Unlock the secrets held within Sylvia Plath's "Mirror," as Varsha and I journey through the poem's reflective depths. Our latest episode is an exploration of truth and self-perception, where we meticulously analyze the mirror's role as a dispassionate chronicler of reality. We discuss the concepts of aging, identity, and the powerful emotions tied to our reflections, both literal and metaphorical. Varsha, with her keen literary insights, joins the conversation, adding richness to our interpretat...
Jan 10, 2024•46 min
Join us as we navigate the tumultuous waters of R. Scott Bakker's "The Warrior Prophet," chapters 9 through 13, where every twist and prophecy demands scrutiny. This week, Steve, our series veteran, explains his complex relationship with this book, while Carl, the epic fantasy author reading for the first time, brings fresh eyes to the realm. Together with Dan's seasoned insights and Mike's newcomer perspective, we unravel the tapestry of Bakker's world, leaving no stone unturned. Kellhus's bewi...
Jan 07, 2024•2 hr 6 min
As we hit the 100-episode mark, it's time to pop the champagne and reminisce about the roller coaster ride of podcasting. My buddies Dan, Joe, and I, alongside some of the most charismatic voices to have graced our show, are getting together for a centennial saga that's as much about looking back as it is about peering into the future. We're peeling back the curtain on our personal evolution in the world of content creation, diving into Dan's unfiltered book critiques and Joe's literary foray wi...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Step into the world of Todd Hosea, a master storyteller and Air Force veteran who weaves his frontline experiences into the tapestry of his gripping science fiction and political thriller series. As we unpack tales of "Steel the Reaper" and "Hunt the Reaper," Todd reveals how his military life enriches his narratives, bringing a palpable authenticity to the high-stakes world he creates. He offers a sneak peek into the future of his series, teasing the construction of an alien world that's as bel...
Jan 03, 2024•48 min
Ever wondered how a community of voracious readers reflects on a year's worth of literary adventures? Pull up a chair and lend an ear as I, Steve, joined by Chibipoe, Paromita, and YouTube's The Fantasy Thinker Jarrod, exchange tales from our individual reading odysseys. We traverse the landscape of our reading goals, the thrill of conquests across new genres, and the influence of Booktube on our ever-evolving bookshelves. Prepare to gather a treasure trove of reading strategies and an eclectic ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Ever wondered how the intricate dance of battle and prophecy plays out on the pages of epic fantasy? Expect to uncover the depths of a world where magic skirts the boundaries of damnation, and warfare leaves its indelible mark upon lands and souls alike. Together, we analyze the weight of decisions borne by characters who dare to harness sorcery, and the philosophical tangles of free will versus destiny that challenge our own perceptions of reality. As the holiday cheer contrasts with the somber...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Have you ever wondered what drives an author to leap into the world of self-publishing and Patreon, especially when they've already tasted success in traditional publishing? Michelle West, the author of Shards of Glass, joins us to recount her odyssey from mainstream publishing to taking the reins of her creative destiny. Alongside her, we have chibipoe, a diehard fan and connoisseur of Michelle's literary worlds, and Jose, the curator of Jose's Amazing Worlds, on hand to dissect the intricate a...
Dec 26, 2023•2 hr 16 min
Embark on a literary crusade with us as we traverse the shadowy depths of R. Scott Bakker's "The Warrior Prophet." My compatriots Varsha, Carl, Mike, and I share a fireside chat about the entangled fates within this epic saga, where the warmth of human connections like Esmenet and Achamian's clashes with the chilling winds of war and prophecy. Our candid conversation peels back the layers of the narrative, revealing intricate character dynamics and the psychological labyrinths they navigate. Fro...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min
This episode takes a frothy journey from the hoppy peaks of "Into the Stratosphere" IPA to the mellow valleys of a holiday white ale, with a detour through the taverns of our favorite fantasy realms. Whether you're a beer buff or a cider squire, our discussion plucks inspiration from the pages of iconic tales, pondering the spirited role of drinks in literature and the cherished camaraderie found in the fictional pubs of Westeros, The Shire, and beyond. Ever wonder how your favorite comics keep ...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 31 min
Ever wondered about the mystery that shrouds Robert Frost's poem, "Acquainted with the Night"? How thrilling would it be to dissect the poem stanza-by-stanza, unraveling its hidden layers and interpretations? We'll explore the enigmatic world of Frost's poetry, beginning with a reading of the poem, followed by an explorative analysis of each verse. Join me, as we scrutinize phrases like 'walked out in the rain' and 'outwalked the furthest city light', and ponder their possible symbolism. The exc...
Dec 17, 2023•16 min
Ever wondered what goes into crafting a detailed, constructive book review, or how star ratings can be a double-edged sword in the literary world? Meet our guest, Mike from Mike's Book Reviews, as we deep dive into the complex terrain of book reviews, and the puzzling phenomena of book series fandoms, from the Malazan devotees to the intriguing responses towards authors like Patrick Rothfuss and George R. R. Martin. Join our lively discourse as we traverse through the trials of reviewing, the po...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 33 min
Do you ever wonder about the deeper meanings hidden within the lines of your favorite poems? Join me, Steve, as we venture on a poetic journey, breaking down and uncovering the depths of meaning in Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken'. We'll discuss each line, revealing the powerful emotions and intriguing nuances within this storied piece of poetry. Together, we'll compare our interpretations to Frost's intended meaning and marvel at the diversity of reactions that a single poem can evoke. Withi...
Dec 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Ever wondered why some authors make you feel every heartbeat of their characters while others leave you cold? Or why you're drawn to certain books, even if they flout every writing rule in the book? Unravel these mysteries and more in a captivating conversation about the art of prose. We're joined by our eloquent guests - Susana Imaginário, Janny Wurts, AP Canavan, Jarrod, and Carl D Albert, as we dissect the power of exposition, description, dialogue, and other vital elements in storytelling. W...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 50 min
Chris, Jarrod and I wrap up the month of November and discuss what we've been reading, watching, discuss whether we really want stories to end, classic science fiction, AI, manga, the Alien franchise, The Bear and much more! Find Chris Mohan Find Jarrod 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-speculati...
Dec 03, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Varsha, Mike M., Carl D. Albert and I continue our group read of the Second Apocalypse series with our discussion of Part V of The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker. We will be discussing a part of the book every two weeks. If you'd like to join or participate in our forum discussions they can be found here: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain Find Carl D. Albert: https://carldalbert.wpcomstaging.com/ Send us a message Su...
Dec 03, 2023•2 hr 27 min
This week we discuss storytelling with Susana Imaginario, Jose and Carl D. Albert including telling a story vs. prose, what does a story need, lived experiences and retellings, audio books, act structure and much more! If you would like to join us for a Friday Conversation, join our forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Guests: Carl D. Albert: https://carldalbert.wpcomstaging.com/ Susana Imaginario: http://susanaimaginario.com/index.html Jose's Amazing Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/@Joses...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 41 min
I had the pleasure of speaking with author Steven A. Guglich and narrator/author Sean Pratt about the audio book for Piercing the Veil receiving a nomination for a Voice Award, the process of producing the audio book including casting, voices, performing a book vs. reading a book, Kickstarters, the time it takes to record an audiobook, AI and more! Find Steven A. Guglich: https://stevenguglich.com/ Find Sean Pratt: https://www.seanprattpresents.com/ The video mentioned in the interview: https://...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Varsha, Mike M., Dan, Carl D. Albert and I continue our group read of the Second Apocalypse series with our discussion of Part IV of The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker. We will be discussing a part of the book every two weeks. If you'd like to join or participate in our forum discussions they can be found here: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain Find Carl D. Albert: https://carldalbert.wpcomstaging.com/ Send us a mess...
Nov 25, 2023•2 hr 11 min
This week we discussed characters, because one episode wasn't enough. Why do we love characters on page 1, POV's, second read realizations, whether fantasy readers are character readers, villains, fandoms, why Batman should kill and much more! Susana Imaginário: http://susanaimaginario.com/index.html Jose's Amazing Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/@JosesAmazingWorlds Jarrod: https://www.youtube.com/@thefantasythinker Paromita Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.bu...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Susana, Robyn, Layla, Chris and I discuss all things Tiamat's Wrath. SPOILERS abound! Watch on YouTube Susana Imaginario: http://susanaimaginario.com/index.html Find Layla Find Robyn Find Chris 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 the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Nov 23, 2023•57 min
Varsha, Mike M., Carl D. Albert and I continue our group read of the Second Apocalypse series with our discussion of Part III of The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker. We will be discussing a part of the book every two weeks. If you'd like to join or participate in our forum discussions they can be found here: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain Find Carl D. Albert: https://carldalbert.wpcomstaging.com/ Send us a message ...
Nov 12, 2023•2 hr 1 min
This week we decided to have a theme and the theme for this week is characters. Carl D. Albert, Susana Imaginario, Jose's Amazing Worlds and Paromita discuss what makes us interested in a character, redemption arcs, motivations, dark characters, Jamie Lannister, romantic relationships, familial relationships, traits, duality of human nature, contrast, depth and so much more! If you would like to join us for a Friday Conversation, join our forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Guests: Carl D...
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 20 min
Checking in on what I've been reading and up to this week. I hope you're all having a great week. 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 the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9E Join Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l...
Nov 05, 2023•16 min
This week I discussed The Anatomy of Fear anthology with Holly Tinsley, Tim Hardie and Zamil Akhtar. We discuss the theme of the anthology, horror, body parts, the process of making the anthology and even have a group therapy session. If you would like to join a Friday Conversation episode join our forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Holly: https://htinsleywriter.wordpress.com/ Find Tim: https://www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/ Find Zamil: https://zamilakhtar.com/ Send us a message Support...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Susana, Jose and I planned to discuss what we're afraid of and we all assumed we would talk horror and supernatural experiences. We start off with what scares us in our cultures and why, then veer off into why reality is scarier than fiction. If you would like to join us for an episode join our forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Susana on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denofthewyrd Find Susana on her website: https://susanaimaginario.com/index.html Find Jose on YouTube: https://w...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min
We wrap up the month of October and discuss what we've been reading this month, whether we read horror more during this time of year, Stephen King, fungi, dragons, War and Peace and much more! Guests: Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain Jarrod: https://www.youtube.com/@thefantasythinker Muriel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePurpleBookWyrm Chibipoe: https://twitter.com/chibipoe1 Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow...
Oct 29, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Varsha, Dan, Mike M., Carl D. Albert and I continue our group read of the Second Apocalypse series with our discussion of Part II of The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker. We will be discussing a part of the book every two weeks. If you'd like to join or participate in our forum discussions they can be found here: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find Varsha: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountain Find Carl D. Albert: https://carldalbert.wpcomstaging.com/ Send us a mess...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 57 min
This week we talk all things science fiction with author Haldane B. Doyle, Muriel from The Purple BookWyrm, Jose from Jose's Amazing Worlds and Paromita! If you would like to join a Friday Conversation, visit our community forums: https://www.pagechewing.com/forum/ Find our guests: Haldane B. Doyle: https://haldanebdoyle.com/ The Purple BookWyrm: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePurpleBookWyrm Jose: https://www.youtube.com/@JosesAmazingWorlds Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: h...
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Join Taylor & P.L. for Page Chewing episode 48 with iconic and bestselling author Tad Williams as we chat about Tad's works, and what an incredible impact Tad has made in terms of influencing the works of many of today's top authors in the genre. Find our guest: Tad Williams: Wesbite - https://www.tadwilliams.com/ Find Taylor - Maed Between the Pages Find PL Stewart Send us a message Support the show Film Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/follow Lens Chewing on YouTube: htt...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 48
I discuss what I've been reading lately, upcoming podcast episodes and checking in! 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 the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9E Join Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l...
Oct 22, 2023•20 min
