Episodes
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
168 - Pods Like Us meets WV Uncommon Place
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Podcasting Passion: Insights and Experiences with JR Sparrow -
One of the shows that JR creates is WV Uncommon Place, which is a mix of great information about the state of West Virginia, as well as popular culture, and whatever else JR wants to highlight.
This episode sees Marv finding out what the inspiration was for JR getting into the world of podcasting, what continues to influence him, and how JR continues to mix it up, in order to keep the content fresh.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Marv chats with father and son David and Jackson about their show Apples and Oranges, where they place the albums of The Beatles and The Beach Boys up against each other, and see which they think wins out in a battle royale.
#beachboys #beatles #music #thebeachboys #thebeatles
https://www.linktr.ee/defdave/
https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
166 - Pods Like Us meets Tabletop Genesis
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Marv is joined by Andy Nicholes from 2 Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast tochat with Mike Lord and Tom Roche from Tabletop Genesis, a show where they look at the band Genesis, and other projects that the band members have been a part of over the years, including solo material by all of the members.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
165 - Pods Like Us meets Escaping Denver
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Marv chats with Brady Roberts and Mike Howurun, the creators of the cool audio drama Escaping Denver, as well as other great products (Nightwing: The Darkest Knight, Paper Champions, etc).
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
164 - Pods Like Us meets Cult Connections
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Marv chats with Ian from the show Cult Connections, where Ian picks three forms of media that have connections of some kind between each other.
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
163 - Pods Like Us meets George Brooks
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
WARNING - This episode contains material which some listeners might find upsetting.
Marv chats with George Brooks, CEO of non-profit organisation, the Metta Foundation, who work mainly in the areas of mental illness awareness. The conversation looks at different reasons for mental illness, depression, and other psychological issues.
#Metta #MettaFoundation #abuse #alcohol #depression #abuse #PhysicalAbuse #SexualAbuse #drugs #incarceration #MentalIllness#drugs #DomesticViolence
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
162 - Pods Like Us meets How To Be... Books
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Marv chats with Suswati Basu about How To Books, a show that looks at books that offer advice and help, and finds out what Suswati's essential reads are.
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
161 - Pods Like Us meets Cold War Conversations
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
An Insight into Cold War Conversations with Ian Sanders
In this podcast episode, host Martin 'Marv' Quibbell talks with Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations podcast about the importance of recording and sharing individual accounts of the Cold War period to keep the history relevant. Ian shares his experiences interviewing a varied range of guests, from military personnel to ordinary civilians with intriguing stories from this tumultuous period. They also discuss podcast creation and content delivery, along with recommendations for books and other podcasts to check out for those interested in learning more about the Cold War or general history.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 The Importance of History and Learning from the Past
02:17 Personal Experiences and the Cold War
02:45 The Cold War: Perspectives and Experiences
04:06 The Power of Propaganda
05:36 Inspiration Behind the Podcast
07:02 The Power of Personal Stories
08:01 Life in the Eastern Bloc
08:56 The Complexity of Life During the Cold War
11:15 The Power of Anecdotes and Personal Experiences
19:13 The Process of Starting the Podcast
22:22 Finding and Interviewing Guests
29:42 Recording and Producing the Podcast
32:21 Exploring Number Stations
32:52 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Recording and Editing
34:44 The Art of Podcasting: Logos and Music
35:06 Diverse Stories from the Cold War
39:51 The Power of Podcasting: Capturing History
46:49 Podcasting Challenges and Recommendations
52:19 Podcast Recommendations
55:10 Connecting with Cold War Conversations
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
The Pod Files 13 January 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Marv tells you what’s going on in the world of Pods Like Us, thanks a fellow podcaster for a great review, and includes some other bits and pieces.
He gives away information on forthcoming episodes to look forward to as well.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Mastering the Art of Audio Dramas & Screenwriting with Nicholas Tecosky
This podcast episode features a detailed interview with the multi-faceted creative artist Nicholas Tecosky, an accomplished writer, actor, producer, and co-founder of Atlanta’s Write Club.
The major focus lies in unraveling Nicholas' unique approach to writing audio dramas, emphasising the importance of outlining, multiple rewrites, and taking feedback on board.
Nicholas shared insightful anecdotes and experiences from his work in ’VHS’, ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 12 Ghosts’, 'Tomorrow's Monsters' and his upcoming project 'The Passage'.
A distinct aspect of his approach lies in maintaining an overarching narrative in his anthology series, as exemplified in '12 Ghosts'.
The artist also provided invaluable advice to aspiring writers, stressing the importance of careful practice and the openness to collaboration.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:20 Nicholas Tecoski's Career Journey
01:38 Transition from Acting to Writing
02:40 Exploring the Film Industry in Atlanta
03:46 The Art of Writing for Different Mediums
05:13 The Evolution of a Writing Career
05:53 The Art of Storytelling and Character Development
06:28 The Challenges and Rewards of Low Budget Writing
07:52 The Impact of Restrictions on Creativity
08:42 The Power of Suspense in Storytelling
11:22 The Role of Horror in Film and Literature
14:04 The Process of Creating 'Tomorrow's Monsters'
18:07 The Art of Creating an Engaging Anthology
26:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Voice Acting
31:47 The Art of Writing for Audio Dramas
37:38 The Role of the Actor in Bringing a Script to Life
43:00 The Process of Creating '12 Ghosts'
59:01 The Making of VHS: Initial Challenges and Budget Constraints
59:36 The Creative Process: From Idea to Script
01:00:14 The Power of Simplicity: Crafting Memorable Moments
01:00:56 Pushing Boundaries: The Art of Shock Value
01:01:39 The Production Journey: From Script to Screen
01:02:03 Character Development: The Art of Writing Silent Characters
01:02:23 The Art of Improvisation in Scriptwriting
01:02:56 The Magic of Unscripted Moments
01:03:29 Exploring the Works of Other Filmmakers
01:03:52 The Art of Storytelling: The Role of Improvisation
01:04:50 The Power of Collaboration in Filmmaking
01:05:04 The Writer's Journey: From Solitude to Collaboration
01:05:37 The Joy of Working with Actors
01:15:20 The Art of Deconstructing a Script
01:30:43 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
01:33:17 Reflections on Favourite Genre Films and Books
01:43:22 The Craft of Writing: A Journey of Persistence
01:47:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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