich taught him how to grade books. 50:00 Rich talks about buying comics from Michael Jan Friedman and what we learned from Looney Tunes. 57:09 James asks Rich why he switched over to getting graded comics. After answering, Rich talks about buying Spider-Man #1, how Rich's father was also a fan of comics and then Rich shares some thoughts on the MCU, which leads to us wrapping up the podcast by reminiscing (even more!) about Mint.

Mike is editing a new Superhero Anthology and we talk about his work in the Star Trek Universe on TV Comics and Novels, plus we discuss Nu Trek TV shows.

In this episode, we welcome special guest Michael Jan Friedman! He is the author of over 50 novels that cover the Star Trek Franchise, the Marvel Universe, Aliens, Predator, Universal Monsters and more. In addition he has written comics for the Star Trek Universe and the DC Universe, including creating his own characters Darkstars. He is currently promoting his newest creative collaboration Phenomenons: Season of Darkness. If you enjoyed this episode with Michael please check and support his Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1881107045/phenomenons-season-of-darkness If you're interested in checking out the other podcast Michael has been a guest on that we mention on the show, use the links below: As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-michael-jan-friedman/id1582626137?i=1000546851125 Russ's Rockin Rollercoaster on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A_YUjpXbcPo 00:00 We kick off this episode by getting into Michael's Secret Origin about what got him into superhero's, science fiction and pop culture in general. We also get into his love of the NY Yankee's over the Mets. 10:10 We talk about Mike's memories of Mint Condition. 15:10 We ask Michael how he has managed to be so successful and prolific in his career. This goes into a larger conversation about his writing and creative process. 22:18 Michael talks about how kept to enthusiasm to write on a project when he couldn't write what he wanted to write, when ideas were changed or rejected. Talking about a cancelled Star Wars series, Star Trek plots he couldn't do, and his own personal projects that publishers wouldn't take. This also leads to him talking about writing an episode of Star Trek Voyager. 31:54 We talk about how being a parent influenced his art. 37:48 We ask Michael about the creation of his comic Darkstars. How he pitched it, the creation of the characters and the design of the costumes. 47:35 Michael talks about the history and creation of Crazy 8 Press. How it gave an avenue for writers like Peter David to publish books that were rejected by the main stream publishing companies. 53:00 Michael talks about the creation of the superhero universe Phenomenon's and the current Kickstarter that is a sequel to the first book. 1:06:10 We end talking about other works available at Crazy 8 Press and Michael gives some recommendations of books people should check out there.

The Blasters & Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic) JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blastersandbladespodcast Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlastersandBladesPodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show Phenomenons: Season of Darkness Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1881107045/phenomenons-season-of-darkness Today's Sponsor My Luck by Mel Todd: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0893KQX8X Crazy8 Press: https://www.crazy8press.com/ Follow Bob Greenberger on social media Bob's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Greenberger/e/B001ILOB5U/ Bob's Website: https://bobgreenberger.com/ Bob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobgreenberger Bob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.greenberger Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobgreenberger/ Follow Michael Jan Friedman on social media Mike's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Jan-Friedman/e/B000APXN54 Mike's Website: https://www.michaeljanfriedman.net/ Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/friedmanmj #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #bobgreenberger #mikejanfriedman #michaeljanfriedman #religionquestion #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #lordoftherings #lotr #jrrtolkien #tolkien #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #superheroes #superhero #lgbtqia+ #comics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support

On this episode I close out the original quadrilogy of Batman novelizations with Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman.

Pax reminds listeners that new episodes of the show are showing up on the Cult Film Club feed.  And he gives you a preview of next week's episode, Batman & Robin (1997) by Michael Jan Friedman.

Happy Season 2 of Authorized! Get ready to swap out riddles for ice puns as we reconnect with Batman, whose face, line delivery, and acting chops all seem way different suddenly. Don't worry, though, he's still doing his usual sad boy schtick. I Read Movies host Paxton Holley tells us about his journey with the caped crusader and novelizations at large. It's Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin! Check out Paxton's many terrific podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-film-club-podcast/id582985524 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ Next Week: Good Burger by Joseph Locke --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Happy Season 2 of Authorized! Get ready to swap out riddles for ice puns as we reconnect with Batman, whose face, line delivery, and acting chops all seem way different suddenly. Don't worry, though, he's still doing his usual sad boy schtick. I Read Movies host Paxton Holley tells us about his journey with the caped crusader and novelizations at large. It's Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin! Check out Paxton's many terrific podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-film-club-podcast/id582985524 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ Next Week: Good Burger by Joseph Locke --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Michael Jan Friedman is one of the most successful sci-fi and fantasy writers on the planet—although in Mike's case we should probably specify the planet. Most of Mike's early work centered in and around the Star Trek universe, as the writer of novelizations based on the show and its many spin-offs. He's the author of the first “Star Trek: The Next Generation” hardcover, Reunion, which became a New York Times best-seller; and, co-writer of the acclaimed second-season “Star Trek: Voyager” episode, “Resistance.” He's also written tie-in books for several other DC Comics and Marvel franchises, including the Aliens, Predator, and X-Men series, as well as more than 150 comics, most of them for DC, where he created the popular Darkstar comic book series. In all, Mike's written or co-written more than 70 books, including 11 New York Times best-sellers. Somewhere along the way, to fill the spaces between comics and novelizations, he tried his hand at ghostwriting, most notably with the New York Times best-selling Hollywood Hulk Hogan, written with the famed wrestler, and Ghost Hunting, written with Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson of the Syfy channel's “Ghost Hunters” series. He also became a New York City public school teacher, finding time to write in the evenings and on weekends—ticking yet another box on the checklist of a writing life. Together with a group of seven fellow science fiction writers, he founded Crazy 8 Press, where he continues to publish his original fiction. Learn more about Michael Jan Friedman: Website Crazy 8 Press Twitter Facebook Please support the sponsors who support our show. Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Should people who like each other kiss? Or is some ages old business rivalry worth not kissing? On today's bonus Authorized, we talk about Alexis Bledel doing the lowest rent version of Romeo and Juliet possible while her "sisters" undergo emotional traumas. It's 2005's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Come hear Overbye trip over Ken Kwapis' biography repeatedly before forcing everyone to talk about shitty friendships they've had. Is this what fun is? Authorized will return January 6th, 2022 with Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Should people who like each other kiss? Or is some ages old business rivalry worth not kissing? On today's bonus Authorized, we talk about Alexis Bledel doing the lowest rent version of Romeo and Juliet possible while her "sisters" undergo emotional traumas. It's 2005's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! Come hear Overbye trip over Ken Kwapis' biography repeatedly before forcing everyone to talk about shitty friendships they've had. Is this what fun is? Authorized will return January 6th, 2022 with Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

What do cheating husbands, flirtatious students, and deceased dogs have in common? Uh, we're not really sure, but it moved us! This week on Authorized, Hannah, Andrew and Andrew pick apart the 2007 film The Jane Austen Book Club. If we're not covering a book based on a movie, it's gotta be a movie about books! But we'll never cover a movie because it's based on a book, ever! It's important to Overbye that you understand that's not what's happening here. Them's the rules. Also we get very into our cats' various health issues on this one. Be warned. AUTHORIZED RETURNS JANUARY 6TH with Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

What do cheating husbands, flirtatious students, and deceased dogs have in common? Uh, we're not really sure, but it moved us! This week on Authorized, Hannah, Andrew and Andrew pick apart the 2007 film The Jane Austen Book Club. If we're not covering a book based on a movie, it's gotta be a movie about books! But we'll never cover a movie because it's based on a book, ever! It's important to Overbye that you understand that's not what's happening here. Them's the rules. Also we get very into our cats' various health issues on this one. Be warned. AUTHORIZED RETURNS JANUARY 6TH with Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Hey, Batman's actually sort of a weirdo and Nicole Kidman is downright thirsty to help him bang out his issues in therapy. Today on the season finale of Authorized, we talk Two Face's tortured logic and super forced schtick. To defeat him, Batman will need an acrobatic child who looks 35. It's Batman Forever by Peter David! Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ Authorized will return for Season 2 on Thursday, January 6th to discuss Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Hit the subscribe button to get notified!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Hey, Batman's actually sort of a weirdo and Nicole Kidman is downright thirsty to help him bang out his issues in therapy. Today on the season finale of Authorized, we talk Two Face's tortured logic and super forced schtick. To defeat him, Batman will need an acrobatic child who looks 35. It's Batman Forever by Peter David! Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorizedpod/ Authorized will return for Season 2 on Thursday, January 6th to discuss Batman and Robin by Michael Jan Friedman. Hit the subscribe button to get notified!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Our hero is entranced once more, but does something else stir within? Is he figuring out the magic of the Ivy? There's no time for that as the green goddess has wild oats to sow and Robin may fit the bill even better than The Bat! Or perhaps Gordon? Trekking onto the scene and joining our investigation is an author of over 70 titles, a master of the stars and WRITER OF THIS MOVIE'S VERY NOVELISATION - it's Michael Jan Friedman! The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! The Bat Minute theme song is by the band Rat Bit Kit and Ash Lerczak (aka Doc Horror) of Zombina & The Skeletones and Double Echo. Michael Jan Friedman - Website - Facebook - Twitter  

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Sorry, the previous post was with the ron marz chat...Mike (DarkStars, Star Trek) has written many superhero stories for DC over the years and is now spearheading a collection of prose short stories collaborating with other veteran super hero writers like Peter David (Hulk Spider-Man) Ron Marz (Green Lantern) and Paul Kupperberg ( Doom Patrol, Superman)

Mike (DarkStars, Star Trek) has written many superhero stories for DC over the years and is now spearheading a collection of prose short stories collaborating with other veteran super hero writers like Peter David (Hulk Spider-man) Ron Marz (Green Lantern) and Paul Kupperberg ( Doom Patrol, Superman)

Brandon, Chrissie, and Justin are joined by author Michael Jan Friedman to discuss the ninth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, “Crisis Point,” what it says about how holodecks can be used, and what kind of messages they're seeing from the show. Info on Michael’s new book, The Immigrant and other Stories: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354092292/the-immigrant-and-other-stories Find us on Twitter:The UFP Network: @UFPEarthInfinite Diversity Podcast: @IDICPodcastJustin: @TrekFan4747Brandon: @BrandonMutalaChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaMichael Jan Friedman: @FriedmanMJUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast!Pluto’s OrbitTim CooperKevin ParlagrecoTom ElliotSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfChris TribuzioChristopher LutzThad HaitAlexander Gates You can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

In this episode we look into the story of Dr. Leonard McCoy, friend to Jim Kirk and Spock and find out a little about the third part of Star Trek the original series golden trio.

SciFi Diner Pilots 386 – Star Trek: The Original Series “Where No Man Has Gone Before” with Michael Jan Friedman (Crazy 8 Press) “Where No Man Has Gone Before” is the third episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series, Star Trek. Written by Samuel A. Peeples and directed by James […]

SciFi Diner Pilots 386 – Star Trek: The Original Series “Where No Man Has Gone Before” with Michael Jan Friedman (Crazy 8 Press) “Where No Man Has Gone Before” is the third episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series, Star Trek. Written by Samuel A. Peeples and directed by James […]

We like X-Men. Our guest Anna (@lcarslibrarian) likes Star Trek. So we thought it would be fun to read the Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men crossover novel Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman. But it turns out that this exhausting … Continue reading →

Michael Jan Friedman joins us LIVE, ready to take your calls, (646)668-2433. Michael Jan Friedman has written over 60 books, over half of them, Star Trek books, has appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List ten times, He has also written for  network and cable television, radio and over 150 comic books for DC Comics. We are also going to test his knowledge of TV/Movie against our Trek Talking Trek-Sperts. Let's see who win the battle of sci-fi sounds. You don't want to miss this show, Let's see what out there....ENGAGE!

On this episode of Bound by Honor: The klingon Book Review Podcast, Jorn and Ja’Jim discuss Michael Jan Friedman’s Novel Her Klingon Soul, the third…

Tune in to our interview with best selling Star Trek author, Michael Jan Friedman! https://www.michaeljanfriedman.net/

And so our journeys have brought you, poor listener, to discussion of the Shatnerverse. First, Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens were the ghostwriters/collaborators/spinning-crap-into-clay-ers of the Shatnerverse. Michael Jan Friedman is one person who also wrote Star Trek books, but didn't write these ASCII-compatible abortions so they're in the clear. I apologize for besmirching your good name, sir. While we're talking about Star Trek novel writers; Diane Duane is fantastic and Peter David is pretty cool. Duane wrote “Spock's World,” and “Rihannsu,” which got frequently ripped off in TNG. David wrote “New Frontier,” which used a lot of characters, from the show, including Commander Shel– We'll get to it. Also Victor Milan wrote for both Star Trek and Battletech, so there's a factoid for your next nerd party.

CAN YOU SDCC ME NOW?: Though San Diego Comic Con is ostensibly about comic books, the biggest announcements that seem to come out of the show revolve around cinematic and televised properties. Andrew and D. Bethel focus on the announcements that not only ignited their excitement but also triggered their critical processes, from the Cats trailer to the next big DC/CW "Arrowverse" crossover event to the new Star Trek show to Marvel's Phase 4 lineup. RELEVANT LINKS: Here's the Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men crossover that Dan was thinking of, Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman. Coggan, Devan. "Here Are All [sic] Marvel's Upcoming Phase 4 Movies and TV Shows." Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation, 22 July 2019. Libbey, Dirk. "Mahershala Ali Pitched the Blade MCU Movie to Marvel, Kevin Feige Reveals." Cinema Blend. Gateway Blend Entertainment, 22 July 2019. Ziezulewicz, Geoff. "The Navy's Probe into Sky Penis." Navy Times. Sightline Media Group, 13 May 2019. RELEVANT EPISODES: Episode 08 - "The Injection Objection" (17 July 2014): In a short-lived section called "Andrew Objects," Andrew lays out why making Jane Foster the new Thor is not a bad idea. Episode 10 - "Nerd Business" (31 July 2014): In his "Boasts of Bethel" segment, D. Bethel recounts his own SDCC experiences and ponders what SDCC really is about for the fans that attend. Episode 30 - "Batting 100" (19 Dec. 2014): Where Andrew talks about the John Scalza novel, Redshirts. Shortcast 08 - "The Other First Thing" (17 July 2015): Where, upon examining that year's SDCC, Andrew and D. discuss what this convention has become against the purpose and goals it was founded upon. Episode 141 - "The Unpop Culture" (28 July 2017): Where D. Bethel and Andrew recap some of the most interesting (to them) trailers that premiered during that year's Comic Con. INFO: Visit our website at forallintents.net and leave your thoughts as comments on the page for this episode. Join our Facebook page Social: Andrew - Twitter & Instagram, D. Bethel - Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to and review the show on the iTunes store. FEATURED MUSIC: "Disco Medusae" and "District Four" by Kevin McLeod (incompotech.com) Tracks are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

Welcome to the FIRST episode of the GivBk Sports Podcast. I’m your host, Brett Friedman. As we will today and in all future GivBk episodes, we’ll learn about how our guests have parlayed athletic accolades or influence within the world of sports into an opportunity to uplift the community around them. Notes & Highlights5:40 – El Viejo. On the handball courts, they were gentlemen. I thought, today, these kids are going to have the respect of themselves, and others, and they’re going to have a feeling of accomplishment. If they respect themselves and know I respect them, that’s a big part of it. Once you have respect, you’re willing to give respect.14:01 – Handball’s street culture of razor-edged competition and a mythological, fictional character that molded it. NYC’s West 4th Street Cage23:02 – A Mesoamerican ball court athlete that paved the way for basketball and soccer as we know them today26:31 – Fencing doesn’t get enough respect. University of Pennsylvania’s “Maestro”35:07 – College sports, 1970s-present46:06 – A social media late adopter that became a big believer56:25 – How the civil war birthed baseball1:15:58 – The value of the pass and perseverance1:29:20 – Takes & Fakes Trivia Game1:37:52 – Will Smith’s screenplay advice

We are back to break down Hollywood Hulk Hogan's first autobiography "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" (with Michael Jan Friedman.) This is Hogan's "worked" memoir as he would release another later on that told the "real story." That one was mostly bullshit too! Join us as Hogan tells us about his childhood, engages in ridiculous fat shaming and breaks into the business! If you have the book we'll be reading up to page 135 for next weekend. Feel free to submit fake quotes I can fool Hulkamatt with next time. Full credit to the 372 Pages podcast for that idea.Also I might be wrong about doubting the Hogan/Matsuda broken leg story. I'd read it didn't happen but Ron Fuller seemed to think it had? I'm not sure!Sources: Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Michael Jan Friedman, "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" WWE Books, 2002.

How does one become a Science Fiction writer? Follow Michael Jan Friedman as he follows his passion to become a NY Times best-selling author for his work on countless Sci-Fi projects. He's worked on Star Trek books, comics, and even a TV episode, but that's just the tip of Iceberg as he's also created an iconic comic book franchise: Darkstars!  Help us make the show happen, we need your help https://www.patreon.com/dreamercomicspodcast Sign Up for Emails HERE http://dreamercomicspodcast.com/ Youtube Highlights Channel https://www.youtube.com/dreamercomicshighlights Youtube Full Episodes https://www.youtube.com/c/DreamerComicsPodcast

Michael Jan Friedman. Michael Jan Friedman is one of Star Trek's most prolific authors. Over the course of his association with Star Trek, Mr. Friedman has written or co-written 35 novels, a list that includes original adventures, novelizations, young adult novels, and more. Additionally, he has written 5 Star Trek short stories, 4 reference books, and close to 100 comic adventures for the various Trek crews. When it comes to Star Trek on the page, Michael Jan Friedman is a dynamo. In this episode of Literary Treks, special correspondent Brandon Shea-Mutala catches up with Michael Jan Friedman at the Northeast Trek Con in Albany. They discuss Friedman's start in writing, how he got involved in writing Star Trek novels, the Star Trek: The Next Generation / X-Men crossover, his experience in writing Star Trek comics, the Star Trek: Stargazer series, and wrap up with what he is working on now and where listeners can find him online. At the top of the show, Dan and Bruce review the Star Trek: Waypoint special issue and respond to your Babel Conference feedback for Literary Treks 252: Continuity Cop. News Waypoint Special #1 (00:02:55) Listener Feedback (00:30:51) Feature: Michael Jan Friedman Getting into Writing (00:36:25) Leading into Tie-in Fiction (00:41:51) Collaborating with Authors (00:44:34) Crossovers (00:45:59) Writing Comics (00:51:37) Novelization Challenges (00:54:32) Stargazer Series (00:57:40) New Writings (01:04:03) Final Thoughts (01:06:17) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Michael Jan Friedman Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

How does one become a Science Fiction writer? Follow Michael Jan Friedman as he follows his passion to become a NY Times best-selling author for his work on countless Sci-Fi projects. He's worked on Star Trek books, comics, and even a TV episode, but that's just the tip of Iceberg as he's also created an iconic comic book franchise: Darkstars! 

Email girlygeekz@gmail.com or call the voicemail line at 432-363-4742 to contribute to the next episode. Do Picard and Crusher ever find happiness together? If you’re like me, you’ve been asking this question for decades. Fret no longer, shipper! There are books that develop the romance between them! We’ll explore them all in this new Anomaly series all about the Picard/Crusher relationship. I kick off the series with a review of the Star Trek The Next Generation novel: Death In Winter by Michael Jan Friedman.  Find a link to the novel, the Tumblr blog, The Star Wars Stacks, and the Sub Rosa review, mentioned by Jen, in the show notes for this episode (listed below).  If you have insights, feedback or suggestions to share, please email me at girlygeekz@gmail.com. Call the voicemail line at 432-363-4742 Or comment in the show notes at http://www.AnomalyPodcast.com/do-picard-and-crusher-ever-get-together-part-1/ Thanks for listening!    

Well-known Star Trek scribe and comics creator Michael Jan Friedman is back in Episode 316! He discusses his Empty Space comic Kickstarter project, which will conclude later this week, so be sure to go there and help make this book a reality. We discuss the main character as well as when and where we can expect to see Empty Space, and delve into his thoughts about The Orville and Star Trek: Discovery. Be sure to check out his website at this link!

Tonight’s Menu: We interview Star Trek author Michael Jan Friedman about his new comic book Empty Space; we also discuss the genre trailers that debuted during the Super Bowl (Star Wars: Solo, West World, Mission Impossible, etc.), and share some listener feedback regarding the Oscars. SciFi Diner Podcast 316 – Michael Jan Friedman’s “Empty Space” and Our […]

Tonight's Menu: We interview Star Trek author Michael Jan Friedman about his new comic book Empty Space; we also discuss the genre trailers that debuted during the Super Bowl (Star Wars: Solo, West World, Mission Impossible, etc.), and share some listener feedback regarding the Oscars. SciFi Diner Podcast 316 – Michael Jan Friedman's “Empty Space” and Our […]

  Tonight’s Menu: We share our interview with Star Trek Novelist Michael Jan Friedman; we also talk Shore Leave, Star Trek Discovery Captain,  and Spiderman. SciFi Diner Podcast 299 – Our Interview with Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek Novelist) You can download the episode here. Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at […]

  Tonight's Menu: We share our interview with Star Trek Novelist Michael Jan Friedman; we also talk Shore Leave, Star Trek Discovery Captain,  and Spiderman. SciFi Diner Podcast 299 – Our Interview with Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek Novelist) You can download the episode here. Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at […]

You can support this show be becoming a Patreon Member at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It’s another double-header week, as Episode 251 features the return of two great writers as they update us on their latest projects! First up in Tyler Chin-Tanner, who has a Kickstarter project going on now for his new anthology Loved & Lost. It’s described this way: “Sometimes you get lucky. Sometimes you get burned. Nine stories about imperfect romance.” We talk about how he came to write these tales and what else he has coming in the future. You can keep up with him at his website at this link! Then everything wraps up with Michael Jan Friedman, noted author or comics, novels and other excellent things! He discusses his upcoming Empty Space comic, which will be available digitally in December. We discuss the main characters, what brought him back to comics, and what else he's working on. Be sure to check out his website at this link!

Join us here with my favorite author Mr. Michael Jan Friedman as he discusses his new book Pangaea - 14 top science fiction and fantasy authors explore a world in which mankind lives--and always has lived--on a single super-continent!

Long time friend and supporter of the show Veteran Novelist Micheal Jan Friedman joins us and disucusses his new Kick Starter Project "Lost Days". 

SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 221 – We Interview New York Times Best-Selling Author Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek Novelist) A Shore Leave 36 Interview Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are apart of […]

SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 221 – We Interview New York Times Best-Selling Author Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek Novelist) A Shore Leave 36 Interview Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are apart of […]

Michael Jan Friedman beams on board to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for his new book "I Am The Salamander". We will also be discussing some of my favorite books of his as well as his upcoming book signing appearances. Bring your communicators and Warp into Jeff Space.

This week, I have a great conversation with Michael Jan Friedman, an accomplished comics writer who has moved into creating prose books. He has a new Kickstarter project for his latest Young Adult novel called I Am The Salamander. We talk about the book as well as digital comics and the popular reboot trend. You can find out more and contribute to the creation of I Am The Salamander at this link. Also, you can find many of his other works at the Crazy8Press website. Then everything wraps up with the latest “News & Previews!” Don’t miss it! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

Welcome to the Captain’s Table where we have intimate chats with those that have shaped Star Trek in words. This week we have Michael Jan Friedman returning to the show to tell us about his new Kick Starter project: “ I am a Salamander”. Listen as Mike tells us about why this project is so […]

Step through the massive tive portal called - The Guardian of Forever and go back in time to September 1st 2012. Jeff-Trek ventures into the theme of what happened after the Next Generation movie "STAR TREK NEMESIS. We also hear from my favorite author of all time...Micheal jan Friedman. Beam on board and boldly go!!! 

Michael Jan Friedman joins us to discuss his latest work: "The Hammer and the Horn," Book I of the Vidar Saga. Here is the Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ED0J2PC/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_8Jocsb04SVY7M Crazy8Press link: http://www.crazy8press.com/our-books/the-vidar-saga/the-hammer-and-the-horn/ It took place more than a thousand years ago...the Twilight of the Gods and the destruction of Asgard, home of Thor and Odin. But a sculptor named Vidar still remembers that horrific time. He is an immortal, a bastard son of Odin, and one of the few Aesir to survive the Twilight. Weary of the war-living ways of his kind, he has forsaken Asgard for Earth, traveling from land to land and guarding the horn of death that once protected the gates of his home. Now, after centuries in this world, Vidar hears the anguished cry of a kinsman. Asgard has been rebuilt, but a terrifying new enemy wearing Odin's war-mask has stolen Thor's hammer—and is planning a holocaust to consume not only the gods' home but Earth as well. Vidar knows he has no choice but to return to Asgard—and take the horn of Hell with him.

Shadows On the Sun. When the Enterprise set course for the second star to the right and sailed straight on 'til morning at the end of The Undiscovered Country, it may have been the end of TOS voyages on the big screen; but it wasn't the end of the story for our characters. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones discuss Michael Jan Friedman's 1993 novel Shadows On the Sun, which tells the story of Dr. McCoy's reunion with his ex-wife Jocelyn and his struggle to balance his ethics as a physician with the realities of an alien culture. In our news segment we look at the Abrams ComicArts Original Topps Star Trek Trading Cards book, hear what Doug Drexler has to say about The Fall and the new Starfleet-built Deep Space 9, also hear from Andy Probert and Douglas E. Graves about the new DS9, discuss EMPIRE Magazine's list of the top Star Trek novel series (and why Star Trek: Titan would make a perfect animated series), see what IDW has in store for collectors in the Red, Blue, and Black Label releases of Star Trek Ongoing, and get Matthew's first impressions of Ongoing 21, which picks up where Into Darkness left off. 

In this issue: Superman gets another book, She-Hulk is red, RASL does some dimension hopping, and the show goes off the rails… again... NEWS Jim Lee and Scott Snyder team for new Superman ongoing series LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN AFTER EARTH ONE SHOT 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN, ROBERT GREENBERGER Art by BEN LOBEL Cover by DENNIS CALERO The official prequel comic to the upcoming film, After Earth, starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith. Hundreds of years after humans fled Earth to escape its toxic atmosphere, the remaining survivors colonize a remote planet and begin to rebuild civilization — but the society they create suffers from deep divisions, with scientific innovators and spiritual leaders often at bitter odds. Even worse, humanity has come under assault by a mysterious alien species, and mankind must band together to protect their new homeworld. Written by Michael Jan Friedman and Robert Greenberger with artwork by Beni Lobel (G.I. Joe: Cobra, G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes). [rating:1/5] MATTHEW Red She-Hulk #58
 Writer: Jeff Parker Artist: Carlo Pagulayan, Wellington Alves Publisher: Marvel The Earth's strongest female set on a path of destruction!!! Her enemies? Every powered being in the Marvel Universe!!! [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO Peanuts Vol 2 #3 Written by Charles Schulz, Mona Koth, Shane Houghton, Vicki Scott Art by Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth, Vicki Scott SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 If you thought an empty supper dish was bad news,Snoopy, just you wait until the cat next door darkens your doorstep in “Food For Fraught”! Another round of PEANUTS adventures kicks off with Snoopy and continues with a How to Draw, classic Charles Schulz Sunday strips, and more! With a special Peppermint Patty 1st appearance variant cover! [rating:2/5] ZACH CHEW #29
 Writer: John Layman
 Artist: Rob Guillory
 Publisher: Image Comics
 Cover Price: $2.99 SOLICITATION: “SPACE CAKES,” Part Four
 On the trail of the vampire! [rating:5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week We’ve known that Marvel and Disney have had plans for a S.H.I.E.L.D. television for a while now, but when news broke that Agent Phil Coulson would be a major part of the television show, suddenly the rest of the civilized world must also face the dilemma that faces comic book face at least once a quarter – the death and return of a favorite character. [poll id="256"] LINK Discussion: RASL
 The series follows the art thief RASL, who jumps to parallel universes in attempts to steal parallel paintings, but soon runs into dangerous scenarios as he is pursued by the government. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In this issue: Superman gets another book, She-Hulk is red, RASL does some dimension hopping, and the show goes off the rails… again... NEWS Jim Lee and Scott Snyder team for new Superman ongoing series LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN AFTER EARTH ONE SHOT 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN, ROBERT GREENBERGER Art by BEN LOBEL Cover by DENNIS CALERO The official prequel comic to the upcoming film, After Earth, starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith. Hundreds of years after humans fled Earth to escape its toxic atmosphere, the remaining survivors colonize a remote planet and begin to rebuild civilization — but the society they create suffers from deep divisions, with scientific innovators and spiritual leaders often at bitter odds. Even worse, humanity has come under assault by a mysterious alien species, and mankind must band together to protect their new homeworld. Written by Michael Jan Friedman and Robert Greenberger with artwork by Beni Lobel (G.I. Joe: Cobra, G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes). [rating:1/5] MATTHEW Red She-Hulk #58
Writer: Jeff Parker Artist: Carlo Pagulayan, Wellington Alves Publisher: Marvel The Earth's strongest female set on a path of destruction!!! Her enemies? Every powered being in the Marvel Universe!!! [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO Peanuts Vol 2 #3 Written by Charles Schulz, Mona Koth, Shane Houghton, Vicki Scott Art by Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth, Vicki Scott SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99 If you thought an empty supper dish was bad news,Snoopy, just you wait until the cat next door darkens your doorstep in “Food For Fraught”! Another round of PEANUTS adventures kicks off with Snoopy and continues with a How to Draw, classic Charles Schulz Sunday strips, and more! With a special Peppermint Patty 1st appearance variant cover! [rating:2/5] ZACH CHEW #29
Writer: John Layman
Artist: Rob Guillory
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99 SOLICITATION: “SPACE CAKES,” Part Four
On the trail of the vampire! [rating:5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week We’ve known that Marvel and Disney have had plans for a S.H.I.E.L.D. television for a while now, but when news broke that Agent Phil Coulson would be a major part of the television show, suddenly the rest of the civilized world must also face the dilemma that faces comic book face at least once a quarter – the death and return of a favorite character. [poll id="256"] LINK Discussion: RASL
The series follows the art thief RASL, who jumps to parallel universes in attempts to steal parallel paintings, but soon runs into dangerous scenarios as he is pursued by the government. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

  Join ME Jeff Ferguson and my super cool Big Daddy co-host Mr.Goodnight on our adventure to bring the canon of the novels to the mainstream of trek fandom. This episode features: Michael Jan Friedman (born 1955) and he is an author of nearly sixty books of fiction and nonfiction, more than half of which are in the Star Trek universe. Ten of his titles have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List. Friedman has also written for network and cable television, radio, more than 150 comic books, most of them for DC Comics...and he is one of my true blue heroes. Tune in for some smart talk with a great writer, teacher and a man that I am proud to call a friend. This is one for the history books folks. Michael also co-wrote Star Trek:Voyager's Season Two episode "Resistance."

In this science fiction podcast, we interview author Aaron Rosenberg. Originally from New Jersey and New York, Aaron Rosenberg returned to New York City in 1996 after stints in New Orleans and Kansas. He has taught college-level English and worked in corporate graphics and book publishing. Rosenberg has written novels for Star Trek, StarCraft, Warcraft, Exalted, Stargate Atlantis, and Warhammer. He also writes educational books, young adult novels, children's books, and roleplaying games. He won an Origins Award in 2003, for Gamemastering Secrets, a Gold ENnie in 2007, for Lure of the Lich Lord, and a 2003 PsiPhi Award for Collective Hindsight, Book One. His second Warcraft novel, Beyond the Dark Portal, was nominated for a Scribe Award in 2009 and his young adult novelization Bandslam: The Novel won the award for best Young Adult novel in 2010. Rosenberg wrote the first-ever tie-in novel for the television series Eureka, entitled Substitution Method, under the house name Cris Ramsay. His second Eureka novel, Roads Less Traveled, was released in early 2011. His first original novel, the space-opera Birth of the Dread Remora, was published by Crossroad Press in early 2011. Rosenberg is also part of Crazy 8 Press, a cooperative publishing venture he started in 2011 with fellow authors Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, and Howard Weinstein. His humorous science fiction novel No Small Bills was released as an e-book from Crazy 8 in September 2011 and immediately hit the NOOK Bestseller list--it rose as high as No. 33.It is slated for a trade paperback release in November 2011. Rosenberg lives in New York City with his family.

In this science fiction podcast, we interview author Aaron Rosenberg. Originally from New Jersey and New York, Aaron Rosenberg returned to New York City in 1996 after stints in New Orleans and Kansas. He has taught college-level English and worked in corporate graphics and book publishing. Rosenberg has written novels for Star Trek, StarCraft, Warcraft, Exalted, Stargate Atlantis, and Warhammer. He also writes educational books, young adult novels, children's books, and roleplaying games. He won an Origins Award in 2003, for Gamemastering Secrets, a Gold ENnie in 2007, for Lure of the Lich Lord, and a 2003 PsiPhi Award for Collective Hindsight, Book One. His second Warcraft novel, Beyond the Dark Portal, was nominated for a Scribe Award in 2009 and his young adult novelization Bandslam: The Novel won the award for best Young Adult novel in 2010. Rosenberg wrote the first-ever tie-in novel for the television series Eureka, entitled Substitution Method, under the house name Cris Ramsay. His second Eureka novel, Roads Less Traveled, was released in early 2011. His first original novel, the space-opera Birth of the Dread Remora, was published by Crossroad Press in early 2011. Rosenberg is also part of Crazy 8 Press, a cooperative publishing venture he started in 2011 with fellow authors Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, and Howard Weinstein. His humorous science fiction novel No Small Bills was released as an e-book from Crazy 8 in September 2011 and immediately hit the NOOK Bestseller list--it rose as high as No. 33.It is slated for a trade paperback release in November 2011. Rosenberg lives in New York City with his family.

Positively Trek 213: Book Club: Tales of The Dominion WarWith Special Guest Jessie Earl! The Dominion War: A quadrants-spanning conflict that defined the final two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But what did the war mean beyond the station, Bajor, and the familiar setting of DS9? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan are joined by Jessie Earl (aka Jessie Gender on YouTube) to discuss the 2004 anthology Star Trek: Tales of the Dominion War edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. With 12 short stories from authors Michael Jan Friedman, Greg Cox, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Josepha Sherman & Susan Shwartz, Heather Jarman & Jeffrey Lang, David Mack, Dave Galanter, Howard Weinstein, Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore, Robert Greenberger, Peter David, and Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels, Tales of the Dominion War examines the conflict from varied perspectives throughout the Star Trek universe! Jessie Gender on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lostrekkie Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. ChaptersTales of the Dominion War, Part 1 (00:00:00)Patreon Shout Out (00:31:18)Tales of the Dominion War, Part 2 (00:32:02)Final Thoughts (01:01:40)Closing (01:08:25) HostsBruce GibsonDan Gunther  GuestJessie Earl ProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Bruce Gibson (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy