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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 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 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 The Holiday Hoedown Throwdown (feat. Special Guests!)Grab your Santa hat and a cold pint of Death Raptor because this holiday special of our podcast is like the weirdest, wildest office Christmas party you've never attended – but always wished you had. Planned entirely by Dinasaurus, as scandalous and spirited as ever in her holiday get-up, we take you through a winter wonderland of topics, from the moral ambiguity of Christmas movie tropes to the chaos of outfit changes and technical gremlins that tested our festive fortitude. And let's not forget our special guests, Alexander James, Rance and Bob Denton, and our bestest friend Jess The Mess, wh...
2024-02-052h 09
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 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 WeirdNOTHING SPECIAL by Dina S. LIVE Release Party feat. Alexander James!Come celebrate with us as we launch Dinasaurus' debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL! We will be chatting about the book and giving away free copies live on stream! Grab a drink and join us!Follow Alexander James on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/DrunkScribeCheck out his Dungeons and Dragons Real-Play Podcast CRITICALLY STUPID on YouTube!: https://youtube.com/@critstupidSupport 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...
2023-05-031h 58
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 With Desideria MesaIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by fantasy author Desideria Mesa! We play a few rounds of WOULD YOU RATHER! Desi tells us about the time she found out she is Mexican in STORYTIME! We learn about a new superior form of potato, PAPAS DESIDERIA! We chat with her about her historical fantasy novel BINDLE PUNK BRUJA, and she reads us an excerpt! Then, she gives us a cold reading of some especially interesting erotic fiction from MR. PEANUT by ADAM ROSS in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish
2023-03-251h 47
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Lovely Tea Party (We Have Issues III)In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio once again by our absolute favorite indie comic book creators and podcasters Anthony LaFauci and Stevie Wildcard! We asked ChatGPT to write us a heist script and then did a HILARIOUS blind table read in a new segement called A.I. SCREENWRITING! Anthony tells us about that time he managed to get two ladies' numbers in one night in STORYTIME! We chat with them about their brand new issue of their comic DEATHLESS, and how they go about crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Then, the boys...
2023-03-061h 49
Designer. Business Podcast#58 Dinasaurus: Motivideen und Inspirationsquellen fürs ZeichnenJuhuu ihr habt es euch lange gewünscht: Dina ist zu Gast! Gemeinsam sprechen wir über ihren persönlichen Kreativweg von einstigen Manga-Zeichnungen zu zu ihrem heutigen Stil. Dina verrät uns wie sih ihre Motive über die Jahre weiterentwickelt haben und wie sie neue Ideen findet.
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Warum will Dina niemals hauptberufliche Illustratorin sein?
Wie sieht ihr Kreativprozess aus?
Wo und was inspiriert sie?
Was sind ihre Herausforderungen
Liebesbriefe, Geheimtipps für die Illustratoren-Vorstellung oder Fragen bitte an:
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2023-03-0252 min
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where The Helmet Stays On (The Return Of Carly Spade)In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by our friend and USA Today best selling romance author Carly Spade! We play an extended version of SMASH OR PASS: STAR WARS EDITION! Carly tells us about why she refused to ride the Zipper for 25 years despite riding every other rollercoaster known to man in STORYTIME! We chat with her about her brand new cyberpunk fantasy romance OF LOVE AND FORGE, and she reads us an excerpt of her work! Then, Carly gives us a cold reading of some erotic fiction featuring puppetry...
2023-02-281h 28
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Gets GoopedIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we get the final update on Dina's Kickstarter campaign for her debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL! We check our voicemail! We play a Uno reverse card on Weird Titles and it goes PERFECTLY! We have a discussion about protecting your work and ideas in the early stages of a project! Dina tells us about The Poop Pool in STORYTIME! And Producer Sean reads a tobacco-scented sex scene from The Last Banquet by Jonathan Grimwood in CRINGEY COPULATION! #Bookish #BookTube #WritingCommunitySupport the show
2023-02-071h 12
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Wm. Brett HillIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by sci-fi author Wm. Brett Hill! We play our favorite game of deception, TRUE CONFESSIONS! Brett tells us about two occasions in which he exhibited perfectly normal behavior but was perceived to be insane in STORYTIME! We chat with him about his collection of short stories THE THOR BOZMAN COLLECTION, and he reads us an excerpt of his work! Then, Brett gives us a cold reading of some Microsoft Word-themed erotic fiction in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishGuest Links:
2023-01-301h 17
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 Where John Ortega Isn't In His CarIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by fantasy author John Ortega! We improvise some story pitches based on randomly generated words in a round of PITCH A STORY! John tells us about why he's never allowed near Halloween decorations ever again in STORYTIME! We chat with him about his latest book in the RUNE CASTER CHRONICLES series, WINTER'S WOLF, and Dina reads us an excerpt! Then, John treats us to a very sensual candle-wax-on-the-nips reading from The Late Hector Kipling by Professor Lupin (David Thewlis) in in this...
2023-01-161h 40
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 #Bookish
2022-10-241h 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 #Bookish
2022-09-071h 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/3Kqq82S
2022-08-291h 32
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Spice (Nice.) feat. Jess The Mess LIVE!Join us for a live episode of Don't Make It Weird for Episode 69! (Nice.)We play the Don't Make It Weird Card Game, we answer your submissions with our advice, Dina tells us about the first time she sent spicy photos to her boyfriend in Storytime, and Sean reads a very sensual recipe for fried oysters in Cringey Copulation! Support 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 t...
2022-08-201h 45
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 #WritingCommunity
2022-08-011h 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_zombie
2022-06-071h 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/books
2022-04-031h 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/writemollywrite
2022-03-071h 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
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Emily HoffmannIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author Emily Hoffmann! We reluctantly try some disgusting savory soft drinks in a game of Truth or Sip! Emily tells us about the time she celebrated her 21st birthday at Oktoberfest in Storytime! We interview her about her book I REMEMBER, and she reads a spicy excerpt from a bad romance scene in Cringey Copulation! #bookish #booktubeI REMEMBER by Emily Hoffmann: https://www.amzn.com/dp/B09M5B6K7PTHE SELF LOVE COLORING BOOK: https://www.amzn.com...
2022-01-101h 24
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Shannon BrightIn this first ever 2022 episode of Don’t Make It Weird, we’re joined in the studio by fantasy romance author Shannon Bright! We talk about our New Years Resolutions! We play a game of Real or Fake: Hallmark Holiday Movie Edition! We get to hear all about tales from the body shop in Storytime with Shannon! We interview her about being on sub with her novel Every Wish Way, and she reads us an excerpt from another work in progress! And of course, we asked her to read a bad sex scene for Cringey Copulation! #Bookish #BookTube #WritingCommunity
2022-01-031h 38
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Kahner C. Calloway (Christmas Special)In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, The Christmas celebration continues, as we welcome fantasy author and DND podcaster Kahner C. Calloway into the studio! We play a little Holiday edition of THIS OR THAT? Kahner tells us how he met his editor and fell into a lifetime of debt, in Storytime! We interview Kahner about his epic Christmas fantasy fiction book Seasons: Carol Of The Bells! And he tucks us in for a graphic snowman sex scene in Cringey Copulation! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunity SEASONS: CAROL OF THE BELLS by Kahner C. Calloway: https://www...
2021-12-271h 25
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Quarantine Book Club (Live Christmas Show!)In this very special LIVE Christmas episode of Don’t Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by Rance and Bob Denton of the Quarantine Book Club! We play a game of Red Flags! The crew surprises Rance and Bob with a special musical number! Our guests tell us about a story featuring chainsaws and tequila! We have a mini-book club discussion about the classic Christmas short story The Gift Of The Magi by O. Henry! We talk to Bob and Rance about their show, Rance’s new audiobook, and Evil Dead: The Musical! And of course, they...
2021-12-202h 40
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Anthony Gives The Best HugsIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we catch up on some voicemail messages. We play a new drinking game called BUZZED! (not a sponsor). We have a discussion about the best and worst hooks in literature. We get to hear about the KFC Hot Sauce Fight in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And Dina reads us a very arousing excerpt from a bad romance novel in Cringey Copulation! #Bookish #BookTube #WritingCommunityAlexander James on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DrunkScribeVisit his website here: http://drunkscribe.comHIS RAGGED COMPANY: A TESTIMONY OF ELIAS...
2021-12-131h 18
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Frosted Tips (The One With Alexander James)In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we welcome back our friend Alexander James! We play a couple of rounds of Weird Superfights! Alex tells us about that time he ruined his writing career in Prague, in a new episode of Storytime. We talk about his horror novel The Tribe, along with his next project Felix And The Art Of Floating. We learn the proper preparation of human teeth and raccoon penises from a professional chef! And, Alex leaves us wanting with a steamy Cringey Copulation reading. #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishAlexander James on Twitter: http://twitter...
2021-12-061h 44
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Gets Jewified (Hanukkah Special)In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are celebrating Hanukkah! We play a game called "Are they Jewish?" Daniel and Dina discuss the apparent lack of Jewish/Hanukkah based titles in books and movies. We get to hear about the Dead Body in the Wendy's Drive-thru in Storytime with Dinasaurus! Daniel reads a ridiculous parody of The Simpsons in Cringey Copulation! And we light the first candle on the menorah together! Happy Hanukkah, everyone! You can find the audio version of this show wherever you download your podcasts! You can support...
2021-11-291h 10
Don't Make It WeirdThe Return Of Peter-Shaun Tyrell: The ThalkiningIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined once again in the studio by the author of the Rise Of The Mercenary King Saga, Peter-Shaun Tyrell! We play a game where we try to guess the meaning of Scouse vs American words and phrases! Peter-Shaun tells us about the time he saved his neighbors from a fire in Storytime! We talk about his new book in the interview segment, he gives us a reading from one of the chapters, and drops a double-dose of Cringey Copulation that will leave you shocked and confused! #BookTube #Bookish #WritingCommunity
2021-11-221h 28
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Escapes A CultIn this highly-anticipated episode of Don't Make It Weird, Dina finally tells us about her time in a religious cult and how she finally got out. #exIFB #CultSurvivorTrigger warning: in this episode we will be discussing acts of violence that are emotional, spiritual, physical and sexual in nature. There will be elements of mental abuse and coercion featured heavily. Please be good to yourself and if it is too much, please don’t continue. For resources please reach out to the podcast on Twitter or see our resources below.Leaving Eden Podcast: https://linktr.ee...
2021-11-151h 47
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where We Still Have IssuesIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by longtime friends of the show and the hosts of We Have Issues Podcast, Anthony LaFauci and Stevie Wildcard! We play a new game called Florida Man or Faux-rida Man?! We are treated to a very special "Anthony Dates Robots" segment! We talk to them about their brand new comic book PLAY IT AGAIN! They tell us about the time there was a violent outburst at their high school talent show in Storytime! Anthony and Stevie tag team a steamy back and forth Cringey Copulation...
2021-11-082h 11
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Jess Gives Us Wood (Halloween Special)In this very special episode of Don't Make It Weird, we celebrate Halloween by dressing as each other! Family of the show Jess the Mess stops by! We have a discussion about the best and worst horror tropes and clichés! We get a Storytime double header with The Time I Thought I Saw A Werewolf, and The Time We Drugged The Groom in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And Jess reads an especially spooky Halloween-themed Cringey Copulation! Jess the Mess on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessltwritesYou can find the video version of this show on ou...
2021-10-311h 10
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Rae KennedySupport 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 on any of your favorite podcast apps!📢 Call us! Got a weird story, a conspiracy theory, or a better use for baby oil? Leave us a voicemail or text us at (347) 69-WEIRD! 📞 That’s (347) 699-3473! 🎟️ Support the show!For just $1/month, you can join our Patreon for exclusive content and suggest segment ideas like this one! 👉 patreon.com/DMIW
2021-10-251h 26
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where It Is Daniel's Birthday.In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, it is Daniel's birthday.Keep the birthday love going! Send a birthday greeting to Daniel on Twitter @DanQWritesThing with the hashtag #DanQDay! He would love to hear from you.A special thanks to the contributing writers in the Daniel's Writing Tips of the Day segment! Stephanie B. Sierra, Matthew Siadak, Fanny T. Crispin, and Rance D. Denton!Illustration by Stephen Todd. @StevieWildcard on Twitter.You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/q35YvNTc0GM
2021-10-181h 12
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Sam OdiorneIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by the author of #The8thWarning, Sam Odiorne! We discuss weird hypothetical questions in a round of Would You Rather! We have a discussion about Sam’s RECLAIMED SAGA. He tells us about how his partner discovered he was friends with a particular adult film star in Storytime! And he puts on his best mic-voice for a triple-dose of Cringey Copulation! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishThe Eighth Warning: Book One of the Reclaimed Saga by Sam Odiorne is available now!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...
2021-10-111h 21
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With The Pepper CocaineIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, We play a round of Weird Titles! Daniel and Dina have a discussion about the predatory nature of Vanity Presses! Dina finally tells us the tale of the Pepper Cocaine in Storytime! Daniel continues his journey into Jar Jar Binks erotic fan fiction in Cringey Copulation! And we discuss your #WeirdTakes! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishYou can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/Y3FMLp5SoZsGive us a call on the Don't Make It Weird Hotline and leave us...
2021-10-041h 02
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Dina's Birthday Spectacular!In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we surprise Dina for her birthday! We play her favorite game, Word Association! We hear birthday greetings from so many of our friends! We get to hear about the first time she was pulled over by the police in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And stay tuned to the end for the rest of the birthday surprises! #DinasaurusDay #WritingCommunity #BookTube FALSE CATHEDRALS by Jonathan D. Clark: https://www.amazon.com/False-Cathedrals-Jonathan-D-Clark/dp/B08P2XLS33The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: http://www.afsp.orgPlease join...
2021-09-2700 min