DEEP CUTS Episode 63: What Makes a Compelling Villain
Aug 12, 2025•37 min
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Episode description
Every great hero needs a villain. Even more essential? For every protagonist to have a compelling antagonist.
What does it take to have an antagonist that readers hate, but also hate to love?
Scott & A talk compelling villains and why we love them.
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Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
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Produced by Steve Riekeberg
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Production Assistance by Allie Press
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Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment
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