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    Beyond The Trope

    We're a podcast for nerds, dedicated to exploring the deeper side of genre fiction, popular art, comics, and movies.
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    Episodes (518)

    Episode 473 The End

    Episode 473 The End

    Thank you everyone for joining us for our 10th anniversary and our final farewell! It's been a wonderful 10 years, and we're grateful for every single one of you.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

    Aaron Michael Ritchey

    The Tattered Cover

    Libsyn

    Amazon

    Microsoft

    Mur Lafferty

    James Marsters

    Jim Butcher

    Angie Hodapp

    Warren Hammond

    Gail Carriger

    Gail Carson Levine

    Tamora Pierce

    World Con 2016 (MidAmeriCon II)

    LeVar Burton

    Jim Beaver

    Pierce Brown

    Penguin Random House

    TOR

    Brandon Sanderson

    Writing Excuses Podcast

    Denver Comic Con/Denver Fan Expo

    AnomalyCon

    Mile Hi Con

    Stephen R. Lawhead

    Laini Taylor

    Jasper Fforde

    Episode 472 Conversation with Patrick Hester

    Episode 472 Conversation with Patrick Hester

    This week Patrick Hester joins us to help us prepare to say goodbye to the show. Find out more about Patrick at https://atfmb.com and https://functionalnerds.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/atfmb.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Archive.org

    I Should Be Writing podcast

    Mur Lafferty

    MileHiCon

    Carrie Vaughn

    Denver Fan Expo/Denver Comic Con

    Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

    Brandon Sanderson

    Gail Carriger

    SF Signal

    Blubrry

    Farpoint Media

    Babylon 5 Podcast

    Anomoly Con

    Functional Nerds

    Capricon

    Jim Butcher

    Diggnation

    G4 TV

    Revision3

    Wil Wheaton

    Star Trek

    Critical Role

    David Tennant

    Episode 471 Interview with James Persichetti

    Episode 471 Interview with James Persichetti

    This week our good friend, James Persichetti, joined us to help send off the show and tell us about TRISTAN AND LANCELOT: A TALE OF TWO KNIGHTS by James Persichetti and L. S. Biehler. Find out more about James at http://losthateditorial.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Tattered Cover

    Harper Collins

    Neil Gaiman

    LORE OLYMPUS by Rachel Smythe

    HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN by J. K. Rowling

    Tested with Adam Savage

    Episode 470 Interview with Susan Spann

    Episode 470 Interview with Susan Spann

    This week Susan Spann returns to help us build a long farewell to the show (just a few episodes to go!). Find out more about Susan at https://susanspann.com and follow her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/susanspannauthor and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/susanspann.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shinobi Mysteris (Book Series) by Susan Spann

    Kumano Kodo

    The Ring/Ringu (Movies)

    CLIMB by Susan Spann

    Episode 469 Interview with Aaron Michael Ritchey

    Episode 469 Interview with Aaron Michael Ritchey

    This week Aaron Michael Ritchey returns for the first time in almost a decade! He's here to talk about the many amazing projects he's worked on. Find out more at https://aaronmritchey.com and follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.m.ritchey and on https://www.tiktok.com/tag/aaronmichaelritchey.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    THE NEVER PRAYER by Aaron Michael Ritchey

    LONG LIVE THE SUICIDE KING by Aaron Michael Ritchey

    ELIZABETH'S MIDNIGHT by Aaron Michael Ritchey

    WordFire Press

    Juniper Wars (Book Series) by Aaron Michael Ritchey

    MALCon Denver

    James A. Hunter

    Shadow Alley Press

    Free Guy (Movie)

    VIRIDIAN GATE ONLINE by James A. Hunter

    The Completionist Chronicles (Book Series) by Dakota Krout

    The Land (Book Series) by Aleron Kong

    Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book Series) by Matt Dinniman

    THE CUNNING MAN by Aaron Michael Ritchey and D. J. Butler

    Shadowcroft Academy for Dungeons (Book Series) by Aaron Michael Ritchey and James Hunter

    The Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling

    Fae Nexus (Book Series) by Nathan Ameye

    Dungeon Accountant (Book Series) by Nathan Ameye

    LEGENDS & LATTES by Travis Baldree

    Patrick Rothfuss

    THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins

    THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES by Suzanne Collins

    Episode 468 Interview with Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp

    Episode 468 Interview with Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp

    This week Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp return to the show to catch up and talk about critique groups, creativity, and writing! Find out more about Warren at https://warrenhammond.net and find out more about Angie at https://angiehodapp.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Kop series by Warren Hammond

    The Denver Moon series by Josh Viola and Warren Hammond

    TIDES OF MARITINIA by Warren Hammond

    Nelson Literary Agency https://nelsonagency.com

    James Persichetti

    The Dresden Files book series by Jim Butcher

    Radom Games Inc.

    Unioverse

    Hex Publishers https://hexpublishers.com

    Aaron Lovett

    The Good Place (TV Show)

    Supernatural (TV Show)

    CriTiki Party (Podcast)

    Mario Acevedo

    Travis Heermann

    THE GUNSLINGER by Stephen King

    ENDER'S GAME by Orson Scott Card

    Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

    Episode 467 Interview with Gail Carriger

    Episode 467 Interview with Gail Carriger

    This week Gail Carriger returns to the show to talk about DIVINITY 36, DEMIGOD 12, and DOME 6, all out now! We cannot say enough how formative Gail has been to Beyond The Trope over the years. It's been a joy and a privilege becoming friends with her. Find out more about Gail at https://GailCarriger.com.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Tattered Cover

    Hachette Book Group

    Orbit Publishing

    Little, Brown and Company

    Subterranian Press

    IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK by James Baldwin

    Dave Wolverton

    Dave Farland

    J. D. Robb

    Nora Roberts

    Iain M. Banks

    G. L. Carriger

    V. E. Schwab

    Episode 466 Interview with the Functional Nerds

    Episode 466 Interview with the Functional Nerds

    This week the Functional Nerds join us to talk about their awesome show and all things nerdy! Find out more at https://FunctionalNerds.com. Follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FN_Podcast and follow Tracy at https://twitter.com/TracyATownsend and Patrick at https://twitter.com/atfmb.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Loki (TV Show)

    Archive.org

    Dungeons & Dragons

    Kristin Nelson

    Chuck Wendig

    Mickey Mouse

    Steamboat Willie

    Cuphead (Video Game)

    The Matrix (Movie)

    Who Framed Rodger Rabbit? (Movie)

    Brothers Grimm

    WHO CENSORED ROGER RABBIT? by Gary K. Wolf

    WHO P-P-P-PLUGGED ROGER RABBIT? by Gary K. Wolf

    WHO WACKED ROGER RABBIT? by Gary K. Wolf

    Fabio Lanzoni

    IT by Stephen King

    Bill Skarsgård

    John Anealio

    Sports Illustrated

    Galaga

    Ms. Pac-Man

    X-Men (90's cartoon)

    Deadpool

     

    Episode 465 Interview with Hanna C. Howard

    Episode 465 Interview with Hanna C. Howard

    This week Hanna C. Howard returns to talk about her newest novel, OUR DIVINE MISCHIEF, out now! Find out more at https://www.hannachoward.com/.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    IGNITE THE SUN by Hanna C. Howard

    Jim Butcher

    The Old Kingdom book series by Garth Nix

    INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD by Joanna Ruth Meyer

    The Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan

    Stephen King

    Operation Mincemeat (Movie)

    Brandon Sanderson

    IVANHOE by Walter Scott

    THE SILMARILLION by J. R. R. Tolkien

    ANNA KARENINA by Leo Tolstoy

    Keira Knightley

    WAR AND PEACE by Leo Tolstoy

    Episode 464 Interview with Dave Robison

    Episode 464 Interview with Dave Robison

    This week Dave Robison returns to talk about podcasting, creativity, and coffee! Find out more about Dave at https://butterymanvoice.com/.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    WonderThings Studios

    Paul Elard Cooley

    Dead Robots' Society (Podcast)

    GoDaddy

    CorpseCoffee.com

    Creature From the Black Lagoon (Movie)

    Frankenstein (Movie)

    Dracula (Movie)

    Bela Lugosi

    Scott Gibola-Broxholm

    Denver Fan Expo

    Comics on Coffee

    DC Comics

    Voodoo Donuts

    Krispy Kreme

    Lamar's Donuts

    Universal Studios Orlando

    Episode 463 Interview with David R. Slayton

    Episode 463 Interview with David R. Slayton

    This week David R. Slayton returned to talk with us about life in general, writing, and DARK MOON, SHALLOW SEA, out now! Find out more at https://davidrslayton.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/drslayton and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/david.r.slayton.

    Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Chuck Wendig

    The Big Bang Theory (TV Show)

    The Adam Binder series by David R. Slayton

    Dark Souls (Video Game)

    The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson

    Nora Roberts

    The Tattered Cover

    Denver Fan Expo

    Steve Orlando

    Gail Carriger

    James S. A. Corey

    Gotham Outsiders (Podcast)

    The Denver Center for Performing Arts (DPAC)

    Episode 462 2023 Recommendations

    Episode 462 2023 Recommendations

    This week we're bringing you our recommendations for 2023!

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Just a few days left!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS by Margaret Rogerson

    THE AERONAUT'S WINDLASS by Jim Butcher

    The Dresden Files (Book Series) by Jim Butcher

    The Codex Alera (Book Series) by Jim Butcher

    Amazon Prime

    Still Breathing (Movie)

    Brendan Faser

    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Movie)

    Baldur's Gate 3 (Video Game)

    Codenames (Board Game)

    Severance (TV Show)

    Adam Scott

    Patricia Arquette

    Ben Stiller

    Bad Sisters (TV Show)

    FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros

    IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros

    Episode 461 Verbal Anthology: Animals

    Episode 461 Verbal Anthology: Animals

    This week we're bringing you another verbal anthology, and we're talking about the animals in our lives!

    Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Time's running out!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Princess Bride (Movie)

    Calvin and Hobbs (Comic)

    Lassie

    Episode 460 Interview with Polly Holyoke

    Episode 460 Interview with Polly Holyoke

    This week Polly Holyoke joins us to talk about SKYRIDERS and THE SKY KING! Find out more at https://pollyholyoke.com/.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. You only have a few weeks left!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Neptune Trilogy by Polly Holyoke

    Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Dungeons and Dragons

    THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan

    Disney+

    Brandon Dorman

    Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer

    Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull

    Emily Woo Zeller

    Inside Out (movie)

    Snoop Dogg

    Supergirl

    Wonder Woman

    Episode 459 Verbal Anthology: Coffee

    Episode 459 Verbal Anthology: Coffee

    This week we're discussing coffee! Stories about how we came to love coffee, fond memories surrounding coffee, and our general appreciation for the wonderful nectar.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Time is running out to pick up exclusive gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com! Head over there now before the store shuts down.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Starbucks

    Borders Books

    HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE by J. K. Rowling

    Mr. Pibb

    Seattle's Best

    Melitta

    Keurig

    Wonder Woman

    Episode 458 Verbal Anthology: Parties

    Episode 458 Verbal Anthology: Parties

    This week we're talking about parties!

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Time is running out!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Candy Land (Game)

    The Little Mermaid (Movie)

    Build-A-Bear

    The Children's Museum of Denver

    King Soopers

    Safeway

    Dairy Queen

    Laser Quest

    Dry Dock Brewing Co

    Denver Comic Con

    Episode 457 Interview with Mur Lafferty

    Episode 457 Interview with Mur Lafferty

    This week Mur Lafferty returns to the show to talk about CHAOS TERMINAL, out on November 7, 2023. Find out more about Mur at https://murverse.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mightymur and on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/mightymur.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patron.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com while it's still available!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Murder, She Wrote (TV Show)

    Babylon 5 (TV Show)

    Father Brown (TV Show)

    Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (TV Show)

    STATION ETERNITY by Mur Lafferty

    Poirot mystery novels by Agatha Christie

    Miss Marple mystery novels by Agatha Christie

    EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE by Benjamin Stevenson

    HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD MYSTERY by James N. Frey

    SIX WAKES by Mur Lafferty

    Sherlock Holmes mystery novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD by Agatha Christie

    The Afterparty (TV Show)

    Scooby Doo

    Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. Grammar Girl

    Quick and Dirty Tips

    Episode 456 Interview with Dan Frey

    Episode 456 Interview with Dan Frey

    This week Dan Frey joins us to talk about his latest release, DREAMBOUND, out now! Find out more at https://www.wordsbydanfrey.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wordsbydanfrey.

    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.

    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. You can get all of our awesome designs until November 30, 2023!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    THE FUTURE IS YOURS by Dan Frey

    Disney

    Quentin Tarantino

    HBO Max

    ALTERED CARBON by Richard K. Morgan

    The Neverending Story (Movie)

    The Magic Treehouse (Book Series) by Mary Pope Osborne

    The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling

    The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

    John Green

    The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan

    Community (TV Show)

    The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer

    George R. R. Martin

    Patrick Rothfuss

    THE WINDS OF WINTER by George R. R. Martin

    The Little Mermaid (Disney Movie)

     

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