Best Steven A McKay Podcasts (2025)

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Patricia Bracewell - author of the Emma of Normandy series. 44:07

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Patricia Bracewell's website: https://www.patriciabracewell.com/ Link Tree:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠⁠ Support us on Patreon:⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠ Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to⁠ ⁠https://ko-fi.com/rockpaperswords Patricia Bracewell is the author of the Emma of Normandy trilogy, which started…

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War Story 013: with Dan Darkes, Grenadier Guards 1:20:13

5d ago1:20:13

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Send us a text Dan Darkes served two tours of Afghanistan with the Grenadier Guards. He was injured during his second deployment, which led to his discharge from the army. You can find him on instagram: @dan_darkes Geraint's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B06XTKLWBM Signed copies available here: https://geraintjone…

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359: John Goblikon on The Steebee Weebee Show 48:21

9d ago48:21

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John Goblikon visits The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!!! We talk about: his appetite for Steebee's African Dwarf Frogs, John's habit of "squatting" inside Waymo-Self-Driving cars, Goblin Dating Experiences, SKOAL(Long Cut) classic straight smokeless tobacco endorsements, The Cheesecake Factory being John's favorite "Date Spot", John's fear …

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Introducing: Leylines 23:06

12d ago23:06

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Get ready for an adventure! ✨ We're thrilled to share the first episode of Leylines with you, a fantastic audio drama we think our Alpha 8 listeners will absolutely love. If you grew up loving those classic 80s and 90s sci-fi movies – you know, the ones that blended big ideas with heartfelt stories, like E.T. or even the epic feel of WarGames – the…

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Ale/beer consumption throughout history! Pete Brown tells us some drinking stories! 49:15

16d ago49:15

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Pete Brown's website: https://www.petebrown.net/ Link Tree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords Pete Brown is a British author, journalist, broadcaster and consultant specialising in food and drink…

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War Story 012: Sword Beach, with Stephen Fisher 2:34:06

16d ago2:34:06

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Send us a text Stephen Fisher is a freelance archaeologist and historian specialising in 20th century maritime warfare. He is the author of Sword Beach: The Untold Story of D-Day's Forgotten Victory You can find Stephen on twitter @seaspitfires and instagram @stephenfisheruk Stephen's book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Beach-Unt…

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MJ Porter - Vikings, Saxons, swearing in historical fiction and much more! 52:07

30d ago52:07

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M.J. Porter is an author of historical fiction and nonfiction. She has written about Anglo-Saxons and Vikings as well as three twentieth-century mysteries and Viking age/dragon themed fantasy. She is a prolific hybrid author, with independently published and traditionally published books. We met up with MJ at the HNS Conference last year for a quic…

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358: Camgirl (pt.4) on The Steebee Weebee Show 48:35

1M ago48:35

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Camgirl visits The Steebee Weebee Show for the 4th time!! We talk about: her being able to self-manage her music career as an independent musician, thoughts on Coachella Valley and Arts Festival, the "greatness" of Charlie xcx in the hyperpop scene, the dope beats of A.G. Cook, the group-New Jeans: a South Korean girl group formed by ADOR, her expe…

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357: William Gude pt.2 on The Steebee Weebee Show 54:12

2M ago54:12

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William Gude joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 2nd time!!! We talk about: updates on his participation in the Scientology protests, him being detained at UCLA campus during the Gaza war standoff between law enforcement and pro-Palestinian protesters, how mayor-Karen Bass handled the "aftermath" of the LA wildfires, the "homelessness" crisis in …

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RPS NEWS! Plus Dire wolves? We chat about bringing things back from earlier periods in history. What would YOU bring back? 45:07

2M ago45:07

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Link Tree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords Buy UPRISING, this week's sponsor from Paul Bernardi! Buy link for Paul Bernardi's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F38L728Z We don’t have a guest …

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War Story 009: Chris Binch, The Parachute Regiment 1:41:52

2M ago1:41:52

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Send us a text Chris Binch served with the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment on operations in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, and the Balkans, and worked extensively on the private security circuit. He is now a firefighter and host of The Old Para Podcast, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4oHlVmxAjog1Dz6BDByNfQ Geraint's n…

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356: Jeremiah Watkins pt.5 on The Steebee Weebee Show 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Jeremiah Watkins joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 5th time!! We talk about: his newest Einstein Brother's Bagel commercial that he directed and starred in, another Korean man named Crisco who stopped by Trailer Tales Podcast, him going on the road with Adam Ray(Dr Phil) doing shows in amphitheaters, reminiscing on old Scissor Brothers songs fr…

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Introducing: Bayou’s Wrath 16:31

2M ago16:31

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While we are pounding the keyboard writing season two of Alpha 8, we wanted to share another incredible audio drama your ears will love. 🎧 Bayou’s Wrath — a Black-led audio drama rooted in Southern horror, folklore, and family legacy. Think Lovecraft Country meets Queen Sugar. The story follows sisters Leah and Michelle when they return to Natchez,…

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Book cover design! Oliver Bennett from MORE VISUAL joins us to discuss current and future trends and the threat (or otherwise) of AI to creatives. 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords Our guest today has designed countless book covers, including all of Steven’s independently published books! Oliver Bennett is a graphic designer and co-fo…

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Jason Kingsley OBE - Modern History TV & Rebellion - Judge Dredd, 2000AD, Sniper Elite & more! 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

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Link Tree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords⁠ Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords⁠ Our guest today is Jason Kingsley, an incredibly successful businessman and a technologist who is also obsessed with the past. He is CEO of Rebellion…

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My Moms an Alien (Season One Supercut, Part II) 1:13:39

3M ago1:13:39

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Alpha 8 is a family drama fiction podcast that takes a wild turn when an alien crash-lands on Earth and swaps places with the head of the household—Mom. This is part two of the Alpha 8 season one supercut. Alpha 8 features the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michael, JASMINE ASHANTI as Larson and Alpha 8, JESSI MECHLER as Samantha, TODD GAJDUSEK as Dr…

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My Moms an Alien (Season One Supercut, Part I) 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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Alpha 8 is a family drama fiction podcast that takes a wild turn when an alien crash-lands on Earth and swaps places with the head of the household—Mom. This is part one of the Alpha 8 season one supercut. Alpha 8 features the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michael, JASMINE ASHANTI as Larson and Alpha 8, JESSI MECHLER as Samantha, TODD GAJDUSEK as Dr…

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354: Calvin Mckay on The Steebee Weebee Show (Special Street Edition) 23:32

3M ago23:32

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Calvin Mckay joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!! I met him outside of In and Out Burger and he was living on the streets. He is also a background actor, and previously did a movie with Nicholas Cage!!. Go this week to: www.youtube.com/steebeeweebee to watch. ** Now on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CdSwyV ** Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239PO Li…

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Donovan Cook - WODEN'S SPEAR! Vikings, Norse mythology and more... 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ You can buy us a beer and get a shoutout too, by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords Donovan Cook is the author of the Ormstunga Saga series set in the Viking world and inspired by his interest in Norse Mythology. His second series, The Charlemagne's Cross Series, is p…

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355: Shapel Lacey (part 3) on The Steebee Weebee Show 57:20

3M ago57:20

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Shapel Lacey joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 3rd time!!! We talk about: his newest Comedy Special: "Three Dads, Two Moms", Bobby and Shapel going to the Korean Spa, the "benefits" of attending "Anger Management" courses, the "brilliance" of Eddie Murphy and Damon Wayans, Robert Townsend's "classic" movie-Hollywood Shuffle, Kung Fu Hustle, Sha…

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Introducing: Greater Boston 12:38

3M ago12:38

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This week, we're excited to share another captivating audio drama from one of our favorite creators. Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast fiction podcast crafted by Bostonians, blending the real and the unreal in an alt-universe urban fantasy. In this imaginative world, the Red Line subway secedes to form an independent city that roams beneath …

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Edoardo Albert - History, archaeology, Warhammer, swords, writing & more! 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

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Support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Today’s guest is Edoardo Albert. Edoardo is a British writer of Italian and Sri Lankan descent. He writes about Britain in the early medieval period (between the Romans leaving and the Normans arriving), the 40th millennium in the Warhammer universe…

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War Story 008: Carl Williams, Royal Tank Regiment 1:57:40

3M ago1:57:40

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Send us a text Carl Williams grew up in a military family and joined the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in 2003. During his second tour of Iraq Carl was stationed at Basra Palace, which came under daily attack in a summer of heavy fighting. Eventually the British soldiers were ordered to leave the city after a cease fire was agreed with the enemy - a deci…

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353: Existereo on The Steebee Weebee Show 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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Existereo joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!!! We talk about: him growing up in Hollywood, the changes in Los Angeles, the "commercialism" of graffiti thru the years, how the Shapeshifters formed, the album cover for Adopted By Aliens-with Marshall Applewhite + Yoda on the cover, the documentary-"Can't Be Stopped"-about the CBS graffit…

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A Man Dies But Once - Matthew has a new novella OUT NOW! 10:18

4M ago10:18

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Matthew Harffy has a brand new Western novella out NOW, and it's a prequel to his novel DARK FRONTIER. Buy it on Amazon, but first give this episode a listen, it's a good laugh. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Dies-But-Once-Frontier-ebook/dp/B0DYJV6KF1

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Introducing: Forgive Me! 26:20

4M ago26:20

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This week we want to share another great audio drama to check out. Forgive Me! strives to portray a heartfelt and human story about modern faith that is at times funny, frank, engaging, sad, respectful, and critical of the community it takes place in. About the Show Forgive Me! tells the story of Father Ben, a try-hard young Catholic priest who was…

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Writing for videogames/writing exciting novels - we discuss two great topics today! 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

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Support us on Patreon from just £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Today we're going to cover a couple of subjects. One that will be of use to all aspiring writers and anyone who is interested in the mechanics of writing a page-turner. The other will be interesting to anyone who would like to see behind the scenes of the p…

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War Story 007: with Andrew Williams, Parachute Regiment 1:50:35

4M ago1:50:35

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Send us a text Despite a turbulent upbringing, Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military s…

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Long live the King! King of Wessex is out now. 3:55

4M ago3:55

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KING OF WESSEX is out today! You can now buy the whole trilogy in paperback or on Kindle . Steven is really excited to see what people think of the way the story ends ... UK LINK USA LINK

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352: Ari Shaffir on The Steebee Weebee Show 58:29

4M ago58:29

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Ari Shaffir joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 1st time!!! We talk about: rescued dogs & getting Duke at The Maricopa Shelter in AZ., how Ari learned how to do "crowd work" doing stand up comedy, Bobby telling Ari that your not a real comic until you "bomb" 100x's on stage, the "unnatural" act of comedy of "stand up comedy"-and needing validatio…

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Elizabeth Fremantle interview - FIREBRAND book/movie & lots more! 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

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If you enjoy the show please support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast ELIZABETH FREMANTLE is an award winning author of historical fiction. Her most recent novel, DISOBEDIENT, about the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi, won the HWA Gold Crown 2024. Her first novel, QUEEN'S GAMBIT, abo…

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Giles Kristian - Camelot, Lancelot, Vikings, boy bands and more! 1:13:21

4M ago1:13:21

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Please support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month and get bonus episodes including exclusive updates on the creation of our 2025 Xmas novella: patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast We're republishing this classic episode as we'll be doing a panel with Giles and Patricia Bracewell on February 8th with the HISTORY QUILL CONVENTION. During the …

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Special Episode: Celebrating Black History 18:14

5M ago18:14

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We're celebrating Black History Month on the Alpha 8 feed by spotlighting some wonderful audio dramas crafted by Black creatives. Join us as we showcase trailers from award-winning fiction podcasts that will captivate, inspire, and expand your podcast library from historical fiction to folklore. Here are the links to all the shows: The Coach - http…

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351: Felipe Esparza (part 2)on The Steebee Weebee Show 54:12

5M ago54:12

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Felipe Esparza joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 2nd time!!! We talk about: party crews in Los Angeles in the 90's, how he got his start in comedy and meeting comedian-Paul Rodriquez, The British Invasion of ska music hitting the states with bands like-The English Beat, The Specials, and Madness, his experience with The Comedy Store and meeting…

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What other genres do historical fiction fans enjoy, and why? 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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Support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month for great perks: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Today we thought we’d take a look at other literary genres that fans of historical fiction particularly enjoy, and why it might be the case. Now, we haven’t completed a scientific study or even conducted a poll on readers’ habits so …

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Introducing: Windfall 34:23

5M ago34:23

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Did you know season two of Windfall was released last December? If you haven't checked out the series, now is the perfect time! Check out this week's share, Surviving! About Windfall Windfall is a dystopian sci-fi/fantasy epic from the team that brought you Forgive Me! Ever since the tyrannical Wanda’s castle appeared in the clouds above Windfall C…

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The Trojan War with A.D. Rhine! 1:09:30

5M ago1:09:30

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Support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast A. D. Rhine is the pseudonym of Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson. Ashlee holds graduate degrees in medieval history from the University of St. Andrews and theological studies from Duke University. Danielle holds a master of arts in law and diploma…

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David Gemmell - LEGEND A Patreon Bonus Episode 41:07

6M ago41:07

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Happy New Year listeners! Patrons get bonus episodes every month and we thought we’d share one with you so that you can get a taste of what you are missing. We’ve done episodes on all sorts of topics from reviews of movies and TV series, aspects of writing and publishing and, in …

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Christmas 2024 greetings! Here's to 2025! 1:59

6M ago1:59

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Thank you listeners for your support in 2024. We've had an AMAZING year, topped off by our time at the HNS Conference, and it's all thanks to your support. Cheers, and here's to a great 2025 for us all. If you enjoy the show and feel like you could support us for as little as £1 a month, check us out on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other grea…

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2024 Christmas Special - books, movies, music & more! 54:04

6M ago54:04

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Support us on Patreon, where you can even give a loved one a GIFT subscription: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Welcome to the RPS Xmas Special 2024! We take a look at some of the best seasonal books like Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol", movies like Lethal Weapon (!), and all the classic music we enjoy at this time of year. Lik…

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Lord of the Rings & lots more with publisher/author Jane Johnson! 1:07:27

7M ago1:07:27

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Jane Johnson is from Cornwall and has worked in the book industry for 30 years as a bookseller, publisher and writer. For many years she was responsible for publishing the works of JRR Tolkien, and later worked on Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, spending months i…

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Matthew's new book - Shadows of the Slain out Dec 5th! 24:08

7M ago24:08

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Matthew Harffy has a new book out on December 5th called Shadows of the Slain. We chat about it in this episode, and you can buy it at the link below! Buy the book: https://mybook.to/ShadowsOfTheSlain Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre…

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Ian Mortimer - Time Traveller's Guides, oldest pubs in England & tons more! 1:21:53

7M ago1:21:53

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Dr Ian Mortimer is best known as the Sunday Times-bestselling author of the four Time Traveller's Guides - to Medieval England, Elizabethan England, Restoration Britain and Regency Britain - as well as four critically acclaimed medieval biographies, a prize-winning novel and seve…

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War Story 006: Lee West, Royal Marines 1:02:55

7M ago1:02:55

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Send us a text Lee West is a former Royal Marines Commando, adventurer and author. On today's episode we discuss his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006. If you have a War Story that you want to share contact us at [email protected] Connect with Lee on Twitter/ X: @Royal_Marine_LW Instagram: @l.g._west Youtube: https://www.youtube…

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The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory RELEASE DAY! 7:31

7M ago7:31

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https://mybook.to/HereticPriorySteven's new winter novella is out today! Well, it's actually TWO stories in one collection - The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory is the main story, a novella that sees Tuck, Will and Little John joining forces again to investigate some eldritch happenings at a medieval priory just before Xmas. The second tale, The Chri…

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THE THICKET, Metallica & HP Lovecraft - Joe R. Lansdale talks to us today! 57:58

8M ago57:58

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Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ We're thrilled to welcome a true writing legend to the podcast today, and one of my favourite authors! With a career spanning over four decades, Joe R. Lansdale is the award-winning author of more than 50 novels and countless short stories, spanning horror, crime, westerns, and…

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New Xmas song, OUT NOW! "Wassail The Night Away" 1:49

8M ago1:49

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Last year we released a festive rock song called "Christmas is Coming" (you can find the normal version AND an acoustic version on streaming services) and we had so much fun that we decided to do it again this year. "Wassail The Night Away" is our best song yet! We hope you all love it and it helps make Christmas 2024 the best one ever. Find it on …

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Veteran State Of Mind Episode 222: with James Glancy 52:20

8M ago52:20

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Send us a text Former Royal Marine Commando officer and filmmaker James Glancy joins us to discuss his latest release: 'AFGHANISTAN - The greatest foreign policy disaster since Vietnam' Out NOW on Substack at Outpost Studios: http://outpoststudios.net Connect with James on Instagram: @jaglancy On X (Twitter): @jaglancy Support the show…

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350: Erik Griffin (pt.7) on The Steebee Weebee Show 46:40

8M ago46:40

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Erik Griffin joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 7th time!! We talk about: my horrible video game set-up, him being a new "father" to his son, his grown relationships with his Twitch supporters, Erik slated produce my brother's first comedy special, the "random scenarios" that take place while playing Call Of Duty-WARZONE, him moving to new home …

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Bonus Episode: Actors' Hopes for Season Two 6:14

8M ago6:14

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In this special bonus episode, some members of our talented cast share their hopes and dreams for their characters in the upcoming season of Alpha 8. That's right, we are working on season two of the series and plan to bring you along. We'll be sharing some of the creative process, diving deep with some of the cast and more. Learn more about your a…

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