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How do you juggle multiple book projects, a university teaching role, Kickstarter campaigns, and rock albums—all without burning out? What does it take to build a writing career that spans decades, through industry upheavals and personal setbacks? Kevin J. Anderson shares hard-won lessons from his 40+ year career writing over 190 books. In the intro, Draft2Digital partners with Bookshop.org for ebooks; Spotify announces PageMatch and print partnership with Bookshop.org; Eleven Audiobooks; Indie author non-fiction books Kickstarter; Bones of the Deep – J.F. Penn This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Kevin J. Anderson is the multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author of over 190 books across different genres, with over 24 million copies in print across 34 languages. He's also the director of publishing at Western Colorado University, as well as a publisher at WordFire Press, an editor and rock album lyricist, and he's co-written Dune books and worked on the recent Dune movies and TV show. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights, and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Managing multiple projects at different stages to maximise productivity without burning out Building financial buffers and multiple income streams for a sustainable long-term career Adapting when life disrupts your creative process, from illness to injury Lessons learned from transitioning between traditional publishing, indie, and Kickstarter Why realistic expectations and continuously reinventing yourself are essential for longevity The hands-on publishing master's program at Western Colorado University You can find Kevin at WordFire.com and buy his books direct at WordFireShop.com. Transcript of Interview with Kevin J. Anderson Jo: Kevin J. Anderson is the multi award-winning and internationally bestselling author of over 190 books across different genres, with over 24 million copies in print across 34 languages. He's also the Director of Publishing at Western Colorado University, as well as a publisher at WordFire Press, an editor, a rock album lyricist, and he's co-written Dune books and worked on the recent Dune movies and TV show. Welcome back to the show, Kevin. Kevin: Well, thanks, Joanna. I always love being on the show. Jo: And we're probably on like 200 books and like 50 million copies in print. I mean, how hard is it to keep up with all that? Kevin: Well, it was one of those where we actually did have to do a list because my wife was like, we really should know the exact number. And I said, well, who can keep track because that one went out of print and that's an omnibus. So does it count as something else? Well, she counted them. But that was a while ago and I didn't keep track, so… Jo: Right. Kevin: I'm busy and I like to write. That's how I've had a long-term career. It's because I don't hate what I'm doing. I've got the best job in the world. I love it. Jo: So that is where I wanted to start. You've been on the show multiple times. People can go back and have a listen to some of the other things we've talked about. I did want to talk to you today about managing multiple priorities. You are a director of publishing at Western Colorado University. I am currently doing a full-time master's degree as well as writing a novel, doing this podcast, my Patreon, all the admin of running a business, and I feel like I'm busy. Then I look at what you do and I'm like, this is crazy. People listening are also busy. We're all busy, right. But I feel like it can't just be writing and one job—you do so much. So how do you manage your time, juggle priorities, your calendar, and all that? Kevin: I do it brilliantly. Is that the answer you want? I do it brilliantly. It is all different things. If I were just working on one project at a time, like, okay, I'm going to start a new novel today and I've got nothing else on my plate. Well, that would take me however long to do the research and the plot. I'm a full-on plotter outliner, so it would take me all the while to do—say it's a medieval fantasy set during the Crusades. Well, then I'd have to spend months reading about the Crusades and researching them and maybe doing some travel. Then get to the point where I know the characters enough that I can outline the book and then I start writing the book, and then I start editing the book, which is a part that I hate. I love doing the writing, I hate doing the editing. Then you edit a whole bunch. To me, there are parts of that that are like going to the dentist—I don't like it—and other parts of it are fun. So by having numerous different projects at different stages, all of which require different skill sets or different levels of intensity— I can be constantly switching from one thing to another and basically be working at a hundred percent capacity on everything all the time. And I love doing this. So I'll be maybe writing a presentation, which is what I was doing before we got on this call this morning, because I'm giving a new keynote presentation at Superstars, which is in a couple of weeks. That's another thing that was on our list—I helped run Superstars. I founded that 15 years ago and it's been going on. So I'll be giving that talk. Then we just started classes for my publishing grad students last week. So I'm running those classes, which meant I had to write all of the classes before they started, and I did that. I've got a Kickstarter that will launch in about a month. I'm getting the cover art for that new book and I've got to write up the Kickstarter campaign. And I have to write the book. I like to have the book at least drafted before I run a Kickstarter for it. So I'm working on that. A Kickstarter pre-launch page should be up a month before the Kickstarter launches, and the Kickstarter has to launch in early March, so that means early February I have to get the pre-launch page up. So there's all these dominoes. One thing has to go before the next thing can go. During the semester break between fall semester—we had about a month off—I had a book for Blackstone Publishing and Weird Tales Presents that I had to write, and I had plotted it and I thought if I don't get this written during the break, I'm going to get distracted and I won't finish it. So I just buckled down and I wrote the 80,000-word book during the month of break. This is like Little House on the Prairie with dinosaurs. It's an Amish community that wants to go to simpler times. So they go back to the Pleistocene era where they're setting up farms and the brontosaurus gets into the cornfield all the time. Jo: That sounds like a lot of fun. Kevin: That's fun. So with the grad students that I have every week, we do all kinds of lectures. Just to reassure people, I am not at all an academic. I could not stand my English classes where you had to write papers analysing this and that. My grad program is all hands-on, pragmatic. You actually learn how to be a publisher when you go through it. You learn how to design covers, you learn how to lay things out, you learn how to edit, you learn how to do fonts. One of the things that I do among the lectures every week or every other week, I just give them something that I call the real world updates. Like, okay, this is the stuff that I, Kevin, am working on in my real world career because the academic career isn't like the real world. So I just go listing about, oh, I designed these covers this week, and I wrote the draft of this dinosaur homestead book, and then I did two comic scripts, and then I had to edit two comic scripts. We just released my third rock album that's based on my fantasy trilogy. And I have to write a keynote speech for Superstars. And I was on Joanna Penn's podcast. And here's what I'm doing. Sometimes it's a little scary because I read it and I go, holy crap, I did a lot of stuff this week. Jo: So I manage everything on Google Calendar. Do you have systems for managing all this? Because you also have external publishers, you have actual dates when things actually have to happen. Do you manage that yourself or does Rebecca, your wife and business partner, do that? How do you manage your calendar? Kevin: Well, Rebecca does most of the business stuff, like right now we have to do a bunch of taxes stuff because it's the new year and things. She does that and I do the social interaction and the creating and the writing and stuff. My assistant Marie Whittaker, she's a big project management person and she's got all these apps on how to do project managing and all these sorts of things. She tried to teach me how to use these apps, but it takes so much time and organisation to fill the damn things out. So it's all in my head. I just sort of know what I have to do. I just put it together and work on it and just sort of know this thing happens next and this thing happens next. I guess one of the ways is when I was in college, I put myself through the university by being a waiter and a bartender. As a waiter and a bartender, you have to juggle a million different things at once. This guy wants a beer and that lady wants a martini, and that person needs to pay, and this person's dinner is up on the hot shelf so you've got to deliver it before it gets cold. It's like I learned how to do millions of things and keep them all organised, and that's the way it worked. And I've kept that as a skill all the way through and it has done me good, I think. Jo: I think that there is a difference between people's brains, right? So I'm pretty chaotic in terms of my creative process. I'm not a plotter like you. I'm pretty chaotic, basically. But I come across— Kevin: I've met you. Yes. Jo: I know. But I'm also extremely organised and I plan everything. That's part of, I think, being an introvert and part of dealing with the anxiety of the world is having a plan or a schedule. So I think the first thing to say to people listening is they don't have to be like you, and they don't have to be like me. It's kind of a personal thing. I guess one thing that goes beyond both of us is, earlier you said you basically work at a hundred percent capacity. So let's say there's somebody listening and they're like, well, I'm at a hundred percent capacity too, and it might be kids, it might be a day job, as well as writing and all that. And then something happens, right? You mentioned the real world. I seem to remember that you broke your leg or something. Kevin: Yes. Jo: And the world comes crashing down through all your plans, whether they're written or in your head. So how do you deal with a buffer of something happening, or you're sick, or Rebecca's sick, or the cat needs to go to the vet? Real life—how do you deal with that? Kevin: Well, that really does cause problems. We had, in fact, just recently—so I'm always working at, well, let's be realistic, like 95% of Kevin capacity. Well, my wife, who does some of the stuff here around the house and she does the business things, she just went through 15 days of the worst crippling migraine string that she's had in 30 years. So she was curled up in a foetal position on the bed for 15 days and she couldn't do any of her normal things. I mean, even unloading the dishwasher and stuff like that. So if I'm at 95% capacity and suddenly I have to pick up an extra 50%, that causes real problems. So I drink lots of coffee, and I get less sleep, and you try to bring in some help. I mean, we have Rebecca's assistant and the assistant has a 20-year-old daughter who came in to help us do some of the dishes and laundry and housework stuff. You mentioned before, it was a year ago. I always go out hiking and mountain climbing and that's where I write. I dictate. I have a digital recorder that I go off of, and that's how I'm so productive. I go out, I walk in the forest and I come home with 5,000 words done in a couple of hours, and I always do that. That's how I write. Well, I was out on a mountain and I fell off the mountain and I broke my ankle and had to limp a mile back to my car. So that sort of put a damper on me hiking. I had a book that I had to write and I couldn't go walking while I was dictating it. It has been a very long time since I had to sit at a keyboard and create chapters that way. Jo: Mm-hmm. Kevin: And my brain doesn't really work like that. It works in an audio—I speak this stuff instead. So I ended up training myself because I had a big boot on my foot. I would sit on the back porch and I would look out at the mountains here in Colorado and I would put my foot up on another chair and I'd sit in the lawn chair and I'd kind of close my eyes and I would dictate my chapters that way. It was not as effective, but it was plan B. So that's how I got it done. I did want to mention something. When I'm telling the students this every week—this is what I did and here's the million different things—one of the students just yesterday made a comment that she summarised what I'm doing and it kind of crystallised things for me. She said that to get so much done requires, and I'm quoting now, “a balance of planning, sprinting, and being flexible, while also making incremental forward progress to keep everything moving together.” So there's short-term projects like fires and emergencies that have to be done. You've got to keep moving forward on the novel, which is a long-term project, but that short story is due in a week. So I've got to spend some time doing that one. Like I said, this Kickstarter's coming up, so I have to put in the order for the cover art, because the cover art needs to be done so I can put it on the pre-launch page for the Kickstarter. It is a balance of the long-term projects and the short-term projects. And I'm a workaholic, I guess, and you are too. Jo: Yes. Kevin: You totally are. Yes. Jo: I get that you're a workaholic, but as you said before, you enjoy it too. So you enjoy doing all these things. It's just sometimes life just gets in the way, as you said. One of the other things that I think is interesting—so sometimes physical stuff gets in the way, but in your many decades now of the successful author business, there's also the business side. You've had massive success with some of your books, and I'm sure that some of them have just kind of shrivelled into nothing. There have been good years and bad years. So how do we, as people who want a long-term career, think about making sure we have a buffer in the business for bad years and then making the most of good years? Kevin: Well, that's one thing—to realise that if you're having a great year, you might not always have a great year. That's kind of like the rockstar mentality—I've got a big hit now, so I'm always going to have a big hit. So I buy mansions and jets, and then of course the next album flops. So when you do have a good year, you plan for the long term. You set money aside. You build up plan B and you do other things. I have long been a big advocate for making sure that you have multiple income streams. You don't just write romantic epic fantasies and that's all you do. That might be what makes your money now, but the reading taste could change next year. They might want something entirely different. So while one thing is really riding high, make sure that you're planting a bunch of other stuff, because that might be the thing that goes really, really well the next year. I made my big stuff back in the early nineties—that was when I started writing for Star Wars and X-Files, and that's when I had my New York Times bestselling run. I had 11 New York Times bestsellers in one year, and I was selling like millions of copies. Now, to be honest, when you have a Star Wars bestseller, George Lucas keeps almost all of that. You don't keep that much of it. But little bits add up when you're selling millions of copies. So it opened a lot of doors for me. So I kept writing my own books and I built up my own fans who liked the Star Wars books and they read some of my other things. If you were a bestselling trad author, you could keep writing the same kind of book and they would keep throwing big advances at you. It was great. And then that whole world changed and they stopped paying those big advances, and paperback, mass market paperback books just kind of went away. A lot of people probably remember that there was a time for almost every movie that came out, every big movie that came out, you could go into the store and buy a paperback book of it—whether it was an Avengers movie or a Star Trek movie or whatever, there was a paperback book. I did a bunch of those and that was really good work. They would pay me like $15,000 to take the script and turn it into a book, and it was done in three weeks. They don't do that anymore. I remember I was on a panel at some point, like, what would you tell your younger self? What advice would you give your younger self? I remember when I was in the nineties, I was turning down all kinds of stuff because I had too many book projects and I was never going to quit writing. I was a bestselling author, so I had it made. Well, never, ever assume you have it made because the world changes under you. They might not like what you're doing or publishing goes in a completely different direction. So I always try to keep my radar up and look at new things coming up. I still write some novels for trad publishers. This dinosaur homestead one is for Blackstone and Weird Tales. They're a trad publisher. I still publish all kinds of stuff as an indie for WordFire Press. I'm reissuing a bunch of my trad books that I got the rights back and now they're getting brand new life as I run Kickstarters. One of my favourite series is “Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I.” It's like the Addams Family meets The Naked Gun. It's very funny. It's a private detective who solves crimes with monsters and mummies and werewolves and things. I sold the first one to a trad publisher, and actually, they bought three. I said, okay, these are fast, they're fun, they're like 65,000 words. You laugh all the way through it, and you want the next one right away. So let's get these out like every six months, which is like lightning speed for trad publishing. They just didn't think that was a good idea. They brought them out a year and a half apart. It was impossible to build up momentum that way. They wanted to drop the series after the third book, and I just begged them—please give it one more chance. So they bought one more book for half as much money and they brought it out again a year and a half later. And also, it was a trad paperback at $15. And the ebook was—Joanna, can you guess what their ebook was priced at? Jo: $15. Kevin: $15. And they said, gee, your ebook sales are disappointing. I said, well, no, duh. I mean, I am jumping around—I'm going like, but you should have brought these out six months apart. You should have had the ebook, like the first one at $4. Jo: But you're still working with traditional publishers, Kevin? Kevin: I'm still working with them on some, and I'm a hybrid. There are some projects that I feel are better served as trad books, like the big Dune books and stuff. I want those all over the place and they can cash in on the movie momentum and stuff. But I got the rights back to the Dan Shamble stuff. The fans kept wanting me to do more, and so I published a couple of story collections and they did fine. But I was making way more money writing Dune books and things. Then they wanted a new novel. So I went, oh, okay. I did a new novel, which I just published at WordFire. But again, it did okay, but it wasn't great. I thought, well, I better just focus on writing these big ticket things. But I really liked writing Dan Shamble. Somebody suggested, well, if the fans want it so much, why don't you run a Kickstarter? I had never run a Kickstarter before, and I kind of had this wrong attitude. I thought Kickstarters were for, “I'm a starving author, please give me money.” And that's not it at all. It's like, hey, if you're a fan, why don't you join the VIP club and you get the books faster than anybody else? So I ran a Kickstarter for my first Dan Shamble book, and it made three times what the trad publisher was paying me. And I went, oh, I kind of like this model. So I have since done like four other Dan Shamble novels through Kickstarters, made way more money that way. And we just sold—we can't give any details yet—but we have just sold it. It will be a TV show. There's a European studio that is developing it as a TV show, and I'm writing the pilot and I will be the executive producer. Jo: Fantastic. Kevin: So I kept that zombie detective alive because I loved it so much. Jo: And it's going to be all over the place years later, I guess. Just in terms of—given I've been in this now, I guess 2008 really was when I got into indie—and over the time I've been doing this, I've seen people rise and then disappear. A lot of people have disappeared. There are reasons, burnout or maybe they were just done. Kevin: Yes. Jo: But in terms of the people that you've seen, the characteristics, I guess, of people who don't make it versus people who do make it for years. And we are not saying that everyone should be a writer for decades at all. Some people do just have maybe one or two books. What do you think are the characteristics of those people who do make it long-term? Kevin: Well, I think it's realistic expectations. Like, again, this was trad, but my first book I sold for $4,000, and I thought, well, that's just $4,000, but we're going to sell book club rights, and we're goingn to sell foreign rights, and it's going to be optioned for movies. And the $4,000 will be like, that's just the start. I was planning out all this extra money coming from it, and it didn't even earn its $4,000 advance back and nothing else happened with it. Well, it has since, because I've since reissued it myself, pushed it and I made more money that way. But it's a slow burn. You build your career. You start building your fan base and then your next one will sell maybe better than the first one did. Then you keep writing it, and then you make connections, and then you get more readers and you learn how to expand your stuff better. You've got to prepare for the long haul. I would suggest that if you publish your very first book on KU, don't quit your day job the next day. Not everybody can or should be a full-time writer. We here in America need to have something that pays our health insurance. That is one of the big reasons why I am running this graduate program at Western Colorado University—because as a university professor, I get wonderful healthcare. I'm teaching something that I love, and I'm frankly doing a very good job at it because our graduates—something like 60% of them are now working as writers or publishers or working in the publishing world. So that's another thing. I guess what I do when I'm working on it is I kind of always say yes to the stuff that's coming in. If an opportunity comes—hey, would you like a graphic novel on this?—and I go, yes, I'd love to do that. Could you write a short story for this anthology? Sure, I'd love to do that. I always say yes, and I get overloaded sometimes. But I learned my lesson. It was quite a few years ago where I was really busy. I had all kinds of book deadlines and I was turning down books that they were offering me. Again, this was trad—book contracts that had big advances on them. And anthology editors were asking me. I was really busy and everybody was nagging me—Kevin, you work too hard. And my wife Rebecca was saying, Kevin, you work too hard. So I thought, I had it made. I had all these bestsellers, everything was going on. So I thought, alright, I've got a lot of books under contract. I'll just take a sabbatical. I'll say no for a year. I'll just catch up. I'll finish all these things that I've got. I'll just take a breather and finish things. So for that year, anybody who asked me—hey, do you want to do this book project?—well, I'd love to, but I'm just saying no. And would you do this short story for an anthology? Well, I'd love to, but not right now. Thanks. And I just kind of put them off. So I had a year where I could catch up and catch my breath and finish the stuff. And after that, I went, okay, I am back in the game again. Let's start taking these book offers. And nothing. Just crickets. And I went, well, okay. Well, you were always asking before—where are all these book deals that you kept offering me? Oh, we gave them to somebody else. Jo: This is really difficult though, because on the one hand—well, first of all, it's difficult because I wanted to take a bit of a break. So I'm doing this full-time master's and you are also teaching people in a master's program, right. So I have had to say no to a lot of things in order to do this course. And I imagine the people on your course would have to do the same thing. There's a lot of rewards, but they're different rewards and it kind of represents almost a midlife pivot for many of us. So how do we balance that then—the stepping away with what might lead us into something new? I mean, obviously this is a big deal. I presume most of the people on your course, they're older like me. People have to give stuff up to do this kind of thing. So how do we manage saying yes and saying no? Kevin: Well, I hate to say this, but you just have to drink more coffee and work harder for that time. Yes, you can say no to some things. My thing was I kind of shut the door and I just said, I'm just going to take a break and I'm going to relax. I could have pushed my capacity and taken some things so that I wasn't completely off the game board. One of the things I talk about is to avoid burnout. If you want a long-term career, and if you're working at 120% of your capacity, then you're going to burn out. I actually want to mention something. Johnny B. Truant just has a new book out called The Artisan Author. I think you've had him on the show, have you? Jo: Yes, absolutely. Kevin: He says a whole bunch of the stuff in there that I've been saying for a long time. He's analysing these rapid release authors that are a book every three weeks. And they're writing every three weeks, every four weeks, and that's their business model. I'm just like, you can't do that for any length of time. I mean, I'm a prolific writer. I can't write that fast. That's a recipe for burnout, I think. I love everything that I'm doing, and even with this graduate program that I'm teaching, I love teaching it. I mean, I'm talking about subjects that I love, because I love publishing. I love writing. I love cover design. I love marketing. I love setting up your newsletters. I mean, this isn't like taking an engineering course for me. This is something that I really, really love doing. And quite honestly, it comes across with the students. They're all fired up too because they see how much I love doing it and they love doing it. One of the projects that they do—we get a grant from Draft2Digital every year for $5,000 so that we do an anthology, an original anthology that we pay professional rates for. So they put out their call for submissions. This year it was Into the Deep Dark Woods. And we commissioned a couple stories for it, but otherwise it was open to submissions. And because we're paying professional rates, they get a lot of submissions. I have 12 students in the program right now. They got 998 stories in that they had to read. Jo: Wow. Kevin: They were broken up into teams so they could go through it, but that's just overwhelming. They had to read, whatever that turns out to be, 50 stories a week that come in. Then they write the rejections, and then they argue over which ones they're going to accept, and then they send the contracts, and then they edit them. And they really love it. I guess that's the most important thing about a career—you've got to have an attitude that you love what you're doing. If you don't love this, please find a more stable career, because this is not something you would recommend for the faint of heart. Jo: Yes, indeed. I guess one of the other considerations, even if we love it, the industry can shift. Obviously you mentioned the nineties there—things were very different in the nineties in many, many ways. Especially, let's say, pre-internet times, and when trad pub was really the only way forward. But you mentioned the rapid release, the sort of book every month. Let's say we are now entering a time where AI is bringing positives and negatives in the same way that the internet brought positives and negatives. We're not going to talk about using it, but what is definitely happening is a change. Industry-wise—for example, people can do a book a day if they want to generate books. That is now possible. There are translations, you know. Our KDP dashboard in America, you have a button now to translate everything into Spanish if you want. You can do another button that makes it an audiobook. So we are definitely entering a time of challenge, but if you look back over your career, there have been many times of challenge. So is this time different? Or do you face the same challenges every time things shift? Kevin: It's always different. I've always had to take a breath and step back and then reinvent myself and come back as something else. One of the things with a long-term career is you can't have a long-term career being the hot new thing. You can start out that way—like, this is the brand new author and he gets a big boost as the best first novel or something like that—but that doesn't work for 20 years. I mean, you've got to do something else. If you're the sexy young actress, well, you don't have a 50-year career as the sexy young actress. One of the ones I'm loving right now is Linda Hamilton, who was the sexy young actress in Terminator, and then a little more mature in the TV show Beauty and the Beast, where she was this huge star. Then she's just come back now. I think she's in her mid-fifties. She's in Stranger Things and she was in Resident Alien and she's now this tough military lady who's getting parts all over the place. She's reinvented herself. So I like to say that for my career, I've crashed and burned and resurrected myself. You might as well call me the Doctor because I've just come back in so many different ways. You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but— If you want to stay around, no matter how old of a dog you are, you've got to learn new tricks. And you've got to keep learning, and you've got to keep trying new things. I started doing indie publishing probably around the time you did—2009, something like that. I was in one of these great positions where I was a trad author and I had a dozen books that I wrote that were all out of print. I got the rights back to them because back then they let books go out of print and they gave the rights back without a fight. So I suddenly found myself with like 12 titles that I could just put up. I went, oh, okay, let's try this. I was kind of blown away that that first novel that they paid me $4,000 for that never even earned it back—well, I just put it up on Kindle and within one year I made more than $4,000. I went, I like this, I've got to figure this out. That's how I launched WordFire Press. Then I learned how to do everything. I mean, back in those days, you could do a pretty clunky job and people would still buy it. Then I learned how to do it better. Jo: That time is gone. Kevin: Yes. I learned how to do it better, and then I learned how to market it. Then I learned how to do print on demand books. Then I learned how to do box sets and different kinds of marketing. I dove headfirst into my newsletter to build my fan base because I had all the Star Wars stuff and X-Files stuff and later it was the Dune stuff. I had this huge fan base, but I wanted that fan base to read the Kevin Anderson books, the Dan Shamble books and everything. The only way to get that is if you give them a personal touch to say, hey buddy, if you liked that one, try this one. And the way to do that is you have to have access to them. So I started doing social media stuff before most people were doing social media stuff. I killed it on MySpace. I can tell you that. I had a newsletter that we literally printed on paper and we stuck mailing labels on. It went out to 1,200 people that we put in the mailbox. Jo: Now you're doing that again with Kickstarter, I guess. But I guess for people listening, what are you learning now? How are you reinventing yourself now in this new phase we are entering? Kevin: Well, I guess the new thing that I'm doing now is expanding my Kickstarters into more. So last year, the biggest Kickstarter that I've ever had, I ran last year. It was this epic fantasy trilogy that I had trad published and I got the rights back. They had only published it in trade paperback. So, yes, I reissued the books in nice new hardcovers, but I also upped the game to do these fancy bespoke editions with leather embossed covers and end papers and tipped in ribbons and slip cases and all kinds of stuff and building that. I did three rock albums as companions to it, and just building that kind of fan base that will support that. Then I started a Patreon last year, which isn't as big as yours. I wish my Patreon would get bigger, but I'm pushing it and I'm still working on that. So it's trying new things. Because if I had really devoted myself and continued to keep my MySpace page up to date, I would be wasting my time. You have to figure out new things. Part of me is disappointed because I really liked in the nineties where they just kept throwing book contracts at me with big advances. And I wrote the book and sent it in and they did all the work. But that went away and I didn't want to go away. So I had to learn how to do it different. After a good extended career, one of the things you do is you pay it forward. I mentor a lot of writers and that evolved into me creating this master's program in publishing. I can gush about it because to my knowledge, it is the only master's degree that really focuses on indie publishing and new model publishing instead of just teaching you how to get a job as an assistant editor in Manhattan for one of the Big Five publishers. Jo: It's certainly a lot more practical than my master's in death. Kevin: Well, that's an acquired taste, I think. When they hired me to do this—and as I said earlier, I'm not an academic—and I said if I'm going to teach this, it's a one year program. They get done with it in one year. It's all online except for one week in person in the summer. They're going to learn how to do things. They're not going to get esoteric, analysing this poem for something. When they graduate from this program, they walk out with this anthology that they edited, that their name is on. The other project that they do is they reissue a really fancy, fine edition of some classic work, whether it's H.G. Wells or Jules Verne or something. They choose a book that they want to bring back and they do it all from start to finish. They come out of it—rather than just theoretical learning—they know how to do things. Surprise, I've been around in the business a long time, so I know everybody who works in the business. So the heads of publishing houses and the head of Draft2Digital or Audible—and we've got Blackstone Audio coming on in a couple weeks. We've got the head of Kickstarter coming on as guest speakers. I have all kinds of guest speakers. Joanna, I think you're coming on— Jo: I'm coming on as well, I think. Kevin: You're coming on as a guest speaker. It's just like they really get plugged in. I'm in my seventh cohort now and I just love doing it. The students love it and we've got a pretty high success rate. So there's your plug. We are open for applications now. It starts in July. And my own website is WordFire.com, and there's a section on there on the graduate program if anybody wants to take a look at it. Again, not everybody needs to have a master's degree to be an indie publisher, but there is something to be said for having all of this stuff put into an organised fashion so that you learn how to do all the things. It also gives you a resource and a support system so that they come out of it knowing a whole lot of people. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Kevin. That was great. Kevin: Thanks. It's a great show. The post Managing Multiple Projects And The Art of the Long-Term Author Career with Kevin J. Anderson first appeared on The Creative Penn.
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Directing Tom Paris Delta Flyer, Robert McNeill, joins the Nerdatorium this week to discuss his origins in the business, his time as Tom Paris on Star Trek: Voyager, and his evolution into directing shows such as Star Trek, Chuck, and Resident Alien. We also discuss the importance of shows like Resident Alien and what about it interested him. Not to mention, he gives some pretty solid listen to suggestions. This is a chat you won't want to overlook ... For more on Robert McNeill, please visit the following - Delta Flyers Podcast Website - https://www.thedeltaflyers.org/about Delta Flyers Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheDeltaFlyers Robert McNeill IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000536/ Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Directing Tom Paris Delta Flyer, Robert McNeill, joins the Nerdatorium this week to discuss his origins in the business, his time as Tom Paris on Star Trek: Voyager, and his evolution into directing shows such as Star Trek, Chuck, and Resident Alien. We also discuss the importance of shows like Resident Alien and what about it interested him. Not to mention, he gives some pretty solid listen to suggestions. This is a chat you won't want to overlook ... For more on Robert McNeill, please visit the following - Delta Flyers Podcast Website - https://www.thedeltaflyers.org/about Delta Flyers Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheDeltaFlyers Robert McNeill IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000536/ Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We got spoilers & gongs! Join us for a special Resident Alien reunion with the incredible ladies of Patience, Colorado: Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, and Meredith Garretson. We're celebrating four seasons of laughs, drama, and sci-fi magic — just the ladies, just the fun.
Now wait a minute, We've been chasing this particular guest for a while, and when we finally got her in The Carriage House, we knew we'd made a great decision, excuse me. Joining us this week is the utterly delightful Mandell Maughan! You know Mandell from shows like ME, MYSELF, AND I and RESIDENT ALIEN. And, of course, one of our favorites, BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$. You can catch her in January in the upcoming Netflix comedy FREE BERT. Mandell helps us give advice on spending Christmas alone and how to handle a spouse who might not have the best dining etiquette. Join us for THE Ask Ronna social event of the year, LIVE and in person in New York! LONELY HEARTS LIVE is coming to the Bell House in Brooklyn on Saturday, February 7th. If you missed us in Boston, here's your chance to be part of Carriage House history. It is NOT to be missed! Tickets at askronnalive.com Sponsor: We've said it before, but if you're looking for the best chocolate chip cookies on Earth, you'll find them at Showstopper Cookies! Go to showstoppercookies.com and use code RONNA for 20% off your order, available to be shipped nationwide! And they make for an amazing gift, pardon me. Take comfort in Born Shoes! Go to bornshoes.com and use RONNA for 15% off plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress Singer/Songwriter Taylor Blackwell Taylor Blackwell is an American actor, writer, director, and musician who has appeared in over 45 TV shows and movies. They are known for their series regular role on the Starz original series Magic City and have appeared in popular shows such as Resident Alien, Mayans M.C., American Gigolo, Designated Survivor, NCIS, and Grey's Anatomy. Career Highlights Acting: Blackwell began acting at age five and was mentored by the legendary actor Burt Reynolds. Their prominent roles include Lauren Evans on Magic City, Susie in the feature film Dolphin Tale 2, and recent recurring roles as Liza in Resident Alien and Lisa Beck in American Gigolo. They also have extensive commercial and voiceover experience. Writing & Directing: Blackwell wrote and directed the short film/biopic It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, in which they also star as the iconic comedienne. The project is currently in post-production. Music: A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, ukulele, piano, accordion), Blackwell is a member of the bubblegum punk band "the tenth" with actress Harley Quinn Smith. They released a solo album, In Memory of Haroldine, in 2021 and performed an original song live on the TODAY show that year. Other Ventures: Blackwell is also a visual artist and the creator of "The Infinite Possibilities Oracle Deck". Blackwell has received a Young Artist Award nomination for their work on Magic City and Army Wives. They split their time between Los Angeles and New York City.
Min 4: ANATOMÍA DE UN INSTANTE (MOVISTAR +) 4,5 estrellas "Anatomía de un instante", la serie de Movistar Plus+ dirigida por Alberto Rodríguez, convierte el 23-F en un thriller político de respiración contenida que observa el golpe de Estado con una mirada quirúrgica y casi de cámara cerrada. Rodríguez se apoya en la estructura del libro de Javier Cercas, pero reorganiza el relato para que el núcleo dramático pivote sobre el gesto que definió aquella tarde: la quietud de Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo y Gutiérrez Mellado mientras los disparos sacudían el hemiciclo. Desde esa imagen inmóvil, la serie reconstruye un país atrapado entre la fractura interna, el desgaste de la Transición y la fragilidad de un liderazgo político que se vaciaba por dentro. Min 16: LA QUE SE AVECINA. T.16 (PRIME VIDEO Y TELE 5) 3,5 estrellas La temporada 16 de "La que se avecina" confirma que la maquinaria cómica creada por los hermanos Alberto y Laura Caballero sigue funcionando con una soltura envidiable. El traslado a Contubernio 49 continúa ofreciendo un filón narrativo: el edificio actúa como un experimento social donde chocan ambiciones ridículas, rutinas miserables y ese humor corrosivo que define el sello Caballero. Concha y Victoria mantienen el pulso del nuevo ecosistema, mientras Amador, Maite o los Recio aprovechan el escenario para desplegar versiones más agrias, más adultas y, en ocasiones, más desbordadas de sí mismos. Min 22: RESIDENT ALIEN T.4 FINAL (SYFY) 4 ESTRELLAS La temporada 4 y final de "Resident Alien" cierra el viaje de Harry Vanderspeigle con un tono más introspectivo, pero sin renunciar al humor absurdo que convirtió la serie en una rareza deliciosa dentro de la ciencia ficción televisiva. Este último tramo asume que ya no basta con el choque cómico entre un extraterrestre y la vida rural de Patience: ahora pesa la conciencia de Harry sobre lo que significa pertenecer, equivocarse y asumir responsabilidades que jamás buscó. Min 25: AVANCE STRANGER THINGS FINAL (NETFLIX) La temporada final de "Stranger Things" llega con un aire de cuenta atrás que se nota ya en los primeros materiales avanzados por Netflix: la serie entra en territorio de guerra abierta y abandona definitivamente el tono de aventura juvenil para instalarse en un drama fantástico de escala mayor. El regreso de Vecna como amenaza central marca el eje dramático, pero lo decisivo es que Hawkins queda fracturada físicamente y emocionalmente, lo que obliga al grupo a moverse por escenarios más amplios y más hostiles. Con Raquel Hernández avanzamos el formato y las fechas que maneja Netflix para dosificar el desenlace definitivo de una de las series más vistas de todos los tiempos. Min 31 ESPECIAL BSO "PLURIBUS" (Apple tv) 3,5 estrellas La banda sonora de "Pluribus" funciona como un contrapeso emocional a la brutalidad moral de la serie de Vince Gilligan. No es un acompañamiento decorativo, sino un mapa sonoro que define el tono: oscura, minimalista y con una pulsación interna que parece respirar al ritmo de la culpa de su protagonista. La selección musical, en cambio, juega a otra cosa: introduce canciones que dialogan con la escena desde la ironía, la melancolía o la violencia emocional. Temas de soul desgastado, rock fronterizo o pop sombrío crean un contraste deliberado con la frialdad de la partitura; ese choque subraya el estado mental de la protagonista y marca hitos narrativos sin subrayados obvios.
Desde que se nos han separado los Javis, en Madrid, California… C.J. Navas, Jorge y Don Carlos repasan la actualidad seriéfila de los diferentes canales, cadenas y plataformas, los estrenos de los próximos días, las ficciones más vistas por su audiencia, contestan a las preguntas de los oyentes y dan sus recomendaciones habituales de cada semana. Recomendaciones: Don Carlos: Asesinatos en la montaña / Resident Alien. Jorge: Pluribus / Yakarta. CJ: Ena / Anatomía de un instante. ¡Esperamos tus audiocomentarios! Mándanos tus mensajes por WhatsApp al +34 604 41 64 49 o a https://fueradeseries.com/mensajes Vota en los Power Rankings: Participa en la elaboración de nuestros Power Rankings votando a tus series favoritas de la semana en: https://fdseri.es/33u15eb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer.Producer.Actor Five-time Emmy nominee Chris Sheridan invades the nerdatorium to talk about his work on Family Guy, Resident Alien, and more. We talk about his origins in the entertainment business, how he got started on Family Guy, the lessons that Resident Alien teaches us, how much the respect of his cast means to him, and so much more. Not to mention that Chris is the very first guest I can recall who did research for the final question we asked him ... really cool. Which makes sense, because Chris is a really cool dude. For more on Chris Sheridan, please visit the following - IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792148/ Reddit - @ChrisSheridanRA Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album... For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: / fsfpopcast Join our Discord! / discord Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Writer.Producer.Actor Five-time Emmy nominee Chris Sheridan invades the nerdatorium to talk about his work on Family Guy, Resident Alien, and more. We talk about his origins in the entertainment business, how he got started on Family Guy, the lessons that Resident Alien teaches us, how much the respect of his cast means to him, and so much more. Not to mention that Chris is the very first guest I can recall who did research for the final question we asked him ... really cool. Which makes sense, because Chris is a really cool dude. For more on Chris Sheridan, please visit the following - IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792148/ Reddit - @ChrisSheridanRA Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album... For more on our show partners - Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: / fsfpopcast Join our Discord! / discord Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
October is the time for the supernatural, and this year the horror anthology 'Black Forests' has arrived to scare you with its chilling comic tales. To get more info on this pod favourite Peter Hogan (Resident Alien) joins the gang to talk about creating this new anthology and what its like writing horror short stories. Theres also plenty of talk about the Dark Horse series 'Resident Alien', what he learned from Alan Moore and what helps him write his awesome comic books. All that and a lil bit of Tony before Dan and Vince take over to tell you about some brilliant comics to add to your pull lists! Great stuff to check out: Peter Hogan, Black Forests, Scratch Comics, Resident Alien, Dark Horse Comics, Revolver Magazine, 2000AD, Steve Parkhouse, Glen Fabry, Mark Stafford, Rapha Labosco, Matt Soffe, Robin Jones, Baltimore Comic Con, Stan Sakai, Comicscene Yearbook, Grim Scary Tales, TBH Comics, Never Iron Anything, Battle Beast, Skybound, Transformers, G.I.Joe, M.A.S.K., Fragments of Horror, Junji Ito
She Unlocked Her Potential This week the nerdatorium is visited by the amazing Sarah Podemski. YOu have seen and heard Sarah on shows such as Resident Alien, Reservation Dogs, Total Drama, and many others. We discuss with Sarah how her upbringing as the product of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Canada's First Nations Residential Schools affects her storytelling, the projects she chooses, and more. We also discuss the lessons to be learned from the show Resident Alien, as well as finding out why she loves the program called "Unlock Her Potential" (links below) For more on Sarah Podemski, please visit the following Instagram - @sarahpodemski IMDb Page for Sarah - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1007883/ Unlock Her Potential - https://www.unlockherpotential.com For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
She Unlocked Her Potential This week the nerdatorium is visited by the amazing Sarah Podemski. YOu have seen and heard Sarah on shows such as Resident Alien, Reservation Dogs, Total Drama, and many others. We discuss with Sarah how her upbringing as the product of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Canada's First Nations Residential Schools affects her storytelling, the projects she chooses, and more. We also discuss the lessons to be learned from the show Resident Alien, as well as finding out why she loves the program called "Unlock Her Potential" (links below) For more on Sarah Podemski, please visit the following Instagram - @sarahpodemski IMDb Page for Sarah - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1007883/ Unlock Her Potential - https://www.unlockherpotential.com For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Welcome to this weeks episode where we start with some encouraging news from Jim, listen to Darren lament the passing of Resident Alien and hear about Lee going to watch a jolly film about marital strife with his wife. Then after some questions and answers in Asking for Trouble the guys head off to go Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes.... and as is customary for all time travel movies, arguments about how the time travel works, quickly ensue. Media Discussed this weekBeyond The Infinite Two Minutes - Amazon Prime / 4OD / Apple TV Resident Alien - Netflix / Now TV The Roses - Theatrical Release Jaws 50th Anniversary - Theatrical Release
Dear listeners, the dog days of summer are winding down but the boys are ready to chat about some of the hottest pieces of pop culture coming your way.This episode brings a wide array of topics the boys want to chat about from the viral Lewky song, 1 Daughter, Shitty Mozart cracking them up with silly conversations with a light, and The Onion's 2013 YouTube series Sex House. From there, they also dive into Arcade Economy on the Mass Replay before diving fully into the music landscape mentioning Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl and Mariah Carey's upcoming Here For It All (both albums Pat Da Bear has pre-(pre)-ordered!) before sharpening their spears and fighting demons with Netflix's smash hit, K-Pop Demon Hunters. The final batch of topics include DC's new Absolute Batman, the series finale of Resident Alien, and Utica's run so far on the newest season of Project Runway. Have you enjoyed any of the topics the boys discussed on this episode? Drop them a line and let them know what you thought.But for now, sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flameon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. — 1 Peter 1:6 During the 19 years that our family lived in China, we were “resident aliens.” We were living in one country, but we had citizenship in another. Writing to Christians who were scattered throughout Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), Peter reminds them that they are like resident aliens, citizens of two worlds. When he wrote his first letter, Peter was likely in his mid-sixties and writing from Rome. According to some Bible scholars, his readers may have been former residents of Rome who were forced to relocate (see Acts 18:2). Drawing from his decades of following Jesus, Peter urges these scattered believers to keep two things in mind. First, they should live with great joy. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, they have been given a hope that absolutely nothing could spoil. Second, though they are facing difficulties—even persecution—they should keep trusting in Jesus and living as respectful and faithful residents of their present land. In a sense, wherever we live, we followers of Jesus are “resident aliens.” In this life our hope is in Jesus while we await our promised eternal life with him in his kingdom, which will culminate in the new heaven and earth. So we too should live with joy, keeping our eyes on Jesus. And although we may face difficulties in our present circumstances, we can live as faithful citizens of his kingdom wherever we are. Lord Jesus, help us to focus on our citizenship with you while we seek to follow wherever you lead us. Amen.
We present our Resident Alient Season 4 review!Resident Alien is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by Chris Sheridan, based on the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, that aired for four seasons from January 2021 to August 2025 on Syfy. It stars Alan Tudyk in the title role as an extraterrestrial who crash-lands on Earth with the intent to destroy the planet but develops a moral dilemma. In July 2025, it was confirmed that the fourth season would be its last.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
This week Jim chills out watching camping videos and eating hot sauce, Darren binge watches Resident Alien and Lee discovers a loathing for Ticketmasters practices and a new unique canvas for one of his drawings. After that its time for some feedback for The Martian and some crazy questions with Asking for Trouble until we realise we can put it off no longer as we step gingerly in to the Sony Spider-Man Without Spider-Man universe to review Morbius... Is it really THAT bad? Or had people not seen Ice Cubes War of the Worlds to truly understand the nature of terrible films? Media Discussed this week The Tourist - BBC iPlayer Alien Earth - Disney+ Resident Alien - Netflix Kent Survival - YouTube
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Resident Alien is the fun we need in a world that is making us sad. Welcome to dog days of podcasting for 2025, where podcasters from around the world do a podcast a day for the month of august. I really … Continue reading → The post Dinner and a Movie: Resident Alien appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.
Send us a textSeason 30 Episode 15 "2:17 AM" - On this Episode we breakdown all the news in TV and Movies from 8/6/25-8/12/25, We have Non-Spoiler Movie Thoughts on "WEAPONS" and "The Pickup" Along with TV Notes on MobLand Plus so much more... Support the showwww.AmIOnTheAir.comFollow on Twitter at @AmIOnTheAirLike us on Facebook at Facebook.com/AmIOnTheAirFollow on TikTok, Instagram and YouTubeSupport the Show on Cashapp $DONMEGA and Venmo at @DONMEGA
Reviews: Eyes of Wakanda, Resident Alien series finale, South Park, Twisted Metal, Wednesday, Wylde Pak, The Bad Guys 2, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Smurfs We interrupt the San Diego Comic Con coverage to bring some reviews of TV and film. Did you watch any of these? What did you think? Let us know! If you haven't checked out the SDCC interviews we've done, please do. And lots more to come so check back and hear them all! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
It's the series finale of Resident Alien. After settling a minor conflict in town, Harry and Asta prepare to go their separate ways and explore what is outside of Patience.Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/guanetworkGeek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast www.geekverse.caNetwork Schedule Monday: Rangers Alliance Tuesday: A Walk Through The MultiverseWednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars AllianceFriday: Marvel AllianceSaturday: DC AllianceFollow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!
This episode brings us all to the edge of the cringe abyss and keeps us there. Jameela is joined by Adam Pally (Happy Endings, Staying Alive podcast) and Malik Elassal (Adults FX, Resident Alien), who confess to shameful childhood tweets and the car sex story that will scare you off the road forever.Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also find her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Our editor is Shannon Joy Rodgers, our consulting producer is Colin Anderson.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey.Please support our show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Igora Slaninu súčasná vláda poverila vedením STVR od jej vzniku až do času, kedy bude zvolený oficiálny generálny riaditeľ, respektíve riaditeľka. Tou je dnes už Martina Flašíková, Igor Slanina však podľa najnovších informácií počas svojho mandátu podpísal kontrakty so Slovenským futbalovým zväzom, a to dokopy za niekoľko miliónov eur.O čo vlastne ide, či vôbec ako poverený riaditeľ mohol niečo podobné urobiť, nakoľko Rada STVR kontrolovala, čo vlastne riaditeľ, ktoré do vedenia dosadila Šimkovičová a spol, robí a čo bude s miliónovými záväzkami, ktoré bude treba uhradiť z peňazí daňových poplatníkov?Eva Frantová sa v podcaste Dobré ráno rozpráva s Michalom Katuškom z domácej redakcie denníka SME.Zdroje zvukov: STVR, TV JOJ, NR SROdporúčanie:Dnes je mojím odporúčaním americký sci-fi komediálno-dramatický televízny seriál Resident Alien vytvorený Chrisom Sheridanom na základe komiksu od Petra Hogana a Steva Parkhousea. Je to tak trochu bizár, v ktorom mimozemšťan havaruje na Zemi a musí sa skrývať v malom mestečku v Colorade. Berie na seba identitu miestneho doktora a snaží sa splynúť s obyvateľmi, zatiaľ čo rieši svoju pôvodnú misiu zničiť ľudstvo. Nesmejete sa, aj sa zamyslíte nad ľudstvom, čo je skvelá kombinácia.–Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na sme.sk/podcasty–Odoberajte aj audio verziu denného newslettra SME.sk s najdôležitejšími správami na sme.sk/brifing
This week on The World’s Greatest Comic Book Podcast™, JC, Joce, and Jeff assemble for more news and reviews! This week we watched: Sandman, Strange New Worlds, Eyes of Wakanda, Resident Alien, Thor: Ragnarok, and Smoke! In Tinsel Town, Kristen Ritter talked about what it was like returning for Daredevil. James Gunn is slowly introducing […]
Harry and Mike chase the Mantid throughout the mines of Patience. Things get a bit hectic when more people enter the mines, trying to help. After the fighting is through, it becomes a race against the clock to save not only Liv and Robert, but also Asta.Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/guanetworkGeek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast www.geekverse.caNetwork Schedule Monday: Rangers Alliance Tuesday: A Walk Through The MultiverseWednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars AllianceFriday: Marvel AllianceSaturday: DC AllianceFollow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!
Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, he chatted with friend Chris Sheridan, showrunner for RESIDENT ALIEN! They talked about what's happening in season 4, the journeys the characters take, cancellation and more. Over the next few weeks, you'll hear his talks with Dr. Andrea Letamendi, Dave Dwonch, Hannah Rose May, AJ Locascio, John Layman, Filip Sablik, David F. Walker, Marcus Kwame Anderson, Ashley Maria, Henry Barajas and Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the 2 press rooms he did for TV shows REVIVAL, HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Critic and podcaster Mark Blankenship returns to The Blankenship Chair to discuss Hitmakers, a reality show about songwriters that needs less contrived drama and more process -- but did appeal to a couple of our panelists as eye candy. Should you give it a try, or wait until one of its pop creations comes on in an elevator? We went Around The Dial with Happy Gilmore 2, Million Dollar Secret, The Challenge 41, and The Gilded Age spoilers before tapping our toes to a Canon pitch for Buffy's musical episode. A nepo Beatty won, Resident Alien lost, and Non-Regulation Game Time struck a chord with another round of Tube Tunes. We don't want to call it "fire," but it IS an all-new episode of Extra Hot Great! GUESTS
This week on The World’s Greatest Comic Book Podcast™: JC, Joce, and Jeff return for all the news and reviews! This past week we watched: Strange New Worlds, Sandman, Billy Joel: and So it Goes, and Fantastic Four! In Tinsel Town, We remember Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Chuck Mangione. Resident Alien is […]
Mike and Liv finally figure out that Harry is an alien. The Mantid is looking forward to feasting on everyone at the town festival. Asta is still contemplating leaving Patience.Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/guanetworkGeek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast www.geekverse.caNetwork Schedule Monday: Rangers Alliance Tuesday: A Walk Through The MultiverseWednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars AllianceFriday: Marvel AllianceSaturday: DC AllianceFollow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!
The Superhero Show Show #594Ironheart vs Resident Alien!Welcome to The Superhero Show Show, the only podcast where comic book television gets the deep-dive, issue-by-issue treatment it deserves! This week, we suit up for a full Ironheart series review, covering every major moment from Marvel's newest Disney+ original. Whether you're already a Riri Williams superfan or just now discovering her arc reactor-powered brilliance, we break down what worked, what didn't, and how the series fits into the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.Ironheart Series Review: Riri Williams Builds Her LegacyAcross the full season of Ironheart, Riri Williams grows from tech-savvy MIT genius to a superhero forging her own path beyond Tony Stark's shadow. The hosts discuss Dominique Thorne's performance, the series' themes of identity, legacy, and innovation, and the surprising ways Ironheart connects to the larger MCU. From emotional character beats to high-stakes action and magical tech battles, this is your complete breakdown of the show's highs, lows, and future potential.Resident Alien Season 3 Update: Still Worth Watching?Next up, we beam back into Patience, Colorado, to catch up on Resident Alien season 3. The podcast crew discusses how the show continues to deliver its perfect blend of sci-fi weirdness, heartfelt character arcs, and dark comedy. Is Alan Tudyk's Harry still one of the most charmingly awkward aliens on television? And has the series found new ways to evolve—or is it beginning to stretch itself thin?Mephisto Watch: Are the Devilish Rumors True This Time?It wouldn't be The Superhero Show Show without Mephisto Watch! With multiple references and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout Ironheart, the team dissects whether Marvel is finally bringing the infamous villain into the spotlight. Could the long-running meme finally become canon? Or are we being teased once again?Final Verdict: Is Ironheart a Win for Marvel TV?To close the show, your hosts ask the big questions:Did the Ironheart series live up to the hype?How does it compare to earlier Marvel Disney+ series like Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, and Moon Knight?And what does this story mean for the future of Young Avengers, tech-based heroes, and magic-infused villains in the MCU?Want more Marvel deep dives? Don't miss our recent episodes covering Loki Season 2, Ms. Marvel, Echo, and more. Subscribe now so you never miss a breakdown!Whether you're here for the tech, the magic, the aliens, or the Ironheart armor itself, this episode of The Superhero Show Show is your one-stop source for all things Marvel, sci-fi, and comic book TV.
Jimmy does another catch-up on things he's read and watched recently that he has enjoyed. From comics to TV to music and more. Did you check any of these out? If not, DO IT! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today's episode was such a blast. I'm talking with none other than the amazing Alan Tudyk! Alan is currently starring as Harry Vanderspeigle in the new season of Resident Alien. He also plays K-2SO in Andor, Hoban ‘Wash' Washburne in Firefly, Wat in A Knight's Tale and so so many iconic voice roles, including Valentino in Wish and the Duke of Weselton in Frozen. We have so much fun in this conversation and I loved learning more about Alan's journey from doing stand-up in a Holiday Inn, to Juilliard dropout, to working with some of the biggest names in Sci-Fi. Plus, we get to bond over our experience in the Star Wars universe and what it's like to be be part of a franchise that fans desperately want to revive (Battlestar for me, Firefly for him). Be sure to stick around after the conversation for the Hindsight, where I get together with my producer Jeph to talk over the episode, talk about upcoming convention appearances and answer fan questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: New EveryPlate customers can enjoy a special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code katee199 to get started! Applied as discount on first box, limited time only.
Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Trainwreck: Balloon Boy, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Untamed, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special, Shark Week, Duster: Canceled, Murderbot: Renewed, Dexter: Resurrection, South Park vs. Paramount, Rasslin' News, The Great North: Maybe canceled, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17, Smoke, Resident Alien, Stick, Thunderbolts, Ballerina, and more.Drinking: Honey Bourbon from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.Rate us and comment: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tvtanpodcast.substack.com
The rare prolific voice actor whose face is also extremely recognizable, Alan Tudyk is one of those guys who's a household name if your household is awesome. He's been in everything from ROGUE ONE and FIREFLY to A KNIGHT'S TALE and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. But he's really gotten his chance to shine in the series RESIDENT ALIEN (now in its fourth season!) in which he stars as Harry, an alien who takes on a human form. Alan and Jordan bond over robots, bygone comedy eras, and of course, the nearly-inimitable Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein in the Mel Brooks classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new John Cena/Idris Elba action flick HEADS OF STATE.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Alan Tudyk Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
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The Superhero Show Show #591Ironheart Series PremiereThe Superhero Show Show: Breaking Down the Ironheart Series PremiereOn this week's The Superhero Show Show, the panel dives into the highly anticipated Ironheart Series Premiere, reviewing episodes 101 and 102, titled “Take Me Home” and “Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?”. With Riri Williams stepping into the spotlight, the hosts explore her evolution from a gifted MIT student to a budding superhero. They also discuss how the show balances science, emotion, and legacy to fuel her journey.A Hero is Forged: Riri's Journey Begins in the Ironheart Series PremiereThe discussion begins with a close look at “Take Me Home,” which reintroduces Riri Williams in a post-Tony Stark world. The hosts praise the show for portraying her intelligence and emotional complexity. As Riri wrestles with grief and ambition, she also tries to define her future.Episode 102, “Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?”, dives deeper into her personal life. The panel notes how Riri's friendships and family dynamics help shape her values. The strong performances and grounded storytelling shine here. While the show delivers some exciting tech and action, its emotional depth stands out the most.Building the Suit, Finding Her VoiceThe hosts emphasize that the premiere is more about personal growth than superhero spectacle. Riri doesn't inherit a legacy; she constructs her own from scratch. Her DIY suit symbolizes her resourcefulness and independence.Moreover, her evolving relationship with Natalie creates tension and clarity. The second episode, in particular, challenges Riri to examine loyalty and self-reliance. These opening chapters build a tone that mixes vulnerability with determination. As a result, they set up a compelling character arc for the rest of the season.Resident Alien Continues: “The Lonely Man” and “Ties That Bind”In between Ironheart coverage, the panel shifts gears to Resident Alien. They review the latest episodes, “The Lonely Man” and “Ties That Bind.”In “The Lonely Man,” Harry's deepening isolation prompts him to confront uncomfortable truths about his alien nature. The team appreciates how Alan Tudyk blends comedy with emotion.Next, “Ties That Bind” tightens the emotional connections within the ensemble cast. The story expands its mystery without losing the small-town charm. According to the hosts, the show's writing stays sharp while exploring deeper alien mythology.Final Thoughts: Ironheart Series Premiere Kicks Off a New ChapterIn conclusion, the panel agrees that the Ironheart Series Premiere offers a refreshing and heartfelt addition to the Marvel universe. Riri Williams blends intellect and empathy in a way that redefines what a hero can be.Paired with strong episodes of Resident Alien, this week's Superhero Show Show brings smart analysis and passionate debate. The podcast continues to highlight what makes today's superhero television so compelling.Links and ResourcesMissed our previous episodes of Resident Alien? Catch up!Want to dive deeper? Here are some research links nerds!Resident AlienIronheart
Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with Taylor Blackwell to talk about her new film based on the life of comedian Judy Tenuta. Taylor is an actor, writer, and director. Taylor has appeared in 45+ TV shows and movies, most recently recurring on the Apple series Your Friends and Neighbors, Netflix's Resident Alien, and Showtime's American Gigolo. They were also a series regular on the Starz original series Magic City. In 2021, Taylor performed an original song live on the TODAY show and was named one of “Tomorrow's Talent TODAY.” Taylor was mentored by the legendary actor Burt Reynolds, having the honor of directing him in one of his final roles. Taylor recently wrote, directed, and starred in It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a short film biopic about the late, great accordion-playing comedienne Judy Tenuta. The film also stars actors Alan Tudyk, Alex Désert, Dempsey Bryk, Emily Robinson, Bill Kottkamp, and others. Taylor has a deep passion for telling the stories of artists across various mediums - amplifying the voices of creative individuals and sharing their unique journeys with the world. Taylor splits their time between Los Angeles and New York City. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
In this episode of Streaming Things, Kit, Andy, and Steve put the pedal to the metal as they review F1: The Movie, the high-octane, Brad Pitt-led film that dives into the glamorous and grueling world of Formula 1 racing. Then it's time for another round of Crossing Streams, where the hosts share what they've been watching lately — including Resident Alien, Marvel's Ironheart, and the fantasy phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses. 00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:04:29 - Crossing StreamsThe segment where our hosts suggest movies, tv shows, and more that they think are worth streaming.00:04:41 - Resident Alien (Peacock and Netflix)0011:09 - Ironheart (Disney+)00:16:23 - A Court of Thornes and Roses (Book)00:25:31 - Spoiler Free Review for F1: The Movie00:43:07 - SPOILERS for F1: The MovieVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Metal Geeks, we're recapping our wild and geeky adventure at Comicpalooza 2025! From meeting the cast of Resident Alien to chatting with the legendary Patton Oswalt and soaking in all the pop culture mayhem, it was a weekend to remember. Then, we take you to the full recording of our live panel at the Podcast Pavilion, where we revisited the glory days of Astroworld with special guests Bryan Fuqua, a Six Flags expert and historian, and Juan from Super Happy Incredible Toys, whose art keeps the spirit of Houston's beloved theme park alive. It's a celebration of fandom, nostalgia, and of course, metal! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist
Actor Alan Tudyk joins Andy Richter to discuss working on “Moana” and “Rogue One,” accidentally ending up in Los Angeles, why he wants to move back to New York City, doing his own home renovation, the new season of “Resident Alien,” his role in the new “Superman” film, and much more.Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel.
This week, Alan Tudyk enters the two-timers club and joins Scott to discuss the new season of his show “Resident Alien”, his return to “Andor”, “Superman”, and why he only plays aliens and robots. Then, a child known as Landon gets dropped off at Scott's house to ask for some candy. Finally, talent wrangler Donna Walkie drops in to discuss her family business. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb
The Superhero Show Show #589Revival Series PremiereThe Superhero Show Show: The Revival Series Premiere Brings the Dead Back to LifeThis week on The Superhero Show Show, the hosts dive deep into the eerie, emotional, and grounded Revival Series Premiere—Episode 101, “Don't Tell Dad.” Based on the acclaimed Image Comics series by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, Revival sets its story in a small Wisconsin town where the dead mysteriously return to life. The panel breaks down the show's tone, complex family dynamics, and how this premiere redefines the supernatural mystery genre.Welcome to Wausau: When the Dead Walk (and Talk)From the opening moments, the hosts explain what sets the Revival Series Premiere apart from typical undead narratives. Rather than relying on gore or horror, “Don't Tell Dad” focuses on slow-building tension and personal stakes. The discussion highlights the show's restraint and how Revivers don't return as monsters—they come back nearly unchanged, creating an unsettling emotional ambiguity.They focus on Dana Cypress, the sheriff's deputy, and her younger sister Emme—who has secretly become one of the Revivers. Dana's investigation and discovery of Emme's return unfold with a quiet intensity. The hosts draw comparisons to Twin Peaks and Fargo, applauding the show's ability to blend murder, mystery, and small-town drama.Emotional Stakes and Subtle HorrorThe conversation turns to the episode's character-driven storytelling. One host praises the decision to avoid genre clichés and instead examine themes like grief, faith, and identity. Dana faces the growing pressure of protecting her sister while trying to solve an impossible mystery. Meanwhile, other Revivers begin appearing—and some are far less stable.The title, “Don't Tell Dad,” spurs speculation about hidden family secrets. What are the sisters concealing? Why does their father need to be kept in the dark? These questions elevate the emotional stakes and reinforce how Revival is more about relationships than jump scares. By the episode's end, the hosts agree that the show builds a believable world haunted by the impossible.Also This Week: Resident Alien Returns with “Prisoners”The second segment shifts to Resident Alien Season 4, Episode 1, “Prisoners.” The team is excited for the return of the galaxy's grumpiest doctor—though this time, he's locked up by government agents. Even behind bars, Harry's trademark deadpan humor is intact as he plots his next move.The hosts praise the show's continued balance of slapstick comedy and suspenseful sci-fi. They reflect on how Resident Alien keeps evolving while staying rooted in heartfelt character arcs. Asta's development gets particular attention, especially now that she's confronting major alien secrets alone.Speculation runs wild on what this season might hold. Will Earth finally face a true alien invasion? Can Harry stay hidden? Naturally, there's also a lighthearted debate over Alan Tudyk's comedic genius and whether he'd beat Paul Rudd in a charm contest.Final Thoughts on the Revival Series PremiereIn their wrap-up, the hosts return to Revival to emphasize its strong debut. The Revival Series Premiere successfully avoids horror clichés by anchoring its mystery in layered characters and rich emotional stakes. It promises a series full of tension, dread, and intrigue without sacrificing authenticity.By pairing Revival with the return of Resident Alien, this week's podcast delivers a genre-rich double feature—one steeped
Today's conversation is a bit of a departure from our usual worship leader/worship industry conversation. I'm talking with Stanley Hauerwas. Here's his bio: Stanley will turn 85 this year. I'm new to Stanley's work but absolutely devoured his new book Jesus Changes Everything as well as his landmark work, Resident Aliens. I find his thinking […] The post #360: The Church, Culture, & How Jesus Changes Everything with Stanley Hauerwas appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.