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BohemianaEpisode 48: Gareth Ward - Best Selling Author of The Bookshop DetectivesToday we're back and talking to the delightful Gareth Ward, author of comic fantasy, cosy fantasy and bookshop owner. This is a fantastic conversation that covers some marvellous geekery. Gareth's new book, co-written with his partner Louise Ward is out now. You can find out more by going to http://www.garethwardauthor.com or https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/the-bookshop-detectives-9781776951000
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My Favourite MonsterEP 47 A Room With A Moose - Heaven or Hell?It's a room with a Moooooose! (from Invader Zim)What do you need to know to survive/enjoy/prosper from this MOOSEY FATE?What is gravitational whale astronomy?Is the borg just space-box?Is an infinite moose a wave or a particle?(we forget entirely to talk about possible world's theory)As a wise one once said: "Data-fish teaches you".
2024-05-2631 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 46(Special!) Anne Boleyn - The Vengeful QueenSpecial OverLondon takeover! As the 19th of May is the anniversary of Anne Boleyn rather unfairly getting the chop, we figured it was high time we honored both her and our OverLondon universe equivalent The Vengeful Queen! (may she rest in vengeance)Can one fire an arrow box from a bow?Ships that fall over when they fire!!Is dressing as a giant bee in an English court advisable?What is the mouthfeel of roast chaise lounge?No history was harmed in the making of this podcast.
2024-05-1949 minMy Favourite Monster(Season 3 return!) EP 45 Powdered Toast Man - Nanotech ButtocksAhahaha, we're doing this again!!! In this episode we delve into the depths of our shared history, to that which grew ridges on our smooth child-brains (for better or worse): Powdered Toast Maaaaaan (from the absurd and disturbing "Ren and Stimpy").If you have no idea what that is, then you're in for a treat (but it's not my fault if it tastes like sawdust). We look at the standard questions:Is PTM a grey-goo nanotech disaster just waiting to happen in your breakfast chunks?Buttock or Buttocks, good sir?Can we offend the French(aristocrats...
2024-05-1149 minBohemianaEpisode 47: Kathryn Burnett - Award-winning Screenwriter and AuthorGeorge talks to the lovely and talented Kathryn Burnett about what it takes to be an author and screenwriter in New Zealand. This is a wonderful chat with an industry veteran with a lot of excellent advice. To learn more about Kathryn's new book, The Productive Writer Guidebook, click here.For more about Kathryn: https://www.kathryn-burnett.com/about-kathryn/
2024-03-071h 16BohemianaEpisode 46: James Wallis - Award Winning Games Designer, Author and PublisherToday's an absolute treat. George is chatting the the lovely James Wallis about his 30 year long career as a games designer, author, publisher, podcaster, critic and many other things. This is an absolute geekfest and a delight. You can find out more about James at http://www.jameswallis.com/
2023-12-051h 24BohemianaEpisode 45: A.E. Kincaid, Author of the Widdershins SeriesToday George is talking to the delightful A.E. Kincaid, author of one of her favourite series. This is an excellent, fun chat that roams all over the place. If you want to check out A.E. Kincaid's books (and we'd strongly encourage you to because they're awesome) just go to https://aekincaid.com/
2023-11-191h 26BohemianaEpisode 44: Award Winning Horror Author Dave JefferyDave Jeffery is one of the absolute pillars of the British horror writing community. He also writes some of the most cutting edge and excellent books in the business. This podcast was a year in the making. For more info go to https://www.davejefferyauthor.com/
2023-10-081h 08BohemianaEpisode 43: Sarah Painter, Bestselling Urban Fantasy AuthorToday George is chatting to the wonderful bestselling urban fantasy author, Sarah Painter in a really fun episode that ranges all over the place when it comes to the business of writing. To learn more about Sarah's books, check out www.sarah-painter.comAnd to read her non fiction book on writing, check out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stop-Worrying-Start-Writing-Procrastination-ebook/dp/B06Y6GXFY6/
2023-10-081h 08BohemianaEpisode 42: Tammie Painter - Comic Fantasy author of The Cassie Black and The Circus of Unusual Creatures seriesToday George is talking to the wonderful Tammie Painter. This is an excellent conversation with one of the funniest comic fantasy people in the business today. Tammie's brilliant and hilarious new novel Beast or Famine is coming out on 19 October 2023 and is available for pre-order. You can get your copy by going to https://tammiepainter.com/It's also the launch day for George's novel OverLondon, a post-Tudor comic fantasy whodunnit which is rather good, we promise you! To buy your copy, just go to https://www.overlondon.net/
2023-09-121h 19My Favourite MonsterEP 44 The Meg - Shark PiggingWe investigate how a combined Meg-Jason Statham fusion would work as a pet and almost manage to make a coherent episode:Can you milk a cow shark?How exactly, do you grind cheese?Can you use Jason Stratham as a grinder?And yes, we pronounce Jason Statham's name with an R because I once heard someone say it like that on the radio once and it got glued in my brain. It's science. Statham science. Also - OverLondon our comic-fantasy-whodunnit is available at our website, OverLondon.net!
2023-08-2736 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 43 The VelociPastor - Low expectations exceeded!We delve into the awful cult movie The VelociPastor and answer all of the questions:What use is a were-dinosaur at a children's party?How cheap was the crappy dinosaur costume?Is China in Pennsylvania or Pittsburgh?What does a montage taste like?
2023-08-2032 minBohemianaEpisode 40: Travis Baldree, author of Legends and LattesToday's episode is a fantastic conversation with overnight cosy fantasy success and all-round nice guy, Travis Baldree. This is a great, rambling chat. We talk about Travis's arc from writing Legends and Lattes for NaNoWriMo to it becoming an international mega-hit, how focusing on the small things in life is important and everything in between. This is an excellent conversation with an author who has had multiple successful careers while still keeping his feet firmly on the ground. The fact that it's a whole lot of fun too is an added bonus! Travis's next novel, Bo...
2023-08-141h 19BohemianaEpisode 41: Kim M. Watt - Author of the Beaufort Scales and Gobbelino London series!Today George is talking to the hilarious and fun Kim M. Watt, author of rollicking comic fantasy whodunnits and genuinely good egg. This is an excellent conversation that roams all over the place in the best tradition of Bohemiana and may include the joys of being a weird kid and having pet sheep that really want to swim! We can't recommend Kim's books enough and you can find out more at https://kmwatt.com/You can also go to https://www.overlondon.net/ for all things OverLondon.
2023-08-141h 13BohemianaEpisode 39: Kimberly Lemming author of That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A HumanToday George is talking to the wonderful Kimberly Lemming about all the things that inspired her to write possibly the funniest romance series on the market. They talk anime, author names, how sometimes the right thing happens at the right time and why Kimberly's covers are possibly best in the business. You can find Kimberly at https://www.kimberlylemming.com/
2023-07-251h 06My Favourite MonsterEP 42 Oscar the Grouch - nuclear powered pachyderm polyamoryWe're back! Season 2 baybee!We kick off with the highly contested, Oscar the Grouch... yes, we'll do a proper monster next time I promise.Anyway - we ask the real questions:Is his can nuclear powered?Is he a rent-controlled defense against gentrification?Is his girlfriend comfortable with his pachyderm polyamory?Can we evict him and clean up the Pacific Ocean?Do puppets breathe, or only when you're not watching?Would you buy animal-people-leather??And remember: What happens in the can, stays in the can.
2023-07-1237 minBohemianaEpisode 37: Bjorn Larssen, author of Storytellers and Why Odin Drinks (Part 1)Season 2 of Bohemiana is here! Today's episode is with Spec Fic and literary Viking Bjorn Larssen. This is a fantastic chat about everything that inspires him, writing across genres and much, much more. You can find Bjorn at www.bjornlarssen.com
2023-07-111h 04BohemianaEpisode 38: Bjorn Larssen talks to Tony Johnson (Part 2, Bonus!)In this special bonus episode to kick off season 2 of Bohemiana, Bjorn Larssen talks to our producer, Tony Johnson who loved his book, Why Odin Drinks. This is a super fun little episode that will leave you smiling. You can find Bjorn's books at www.bjornlarssen.com and everything Tony at www.overlondon.net
2023-07-1133 minBohemianaEpisode 36: Dan Rabarts - Author of the Path of Ra seriesToday's episode is with the lovely Dan Rabarts. George and Dan talk about their love of fantasy and speculative fiction, Terry Pratchett and ttrpg gaming. This is a really great conversation with one of New Zealand's excellent speculative fiction authors, who just happens to also write some really hilarious fiction too!
2022-11-2256 minBohemianaEpisode 35: Kirstyn McDermott: Author of Contemporary Gothic, Horror and Dark FictionToday's episode is an excellent conversation with the lovely Kirstyn McDermott. Conversation ranges from the joys and limitations of being a contrarian, writing a book to procrastinate on a PhD and why and how a lot of Aussie authors end up doing post grads (it's all about the scholarship) with side-step into how wonderful it is to click with a challenging book. This was a really fun, bubbly chat with a phenomenal Aussie author.
2022-11-081h 15BohemianaEpisode 34: Jason Nahrung - Horror and Speculative Fiction AuthorToday's episode is a really fun one. George is talking to Jason Nahrung about vampires in Australian fiction, environmental activism in speculative fiction, with a sidestep into talking music. This is such a fun conversation with a brilliant writer and fellow lover of all things goth!
2022-11-011h 01BohemianaEpisode 33: Jerry Stahl - Author and ScreenwriterGeorge talks to author of Nein, Nein, Nein! and Permanent Midnight, Jerry Stahl about his inspiration behind his latest project and navigating the current climate in the publishing industry. This is a bucket list episode with one of the best gonzo writers living today.
2022-10-2455 minBohemianaEpisode 32: Kathleen Jennings - Artist and Award Winning AuthorToday George is talking to the delightful, bubbly Kathleen Jennings and it's an absolute treat. They talk about growing up in rural Australia. The inspirations for Kathleen's art, how she got into designing book covers and her writing process. It's an excellent chat.
2022-10-181h 21BohemianaEpisode 31: Susan White - Author of CutToday's episode is with the lovely Susan White, author of the medical suspense thriller, Cut. This is a really great chat about sexism in the workplace and how that inspired Susan to write her book. There are also the usual fantastic tangents. It's a wonderful conversation with the perfect feel after a one-month gap while George has been travelling.
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Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsUnafraid by Keith Wood, Eddie PenneyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/623657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Unafraid Author: Keith Wood, Eddie Penney Narrator: Eddie Penney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 32 minutes Release date: September 8, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Hot Wash | noun: The review held after military training and real-world operations facilitating growth and improvement; an honest evaluation of strengths and weaknesses As a special operator in the US Navy’s most elite unit and actively engaged in the Global War on Terrorism, Eddie Penney had achieved his childhood dream. He was the tip of...
2022-09-0805 minBohemianaEpisode 30: Christopher Shevlin - Author of the Jonathon Fairfax seriesToday's episode is with the lovely Christopher Shevlin, author of the Jonathon Fairfax series. The conversation is excellent and covers the topic of shame and success, succeeding despite yourself and the pitfalls of being a comedy fiction author.
2022-08-301h 11My Favourite MonsterEP 41 Naughty Editors - psychic damage and youAs we are just finishing off the edit on a book, we thought we'd have a (hopefully informative) rant about editors and the editorial process. Because gnarr.Signs your editor may stink and how to find a shiny unicorn.What are the breeds of editor?How much do they cost?Various stories from the trenches...Also on another note... we gonna be traveling and kicking off some house sitting again in SE asia (looking after some real monsters), so till we get back in the swing we may be a little intermittent :D
2022-08-2854 minBohemianaEpisode 29: J.S. Breukelaar - Award Winning Dark Fantasy AuthorToday's episode is with J.S. Breukelaar, author of The Bridge. This was a great chat about having a hybrid national identity, writing and everything in between.
2022-08-231h 03My Favourite MonsterEp 40.5Tony's got hayfever this week so we're on hiatus. See you again next week!
2022-08-2000 minBohemianaEpisode 28: Sasha Cottman - Author of Regency RomanceToday's episode is hilarious. George is talking to the wonderful Sasha Cottman about all the things romance authors chat about when no one's around, starting with dino porn, with a side step into Sasha's thriving career as one of the best regency romance authors today. This is an excellent, super fun conversation.
2022-08-161h 24My Favourite MonsterEP 40 The Secret Purpose of the Crystal Gems from Steven UniverseSo I had a think about it, and it turns out the Crystal Gem species is rather overpowered. Like... Immortal xenomorph meets nano-tech hegemonic-swarm combined with planet sculpting and a side salad of resurrection plus faster than light travel. So I might have gotten a tiny bit ambitious with this episode...I work out what the true purpose of the Gem civilization is!We decide the mecha-diamond needs a crown and underpants (George gets to be those)Non-binary post scarcity utopia for everyone!Grey Goo got nothing on The Pinkness.Also... Peridot best gem.
2022-08-1344 minBohemianaEpisode 27: Rachael Johns - Award Winning Best-Selling Author.Today's a big episode. George's guest is Australia's leading author of women's fiction and life lit, the wonderful Rachael Johns. This is a fantastic episode that covers a lot of the nuts and bolts of what it's like to be successful in the Australian publishing industry.
2022-08-091h 04My Favourite MonsterEP 39 The Affront - British Tentacle AwfulnessWe investigate "The Affront", one of the most charismatic and truly awful alien species to ever exist. A tentacled gas-sac parody of British aristocracy from the book Excession by Iain M Banks, one of the greatest science fiction writers that ever lived.I wax poetic about the post scarcity society known as "The Culture"Overlords... Blaaargh!George riffs on Legend of the Overfiend because she can get away with it.Apparently, I am the Affront. But not for the reason you think.Aristocracy's toilet habitsAnd remember, Don't F$% with the Culture.Also: The Affronter art picture...
2022-08-0641 minBohemianaEpisode 26: Grace Chan - Author of Every Version of YouToday's episode is with Grace Chan, debut author of Every Version of You, a post-apocalyptic-utopic wonder of a novel that George wants to know more about. This is a great conversation that ranges from talking about the importance of utopias in literature, Grace's experiences writing the novel and what could happen if people lived forever!
2022-08-0258 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 38 Jashin-chan Doroppukikku - Anime episode waiIn this episode we ramble about our current favorite anime... Jashin-chan Doroppukikku (Dropkick on my Devil) as well as think about pork cutlets and reminisce about eating roast duck ramen in Tokyo.Anyway who doesn't love a regenerating topless Lamia maid who is constantly trying to kill you (mostly via snakey dropkick)?Why are there not enough slice of life parody anime out there??Why IS pork cutlet and croquettes so amazing?Why is podcast?Oh and here are some links to some of the the oddball anime we mentioned:Dropkick On My DevilExcel...
2022-07-2935 minBohemianaEpisode 25: Caimh McDonnell (C. K. McDonnell) - Author of the Dublin Trilogy and the Stranger Times SeriesToday's a massive episode. George is talking to one of her favourite authors, Caimh McDonnell (C.K. McDonnell) , the author of the Dublin Trilogy and the Stranger Times Series. This is a brilliant talk that ranges from Caimh's stand up career to his screen writing career to his current successful writing career. This is such a marvellous, cracking conversation!
2022-07-261h 19My Favourite MonsterEP 37 Predator - Spiderflaps vs mudGeorge made me watch the original Predator and we consider it as a pet. For example:Does it keep walking into stuff at ambient temperature?Where to I get magic invisi-mud?We probe the dark truth as to where glowsticks REALLY come from...And realize predators are really landing in orbital drop toilets
2022-07-2351 minBohemianaEpisode 24: Heide Goody and Ian Grant- Authors of The Sam Applewhite SeriesToday's chat is with the delightful comedy writing duo, Heide Goody and Ian Grant. Conversation spans from George discovering that they're amazingly civil when they work together, how Heide loves absurd stuff and how Ian provides the warmth. This was a really lovey talk with two of the most charming comic fiction authors in the business.
2022-07-1957 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 36 Alien Covenant Android rant - why is android stubble?We rant and rave about the androids and magical black goo in Alien Covenant (and Prometheus).Quite a bit, actually...Neutrino shockwave? ...no... just no.Join the egg sniffers guild today, we have cookies!Why android hair???volcanic glass >> magic faux genetic god alienChekhov's gun misfires againAnd more!
2022-07-1651 minBohemianaEpisode 23: Anna Brooke - Interdisciplinary Healer, Author and Burlesque DancerToday's episode is the divine Anna Brooke and it's so much fun. The conversation starts with Brad Pitt's rather interesting recent GQ shoot and goes from there, ranging from David Bowie to burlesque, to creativity, to being American. This is a wonderful conversation with someone who is full of joy, creative and profound.
2022-07-121h 05My Favourite MonsterEP 35: Gaspode the Wonder Dog - from Terry Pratchett's DiscworldWe dive into the Discworld and consider Gaspode, the cynical ball of stench and disease or as he would put it "Mans best friend, et cetera, et cetera. Give the little doggie a biscuit. Homo-Sapiens! You can keep 'em."We talk about Greyfriars Bobby, the inspiration behind Gaspode.We remember the good/bad old days of London, that Pratchett parodies with Ankh Morpork, where indoor toilets were mistrusted and putting your cape down on the sidewalk for a lady meant you'd need to burn it afterwards.George digs into London's "great stink" of the 1850's - where so...
2022-07-0840 minBohemianaEpisode 22: Alison Reynolds - Author of The Near Daphne ExperienceToday's episode is a chat with the lovely Alison Reynolds. She's a successful children's author who has just released her first adult fiction debut, "The Near Daphne Experience" and it's a corker. George and Alison talk about the twists and turns the novel took to publication, its wonderfully unconventional format and their mutual love of a strong older female character.
2022-07-051h 16My Favourite MonsterEP 34: Hallucigenia - The wierdest creature that ever livedIn this episode we travel back 500 million years to look at the pure and unadulterated nightmare fuel of the Cambrian explosion. In particular the weirdest creature named after a literal hallucination: Hallucigenia.* How many pikachu's can you impale on it's back spines?* Which end is the front?* Why don't more tentacles have teeth?* Why is the D&D version 25ft long and backwards?Show notes! Hallucigenia walking (Cambridge university)Green HallucigeniaOpabiniaAnomalocarisWiwaxia (and d...
2022-07-0137 minBohemianaEpisode 21: Lee Murray - Bram Stoker Award Winning AuthorThis episode is a big of a bucket list one! George is talking to the delightful Lee Murray, Bram Stoker Award winning writer and poet. Lee is our first interviewee currently living in New Zealand and it's so great to hear her perspective on her artform.
2022-06-281h 09My Favourite MonsterEP 33: Mimics - Chewing gum on the foot of a tarrasqueWe delve into the potential of the beloved Mimics:Are tofu halflings an ethical food option?How do they fare against clothing, fall and chainmail blankets?Do mimics have pollen allergies?What is the saddest thing you can stick to a mimic?Are they really the most useful accessory?
2022-06-2444 minBohemianaEpisode 20: Suzanne J. Willis - Author of dark fantasy, speculative fiction and mythological storiesToday's episode crackles with laughter and excellent stories told by the lovely Suzanne J Willis whose novels and short stories explore other worlds through myth, fairytale and the dark, weird and wonderful. This was such a fun, wide-ranging conversation with someone whose creativity and warmth is electric. An amazing episode that is guaranteed to leave you smiling.
2022-06-211h 11My Favourite MonsterEP 32 Chimera - A lawnmower that tastes like chickenThis is one of those episodes where Tony gets fascinated by the cthonic things that kicked around before Greek myth and George works out which goat head isn't plotting against you.Does your pet Chimera need house-training three times?Does the lion head end up bald on one side and charred on the other?What do Echindna's have to do with this?Learn how to save money on pet food by taking it to the dog park!Bonus show notes: We checked and Pathfinder couldn't work out how to draw it either but there is sexy 80's...
2022-06-1748 min2022-06-1400 minBohemianaEpisode 19: Kaaron Warren - Multi-Award Winning SFF and Horror Author.Today's episode is with the wonderful multi-award winner Kaaron Warren, whose horror and sff novels and short stories crackle on the page . Kaaron is a wonderful guest, hilarious and game to chat about anything. This conversation is all about the sheer enjoyment of words in all forms, embracing the similarities and differences between comedy and horror and everything in between.
2022-06-141h 04My Favourite MonsterEP 31 Genius Sharks from Deep Blue Sea - Crank That Dump StatFor George's birthday shark-o-rama we evaluate the genetically modified hyper-intelligent sharks from Deep Blue Sea. It's one of **those** episodes:Where do I buy fluffy leopard print chainmail?Are sharks anti-capitalistic or merely democratic-anarchists?Where does a dump stat rank against legs on Maslow's hierarchy of sharky danger?Should we feed all the attractive people to sharks immediately?
2022-06-0842 minBohemianaEpisode 18: Louise Guy - Author of Everyday LiesToday's episode is with the lovely Louise Guy, author of women's fiction, romance and children's fiction. This one is a look behind the scenes at what it takes to be a successful independent author writing in multiple genres. If you've ever thought of going indie, this is the one to listen to!
2022-06-071h 05My Favourite MonsterEP 30: Tarrasque - the Apocalypse EngineThis episode we evaluate the absurdly overpowered Tarrasque as a pet:Which out of D&D and Pathfinder has the sexiest Tarrasque?How did it evolve from fish-pig... to cat-tortoise... to walking apocalypse?Is Godzilla gonna sue?Why does his theme song make no sense?And how exactly do you manage something that is literally "unkillable"?
2022-06-0147 minBohemianaEpisode 17: Alison Goodman - Multi-award winning authorToday's chat is with the lovely Alison Goodman. This one is a corker. Absolutely essential listening for anyone interested in peeking behind the curtain on how someone has achieved a multi-genre, multi-decade successful writing career, warts and all. Brilliant stories and a lot of laughs!
2022-05-3159 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 29: Tabaxi, catwoman and catgirls - Nyan Nyan NyanSo we thought we would rate as a pet three concurrent cat-like things, nyan. All three of these would do just fine at either a catgirl, cosplay or furry convention. Which is what a human in DnD typically feels they have joined whenever they walk into a tavern. Futhermore, nyan.Which cat is best cat? (trick question... all cats are best cat)Do cat-girls have ovipositors?!?What did Tabaxi ever to to 3e and 4e to make them so mad?Which of these three makes the best flat-mate?Why does George hate Cats the musical so much?Nyan?
2022-05-2536 minBohemianaEpisode 16: Efthalia - Author and Greek Mythology BuffToday it's all things epically Greek with the divine Efthalia. We talk about the shenanigans Zeus got up to, get squicked out by the Spartan's idea of a good meal and take a deep dive into why Efthalia thinks everyone should read Homer. This is a fantastic episode full of all the Greek Mythological facts. (And fun.)
2022-05-2457 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 28 Graboids - Lovechild of a Bulette and a Dirt-ChickenIn this episode we evaluate the subterranean tentacle-worms, Graboids, from the iconic horror-comedy Tremors as a potential pet.Save on water with a dirt-moat for your evil lair?Is this really just a dirt-chicken?Need a rain of florescent orange entrails?Can those tentacles operate muppets?Tony has a few rants... because bad physics! Geology!! Gaaah.
2022-05-1830 minBohemianaEpisode 15: Lisa Ireland - Celebrated Author and Writing CoachToday George is talking to the vivacious and lovely Lisa Ireland about all things writing, career and creativity. This is a really fun conversation with someone completely grounded who's seen it all when it comes to publishing.
2022-05-171h 09My Favourite MonsterEP 27: Spelljammer's Giant Space Hamsters - Go for the eyes Boo!So... Spelljammer is back! And with Boo’s Astral Menagerie it's high time we took at look at Boo's kin, the Giant Space Hamsters!Wait... the giant intergalactic hamster-wheel goes how fast?!?What sub-species is right for you? Is cheek pouch bathing hygienic?Tyrannohamstersaurus rex... The Hamster of Ill Omen... how many Tarrasques can it fit in it's cheek pouches?
2022-05-1129 minBohemianaEpisode 14: Meg Caddy - Award Winning Historical and Fantasy Fiction AuthorToday, George is chatting to the lovely Meg Caddy about writing books, academic research, being a bookseller and everything in between. This is a really lovely chat that goes into how awesome the creative community is in George's hometown.
2022-05-1059 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 26: Audrey II, the Carnivorous Plant from Little Shop of Horrors - The ethics of the dungeon crawl!In this episode we discover that dentists make good fertilizer, as we explore the pet potential of Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors... We even sing a little bit:Is looting a dungeon just salvage without a pirate hat?Why don't plant's have poop holes?Can you really be fired for feeding your boss to your potted plant?"Suddenly Seymour is standing beside me..." --> sneak attack!Who needs CGI when you have animatronic lips baby!
2022-05-0437 minBohemianaEpisode 13: Angela Slatter - Award Winning Gothic Fantasy AuthorToday George is talking to award winning gothic fantasy author, Angela Slatter about books, writing, life and everything in between. This is such a fun conversation with an author you'll binge-read the minute you pick up her first book. Enjoy!
2022-05-031h 06My Favourite MonsterEP 25: Aboleths - Free mucus for everybody!In this episode Tony tries to get the tin foil hat off George so he can convince her how wonderful their new Aboleth "pet" is. Honest, it's the pet, not us. We wouldn't lie to you, fellow human.Who needs rolled up newspapers when you have continent sized meteors and planetary self destruct buttons?Is Aboleth slime the biggest thing to hit the beauty industry since collagen?You really should take off that tin foil hat and move to a seaside community...What does the song "Underwater Love" by Smoke City have to do with this?What is...
2022-04-2646 minBohemianaEpisode 12: Vanessa McCausland - Author of The Beautiful WordsThis week George talks to the lovely Vanessa McCausland about writing, life, success, her former job as a journalist interviewing celebrities and everything in between. This is a wonderful chill conversation that will leave you wearing a smile.
2022-04-261h 14My Favourite MonsterEP 24: Tribble Trouble - The Furriest AmoebaIn an episode that rivals the Slaad one for pure chaos, we barely evaluate Star Trek's beloved intergalactic parasite, the Tribble as a pet:What noise does one make when it's bounced off Capn Kirk's head?Why does Kirk have a better makeup budget than the Klingons?Are Tribbles the answer for saving endangered marsupials?How do I get to be part of the next Tribble crafting session ? Honestly, sign me up.
2022-04-2036 minBohemianaEpisode 11: Laura Greaves - Multi-award-winning Journalist and AuthorToday George talks to the wonderful Laura Greaves, a multi-award-winning journalist, author and proud 'crazy dog lady'. Conversation covers Laura's recent ADD diagnosis, her love of animals and then takes some fun detours. This is a brilliant chat and is a must-listen for any creative who's wondering if they're the only one out there who finds this whole business a rollercoaster.
2022-04-191h 18My Favourite MonsterEP 23: Flumph - What happens in the flumph room, stays in the flumph roomIn this episode we chill out with our sentient mood lighting and wonder at what is simultaneously the most inoffensive and potentially most destructive monster in D&D. A creature that was once an April fools day joke: the Flumph. We ask:How do I monetize my flumph on youtube and twitch?Do i need a furry wall in my flumph-room(tm)?How much "seeding" time-off does my flumph need to "share genetic material" (eww)?How do you lose your tentacle license?Does a buff flumph have swol tentacles and fully thiq pancake-head?What major global religion is...
2022-04-1336 minBohemianaEpisode 10: Juliet Marillier - Multi-award winning historical fantasy author.Today's chat is with award winning and highly acclaimed historical fantasy author Juliet Marillier. It's a wonderful conversation that ranges from Juliet's love of her rescue dogs, to faith as a practicing druid, to the authors she loves reading and supporting and everything in between.
2022-04-1250 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 22: Anaconda - Not snek is NOT snekIn this episode we evaluate the Anaconda(s) from the movie Anaconda. Well, to be honest mostly Tony rants at one of the worst snake movies of all time.How do I escape from a bad snake movie?Why does it FLY?Is a candy/rubber snake covered in a condom a realistic pet?Exactly how much plot armor does J.Lo and Ice Cube have?No. Not snek! Bad producer! You get the newspaper!
2022-04-0635 minBohemianaEpisode 9: Perle Noire - International Burlesque IconGeorge talks to international burlesque superstar Perle Noire about her life, career and everything in between. This is a wonderful, inspiring conversation that showcases how much work goes into being an icon, while staying one hundred percent true to yourself. Instagram: @theperlenoireWebsite: www.blackburlesquequeen.com
2022-04-051h 03My Favourite MonsterEP 21: Gelatinous Cubes - The Dungeon RoombaIn this episode we debate pet merits of the iconic Gelatinous Cube.Can you push one through a ramen strainer?What happens if they get out into the open steppe?What's with D&D's weird approach to electricity?Is it bouncy or not?Is it a glorified bumper car, or just a dungeon roomba?Is it a delicacy when cooked? What happens if you feed one jelly(jello) crystals, toilet candies or pine scented floor cleaner?
2022-03-3045 minBohemianaEpisode 8: Catherine Evans/Cate Ellink - Australian Rural Romance/Erotica authorToday George is talking to the lovely and talented Catherine Evans about pretty much anything that strikes their fancy. They talk the 2019 bushfires and the pandemic's impact on creativity. Cath's photography, her alter-ego as erotica author Cate Ellink and a bunch of other fun stuff. Awesome chat!Catherine's contacts:https://catherineevansauthor.com@cateellink on Instagram
2022-03-291h 20My Favourite MonsterEP 20: Velociraptors - Naked Chickens with Hands?In this episode we rate Velociraptors (from Jurassic Park) for their pet potential. We ask all the pertinent questions:Can I have a slow-i-raptor?What happens if mine isn't a clever girl?Should I ensure my friends have a character arc?How do they fare in a fight with Australian wildlife?Can I pit-roast my pet?Do they understand American football?Do they make good companions for Rangers?
2022-03-2348 minBohemianaEpisode 7: Anne Buist - Psychiatrist and Author of the Natalie King SeriesThis week George talks to the lovely Anne Buist about her day job as an eminent Australian psychiatrist, how that's affected her cutting-edge crime fiction, along with detouring into analyzing Jack Reacher and a bunch of other fun topics. It's an excellent talk that crackles with Anne's razor-sharp intelligence. Enjoy!For more information, go to https://annebuist.com/
2022-03-221h 06My Favourite MonsterEP 19: The WORST Godzilla - 98 was a bad vintage for zillaIn this episode we rant and rave about the worst adaption of Godzilla ever to crawl out of a Hollywood management boardroom (The 1998 adaption of Godzilla featuring Matthew Broderick and half the cast of The Simpsons) and we eventually rate it's many pet qualities. We ask the key questions:Is it ok to take the God out of Godzilla?Exactly how does a giant lizard sneak up on things?What do you do if you keep losing your city destroying monster?He's pregnant from birth...? That's quite advanced thinking for 98!And... should we be testing more n...
2022-03-1649 minBohemianaEpisode 6: Miranda Richmond Mouillot and Dave HackettToday George talks to Miranda Richmond Mouillot, award winning author of A Fifty-Year Silence: Love, War, and a Ruined House in France, and her partner author, cartoonist and TV personality, Dave Hackett. They tell George one of the funniest wedding stories she's ever heard in a madcap episode. Enjoy!
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Into The Deep with J. CostaPenney PeirceJ talks with gifted clairvoyant empath, and world-renowned best-selling author, Penney Peirce; one of the pioneers in the intuition development movement. • They talk everything from her experience as a lecturer, counselor, and trainer specializing in intuition development, inner energy dynamics, expanded perception, personal transformation, and dream work, to multiple dimensions and a ton more! • You can find Penney at https://penneypeirce.com/ and on IG https://instagram.com/pennpeirce • Take a moment peruse Penney's books https://www.amazon.com/Penney-Peirce/e/B00IZGEBLK • And be sure to find us: https://linktr.ee/itd.jcosta
2022-03-091h 02My Favourite MonsterEP 18: GIR from Invader Zim - Its AvaaaaaancedIn this episode we rate the pet-dog-robot-agent-of-madness that is GIR from one of the darkest cartoons ever made for children, Invader Zim. A creation of Johnen Vasquez, famous for his nihilistic gothic parody.We analyze the squeedily spooch out of GIR, collecting organs and probing the vast non-euclidean space inside his thermos like head.* What is the mean safe distance for your pet GIR?* Why is GIR more popular that you?* Why is his head so biiiig?* What should your rubber piggy budget be?* I saw a squirrel, he was doing like...
2022-03-0933 minBohemianaEpisode 5: Kate Forsyth - Author of Bitter GreensGeorge talks to author Kate Forsyth about her process of creation, her inspiration for her novel Bitter Greens, which turns ten this year and her love of teaching her craft. This is a wonderful, winding talk through the garden of all things writing. Kate Forsyth's website: https://kateforsyth.com.au/Shows mentionedJeen-Yuhs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3d5rT7FGLEMidnight Asia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnQFUyQ8s0&t=1s
2022-03-0859 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 17: Modrons - The Afterlives of TypewritersIn this episode George and Tony purposefully catalogue in exacting detail the Modron, a creature of pure order (That means it does precisely what you tell it to).We file (using form 32y, sub-section: query):* What happens to typewriters when they die?* Do armchairs have butt-holes?* How do I ensure my Modron pet does not go insane?* Are Modrons baby, cat and neighbours dog friendly?* What do I feed my anthropomorphic dice-botThis podcast rates 97 on the Frenzel Scroons satisfaction index and has been approved by the Fraternity or Order...
2022-03-0241 minBohemianaEpisode 4: Katherine Wilson - Street PhotographerToday George is joined by the sparkling Katherine Wilson, @kathrine.wilson.camera on Instagram. They talk about all things growing up in country Australia, being oddballs in the bush and what it takes to become a photographer. Music Talked About:Mark Lanegan's entire catalogue, specifically the albums:BubblegumBlues FuneralShow Talked About:Midnight Asia on NetflixWith a special mention of the Ikon Klub in Luang Prabang, Laos and photojournalist Mathias Heng
2022-03-011h 16My Favourite MonsterEP 16: Gremlins & Mogwai - What does mogwai taste like?In this episode George and Tony ramble and meander, eventually exploring the furriest axolotl (the Mogwai) and their post pupal stage (Gremlins) for pet purposes.We ask the big pet questions (before George can throttle Tony):* Should you give a biological weapon to your son as a present?* Can you feed your Mogwai wet food?* What are the industrial uses?* Can you bathe them in mayonnaise or do you need to dry-clean them?* If your science teacher is murdered, should you tell someone?* When will Wes Anderson do a reboot of...
2022-02-2347 minBohemianaEpisode 3: Graeme Simsion - Author of The Rosie Project and The Novel ProjectThis week George talks to Graeme Simsion about his new book, The Novel Project, why Bob Dylan won't throw a crowd pleaser at the end of his sets and what it takes to get a novel done.Books talked about were:The Novel Project by Graeme Simsion: https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-novel-project-a-step-by-step-guide-to-your-novel-memoir-or-biographyPodcasts talked about were: Wild Things: Siegfried and Roy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-things-siegfried-roy/id1599176021Shows talked about were:Tear Along the Dotted Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT7X...
2022-02-2255 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 15: Slaadi - Angels of Xa0s (pronounced Chaos)So --> Whats a Slaad? Well, I mean, what ISN'T a Slaad? Honestly, that would be easier wouldn't it? But no, you had to ask what a Slaad was, didn't you?So think of angels and demons right... but get rid of all the angel and demon bits and chuck what's left in a food processor and pour it in a frog shaped mold.Because FROG.THINK about it. Forg. Grof even.Now, stop thinking! Good job - I'm proud of you. I can tell you're the best a...
2022-02-1637 minBohemianaEpisode 2: Award-winning poet, Darby HudsonIn this episode of Bohemiana George catches up with the poet Darby Hudson (@Darby_Hudson on Instagram) and they talk creative influences, Bukowski, Michael Leunig, writing by train tracks and finding success as a poet at 46. An excellent conversation.Books mentioned are:Falling Upwards by Darby Hudson100 Points To Prove I Don't Exist by Darby HudsonHyperbole and a Half by Allie BroshSolutions and Other Problems by Allie BroshShow MentionedThe Maria Bamford Show
2022-02-151h 05My Favourite MonsterEP 14: Errol the Swamp Dragon From Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards! - A Total WhittleFor the first time we consider an actual pet as a pet. In this case it is Goodboy Bindle Featherstone of Quirm, also known as Errol the swamp dragon from the Guards! Guards! Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett (one of our favourite books!).And why wouldn't you want a badly run alchemical factory the size of a small dog as a pet? OK sure, he flames backwards and generates sonic booms in flight... but that honestly sounds like an "other people" problem, don't you think?R...
2022-02-0934 minBohemianaEpisode 1: Erotica author, Rhyll BiestIn this debut episode of Bohemiana George catches up with erotica author Rhyll Biest to talk about travel, culture shock, the Icelandic Phallological Museum and how gardening can keep a writer sane. Books mentioned are: Unrestrained by Rhyll BiestLeaving Isn't the Hardest Thing by Lauren HoughMusic mentioned:Puddles Pity Party's cover of Lazarus
2022-02-081h 08My Favourite MonsterEP 13: Balrogs and Balors - The Apocalypto PetWe probe the Demonic Balrog from Lord of the Rings and its counterpoint the Balor for people who need a pet that's a little on the wild side.Does your Balrog have a pedigree? Is your local city in need of terraforming? Do you need more flaming whips and vorpral swords in your life? Should you store your Balrog in your plumbing? What is a Bogrog? And what is our alignment and challenge rating?Remember kids, Chaotic Evil is the fun evil.
2022-02-0234 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 12: No Face from Spirited Away - Transactional Cat SwallowingWe consider the Yokai-like monster No Face (from Spirited Away) as a potential pet. All of the standard pet evaluation questions are asked: Exactly how much of an elephant does he need to eat to mimic it? If he eats you, and goes to jail for cryptocurrency fraud are you in jail as well? Is there a No Face drinking game? How many cats can you feed him and should you include laser pointers in his diet?After all, deep down, what does the metaphorical No Face in all of us really want...
2022-01-2630 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 11: Sandworms of Dune - Worm KegelsWe consider an Arrakeen Sandworm for our pet. Because the spice must flow! All the relevant lore is reviewed, such as: Do you walk your worm, or does your worm walk you? How much dried shrimp do you need to feed something up to a kilometer long? What are worm kegels? Can you wrestle your worm for funsies? Can you objectify your sandworm?We learn it is best to follow your golden path and embrace your inner worm and not your fear (because we hear on good authority it is the mind killer - your f...
2022-01-1935 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 10: The Mummy Imhotep - Is That a Scarab in Your Pants?In this episode we consider for our pet: Imhotep the Mummy (A-Totally-Not-Lich-Honest), from the Mummy franchise of movies. We explore his various uses from chafing grit to self composting. We explore what it means to be juicy in a box for three thousand years with nothing to do but think about schtupping(?) the pharaoh's wife and exercising your pelvic floor. We also consider the ten plagues of ancient Egypt (five of which are just "mummy") and one is Benny. Also cat ears. Because every totally-not-lich needs cat ears.(We are back to our we...
2022-01-1237 minBohemianaBohemiana TrailerWelcome to Bohemiana, a podcast that's all about the performers, the artists, the authors and the just plain eccentrics of the world. Episodes will start dropping 1st of Feb 2022.
2022-01-0401 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 9: Slimer - A reciprocating hotdog repositoryIn this episode we vet Slimer from Ghost Busters as a potential pet. Including in-depth consideration of wet chickens, Instagram bikini shot ruination, nuke transportation, hot dog insurance, bird based signing and immortal floating pugs. We discover the "only" difference between Slimer and Twilight vampires and Tony invents a high efficiency reciprocating automatic ghost feeder.
2021-07-0635 minMy Favourite MonsterEP 8: Zombies - Walking storage that is stackableWe look at the different types of zombies, their causes, the evolution in DnD over the years and learn about: walking storage, optimizing zombie density per square meter and undead assisted farming.
2021-06-2951 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 7: Totoro - The fluffiest dark matter!Today we're looking at Totoro from the epic movie My Neighbour Totoro. We may have made the remarkable discovery that he is, in fact, Dark Matter!
2021-06-2238 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 6: Mind Flayer - Tentacles for everyone!Today we're having our minds flayed, and possibly going mad auditioning the mind flayer for its pet potential. All the wrongness ensues!
2021-06-0840 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 5: Trogdor - Burninating the Peasants!In today's episode we're considering Trogdor for his pet potential. We discuss his many skills and qualities, which include burninating, coming in the night and being majestic with consumate v's! Ok, so if you are one of the few people (*cough cough*) who have not heard of Trogdor then here are some references to prove we are not making this up...The original source of Trogdor, now uploaded onto Youtube as Flash software is now kaput.Trogdor the board game... it has peasants running around on fire as a game mechanic, what more...
2021-06-0136 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 4: Jaws - Bruce The Shy PooperIn today's podcast, George pitches Bruce the Shark from Jaws to Tony who has vital questions about Bruce's diet and exercise habits. The vital question about Bruce's bathroom habits are asked and sharks and swimming pools are discussed. Some fun stuff:An article about how the film was shot based around which of the 3 Bruces was working on any given day. It also has the picture of Spielburg with an arm stuck up Bruce's mouth.This article about the animatronic shark's used for Bruce, it has the picture of Spielburg using jaws...
2021-05-2532 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 3: Black Holes - Smearing Your Friends & NeighboursIn today's episode, Tony suggests a black hole as being the perfect pet while George wonders what an accretion disk is and why she'd want to smear the neighbours on it.Vital questions are asked like:Will our black hole suck in our neighbours?Does a black hole clean up after itself?And, most importantly, are the goats on the mountain upside down?!Tony's notes for this episode are as follows:Pōwehi, a Hawai'ian word meaning "the adorned fathomless dark creation"Star sign: Pōwehi is a Vi...
2021-05-1830 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 2: Xenomorphs - Hug My FaceToday George is pitching xenomorphs to Tony as our new pet. Whether they be an ovomorph, a face hugger, a xenomorph or the Alien Queen, we're considering them all. And asking the important questions like:Do xenomorphs use litter boxes?Will they snuggle on the bed, andWill they eat our friends?We're only covering the beasties from Alien, Aliens and Alien 4 in this episode. Yes, we know there are so many more sources, but these are the movies George loves, so they're what we're sticking to. Sources George used for t...
2021-05-1133 minMy Favourite MonsterEp 1: Bulette - Jumping The Land SharkFor our monstrous premier episode, Tony is pitching the Bulette to George for its pet potential. Along the way, he reveals that this particular beastie has a fascinating, and unexpected history. The source articles Tony used for this podcast can be found at :https://diterlizzi.com/essay/owlbears-rust-monsters-and-bulettes-oh-my/https://ultra.fandom.com/wiki/Gaborahttps://www.cercatoridiatlantide.it/en/bulette-who-did-it-better/gNLyTkEuqANAKU4kKk7T
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