Crime Friction
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCrime Friction is chance to hear what writers talk about when they’re not trying to sell you anything. Pull up a chair at the bar, listener, and hear what authors really think. Are they sick of hearing about Chandler? Do they think peanuts are overrated? Who would win in a fight between the legume and the comic strip? Are they still really cut up that Dr Samuel Beckett never made it home? Plus, sometimes there's a dog.
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Flash Friction: Jay vs. The Real Robin Hood
March 24, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn a break from -or ON a break from- whatever passes for usual programming, Jay talks us through his search for the real Robin Hood. Why? Why not. Fair usage and all that applies to music. For a suggested reading list of the sources used in what Jay laughingly calls 'research' check out the written version of this post at https://www.jaystringerbooks.com/brainslaw/2019/3/23/robin-hood-in-stringerville-stood
Episode 13: The Defectives VS. Star Wars
November 14, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBNEW FORMAT. MAYBE. WE THINK? In addition to our usual 'guest' episodes, Jay and Chantelle will be releasing more.....random....episodes, where they talk about whatever they want, for around an hour. In this episode, they discuss Star Wars, spontaneous human combustion, the interior design challenges faced by supervillains, more Star Wars, horror in movies and novels, and why Jay hates trilogies. The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Karl Ove Sneezegård, of Karl Ove ...
Episode 12: Lou Berney VS. Hats
November 06, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, we’re joined by Lou Berney, to talk about hats, the sixties, and his new book, November Road. Lou Berney: https://www.louberney.com We kick off the show with a shout out to a pod buddies (Friends? Acquaintances? Frenemies?) Diminishing Returns Podcast: https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/ Lou’ has a Spotify playlist for November Road: https://open.spotify.com/user/williammorrow/playlist/6RyK8v0gpSTmOSjogRVYgM And we also reference the great novelist Kate Atkinso...
Crime Friction Extra: Jaws
September 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn this special bonus episode, we achieve PEAK SHARK and take a deep dive into JAWS. Looking at the book, the movie, and at some of the choices made during the adaptation process. We also discuss our reaction to this summer’s big shark movie (see what I did there?) The Meg. We’re joined by some special guests to talk about their feelings for a big rubber shark named Bruce: Allen and Chris from Diminishing Returns https://itunes.apple.com/za/podcast/diminishing-returns-movie-podca...
Episode 11: Alex Segura VS. Aliens
August 28, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWe're joined by Alex Segura, author of the Pete Fernandez series, and Archie's boss over at Archie Comics, to talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of platforms. You'll be able to catch Alex hosting the official Bouchercon Noir at the Bar, on September 6th. http://www.alexsegura.com https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Fernandez-Mystery-Alex-Segura/dp/1947993046/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535481156&sr=8-1&keywords=blackout+alex+segura The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” ...
Episode 10: Rob Hart VS. Hawaii
August 07, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week we're joined by Rob "Krav Maga Boffin" Hart. https://robwhart.com We discuss Hawaii, movies, and this article... https://markramsden13.wordpress.com/2018/06/22/les-edgerton-reformed-outlaw-truthtelling-scribe/ Rob's new book Potter's Field is out RIGHT NOW. https://markramsden13.wordpress.com/2018/06/22/les-edgerton-reformed-outlaw-truthtelling-scribe/ Also this week we talk about Jay's new book deal, because SELF PROMOTION, YO. The Crime Friction Official Theme is...
Episode 9: Dharma Kelleher VS. Tall Grass
July 26, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWe are joined by Dharma Kelleher, author of the Shea Stevens biker and Jinx Ballou bounty hunter thrillers, among others. We talk about sharks, mostly. https://dharmakelleher.com We invite people into (and to help name) our summer reading & viewing club, where we’ll first be reading JAWS (and watching the film), followed by JURASSIC PARK. If you’re unfamiliar with JAWS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfHSKq6gHUM The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Karl Ove Sneezeg...
Episode 8: Chris Farnsworth VS. Seinfeld
June 30, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBWe are joined by Chris Farnsworth, author of the President’s Vampire series and the recent (and prescient) FLASHMOB. We talk about sitcoms, dealing with serious issues in comedy, and the value of a considered opinion. https://www.chrisfarnsworth.com We talk about Bob Newhart, see a little bit of him here: The Newhart Series Finale Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVWkGWMHKI&list=RDMcVWkGWMHKI&t=16 Bob Newhart stand-up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcjz7VAljYs https://w...
Crime Friction Extra: The Defectives VS. Jurassic World
June 23, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this accidental bonus episode, Chantelle and Jay get on the phone to talk about a movie, and end up giving each other some psychotherapy. Along the way, they talk about: -Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. -The crimes of Christopher Nolan. -Why so serious, Daniel Craig? -Fish fucking for an Oscar. -Then they get deep about happiness and shite. -It’s important to embrace ‘fun.’ -Back to Jurassic World BECAUSE THEY ARE PROFESSIONALS. -Why do we go to superhero movies? -Cowardice i...
Episode 7: Kellye Garrett VS. Screenwriting
May 29, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBWe’re joined by Kellye Garrett, of ALL OF THE AWARD NOMINATION fame. We talk about screenwriting, story structure, Cozies, series characters, and diversity in publishing. https://kellyegarrett.com Kellye recommended Broken Places by Tracy Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Places-Chicago-Mystery-Tracy-ebook/dp/B075C4KDLT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527633031&sr=8-1&keywords=broken+places **This show is brought to you in association with The Margins, an original graphic novel from ...
Crime Friction Extra: Live Reading 101
May 08, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThank you for choosing WonderMop™, to show our appreciation, please enjoy this free gift with purchase. * S.J. Rozan: http://sjrozan.net - @SJRozan * Alex Segura: http://www.alexsegura.com - @alex_segura * Jedidiah Ayres: https://twitter.com/JedidiahAyres - @JedidiahAyres * Josh Stallings: http://joshstallings.com - @josh_stallings ALEX HAS A BOOK OUT TODAY. TODAY. http://www.alexsegura.com/books/blackout/ And, as always, the Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Kar...
Episode 6: Art Taylor VS. Arts Taylor
April 16, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by Riverdale Avenue Books and their new release, Domme Quixote by Lissa Trevor. https://riverdaleavebooks.com/books/5373/domme-quixote This week we're joined by Art Taylor. http://www.arttaylorwriter.com whose latest stories can be read in Down & Out The Magazine and Black Cat Mystery Magazine. He is not this Art Taylor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Taylor Or this one: https://jalopnik.com/5704340/this-man-swallowed-an-entire-bag-of-cocaine …but som...
Flash Friction: Episode Two: Maxwell Cantrell
April 10, 2018 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBThis episode's spotlight is on This is Maxwell Cantrell, the author of A Tale of Gods, Mortals, and Jell-o shooters a novel about Lacerto, the god of small to medium sized lizards, and his quest for revenge. https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Gods-Mortals-Jell-O-Shooters/dp/1540761878/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1523365954&sr=8-1 He's won the presidential physical fitness award, achieved master league in starcraft 2, and he once ran a 10k almost without walking. From the gene...
Episode 5: Naomi Hirahara VS. Hollywood
March 09, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThis episode is sponsored by Brash Books and their new release, Dead Man’s Badge by Robert E. Dunn. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Mans-Badge-Robert-Dunn-ebook/dp/B075DJVB1D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520557041&sr=8-1&keywords=dead+man%27s+badge This week we're joined by Naomi Hirahara. http://www.naomihirahara.com Naomi has a tour to promote her new book OUT THIS FLIPPIN’ WEEK. Saturday, March 10 Signing Hiroshima Boy Mystery Ink Huntington Beach, CA 11 AM Sunday, March 11 Signi...
Flash Friction: Episode One: Aaron Philip Clark
February 13, 2018 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBRAND NEW SHOW. CHECK IT OUT. EXCITING. Flash Friction is a showcase for new and interesting voices. Some suggested by our Crime Friction guests, some suggested by you. In episode one, we welcome Aaron Philip Clark. Clark's Paul Little novels will be republished this Spring by Shotgun Honey/Down & Out Books along with his third novel, THE FURIOUS WAY, to be published November 2018. Visit www.AaronPhilipClark.com to learn more. Email us at [email protected] to suggest new...
Episode 4: Gary Phillips VS. Heists
February 07, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBThis episode is sponsored by Polis Books and the upcoming serial heist novel, Culprits, now available for pre-order. This week we're joined by Gary Phillips (The Man), ahead of the release of Culprits (February 20, Polis Books). http://gdphillips.com We also see the return of Sam and Todd Robinson, who join us to talk about Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, by Stephan Pastis. https://www.facebook.com/Todd-Robinson-A-VERY-Serious-Writer-112338762752334/ http://www.timmyfailure...
Episode 3: Hilary Davidson VS. Guinea Pigs.
January 19, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week we're joined by Hilary Davidson, fresh off a new deal with Thomas & Mercer. http://www.hilarydavidson.com/ http://www.glutenfreeguidebook.com This episode also features Sam and Todd Robinson, who join us to talk about Inspector Flytrap by Todd Angleberger. The Todds: https://www.facebook.com/Todd-Robinson-A-VERY-Serious-Writer-112338762752334/ http://origamiyoda.com Here's the Guardian article that got Jay all soapboxy. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/20...
Episode 2: Alison Gaylin VS. Journey.
January 02, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 41.7 MBChantelle and Jay are joined by multiple award-winning author Alison Gaylin. https://www.alisongaylin.com Alison’s next book is If I Die Tonight, March 6, 2018. https://www.amazon.com/If-I-Die-Tonight-Novel/dp/0062641093/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514928460&sr=8-2&keywords=alison+gaylin With drop-in appearances by; Rob Hart: https://robwhart.com Malmons: https://downandoutbooks.com/bookstore/malmon-killing-malmon/ Steve Weddle: https://steveweddle.com This episode is sponsored by...
Episode 1: Reed Farrel Coleman VS. Everything
December 14, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn the first episode, Chantelle and Jay are joined by NYT bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman, to talk about pet peeves, craft, and meeting Elmore Leonard in an airport. Reed Farrel Coleman: http://reedcoleman.com Ed Aymar: http://eaymar.com Nadine Nettmann: http://www.nadinenettmann.com Eric Beetner: https://www.ericbeetner.com S.W. Lauden: http://swlauden.com Writer Types Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types Reed’s Referenced Wordsworth Poem: https://www...
Episode 0: Searching for a Theme
December 04, 2017 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBA behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Defectives HQ production meeting as they search for a theme tune.