Best Metal Detectors Podcasts (2025)

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Metal Detecting - A Lucrative Side Hustle 12:52

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Metal Detecting - A Lucrative Side Hustle Read more about how to turn your passion for metal detecting into a lucrative side income: https://detectorformetal.com/how-to-make-money-metal-detecting-ultimate-guide/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier reso…

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Episode 53: Toothpaste Engineers And Metal Detectors 1:22:44

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How does a conversation jump from metal detecting to toothpaste to strawberry flavoring? Well, you're about to find out. Jared is out this week, so jump into a crazy conversation as Chris is joined, once again, by Caleb, but this time there's no supervision!

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XP Deus II - Deep Dive 9:54

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XP Deus II Deep Dive Read more about our views of the XP Deus II detector: https://detectorformetal.com/xp-deus-2-initial-impressions/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource for metal detecting tips, techniques, and treasure hunting strategies. W…

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Encaustic Painting! 16:37

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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with artist Carol Aaron about her love of encaustic painting. That's an art form that doesn't use the sorts of paints you're probably more familiar with (like oils or acrylics) but instead a mixture of beeswax, resin, and pigment. It's been around for a couple thousand years, but it's not very well…

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Episode 52: Learning With Liz - Plot Twists vs Plot Reveals 1:07:26

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Bro! Do you even plot? Do you know a plot twist when you see one? One about a plot reveal? Hey, those sound like the same thing, right? Well, they are actually different aspects of plot creation. "But how do they differ?" one might ask, and we're so very glad you did. Join Jared and Chris as they sit down, once again, with the talented Liz Verity t…

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Essential Metal Detecting Tools and Techniques 12:39

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Essential Metal Detecting Tools and Techniques Read more about the essential metal detecting tools and techniques for beginners: https://detectorformetal.com/8-must-have-tools-for-metal-detecting-like-a-pro/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource…

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S5B5 THE FBI REPORT: WHY ACTIVE SHOOTER NUMBERS ARE DROPPING – AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO CHANGE 25:24

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This week on Stop the Killing, we’re bringing you some rare and cautiously optimistic news. Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit breaks down the newly released FBI 2024 Active Shooter Report, and the headline is striking: 📉 A 50% decrease in active shooter incidents across the United States. But what does that really mean? Are prevention efforts work…

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High-End Metal Detector Technology Deep-Dive 19:53

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High-End Metal Detector Technology Deep Dive Read more about the very cool technology packed into high-end metal detectors! https://detectorformetal.com/high-end-metal-detectors-comparison/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource for metal detecti…

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Go! 15:24

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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Bart Jacob about his decades-long love of the board game Go. He was introduced to the game in 1979 as a grad student and has been a dedicated player for nearly half a century. That's a pretty long time, but just a blip in the 3500 years or so that the game has been played. We'll hear some audi…

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BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING 30:22

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BONUS: BLOODSHED BADDIES x STOP THE KILLING In this bonus episode, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Bloodshed Baddies podcast—where our very own Katherine Schweit joins Lex and Sam for an unfiltered, fascinating, and sometimes funny deep dive into her career and mission. From her early days in journalism to becoming the FBI’…

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Optimal Timing Strategies for Metal Detecting 21:40

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Optimal Timing Strategies for Metal Detecting Read more about how to time you next metal detecting adventure at our website: https://detectorformetal.com/best-times-to-go-metal-detecting/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource for metal detecting…

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Metal Detecting! 17:41

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With this episode, we’re going back to the show’s beginnings; this was one of the earliest interviews we recorded, way back when This Is My Thing was just an idea for a show that we were hoping would make it onto the airwaves and/or podcast streams someday. It took a little while, but we’re happy to bring it to you now. On this episode of This Is M…

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Finding Treasure with a Metal Detector 14:00

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Finding Treasure with a Metal Detector Read more about these detectors and more on our website: https://detectorformetal.com/7-best-places-to-go-metal-detecting/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource for metal detecting tips, techniques, and tre…

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Underwater Torpedo League! 15:43

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Lesley Murray grew up as a competitive swimmer, so she was already pretty comfortable in the water when she decided (on a whim, she says) to take a Deep End Fitness class. She fell in love with the practice, which led her to Underwater Torpedo League. Now she loves the sport, which she finds both meditative and exciting (it's 'meditating on fire,' …

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S5 B3 CANCER, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL CAR ATTACK 49:02

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Season 5 – BONUS 3: CANCER UPDATE, BOOK RELEASE, LIVERPOOL ATTACK This bonus episode of Stop the Killing is a deeply personal and powerful one. 🎧 Sarah shares her stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how she's navigating life on a new form of targeted therapy that’s giving her quality of life and a surprising amount of hope.📘 Katherine unveils her brand-ne…

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Best Metal Detectors of 2025 10:19

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Best Metal Detectors of 2025 Read more about these detectors and more on our website: https://detectorformetal.com/5-best-metal-detectors-for-any-budget/ About Detector For Metal Podcast Unearth hidden treasures and connect with history through "Detector For Metal Podcast," your premier resource for metal detecting tips, techniques, and treasure hu…

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Triathlon! 17:20

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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we're talking about a thing that's kind of three things -- the triathlon, a competitive sport that combines swimming, running, and cycling into one very challenging race. On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Tiffany Saunders and Caitlin Saunders about their shared love of triathlon. They met o…

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Bounty Hunter Tracker Showdown: IV -vs- Pro 16:20

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Bounty Hunter Tracker Showdown: IV -vs- Pro Read more about these detectors and more on our website: https://detectorformetal.com/bounty-hunter-tracker-iv-vs-tracker-pro-a-seasoned-detectorists-perspective/By Detector For Metal

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Cowboy Golf! 10:31

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Several years ago, while looking for ways to improve at golf, Steve Merritt created a game on his property in Wimberley, Texas. Before long, that game had a name -- Cowboy Golf. And not long after that, Cowboy Golf had an annual event -- the Three Steves and a Dan tournament. As one might guess, that yearly tournament involves Steve Merrit, two add…

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Episode 51: Know The Rules Before You Break Them 52:27

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Is wrestling real? Maybe. But one thing's for sure: wresters are incredible athletes and have to be masters at their craft to pull off the feats they do in the ring. If you want to create great things, you have to work on becoming great and honing your skills, you also have to learn all the rules that make what you're doing good. Once you understan…

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Nokta Legend vs Minelab Equinox 900 Depth Test 11:39

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Nokta Legend vs Minelab Equinox 900 Depth Test Read more about these detectors and more on our website: https://detectorformetal.com/testing-the-nokta-legend-and-minelab-equinox-900-a-month-of-real-world-depth-testing/By Detector For Metal

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LEGO! 17:43

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This week we’re talking with Ben Rollman about his longtime love of LEGO. Like a lot of AFOLs (Adult Fans Of LEGO), Ben’s affection for the plastic brick began in childhood, then went through a ‘Dark Age’ when it loosened its grip on him. But as an adult, Ben's love of LEGO came back with a vengeance and now he builds LEGO sets, collects LEGO sets,…

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Episode 50: Learning With Liz - Diversity Of Characters 1:14:40

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Do you know how to make your characters jump off the page with their own unique personalities? The world you create needs characters, and those characters must have...character! Join Jared and Chris as they chat with Liz about the importance of giving your characters the diverse personalities that will make them each unique and make your readers fa…

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Minelab Equinox 900: A Detectorist’s In-Depth Review 26:15

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Minelab Equinox 900: A Detectorist’s In-Depth Review Read more about this detector and more on our website: https://detectorformetal.com/testing-the-nokta-legend-and-minelab-equinox-900-a-month-of-real-world-depth-testing/By Detector For Metal

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Permanent Jewelry! 12:10

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When Lyzz Donelson retired from her job as an Austin firefighter a couple of years ago, she knew she'd find other ways to keep busy -- she already had a few ideas on a list. But then she surprised herself by falling in love with something that wasn't on her radar at all: making permanent jewelry. Now she attends artists' markets and private parties…

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Episode 49: A Chat With Lynn 1:15:33

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More stories after Duncan the Dragon? Absolutely! Author Lynn Combs is back and she is going strong. Join Jared and Chris as they talk about new children stories in the works, progress on on Avalina's tale, and upcoming events with Lynn. And, as always, travel with them down the warrens and ways that twist and turn in unimaginable directions.…

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Minelab Gold Monster 1000: A Gold Hunter’s Deep Dive 25:15

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Detector For Metal Podcast Episode #1: Minelab Gold Monster 1000: A Gold Hunter’s Deep Dive Read more about Minelab's Gold Monster 1000 at our website: https://detectorformetal.com/minelab-gold-monster-1000-review-best-detector-for-gold-prospecting/By Detector For Metal

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Agressive Roller Skating! 11:05

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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we talk with Rae Loos about aggressive roller skating! This episode comes to us from my friend Zahra Crim, who until recently was KUT’s Community Producer. Zahra’s moved on to go to grad school and new adventures, but before leaving, they worked on this piece for the show. It’s kind of a full-circle moment. The …

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Episode 48: Preaching and Monologues and Diatribes, Oh my! 1:07:16

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We all have things we're passionate about. Ideas. Moral quandries. Philosophical perspectives. When it comes to story telling, remember: It's about the story. Join Jared and Chris as they talk about the pitfalls of monologuing and embedding your world views into the stories you tell. What does that do to readers? How can you avoid falling into the …

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Vintage Railroading! 12:56

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Some folks like to watch trains or photograph trains or build model trains, but for Marc Opperman only the real thing will do. His love of trains led him to become a student conductor on a real, functioning vintage train, or what he calls '12 inch to the foot scale.' We'll talk about Marc's lifelong love of trains, the responsibilities of being con…

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Episode 47: Caleb's Turn To Write 59:47

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Have you tried wring and just can't get the story out of your brain fast enough? Caleb has been there, tried that, and that was enough. For now, he won't be a writer. Join Jared and Chris as they have another discussion with Caleb and dive into his thoughts and challenges around writing a story.

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Tattoos! 21:55

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We're talking with Dan Schumacher about his love of tattoos and about the tattoo collection he's amassed on his person over the years. This episode of This Is My Thing comes to us from my friend and fellow KUT producer Juan Garcia. Dan was Juan's faculty adviser back in his college radio days, and they share an affinity for tattoos. This is My Thin…

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Episode 46: Learning With Liz - Story Stakes 1:19:40

3M ago1:19:40

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Steaks... no, stakes! What kind of stakes does your story have? Steaks or stakes? Or, maybe a little bit of both? Stories need stakes, and if your story already has stakes, maybe it needs higher stakes. Join Jared and Chris in another episode with Liz Verity as they talk about the importance of story stakes.…

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Meteorites! 15:34

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On this episode of This Is My Thing, we talk with Mendy Ouzillou about his fascination with meteorites and get a tour of part of his large collection. This is My Thing is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast by making a donation at supportthispodcast.org…

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Ukulele! 12:37

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You'll hear from Nancy Leeper and Linda Parrish. Nancy and Linda are two members of the Austin Ukuladies, a group of six friends who took up the ukulele in retirement. All six of the Ukuladies meet up every Wednesday afternoon to catch up, chat, and perhaps most importantly, play the ukulele together. Over the last few years, they’ve developed a la…

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Curling! 16:18

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You'll hear from Dave Danenfelzer about his love for curling – ‘the kind you do on ice,’ as he puts it. Dave’s been curling all his life; he was taught by his grandfather as a kid and has been playing the sport ever since. When he moved from his native Wisconsin to Texas in the 1990s (‘I did it for love,’ Dave says), he thought his curling days wer…

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Sword Fighting! 20:49

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You'll hear from Anna Beard about her love of swords and sword fighting. For Anna, that love started early, through exposure to pop culture that featured swords made of lasers (Return of the Jedi) and steel (Lord of the Rings). “A book's not worth its salt unless somebody’s swinging a long sword at some point and talking about the name of their swo…

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Lumber Milling! 16:19

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You'll hear from JD Murphy about lumber milling! The milling of lumber doesn’t have to be a job and it doesn’t have to happen at a lumber mill – JD has spent the past few years milling wood right in the middle of his Cedar Park driveway (his neighbors have been mostly supportive of his hobby, he says, though he suspects the HOA doesn’t love it). Fo…

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Flag Football! 11:05

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We’re talking with Richard Samuel about his love of flag football. Rich has the great good fortune to be talented at both art and football, two of his lifelong loves (his third great love is comic books, something he and I bonded over when we met). He played football in high school, in college, and then professionally in Europe before getting a job…

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Episode 45: Extras!! 51:22

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Sometimes things don't make it into a book, and sometimes those things are still fun to hear, read, or discover. There are plenty of parts that got cut from A Flight From Shadows, and there will be cuts from future books, too. But sometimes readers get a glimpse at those parts that didn't make the final cut. Join Jared and Chris as they share a los…

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Episode 44: Children's Lit and Nostalgia 1:04:03

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Dr. Seuss Else Holmelund Minarik Gary Paulsen Roald Dahl Lynn Combs Children's books really can reach from the past and pull in memories. What were the stories that you grew up on that forever shaped you and still inspire you today? Join Jared and Chris as they discuss children's literature, some of the challenges you'll face if you want to get pub…

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Episode 43: Learning With Liz - Hypnotizing Readers 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

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No pocket watches. No couches. No therapists. (Especially not the ones Sean Connery refers to on Celebrity Jeopardy) Just you, and the elements you need to pull your readers in and immerse them in your world. So how do you do it? Join Jared and Chris for another awesome discussion with Liz Verity as they dive into the strategies that can make your …

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Episode 42: Web Comics, Lemons, Cannibalism...I lost my train of thought 1:38:34

4M ago1:38:34

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There are so many interesting ideas to pursue in the creative world, especially if you study art, which is just what Anja (Jared's daughter) has done. Join Jared and Chris as they talk about a degree in fine arts emphasizing entertainment with Anja. The discussion goes off the rails in so many directions - from lemons, to cannibalism, mayhem laws, …

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Episode 41: Analyzing Teth 1:08:21

4M ago1:08:21

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It's time for another personality test. This time it's Teth under the microscope. Join Jared and Chris as they do a deep dive on the personality of a crazy, torturous killer. Spoiler: it doesn't go as expected.

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Episode 40: Crafting Worlds That Sing 1:16:47

5M ago1:16:47

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Chris had the privilege of presenting to the Springfield Writers' Guild on the topic of Worldbuilding. It was a fun experience with lots of participation by attendees. In fact, it was so fun, he wanted to share it with everyone! Join Jared and Chris as they discuss principles of worldbuilding and offer insights to help you create worlds that sing!…

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VALENTINE’S DAY SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED: THE TIP THAT STOPPED A TRAGEDY 18:23

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🎧 SEASON 5 BONUS 23 🎧 Valentine’s Day School Shooting Averted: The Tip That Stopped a Tragedy An 18-year-old student in Martinsville, Indiana, was arrested before carrying out a planned school shooting—thanks to one crucial tip. The shooter, who idolized past mass killers, had been plotting the attack for over a year, referring to it as “Parkland P…

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Episode 39: Learning With Liz - Log Lines and Tag Lines 1:14:05

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Log lines and tag lines and bears, oh my! If the Wicked Witch of Writer's Block is keeping you from following the Yellow Brick Road of storytelling, then perhaps a log line is the Good Witch you need to help you reach the Emerald City. Join Jared and Chris in another deep dive with Liz as they discuss the difference between tag lines and log lines …

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S5B22 SWEDEN'S DARK DAY 11:36

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BONUS EPISODE: SWEDEN’S DARK DAY 🔒 Exclusive for Subscribers – Public Release Tomorrow In this special breaking news episode, Stop the Killing co-host Katherine Schweit provides an update on a mass shooting that took place in Örebro, Sweden. This is the country’s deadliest mass shooting to date, and the community is now facing the difficult process…

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Episode 38: A Personality Test For To'Ara 1:04:43

5M ago1:04:43

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Well...if you wondered how taking a personality test on behalf of one of your characters, wonder no longer. Join Jared and Chris as they explore To'Ara's character traits and determine just how accurate they are in their assessment of who she is.

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Episode 37: Are Your Characters Really Just You? 57:39

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Have you ever thought about writing an autobiography? If you have, would it include dragons, or magic, or maybe even murder? If you're writing a story, whether it be high fantasy, or cozy mystery, perhaps your autobiography is being written through the eyes and experiences of your characters. Join Jared and Chris as they discuss how much we, as wri…