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Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 7: In The Cage MedleyWelcome to something special that we're pretty sure no one has really done before. In our seventh episode we spend almost two hours talking about the famous "In The Cage Medley." We cover it from its beginning days after the release of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," on through the years and decades in its various iterations and alterations. We give our thoughts on each version and which is our favorite and least favorite. What's your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.And here are links to the multitude of...
2024-08-091h 52
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 6: B-B-Better Start the BBC BroadcastsIn our new episode we talk all about the BBC Broadcasts, released a year ago in March 2023, and the first release from Concorde Music. We go disc by disc sometimes talking about specific songs, or about the grouping of songs for each tour. We talk about what we liked, our highpoints of the release, but also what we thought could have been improved upon, as well as what we hope to see for a future release. We end the episode with the drum bit, as Dan aka "Me" talks all about the drumming on "Home By The Sea."
2024-03-302h 25
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 5: Stuff Going Out, Stuff Coming InIn our fifth episode of Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brother's Podcast, we take on and deconstruct Peter Gabriel's latest album, "i/o," giving our thoughts and feelings on the album as a whole, as well as going track by track through the entire album. We also talk about the various editions the album has been released in, giving their strengths and weaknesses, as well as our thoughts on how Mr. Gabriel initially released all the songs throughout 2023. We then give our favorites and least liked songs, a little more on the tour, and then on the promising new that...
2024-02-292h 33
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 4: Danceable Part TwoWelcome to Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brother's Podcast Episode 4: Danceable Part 2.In this episode we focus on the second half of the album, starting with "Tell Me Why" and ending with the truly epic "Fading Lights.Footage appears from the documentary No Admittance multiple times. The full documentary can be found here.We mention the rehearsal footage for "Live Forever" which can be found here.Footage appears from the Turn It On Again Tour Documentary, which can be found here.We mention rehearsal audio...
2024-01-261h 58
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 3: Danceable Part OneWelcome to Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brother's Podcast Episode 3: Danceable Part 1. In this episode we focus and talk about side 1 of the album that started it all for us: We Can't Dance, released on 11th November by Virgin Records. It is, as mentioned, the album that introduced to us what would become our favourite band of all time. And so naturally we very heavily discuss the impact the album had on our lives (and still does) and the many nostalgic feelings and stories that came from it especially being that present at the...
2023-12-032h 28
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEP - IO Tour ReviewAlex AKA Virgil and Dan AKA Me get together to do a special short EP episode having both now seen Peter Gabriel live on his I/O Tour. They give their thoughts on the tour, the performance, and the show as a whole, with pros and cons."Virgil" is Alex C. Telander."Me" is Daniel Telander.This episode was edited and mixed by Daniel Telander.You can reach us with questions, comments, and suggestions at meandvirgilpod@gmail.com.You can find all our other...
2023-10-1832 min
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 2: I Know What I LikeWelcome to Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brother's Podcast Episode 2: I Know What I Like. In this episode we talk about our favorite Genesis music: top three albums with some runners up, then top five Genesis songs, moving on to the drum bit all about electric drums, and ending with what the "I Know What I Like" is actually about and which live version is our favorite. In the episode we mention the "Trick of the Tail" video which can be found here.In the episode Virgil mentions a documentary with Tony talk about...
2023-10-062h 10
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastEpisode 1: From Genesis to ObsessionWelcome to Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brother's Podcast Episode 1: From Genesis to Obsession. This is our introductory episode of sorts where we talk about why we're making this podcast, what we hope to get from making it, and what subjects we intend to cover about Genesis. We go into detail about how we each discovered the band, how our respective obsessions grew until the music took over our lives, and why now is the right time to make this podcast. We also have a drum bit where Dan aka "Me" talks about some unusual drumming on a particular Genesis...
2023-09-011h 02
Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers PodcastMe & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers Podcast TrailerIn the Me & Virgil: A Genesis Brothers Podcast trailer you get a taste of what this new Genesis podcast has to offer. The premiere episode drops September 1st!Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at meandvirgilpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1605 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Eight - Belinda Roddie InterviewWelcome to a brand new episode of Circe Confidential where Alex gets to sit down and talk with the voice of Pragma, Belinda Roddie, as well as reveal some big secrets about the Circe Podcast.You can more info on Belinda Roddie on Goodreads, Tiktok, and Zoomer Theater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2038 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Eight - Belinda Roddie InterviewWelcome to a brand new episode of Circe Confidential where Alex gets to sit down and talk with the voice of Pragma, Belinda Roddie, as well as reveal some big secrets about the Circe Podcast.You can more info on Belinda Roddie on Goodreads, Tiktok, and Zoomer Theater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2038 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Seven - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 3A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1309 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Seven - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 3A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1309 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Six - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 2A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0613 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Six - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 2A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0613 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Five - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 1A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-3021 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Five - Hail and Well Met Interview Part 1A behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-3021 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Four - Arden Rachel InterviewA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2313 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Four - Arden Rachel InterviewA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2313 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Three - Magic SystemA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander.For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1611 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Three - Magic SystemA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander.For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1611 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part Two - World BuildingA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0909 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part Two - World BuildingA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0909 min
Circe PodcastCirce Confidential Part One - IntroA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0213 minCirce PodcastCirce Confidential Part One - IntroA behind the scenes look at the Circe Podcast by and featuring Alex C. Telander. For more information, be sure to check out the Ostium Network site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0213 min
Circe Podcast03 - A Heart BrokenA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Love" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2608 minCirce Podcast03 - A Heart BrokenA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Love" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2608 min
Circe Podcast02 - The Lesbian SailorA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Fleur" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1906 minCirce Podcast02 - The Lesbian SailorA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Fleur" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1906 min
Circe Podcast01 - Pink Mythos StoneA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Breath" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1209 minCirce Podcast01 - Pink Mythos StoneA miniseries from the viewpoint of Thyra's love, Pragma.Written and produced by Alex C. Telander.Performed by Belinda RoddieMusic featured is "Breath" by Kirk Osamayo, courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1209 min
Ostium PodcastOstium Sagas 004 - Recorder's NoteHey everyone, Alex C. Telander here. Are you ready for another Ostium Sagas? If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, it’s a strange book from the eighteenth century Steve finds in a basement at the Ostium Network and he’s recording what he’s reading and what he thinks about what he’s reading. Strange stories about time travelers stuck in the past. You want to make sure you start at the first episode and just to let you know, this isn’t the first episode, so double check if you need to.And if you enj...
2022-09-1807 min
Ostium PodcastOstium Sagas 003 - IntroductionHey everyone, Alex C. Telander here. Are you ready for another Ostium Sagas? If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, it’s a strange book from the eighteenth century Steve finds in a basement at the Ostium Network and he’s recording what he’s reading and what he thinks about what he’s reading. Strange stories about time travelers stuck in the past. You want to make sure you start at the first episode and just to let you know, this isn’t the first episode, so double check if you need to.And if you enj...
2022-09-1111 min
Ostium PodcastOstium Sagas 002 - ScribblingsHey everyone, Alex C. Telander here. Are you ready for another Ostium Sagas? If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, it’s a strange book from the eighteenth century Steve finds in a basement at the Ostium Network and he’s recording what he’s reading and what he thinks about what he’s reading. Strange stories about time travelers stuck in the past. You want to make sure you start at the first episode and just to let you know, this isn’t the first episode, so double check if you need to.And if you enj...
2022-09-0414 min
Ostium PodcastOstium Sagas 001 - IntrointroductionHey everyone, Alex C. Telander. And as we continue putting Ostium Season Six together, it’s time to let you enjoy what else I’ve been working on all year. You’ve probably heard me mention the Ostium Sagas a few times . . . this new what has now become its own big, long running series about a strange book Steve finds in the Ostium Network from the eighteenth century. You might have already listened to the first episode when it was released a while ago, but you’re getting it again to kick off the series in order, but don’t worry, y...
2022-09-0410 min
Ostium PodcastWelcome to the Ostium SagasHey everyone, Alex C. Telander here. So I wanted to talk to you a little more about the Ostium Sagas. It’s this miniseries I started putting together to keep you wonderful listeners entertained while we continue working on season six. Speaking of which, I'm shooting for a tentative release date of January 2023 for season six. So, what was supposed to be a short miniseries has now ballooned into a big, long-running spinoff series. Funny how things like that with Ostium tend to happen. I’ve been writing it all longhand and just finished filling up my sixth journal with...
2022-06-1611 min
Writing WalksWriting Walks 27 - Writing Goals For 2022In this episode of Writing Walks, Alex talks about his writing goals for 2021 and what he got completed and not completed, and then moves on to his writing goals for 2022, and ending with a book recommendation for John Scalzi's "The Kaiju Preservation Society."If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. You can also support...
2022-04-0123 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 26 - Life Update & Vinyl HobbyIn this new episode of Writing Walks, Alex gives listeners a life update on what's been going on with him, as well as talking about his vinyl hobby, and ends with a recommendation for Bernard Cornwell's "Sharpe's Assassin."If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. You can also support Alex through Kofi: https://ko-fi...
2022-02-2025 min
Writing WalksEpisode Seven - Tea on the Orient ExpressThank you for listening to While There is Tea There is Hope, we hope you enjoyed our sixth episode, Lord of the Teas. And be sure to check out the logo for this episode which Tarran had fun making.The hosts featured in this episode were Alex C. Telander and Tarran Merlo.This episode was edited, sound designed, and produced by Tarran Merlo.For more info on tea, check out our website at www.tea-cast.com, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @theteacastThanks for listening.
2022-01-0658 min
Writing WalksWriting Talks 25 - My Heart is a Chainsaw with Sarah Rhea WernerSarah Rhea Werner and Alex C. Telander are back at it again, chatting about a book they both loved. This time it's the fantastic "My Heart is a Chainsaw" by Stephen Graham Jones. Get it wherever books are sold, or check it out from your local library. They end the episode with their Halloween read recommendations, both by the same author, Ray Bradbury: "The Halloween Tree" for Alex, and "The October Country" for Sarah.In the episode, Alex mentions an interview he saw between the author and the audiobook reader, Cara Gee, which can be viewed here: https...
2021-10-3130 min
Circe PodcastOstium Indigegogo Season Six CrowdfundingHey everyone, Alex C. Telander and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about our Ostium Season Six Indiegogo Campaign. Thanks to the Ostium Patreon, we’re able to pay Team Ostium for their work, whether it’s voice acting, sound design, editing, or artwork. With our Indiegogo Campaign our goal is to pay our whole team fairly, and you can help make that happen in two ways.One, by supporting the campaign. There are a variety of rewards from sticker packs to postcards, to notebooks, to signed copies of the Ostium book, and...
2021-10-1501 min
Writing WalksWriting Talks 24 - The Fisherman with Sarah Rhea WernerIn this new episode of Writing . . . Talks, Alex is once again joined by Sarah Rhea Werner, as they talk about the book "The Fisherman" by John Langan, what they liked about it, what they didn't like, and what they got out of it as writers. They also talk about motivation and then end the episode with recommendations for "Billy Summers" by Stephen King and "My Heart is a Chainsaw."You can find out more about Sarah at her website: https://www.sarahwerner.com/.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have...
2021-10-0143 min
Writing WalksTeabreak with Friday Afternoon TeaWelcome to another Teabreak episode of While There is Tea There is Hope, where host Alex C. Telander gets to chat with Friday Elliot of Friday Afternoon Tea.For more info on Friday Afternoon Tea and to buy some of their amazing tea, be sure check out their great website: https://fridaytea.com/.And you can find them on Twitter under the handle: https://twitter.com/fridaytea/Thank you so much to Friday for joining our Teabreak.
2021-10-0138 min
Writing WalksEpisode Six - Lord of the TeasThank you for listening to While There is Tea There is Hope, we hope you enjoyed our sixth episode, Lord of the Teas. And be sure to check out the logo for this episode which Tarran had fun making.The hosts featured in this episode were Alex C. Telander and Tarran Merlo.This episode was edited, sound designed, and produced by Tarran Merlo.In this episode, Alex was drinking Christmas Morning from STASH: https://www.stashtea.com/products/christmas-morning-black-tea-baggedTarran was drinking Down Under Daintree from Seven Seas Tea:https://www...
2021-09-021h 15
Writing WalksWriting Talks 23 - The Ghost Tree with Sarah Rhea WernerIn this special episode of Writing Walks, Alex is joined by a guest in Sarah Rhea Werner, of the Girl in Space Podcast, and the Write Now Podcast. They talk about a book they both read: The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry, from the viewpoint of writers when it comes to plot, writing style, characters, and the pros and cons of the book.They then talk about writing in the "zone" or "flow" and what it's like and where it may come from. They end the episode with recommendations for "The Fisherman" by John Langan, "The...
2021-09-0141 min
Writing WalksTeabreak with Sarah Rhea WernerWe hope you enjoyed our first Teabreak episode with Sarah Rhea Werner.This episode featured host Alex C. Telander with Sarah Rhea Werner of the Write Now Podcast.It was edited and produced by Alex C. TelanderFor more information on Sarah Rhea Werner and her various shows be sure to check out her website: https://www.sarahwerner.com/In the interview Sarah mentioned the Art of Tea which can be found here: https://www.artoftea.com/.She also mentioned the tea blend Constant Comment which can be found here...
2021-08-0122 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 22 - Too Many Characters or Two Few & Ostium ResearchIn the latest episode of Writing Walks, Alex answers and talks about some prompts from a listener. First he talks about how to know when writing if you have too many characters or not enough, then he talks about how he does research for the Ostium Podcast. He ends it with a recommendation for "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support...
2021-08-0125 min
Writing WalksEpisode Five - For All The China in TeaThank you for listening to the fifth episode of While There is Tea There is Hope. We hope you enjoyed it.This episode featured hosts Mike Nye, Tarran Merlo, and Alex C. Telander.It was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo.In the episode Tarran recommends the organic white peony from Seven Seas Tea, which can be found here: https://www.sevenseastea.com.au/tea-shop/organic-white-peonyAlex says great thinks about the Bunka GalabTEA chai which can be found here: https://bunkatea.com/Music featured in this episode includes:
2021-07-011h 14Writing WalksWriting Walks 21 - Conflict is All Around UsSo this was the episode Alex was really hoping to record in Yosemite National Park while he was on vacation there, but unfortunately, as you'll hear in the episode, that didn't quite work out. In the episode he talks about where you can find ideas for conflict and using it in your writing.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through...
2021-07-0120 min
Writing WalksTeabreak with TealetWe hope you enjoyed our first Teabreak episode with Tealet.This episode featured host Alex C. Telander with Elyse Petersen of Tealet.It was edited and produced by Alex C. TelanderA transcript will be coming soon!For more information on Tealet be sure to check out their website: http://tealet.com/And for info on directly buying tea go to: https://teaanditspeople.com/You can also find them on Twitter at @tealettea and on Facebook.Thanks to Tavia for putting us in touch with Elyse...
2021-06-0144 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 20 - How I Work & Chapter LengthsIn today's Writing Walks, Alex talks first about how he works: his writing process, schedule, writing spaces, his approach to writing; he then talks a bit about chapter lengths and how they are important. He ends the episode with a recommendation for the book Flash Forward by Rose Evereth based of the hit podcast of the same name. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show...
2021-06-0132 min
Writing WalksEpisode Four - All Quiet on the Western TeaThank you for listening to the fourth episode of While There is Tea There is Hope. We hope you enjoyed it.This episode featured hosts Mike Nye, Tarran Merlo, and Alex C. Telander.It was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo.A transcript will be coming soon!In the tea we're drinking in this episode, Tarran mentions he's drinking tea from the Tealeaves company, which can be found here: https://www.tealeaves.com/. Alex is drinking the Shan Valley green tea which can be found here: https://www.shanvalley.com/products/valley-green-tea.
2021-05-011h 11Writing WalksWriting Walks 19 - How I Write a Podcast & Good Days vs Bad DaysIn today's Writing Walks, Alex talks first about how he writes a podcast and how it compares to other podcast writing, and then talks about the good days and the bad days of writing and how to work through those. He ends the episode with a recommendation for Love & Valor: Intimate Civil War Letters Between Captain Jacob and Emeline Rittner edited by Charles Larimer.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if...
2021-05-0123 min
Writing WalksEpisode Three - While There is COFFEE There is HopeThank you for listening to our special April Fool's episode of While There is Tea There is Hope, we hope you enjoyed it. We will be returning to our regularly scheduled two episodes on the 1st of May. This episode featured hosts Mike Nye, Tarran Merlo, and Alex C. Telander. It was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo. Music featured in this episode is "Bach Brandenburg Concerto #3 - 1st Movement" licensed via Audioblocks.A transcript of these episode can be found on our transcripts page: http://hailandwellmetpodcast.com/tea-cast/transcripts/....
2021-04-011h 28Writing WalksWriting Walks 18 - Query LettersIn this episode Alex goes into detail talking about query letters, going from the time he was submitting one of his manuscripts to agents and that whole process with a synopsis and putting the query letter together, and gives plenty of examples of rejections from agents, and a few acceptances requesting more material.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through...
2021-04-0141 min
Writing WalksEpisode Two - Two Tea or Not Two TeaThank you for listening to our second episode of While There is Tea There is Hope. We hope you enjoyed it.This episode featured hosts Mike Nye and Alex C. Telander.It was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo.A transcript of these episode can be found on our transcripts page: http://hailandwellmetpodcast.com/tea-cast/transcripts/.In this episode, Mike recommended the T2 Japanese Gen Mai Cha Sencha which can be found here: https://www.t2tea.com/en/us/tea/japanese-gen-mai-cha-sencha-loose-leaf-gift-cube-T110AE046.html.Alex recommended the T2 Sydney Breakfast...
2021-03-0144 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 17 - Adverbs & JournalingIn this episode, Alex talks first about the dreaded adverbs in writing, then on the importance and helpfulness of journaling, ending with a recommendation for the Richard Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. You can also catch blog posts tying in with each episode, as well as all...
2021-03-0120 min
Writing WalksEpisode One - A Tale of Two TeasThank you for listening to our premiere episode of While There is Tea There is Hope. We hope you enjoyed it. This episode featured hosts Tarran Merlo and Alex C. Telander. It was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo.A transcript of these episode can be found on our transcripts page: http://hailandwellmetpodcast.com/tea-cast/transcripts/ The book Alex mentions and quotes from is "A Thirst for Empire: How Tea Shaped the Modern World" by Erika Rappaport (Princeton University Press 2017). The book Tarran mentions is "The Story of Tea: A Cultural History...
2021-02-011h 08Writing WalksWriting Walks 16 - Writing Goals for 2021In this new episode of Writing Walks, Alex review his writing goals for 2020 and how he did given the pandemic and everything else going on in 2020, and then lays out his goals for 2021, ending the episode with a recommendation for the "Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins.In the episode Alex mentions the create-alongs Sarah Rhea Werner does; you can find out more about her and these events on her website: https://www.sarahwerner.com/.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on...
2021-02-0123 min
Writing WalksWhile There is Tea There is Hope TrailerWelcome to While There is Tea There is Hope, a new podcast all about tea. Join Alex, Mike, and Tarran as they talk all about tea: what flavors they like, the history of tea, how it is made, and what they look for when making a good cup of tea. The premiere episode will be released February 1st, 2021.This trailer was edited and produced by Tarran Merlo from Hail and Well Met Podcasts. The music featured in this episode is "Peer Gynt Suite No 1 Op 46: Morning Mood" by Edvard Grieg under a Worldwide Public...
2021-01-2903 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 15 - Discovering Your Voice & the Idea GeneratorIn this new episode of Writing Walks, Alex once again gets to do the walking part of Writing Walks on a new trail at Crane Creek Canyon Regional Park, and the episode begins with some nice ambient sound. Nature really performed for this episode.Alex talks about the pros and cons of finding your own voice in your writing, then discusses the usefulness of idea generators, and ends the episode with a recommendation for Kim Stanley Robinson's "Ministry for the Future."If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time...
2021-01-0121 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 14 - Dreams & Finishing ProjectsIn Writing Walks episode 14, Alex talks about dreams, specifically when and how to use dreams in writing, and the potential pitfalls with them, and then how best to record and use your own dreams in your writing. He then talks about the importance of finishing you projects and how it's all part of being a writer. He ends the episode with a recommendation for Katie Mack's "The End of Everything."If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the...
2020-12-0117 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 13 - Conflict & Making Yourself WriteIn this episode Alex finally makes it out to do the walking part of Writing Walks again, as well as talking about the importance of conflict in writing, as well as the troublesome art of making yourself write, ending the episode with a recommendation for Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www...
2020-11-0125 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 12 - How I Write a NovelAlex is recording this Writing Walks from his home studio once again due to severe smoke pollution in California. In this episode who goes through his ten steps for how he writes a novel.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. You can also catch blog posts tying in with each episode, as well...
2020-10-0134 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 11 - Getting Stuck & Word CountsIn this episode, Alex isn't able to get out and go for a walk due to the pandemic and severe fires that has made the air very smoky. He talks about Getting Stuck in your writing, the pros and cons of Word Counts, and then his recommendation for the Lady Astronaut Series by Mary Robinette Kowal. Alex mentions the podcast Podcast Pontifications in the episode, which you can find here: https://podcastpontifications.com/.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes...
2020-09-0125 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 10 - Multiple Projects & ResearchIn the tenth episode of Writing Walks, Alex talks about the keys to juggling multiple projects at the same time and still getting writing done. He then talks about research and the positives and potential negatives. He ends the episode with a review for the new Sandman podcast.In the episode he mentions about signing up for Audible. To get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook, use this address: http://www.audible.com/ostiumpodcast.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review...
2020-08-0120 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 9 - Writer's Determination & First DraftsIn Episode 9 of Writing Walks, Alex talks about the Writer's Determination in telling the story they want to tell through their characters, he then talks about writing First Drafts, and ends the episode with a recommendation for "Saga" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples..If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. You can...
2020-07-0129 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 8 - A Surprise GuestIn Episode 8 of Writing Walks, Alex is joined by a surprise guest, his six-year-old son. They spend their walk talking about Owen's writing projects and what he thinks about writing.Apologies for the noisy traffic at times; Alex won't be using the trail again, because it's too noisy.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Patreon: https://www...
2020-06-0237 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 7 - The Story of Me & OutlinesIn Episode 7 of Writing Walks, with the coronavirus now very much a central part of our everyday lives, Alex talks about how his creativity has changed with this pandemic and how he's dealing with it, as well as discussing the pros and cons of outlines, and ending the episode with a recommendation for "SEVENEVES" by Neal Stephenson.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you...
2020-05-0133 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 6 - Writing as a Parent & Trusting Your Intuition as a WriterIn Episode 6 of Writing Walks, Alex pays a visit to Taylor Mountain Regional Park, and talks about writing as a parent, as well as trusting your intuition as a writer. He ends the episode with a recommendation for Stephen King's book "On Writing."If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have the time, leave a rating and review on iTunes. Episodes will be release on the first of the month. And if you'd like to support the show, you can do so through Alex's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexctelander. The Patreon is...
2020-04-0132 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 5 - Writing Goals & Writing SituationsIn the fifth episode, Alex talks first about Writing Goals, how they can most benefit writers, and whether or not they'll work for everyone. He then talks about Writing Situations, where we always feel we want to write in specific conditions but if we were to actually wait for these conditions to occur, we'd never get anything written. We wraps up the episode with a recommendation for the Witcher books.A transcript of this episode is available here: https://ostiumpodcast.com/writing-walks-5-writing-goals-writing-situations/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you have...
2020-03-0121 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 4 - Writing Through Catastrophe & Writing What You KnowIn this new episode of Writing Walks I pay a visit to my favorite regional park on the planet: Armstrong Redwoods State Park. I also talk about what it's like going through tough life events and writing about them and becoming a better writer from them, as well as discussing the timeless adage of writing advice: write what you know. I end with a recommendation for Victor Lavalle's book "The Changeling."A transcript of this episode is available here: https://ostiumpodcast.com/writing-walks-4-writing-through-catastrophe-writing-what-you-know-transcript/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, and if you...
2020-02-0127 min
Circe Podcast10 - Book One - Toll - Epilogue - Dýo FengáriaIn this Epilogue to Season One, listeners get to learn how Albion came to have two moons.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by Kickhat, as well as "Lost Time...
2020-01-0512 minCirce Podcast10 - Book One - Toll - Epilogue - Dýo FengáriaIn this Epilogue to Season One, listeners get to learn how Albion came to have two moons.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by Kickhat, as well as "Lost Time...
2020-01-0512 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 3 - Why Reading is Important & Writing SpacesIn this episode a lot happens. I visit the North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, briefly get lost, then spend a long time walking up hill and not recording, but when I finally make it to the top I get to sit for a while and talk about the episodes two topics: why reading is important for writing and writing spaces. I also forgot to do a recommendation this time, but this episode is long so that works.A transcript of this episode is available here: https://ostiumpodcast.com/writing-walks-3-why-reading-is-important-writing-spaces-transcript/If you enjoyed this episode, be...
2020-01-0132 min
Circe Podcast09 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Eight - ApóleiaIn Chapter Eight, bad things have happened. Choices have to be made.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Su...
2019-12-2913 minCirce Podcast09 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Eight - ApóleiaIn Chapter Eight, bad things have happened. Choices have to be made.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Su...
2019-12-2913 min
Circe Podcast08 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Seven - AgápiIn Chapter Seven things do not go as planned. Bad happens.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by K...
2019-12-2210 minCirce Podcast08 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Seven - AgápiIn Chapter Seven things do not go as planned. Bad happens.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by K...
2019-12-2210 min
Circe Podcast07 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Six - FilíIn Chapter Six Thyra talks more with Maeve, as she learns more about who this woman is, and something special that is about to happen.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.The role of Maeve is performed by Muna Hussen.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other...
2019-12-1513 minCirce Podcast07 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Six - FilíIn Chapter Six Thyra talks more with Maeve, as she learns more about who this woman is, and something special that is about to happen.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.The role of Maeve is performed by Muna Hussen.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other...
2019-12-1513 min
Circe Podcast06 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Five - SynedríasiIn Chapter Five, as the festivities at the marketplace continue, Thyra plucks up her courage and meets this new and very interesting person.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.The role of Maeve is performed by Muna Hussen.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once...
2019-12-0813 minCirce Podcast06 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Five - SynedríasiIn Chapter Five, as the festivities at the marketplace continue, Thyra plucks up her courage and meets this new and very interesting person.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.The role of Maeve is performed by Muna Hussen.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once...
2019-12-0813 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 2 - How I Became a Writer & How We're Always WritingIn this second episode of Writing Walks, Alex takes a walk around the Laguna de Santa Rosa Regional Park, as he talks about the big and notable steps in his life that led to him becoming a writer, starting way back in the early days of high school. He then talks about the concept of how as writers we're always writing in some shape or form, whether we realize it or not. And he ends the episode with his recommendation for the podcast We're Alive.A transcript of this episode is available here: https://ostiumpodcast.com/writing-walks-2-how-i-became-a-writer-how-were-always-writing-transcript/
2019-12-0126 min
Circe Podcast05 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Four - KalokaíriIn Chapter Four, Thyra and Clystra go on a long journey and pay a visit to a faraway town. It is Thyra's first time visiting during this special season, where she gets to meet many different people, including someone special.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking...
2019-12-0113 minCirce Podcast05 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Four - KalokaíriIn Chapter Four, Thyra and Clystra go on a long journey and pay a visit to a faraway town. It is Thyra's first time visiting during this special season, where she gets to meet many different people, including someone special.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking...
2019-12-0113 min
Circe Podcast04 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Three - LípsiIn Chapter Three, Thyra learns more of the powerful magic of the Circe, as well as its consequences and responsibilities.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.
2019-11-2411 minCirce Podcast04 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Three - LípsiIn Chapter Three, Thyra learns more of the powerful magic of the Circe, as well as its consequences and responsibilities.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.
2019-11-2411 min
Circe Podcast03 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Two - MoróIn Chapter Two: Moró, we learn a little of Thyra's childhood and how she came to be in the care of one of the great Circe, Clystra, as well as paying witness to our first piece of magic.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some o...
2019-11-1713 minCirce Podcast03 - Book One - Toll - Chapter Two - MoróIn Chapter Two: Moró, we learn a little of Thyra's childhood and how she came to be in the care of one of the great Circe, Clystra, as well as paying witness to our first piece of magic.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.The role of Clystra is performed by Emma Sherr-Ziarko.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some o...
2019-11-1713 min
Circe Podcast02 - Book One - Toll - Chapter One - ArchíIn Chapter One: Archí, we learn of how the planet Albion and its many creatures and inhabitants and unusual typography came to be..The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by Ki...
2019-11-1012 minCirce Podcast02 - Book One - Toll - Chapter One - ArchíIn Chapter One: Archí, we learn of how the planet Albion and its many creatures and inhabitants and unusual typography came to be..The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music featured in this episode is “Sunrise” by Ki...
2019-11-1012 min
Circe Podcast01 - Book One - Toll - Prologue - EleftheríaIn the prologue to Book One: Toll, we get to meet Thyra for the first time and how she has come to tell the story of her past life.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music...
2019-11-0322 min
Circe Podcast00 - Book One - Toll - ForewordIn this foreword, Steve sets the scene for anyone who isn't all caught up on the latest season of Ostium.Performed by Alex C. Telander.Music is "Almost New" by Kevin MacLeod under the Creative Commons License.The Circe Podcast is a podcast of the Ostium Network. You can support Circe, as well as all other Ostium Network shows by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/ostiumpodcast, where you can get access to a whole variety of bonus material including mini episodes for Ostium, Circe, and Manifestations, as well...
2019-11-0302 minCirce Podcast01 - Book One - Toll - Prologue - EleftheríaIn the prologue to Book One: Toll, we get to meet Thyra for the first time and how she has come to tell the story of her past life.The Circe Podcast is written and produced by Alex C. Telander.The role of Thyra is performed by Arden Rachel.This episode was sound engineered by the talented blokes at Hail and Well Met podcasts. If you're looking for some other shows once you've finished Circe, be sure to check out their work at hailandwellmetpodcast.com.The music...
2019-11-0322 minCirce Podcast00 - Book One - Toll - ForewordIn this foreword, Steve sets the scene for anyone who isn't all caught up on the latest season of Ostium.Performed by Alex C. Telander.Music is "Almost New" by Kevin MacLeod under the Creative Commons License.The Circe Podcast is a podcast of the Ostium Network. You can support Circe, as well as all other Ostium Network shows by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/ostiumpodcast, where you can get access to a whole variety of bonus material including mini episodes for Ostium, Circe, and Manifestations, as well...
2019-11-0302 minWriting WalksWriting Walks 1 - Why & InspirationIn this first episode of Writing Walks, Alex takes a walk around Crane Creek Regional Park, and talks about why he's making a podcast about writing, what he hopes to get out of it, and what he hopes listeners get out of it too. In the second part of the show he talks about inspiration, where writers can draw inspiration from, and what he finds most inspires him to write. He ends the episode with a book recommendation: Clive Barker's "Coldheart Canyon."A transcript of this episode is available here: https://ostiumpodcast.com/writing-walks-1-why-inspiration-transcript/If...
2019-11-0126 min
Ostium PodcastA Couple AnnouncementsYou can find both Ostium books and the new short story on Amazon just by searching for Ostium, and below are specific links:OSTIUM Book Two: Untethered: https://www.amazon.com/OSTIUM-Book-Two-Alex-Telander/dp/1697947697Lummi Island Part One: Cold Tinted Windows: https://www.amazon.com/Lummi-Island-Part-One-Windows-ebook/dp/B07YNY12V5Remember, if you purchase "Cold Tinted Windows," send me an email to ostiumpodcast@gmail.com with your receipt and I'll send you the audiobook version for free.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ostium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2019-10-1301 min
Ostium PodcastEpisode 30 - Fade to BlackJake makes some big decisions with the help of Dave to make things right in Ostium, but possibly at the cost of their own lives. And we have now, sadly, come to the end of season 3. Hope you enjoyed it. Please keep listening to the whole of this outro for lots of important Ostium-related details. Season 4 takes our intrepid friends to a very interesting place where they get up to many strange adventures. We’re going to be taking a bit of break to get it all recorded and ready for you wonder fans. The first episode of season four wi...
2018-12-2339 min
Ostium PodcastTen Questions with AlexIn the final of the four-part "Ten questions" series, listeners get to hear from yours truly, Alex C. Telander, writer and producer for Ostium. Music featured in this mini episode is by Marcos H. Bolanos courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Ostium now has a merchandise store, check it out: www.redbubble.com/people/ostiumpodcast/shop?asc=u If you want more Ostium, why not become a patron on our Patreon page www.patreon.com/ostiumpodcast, where for just $2 a month you'll get access to an exclusive brand new mini episode every two weeks (and this includes all through the...
2017-10-2207 min