Dead Men Talk
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -The official podcast from horror and children's fiction author Chris Tetreault-Blay. Listen in to not only find out more about his work, influences and the "stories behind the stories" but also check out his exclusive interviews with other special guests along the way!
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DMT Resurrected! - Ep. 7 - 'Writing, Roleplaying & Rolling Nat 1's' with actor, playwright & author, Mikaela Duffy
September 21, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 31 MBMikaela Duffy is a New York-based award-winning playwright, actor, voice artist and author of the incredible upcoming fantasy novel, 'The Mistport Guardians: The Stolen Child'. In what ended up being one of the most entertaining and heart-warming episodes of Dead Men Talk to date, Mikaela and Chris discuss how a cliffhanger in BBC's Sherlock inspired her to start writing, an act out of spite led to the creation of an award-winning play and an immersive D&D campaign inspired her epic debut n...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 6 - 'Meeting Dylan McFinn' with author Liam Jenkins
September 13, 2023 14:54 - 53 minutes - 25.1 MBChris welcomes fellow author Liam Jenkins to the show to talk all things writing, publishing and beyond! Liam is the writer behind the fantastic adventure novel 'Dylan McFinn and The Fury of The Sea Serpent', and discusses his writing journey so far, from his self-confessed childhood obsession with sharks and sea monsters, how his career in PR gave him the initial love for the writing craft, through to the family holiday that first inspired his book. Although 'Dylan McFinn' is aimed at a y...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 5 - 'From Hellbound to One' with best-selling author, David McCaffrey
August 07, 2023 18:19 - 1 hour - 30.2 MB"David McCaffrey's excellent debut novel, Hellbound is one of those thrillers that keeps you glued to the page while you try to imagine what will happen next." - Steve Alten, best-selling author of THE MAYAN PROPHECY & MEG (2014) With high praise such as this from an international best-selling author behind two box-office smash-hit movies (The Meg, The Meg 2:The Trench), it is little surprise that UK-based author David McCaffrey has served as a source of inspiration for many independent aut...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 4 - 'This Is (Not) Just A Tribute' with singer-songwriter, Steve Barry
August 04, 2023 07:37 - 51 minutes - 24.7 MBChris returns to the roots of the podcast by delving into not only his guest's biggest influences but also one of his own. Joining Chris today is Steve Barry, an ultra-talented entertainer from Montreal, Quebec. Steve is not only an actor but a very accomplished singer-songwriter who believes in the true art of performance rather than just singing a song. In this episode, Steve discusses his biggest influences, sharing one in particular with Chris himself - the legendary Chris de Burgh. ...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 3 - 'Hidden In Plain Sight' with author Peter White
June 16, 2023 18:43 - 43 minutes - 21.3 MBFor the third and final part of this mini 'Resurrected!' series, Chris welcomes to the show another fellow author, Peter White, to talk about his debut novel, 'Hidden In Plain Sight: The Blackstones.' Hear as Pete discusses his love of writing, starting with his prolific songwriting history, performing with his band and his day-job as a lighting technician in the TV and film industry, through to recalling the night that the idea for his novel came to him literally in a dream. Pete also gives...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 2 - 'Deep Calling To Deep' with singer-songwriter and musician, Matt Steady
June 14, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Chris welcomes back one of his favourite guests of Dead Men Talk - Leicestershire-based singer-songwriter and musician, Matt Steady. It has been almost 2 years since Matt last appeared on the show, so there is much to catch upon! Check out what has been keeping Matt so busy in this time as he discusses his last 2 albums ('New Buryin' Ground' with the Grace Machine, and 'his live-recorded album, 'Closer') as well as his upcoming new instrumental release 'Presence', which is ...
DMT Resurrected! Ep. 1 - 'Inside The Whale' with New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Kraus
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 21.6 MBDaniel Kraus is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborative works with Hollywood film-makers Guillermo del Toro and George A. Romero, including 'Trollhunters' and the Academy Award-winning 'Shape of Water'. Check out this awesome interview as Daniel discusses not only his best-known work but also his brand-new upcoming release, 'Whalefall'. 'Whalefall' is due for release on August 8th 2023 and can be pre-ordered on all major stockists now! To find out more about Dan...
S5E10 - 'The End' with musician, voice actor & audiobook narrator Dave Jackson
December 13, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 21.8 MBSo here it is, the final episode of what has been a truly amazing podcasting ride! Chris bids farewell to Dead Men Talk in spectacular fashion, by welcoming a very special guest back to the show - audiobook narrator, voice actor and musician, Dave Jackson! Many will already know Dave as the voice behind the audiobook of Chris' own horror novel 'A Necessary End' and appeared in the final episode of the very first season of Dead Men Talk back in 2020. Dave is back to chat about all of the ex...
S5E09 - 'Simple Isn't Always Wrong' with singer-songwriter Luna Keller
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 24.4 MBGrowing up between two cultures and surrounded by music Luna Keller is a singer-songwriter with a unique perspective fueled by her curiosity and a deep connection to her emotions through songwriting. Her music is a blend of singer-songwriter, folk and pop often pushing the boundaries of those genres. Strong messages, honest lyrics and emotional vocals define Keller’s sound. Luna was a finalist in the Hollywood Songwriter Contest, a semi-finalist in the Music City Songstar Award, and nominat...
S5E08 - 'Fans, Lend Me Your Ears!' with Richard Houghton, author of 'Lend Me Your Ears: The Fan History of Jethro Tull' and many more fanthologies!
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBRichard Houghton is the man behind many 'fan histories' for some of the biggest bands in rock music history, having written books about The Rolling Stone, The Beatles, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Thin Lizzy and Rush to name only a few. Unlike many traditional biographies and autobiographies, Richard's books are told through the eyes of the fans, giving a glimpse into the artists' impact on their lives and just some of their treasured memories of early and historic performances. In this episode, Ri...
S5E07 - 'Welcome Aboard, Val!' with actress and producer, Val McAdoo
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Chris has the pleasure of welcoming TV and movie actress and producer Val McAdoo to the show! Val drops in to chat about her career so far, starting with her involvement in the award-winning horror film 'D-Railed' (which went above and beyond the character she portrayed on screen!) through to her role in front and behind the camera on the independent movie 'Game Day' and the wonderful work she has embarked on with The Actor's Co-op, an acting school with a difference which ...
S5E06 - 'The Man Behind The Makeup' with author and former professional wrestler, Jeff Bearden
November 14, 2022 18:16 - 39 minutes - 20.4 MBAt 7-foot-tall, over 300lbs and a former professional wrestler adored and fear the world over, Jeff Bearden is certain a person whose mere presence commands attention. During a 30-year-plus career, Jeff competed in front of some of the biggest and most passionate (or craziest?) crowds and shared the ring with some of the biggest names in the sport. Following on from his previous chat with Chris back in 2021 over on 'Once Upon A Turnbuckle', Jeff returns to share more of the stories from his...
S5E05 - 'Do They Know James Crookes, Yet?' with best-selling author and radio host, James Crookes
November 08, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 22.6 MBAuthor James Crookes has been writing comedy for TV and radio for more than 20 years. He has contributed to shows on BBC One, CBBC, and CBeebies, along with producing and co-presenting the Bauer Radio breakfast show, Big John @Breakfast, since 2004. In this episode, James talks about his fantastic novel 80s time-travel comedy novel, 'Do They Know It's Christmas, Yet?', the real-life events behind it and its success prompted him to extend the loveable story into a trilogy. The third instalm...
S5E04 - 'Starting (and Finishing) Anew' with singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Chris welcomes back singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns to talk about her long-awaited - and soon-to-be-released - new album, 'ANEW “It was like a switch clicked inside my head and suddenly I was creating music from a new perspective, writing sidewards, out of the corner of my eye,” says singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns on her 7th album, ANEW. Scottish-born, Australian raised, 10 years performing and writing in London’s original music scene, motherhood in the QLD rainforest - m...
S5E03 - 'Papa & The Pumpkin' with artist and Ghost fan, Dez Pittman
October 31, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this very special Halloween episode, Chris welcomes artist Dez Pittman to the show! Dez is not only an uber-talented artist but a superfan of the band, Ghost - making this the most perfect combination for the seasonal episode. Dez discusses her artwork and love of Tobias Forge's ghoulish creation, which naturally brought her to creating one of her most recognisable pieces - which has recently been immortalised as one of Ghost's brand-new official Halloween-themed t-shirts! Even hear...
S5E02 - 'Game Day' with actors & co-producers, Dean Simone & Pete Postiglione
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MB'Game Day' is a fantastic independent movie centred around an Italian-American family from Philadelphia who come together to watch the all-important Eagles vs Cowboys game one Sunday, but instead of cheering on their beloved team they are soon battling their own demons and family rivalries. In this episode, Chris welcomes Dean Simone and Pete Postiglione, two of the stars and co-producers of the movie, to talk about their own respective roles and the challenges and passions that drove the...
S5E01 - 'A Stamp of Approval' with comic book artist, John-Paul Bove
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 24.4 MBChris is back with a brand-new season of his popular series and starts it off with a bang, as he welcomes comic book artist, colourist & writer, John-Paul Bove! As well as being a fellow Devonian, John-Paul is well-known for his extensive work for comic classics including Transformers, TNMT and Doctor Who. More recently, John-Paul has hit the headlines for his colour-work on the special edition Transformers postage stamps to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, and which are believed t...
S4E09 - 'The Horror Of It All' with author, filmmaker & screenwriter Chris Regan
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBBefore the current season ends, Chris gets to circle back to where it all began and bring the 'horror' back to Dead Men Talk as he welcomes author and screenwriter, Chris Regan! We discuss Chris R's early horror influences, growing up in Stoke-on-Trent, his most notable screenwriting credits to date - including British horror comedy (and cult classic in the making) 'Paintball Massacre', 'Ten Dead Men' and 'London Heist' - and also his latest horror novel, 'Astaroth'. 'London Heist' and 'P...
S4E08 - 'From School Days To Silence Within' with acoustic singer-songwriter duo Searching For Autumn
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBChris welcomes Cris Holder & Rich Deadman, old school friends of his who now perform together as 'Searching For Autumn', in his first catch-up with them since they left school! Cris & Rich recall their early musical influences, how their musical journey started together back in their school days, through to reforming as a duo a couple of years ago and challenges faced from the offset with Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns. Searching For Autumn are still in their early stages in terms of...
S4E07 - 'Standing In The Doorway of Tomorrow' with acoustic singer-songwriter duo Sound Of The Sirens
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBChris bags another of his bucket-list guests as he welcomes Exeter-based acoustic singer-songwriting duo, Sound Of the Sirens! Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood met at Timepiece nightclub in Exeter, where they were both working at the time, but did they ever imagine what the future would hold for them? They share their incredible story of how and when their music journey started, how a twist of fate at a cider-and-cheese festival in Somerset then led to them garnering the attention of legendary DJ ...
S4E06 - 'Stolen Truth' with author Henya Drescher
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBChris has the pleasure of talking to well-travelled author Henya Drescher about her life and writing journey so far. From growing up in Israel as the daughter of holocaust survivors, to re-locating to France and then the United States, discovering the joy of reading at only three years old, through to launching and running her own business and then taking the leap to become a writer. We also hear about the influences behind Henya's latest novel 'Stolen Truth', her writing practices and tip...
S4E05 - 'Manson, Music & Freaks on Mopeds' with author, musician and film-maker Chuck W. Chapman
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBFor this episode, Chris welcomes back another returning guest - multi-talented author, musician, actor & film-maker Chuck W Chapman! When Chuck last appeared on the show in the summer of 2020, he was preparing for the release of his first novel, the Charles Manson-inspired 'Family Man: The Unreal Story of Charles Manson's Right-Hand Man'. Since then, he has been very busy, to say the least, and is back to talk about his new EP 'Girls & Cars & Things That Matter' as well as his latest novel,...
S4E04 - 'Dynamite, Davey & Me' with sports writer and journalist, Steven Bell
January 31, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB**SPECIAL OFFER - Use the code DEADMENS20 when pre-ordering your copy of 'Dynamite & Davey' on stevenbellwrites.com to save 20% on your order!** In the second 'Dead Men Talk Meets Once Upon A Turnbuckle' crossover episode, Chris has the pleasure of chatting to sportswriter and journalist Steven Bell about his latest book, 'Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives Of the British Bulldogs'. Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith are two of the most recognised professional wrestling stars in not only th...
'How To Be A Mark Without Leaving A Mark' with wrestling fan & author, Steven Farrugia
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBIn the first true 'crossover' episode of both of his main shows, Chris welcomes fellow wrestling fan and author, Steven Farrugia. Steven shares just some of his crazy memories during his 30 years following the 'one true sport', including the famous Summerslam '92 event at Wembley Stadium, four WresleMania's, two Wrestle Kingdom shows in Japan, following and becoming involved in his local promotion FWA and a lifetime spent meeting his wrestling heroes which has led to a collection of over 60...
S4E03 - 'How To Be A Mark Without Leaving A Mark' with wrestling fan & author, Steven Farrugia
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBIn the first true 'crossover' episode of both of his main shows, Chris welcomes fellow wrestling fan and author, Steven Farrugia. Steven shares just some of his crazy memories during his 30 years following the 'one true sport', including the famous Summerslam '92 event at Wembley Stadium, four WresleMania's, two Wrestle Kingdom shows in Japan, following and becoming involved in his local promotion FWA and a lifetime spent meeting his wrestling heroes which has led to a collection of over 600 ...
S4E02 - 'Meeting The Nephilim' with rap star, producer & CEO of Nephilum Muzicc, Scan Man
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBChris is joined by US rap music star Scan Man, to discuss (among other things) his early musical influences, his time spent as a member of the rap/hip-hop super-power Three 6 Mafia through to launching his own label and distribution platform, Nephilum Muzicc and Nephilum Distribution. We even get to take a dive into Scan Man's love for heavy metal and working with Marilyn Manson! This is one of the most fascinating interviews to date on this show, so not to be missed! To keep up to d...
S4E01 - 'The Pen Is Mightier Than The Knife' with author Richard Ayre
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWhat better way for Chris to start a new year - and a new season - than going right back to the beginning and welcoming back the first-ever interview guest he ever had - author Richard Ayre. As well as talking about other things that have happened in their respective lives since they last spoke in summer of 2020, Richard discusses his newest release, Jack The Ripper-inspired crime thriller, 'Shadow Of The Knife'. As you'll find out, his latest offering is far from a re-hash of the infamous ...
S3E09 - 'The Art of Something From Nothing' with Singer-Songwriter-Actor-Director-Comedian-Writer, Stuart Davis
November 01, 2021 13:57 - 1 hour - 110 MBChris closes off the podcast for 2021 with a bang, as he welcomes by far his biggest guest to date! Stuart Davis is one of the most unique and inspirational songwriters in the world, and has drawn praise and critical acclaim from influential figures worldwide. Amongst them, Chris' own musical idol Ed Kowalczyk (from the band +LIVE+) once described Stuart as 'the greatest lyricist I've ever heard', and philosopher Ken Wilber calls him 'a rare genius'. On top of this, Stuart is a successful w...
S3E08 - 'Welcome To The Club' with singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns
October 08, 2021 08:48 - 54 minutes - 84.7 MBChris has the pleasure of speaking to singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns, whose debut single 'Too Young To Die' achieved worldwide acclaim in the 90s. As well as her early work getting her noticed by FISH from Marillion (which led to Maryen being chosen to provide backing vocals on one of his albums!), her unique and captivating style has continued to attract fans worldwide and has led to many interesting feats, including working on an album with a renowned Rolling Stones producer, playing ...
S3E07 - 'The Art of Storytelling' with songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, TV director and film-maker Tom Bliss
September 15, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB'Dead Men Talk' comes full-circle with this latest guest, returning to Chris' passion for delving into the 'stories behind the stories'. Harking back to one of the first folk gigs he attended back in 2007, Chris finally gets to talk to one of the musicians and songwriters that spurred his own desire to write. Having been a TV director, film-maker, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist - and even his time as a university lecturer - Tom Bliss knows a thing or two about the importance of th...
S3E06 - "Danger! It's A Puppet!" with comedy writer and performer Ray Tizzard
September 03, 2021 19:40 - 48 minutes - 70.4 MBRay Tizzard has worked alongside some of the greats in British comedy and been able to make them laugh, so it is little wonder that this episode turned out to be one of the funniest (and most fun) Chris has done to date! To many, Ray will be remembered as Joe Pasquale's hapless twin-brother Raynard, who joined him on stage in countless acts of pure comedy genius. Ray was also the hand behind (or beneath!) Larry the Loafer as part of The Brian Conley Show, playing the squeaky sidekick to Con...
S3E05 - 'Alone At Least' with guitarist and singer-songwriter Robin Hann
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn this episode, Chris delves once more into the Devonian talent pool as he welcomes Torbay-based guitarist & singer-songwriter, Robin Hann. Robin discusses his earliest memories of music, the artists who inspired him to want to become a musician himself, performing on the local pub/club circuit and through to real-life experiences which helped shape his tremendous album, 'Alone At Least'. Be sure to check out 'Alone At Least' for yourself on Robin's YouTube channel and across the major st...
S3E04 - 'The Painter of Nuts' with artist Steve Casino
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Chris welcomes "peanut taxidermist" and toy creator Steve Casino to the show! As soon as a video of Steve's work landed on Chris' social media news feeds recently, he knew he had to get him on as a guest. Steve is famous for his artwork and has garnered a massive following and national TV exposure in the States. From turning peanuts into well-known characters, to his truly amazing 'pop-out' out on classic games cartridges or even his own fresh take on classic wooden toys, i...
S3E03 - 'The Greatest Story Never Told' with Jonathan Willis & Chris Harris, the founders of the 'House Of Frankenstein' experience
August 15, 2021 11:20 - 40 minutes - 58.1 MBYou'd be hard-pushed to find anyone who hasn't at least heard of 'Frankenstein', quite possibly the most well-known gothic horror tale in the world and what is also heralded as the first-ever science fiction story. But how much do you know about the 'story behind the story', and in particular about Mary Shelley herself? In this episode, Chris has the honour of chatting to Chris Harris and Jonathan Willis, the founders of the all-new immersive experience 'House of Frankenstein', situated in ...
S3E02 - In Conversation with Blues & Folk songwriter and musician Matt Steady
July 29, 2021 15:56 - 1 hour - 116 MBMatt Steady is an independent singer-songwriter from Leicestershire who is responsible for a number of astounding albums, including 'Here Be Dragons' and 'Chasing Down Wolves' which have been on Chris' own rotating playlist for a while now! In this brand-new episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Matt about his musical influences, the roots of his unique sound which masterfully fuses blues and folk, his thoughts on the current music and recording scene compared to th...
S3E01 - In Conversation with children's author Clare Helen Welsh
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 57.6 MBGuess who's back! After something of an extended break, Chris returns with a brand-new episode of Dead Men Talk and with a very, very special guest. Clare Helen Welsh is one of the most respected children's writers in the South West with hugely popular releases such as 'Poo! Is That You?', 'Wee? It Wasn't Me', 'The Tide' and of course 'Aerodynamics of Biscuits. Clare pops in to chat about her own writing journey, how it stemmed from her career as a primary school teacher and a particular...
S2E08 - Finale - "The Moon. The Moth. The Legend?" - with illustrator Greg Carter
December 12, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe podcast reaches a natural conclusion as Chris brings his writing journey bang up-to-date by discussing his shift from writing horror fiction to children's books, starting with the release of 'It's A Long Way To The Moon' in September 2019, up to his recent release 'It's A Long Night for Santa.' And what better way to mark the occasion than with an exclusive interview with the man who helped truly bring the books to life - illustrator Greg Carter! Be sure to check out more of Greg's other ...
Finale - "The Moon. The Moth. The Legend?" - including special exclusive interview with illustrator Greg Carter
December 12, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe podcast reaches a natural conclusion as Chris brings his writing journey bang up-to-date by discussing his shift from writing horror fiction to children's books, starting with the release of 'It's A Long Way To The Moon' in September 2019, up to his recent release 'It's A Long Night for Santa.' And what better way to mark the occasion than with an exclusive interview with the man who helped truly bring the books to life - illustrator Greg Carter! Be sure to check out more of Greg's oth...
S2E06 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part Three): The Queen and The Curse
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 90.2 MBThis week, Chris dissects the writing of the final instalment of Blackgang: the Trickerjack Trail - the eerily-titled Queen of Scars - as well as rounding out the series by discussing how and why he decided to amalgamate the previous two books into what exists now as A Necessary End. What fond and dark memories from within Blackgang Chine Amusement Park lingered on, leading to the all-new backstory starring Zack Charley and Eph Courtenay? Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in K...
S02E07 - "Run, Run As Fast As You Can..."
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 66.3 MBTo conclude the series of episodes delving into the pages of his horror release A Necessary End, Chris treats everyone to the final story from the audiobook in full! Narrated by Dave Jackson, we introduce to you 'The Ginger Man'. Enjoy! Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon! To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrow...
S2E06 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part 3): The Queen and The Curse
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 90.2 MBThis week, Chris dissects the writing of the final instalment of Blackgang: the Trickerjack Trail - the eerily-titled Queen of Scars - as well as rounding out the series by discussing how and why he decided to amalgamate the previous two books into what exists now as A Necessary End. What fond and dark memories from within Blackgang Chine Amusement Park lingered on, leading to the all-new backstory starring Zack Charley and Eph Courtenay? Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in...
S2E07 - "Run, Run As Fast As You Can..."
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 66.3 MBTo conclude the series of episodes delving into the pages of his horror release A Necessary End, Chris treats everyone to the final story from the audiobook in full! Narrated by Dave Jackson, we introduce to you 'The Ginger Man'. Enjoy! Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon! To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrownMoth...
S2E05 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part Two): 'The Road To Nowhere'
October 22, 2020 11:14 - 35 minutes - 55.8 MBIn January 1994, Blackgang was rocked by a major landslide and part of the village fell into the sea. How did Chris take this event and weave it into the Trickerjack's tapestry? The result was the next story that exists in A Necessary End, The Road To Nowhere. Hear Chris explain how and why he drew inspiration from this life-altering event for the villagers and made it fit into his own twisted universe. Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook for...
S2E04 - To Hell & Blackgang (Part One): 'Passenger 29'
October 13, 2020 16:29 - 41 minutes - 66.1 MBThe journey into the stories behind A Necessary End continues with a look at 'Passenger 29'. Join Chris as he discusses how a planned family holiday to the Isle of Wight back in 2016 spurred old childhood memories and a new fascination with the history of the village of Blackgang - in particular the true events of a 19th-Century shipwreck - and in turn set in motion the next chapter of his Courtenay-family's tortured tale. Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperb...
S2E03 - Welcome to The House...Where Nobody Lives!
October 02, 2020 12:37 - 46 minutes - 74.2 MBChris recounts how the final part of House of Courtenay came together with the writing of the third and final story, The Killing Floor. Where did the initial idea or need for this story come from? How and why did he link them to Ummidia and The Trickerjack? And as has become a staple of his work, what silver-screen and personal influences played a part in what this story became by 'the end'? Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Am...
S2E02 - The Trickerjack
September 22, 2020 13:12 - 53 minutes - 87 MBIt's time to take a deep-dive into one of Chris' most famous creations to date, and his own personal favourite - the Trickerjack! In this episode, Chris discusses which singer-songwriter is most responsible for the idea behind this story and which two actors contributed to his vision for the character himself, leading to what Chris considers to be his most personal body of work to date. Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!...
'Summer Drop-In' with future best-selling author Jillian Rose
September 16, 2020 09:08 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MBFor the final summer drop-in session (it is still technically summer, right?) I have the honour of chatting to Jillian Rose, author of the remarkable contemporary romance novel, Don't Kiss & Sell. Jillian already has stories to tell of her own and it was fascinating to hear how her work and life experiences have inspired her own writing and ambitions. Don't Kiss & Sell is available in eBook and paperback formats on Amazon. Buy your copy now! To find out more about all of Jillian's work, be s...
S2E01 - Along Came A Spider
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this season's opener, Chris revisits the first - and possibly most notorious - of the stories he wrote for A Necessary End. For any of you with a certain eight-legged phobia, maybe you'll want to listen to this with the light on? That's right...it's Ummidia! Find out the emotional, physical and visual influences behind this chilling tale, where fear turns into obsession. Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon! To keep up-to...
'Summer Drop-In' with award-winning author Andrew Hess
September 05, 2020 12:21 - 24 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this special 'drop-in' episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to multi-genre, and award-winning, author Andrew Hess. Nicknamed "The King of Cliffhangers" by his readers, Andrew is a true inspiration to anyone who loves reading, writing, or both! I urge all listeners to go and check out one - or many - of his titles after listening to this episode! To find out more about all of Andrew's work, be sure to check out his pages below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealPhoenix13 Inst...
'Summer Drop-in' with award-winning author Andrew Hess
September 05, 2020 12:21 - 24 minutes - 38.9 MBOn this special 'drop-in' episode, I had the pleasure of chatting to multi-genre, and award-winning, author Andrew Hess. Nicknamed "The King of Cliffhangers" by his readers, Andrew is a true inspiration to anyone who loves reading, writing, or both! I urge all listeners to go and check out one - or many - of his titles after listening to this episode! To find out more about all of Andrew's work, be sure to check out his pages below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealPhoenix13 Inst...