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History for You with Douglas and HughQueen Victoria and Prince AlbertThere have been few romances as powerful as the love shared between Queen Victoria and her Prince Consort Albert. Some have come close. Anthony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Bert and Ernie...But none can hold a candle to the lust, love and loss that defines the marriage between the most powerful woman in the history of the world, and a German man.Join Douglas and Hugh as they rummage through drawers to find love letters, erotic post cards and dirty drawings shared between the two, as well as diving into their early...2025-06-1536 min
Small Changes Big ShiftsSlowing Down to Heal: Lessons from Dr. Douglas Burton’s JourneyReal strength shows up when life knocks you down and you choose to rise with gratitude, faith, and community. Dr. Douglas Burton shares how a life-altering diagnosis transformed not just his health journey, but his entire perspective on what it means to truly live well. From the operating room to the other side of the patient experience, he opens his heart about the emotional weight of caregiving, the spiritual awakening that came through illness, and the small, intentional shifts that have brought him greater peace than ever before. His story is a powerful reminder that joy is not found...2025-05-1832 minSmall Changes Big ShiftsSlowing Down to Heal: Lessons from Dr. Douglas Burton’s JourneyReal strength shows up when life knocks you down and you choose to rise with gratitude, faith, and community. Dr. Douglas Burton shares how a life-altering diagnosis transformed not just his health journey, but his entire perspective on what it means to truly live well. From the operating room to the other side of the patient experience, he opens his heart about the emotional weight of caregiving, the spiritual awakening that came through illness, and the small, intentional shifts that have brought him greater peace than ever before. His story is a powerful reminder that joy is not found...2025-05-1832 min
Genuine Chit-ChatThe 2025 Genuine Chit-Chat Trailer, aka, Where To Start!This “trailer” is to help new or returning listeners find the best episodes to start with, as with almost 8 years of podcasts, the 350+ episodes can seem daunting, so Mike outlines some stand-out episodes and series, which he has listed below. You can also contact Mike @GenuineChitChat on social media to ask him directly for episodes that align with your interests!
Standalone episodes;
262 – Moved To Canada with Alex Hart
263 – Reading Romantasy with Jess B Davies of the Femme On Collective
260 – Invisible Man and Black America with Tony Holt Jr
235 – Dissociative Identity Disorder Mis...2025-04-0708 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#262 – Why I Moved To Canada: The Journey From England & Wales, Working In Nature And Camp Tidnish, With Alex Hart
Mike & his good friend Alex Hart talk about Alex’s move to Canada, what he likes there and the importance of his current job!
In more detail, Alex talks about why he loves the nature of Canada, before explaining his decade-long journey from England to Wales to Canada, with several trips to Asia & America in-between and why he’s staying in Canada for the time being. Alex open up about his directionless in his youth, how he found ways to work in nature and how that’s culminated into his current role as Camp D...2025-03-091h 03
The PIO PodcastS5 - E10 Lauren Burden, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Douglas County District Attorney's Office, Douglasville GASend us a textSummary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Lauren Burton, the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office in Georgia, shares her unique journey from victim advocacy to her current role. She discusses the importance of community engagement, the challenges of digital communication, and the strategies she employs to ensure consistent messaging and effective outreach. Lauren highlights successful media campaigns, the role of social media, and the impact of her office's visibility in the community. She also touches on the use of AI tools in her work...2025-03-0527 min
Journaling With NatureEpisode 179: Angela E. Douglas – The power of localAngela is a writer, scientist, and natural historian. Through her writing, she celebrates the power of the local—what can be discovered when we slow down, tune in, and notice the subtle wonders of the world around us.Listen to hear more about:How the 2020 lockdowns started Angela’s writing project that would become her book Nature on the Doorstep: A Year of Letters.Angela’s writing process at home and while travelling.The natural history authors who inspire Angela. Learning the flora and fauna of a new country.Connecting with individual animals in your area. The circ...2025-03-0457 minGenuine Chit-ChatPatreon Triple Movie Review Special – Tarzan, Inside Out 2 and Ponyo Reviewed By Mike & Megan
Mike is all tied up this week, so here are three episodes from his Patreon with Afterthoughts with Megan, reviewing Tarzan (1999), Inside Out 2 and Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo!
If you want to support the show and get bonus content (like this) every week and get early access, support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat
The last episode of GCC had Mike speaking with Tony Holt about Invisible Man and it’s relevancy to Black America today, including code-switching and they also make Black Panther comparisons! The week before, Douglas Vinc...2025-02-1742 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#260 – What Can Invisible Man Teach Us About Black America? Code-Switching, Perspectives And Comparing To Black Panther With Anthony D Holt Jr (Tony Holt)
Mike is honoured to welcome Anthony D Holt Jr (Tony Holt), to talk about the relevance of Ralph Ellison’s 1962 novel Invisible Man to today’s society, what we can learn and why Tony wrote an essay comparing it to Black Panther!
You don’t need to read Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison to understand what is discussed in this conversation (although it will bring additional context), as the duo talk about code-switching, the power of understanding someone else’s perspective, identity (both cultural and individual) and Tony’s essay comparing Invisible Man to the 201...2025-02-091h 07
Sounds of BlueSOB 480 Features: John Scofield, Martin Fierro, Gary Burton, Eberhard Weber & Cyrus ChestnutArtist Song Album Label Notes- Bernard Herrmann Twilight Zone - End Title - Dream Theme 40th Anniversary Twilight Zone - 1st Season - 1959 Silva Treasury - 4CD's SOB Twilight Zone Theme- Gary Burton Country Roads by Burton w/Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Roy Haynes & Dave Holland Like Minds - 1998 Concord Records - GRP Gary Burton - 82- Gary Burton Reunion by Mitch Forman w/Mitch Forman, Pat Metheny, Will Lee & Peter Erskine Reunion - 1990 GRP Records Gary Burton - 82- Gary Burton Will You Say You Will by Vince Mendoza (same musicians as "Reunion" Re...2025-02-024h 08
Genuine Chit-Chat#259 P2 – The Last 10 Years Of Star Wars: The Disney Era, Comics Crossover Events And Potential DID Characters! With Douglas Vincent
Douglas Vincent; the third member of the Douglas Vincent DID System returns to continue his discussion with Mike, where they nerd out about Star Wars!
This week, in part 2, Doug gives his thoughts on the Sequel Trilogy, noting his favourite film of the three and then following this, they talk about Canon and Legends comics & books, including Aphra and the many crossover events in the 2020 main Star Wars run. Towards the end, Doug talks about lessons within Skeleton Crew (no spoilers) and addresses people’s thoughts about characters some believe have DID traits....2025-02-0244 min
Scoliosis Dialogues: An SRS PodcastSRS 2024 Douglas C. Burton Award Winner | Drs. Lenke, Sardar, and HogueSend us a textCongratulations to the 2024 recipient of the Douglas C. Burton Best Adult Spine Deformity Article Award, published in the Spine Deformity Journal! Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, as he discusses the winning study, titled "Knee flexion compensation in postoperative adult spinal deformity patients: implications for sagittal balance and clinical outcomes," with two of the article authors, Dr. Lawrence G. Lenke and Dr. Zeeshan Sardar. This study focused on patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) and aimed to determine if people who rely on bending their knees (knee flexion) to...2025-01-2923 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#259 P1 – Escaping Into Star Wars Since ‘77: Taping Off The TV, “The Dark Years” And The Special Editions With Douglas Vincent
GCC welcomes Douglas Vincent; the third member of the Douglas Vincent DID System to speak with Mike, but this time we’re taking a break from speaking in-depth about DID and are just nerding out about Star Wars, in two parts!
This week, in part 1, Doug & Mike start by speaking about Douglas’ first experience with Star Wars and recalling memories of his childhood, including watching half a recording of Empire Strikes Back on VHS! The conversation then steadily leads into the modern era, as Doug explains his experiences with the Prequel Trilogy, plus the...2025-01-2650 min
1980s NowInterview: Author Douglas BurtonWill chats with author Douglas Burton about his newest book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction. It boldly presents a paradigm shift for story structure that is exciting for writers and audiences alike.Sourced entirely from heroine-centric stories. the heroine’s labyrinth model offers a completely original and groundbreaking alternative to the hero’s journey. The book has been endorsed by Hollywood and storytelling gurus such as Christopher Vogler and Matt Bird.0:00 - Introduction5:40 - Interview Start43:50 - 80s Movies Examples1:03:20 - Wrap-UpBecome a patro...2025-01-101h 04
Fortress of Comic NewsFortress of Comic News Ep. 403 feat. Douglas A. BurtonIn this episode of Fortress Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the challenging Black Myth: Wukong and the immersive Baldur's Gate 3. They delve into popular shows like The Sopranos and Squid Games, share thoughts on the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary, and critique the latest episodes of Creature Commandos. The conversation shifts to movie news, including the anticipated Nosferatu and delays in the Batman sequel. They also cover updates in the DC Universe, Marvel Comics releases. The episode wraps up with reviews of recent comic issues and a discussion on the future of comic storytelling.2025-01-081h 46
Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets FandomFrom Star Wars to the Heroine’s Journey: Epic Stories with Douglas A. BurtonJoin Charles and Joe in the latest exciting episode of Wise_N_Nerdy as they welcome the extraordinary Douglas A. Burton to the show. Packed with laughter, thought-provoking discussions, and heartfelt moments, this episode truly embodies the podcast's tagline: "Find your FAMdom."
What's a Great Book You've Read Recently?
Kicking things off, the question of the week prompts a lively bookish exchange. Charles highlights Southern Saudade by Bob McGough, a deeply atmospheric tale. Douglas shares his love for Bride of the Tornado by James Kennedy, describing it as a whirlwind of imagination. Joe rounds things...2024-12-281h 45
Creative Chats podcastBalancing Creativity and Structure with Douglas A. BurtonIn this episode of Creative Chats, novelist and storyteller Douglas A. Burton joins us and opens up about exploring archetypal designs and the hero's journey, sharing invaluable insights and experiences that will ignite your creative spirit. 3 Key Takeaways: 🎨 Understanding Archetypes - Douglas delves into the significance of recognizing recurring archetypes in storytelling, such as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Gandalf, and how they can enrich your narrative. Example: Douglas emphasizes how identifying archetypal patterns can help create compelling narrative arcs and structure scenes effectively. 🎨 Balancing Creativity and Structure - The discussion explores the dynamic between creativ...2024-12-0450 min
Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh RephunHeroines, Mysticism, Villains, and Modern Parallels with Douglas BurtonWe've got a treat for our lovers of storytelling! Hersh sits down with Douglas A. Burton, a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Doug’s debut historical novel, "Far Away Bird," brought Byzantine Empress Theodora to life through an intimate biographical account. The novel collected numerous awards including gold medals for the IBPA’s Best New Voice in Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Historical Personage, and eLit’s Best Historical Fiction eBook. Far Away Bird was also a finalist for the Montaigne Medal (Eric Hoffer Book Award) and Screencraft’s Cinematic Book competition. His articles and work on Theodor...2024-12-0429 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 251 - Exploring The Heroine’s Labyrinth with Douglas A. BurtonIn this episode of The Successful Screenwriter podcast, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth. Douglas offers a fresh perspective on story structure, presenting an alternative to the traditional hero’s journey tailored for heroine-centric stories.They explore how the heroine’s labyrinth differs from classic storytelling frameworks, dive into examples from popular media like Westworld and The Truman Show, and discuss its relevance for modern writers. This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for screenwriters and storytellers looking for new approaches to crafting compel...2024-12-0221 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 251 - Exploring The Heroine’s Labyrinth with Douglas A. BurtonIn this episode of The Successful Screenwriter podcast, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth. Douglas offers a fresh perspective on story structure, presenting an alternative to the traditional hero’s journey tailored for heroine-centric stories.They explore how the heroine’s labyrinth differs from classic storytelling frameworks, dive into examples from popular media like Westworld and The Truman Show, and discuss its relevance for modern writers. This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for screenwriters and storytellers looking for new approaches to crafting compel...2024-12-0221 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 251 - Exploring The Heroine’s Labyrinth with Douglas A. BurtonIn this episode of The Successful Screenwriter podcast, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth. Douglas offers a fresh perspective on story structure, presenting an alternative to the traditional hero’s journey tailored for heroine-centric stories.They explore how the heroine’s labyrinth differs from classic storytelling frameworks, dive into examples from popular media like Westworld and The Truman Show, and discuss its relevance for modern writers. This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for screenwriters and storytellers looking for new approaches to crafting compel...2024-12-0221 min
The History of Literature651 Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey | The Heroine's Labyrinth (with Douglas Burton) | My Last Book with Douglas BurtonIn 1949, Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces posited the existence of a "monomyth," a universal pattern that formed the basis of heroic tales in every culture. But although he maintained that more often than not the young heroes followed an archetypal journey--which in addition to ancient myths can be seen in everything from Star Wars to Harry Potter--Campbell acknowledged that heroines seemed to have a different story arc, but not one that he had taxonomies. In other words, female heroes could go on the same journey that male heroes did--but often they seemed to be doing something different...2024-11-141h 22
Genuine Chit-Chat#248 – How Can The MBTI Personality Test Help You? Myers & Briggs’ 16 Personalities, A Quiz And Dissociative Identity Disorder With Louise (Of The Douglas Vincent System)
This week Mike speaks with Louise; the second alter from the Doug Vincent System to appear on GCC, to explain how the alters within the system have used the MBTI Personality Test to better understand themselves and their roles.
In more detail, Louise starts by speaking about her “awakening” within the system, before answering some questions from you (the lovely GCC audience) about DID, including alters “switching” control over the body.
Louise then provides an in-depth explanation about what the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is, how it was created, what the letters actually...2024-11-111h 16
Storyteller's SanctuaryAuthor Archive #01 - Douglas A. BurtonStoryteller's Sanctuary presents a special episode Author Archive which I hope will become a series, where we connect with writers to explore their worlds and stories in depth. In this inaugural episode, join us for an engaging conversation with Douglas A. Burton, author of The Heroine's Labyrinth. We’ll dive into his inspirations, the themes behind his work, and the journey of creating characters that challenge and captivate. Whether you're a fan of Burton’s work or curious about the craft of storytelling, this episode promises insights, inspiration, and a closer look at what it takes to bring a hero...2024-11-051h 07
The Storytelling LabHero's Journey vs Heroine's Labyrinth: Understanding Two Powerful Story Structures with Douglas A. BurtonThe labyrinth, while it may be a metaphor for sociocultural conflicts, the choices you have to make at home in your culture in order to succeed, which have consequences. While that works there, it also works as psychologically, because it's an inward journey." - Douglas BurtonGrowing up in the 80s, Douglas Burton was immersed in a world of iconic films that ignited his imagination. From Star Wars to Raiders of the Lost Ark, these stories captured his attention and left an indelible mark on his storytelling journey. However, it wasn't until the...2024-11-0457 min
SuperHero Homies!The Heroine's LabyrinthFor This episode I have the opportunity to speak with novelist Douglas A. Burton about his latest work (A Heroine's Labyrinth). We discuss storytelling techniques, our favorite female led movies, Star Wars, Marvel, why Rey Skywalker is a terrible character, and so much more! Check it out!2024-10-281h 38
Genuine Chit-Chat#246 – Mike Chen On His Moon Knight & Venom Book: What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Plus Marvel’s Connecting Novels And A Quantum Love Story
Author & sci-fi aficionado Mike Chen returns to GCC to talk about his new novel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom, which is part of the collection of new What If novels!
In this episode, Mike & Mike discuss the characters of Venom & Moon Knight in depth, including where they each first heard of the characters, how their characters are similar but also different, how Mike wrote this story with so many several different perspectives, the spoiler-free brief of the story and how it connects to the other What If novels. In addition...2024-10-271h 05
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Five(ish) Fangirls PodcastA Talk With Author Douglas A BurtonJoin us as we chat with author Douglas A. Burton, diving into his geeky "origin story" and how his love for history inspired his first novel. We explore his unique take on storytelling, where he contrasts the classic hero’s journey with his concept of the "heroine's labyrinth," offering a fresh perspective on female protagonists. It's an engaging discussion on writing, mythology, and the power of historical fiction. Plus, we touch on his influences, the research behind his work, and how it all connects to fandom culture. Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FiveishFangirls #FiveishFam TIME STA...2024-09-261h 22
Mastering Modern SellingMMS #104 - Unlocking the Power of Mentorship with Douglas Stewart: How to Take Control of Your GrowthLeave your comment Mentorship is an active process you take charge of, with the support of others. In this episode of Mastering Modern Selling, Douglas Stewart shares his empowering approach to mentorship in the digital age, focusing on personal accountability and growth. Discover how to find the right mentors, accelerate your development, and transform your life. This inspiring conversation offers actionable advice for anyone seeking to unlock the full potential of mentorship. The Modern Mentorship Mindset: Mentorship today is dynamic, leveraging diverse, informal connections throu...2024-09-191h 05
Quality CheckBeetlejuice Beetlejuice (dir. Tim Burton, 2024)Recorded September 11th, 2024. Family tragedies, haunted by ghosts and murderous ex-wives. This week, we're heading to the Afterlife to discuss Tim Burton's new horror-comedy, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE.2024-09-1836 minQuality CheckBeetlejuice Beetlejuice (dir. Tim Burton, 2024)Recorded September 11th, 2024. Family tragedies, haunted by ghosts and murderous ex-wives. This week, we're heading to the Afterlife to discuss Tim Burton's new horror-comedy, BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE.2024-09-1836 min
Happiness In Darkness-The Superhero Movie PodcastInterview with Douglas A. Burton (The Heroine's Labyrinth)This week, we are joined by author Douglas A. Burton to talk about his latest book : "The Heroine's Labyrinth : Archetypal Designs In Heroine Led Fiction" , the superheroine and beyond! If you would like to come on and discuss YOUR favourite movie send us a email with your movie of choice to : happinessindarknesshow@gmail.com . Check out our great tiers on Patreon : patreon.com/happinessindarkness !!!
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Happiness In Darkness-The Superhero Movie PodcastInterview with Douglas A. Burton (The Heroine's Labyrinth)This week, we are joined by author Douglas A. Burton to talk about his latest book : "The Heroine's Labyrinth : Archetypal Designs In Heroine Led Fiction" , the superheroine and beyond! If you would like to come on and discuss YOUR favourite movie send us a email with your movie of choice to : happinessindarknesshow@gmail.com . Check out our great tiers on Patreon : patreon.com/happinessindarkness !!! 2024-08-2139 min
The All Bro’sEp. 334: Aliens Breakdown (feat. Douglas A. Burton)What is up, bros?! This week on the podcast, we are joined by a very special guest, Douglas A. Burton, to breakdown the 1986 classic film, Aliens! We have an absolute blast discussing this movie and we hope you guys enjoy the episode!#Aliens #TheAllBros #AllBros #TheAllBrosPodcast #AliensMovie #JamesCameron #Aliens1986 #Alien #Xenomorphs #FaceHuggers #Ripley #MovieReview #MovieReviewPodcastBe sure to go show Douglas some love! Find him at the links below!https://twitter.com/douglasaburtonhttps://www.facebook.com/douglasaburtonauthorhttps://douglasaburton.com/If you like what you hear...2024-08-192h 58
Art of the BeholderInterview | Author Douglas A. Burton & the Art of Crafting Heroine-led StoriesNovo interviews author Douglas A. Burton (douglasaburton.com), focusing on his upbringing and how he got into writing, his novel "Far Away Bird," his new outing as of 2024 - "The Heroine's Labyrinth" - archetypal designs in heroine-led fiction, and what the future holds for his career.
You can follow Mr. Burton at:
www.douglasaburton.com
https://www.facebook.com/douglasaburtonauthor
https://www.instagram.com/dougburtonwriter/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-a-burton-790095186/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHHg-qxyLSa3EVlyQo971Q
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Book 101 ReviewDouglas A. Burton is a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Burton’s debut historical novelFar Away Bird, brought Byzantine Empress Theodora to life through an intimate biographical account. The novel collected numerous awards including gold medals for the IBPA’s Best New Voice in Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Historical Personage, and eLit’s Best Historical Fiction eBook. Far Away Bird was also a finalist for the Montaigne Medal (Eric Hoffer Book Award) and Screencraft’s Cinematic Book competition. Burton’s newest book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth, is a nonfiction writing craft book that offers a paradigm shift for story structure. Presented as a distinctive counterpart to the well-trodden hero’s journey, Burton explores the unique narrative arc...2024-08-0433 min
The Movie Roulette PodcastEpisode 36 - Big Trouble In Little ChinaSend us a textHey folks, Jack Burton here. I’m just talkin’ to whoever is listenin’ out there. Some crazy shenanigans are afoot in Chinatown. Green eyed girls are being kidnapped. Who’s to blame? Gangs of martial artists, storms in human form, supernatural beings, magic, and even Krang himself is involved! Will our friends make it through all the fights and the weird buildings that seem to hold water without explanation? Hop on the Pork-Chop Express and take a ride with us as we discuss Big Trouble In Little China!Support the show...2024-07-171h 47