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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Blocked Access To Northerly Island During Some Concerts Has Neighbors Fuming: Events like this Saturday's Red Bull Spin Off and last weekend's Beyond Wonderland have left much of the island's beach […]
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, June 7, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together tonight to take your calls LIVE for the hour! We discussed the situation last week with the delayed registration for the runDisney Princess Half-Marathon and possible solutions to this problem in the future. We also had a more broad discussion on the state of runDisney and if runDisney has "peaked" in how much the Disney Parks brand values this arm. Wade called in from Nebraska with some great thoughts on this topic as a veterans of many races. We also got a great call from Shamus from Florida with a very creative and unique solution to "save" the current assets in the Carousel of Progress by maybe finding them a new home at the Boardwalk! This and much more on today's show! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Foundry Park In Line For $200 Million In Public Funding At Former Lincoln Yards Site: The sprawling development is set to bring more than 3,000 housing units, a riverwalk and parks […]
What if you could build, scale, and sell a business for life-changing money - and then help other founders do the same? Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs for one of the most entertaining and educational conversations we've had in a long time - Shamus McNutt, engineer turned entrepreneur, exit strategist, and founder of Volare AI, an advisory firm helping business owners scale smarter, grow profits, and exit for maximum value. This isn't just another founder story - it's a masterclass on what it really takes to build something from $800 and sell it for 10 figures, and what most entrepreneurs get completely wrong when it's time to walk away from the table. Whether you're just starting out, deep in the grind, or already thinking about your exit, the insights in this episode will change the way you look at building and selling a business forever. Shamus went from mechanical engineering grad at the Colorado School of Mines to co-founding Belong Designs and FlowState Branding, scaling to $5M in annual revenue fully bootstrapped, nearly losing it all, pivoting through COVID to their first 7-figure month, and ultimately selling for a life-changing exit. Now he's dedicated to making sure other founders don't have to go through that process alone. While most founders are building without an exit plan, Shamus breaks down the real game: ✅ Why most entrepreneurs don't even know they can sell their business - and how to start thinking like a buyer right now ✅ How to avoid the sharks in the M&A world and protect yourself from predatory buyers ✅ Why you need to prepare your business for an exit 2-3 years BEFORE you go to market ✅ What really happens emotionally the day the money hits your account - and why the Ferrari won't fix it ✅ How to build a business with your best friends, have the tough conversations, and still keep the friendship + more Connect with Shamus: Shamus McNutt on Instagram Shamus McNutt on LinkedIn Connect with Volare AI: volare.ai Volare AI on LinkedIn --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, May 24, 2026! Mike was in the Studio solo for this show as Scott was down at Walt Disney World for the holiday weekend! During the hour, we discussed all of the new openings at Walt Disney World this past week, including the Muppets coming to Rock-n-Roller Coaster, the Mandelorian & Grogu coming to Smugglers Run, Soarin' Across America, the updated Animation Courtyard, Bluey (coming soon!) to Disney's Animal Kingdom & more! We also get some great trip reports from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, talked about an upcoming trip for a family to Walt Disney World in a couple of weeks and much more! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Plastic Posts Installed To Block Drivers Using Elston Bike Lane To Skirt Traffic: Rush-hour backups near Goose Island have led some drivers to illegally use a partially protected bike lane on […]
This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Shamus back on the show as they discuss the 1986 sports comedy The Best of Time. In this Robin Williams led flick, he has to get the old team back together to replay a football game that his dropped pass caused his team to tie. TIE?? This ain't soccer. How can they develope a plot over a tie game? Anyway, Kurt Russell is the QB and along for the ride, as we wants to capture some of the old glory too. The casting agent for this movie must have had a hard time finding a bunch of guys in their early 30s to act as the rest of the team, since this really looks like an old timers game at some points. Anyway, enjoy the podcast!Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago Toasts To Schlitz As Bars Serve Up Their Last Kegs Of The Truly Midwestern Beer: Parent company Pabst Brewing ended production Saturday. In Chicago, where Schlitz tied houses still dot […]
Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Shamus on the show as they discuss what they were up to this week. The Best of Times is coming this Wednesday.Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Welcome to Summer 2026! Today we take our show topic for Listener Shamus from Jacksonville, Florida as we re-imagineer some lounges all around Walt Disney World! Shamus gives us his idea as to how to tie Disney lore into each of his unique destinations and then Scott, Rikki and myself give our thoughts and expand on some new possible locations at places like Pop Century, the All-Star Resorts and even the Port Orleans Resorts! What do you think? Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Good News For Gardeners: Native Plants On Parkways Can Grow To 36 Inches Under New City Rule: Previously, gardeners could be fined if native and pollinator garden […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Still Waiting For That Library Book You Put On Hold? Driver Shortage Is To Blame: The delay is due to a “temporary reduction in driver availability,” a Chicago Public Library official […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago Cyclists Are Organizing More Bike Tours To Buy Out Street Vendors: The series is meant to help street vendors recovering from plummeting sales due to immigration enforcement, an organizer said. […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Ann Sather Opening In Wicker Park This Summer At Former Yolk Space: Owner and former Ald. Tom Tunney is opening a location of the breakfast staple on Division Street and will […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Vintiques & Company Opens On Andersonville's Clark Street, A Vintage Shopping ‘Destination': More than a dozen vendors are selling vintage art, decor and clothing out of the new storefront from the […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Goose Island Traffic ‘Like The Wild West,' With No Immediate Relief In Sight: Bridge closures have increased congestion on Elston Avenue and Division Street, neighbors say. Drivers are also using a […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: City Bringing Back 17 Parking Spots On Brighton Park's Archer Ave After Protests: The city is re-adding parking spaces and changing traffic patterns along some sections of the dangerous Brighton Park […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: As Skyway Lanes Closes, Hundreds Say Goodbye To City's Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley: The Far South Side alley survived for a year after a viral fundraiser. On Sunday, its bowlers left […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: The Video Strip Outlived Blockbuster And Is Still Renting Out 25,000 Movies On The South Side: As the film and streaming industries have shifted, so has Joe Trutin's McKinley Park store. […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Igor's Bike Shack Offers Repairs, Rentals And Community On The Lakefront Trail: A once-worn shed near the Waveland tennis courts has been rebuilt by Igor Does My Bike into a repair […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: ‘Puffy Coat Bandits' Part Of Crime Ring That's Targeted Downtown Diners For Years, Police Say: After gaining infamy in 2023 for a spree of thefts at North Side restaurants, the pickpockets […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: The Hand & The Eye, A 5-Level Magic Theater, To Open This Month Off Mag Mile: The venue, opening April 18 in the renovated McCormick Mansion, has 37 showrooms, hidden rooms […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Police Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks To NW Side Honda Civic Owners To Counter Airbag Thefts: Car owners citywide have reported over 70 airbag thefts targeting Honda Civics and other Honda […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Robots Gone Wild: Food Delivery Robots Smash 2 Bus Shelters In Chicago: A Coco delivery robot collided with an Old Town bus shelter on Tuesday afternoon, just days after a Serve […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: With Another South Loop Mega Project On Tap, Neighbors Eager To Weigh In: As Shore Capital founder Justin Ishbia eyes the old Amtrak rail yard for a mixed-use project — which […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Divvy To Add Over 200 Stations Across Chicago, From Downtown To Far South Side: New or upgraded stations will be installed in areas with high ridership and those with less than […]
Jason, Andy and Dana discuss what they were up to this week, but also celebrate the 400th Exciting & New episode by going over some boring stats and discussing previous guests. We wouldn't have gotten this far with out all of you, so.... a very special THANK YOU to Cameron, Michele, Tara, Christine, Caitie, Carrie, Connor, Brady, Logan, Danny, Becky, Scott, Nate, Colin, Zach, Mike, Mac (& Riley), Dan F., Anthony (get well soon), Mauri, Ron, Jim, Dan I., Charlie, Paul, Doug, Shamus, Herbie, Stacey, Adrienne, Canadian Kevin, Dave (R.I.P) and of course, Brian (without you we would still be discussing doing a podcast). Here is to 400 more!!Cobra is coming this Wednesday.Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago's ‘Tomato Man' Selling Thousands Of Plants This Year — Including 30 New Varieties: Self-described “tomato evangelist” Bob Zeni will feature nearly 200 types of tomatoes at his uber-popular plant sale. It […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Gourmet Stadium Eats — With Great Views of The Ice — At Blackhawks Expanded Training Facility: Rocky's Table & Tap and Raise the Cup Cafe, from chef Paul Kahan and One […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: ‘The Bear' Ending After 5 Seasons: The series' upcoming season, expected to drop in June, will be its final one. ‘Women Who Built Chicago' Bus Tour Highlights History Of City's Trailblazers: […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: The Original Mr. Beef Opens At Midway Airport: The legendary River North beef stand — made even more famous by FX's “The Bear” — opened its second location near gate B14. […]
This week, we've got a bit of a double feature! Speculation for Halloween Horror Nights 35 is officially running wild. On February 13th, we received another Speculation Map from Horror Night Nightmares. Nick and Shamus already gave their live reactions on YouTube, but we hadn't heard from Jamie… until now. Nick and Jamie revisit the map to see if there are any clues they might've missed the first time around. Plus, Nick and Shamus sat down with Vinny Pacifico a professional wrestler by day, horror actor by night. We talk about how he got his start in both wrestling and horror, and what chilling projects he has coming up next.
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Pullman's Historic Hotel Florence To Be Restored As Part Of $100 Million State Project: Neighbors and community stakeholders hope the project will drive tourism and economic growth to the Far South […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Waymo Starts Testing Self-Driving Cars In Chicago — But With Drivers, For Now: The self-driving cars, staged in a Downtown parking lot Tuesday, will hit the roads with the help of […]
Shamus Toomey– Editor in Chief & Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Original Rainbow Cone Celebrates 100 Years As A Chicago Icon The family-owned shop's signature cone born in Beverly — chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio and orange sherbet — is the […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Palace Grill Up For Sale 2 Years After Fire Forced Its Closure: The Palace Grill property is being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity, signaling the end of the iconic 80-year-old restaurant […]
This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Shamus back on the show to discuss the 1986 action flick Top Gun. Tom Cruise leads this All-Star cast and their need for speed as they shoot down MIGs and spike volleyballs, all the while trying their best to show the world they're straight. Once again, we have a woman cast just so we aren't confused by the sexuality of the cast, but no one is really fooled. Ice Man, Goose, Maverick and Merlin all want to get into each other's cockpit. DANGER ZONE!! Enjoy the podcast!Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Buddy Guy Says He's ‘Just Trying To Keep The Blues Alive' After 9th Grammy Win: The icon who helped pioneer the Chicago blues sound won for his latest album, “Ain't Done […]
Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Shamus back to discuss what they were up to this week. TopGun is coming this WednesdayJason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: 6 Chicago-Area Catholic Schools To Close This Spring, Archdiocese Says: St. Francis Borgia in Dunning, Sts. Bruno and Richard School in Archer Heights, St. Jerome School in Bridgeport, St. Stanislaus Kostka […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: CTA Riders May See More Police On Trains As Federal Funding Deadline Looms: The programs to boost police presence and add outreach workers began this week. The Trump administration has threatened […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: 4 Ways Chicago Is Celebrating Derrick Rose Ahead Of Bulls Legend's Jersey Retirement: A mural, flower shop and retail collection have been unveiled in the past week to honor Rose. Chicago […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Danny's Tavern Building In Bucktown To Be Demolished: The popular Bucktown dive bar closed in late 2020 after more than 30 years in business. Its Schlitz On Tap neon sign lives […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Blue-Collar Worker Finds Fame As ‘Cheese Grater Guy' In Bears' Iconic Playoff Win Over Packers: Brandon Martinez went undetected by security on his way to fame for shredding cheese during the […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: T.J. Maxx Plans New Lincoln Park Store: The retailer signed a long-term lease for space near North and Sheffield, with an opening expected next year. Rogers Park's Candyland House On HGTV's […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Barnes & Noble To Open Largest Chicago Store Downtown This Summer: The 30,000-square-foot store will take over the former Old Navy space on State Street, which has been vacant since 2023 […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: 10 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This January: Start off the new year by savoring the last of the twinkling lights, going on an “owl prowl,” […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago's Top Chefs Unite For Todos Ponen, A Fundraiser For 125 Immigrant Families: Restaurateurs Diana Dávila and Marcos Carbajal will bring together more than 40 chefs for the Jan. 19 event […]
#724 LinkedIn isn't just a “nice to have” anymore — it might be the fastest way to build real B2B pipeline if you know how to play the game! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Shamus Madan, founder of Dealroom Media, to break down how his team helps founders go viral on LinkedIn and turn content into sales conversations. Shamus shares his origin story (starting a podcast at 15, working his way up to landing Mark Cuban), the hard pivot that saved his business after nearly running out of money, and the simple system they use today: biweekly founder interviews, turning those into high-performing posts, scheduling + approvals, and tracking results. They also unpack the difference between “virality” vs. “pipeline content,” the three ingredients of a winning LinkedIn hook, how often to post, what actually matters on your profile, and why content-first companies will win the next decade! What we discuss with Shamus: + LinkedIn as a pipeline engine + Virality vs. pipeline content + Founder-led personal brands + Three-part viral hook formula + Biweekly SME interviews + Content from conversations + Posting frequency (3–5/week) + Profile optimization basics + Month-to-month client model + Content-first growth strategy Thank you, Shamus! Check out Dealroom Media at Dealroom.media. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Beetner has been hailed as “the new maestro of noir,” by Ken Bruen and LitReactor said he's “The 21st Century's answer to Jim Thompson.” He has written more than 30 novels and his 100+ short stories have been featured in over 35 anthologies, including Palm Springs Noir, the Akashic anthology I edited that includes a story of Eric's, one of my favorites. Along the way he's been nominated for two International Thriller Writer awards, a Shamus, Derringer and four Anthony awards. He's won none of them, he jokes. Eric joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about his most recent novels, the Carter McCoy series: Real Bad, Real Soon and The Last Few Miles of Road. They discuss why he likes to write trilogies— a third Carter McCoy is coming; why he chose to write a good guy who commits crimes, kind of a Dexter in Wisconsin; why he writes what he doesn't know; outlining; how it's vital to know the beats of a story; what becomes a novel and what becomes a short story; and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on November 21, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)