In this episode, we discussed Daniel's book "Iron Maiden at 50," which chronicles the band's history through various sections covering their early years to present day, including details about their lineup changes, visual branding, and cultural impact. Daniel shared insights about the book's creation process, including his approach to writing the text and the publisher's handling of visual elements, while also discussing the band's evolution from niche to mainstream popularity and their strong connection with fans. The conversation concluded with Daniel reflecting on his other writing projects and his positive experience working with Quarto Publishing, which has resulted in his books being widely available through various retailers.

In this episode, I spoke with Stevie Peavey about creating music videos, mainly focusing on his recent release of Deuce by KISS. Stevie gives a brief explanation of the process for animating action figures and synchronizing lyrics. He also spoke about his experience creating music videos for various bands while discussing his transition from working in the toy industry to becoming a music video director. You can find Stevie Peavey Films on YouTube and Instagram.

Tim Durling discussed his book "Unspooled" about 8-track tapes, which explores the format's history and collecting culture while combining personal biography with music collecting. The book's creation was inspired by a conversation with recent podcast guest Martin Popoff, who wrote the foreword, and was completed through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2021. Tim shared his extensive 8-track collection and experiences as a collector, while also discussing the format's history and popularity, including its continued production beyond the 1980s. Additionally, he promoted his other books, which focus on specific bands and artists.