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Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The $3000 ManicureThis week on Don't Make It Weird, we're sipping on gin & juice (thanks Snoop), discussing whether Daniel’s hands are bisexual, and playing a brand new game—Book Title or Bullshit! Dina drops some spicy updates on Ryan Reynolds, and Sean gets tricked into trying melon-flavored regret. We also talk about LitRPGs, self-pub Patreon domination, and how a simple manicure nearly destroyed Dina's finances.In This Episode:Taste test: Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s Gin & Juice cocktailsShower Thought: Are all hands bisexual?Dina’s TikTok Conspiracy Corner: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and shady PR spinsGam...2025-06-101h 03
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Line Dancing & BlowFrom princess flasks to TikTok conspiracies and stolen rocks, this episode is absolute chaos in the best way.🎉 What’s inside:Drinking games & offhand chaosDina’s theory that Gen Z TikTok is AI-generatedA Neopets sponsorship pitchThe wildest “line dancing & blow” story you've never heardDaniel & Dina try to become Synchronicity Sages in Mind ReadersSean teaches Dina about the legendary meme “ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US”And this week’s Cringey Copulation excerpt... is somehow worse than usualSupport the showDaniel's website: https://dumps4danq.comDina's website: https://dinasaurusd.comYou can...2025-06-031h 23
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Kelly Breaks Her Back (St. Patrick's Day Special)🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from Don't Make It Weird! 🍀Get ready for an unhinged St. Patrick’s Day special! Sean brings the drinking rules, Dina brings the ASL mishaps, and Daniel brings the existential crises.Story Time: The time Executive Producer Kelly broke her back (no, not like that, Daniel).Dina Learns The Internet: 1998’s Hamster DanceGame Time: I-rish I Were Making These Up - Real or Fake Irish Phrases?Shower Thoughts: If you sleep with your partner’s clone… is it cheating?The Great Taylor Sw...2025-03-171h 31
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Daniel's Watermelon KinkIn this hilarious episode of Don't Make It Weird, we dive into YA smut controversies, discuss whether Ryan Reynolds is the villain in Hollywood’s latest drama, and explore the most awkward foods to eat while making eye contact. Spoiler: It gets weird.🎭 This Episode Includes:Game Segment: Never Have I Ever - Story Time Edition! 🃏Shower Thoughts with Daniel: What’s the worst food to eat while making hard eye contact? 🍉🤨YA Smut Debate: Should Young Adult books include spicy scenes? Di...2025-03-111h 27
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Loses TikTok ForeverDina made a grave mistake—she deleted TikTok when the ban lasted a whole 12 hours, and now she can't get it back. Meanwhile, Sean and Daniel get sucked into the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal drama, Dina discovers her fear of clowns may not be entirely what she thought, and Daniel once again fails at names—this time, butchering Dina’s book title beyond recognition.But that’s just the beginning. We also debate whether Lego people are zombie necromancers, break down Ryan Reynolds' alleged script rewrites, and, most importantly, launch...2025-03-041h 29
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina DNF’s Butt StuffDaniel is back—for now! After serving his time in DMIW detention, he’s on a performance improvement plan, and Dina and Sean are keeping a close eye on him. In this chaotic episode, we dive into the real origins of the missionary position, uncover the shocking JFK Big Hat Conspiracy, and play a game where we match ridiculous sounds to ridiculous faces!Dina makes a confession about Aragon (it's a hot take), Sean might already be dead, and Daniel, as always, is problematic. We also chat about when to DNF books, Dina’s desperate need for Neopet...2025-02-251h 18
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Baby Oil Is For Everything (Except Babies) (feat. Guest Co-Host Dustin Taylor)Daniel is missing (again), but we’ve got Dustin Taylor stepping in to help Dina and Producer Sean hold down the fort! In this episode, we uncover a shocking truth—baby oil is for EVERYTHING... except actual babies. 🤯💡 In this episode:✅ Dustin delivers some of the best intros in show history 🎤🔥✅ Dina proposes a TikTok conspiracy theory: Is Area 51 actually a portal? 👽🚪✅ Neopets neglect: Dina logs in, but she refuses to feed them. 😭✅ Writing, creativity & life changes: Dustin shares how moving and relationships have impacted his creative process ✍️✨✅ A voicemail from Elias Faust!? What does Blackpeak want? 🏜️📜2025-02-181h 15
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Hear Me Out Cake (feat. Guest Co-Host Shannon Bright)Daniel is still MIA, leaving Dina, Sean, and special guest co-host Shannon Bright to hold down the fort! This week, things get weird as they dive into the Hear Me Out Cake challenge—where they justify their most questionable fictional crushes. From animated animals to biblical warriors (yeah, really), things get unhinged fast.In this episode:Dina’s Conspiracy Corner goes off the rails—again. Did NASA fake the moon landing using Alcatraz prisoners? She has TikTok evidence, so it must be true. 👀 Shannon’s research leads to deep Wizard of Oz lore. Who knew the Tin Man...2025-02-041h 02
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Worst Birthday Lunch Ever (feat. Guest Co-Host Rance)In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, Dina and Sean welcome Rance as their guest co-host while Daniel is mysteriously absent. From wild conspiracy theories to rapid-fire Q&A hilarity, this episode is packed with laughs, awkward moments, and a sprinkle of light trauma. Plus, Dina shares a Taylor Swift-inspired theory, Rance talks writing struggles, and the gang debates the ultimate kitchen utensil. Tune in for all the weirdness!Check out Rance's website https://www.eliasfaust.comRance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hisraggedcompanySupport the showDaniel's website: https...2025-01-271h 34
Don't Make It WeirdSOMETHING SPECIAL by Dina S. LIVE Release Party!What if you could unlock the secrets behind crafting a page-turning fantasy novel? Our latest episode of the Don't Make It Weird podcast is a celebration like no other, featuring the brilliant author Dinasaurus and the highly-anticipated release of her second book in the Discerners Trilogy, "Something Special." From humorous apologies to our non-human listeners to teasing Dina about needing to text her husband mid-show, we keep the laughs coming while exploring the creative process behind her stunning book cover and toasting with Mountain Dew hard seltzers.Buckle up for a night of unpredictable fun as we...2024-09-231h 54
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Dina's Razor MishapIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, things go off the rails as Dina breaks her mic, and Sean faces some serious Shock-O-Con anxiety! Join hosts Daniel, Dina, and Producer Sean as they navigate technical difficulties, play a hilariously awkward game of Poetry for Neanderthals (NSFW edition), and debate the merits of romance versus fantasy writing. Along the way, Daniel trains his hugs, Dina reveals her preference for spy novels, and the team can’t seem to get a clean take no matter how hard they try.Plus, don’t miss Dina’s Mind Map detour and th...2024-09-021h 08
Don't Make It WeirdThe One at Shock-O-Con LIVE!What if Mary Poppins and Pennywise from "It" were the same species? Join us on this unforgettable live episode of the Don't Make it Weird podcast as we speculate wildly and hilariously about this and more at Shock-O-Con in Maryland. Daniel, Dina, and our Producer Sean meet face-to-face for the first time, sharing their journey from online acquaintances to close-knit friends and co-hosts. Feel the camaraderie and enjoy spontaneous audience interactions as we kick off with laughter and excitement.Brace yourselves for some quirky and stomach-turning moments as we dive into an unusual soda taste-testing adventure. From...2024-09-0258 min
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where We Dab The TipCan a grilled cheese sandwich really be the key to an unforgettable podcast episode? Join us as we explore everything from the irresistible charm of this comfort food to Dina's fabulous double buns. In this episode, we reminisce about 90s and early 2000s makeup trends, engage in playful banter about selling the show, and give a heartfelt shoutout to last week's guest, Matthew. Dina passionately defends the nude lip look while Daniel humorously admits his indifference. It's a nostalgic and lighthearted start that sets the tone for an episode filled with laughs and intriguing discussions.What's better...2024-08-191h 17
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Matthew SiadakEver wondered what happens when a mischievous gnome, Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, and a fictional supervillain collide in a podcast episode? This week on Don't Make It Weird, Daniel, Dinasaurus, and Sean serve up a cocktail of hilarity and unexpected twists with our special guest, the talented author Matthew Siadak. Hold onto your cosmic bedazzled underwear as we create our own supervillain, speculate Taylor Swift's superhero debut in Deadpool & Wolverine, and recount a chaotic escape from the law that feels straight out of a movie. The fun doesn't stop there; we debate the hottest anti-hero character crushes...2024-08-121h 28
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Optimal Orgy EtiquetteEver wondered about the bizarre connection between nipples and teeth? Or how neglecting your virtual Neopets might just make you a quadrillionaire? Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun as Season 3 of the Don't Make it Weird Podcast kicks off with Daniel and Dina's wild banter. Dina's amusing fact-sharing and her carefree bottle-of-margarita antics set the stage for a series of hilarious and heartfelt revelations, including a milestone in her personal life.Dina takes us on an emotional yet humorous journey as she talks about pausing her Discerners Trilogy to pen a memoir about her cult experiences...2024-07-151h 20
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Escapes A Cult Pt. IV (The One Where We Grow Up Gothard)Can a lack of hugs spark a hilarious debate? Celebrate our third anniversary and the thrilling end of season two of the "Don't Make It Weird" podcast! This episode is packed with laughs as we reminisce about our journey, featuring Daniel's infamous intros, comedic mishaps, and a hilarious mix-up between "quokka" and "quaker." Dina shares her amusing story of Daniel's cringe-worthy attempt to bond with her husband, Tim, over strip club laws.But it's not all fun and games—brace yourself for a deep dive into serious territory as we explore the "Shiny Happy People" documentary, focusing on...2024-06-241h 27
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Mike Jones: The MusicalDaniel and Dinasaurus, your beloved raconteurs, are back to whisk you through a whirlwind of absurdities and heartfelt realness in this week's brand new episode of Don't Make It Weird. This time, Producer Sean forgot to record the footage for the first 20 minutes. OOPS!From Dina's quick-witted recap of what we missed, to Danq's progressive shirt unbuttoning, we explore the lighter side of our week, peppered with nostalgic dives into Neopets and Webkins. And when life throws curveballs in the form of family emergencies and pet predicaments, we tackle them head-on, proving that humor can be the...2024-02-1951 min
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The FlibbertigibbetsEver found yourself in the aftermath of a shower, faced with a toilet disaster that has you contemplating life choices? Yeah, us too—and we're spilling it all in this episode! Join Daniel and Dinasaurus, along with our quick-witted Producer Sean, as we navigate through the murky waters of bathroom blunders with a side of Sunny D Vodka Seltzers. Prepare to cringe and chuckle as we share stories that are just too outrageous to keep to ourselves.Bathroom humor aside, we're taking the plunge into the untold tales behind Disney classics, offering a fresh and comical take on...2024-02-061h 25
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Sarah EriksenEver found yourself pondering the peculiar color change of soggy clothes or which insurance plan Lightning McQueen prefers? Well, your curiosities are about to be sated as we, Daniel Quigley and Dinasaurus, guide you through an episode that's anything but ordinary. With the whimsically wonderful Sarah Eriksen, a master of the written word and gaming extraordinaire, we traverse the landscapes of holiday hilarity, pop culture puzzles, and literary labyrinths. Sarah even gives us a glimpse into her "Treacherous Havens," sharing the origins and ethical intricacies laced within its post-apocalyptic world.Brace yourselves for an episode where Star Wars...2024-01-291h 22
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Uncle BobboEver wondered how Donald Trump's peculiar orange hue could be linked to time travel? Or how risqué literature could be hilariously compared to electronics and cheap wine? Join your favorite weirdos, Daniel and Dinasaurus, as we have a riot of a time with our multi-talented friend, Uncle Bobbo, exploring it all, and so much more. Our conversation whirls around Uncle Bobbo's passion for theater, and his humorous talent for distinguishing cryptids from, well... dicks. We tackle the mystery of time travel, the eccentricities of the game 'Only Up', and our very own version of Good Mythical Morning's SN...2023-08-081h 39
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Dina's Arranged MarriageCaught yourself wondering about the rising ebook prices lately? Well, you're not alone! Get ready for an amusing exploration of the ebook industry, its soaring prices, and how it affects both keen readers and diligent authors. Stick around for a captivating spoken poem via voicemail by Stevie Wildcard from the 'We Have Issues' podcast, and let's revel in the realm of words and stories together.Buckle up as we plunge into the enigmatic world of conspiracy theories. From the high-profile personality hiding their baby to the existence of extraterrestrial life, we've got it all covered! Also on...2023-07-311h 14
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Discovers The Dutch RudderIn this mind-blowing installment, Dina takes us on a wild journey through her TikTok Conspiracy Corner, uncovering the shocking truth about birds (spoiler alert: they aren't real!) and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kobe Bryant's tragic death.Prepare for a special treat as Arnold the Bard of Critically Stupid leaves us a voicemail message filled with musical enchantment. You won't want to miss this delightful interlude!Next up, brace yourself for The Sexual Lexicon Challenge. Daniel challenges Dina to guess the horrifying definitions from Urban Dictionary, leading to uproarious and cringe-worthy moments. Can Dina...2023-07-041h 12
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Daniel's Length IssueIn this week's episode of DMIW, we get to catch up with the fam! Dinasaurus lets us in on the latest TikTok conspiracies! We get a special message in our voicemail from the bard Arnold from @CritStupid! Sean tells us about some real life stories of when people made it weird from reddit, in THEY MADE IT WEIRD! We have a discussion about the length of your ... book. Dinasaurus fills us in on the ultimate guide to revenge on a cheating ex in STORYTIME! and then she reads us a very intimate excerpt from Touch by Courtney Maum in...2023-04-251h 15
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Thought She Was HighDina was gonna record the podcast, but then she got high. Daniel was gonna introduce the show, but then he got high and played Vampire Survivors. This week, we checked our voicemail! We played a new improv game called THREE MINUTE STORY! We had a discussion about balancing work / life / and writing! We hear the tale of that time Dina thought she was high! And Dina blesses us with a reading from The Seventh Function of Language by Laurent Binet in CRINGEY COPULATION!Support Dina's debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL on Kickstarter! https://www...2023-01-241h 17
Don't Make It WeirdThe One *WITH* Ken's D*ckWe're BACK and we brought Ken's Dick with us this time! It's episode 76 of Don't Make It Weird! Originally recorded 10/3.We checked our voicemail! We played our own knock-off version of SCATTERGORIES in the game segment! (Grab a pen and paper and play along with Daniel and Dina!) We had a discussion about the Do's and Don'ts of creating your book cover! We FINALLY got to hear the tale of KEN'S DICK in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And Dina reads quite possibly the most disturbing excerpt we've ever read in CRINGEY COPULATION!Check out the new...2022-11-221h 12
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Sean R. FrazierIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by fantasy author Sean R. Frazier! We answer some fun Star Wars-themed WOULD YOU RATHER questions! Sean tells us about the time his wife beat him at his own Halloween decorations game in STORYTIME! We chat with him about his FORGOTTEN YEARS series, and he reads us an excerpt from book one! Then, Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force treats us to a very sensual reading from A Doubters Almanac by Ethan Canin in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish2022-10-241h 42
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Without Ken's DickHow do you know when to start your book? Is the first chapter ACTUALLY the first chapter?In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check in on each other's ongoing projects! We play SMASH OR PASS: MCU EDITION! We have a discussion about where your book should begin! Dina tells us about the time she went to jail in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! And Daniel reads possibly our most disturbing entry ever in CRINGEY COPULATION! Most importantly, we did NOT get to hear the story about Ken's Dick! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishCheck out t...2022-09-281h 01
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Lisa Borne GravesIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author Lisa Borne Graves! We do some MAD LIBS in the game segment! Lisa tells us about the time her baby face ruined a police sting operation in STORYTIME! We chat with her about her CELESTIAL SPHERES series, and she reads us an excerpt from book one! Then, we get a steamy reading by Lisa from The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishLisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabornegravesLisa's...2022-09-201h 13
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Querying For DummiesDo you remember your first ever query letter?In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check in on each other's ongoing projects! We play the WORD ASSOCIATION GAME with a new twist! We have a discussion about our very first (embarrassing) query letters! Dina tells us about the time her boss didn't know they were playing hide and seek in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! We get another entry from show hall-of-famer John Updike in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! and we respond to some more of your advice submissions in DEAR DMIW! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish2022-09-071h 09
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Beka WestrupIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by romantasy BEKA WESTRUP! We play a round of TRUE CONFESSIONS! Beka tells us about the time she was almost attacked by sasquatch in STORYTIME! We chat with her about her upcoming novel BENEATH THE BLOODY AURORA, and she reads us an excerpt! Then, we get a steamy reading by Beka from Shire Hell by Rachel Sabiha in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishYou can pre-order BENEATH THE BLOODY AURORA by Beka Westrup here!: https://amzn.to/3Kqq82S2022-08-291h 32
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Gas Station Poke Bowl (feat. Alexander James)In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by our friend Alexander James! We check in on each other's ongoing projects! We play a new game called THE WHISPER CHALLENGE! We talk to Alex about his ongoing journey of publishing his debut novel! Dina tells us about that time she pranked her entire class and never got caught in STORYTIME! And we have a double dose of CRINGEY COPULATION with a super fun surprise twist! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishFollow Alexander James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrunkScribeVote...2022-08-151h 35
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Science Fiction Author Patrick F. JohnsonIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by SCIENCE FICTION AUTHOR PATRICK F. JOHNSON! We try to guess the definition of some unusual words in a new game segment! Patrick tells us some funny stories from his day job as a flooring professional in STORYTIME! We chat with Patrick about his CHEAP BOOKS series! And he reads us a steamy excerpt from BEFORE I FORGET by Andre Brink in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishYou can buy the CHEAP...2022-08-091h 35
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where There's No Love In The Ocean (feat. R.D.D.)TO SHAKESPEARE, OR NOT TO SHAKESPEARE? THAT IS THE QUESTION!In this week's episode, we are joined in the studio by author of HIS RAGGED COMPANY and best friend of the show, R.D.D.! We check on each other's ongoing projects! We play a new improv word game called PITCH A STORY! We have a LONG and HEATED debate about William Shakespeare! Dina tells us about the time she accidentally poisoned everyone at her house party in STORYTIME! And our guest reads a steamy excerpt from a bad sex scene in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunity2022-08-011h 58
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Home InvasionsWhat are the worst films made from great books?In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check in on each other's ongoing projects! We play the WEIRD SUPERFIGHT! We have a discussion about bad films based on great books, with a special guest appearance by our friend Zev Good! We get to hear back to back tales from Dina and Daniel about HOME INVASIONS in STORYTIME! And Daniel reads a double-header of some really bad sex scenes from literature in CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishYou can buy THE SNEAKY LASS by...2022-07-191h 22
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Kennedy SuttonThis week, we are joined in the studio by author KENNEDY SUTTON! We play a game of TRUE CONFESSIONS! We get to hear about the time she and her partner traveled 1,800 miles to see the last ever Ringling Bros circus in STORYTIME WITH KENNEDY! We interview her about her success on BookTok and her historical pirate romance novel THE SNEAKY LASS! And then, she reads a bad romance scene from She's Leaving Home by Edwina Currie in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #Bookish...2022-07-121h 46
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where We Finally Fire DanielHow do you deal with rejection?In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird it's Independence Day! We had to fire Daniel, so we welcomed special guest co-host Alexander James into the studio! We check in on each other's ongoing projects! We listen to our voicemail! We play the WORD ASSOCIATION GAME! Alex and Dina talk about the harsh reality of rejection when seeking publishing, and how to deal with it. We get to hear about why Dina hates frogs so much in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! And Alex reads a double header from some of literature's...2022-07-061h 20
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Thomas E. StaplesThis week, we are joined in the studio by author & podcaster THOMAS E. STAPLES! We play a game of WOULD YOU RATHER?! We get hear a special double header edition of STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS AND STAPLES! We interview him about his book THE CASE OF THE GIANT CARNIVEROUS WORM and he shares an exclusive excerpt of his brand new stand-alone novel, SCOURGE OF ELDERS. And then, he reads a bad romance scene from the 2015 winner of the Literary Review's BAD SEX IN FICTION AWARD from 2022-06-271h 45
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Dumpster KidnappingDoes more reviews = more book sales?In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check in on each other's ongoing projects! We check our voicemail! We play the WORD ASSOCIATION GAME! Daniel and Dina talk about book reviews, and whether or not they help you get sales! We finally get to hear about the time Dina was almost kidnapped while dumpster diving in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! And she reads another classic winner of the Literary Review's worst sex scenes in CRINGEY COPULATION! Finally, we talk about some...2022-06-201h 13
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Rebecca MikkelsonThis week, we are joined in the studio by author REBECCA MIKKELSON! We play a game specially curated by Rebecca called SPOT THE DIFFERENCE! We get to hear the tale of how her and her husband (MISTER M!) almost got kidnapped by a Korean religious cult in STORYTIME WITH REBECCA! We interview her about her ANATALIAN SERIES and she shares a short excerpt of the first book. And then, she reads a bad romance scene from the first ever winner of the Literary Review's BAD SEX IN FICTION AWARD in this...2022-06-131h 58
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Snip SlipsIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check in on each other's ongoing projects! We check our voicemail! We play a game of WOULD YOU RATHER! We do some dramatic readings of fan-submitted book snippets! We get to hear about the time Dina fell down a waterfall in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! And Daniel reads a double dose of CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishA special thank you to the contributors to our Snip Slips segment this week!:Jamie Jackson: https://twitter.com/VillainLeaningC.M. Harris: https://twitter.com/ned_the_zombie2022-06-071h 09
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Stephen HowardThis week, we are joined in the studio by author STEPHEN HOWARD! We try to guess random animal noises! We get to hear the tale of how Stephen woke up in a different country in STORYTIME! We interview him about his novel BEYOND MISTY MOUNTAIN and he shares a short excerpt. And we get a double dose of bad romance scenes in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #Bookish #BookTubeYou can find Stephen's novel BEYOND MISTY MOUNTAIN here: https://amzn.com/dp/B08KRJM7BWHis collection of short stories CONDEMNED TO BE: https://www.amzn...2022-05-301h 14
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Tale Of Captain Jack SparrowIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, it's Producer Sean's birthday! We check our voicemail! We play a game of YOU LAUGH YOU DIE: DAD JOKES EDITION! Sean gets a special birthday message from Sam Witwer! Daniel and Dina discuss character names in literature! We get to hear about the time a guy hid from the cops in the backyard in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! And Dina reads a very provocative scene from THE GODFATHER by Mario Puzo in CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishYou can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube...2022-05-231h 09
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With K. ThomasDon't forget to bring your spoons this week for a brand new episode featuring paranormal romance author K. Thomas (Krys)! We play a game of TRUE CONFESSIONS! Krys tells us about the time her neighbor found her sitting in a tree and hasn't spoken to her ever since in STORYTIME WITH KRYS! We have a chat about her TIME TO WAKE series! And we ask her to send us home with another excerpt from The Death of Bunny Monroe by Nick Cave in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION...2022-05-161h 51
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Daniel Realizes Massages Are Creepy And Dina Becomes A Spy (Taylor's Version)It's episode one, rebooted! We've learned a lot in the last year, and our original pilot episode featured poor production and no video presentation. So, we called for a mulligan! Our co-hosts Daniel and Dina introduce themselves! We discuss some times where we made it weird for someone or for someone else, including the reason why y*llow is a buzzword on our show! We discuss disguises in storytelling, and Dina tells us about that time she dressed in disguise and stalked her friend's ex in STORYTIME! And Daniel re-visits our very first bad romance reading in CRINGEY COPULATION! #W...2022-05-091h 06
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Carly SpadeGet ready for a classic slap-N-tickle! This week, we are joined in the studio by USA Today bestselling romance author Carly Spade! We play a few rounds of BUZZED! Carly tells us about the time she had to convince a kid she was Superwoman at a convention, in STORYTIME! We talk about her Contemporary Mythos series, and she reads an excerpt from her book ZEUS! And she leaves us with a briny excerpt from The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. #WritingCommunity #Bookish #BookTubeYou can find ZEUS: CONTEMPORARY MYTHOS #6—along with the rest of th...2022-05-021h 18
Don't Make It WeirdOne Year Of Weird! The LIVE Anniversary Special feat. Jess The Mess!The video version of this event is on our YouTube channel! http://youtube.com/dontmakeitweirdpodcastPop some bottles and join us for our one year anniversary spectacular! We are having a party with our favorite family member Jess The Mess, and looking back on some of our favorite moments from the last 52 episodes of the show! Including:Our Top Game Moments!Our Top Storytime Moments!Our Top Discussion Moments!Our Top Cringey Copulation Readings!...and more!Come have a drink with us and help us ri...2022-04-273h 18
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Dustin TaylorIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we welcome in the author of CATALYST, Dustin Taylor! We play a round of TRUTH OR SIP! Dustin tells us about the time he left his iPhone in San Francisco, in STORYTIME! We chat about his book and his corgi Eggo, and he reads us a very spicy excerpt from a bad sex scene in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityCATALYST by Dustin Taylor: https://www.amzn.com/dp/0996538224Dustin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustintaylor_You can find the video version of this show...2022-04-181h 36
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Great Romance DebateDoes the Romance genre require a "Happily Ever After" ending?This week on Don't Make It Weird, we check our voicemail! We play a brand new game called "How do you pronounce that?"! We invite some friends into the studio for a debate about romance! Dina tells us about the TARDIS in her living room at 3am in STORYTIME, and she reads a very booty-centric exerpt in CRINGEY COPULATION! Then, our friends join us for another edition of #WEIRDTAKES! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishThank you to our friends for joining us for this week's debate! You...2022-04-111h 27
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Kirsten BohlingIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we welcome in the Pacific Northwest Poison Ivy herself, author Kirsten Bohling! We play a round of TRUE CONFESSIONS! Kirsten tells us about the time she kissed the wrong person at a party in STORYTIME! We chat about her new fantasy romance novel WE'D KNOW BY THEN, and she reads us a very spicy excerpt from a bad sex scene in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityWE'D KNOW BY THEN by Kirsten Bohling is available pretty much anywhere you can buy books APRIL 5th! https://kirstenbohling.com/books2022-04-031h 22
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Daniel Should Have Been Arrested“Is Kindle Unlimited good or bad for authors?” In this episode of Don’t Make It Weird, we have an ACCOUNTABILIBUDDY CHECK! We check our voicemail! We play a new game called “FINISH THE SENTENCE!” Daniel tells us about the time he had to pretend to be the sober driver to a cop in STORYTIME! Daniel and Dina have a DISCUSSION about Kindle Unlimited! We get to hear a spicy scene from a J.K. Rowling book in CRINGEY COPULATION! And we cap it off with a discussion about your WEIRD TAKES! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunityCheck out th...2022-03-281h 14
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Amber NicoleIn this very educational episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author of THE BOOK OF AZRAEL, Amber Nicole! We play a game of YOU LAUGH YOU DIE: PICKUP LINES! We get to hear the story about how Amber got a tattoo at midnight! We interview her about THE BOOK OF AZRAEL, and learn a lot about animals and nature! Then she reads a very unique excerpt from a bad romance scene in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityTHE BOOK OF AZRAEL (GODS AND MONSTERS BOOK ONE) by Amber Nicole i...2022-03-211h 28
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Sean Loses His HeadIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we're celebrating! We catch up on some voicemail messages! We bring back NEVER HAVE I EVER in the game segment! We have a discussion about our own unpopular opinions in writing and literature! Dina tells us about the time she found a foot *buzzer* in the woods in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! She reads a spicy snippet from Hemingway in CRINGEY COPULATION! And the gang discusses some of your WEIRD TAKES! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunityHEROES Anthology by Lost Boys Press: https://lostboyspress.shop/collections/heroesPoop Knife Reddit...2022-03-1359 min
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Molly-Jaye KirchnerIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author Molly-Jaye Kirchner! We play a game of WORD ASSOCIATION! We get to hear the story about Molly's porn star name! We interview her about her book THE ALVAH, and she challenges us to a mashed potato eating contest! And she reads an excerpt from a bad romance scene in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityTHE ALVAH by Molly-Jaye Kirchner is available on Amazon: https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08TQ9KN3NMolly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/writemollywrite2022-03-071h 25
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Loses Her VoiceIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, Dina has no voice! So she asked her friend Quinn to interpret sign language for her, live in the studio! We check our voicemail! We play a brand new game, MAD LIBS! Daniel and Dina discuss PROSE VS. STORYTELLING! Daniel tells us about that time he was featured in a Nashville newspaper for underage drinking in STORYTIME! He reads an excerpt from DORIAN by Will Self in CRINGEY COPULATION! And the gang discusses some of your WEIRD TAKES! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunityA very special thanks to Dina's interpreter Quinn...2022-02-281h 30
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Stormy LynnIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author and educator, Stormy Lynn! We play a game of WEIRD HYPOTHETICALS / WOULD YOU RATHER! We get to hear about that time Stormy cried over some potatoes in STORYTIME! We interview Stormy about her book THE LITTLE DOOR, and she shares her controversial opinion of a beloved food item! And she reads a liver-tastic erotic excerpt from a Phillip Roth novel in CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityTHE LITTLE DOOR by Stormy Lynn is available on Amazon: https://amzn.com/dp/B0978...2022-02-201h 37
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The V-Day 4-Way (Feat. Jess The Mess)Happy Valentine's Day! We are joined in the studio by family of the show Jess The Mess! We play a game of Red Flags! We talk about tropes in romance! Dina tells us about her embarrassing moment at the water park in Storytime! and we discuss Cringey Courtship rituals from world history! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityCheck us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dmiwpodcast?You can find the audio version of this show wherever you download your favorite podcasts!You can support Don't Make It Weird by shopping at our official merch...2022-02-131h 42
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Ian V. ConreyIn this episode, we are joined in the studio by author Ian Conrey! We play a game of FINISH THE LYRICS! Ian tells us about the time he literally blew a hole in his friend's toilet in STORYTIME! We interview him about his novel HÆLEND'S BALLAD! And Ian uses some preschool-level substitution words in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunityYou can find Ian's book HÆLEND'S BALLAD on his website: https://haelendsballad.comFollow Ian Conrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanConreyCheck us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dm...2022-02-071h 24
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Cult Pt. 2: Dina's Tween Friend FictionIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check our voicemail! We dive right into Dina's secret cringey Friend Fiction document that she wrote when she was a tween! Dina tells us about the time she was almost set up in an arranged marriage in Storytime! And we get a Dina double-header from high-profile authors in this week's Cringey Copulation! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunityCheck us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dmiwpodcast?You can find the audio version of this show wherever you download your favorite podcasts!You can support Don't M...2022-01-311h 17
Don't Make It WeirdLost Boys Press 2022 Roadmap (Live Event)We were joined in the studio by Ashley Hutchison and Chad Ryan of Lost Boys Press to discuss their spring anthology release HEROES, and the rest of the 2022 roadmap in this LIVE STREAM event! Video version of this event is available in HD on our YouTube channel! Please like and subscribe! https://youtube.com/c/dontmakeitweirdpodcastSupport the showDaniel's website: https://dumps4danq.comDina's website: https://dinasaurusd.comYou can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube channel, and the audio only version...2022-01-291h 19
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Fanny T. CrispinIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by fantasy author Fanny T. Crispin! We play a classic game of True Confessions! We get to hear the tale of 2021: Bearly Brave; a story of 3 small vacationers and 2 adult hooligans! We interview her about her book steampunk fantasy CLOCKWORK DREAMS, and she reads some bad hooks in Cringey NON-Copulation! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunityFanny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FanTCBooksYou can find CLOCKWORK DREAMS along with all of Fanny T. Crispin's books at her website: https://fantcbooks.comCheck...2022-01-241h 20
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Kissing Cousins (Les Cousins Dangereux)In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we check our voicemail! We play a round of YOU LAUGH, YOU DIE! NEWS HEADLINES EDITION! We have a discussion about whether or not self-pub authors should hire a professional editor! Dina tells us about the time she tried to hook up with her cousin in Storytime! Daniel reads two short and potent excerpts in Cringey Copulation! And we address your hot takes about writing and literature in our #WeirdTakes segment! #bookish #booktubeI REMEMBER by Emily Hoffmann: https://www.amzn.com/dp/B09M5B6K7PT...2022-01-171h 15