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Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! - Ep. 7 - 'Writing, Roleplaying & Rolling Nat 1's' with actor, playwright & author, Mikaela DuffyMikaela Duffy is a New York-based award-winning playwright, actor, voice artist and author of the incredible upcoming fantasy novel, 'The Mistport Guardians: The Stolen Child'.
In what ended up being one of the most entertaining and heart-warming episodes of Dead Men Talk to date, Mikaela and Chris discuss how a cliffhanger in BBC's Sherlock inspired her to start writing, an act out of spite led to the creation of an award-winning play and an immersive D&D campaign inspired her epic debut novel.
To keep up-to-date on Mikaela's other work and latest news on the...2023-09-2152 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 6 - 'Meeting Dylan McFinn' with author Liam JenkinsChris welcomes fellow author Liam Jenkins to the show to talk all things writing, publishing and beyond!
Liam is the writer behind the fantastic adventure novel 'Dylan McFinn and The Fury of The Sea Serpent', and discusses his writing journey so far, from his self-confessed childhood obsession with sharks and sea monsters, how his career in PR gave him the initial love for the writing craft, through to the family holiday that first inspired his book.
Although 'Dylan McFinn' is aimed at a younger audience, it has already received...2023-09-1353 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 5 - 'From Hellbound to One' with best-selling author, David McCaffrey"David McCaffrey's excellent debut novel, Hellbound is one of those thrillers that keeps you glued to the page while you try to imagine what will happen next." - Steve Alten, best-selling author of THE MAYAN PROPHECY & MEG (2014)
With high praise such as this from an international best-selling author behind two box-office smash-hit movies (The Meg, The Meg 2:The Trench), it is little surprise that UK-based author David McCaffrey has served as a source of inspiration for many independent authors.
Being one of these himself, Chris is thrilled to finally...2023-08-071h 01
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 4 - 'This Is (Not) Just A Tribute' with singer-songwriter, Steve BarryChris returns to the roots of the podcast by delving into not only his guest's biggest influences but also one of his own.
Joining Chris today is Steve Barry, an ultra-talented entertainer from Montreal, Quebec.
Steve is not only an actor but a very accomplished singer-songwriter who believes in the true art of performance rather than just singing a song.
In this episode, Steve discusses his biggest influences, sharing one in particular with Chris himself - the legendary Chris de Burgh.
Having already shared the importance of de Burgh's music in...2023-08-0451 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 3 - 'Hidden In Plain Sight' with author Peter WhiteFor the third and final part of this mini 'Resurrected!' series, Chris welcomes to the show another fellow author, Peter White, to talk about his debut novel, 'Hidden In Plain Sight: The Blackstones.'
Hear as Pete discusses his love of writing, starting with his prolific songwriting history, performing with his band and his day-job as a lighting technician in the TV and film industry, through to recalling the night that the idea for his novel came to him literally in a dream. Pete also gives us a little insight into where the 'Hidden In Plain Sight' trilogy will...2023-06-1643 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 2 - 'Deep Calling To Deep' with singer-songwriter and musician, Matt SteadyIn this episode, Chris welcomes back one of his favourite guests of Dead Men Talk - Leicestershire-based singer-songwriter and musician, Matt Steady.
It has been almost 2 years since Matt last appeared on the show, so there is much to catch upon! Check out what has been keeping Matt so busy in this time as he discusses his last 2 albums ('New Buryin' Ground' with the Grace Machine, and 'his live-recorded album, 'Closer') as well as his upcoming new instrumental release 'Presence', which is currently available for pre-order and will be released very soon!
To pre-order 'Presence...2023-06-1444 min
Dead Men TalkDMT Resurrected! Ep. 1 - 'Inside The Whale' with New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Kraus
Daniel Kraus is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborative works with Hollywood film-makers Guillermo del Toro and George A. Romero, including 'Trollhunters' and the Academy Award-winning 'Shape of Water'.
Check out this awesome interview as Daniel discusses not only his best-known work but also his brand-new upcoming release, 'Whalefall'.
'Whalefall' is due for release on August 8th 2023 and can be pre-ordered on all major stockists now!
To find out more about Daniel and his latest news, be sure to check out his website and social media, below:
Website: www.danielkraus.com
Twitter: @DanielDKraus
Instagram: @kraus...2023-06-1241 min
Dead Men TalkS5E10 - 'The End' with musician, voice actor & audiobook narrator Dave JacksonSo here it is, the final episode of what has been a truly amazing podcasting ride!
Chris bids farewell to Dead Men Talk in spectacular fashion, by welcoming a very special guest back to the show - audiobook narrator, voice actor and musician, Dave Jackson!
Many will already know Dave as the voice behind the audiobook of Chris' own horror novel 'A Necessary End' and appeared in the final episode of the very first season of Dead Men Talk back in 2020. Dave is back to chat about all of the exciting projects he has been...2022-12-1343 min
Dead Men TalkS5E09 - 'Simple Isn't Always Wrong' with singer-songwriter Luna KellerGrowing up between two cultures and surrounded by music Luna Keller is a singer-songwriter with a unique perspective fueled by her curiosity and a deep connection to her emotions through songwriting. Her music is a blend of singer-songwriter, folk and pop often pushing the boundaries of those genres. Strong messages, honest lyrics and emotional vocals define Keller’s sound.
Luna was a finalist in the Hollywood Songwriter Contest, a semi-finalist in the Music City Songstar Award, and nominated for the American Songwriter Contest. Released in 2022, her debut album 'Prophecies & Silver Linings' has already hit over 1 million streams on...2022-12-0541 min
Dead Men TalkS5E08 - 'Fans, Lend Me Your Ears!' with Richard Houghton, author of 'Lend Me Your Ears: The Fan History of Jethro Tull' and many more fanthologies!Richard Houghton is the man behind many 'fan histories' for some of the biggest bands in rock music history, having written books about The Rolling Stone, The Beatles, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Thin Lizzy and Rush to name only a few. Unlike many traditional biographies and autobiographies, Richard's books are told through the eyes of the fans, giving a glimpse into the artists' impact on their lives and just some of their treasured memories of early and historic performances.
In this episode, Richard chats to Chris about where the inspiration came from for his first book and how...2022-11-2838 min
Dead Men TalkS5E07 - 'Welcome Aboard, Val!' with actress and producer, Val McAdooIn this episode, Chris has the pleasure of welcoming TV and movie actress and producer Val McAdoo to the show!
Val drops in to chat about her career so far, starting with her involvement in the award-winning horror film 'D-Railed' (which went above and beyond the character she portrayed on screen!) through to her role in front and behind the camera on the independent movie 'Game Day' and the wonderful work she has embarked on with The Actor's Co-op, an acting school with a difference which Val co-founded with fellow actor and producer, Pete Postiglione (who also...2022-11-2140 min
Dead Men TalkS5E04 - 'Starting (and Finishing) Anew' with singer-songwriter Maryen CairnsIn this episode, Chris welcomes back singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns to talk about her long-awaited - and soon-to-be-released - new album, 'ANEW
“It was like a switch clicked inside my head and suddenly I was creating music from a new perspective, writing sidewards, out of the corner of my eye,” says singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns on her 7th album, ANEW.
Scottish-born, Australian raised, 10 years performing and writing in London’s original music scene, motherhood in the QLD rainforest - moved to the island of Guernsey not long before covid hit. Isolated in a place full of history’s remain...2022-11-0754 min
Dead Men TalkS5E03 - 'Papa & The Pumpkin' with artist and Ghost fan, Dez PittmanIn this very special Halloween episode, Chris welcomes artist Dez Pittman to the show!
Dez is not only an uber-talented artist but a superfan of the band, Ghost - making this the most perfect combination for the seasonal episode. Dez discusses her artwork and love of Tobias Forge's ghoulish creation, which naturally brought her to creating one of her most recognisable pieces - which has recently been immortalised as one of Ghost's brand-new official Halloween-themed t-shirts!
Even hear what happened when she proposed to Papa IV!
You can grab your own 'Papa & Pumpkin' shi...2022-10-3139 min
Dead Men TalkS5E02 - 'Game Day' with actors & co-producers, Dean Simone & Pete Postiglione'Game Day' is a fantastic independent movie centred around an Italian-American family from Philadelphia who come together to watch the all-important Eagles vs Cowboys game one Sunday, but instead of cheering on their beloved team they are soon battling their own demons and family rivalries.
In this episode, Chris welcomes Dean Simone and Pete Postiglione, two of the stars and co-producers of the movie, to talk about their own respective roles and the challenges and passions that drove the film - both in front and behind the camera.
This is a superb insight into the wor...2022-10-2455 min
Dead Men TalkS5E01 - 'A Stamp of Approval' with comic book artist, John-Paul BoveChris is back with a brand-new season of his popular series and starts it off with a bang, as he welcomes comic book artist, colourist & writer, John-Paul Bove!
As well as being a fellow Devonian, John-Paul is well-known for his extensive work for comic classics including Transformers, TNMT and Doctor Who. More recently, John-Paul has hit the headlines for his colour-work on the special edition Transformers postage stamps to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, and which are believed to be the last stamps ever to feature the Queen's head!
Hear as John-Paul discusses how his jo...2022-10-1748 min
Reverse Grid PodcastEp. 9 - 'The Joys of The JSCC' with Junior Saloon Car Championship star, Travis ChapmanIn this episode, Chris welcomes one of the possible stars of the future as he chats to current Junior Saloon Car Championship star, Travis Chapman.
With an early start on the karting circuit, Travis has already made his mark in the JSCC since his debut last season and currently sits 4th in the championship heading into the final race weekend at Brands Hatch.
Travis also talks about an exciting charity karting event he is part of on Saturday 15th October, in support of Race Against Dementia.
To find out more about this event, ple...2022-10-1322 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 8 - It All Comes Down To This... (Part One)On the eve of the finale for BTCC 2022, it is time to have a look at the high's and lows from Silverstone and a look forward to how the championship picture could potentially unfold this weekend at Brands Hatch!
Can Colin Turkington overcome the odds and claim his record-setting 5th title win?
Will Ash Sutton stake his claim as the future 'Greatest-Ever' with his record-equalling 4th?
Or will it be a case of 'new blood gets the crown', with Tom Ingram or Jake Hill?
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To keep u...2022-10-0822 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 7 - 'A Splash of POPBANGCOLOUR' with artist Ian CookChris welcomes to Ian Cook to the show, an artist whose work is truly one-of-a-kind and is known throughout the motorsport world!
Also known as POPBANGCOLOUR , Ian creates his masterpieces using - wait for it! - radio-control cars and parts. His unique style quickly gained gained him recognition from brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover & Aston Martin, TV exposure on ITV News, Blue Peter, The One Show & Top Gear, with the turning-point in his career being the creation of a three-storey-high painting of Lewis Hamilton for Reebok in 2008 which was displayed at Tower Bridge.
In thi...2022-10-071h 10Reverse Grid PodcastEp. 6 - 'Who Is The Greatest BTCC Driver Of All Time?' with motorsport author and historian, 'Motorsport Detective' Alex BurnhamChris welcomes Alex Burnham - professional motorsport historian, commentator, author and host of The Motorsport Detective - to discuss and attempt to answer one of the most widely-debated topics in the world of British Touring Cars - who exactly can be considered to be the greatest BTCC driver in history?
To explore this, Chris and Alex chat about the many factors involved in deciding who could wear the crown as the 'best ever', and how the sport's changing landscape may make this even harder to answer.
Be sure to check out Alex's 'Motorsport Detective' series on...2022-10-0456 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 5 - 'From The Cradle To The Grave(tt)' with Mini Challenge racing star, Bradley GravettIn this episode, Chris is joined by Bradley Gravett, son of BTCC legend & former champion Robb Gravett and current star in the Quaife Mini Challenge!
Bradley talks about his career in motorsport so far, the expectation and pressures that come with carrying the Gravett name, a potential future in BTCC and his recent move to Exceler8 motorsport to further his chances of success in the JCW Mini Challenge series.
Bradley makes his debut for Exceler8 motorsport on 25th September 2022, at Silverstone.
To keep up-to-date with all of Bradley's latest news, be sure to che...2022-09-2045 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 4 - 'Mondeo's, Marhsalling & Me' with special guest, Steve MartinChris welcomes Steve Martin, a fellow BTCC fan with some great stories to share!
As well as being an advocate of the years of the Ford Mondeo in particular, Steve has been an active motorsport marshall for over 20 years and can regularly be seen donning the orange at his local circuit, Oulton Park!
Hear as Steve discusses a couple of memorable encounters he has had on the track and his pick for who will be crowned champion for 2022!
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To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages...2022-09-1331 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 3 - "Hail To The King (of Thruxton)"Fresh off of being amongst the thousands in attendance over Bank Holiday weekend, Chris gives us the run-down of the highs and lows from rounds 22, 23 & 24 as the BTCC roars into Thruxton!
Having built up considerable momentum last time out at Snetterton, could Colin Turkington maintain or even extend his lead at the top of the championship? And all eyes were on BTC Racing's Josh Cook to see if he could strengthen his reputation as the 'King of Thruxton'!
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To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages...2022-09-0529 minReverse Grid PodcastEp. 2 - From Snetterton To ThruxtonA quick look back at the main talking points from rounds 19, 20 & 21 of the British Touring Car Championship - including big milestones for both Colin Turkington & Jason Plato - and a look forward to this weekend's meeting at Thruxton for rounds 22, 23 & 24.
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
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Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 54 - 'Bret & The Bulldog: 30 Years On' with Steven Bell, author of 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs'August 29th 1992. Wembley Stadium, England.
The date that will live on in the hearts of all wrestling fans as being that which gave us one of the greatest PPV's (SummerSlam '92) and arguably one of the greatest wrestling matches in history, as 'The British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith realised his dream and defeated his brother-in-law, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, for the WWF Intercontinental Championship in front of over 80,000 of his countrymen.
It was a match in itself which was steeped in drama, intrigue and masterful storytelling in the ring, and is little wonder why we are...2022-08-241h 09Reverse Grid PodcastEp. 1 - "Go, Go, GO!"In the debut episode of Reverse Grid, Chris discusses the 'why?' behind this new podcast, how his childhood love of motorsport has helped shape his love of BTCC today and what we can expect from the series as a whole!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
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Email: deadmenstalespodcastnetwork@gmail.com2022-08-2432 minReverse Grid PodcastReverse Grid: Start your EnginesA sneak-peek into what to expect from Chris Tetreault-Blay's newest show!2022-08-0501 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 53 - 'We Are No Mercy', with No Mercy Wrestling's owner/promoter & wrestler, 'The Bastard Son' Chris BevanChris welcomes back another returning guest this week, as he catches up with wrestler and owner/promoter of No Mercy Wrestling, Chris Bevan!
We chat about the growth of No Mercy since our last interview (in summer 2021), which has seen their debut show, the inception of it's own 'Iron Cobra' tournament, the importance of working alongside his fellow promoters and their upcoming show, featuring a certain special guest who will be 'Worm-ing' his way into Pembrokeshire, showing he isn't 'Too Cool' to hang with the No Mercy crew!
To keep up with the latest news, be...2022-06-3045 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 52 - 'Fire, Blood & All Things Good' with ex-WWE writer and author, Brian R. SolomonIn this gem of a show, Chris welcomes Brian R. Solomon, writer, author and host of the 'Shut Up & Wrestle Podcast'.
Brian has made his name as not only a writer and editor for WWE Magazine in the early 2000s but also as an author of renowned wrestling books including 'WWE Legends', 'Pro Wrestling FAQ' and his latest release, 'Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik'.
He is also a contributor to well-respected publications, Pro Wrestling Illustrated and Inside The Ropes.
Listen in as Brian recalls his time working for WWE...2022-06-221h 01
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 51 - 'The Beast, The Bee & Me' with wrestling biographer and journalist, Ian DouglassIn a perfect companion to our recent episode with wrestling legend B. Brian Blair, Chris welcomes the other half of the writing team that brought us the fantastic 'Truth Bee Told' - journalist and wrestling biographer, Ian Douglass!
Ian drops in to discuss his writing work, which includes not only his latest offering with Brian Blair but also previous books created with Dan 'The Beast' Severn, Bugsy McGraw and Hornswoggle.
We also catch Ian's thoughts on the current and past pro wrestling scene, the star responsible for his love of pro wrestling and the one mo...2022-06-131h 03
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 50 - 'The Art of Wrestling - Part Two' with artist and ex-WWF designer, Tom FlemingFor the milestone 50th episode of Once Upon A Turnbuckle, Chris welcomes artist Tom Fleming back to the show for a return visit!
In our last meeting, Tom shared many memories from his days as an artist and designer for the WWF/E in the early-90's, where he was responsible for designing the iconic looks for legends such as Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, 1-2-3 Kid, Papa Shango, amongst many others, and even gave us the unforgettable Thanksgiving-themed artwork for Survivor Series '93.
Tom returns to the show to talk about his brand-new wrestling-related NF...2022-05-3051 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 49 - 'Truth Bee Told' with wrestling legend, 'Killer Bee' Brian BlairIt's time to welcome another member of wrestling royalty to the show, as Chris has the honour of talking to wrestling legend B. Brian Blair!
Blair is best known as one-half of the hugely-popular tag team The Killer Bee's, along with 'Jumping' Jim Brunzell, who many still argue should have had a run as the WWF Tag Team Champions in the '80s. But as this interview, and Brian's phenomenal autobiography 'Truth Bee Told', will attest - there is so much more to the man behind the Bee!
Brian recalls memories of his territory days, performing with Brunzell at three...2022-05-231h 06
Dead Men TalkS4E09 - 'The Horror Of It All' with author, filmmaker & screenwriter Chris ReganBefore the current season ends, Chris gets to circle back to where it all began and bring the 'horror' back to Dead Men Talk as he welcomes author and screenwriter, Chris Regan!
We discuss Chris R's early horror influences, growing up in Stoke-on-Trent, his most notable screenwriting credits to date - including British horror comedy (and cult classic in the making) 'Paintball Massacre', 'Ten Dead Men' and 'London Heist' - and also his latest horror novel, 'Astaroth'.
'London Heist' and 'Paintball Massacre' are both currently available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, and 'Ten Dead M...2022-03-071h 10
Dead Men TalkS4E08 - 'From School Days To Silence Within' with acoustic singer-songwriter duo Searching For AutumnChris welcomes Cris Holder & Rich Deadman, old school friends of his who now perform together as 'Searching For Autumn', in his first catch-up with them since they left school!
Cris & Rich recall their early musical influences, how their musical journey started together back in their school days, through to reforming as a duo a couple of years ago and challenges faced from the offset with Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns. Searching For Autumn are still in their early stages in terms of in-person performances but have already produced some truly outstanding dark country-inspired material of their own...2022-02-2842 min
Dead Men TalkS4E07 - 'Standing In The Doorway of Tomorrow' with acoustic singer-songwriter duo Sound Of The SirensChris bags another of his bucket-list guests as he welcomes Exeter-based acoustic singer-songwriting duo, Sound Of the Sirens!
Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood met at Timepiece nightclub in Exeter, where they were both working at the time, but did they ever imagine what the future would hold for them? They share their incredible story of how and when their music journey started, how a twist of fate at a cider-and-cheese festival in Somerset then led to them garnering the attention of legendary DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans, leading to TV and festival appearances and even on to...2022-02-211h 09
Dead Men TalkS4E06 - 'Stolen Truth' with author Henya DrescherChris has the pleasure of talking to well-travelled author Henya Drescher about her life and writing journey so far.
From growing up in Israel as the daughter of holocaust survivors, to re-locating to France and then the United States, discovering the joy of reading at only three years old, through to launching and running her own business and then taking the leap to become a writer. We also hear about the influences behind Henya's latest novel 'Stolen Truth', her writing practices and tips on how to find and keep motivation to write.
'Stolen Truth' is a...2022-02-1448 min
Dead Men TalkS4E05 - 'Manson, Music & Freaks on Mopeds' with author, musician and film-maker Chuck W. ChapmanFor this episode, Chris welcomes back another returning guest - multi-talented author, musician, actor & film-maker Chuck W Chapman!
When Chuck last appeared on the show in the summer of 2020, he was preparing for the release of his first novel, the Charles Manson-inspired 'Family Man: The Unreal Story of Charles Manson's Right-Hand Man'. Since then, he has been very busy, to say the least, and is back to talk about his new EP 'Girls & Cars & Things That Matter' as well as his latest novel, 'Freak On A Moped'.
To find out more about Chuck Chapman's work...2022-02-0758 min
Dead Men TalkS4E04 - 'Dynamite, Davey & Me' with sports writer and journalist, Steven Bell**SPECIAL OFFER - Use the code DEADMENS20 when pre-ordering your copy of 'Dynamite & Davey' on stevenbellwrites.com to save 20% on your order!**
In the second 'Dead Men Talk Meets Once Upon A Turnbuckle' crossover episode, Chris has the pleasure of chatting to sportswriter and journalist Steven Bell about his latest book, 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives Of the British Bulldogs'. Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith are two of the most recognised professional wrestling stars in not only their home country but across the world!
Whether it be their exploits in the World Wrestling Federation as Th...2022-01-311h 08
Dead Men TalkS4E03 - 'How To Be A Mark Without Leaving A Mark' with wrestling fan & author, Steven FarrugiaIn the first true 'crossover' episode of both of his main shows, Chris welcomes fellow wrestling fan and author, Steven Farrugia.
Steven shares just some of his crazy memories during his 30 years following the 'one true sport', including the famous Summerslam '92 event at Wembley Stadium, four WresleMania's, two Wrestle Kingdom shows in Japan, following and becoming involved in his local promotion FWA and a lifetime spent meeting his wrestling heroes which has led to a collection of over 600 autographs!
Having lived a life that many fan's can only be envious of, Steven has recently put his memories down on...2022-01-2456 min
Dead Men TalkS4E02 - 'Meeting The Nephilim' with rap star, producer & CEO of Nephilum Muzicc, Scan ManChris is joined by US rap music star Scan Man, to discuss (among other things) his early musical influences, his time spent as a member of the rap/hip-hop super-power Three 6 Mafia through to launching his own label and distribution platform, Nephilum Muzicc and Nephilum Distribution.
We even get to take a dive into Scan Man's love for heavy metal and working with Marilyn Manson!
This is one of the most fascinating interviews to date on this show, so not to be missed!
To keep up to date with Scan Man's work, be sur...2022-01-1736 min
Dead Men TalkS4E01 - 'The Pen Is Mightier Than The Knife' with author Richard AyreWhat better way for Chris to start a new year - and a new season - than going right back to the beginning and welcoming back the first-ever interview guest he ever had - author Richard Ayre.
As well as talking about other things that have happened in their respective lives since they last spoke in summer of 2020, Richard discusses his newest release, Jack The Ripper-inspired crime thriller, 'Shadow Of The Knife'. As you'll find out, his latest offering is far from a re-hash of the infamous Jack The Ripper murder case, but rather a fresh take...2022-01-101h 02
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 47 - 'Beers, Beatdowns & Bragging Rights' with Pro Wrestling Karnage stars Beers X BeatdownsIn what will be the final-ever episode for Once Upon A Turnbuckle, it seemed only fitting that Chris welcomes to the show two of the driving forces behind Pro Wrestling Karnage - returning guest 'Dangerous' Danny Owens and the reigning Outbreak Champion, Brewski Blanch.
We get to learn more about Blanch's own wrestling journey, when he made the transition from a fan to a wrestler, to a manager and then back again, and what it was like to make his in-ring return this year after a 13-year absence, through to winning the recent Outbreak Championship battle royal...2021-11-171h 10
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 45 - 'The Roar Of The Lion' with British wrestling star, Eddie RyanIn this episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down with another top star of not only REACH Wrestling but British wrestling as a whole - 'The English Lion' Eddie Ryan!
Eddie has been a force in British wrestling for a number of years, holding titles pretty much everywhere he has been and travelling the world in the process. He is currently the #1 contender to the REACH Heavyweight championship (currently held by Charlie Sterling), and as you'll hear in this interview, Eddie is very accustomed to big-stage matches, especially if front of his hometown crowd in Plymouth.2021-11-031h 08
Dead Men TalkS3E09 - 'The Art of Something From Nothing' with Singer-Songwriter-Actor-Director-Comedian-Writer, Stuart DavisChris closes off the podcast for 2021 with a bang, as he welcomes by far his biggest guest to date!
Stuart Davis is one of the most unique and inspirational songwriters in the world, and has drawn praise and critical acclaim from influential figures worldwide. Amongst them, Chris' own musical idol Ed Kowalczyk (from the band +LIVE+) once described Stuart as 'the greatest lyricist I've ever heard', and philosopher Ken Wilber calls him 'a rare genius'. On top of this, Stuart is a successful writer, artist, director, actor, spiritual practitioner and has even constructed his own language!
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Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 43 - 'In The (REACH) Army Now' with REACH Wrestling's Jason KingChris turns the spotlight to another gem in the British wrestling circuit, with the first episode delving into Devon-based promotion, REACH Wrestling.
It seems only fitting that the first guest is Jason King, one of the two founders of REACH. Jason discusses his earliest wrestling memories and influences, the challenges he faced when deciding to pursue a career between the ropes and learning more about how to successfully build and run his own promotion.
Jason also discusses the things that he feels helps to separate REACH Wrestling from a lot of other indy promotions, including...2021-10-211h 09
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 42 - 'Not Just Another Bearded Ramble' with British wrestler and podcaster CueballFor this episode, Chris is joined by none other than the "beer-drinking, heavy metal-listening, bald-headed brawler" himself, British indie wrestling star and fellow podcaster, Cueball!
Cueball has made a name for himself across many British indie promotions, including Ring Wrestling Stars, Pro Wrestling Karnage and Slammasters. From the moment he witnessed the first-ever Hell In A Cell match back in '97, Cueball knew he wanted to follow in his hero The Undertaker's footsteps in claiming souls and taking names in the wrestling ring.
We get to hear about when and how he started his own w...2021-10-2054 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 41 - 'Behind The Karnage #5' with 'The Brilliance' James EllisAs we move ever-closer to 'Karnage From The Krypt' - Pro Wrestling Karnage's much-anticipated follow-up to their debut show - Chris welcomes one of the promotion's hottest properties today, 'The Brilliance' James Ellis!
James shares his own story of when/how/why he started in the wrestling business and which other stars have influenced and inspired him over the years, whilst also responding to comments made by his arch-rival 'Superstar' Jimmy Taylor ahead of their long-awaited showdown on October 30th, discussing the chance they both have later that night to become the first-ever Pro Wrestling Karnage Outbreak...2021-10-1949 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 40 - 'A Rose By No Other Name' with British wrestling veteran Jonny RoseIn this episode, Chris welcomes another heavy-hitter from the British wrestling scene with veteran '#1' Jonny Rose!
Jonny recalls his earliest memories of discovering wrestling as a kid in the crowd watching the like of Danny Boy Collins and Big Daddy, to finding himself as a ten-year-old helping to carry the ring in at another show, through to his fondest recollections of entertaining crowds as a wrestler and promoter himself, including the time he spent in and out of the ring with wrestling legend Tracey Smothers.
Jonny can truly be considered one of British...2021-10-161h 07
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 39 - 'Behind The Karnage #4' with 'Superstar' Jimmy TaylorChris welcomes another of Pro Wrestling Karnage's emerging talents, 'Superstar' Jimmy Taylor!
Jimmy discusses his love of wrestling, from his early days idolising greats such as Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam, to finding his own way into the ring. He also looks ahead at his long-awaiting Pro Wrestling Karnage debut, where he will finally get the chance to exact a measure of revenge on 'The Brilliance' James Ellis - the man who cost him his spot at 'the First Mutation' - when the two meet one-on-one at 'Karnage From the Krypt' on 30th October!
To...2021-10-0848 min
Dead Men TalkS3E08 - 'Welcome To The Club' with singer-songwriter Maryen CairnsChris has the pleasure of speaking to singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns, whose debut single 'Too Young To Die' achieved worldwide acclaim in the 90s.
As well as her early work getting her noticed by FISH from Marillion (which led to Maryen being chosen to provide backing vocals on one of his albums!), her unique and captivating style has continued to attract fans worldwide and has led to many interesting feats, including working on an album with a renowned Rolling Stones producer, playing piano in an extinct volcano crater for a well-known brand's advert, having a YouTube video with ov...2021-10-0854 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 38 - 'Behind The Karnage #3' with Pro Wrestling Karnage Tag Team Champion, Chris BevanContinuing the delve 'Behind The Karnage', Chris welcomes another hard-hitter from Pro Wrestling Karnage as he chats to one-half of their inaugural tag team champions, 'The Bastard Son' Chris Bevan!
Chris B takes us through his journey as a wrestling fan to deciding to follow his dream of being an in-ring competitor, his training days, his earliest wrestling experiences, the influence behind his in-ring persona and his take on PWK's first live show 'The First Mutation', where he captured the Tag Team Championship as half of The Disavowed. Chris also talks about his own training school in...2021-10-0253 min
Dead Men TalkS3E07 - 'The Art of Storytelling' with songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, TV director and film-maker Tom Bliss'Dead Men Talk' comes full-circle with this latest guest, returning to Chris' passion for delving into the 'stories behind the stories'. Harking back to one of the first folk gigs he attended back in 2007, Chris finally gets to talk to one of the musicians and songwriters that spurred his own desire to write.
Having been a TV director, film-maker, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist - and even his time as a university lecturer - Tom Bliss knows a thing or two about the importance of the use of narrative and storytelling in pretty much all walks of life.
...2021-09-151h 03
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 37 - 'Behind The Karnage #2' with Pro Wrestling Karnage writer & promoter, Kai SandbrookChris continues the spotlight series on upstart wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Karnage by welcoming another very special guest in writer and promoter Kai Sandbrook.
Kai not only discusses his own personal wrestling journey from a fan to the ring, but also talks about his influences from the writing/promoting side, the importance of any amount of in-ring experience in helping to run a promotion, the challenges in developing a fresh product, Karnage's new Outbreak Championship and even sharing with Chris in their mutual love of wrestling title belts!
Keep up-to-date with Kai and Pro Wrestling...2021-09-1459 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 36 - 'Behind The Karnage' with 'Dangerous' Danny OwensOn this episode, Chris delves once more behind the curtain of the latest super-power on the UK indy wrestling scene by welcoming co-founder, promoter and one of the top stars of Pro Wrestling Karnage, 'Dangerous' Danny Owens!
Danny discusses how he discovered wrestling as a childhood fan, the role current Pro Wrestling Karnage Heavyweight Champion Caiman played in training him and getting him ready for his first tryout in the ring, through to the birth of Pro Wrestling Karnage as a promotion which culminated in their explosive debut show last month 'The First Mutation'.
We...2021-09-101h 00
Dead Men TalkS3E06 - "Danger! It's A Puppet!" with comedy writer and performer Ray TizzardRay Tizzard has worked alongside some of the greats in British comedy and been able to make them laugh, so it is little wonder that this episode turned out to be one of the funniest (and most fun) Chris has done to date!
To many, Ray will be remembered as Joe Pasquale's hapless twin-brother Raynard, who joined him on stage in countless acts of pure comedy genius. Ray was also the hand behind (or beneath!) Larry the Loafer as part of The Brian Conley Show, playing the squeaky sidekick to Conley's Nick Frisbee, calling many a cry...2021-09-0348 min
Dead Men TalkS3E05 - 'Alone At Least' with guitarist and singer-songwriter Robin HannIn this episode, Chris delves once more into the Devonian talent pool as he welcomes Torbay-based guitarist & singer-songwriter, Robin Hann.
Robin discusses his earliest memories of music, the artists who inspired him to want to become a musician himself, performing on the local pub/club circuit and through to real-life experiences which helped shape his tremendous album, 'Alone At Least'.
Be sure to check out 'Alone At Least' for yourself on Robin's YouTube channel and across the major streaming platforms!
To keep up-to-date with Robin's work and find information of his upcoming gigs...2021-09-021h 00
Dead Men TalkS3E04 - 'The Painter of Nuts' with artist Steve CasinoIn this episode, Chris welcomes "peanut taxidermist" and toy creator Steve Casino to the show!
As soon as a video of Steve's work landed on Chris' social media news feeds recently, he knew he had to get him on as a guest. Steve is famous for his artwork and has garnered a massive following and national TV exposure in the States. From turning peanuts into well-known characters, to his truly amazing 'pop-out' out on classic games cartridges or even his own fresh take on classic wooden toys, it is safe to say that Steve's talents know no...2021-08-2532 min
Dead Men TalkS3E03 - 'The Greatest Story Never Told' with Jonathan Willis & Chris Harris, the founders of the 'House Of Frankenstein' experienceYou'd be hard-pushed to find anyone who hasn't at least heard of 'Frankenstein', quite possibly the most well-known gothic horror tale in the world and what is also heralded as the first-ever science fiction story. But how much do you know about the 'story behind the story', and in particular about Mary Shelley herself?
In this episode, Chris has the honour of chatting to Chris Harris and Jonathan Willis, the founders of the all-new immersive experience 'House of Frankenstein', situated in Bath. The first of its kind, 'House of Frankenstein' sheds a whole new light on the...2021-08-1540 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 35 - 'Lost In The Echo' with REACH Wrestling star Echo ReedChris is joined this week by another star of the British independent wrestling scene, as he welcome's fellow Devonian and member of the REACH Wrestling army, Echo Reed.
Echo recalls her earliest memories of wrestling, being introduced to the Attitude era by her wrestling-mad brothers, through to making her decision to step into the ring herself, training with Paige and the Knight family in Norwich, the stars who have shaped her persona and style, and how important the recent 'women's revolution' in WWE has changed the present and future of women's wrestling today.
And if...2021-08-1136 min
Dead Men TalkS3E02 - In Conversation with Blues & Folk songwriter and musician Matt SteadyMatt Steady is an independent singer-songwriter from Leicestershire who is responsible for a number of astounding albums, including 'Here Be Dragons' and 'Chasing Down Wolves' which have been on Chris' own rotating playlist for a while now!
In this brand-new episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Matt about his musical influences, the roots of his unique sound which masterfully fuses blues and folk, his thoughts on the current music and recording scene compared to those he grew up with, and much much more!
'New Buryin' Ground' has been sampled at...2021-07-291h 18
Dead Men TalkS3E01 - In Conversation with children's author Clare Helen WelshGuess who's back!
After something of an extended break, Chris returns with a brand-new episode of Dead Men Talk and with a very, very special guest.
Clare Helen Welsh is one of the most respected children's writers in the South West with hugely popular releases such as 'Poo! Is That You?', 'Wee? It Wasn't Me', 'The Tide' and of course 'Aerodynamics of Biscuits.
Clare pops in to chat about her own writing journey, how it stemmed from her career as a primary school teacher and a particular New Year's goal, and even t...2021-07-2839 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 33 - 'The Beauty of The Beast (From The East)' with Shane Bigelow, son of wrestling legend Bam Bam BigelowIn this very special episode, Chris pays tribute to the life and career of wrestling legend 'the Beast From The East' Bam Bam Bigelow, with none other than Bam Bam's son, Shane!
Shane discusses pivotal moments of his dad's career including working in Japan with Big Van Vader, his matches with Bret Hart, his infamous WrestleMania main event against NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, his feud and longtime friendships with 'Doink The Clown' Ray Apollo and working with Luna Vachon.
We also get an in-depth look at what life was like growing up as th...2021-06-301h 29
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 32 - 'Can We Talk?' - My Top 5 Greatest Talkers in WrestlingLooking back on his childhood (and beyond) of wrestling fandom, Chris recently realised the one aspect of wrestling that will forever make him come back time and time again - the SOUND of it! To be more precise, the superstars that were as talented on the mic as they were between the ropes.
In this episode, Chris counts down his own personal 'Top 5' of who he considers to be the greatest talkers of all time in the wrestling industry!
Enjoyed this episode? Please be sure to subscribe and also follow on social media for f...2021-06-2350 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 31 - 'Dressed To The Nine9' with ICW superstar and Tag Team Champion Jack MorrisChris welcomes Jack Morris, current ICW wrestling star and one-half of the ICW Tag Team Champions 'The Nine9' to the show to chat about growing up in the Attitude era, making his own way in the wrestling world, facing off against British wrestling legend Doug Williams, what it's like to be featured on the WWE Network...and of course, his recent appearance singing on the hugely popular Saturday night BBC show, 'I Can See Your Voice'!
Be sure to check out and follow Jack and 'The Nine9' on their social media pages:
Facebook: @Jack...2021-06-1648 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 30 - 'The King of The Ring' with Andrew LacelleFor a few years of his childhood, at least, June meant one thing for Chris - the promise of seeing another WWF 'King of The Ring' crowned! What was it that drew him to this event in particular? What made WWF at the time turn a house show concept into it's own PPV in 1993? And why did the importance of the tournament itself decline all too soon?
For this episode, Chris welcomes back another previous guest - Andrew Lacelle - to discuss what used to be one of the most exciting events of the year, sharing their...2021-06-091h 43
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 29 - 'The Art of Wrestling' with artist and former WWF costume designer Tom FlemingIn this episode, Chris finally gets to tick off one of his 'bucket list' guests as he has the privilege of sitting down to talk with Tom Fleming, one of the unsung heroes of 90s wrestling. Aside from working for DC and Marvel comics, Tom was also an artist and costume designer for the WWF/E in the early-90s.
Tom talks about his most famous work, which includes designing the costumes for superstars such as Razor Ramon, Adam Bomb, 1-2-3 Kid, Papa Shango & Bob 'Spark Plugg' Holly, as well as the iconic artwork used to p...2021-06-021h 33
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 28 - 'Drawing A Line In The Dirt' with wrestling legend Sam HoustonAnd now for something a little different...
Sam Houston may be the son of the great Grizzly Smith, and the brother of fellow legends Rockin' Robin and Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, but he has his own story to tell. And boy, do you need to hear it! Chris has the honour of talking to Sam in one of the most unique interviews he has conducted to date. This isn't just about a wrestling career, but about a life lived to the fullest, from the brightest lights to the darkest of days.
Hear Sam discuss growing...2021-05-261h 30
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 26 - 'Rollerball, Regal & The Roar of The Lancashire Lion' with British wrestling legend Marty JonesIt's time for a hugely special episode, where Chris is joined by a member of British wrestling royalty - 'The Lancashire Lion' Marty Jones!
Marty's name is synonymous with the golden era of British wrestling and his matches were viewed by millions on ITV's World of Sport every Saturday afternoon back in the 80s. He has stood across from - and next to - greats such as Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Owen & Bret Hart, The British Bulldogs and, probably most famously, Mark 'Rollerball' Rocco during their epic feud.
And let's not forget the talent Marty has helped train and unleash...2021-05-141h 29
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 25 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #4' with 'Bad Ass' Willy Gunz from Bakstabberz PodcastIt's time to welcome another fellow podcaster to the show, and they don't come more 'bad-ass' than Willy Gunz from Bakstabberz! As a fellow lifelong fan, Will has a lot of memories to share and we decide to make this one extra-special...
Wrestling fans, superstars, journalists...everyone has their opinion on who would be on their version of wrestling's 'Mount Rushmore'. So Will and Chris take this opportunity to choose their own picks for a Mount Rushmore of past WWF/E champions - 1 x WWF World Champion, 1 x IC Champion and the 2 remaining spots for who we...2021-05-121h 00
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 24 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #3' with Jonathan O'Dwyer of 'Pro Wrestling Defined'In the latest 'Podcaster Spotlight' episode, Chris welcomes Jonathan O'Dwyer from 'Pro Wrestling Defined'.
As well as a true die-hard wrestling fan, Jonathan is the host of a truly phenomenal show and has already welcomed some bucket list-quality guests, including Del 'The Patriot' Wilkes, Bryan 'Adam Bomb' Clark, 'Cowboy' Scott Casey, former WWF artwork and costume designed Tom Fletcher and even former WWF IC Champion, Ahmed Johnson!
Hear Jonathan discuss not only the moments that hooked him into wrestling as a young kid, but also the memorable moments he has experienced on his own podcast!2021-05-0546 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 23 - 'Yo Baby, Yo Baby, Yo!' with WCW legend P.N. NewsJust when you thought the special guests couldn't get any bigger...!
Best remembered for his time in World Championship Wrestling in the early-90s as 'The Rapmaster' P.N. News, professional wrestler Paul Neu was certainly a larger-than-life character and a very memorable part of Chris' own childhood as a young wrestling fan. Chris has the honour recently to sit down for a compelling chat with him about his life and career, highlights including:
- a missed opportunity to join the WWF;
- THAT scaffold match at Great American Bash '91;
...2021-04-301h 02
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 22 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #2' with Troy Adams of 'Main Event Marks'For this episode, Chris welcomes a fellow wrestling podcaster as he chats to Troy Adams of 'Main Event Marks'. Hear Troy discuss what angles and superstars first pulled him in and made him fall in love with wrestling and what led to him starting his own podcast.
'Main Event Marks' gives Troy and his co-host the opportunity to deep-dive into key wrestling PPV events, so also tune in to this episode to find out how they structure their show and decide on which events and angles to cover.
This is a must-hear for podcasters, wrestling...2021-04-281h 01
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 21 - 'One Last Ride' with Texas wrestling legend 'Cowboy' Scott CaseyIn a special extra episode this week, Chris has the honour of welcoming wrestling legend 'Cowboy' Scott Casey!
From his humble beginnings in 'Funk country' Amarillo, Texas, to his early days in SCW, working with the Von Erich's in WCCW and then on to the bright lights of the WWF in the late-80s, this man sure has some stories to tell! Which is a great thing too, as we discuss Scott's autobiography 'One Last Ride' which he co-authored with Captain's Corner's own (and previous guest), Nick Masci!
Listen in as Scott recalls stories of L...2021-04-2352 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 20 - 'The Fall of WCW' with Paul McGrathChris welcomes back previous guest, fellow podcaster Paul McGrath, for a discussion into one of the most hotly-debated topics amongst wrestling fans - "Who or what was responsible for the fall of World Championship Wrestling?"
Check it out as they recall the story from a fans' perspective, delving into the role of the Monday Night Wars, the booking decisions and the superstars themselves and give their opinions on what caused the downfall of the former superpower in professional wrestling.
Be sure to also check out Paul's own podcast 'The Phoenix Five Show', available on all...2021-04-211h 44
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 16 - 'Podcaster Spotlight #1' with Nick Durst & Joe Calabrese of 'You Know I'm Right'This week, Chris welcomes Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese to the show. As well as being co-hosts for the hugely-popular 'You Know I'm Right' podcast, both Nick and Joe are lifelong wrestling fans and love nothing more than talking wrestling!
Hear them discuss how and when they both discovered wrestling for themselves, their most memorable angles and personalities, their own rubs with superstars like Charlotte Flair, Eva Marie & WWF/E referee Jimmy Korderas, as well as - of course - WrestleMania! Hear Nick and Joe's predictions for this year's event, what it was like to attend a W...2021-04-0755 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleEp. 15 - 'Where Giants Roam' with Jeff Bearden (aka 'Giant Warrior')This week Chris has the honour of talking to one of the true giants of the squared circle! At 7'1" tall, Jeff Bearden was one of the few guys to make some other 'monsters' in the wrestling world look small. He is a multi-time world champion, has competed all over the world in major promotions including the NWA, CMLL, AAA and many more! As 'Giant Warrior' he got to share the ring with other members of wrestling royalty, and shares more than a few stories with us here!
Hear what it was like to wrestle Andre The...2021-03-311h 04
Dead Men TalkS2E08 - Finale - "The Moon. The Moth. The Legend?" - with illustrator Greg CarterThe podcast reaches a natural conclusion as Chris brings his writing journey bang up-to-date by discussing his shift from writing horror fiction to children's books, starting with the release of 'It's A Long Way To The Moon' in September 2019, up to his recent release 'It's A Long Night for Santa.'
And what better way to mark the occasion than with an exclusive interview with the man who helped truly bring the books to life - illustrator Greg Carter!
Be sure to check out more of Greg's other work by following him on his social media pages:
Facebook: @GregCarterVisualArtist
Instagram...2020-12-121h 21
Dead Men TalkS2E06 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part Three): The Queen and The CurseThis week, Chris dissects the writing of the final instalment of Blackgang: the Trickerjack Trail - the eerily-titled Queen of Scars - as well as rounding out the series by discussing how and why he decided to amalgamate the previous two books into what exists now as A Necessary End. What fond and dark memories from within Blackgang Chine Amusement Park lingered on, leading to the all-new backstory starring Zack Charley and Eph Courtenay?
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and...2020-11-1057 min
Dead Men TalkS2E07 - "Run, Run As Fast As You Can..."To conclude the series of episodes delving into the pages of his horror release A Necessary End, Chris treats everyone to the final story from the audiobook in full! Narrated by Dave Jackson, we introduce to you 'The Ginger Man'.
Enjoy!
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrownMoth
Blog: The StoryMan
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
Email: deadmenstalespublishing@gmail.com
Have any questions, comments or...2020-11-1042 min
Dead Men TalkS2E05 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part Two): 'The Road To Nowhere'In January 1994, Blackgang was rocked by a major landslide and part of the village fell into the sea. How did Chris take this event and weave it into the Trickerjack's tapestry? The result was the next story that exists in A Necessary End, The Road To Nowhere. Hear Chris explain how and why he drew inspiration from this life-altering event for the villagers and made it fit into his own twisted universe.
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with all of...2020-10-2235 min
Dead Men TalkS2E04 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part One): 'Passenger 29'The journey into the stories behind A Necessary End continues with a look at 'Passenger 29'. Join Chris as he discusses how a planned family holiday to the Isle of Wight back in 2016 spurred old childhood memories and a new fascination with the history of the village of Blackgang - in particular the true events of a 19th-Century shipwreck - and in turn set in motion the next chapter of his Courtenay-family's tortured tale.
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with a...2020-10-1341 min
Dead Men TalkS2E03 - Welcome to The House...Where Nobody Lives!Chris recounts how the final part of House of Courtenay came together with the writing of the third and final story, The Killing Floor.
Where did the initial idea or need for this story come from? How and why did he link them to Ummidia and The Trickerjack? And as has become a staple of his work, what silver-screen and personal influences played a part in what this story became by 'the end'?
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date w...2020-10-0246 min
Dead Men TalkS2E02 - The TrickerjackIt's time to take a deep-dive into one of Chris' most famous creations to date, and his own personal favourite - the Trickerjack!
In this episode, Chris discusses which singer-songwriter is most responsible for the idea behind this story and which two actors contributed to his vision for the character himself, leading to what Chris considers to be his most personal body of work to date.
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, f...2020-09-2253 min
Dead Men Talk'Summer Drop-In' with future best-selling author Jillian RoseFor the final summer drop-in session (it is still technically summer, right?) I have the honour of chatting to Jillian Rose, author of the remarkable contemporary romance novel, Don't Kiss & Sell. Jillian already has stories to tell of her own and it was fascinating to hear how her work and life experiences have inspired her own writing and ambitions.
Don't Kiss & Sell is available in eBook and paperback formats on Amazon. Buy your copy now!
To find out more about all of Jillian's work, be sure to check out his pages below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillianrosewrites
Instagram: https://w...2020-09-1628 min
Dead Men TalkS2E01 - Along Came A SpiderIn this season's opener, Chris revisits the first - and possibly most notorious - of the stories he wrote for A Necessary End. For any of you with a certain eight-legged phobia, maybe you'll want to listen to this with the light on? That's right...it's Ummidia! Find out the emotional, physical and visual influences behind this chilling tale, where fear turns into obsession.
Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him...2020-09-1544 min
Dead Men Talk'Summer Drop-In' with award-winning author Andrew HessOn this special 'drop-in' episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to multi-genre, and award-winning, author Andrew Hess. Nicknamed "The King of Cliffhangers" by his readers, Andrew is a true inspiration to anyone who loves reading, writing, or both! I urge all listeners to go and check out one - or many - of his titles after listening to this episode!
To find out more about all of Andrew's work, be sure to check out his pages below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealPhoenix13
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_andrew_hess
2020-09-0524 min
Dead Men Talk'Summer Drop-In' with the multi-talented Chuck W. Chapman"Singer. Songwriter. Actor. Artist. Writer. Poet. Dreamer."
Is there anything this guy can't do? For this special bonus summer episode, I had the absolute honour of talking to Chuck W. Chapman about his upcoming novel Family Man: The Unreal Story of Charles Manson's Right-Hand Man, an incredible alternate take (or is it?) on the infamous 'Manson Family Murders' at Cielo Drive. Believe me when I tell you that this episode (and the book itself) are not to be missed!
To find out more about Family Man and Chuck Chapman's other work, be sure to check o...2020-08-2639 min
Dead Men Talk'Summer Drop-In' with Linda Robson-Burrell from 'Linda's Little Free Library'For this bonus 'Summer Drop-in' session, I have the pleasure of speaking to Linda Robson-Burrell, who has been doing some remarkable things for our local community here in Newton Abbot. Recently Linda has opened her very own 'Little Free Library' in her front garden, helping to give joy and happiness to local residents during this time of need.
Linda drops in to chat about how her Little Free Library came to be, the inspirations behind it and how she hopes to grow it for the future.
To find out more about Linda's Little Free Library, ch...2020-08-1125 min
Once Upon A TurnbuckleWhat's It All About? (Trailer)Long before writing books about monsters, or even moth's flying to the moon, author Chris Tetreault-Blay grew up as as a die-hard wrestling fan. But what's this new podcast all about? Check out this trailer to find out!
Once Upon A Turnbuckle launches with its first episode on Wednesday 12th August!
Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows.
Facebook: @OnceUponATurnbuckle
Instagram: @onceuponaturnbuckle
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
**Theme song 'Halloween Night' used courtesy...2020-08-0902 min
Dead Men Talk'Summer Drop-In' with Ray Rumsey from 'The Leo Affects'School's out. Summer's here. But there's no rest for the wicked as I drop the first of 3 bonus episodes to help get you through the holidays!
In this episode, I welcome Ray Rumsey; voice actor and host of the widely-revered podcast 'The Leo Affects'. I cite Ray's podcast as one of the two main influences behind me creating my own and I was so grateful to have the chance to speak to him again, only this time on the other side of the microphone.
Be sure to check out 'The Leo Affects' for yourself, and...2020-08-0432 min
Dead Men TalkS1E10 - Finale - In Conversation with Dave JacksonTo wrap up Season One, I have the privilege of welcoming musician and voice actor Dave Jackson to the show! I had an absolute blast talking to Dave about his life and career so far. If you are not yet familiar with Dave's talents, you soon will be! I also had the honour of having him narrate the recently-released audiobook of A Necessary End.
To find out more about Dave and his work, check him out on Facebook: @jack.davidson
Grab your copy of the A Necessary End audiobook now, available on Amazon and Audible!2020-07-211h 05
Dead Men TalkS1E09 - Apocalypse ThenCatch a glimpse of the horrors within the Wildermoor Apocalypse, as Chris shares his favourite chapters from across the trilogy.
Grab the first two parts of the Wildermoor Apocalypse - along with all of Chris' other releases - in eBook and paperback formats via Amazon now!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages, and his BRAND NEW website, as below:
Website: www.christetreaultblay.com
Facebook: @DMTBooks and @LittleBrownMoth
Blog: The StoryMan
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
...2020-07-141h 11
Dead Men TalkS1E08 - What Lies Within The Black Book?It's amazing what a spot of cleaning can churn up! In Chris' case, it brought back to him an old notebook this week, in which lie the first couple of handwritten chapters of a story he wrote at the very beginning of his writing journey. Join him as he reads from these pages for the VERY FIRST TIME, giving listeners a glimpse into a story he himself had not revisited since that day.
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages, and his BRAND NEW website...2020-07-071h 01
Dead Men TalkS1E07 - In Conversation with Jacky RomMake-up Artist. Drama Teacher. Author. Podcaster. Now, even a presenter of her own web-based TV series! Needless to say, this week's guest has done it all. Join Chris as he catches up with Jacky Rom to talk about everything she has been up to.
Be sure to check out Jacky's new series Jacky Rom Investigates on her YouTube channel, with a new episode dropping every Friday!
You can also find Jacky's books and her documentary Method of Murder on Amazon.
To find out more about Jacky and her work, follow her on her so...2020-06-3051 min
Dead Men TalkS1E06 - In Conversation with Richard AyreThis week, Chris welcomes his first-ever special guest as he chats to Richard Ayre, author of Minstrel's Bargain, Point of Contact and his brand-new release A Life Eternal.
A Life Eternal is available now in paper and eBook format, available on Amazon or via the Burning Chair website.
To find out more about Richard and his work, follow him on his social media:
Facebook: @richayreauthor
Twitter: @ayre_richard
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:2020-06-2355 min
Dead Men TalkS1E05 - Of Gods & Insects (The Wildermoor Apocalypse: Book Three)This week, Chris takes a deep-dive into the final part of the Wildermoor Apocalypse by looking back at the trials and tribulations of writing 'Of Gods & Insects.'.
In particular, why and how did he decide to introduce another of his creations (the Trickerjack) into Wildermoor's finale ?
'Of Gods & Insects' is due to be re-launched by Britain;s Next Bestseller very soon! Stay tuned for more news.
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTBooks...2020-06-1653 min
Dead Men TalkS1E04 - The Sowing Season (The Wildermoor Apocalypse: Book Two)Take a dive into the story-behind-the-story, with an in-depth look into what inspired Chris' novel The Sowing Season, the second part of the Wildermoor Apocalypse trilogy.
In particular, what has made this book become one of the most important to Chris out of all of his work so far?
To grab your copy of The Sowing Season now from Amazon, click here!
Check out Chris's recent interview with TV and radio parenting expert Sue Atkins here.
Also check out Chris' recent appearence in the new music video from metal band Sanguine, f...2020-06-0955 min
Dead Men TalkS1E03 - Acolyte (The Wildermoor Apocalypse: Book One)Take a dive into the story-behind-the-story, with an in-depth look into what inspired Chris' debut novel Acolyte, the first part of the Wildermoor Apocalypse trilogy.
In particular, how one certain passer-by provided the inspiration behind one character which proved to be the catalyst behind the whole trilogy.
To grab your copy of Acolyte now from Amazon, click here!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTBooks and @LittleBrownMoth
Blog: The StoryMan
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
Email: deadmenstalespublishing@gmail.com
Have any questions, comments or...2020-06-0239 minDead Men TalkS1E01 - Welcome To My WorldSo here it is, the debut episode of the new podcast from author Chris Tetreault-Blay and Dead Men's Tales Publishing! Join Chris as he introduces himself and welcomes you into his own little world. Enjoy your stay!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTBooks and @LittleBrownMoth
Blog: The StoryMan
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
Email: deadmenstalespublishing@gmail.com
Have any questions, comments or feedback? Why not send in a voice message!
...2020-05-2632 minDead Men TalkS1E02 - Discovering WildermoorSo to start writing a novel - let alone an apocalyptic trilogy - you need a setting for it all to take place. In this episode, Chris discusses the inspirations behind the Wildermoor universe. Also, find out which single unanswerable question prompted him towards writing the entire series!
To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
Facebook: @DMTBooks and @LittleBrownMoth
Blog: The StoryMan
Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
Email: deadmenstalespublishing@gmail.com
Have any questions, comments...2020-05-2631 minDead Men TalkDead Men Talk - TrailerCOMING SOON!
Check out the new weekly podcast from horror fiction and children's author Chris Tetreault-Blay.
Follow him as each week he discusses a new part of his writing journey so far, from the people and events that inspired aspects of those early chapters through to each finished novel. Also, keep up-to-date with Chris' current and future projects, and catch exclusive chats with some special guests along the way! Full podcast launches on Tuesday 26th May!
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