Episodes

  • Episode 17 - Travis Baldree
    Sep 28 2023
    In this episode, we hang out with New York Times bestselling author of the low-stakes cozy fantasy LEGENDS & LATTES. We discuss learning from narrating and the importance of reading out loud, writing methods, and how Travis' independently-published debut ended up as a NYT Bestseller.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 16 - Joe R. Lansdale
    Jul 17 2023

    Had as a blast with Joe as we talked about a whole slew of stuff, including writing racism and "The Drowned Man," as well as Joe's new releases.


    Joe R. Lansdale’s website: www.joerlansdale.com


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant

    Final Guys: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbu6WYsD4cdFY63Bvonc6w


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 15 - Josh Malerman
    Sep 4 2022

    Josh Malerman is one passionate guy, and hearing him talk is always an uplifting experience. In this episode, we discuss producing films and the scourge of Hollywood, methods of writing, video documenting the writing of a book, unique forms of marketing, and more.


    Josh Malerman’s website:  https://joshmalerman.com/


    Final Guys: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbu6WYsD4cdFY63Bvonc6w


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 14 - Ronald Kelly
    Aug 21 2022

    In this episode, we hang out with author Ronald Kelly and discuss his (highly recommended) autobiography SOUTHERN FRIED & HORRIFIED, as well as the fall of publishers, major changes in the industry over the years, and why he chooses not to independently publish. 


    Ronald Kelly’s website:  https://www.ronaldkelly.com/

    Ronald Kelly’s Author Central page:  https://www.amazon.com/Ronald-Kelly/e/B0055Q14YK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 13 - Tim Waggoner
    Jul 24 2022

    In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with award-winning author Tim Waggoner about writing TV/movie tie-ins and novelizations. 


    Tim Waggoner’s website: https://writinginthedarktw.blogspot.com/

    Tim Waggoner’s Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Waggoner/e/B001JP0XFM


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant


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    57 mins
  • Episode 12 - J. Thorn
    Jul 3 2022

    In this episode, we talk with author/podcaster/entrepreneur J. Thorn about podcasting, branching out beyond selling books, burning out, discovering new potential, and the dangers of Amazon exclusivity. 


    J Thorn’s website: https://jthorn.net/

    J Thorn’s Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/J-Thorn/e/B004ZVF3MK?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i3


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant


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    54 mins
  • Episode 11 - Tim Meyer
    Jun 5 2022

    In this episode, we hang out with Tim Meyer and talk screenplays, Worwmood being optioned for film, IngramSpark, small presses, self-publishing, and his new dino-western, Pteranodon Canyon.


    Tim Meyer's Website: https://timmeyerwrites.com/

    Tim Meyer's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timmmeyer11

    Tim Meyer's Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/Tim-Meyer/e/B009ISFTZ6/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant


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    58 mins
  • Episode 10 - Edward Lorn
    May 22 2022

    In this episode, we hang out with author/content creator Edward Lorn about writing under pseudonyms, ghostwriting, and hybrid publishing.


    Edward Lorn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdwardLorn

    Edward Lorn's Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Lorn/e/B0073M9ILU


    Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjasonbrant.com/

    Chad Lutzke’s author website: www.chadlutzke.com

    Jason’s So Bad It’s Good YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonBrant




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    1 hr