On this episode we talk with our friend A Critical Dragon! Watch on YouTube Find A Critical Dragon Co-Hosts Taylor (Maed Between the Pages) P.L. Stuart Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast Steve Talks Movies My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://cre...
Feb 05, 2023•2 hr 13 min
This week P.L. and I spoke with authors Chad Lutzke and Laurel Hightower about where horror has been and where it is now as a genre. Movies, whether reviewers should post bad reviews, the length of books being intimidating, why Janny Wurts is awesome and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Chad Find Laurel P.L. Stuart Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast Steve Talks Movies My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the sho...
Feb 04, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 10 - 12 of the The White-Luck Warrior. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast Steve Talks Movies My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/sp...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Join us for the Friday Conversation with Boo Ludlow, Chris Mohan and Mihir from Fantasy Book Critic! Watch on YouTube Co-Host: Taylor Guests: Boo Ludlow Mihir Chris Mohan Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast Steve Talks Movies My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Specul...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 7 - 9 of the The White-Luck Warrior. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast Steve Talks Movies My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/spec...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 49 min
This week on the Friday Conversation we discussed child birth (yes, really), Underworld movies, balancing your time, how Andrew reads so many books, teaching, Red Rising, what inspired Tori's book and much more! Watch on YouTube Guests: Allen Tori Andrew Chris Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow...
Jan 21, 2023•2 hr 54 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 4 - 6 of the The White-Luck Warrior. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculation...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Join us to discuss book one of A Song of Ice and Fire, A Game of Thrones Watch on YouTube Guests: @JolienReads @chrismohan @BaladiMagazine Susana Imaginário Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify....
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this episode we discuss Amazon ads, what the appeal of dark fantasy and horror is to us, moving book collections, selling out, escapism, Star Wars, the DCU, why reviews matter, why you should read smut while drinking and much more! Watch on YouTube Guests: A.R. Witham JCM Berne JR Carrel Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://ww...
Jan 14, 2023•2 hr 50 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 1 - 3 of the The White-Luck Warrior. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculation...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 13 - 16 of the Judging Eye. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations Support...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min
This week we talk with Shauna Lawless, João F. Silva, Chris Mohan and P.L. Stuart about the upcoming changes to the Friday Conversation (they aren't big), writing your second book, who you'd invite to a Friday Conversation panel, hardback vs. paperback, book buy habits, stealth signing your own books in a bookstore, female roles in fantasy and more! Watch on YouTube Shauna Lawless João F. Silva @chrismohan P.L. Stuart Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discuss...
Dec 31, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 9 - 12 of the Judging Eye. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations Support ...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 26 min
On this episode we had sat down to chat with author and narrator Travis Baldree! We discuss narration, Artificial Intelligence, his journey, what equipment he uses for narration, why being kind is work and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Travis Find Taylor Find P.L. Stuart Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/fo...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 37 min
This week we discuss adaptations, (including The Witcher, Rings of Power, Lord of the Rings), reviews, plot holes, casting, the weather, horror fantasy and much more! Watch on YouTube Guests: @chrismohan AJ Rettger Mihir (Fantasy Book Critic) Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: ht...
Dec 24, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Katerina, Daniel and I discuss chapters 5 - 8 of the Judging Eye. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations Support t...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 34 min
This week we talked to Dyrk Ashton, Sadir S. Samir, Joao F. Silva and Chris Mohan about writing what you want to write, self publishing, putting yourself out there, beta readers, manga, comics, X-Men arcs, first jobs and more! Watch on YouTube Guests: Sadir S. Samir Dyrk Ashton João F. Silva @chrismohan Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https:/...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Katerina, Daniel and I begin our journey through the Aspect-Emperor series as we discuss chapters 1 - 4 of The Judging Eye. Watch on YouTube Our forum Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/po...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 19 min
We had the opportunity to discuss House of Chains with author Steven Erikson! We discuss how he creates characters, the POV changes in House of Chains, Karsa being Karsa, writing, the weird other stuff Steven reads and much more! Watch on YouTube Interested in joining our group read? Visit our forums Steven Erikson Layla: YouTube and Twitter Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support...
Dec 11, 2022•2 hr 1 min
This week we had a fun conversation with Jolien Reads, Halo Scot and H.C. Newell! As usual, we discuss a bevy of topics including inspirations, dirt, Red Rising, why dark books appeal to us, video games, jelly beans, drunk Dungeons and Dragons and more! Watch on YouTube @JolienReads Halo Scot H.C. Newell Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https:...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 54 min
On this episode Taylor and I speak with authors Zamil Akhtar and Kian N. Ardalan about meeting other authors, progression fantasy, conveying grief through text, Dark Souls, Gunmetal Gods book 3, Eleventh Cycle, what it's like waiting for your book to be released, their favorite villains and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Kian N. Ardalan Find Zamil Akhtar Taylor - @MaedBetweenthePages Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Moun...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Our group read for The Expanse continues as we discuss NEMESIS GAMES. Watch on YouTube @chrismohan @bookendsandbiscuits Layla Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-specul...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This week we talk with Leanna, Nicholas and P.D. about ghost hunting, ghosts, what not to do if you ever encounter a ghost, horror, Lake Natron, flamingos, advice for new authors, Dr. Who (yes, really) and much more! Watch on YouTube Find Leanna Find Nicholas Find PD Cacek Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/fol...
Dec 03, 2022•2 hr 10 min
Daniel, Katerina and I meet to wrap up The Prince of Nothing trilogy and The Thousandfold Thought! Lots to discuss and lots to look forward to. It's been a hell of a ride and we're looking forward to starting The Aspect-Emperor series! Watch on YouTube Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on Y...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 49 min
This week we chat with YouTuber Chris Mohan, author John Palladino and book bloggers NIck Borrelli and Mihir! Watch on YouTube Guests: @Chris Mohan John Palladino Nick Borrelli Mihir Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations:...
Nov 26, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Daniel, Katerina and I discuss chapters 9 - 13 of The Thousandfold Thought by R. Scott Bakker. Watch on YouTube Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing Speculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations Support...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Ken Liu joins us to discuss the first two books of the Dandelion Dynasty, The Grace of Kings and The Wall of Storms. Watch on YouTube Ken Liu @Maed Between the Pages @Jolien Reads @Hans-Library-Corner To join our group read, visit our forums Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: htt...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 34 min
This week we celebrate episode 50 of the Friday Conversation with some friends! We talk a whole slew of topics including adaptations, what we're reading, Malazan (of course), speaking different languages, Wall of Storms, First Law and so much more! Watch on YouTube Guests include: @Jolien Reads @Chris Mohan @Hans-Library-Corner Katerina Daniel John Palladino NC Koussis Thomas J. Devens Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Moun...
Nov 19, 2022•3 hr
Layla and I discuss House of Chains Book II: Cold Iron. We will be discussing the rest of the book on December 10th, check our forums for more information or if you'd like to join! Watch on YouTube Find Layla Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewing...
Nov 17, 2022•57 min
On this episode we chat with Mihir from Fantasy Book Critic and author Davis Ashura about progression fantasy, combining epic fantasy and Indian mythology, book covers and much more! Watch on YouTube Davis Ashura Mihir P.L. Stuart Connect with me: Steve Talks Books YouTube Channel Vero Event Calendar Discussion Forum Twitter Podcast My Mountain Biking Channel Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.yo...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 35 min
