Pods Like Us

Marv chats with Sam about his show Autism Rocks, and about how he lives with autism.  #AutismRocks #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #podcast #podcasting #autism  https://autismrocksandrolls.com  https://patreon.com/podslikeus/ 

I Am The Podman is a show that looks at different Beatles related podcasts, so Marv gets the skinny on what The Podman looks for, their own taste in the band, and how they approach a subject that has so much written and spoken about already. 

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.  

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/ 

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.   

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). 

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. 

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 

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.  

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

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.

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  

Marv chats with Rod Spottiswood about the fantastic Elf Control, a behind the scenes look at the workings in Santa's workshop in the North Pole, including the characters Elphonse, Grumble, Elfis, and of course Mr and Mrs Clause, as well as other characters. Elf Control on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elfcontrol/ Listen to Elf Control - https://podfollow.com/1491294048/ Marv's links   

Marv is joined by Ken (The Comfortable Spot/The European Network), Stew (Stew World Order), George (Excelsior Journeys), Jared (Desert Skies), and Simon (Who Takes The Socks Off) to talk about Christmas films, and whatever else they feel like.  

Marv chats with Philip, the writer and creator of the timey wimey audio drama The Dial-Up, where a guy working as a call centre operative from home during the Covid lockdown answers a call from someone asking for tech support, which is of course what his job is all about. However, it becomes clear that their caller is ringing from 21 years in the past in 1999.  Marv and Philip talk about the creative process, using initial improvisation and actor's natural rapport with one another to create a coherent and well paced drama, with great gags, that also makes the show easily bingeable.  They also look at other time-travel related media, with a big emphasis on Doctor Who, as well as other audio dramas that they rate. 

Marv chats with Amanda about the true crime podcast, and they try to get to the bottom of people's interest in crime shows. 

Marv chats with Sarah and MJ about their Martin Scorsese related podcast, which at the time of recording there were no episodes released.  Filmmaker Martin Scorsese joined the film related social network Letterboxed, and posted films which he thought were good companion pieces to his own films. Sarah and MJ are going to work their way through these "companion" pieces, and the films of Marty, looking at where they share a vibe, cinematography similarities, and anything else.  https://x.com/LetsPartyMarty  https://www.instagram.com/letspartymartypod/ Marv's Links   

Marv chats with James from TeamWorks (co-host Phil wasn't available) about their gaming centred show, with a number of tangents thrown in for good measure. https://www.instagram.com/teamworkspodcast/ https://twitter.com/TWPod1/ Marv's Links 

Marv chats with Chris and Kev about their show, which started as an extension of their lifelong friendship, and their experience of being in bands.  Digging in the Dome - YouTube https://m.youtube.com/c/digginginthedome?shem=iosie https://www.digginginthedome.com/ https://twitter.com/DiggingDome https://www.instagram.com/digginginthedome/?hl=en  

Marv chats with Mr X and Kaleb about their flow of conscious show, and turn Pods Like Us into exactly that.  WARNING - this episode contains an incredibly tired Marv, and some bad language!