Wrote Podcast
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums
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S8Ep12: Larry Altmayer + Magpie Murders review
March 24, 2023 05:30 - 47 minutes - 69.8 MBLarry Altmayer, actor, producer, and writer, joins us to share his two films that are being sent to the film festivals: Favorite Son and Silver Fox. We discuss pursuing one's dreams and developing projects. We then review Magpie Murders and share what won our weeks! http://www.wrotepodcast.com/larry-altmayer/
S8Ep11: Brad Shreve + Bros review
March 17, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBBrad Shreve has embarked on a new podcast journey, Queer We Are, where he interviews normal folk and celebrities about the challenges they've faced and how they define their success. As though he were a guest on his own show, Brad shares his origin story with us while discussing the shows focus. We then review Bros with guest reviewer Albert Nothlit! http://www.wrotepodcast.com/brad-shreve/ https://www.queerweare.com/ https://www.albertnothlit.com/
S8Ep10: Eric Terino + The Power of the Dog review
March 10, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBEric Terino, poetic bard of the modern era, joins us to share his recent album, Innovations of Grave Perversity! He then shares how he's collaborated with others in recent years, and closes with a live performance of "Felt" from the album! Then we review The Power of the Dog, offer an apology to author Fiona Shaw, and share what won our weeks! http://www.wrotepodcast.com/eric-terino/ https://www.ericterino.com/
S8Ep09: Zoe Briskey + Spoiler Alert review
March 03, 2023 06:30 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBZoe Briskey, an exhilirating electronic pop artist from NYC, joins us to share her upcoming single, Better Than Ur Boyfriend! She then tells the hilarious story of the song's origin, and closes with highlighting her hilarious TikTok adventures! Then we review Spoiler Alert and share what won our weeks!
S8Ep08: Matthew Clark Davison + The World to Come review
February 24, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBMatthew Clark Davison, author of Doubting Thomas and the upcoming The Lab: Experiments in Working Across Genre, joins us to discuss the way his novel explores the sometimes daily fears LGBTQA+ folks STILL feel while at work and among well-meaning family. Then Liz Faraim joins us to review The World to Come! https://www.matthewclarkdavison.com/ https://lizfaraim.com/
S8Ep07: Liz Faraim + Tell It To The Bees review
February 17, 2023 06:30 - 40 minutes - 60.8 MBLiz Faraim, our guest reviewer this month AND author of the Vivian Chastain series (Canopy, Stitches and Sepsis, Concussion and Contentment) shares her upcoming novels then helps us review Tell It To The Bees and shares what won her week! https://lizfaraim.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/
S8Ep06: Annie Krabbenschmidt + Portrait of a Lady on Fire review
February 10, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 96 MBAnnie Krabbenschmidt, author of Fred: An Unbecoming Woman, joins us to discuss a lifetime of coming out, identity, acceptance, and media influence. Then Liz Faraim joins us to review Portrait of a Lady on Fire! https://www.annsplain.com/ https://lizfaraim.com/
S8Ep05: Melanie Mitzner + Everything Everywhere All at Once review
February 03, 2023 06:30 - 53 minutes - 77.4 MBMelanie Mitzner, author of the novel Slow Reveal, joins us to discuss building intimacy and trust in relationships and how that mirrors art, as well as capturing the 90s and NYC in her novel. She even reads a powerful 2-minute excerpt. Then Liz Faraim joins us to review Everything Everywhere All at Once! https://www.melaniemitzner.com/ https://lizfaraim.com/
S8Ep04: Josh Bookman + Sense8 review pt 4
January 27, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBJosh Bookman, author of the novel to: all the friends I killed, joins us to discuss the millennial experience regarding contemporary loneliness when friends pair off and move on, as well as the postponement of traditional benchmarks. Then Albert Nothlit returns for the final part of our review of Sense8's first season! https://www.joshbookman.com/ https://www.albertnothlit.com/
S8Ep03: Patricia Grayhall + Sense8 review pt 3
January 20, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBPatricia Grayhall, author of the memoir Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine, joins us to discuss her training to become a doctor before Roe v Wade, and her lifelong lessons about sustaining relationships. Then Albert Nothlit returns for part 3 of our review of Sense8's first season! http://www.wrotepodcast.com/patricia-grayhall/ https://www.patriciagrayhall.com/ https://www.albertnothlit.com/
S8Ep02: Emmett Patterson + Sense8 review pt 2
January 13, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 113 MBEmmett Patterson, contributing author to Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic joins us to discuss the LGBTQ, racial, and disability healthcare challenges that the recent pandemic highlighted. Then Albert Nothlit jumps returns for part 2 of our review of Sense8's first season!
S8Ep01: Dr JJ Kelly on Emotional Intelligence
January 06, 2023 06:30 - 43 minutes - 65.7 MBDr. JJ Kelly, founder of UnorthoDocs Inc., helps us kick off the New Year by sharing her HOLY SH*T series, and educating us on her no-nonsense approach to emotional intelligence, which in turns can facilitate creativity and joy!
S7Ep52: 2022 Yearly Wrap-up + Our Review of The Christmas House 2
December 30, 2022 06:30 - 32 minutes - 51.7 MBM.D. Neu helps us close out the year by reviewing The Christmas House 2! We share our honorable mention films, and discuss plans for the year to come! Happy New Year from us to you!
S7Ep51: Kevin Klehr + Our Review of The Holiday Sitter
December 23, 2022 06:30 - 54 minutes - 84.5 MBKevin Klehr shares his 2022 works: Virtual Insanity, Three Ghosts, and Winter Masquerade in audio. We then discuss his awards for Midnight Man, and announce his event at upcoming Sydney World Pride! Then M.D. Neu joins us to review The Holiday Sitter!
S7Ep50: Faith Mosley + Our Review of Happiest Season
December 16, 2022 06:30 - 44 minutes - 68.3 MBFaith Mosley shares her debut novel, Sky Court, which leads to talk about the importance of seeing ourselves reflected in fiction. Then M.D. Neu joins us to review Happiest Season!
S7Ep49: Gayleen Froese + Our Review of Christmas at the Ranch
December 09, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBGayleen Froese shares her novel, The Girl Whose Luck Ran Out, which leads to talk about the disparity between the way M/M vs M/F romances are viewed in detective novels, and the importance of authentic locations. Then M.D. Neu joins us to review Christmas at the Ranch!
S7Ep48: Gary Eldon Peter + Our Review of Matteo Lanes Advice Special
December 02, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBGary Eldon Peter shares his award-winning YA novel, The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen, which leads us to talking about the importance of young adult literature. Then Baz & Vance review Matteo Lane's The Advice Special and share who won their weeks.
S7Ep47: Albert Nothlit + Our Review of The Big Brunch
November 25, 2022 06:30 - 44 minutes - 67.6 MBAlbert Nothlit returns to share the conclusion of his scifi, humans colonizing an alien planet series with the novel: World Warden, which leads us to discussions about genetic memories and trilateral symmetry in biology. Then Baz & Vance review The Big Brunch and share who won their weeks!
S7Ep46: RL Merrill + Our Review of The Winchesters
November 18, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBR.L. Merrill returns to the show to share her recent novel: Sundowners, and explain why a hippie vampire just makes sense in the face of consipiracies that go back to a missing cult. Baz & Vance review The Winchesters and share who won their weeks.
S7Ep45: MD Neu + Our Review of My Policeman
November 11, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBM.D. Neu returns to the show to share his recent four works: the novels Volaria and Conspiracy, and the audiobooks for Conviction and The Calling. Baz & Vance review My Policeman, then M.D. Neu jumps back in to join in sharing who won our weeks.
S7Ep44: Dia De Los Muertos + Our Review of Queer for Fear
November 04, 2022 05:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBJoin us celebrating the close of horror month when author Michael G. Williams joins our review of Queer for Fear from Shudder, then all three of us share who won our weeks.
S7Ep43: Garrett Hutson + Our Review of Hocus Pocus 2
October 28, 2022 05:30 - 57 minutes - 85.4 MBGarrett Hutson unveils his latest historic novels, filled with espionage, intrigue, and a bit of cabaret. Then horror author Michael G. Williams joins our review of Hocus Pocus 2. Followed by Baz and Vance sharing who won their weeks.
S7Ep42: Polis Loizou + Our Review of Interview with the Vampire
October 21, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBPolis Loizou joins us to share his artful combining of storytelling, folklore, and the places he's lived. Then horror author Michael G. Williams joins our review of Interview with the Vampire. Followed by Baz and Vance sharing who won their weeks.
S7Ep41: Brenda Murphy + Our Review of Ginger Snaps
October 14, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBBrenda Murphy returns to share her joy in the flexibility of being a hybrid author! Then horror author Michael G. Williams schooling us on the hidden message of Ginger Snaps. Followed by Baz and Vance sharing who won their weeks. The Lesbian Review event link: https://www.thelesbianreview.com/events/specfic-reads/ The SIWC event link: https://www.siwc.ca/registration/
S7Ep40: RJ Theodore + Our Review of You're Killing Me
October 07, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBRJ Theodore joins us to share their unique blend of scifi and fantasy with their re-released Peridot Shift series! Then horror author Michael G. Williams returns to help us review You're Killing Me. Then Baz and Vance share who won their weeks.
S7Ep39: Let the Whore-er Begin with Our Review of They-Them
September 30, 2022 05:30 - 37 minutes - 58.6 MBMichael G. Williams returns as a guest reviewer to help us kick off a month of horror films, starting with Peacock's They/Them. Then Baz and Vance share who won their weeks.
S7Ep38– Michael G Williams + Our Review of Wildhood
September 23, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBMichael G Williams returns to discuss queer futures and queer joy as seen in his Servant/Sovereign and Autumn noir detective novels. We then review Wildhood and share who won our week. Media mentioned in this episode: SERVANT/SOVEREIGN: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0881J5BBZ New Life in Autumn: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1PJ8SYF Wildhood @ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11795652/ Follow Michael: https://michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Micha...
S7Ep37– OE Tearmann + Our Review of The Women
September 16, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBO.E. Tearmann returns to share their recent novel, Deuces Are Wild, which leads us to discussing the importance of organizing and educating before civil action is taken. Then Baz & Vance review The Women and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep36– Looking Ahead + Our Review of Firebird
September 09, 2022 05:30 - 36 minutes - 56.2 MBVance and Baz take a look ahead, review Firebird, and share who won their weeks.
S7Ep35– Redfern Jon Barrett plus Our Review of My Fake Boyfriend
September 02, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBDr. Redfern Jon Barrett returns to share his upcoming novel, Proud Pink Sky, which leads us to discussing the importance of breaking out of a binary mindset. Then Baz & Vance review My Fake Boyfriend and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep34 Lee Pulaski + Our Review of Uncoupled
August 26, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBLee Pulaski returns to share his latest novel, The Night of the Hodag. We discuss writing supernatural investigations, the importance of writing non-traditional relationships (three men in this case), incorporating local lore into writing, and the importance of local writing groups. Then Baz and Vance review Uncoupled and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep33– Victor Evans plus Our Review of The Sandman
August 19, 2022 05:30 - 58 minutes - 85.7 MBVictor D'Shawn Evans introduces us to his middle school mystery, The Case of the Missing Lightning Bat. We discuss why it's so importance to support works with characters of color and different sexualities, especially for young teens who are just starting to question. Then Baz and Vance review The Sandman and share who won the week for them!
S07Ep32– John Whittier Treat plus Our Review of Big Eden
August 12, 2022 05:30 - 38 minutes - 60.6 MBJohn Whittier Treat shares how his experience as a stutterer shaped his novel, First Consonants. We also discuss a bit about how the environment needs to be present in every story moving forward. Then Baz and Vance review Big Eden and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep31 – Ellie Johnson + Our Review of The Lake
August 05, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBEllie Johnson shares how her experience on a 450 mile canoe trip lead to writing The Barrens with her father, Kurt Johnson. We discuss a bit about coming out, co-writing with a family member, and the importance of storytelling. Then Baz and Vance review The Lake and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep30 – JP Jackson + Our Review of Dance of the 41
July 29, 2022 05:30 - 50 minutes - 76.8 MBJP Jackson returns to share his latest novels: A Tended Garden, Hood's Ride is Red, Cursed, and Devil's Due with us. Then Baz and Vance review Dance of the 41 and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep29 – J Marshall Freeman + Our Review of Umbrella Academy
July 22, 2022 05:30 - 47 minutes - 73.4 MBJ. Marshall Freeman returns to share his latest novel: Barnabas Bopwright Saves the City with us, and we then discuss how to make inactive adults believable in YA, as well as diversity and father/son themes. Then Baz and Vance review Umbrella Academy and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep28 – Frank W Butterfield + Our Review of Stranger Things
July 15, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBFrank W. Butterfield returns to share his latest novels: Situation, The Useful Uncle, and his upcoming The Seductive Sellout with us, and we then discuss his ability to weave mysteries in multiple decades as well as some of his more recent, modern tie-ins. Then Baz and Vance review Stranger Things and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep27 – Allen Ellenzweig + Our Review of Grace and Frankie
July 08, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 73.8 MBAllen Ellenzweig shares his biography George Platt Lynes: The Daring Eye with us, and we then discuss this photographer's life in the early and mid 1900s as a gay socialite. Then Baz and Vance review Grace and Frankie and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep26 – David S Pederson + Our Review of Love Victor 3
July 01, 2022 05:30 - 56 minutes - 83.9 MBDavid S. Pederson shares his two 1940s sleuths with us, and we then discuss his recent novel: Murder on Monte Vista, as well as his love of rendering floor plans and designs. Then Baz and Vance review season three of Love, Victor and share who won the week for t
S7Ep25 – Sven Davisson of Rebel Satori + Our Review of Queer As Folk
June 24, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBSven Davisson introduces us to Rebel Satori Press and its imprints: Queer Mojo, Queer Space, Arabi Manor, and The Library of Homosexual Congress. We then discuss their most recent release, Fever Spores: The Queer Reclamation of William S. Burroughs. Then Baz and Vance review Peacock's Queer as Folk and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep24 – Hans M Hirschi + Our Review of Fire Island
June 17, 2022 05:30 - 52 minutes - 79.2 MBHans M. Hirschi returns to discuss his novel Michel: Fallen Angel of Paris! We discuss how this minor character from an earlier novel has stayed with Hans waiting for his story to be told. Then Baz and Vance review Fire Island and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep23 – Veronica Carrera + Our Review of Tangerine
June 10, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 74.6 MBVeronica Carrera joins us to discuss her memoir 140 Miles of Life: A Remarkable Journey to Self Acceptance & Love! We discuss how she framed her themes of immigration, loss, faith, identity, love, and self acceptance within the legs of her Ironman experience. Then Baz and Vance review Tangerine and share who won the week for them!
S7Ep22 – Marcus James & Our Look at Queer Themes in Star Trek
June 03, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBMarcus James joins us to share his novel about sex, revenge, deceit, and affluenza - Where the Vile Things Are! Then Baz and Vance discuss queerness through the Star Trek series!
S7Ep21 – Stephen Graham King and Our Review of The Staircase
May 27, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBStephen Graham King joins us to share his latest space opera novel that features queer and disability themes, Ghost Light Burn. Then Baz & I share our review of the mini-series "The Staircase."
S07Ep20 – Tyler Boyle – Review of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
May 20, 2022 05:30 - 50 minutes - 74.1 MBTyler Boyle joins us to share his successes as an inspiring and energetic speaker and performer. He and Baz talk about the impact it can have when you share from the heart. Then Baz & I share our review of the older film "Midnight in the Garden of Goo
S7Ep19 – Greg Howard – Review of Latter Days
May 13, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 70.7 MBGreg Howard joins us to share his recent novels, Middle School's A Drag - You Better Werk! and The Visitors. We talk about writing for early adolescent readers in a way that opens conversations about life topics like self-discovery, racism, homophobia, bias, and forgiveness. Then Baz & I share our review of the older film "Latter Days."
S7Ep18 – Laury A Egan – I Got To Write The Lyrics
May 06, 2022 05:30 - 27 minutes - 42.6 MBLaury A. Egan joins us to share her recent novels, Wave in D Minor and Doublecrossed. We talk about artistic solitude, sexual ambivalence, psychological suspense, and revenge!
S7Ep17 – Todd Shewchuk – A Conversation Sparker – Our Flag Means Death
April 29, 2022 05:30 - 45 minutes - 65.4 MBTodd Shewchuk joins us to share his upcoming novel, A Family Divided. Baz and Vance also give their reviews of Our Flag Means Death, and then share what they're reading, watching, and listening to!
S7Ep16 – Ricker Freeman Burgoine – Oooh, Nerd Hot!
April 22, 2022 05:30 - 36 minutes - 53.6 MBJeffrey Ricker, J. Marshall Freeman, 'Nathan Burgoine tag-team the show to introduce their latest work, Three Left Turns to Nowhere. Each has written a novella about a young man on his way to a sci-fi convention when Fate intervenes and strands them in Hopewell where they find that thing they didn't know they needed. These three authors are so much fun, and it's easy to see how well they worked together!
S7Ep15 – James K Moran – Dramatic Shenanigans
April 15, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBJames K. Moran returns to share his latest work, the anthology Burly Tales, and tease his upcoming Fear Itself. Along the way we talk about love, loss, joy, horror, fairy tales, and the life of a writer and editor.