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With Raymond Benson and Zero Minus Ten

Suit Up! with Raymond Benson, author of Zero Minus Ten, the Black Stiletto, the Mad Mad Murders of Marigold Way and more. Today we’ll be talking James Bond, how Raymond became the first American continuation Bond novelist, the republishing of Zero Minus Ten, writing the Mad Mad Murders of Marigold Way during the Coronavirus pandemic, […]

With Matt Bird and The Secrets of Character

Suit Up! With Matt Bird on today’s episode of the show! He’s the author of The Secrets of Story and The Secrets of Character, two of the best books on writing I’ve read. In the interview, he’ll be sharing about the secrets to building strong characters, the use of irony in narrative, and why we […]

With Temple of Doom and Roland Hulme

Suit Up! With Temple of Doom, the best prequel ever made. Joining the show is Roland Hulme to share his thoughts and memories of Temple of Doom, and what he’s hoping for from Dial of Destiny. Support the show and get your own Suit Up! Mug https://my-store-dd0440.creator-spring.com/listing/suit-up-swag?product=1565 Follow Roland! https://www.instagram.com/rolandhulme/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/RolandHulme https://www.amazon.com/stores/Roland-Hulme/author/B005FLUXQA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

With Zorro Rides Again (1937) and Blake Powers | Road to Indy 5

On the road to Indy 5, we’re watching Zorro Rides Again (1937) and joined by Blake Powers from Bond Life Chicago to breakdown this serial from the 30’s and how its stunt work influenced Indiana Jones. Follow Blake! https://www.instagram.com/bondlifechicago/

With MacKenna’s Gold and Emmet Van Driesche

Today we’re joined on the show by Emmet Van Driesche as we continue down the road to Indy 5 with MacKenna’s Gold. Will film surprise us? Listen to find out! Follow Emmet! https://www.emmetvandriesche.com/

With Blake Powers (BondLifeChicago) and The Anthony Horowitz Bond Trilogy

We are joined on the Podcast today by Blake Powers from Bond Life Chicago. A fellow midwesterner, Blake offers his thoughts on the Anthony Horowitz Bond trilogy. We talk Trigger Mortis, Forever and a Day and With a Mind to Kill. All spoilers, all details, you’ve been warned! Check out Blake’s Work! https://www.instagram.com/bondlifechicago/

With Drew Hannush and Whiskey Lore

Why is whiskey spelled with and without an “e”? Drew Hannush, our guest today, tells us this and more as we discuss the myths, history and lore of whiskey. Drew is the host of the Whiskey Lore Podcasts, and author of a travel guide to Kentucky Bourbon. In addition to talking whiskey, we also touch […]

Becoming a Gentleman Spy | Travis Wesson

Have you ever wanted to be a spy? When we watch James Bond films, it’s easy to want the Double-O lifestyle (minus the torture), but so much of who he is comes from the skills he has. At Gentleman Spy Travis Wesson broke down the essential things for every aspiring Gentleman Spy in training to […]