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An audio fiction podcast called the Dramatized Multigenre Comedy Anthology Podcast ... Show Full cast audio fiction with the Mindstream Players: The Dramatized Multigenre Comedy Anthology Podcast ... Show is original audio drama, silly absurd comedies, and reimagined classic radio. In the Radio Reborn podcast you can experience radio legends from a very silly new version of the 'Flash Gordon' radio series to a serious 'Dracula' in exciting new adaptations, alongside original audio comedy and ...
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Real, Raw, Relevant...Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s share it all...song creation, the highs (and lows) of the biz, fans, family, what they're up to now and a life lesson or two learned along the way. Here's your 'fly on the wall' moment, a chance to catch revealing insights into the person behind the music in a casual, laid back manner. Also, the audio quality sometimes gets rough around the edges. Nothing over produced here. Just real, raw engaging talk. .
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Writer, producer, comedian, and self-proclaimed "disaster feminist," Abby Holland went on a feminist cruise full of musicians and was inspired to share their stories. She talks to creative, fascinating and talented people while unpacking feminism imperfectly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abby-holland/support
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An epistolary novel, Lady Susan is an early work by Austen that was posthumously published in 1871. The short novel focuses on the self-serving eponymous anti-heroine, as she cunningly maneuvers her way through society in search of a wealthy husband for both her daughter and herself. Disregarding anything but her own selfish goals, Susan employs her charms to lure men and draw them into her web of deceit, no matter their age or status. Exploring issues including morals, manners, self-indulge ...
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Episode 242 / We're diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. 🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for a Wednesday chat about writing. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknow…
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Cherrill Rae Yates is a singer and recording artist best known as one half of The Raes singing duo which also featured her then husband, the late Robbie Rae. In this very raw and honest chat with host Dan Hare Cherrill reveals: her complicated personal and professional relationship with the narcissistic Robbie; details of the couples wildly success…
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Episode 241 / Whether you're an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and science fiction & fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn). Topics: How to match your platform to your p…
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Episode 240 / In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. Topics: Why brutal honesty is critical for collaboration How to spot trends Tips on how to incor…
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This is the 32nd episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: KEITH SHARP RETURNS, founder of the iconic Canadian music magazine Music Express and author of the book “Musi…
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Episode 239 / Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of Make a Big Impact with Your Book, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. Topics: Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yet Misconceptions around marketing: engage beyond book…
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This is the 31st episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: THOR, Canadian and U.S. bodybuilding champion, songwriter, singer, musician. In this bit Thor shares with Dan…
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Episode 238 / Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! Topics: Expectations for earnings Building a List Preview Promos Reader magnets Difference between pre- and post-novel reader magnets Creative reader magnets 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidk…
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Betty Anne Keller is a retired music promoter, Manager of Arts Culture Festivals and Events for the City of Waterloo, and producer of the acclaimed documentary ’Rock This Town’ which captures how vibrant the Kitchener/Waterloo area was musically back in the ‘60s,‘70s and beyond. In this fascinating chat with Dan Hare, Betty Anne talks about: brinin…
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Episode 237/Guest: Luke Mitchel, science fiction and fantasy author Topics: Luke’s transition from KU to wide and direct sales Self-editing and revisions and accepting your writing style Writing short stories to refresh the creative process Moving away from social media and focusing on email marketing and direct sales 💙 Become a supporter of the po…
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Chris Birkett is a multi award-winning singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer who has collaborated with many world-renowned artists including Sinead O’Connor, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, and more. He has a Grammy, four Junos, the Polaris Music Prize and three international AMPEX Golden Reel Awards for excellence in th…
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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine. If you've ever wondered how to make your charact…
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Les Stroud is a world famous adventurer, survival expert, musician, expert harmonica player, singer/songwriter, and perhaps best known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and host of the television series Survivorman. In this engaging, in depth and lively chat with Dan Hare, Les talks about: his vast musical influences; meeting an…
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Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent. Topics: Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing …
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Write us we would like to hear from you If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or any place you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes in the Dramatized Multigenre Comedy Anthology Podcast. Episode 1 Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford. Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon, Stephanie St…
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JAIMIE VERNON, musician, author, president of Bullseye Records, and creator of The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia series. In this jam-packed clip Jaimie talks about: being a punk musician in the early ‘80s and writing a book about that scene; writing several encyclopedias on the Canadian music scene; producing and distributing 6 CDs of independent…
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Episode 234 / Liz Shipton is a freelance writer, hybrid author, and full-time, off-grid, liveaboard sailor. She shares how changing her lifestyle to become a digital nomad created more time for writing and how she uses Tik Tok to market her books. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the…
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This is the 29 th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: SYLVIA TYSON, singer, songwriter, Order of Canada recipient, Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee and seven time…
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Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast and get access to the backlist of exclusive suppo…
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Terry Crawford and Rick Johnson are husband and wife bandmates who began performing together in 1971 in Winnipeg and have been doing so ever since. They formed The Terry Crawford band and Terry was nominated for a Juno in 1981 for Most Promising Female Vocalist. In this engaging chase with host Dan Hare, Terry and Rick chat about their versatile ca…
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Episode 232 / Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. Topics: Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to…
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This is the 28th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: FRANK MILLS, Canadian music icon, three time Juno award-winner, two time SOCAN classic award-recipient, keybo…
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Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episo…
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Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels! From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance. Why readers love this trope The need to maintain the core c…
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I got to chat with the amazingly talented Naomi Grossman (Pepper in American Horror Story!) who headlined at The Denver Fringe Festival and will be performing her show, American Whore Story, at The Edinburgh Fringe Fest 2024 for the whole month of August! If you're in Scotland, you should check it out at The Gilded Balloon Patter House. --- Support…
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Jeff “Jonesy” Jones - bassist extraordinaire, best known for his time with the bands Ocean, Red Rider and The Carpet Frogs chats with Dan Hare about his many projects and different career experiences including: his musical influences; joining the band Ocean when he was just 16 years old; his connections to Alex Lifeson and Lawrence Gowan; what he’s…
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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia. 💙 🎙 Become …
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Catherine McKinnon, singer and actress best known for her time on Singalong Jubilee and for popularizing the iconic Canadian classic song ‘Farewell To Nova Scotia’ is Dan Hare’s guest. In this chat 80 year old Catherine reveals career highlights including: why she almost didn't get to sing 'Farewell To Nova Scotia'; becoming friends, and working wi…
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Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to t…
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Keith Hampshire - has had a wide ranging career including, DJ, actor, commercial voice over artist, jingle singer, TV show host and singer of three songs that hit the Top 10 here in Canada. In this chat Keith shares much of his remarkable journey with host Dan Hare including: his work in Pirate Radio in the UK; how renovating apartments landed him …
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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the p…
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Bob Wegner, multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, and author of the Max Webster biography ‘High Class’ joins Dan Hare to talk about his book on this iconic band. In this superb chat Bob also shares: highlights from his own career in musical theatre and other ventures; the unique appeal of Max Webster and the many genres that influenced their sou…
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Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exc…
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Danny Casavant, guitarist extraordinaire best known as a member of the bands Graham Shaw and the Sincere Serenaders and The Bobcats joins Dan Hare for a fascinating chat about: the ‘60s Winnipeg music scene; his multiple styles of guitar playing and the bands he’s been a part of; getting together with Graham Shaw; working with Bob White and how the…
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Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the pod…
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This week Dan chats with Derry Grehan, songwriter and guitarist of the band Honeymoon Suite. Derry shares much from his long career including: his philosophy on songwriting and “serving the song; the longevity of Honeymoon Suite and the band’s signature sound; recording albums; opening for bands such as ZZ Top, Jethro Tull, Heart and others; why he…
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Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Do…
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This week Dan chats with Mike ‘Mudfoot’ McDonald, blues artist, songwriter, producer, Tribute artist and in-house music director at legendary Grossman’s Tavern. Mike shares highlights of his stellar music career including: jamming with the likes of Jeff Healey and Alannah Myles; his musical influences; stories of the Yonge Street Music scene, Gross…
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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming …
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Lisa Hartt, singer songwriter, guitar player and former lead of The Lisa Hartt band joins host Dan Hare to in a fascinating chat about: her adventurous, and sometimes dangerous, career; the variety of musical influences; what it was like living in L.A. and why she came back to Canada, and so much more. Find out about Lisa and her music @lisaharttmu…
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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We al…
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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing so…
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This is the 27th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: EDDIE SCHWARTZ, iconic songwriter, multi award-winner, and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who’s s…
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Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade b…
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Write us we would like to hear from you If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or any place you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes in the Dramatized Multigenre Comedy Anthology Podcast. Directed and edited by Tom Konkle. Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford. Starring Tom Konkle as F…
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Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give yo…
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This is the 26th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are: SASS JORDAN, Juno award-winner, talks about her new live concert album; working with the Montreal band The Bo…
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Write us we would like to hear from you If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Directed and edited by Tom Konkle. Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford. Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman, Stephanie Stearns Dulli…
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Ronnie Robson, iconic bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mixing/mastering engineer who has worked with, or recorded bass tracks, for the greatest acts in music such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, White Snake, Deep Purple, John Lennon, Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Goddo, Jethro Tull and many, many others. In this fascinating, music-filled c…
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