Beyond The Trope

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Synopsis

Beyond the Trope was a writing podcast before we expanded into general nerdiness. We explore the deeper side of pop culture, from science fiction and fantasy to cosplay, RPGs, comics, and writing.

Episodes

  • Episode 455 Why We Love Fall

    10/10/2023 Duration: 23min

    This week we're talking about our favorite parts of the Fall Season! 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. The store closes on November 30, so head over and pick up the merch while it lasts! Mentioned in this episode: Target IKEA Peanuts It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (Movie)  

  • Episode 454 Interview with S. H. Cotugno

    03/10/2023 Duration: 30min

    This week S. H. Cotugno joins us to talk about Volume 1 of THE CLASS SCIENTISTS, out now! Find out more at https://www.theglassscientists.com/ and follow S. H. on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arythusa, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/arythusa/, and on Tumblr at https://arythusa.tumblr.com/. 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. Mentioned in this episode: Disney Gravity Falls (TV Show) Star vs. the Forces of Evil (TV Show) The Owl House (TV Show) LORE OLYMPUS by Rachel Smythe Penny Arcade (Web Comic) California Institute of the Arts Pixar Pasadena Arts Center SAVE THE CAT! THE LAST BOOK ON SCREENWRITING YOU'LL EVER NEED by Blake Snyder STORY: SUBSTANCE, STRUCTURE, STYLE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF SCREENWRITING by Robert McKee The Pagemaster (Movie) STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE by Robert Louis Stevenson (Boo

  • Episode 453 Interview with Louise Hare

    26/09/2023 Duration: 27min

    This week Louise Hare joined us to talk about HARLEM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the sequel to MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS. Find out more at https://louisehare.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lourhare and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/louisehareauthor/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Get exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: THIS LOVELY CITY by Louise Hare Agatha Christie David Suchet Poirot Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong Billie Holiday Zero Punctuation and Yahtzee Croshaw

  • Episode 452 Mailbag Vol. 3

    19/09/2023 Duration: 25min

    This week we're responding to listener questions! If you have questions for us, please shoot us an email, and we'll be happy to answer them. 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. Mentioned in this episode: Functional Nerds Podcast The Sandlot (Movie) Star Wars Disney Gail Carriger Jim Butcher

  • Episode 451 Interview with Jim Butcher

    12/09/2023 Duration: 29min

    This week Jim Butcher returns to talk about THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR, coming out November 7, 2023. Find out more at https://jim-butcher.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/longshotauthor. You can also stay caught up on Jim Butcher news at https://www.facebook.com/JimButcherNews and https://twitter.com/jimbutchernews. 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. Mentioned in this episode: THE AERONAUT'S WINDLASS by Jim Butcher The Dresden Files book series by Jim Butcher The Codex Alera book series by Jim Butcher Dragon Con The Office (TV Show) Comic Con James Marsters THE LAW by Jim Butcher Dungeons & Dragons The Dresden Files RPG

  • Episode 450 Interview with Erin A. Craig

    05/09/2023 Duration: 29min

    This week Erin A. Craig joins us to talk about HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN, the sequel to HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROW. Find out more at https://www.erinacraig.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/penchant4words, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Penchant4Words/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/penchant4words/, and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@penchantforwords. 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 merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: SMALL FAVORS by Erin A. Craig The Brontë sisters The Witcher book series by Andrzej Sapkowski Jack Nicholson Snow White The Twelve Dancing Princesses STRANGE CASE OF DOCTOR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE by Robert Louis Stevenson THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU by H. G. Wells FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE by Richard Condon (and movie adaptations) Frank Sinatra

  • Episode 449 Behind the Podcast: Starting a Podcast

    29/08/2023 Duration: 28min

    This week we're bringing you another Behind the Podcast episode and talking about how to start a podcast on the cheap! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continuing 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. Mentioned in this episode: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Libsyn Garage Band Feedburner Audacity Final Cut Pro Logic Main Stage Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube GoDaddy Blubrry Instagram TikTok PlayStation Good Mythical Morning

  • Episode 448 Interview with Hannah Maehrer

    22/08/2023 Duration: 31min

    This week BookTok sensation Hannah Maehrer joins us to talk about her debut novel ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN! Find out more at https://www.entangledpublishing.com/authors/hannah-nicole-maehrer and follow her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnicolemae and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your 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. Mentioned in this episode: Garth Nix Once Upon a Time (TV Show) The Office (TV Show) That Mitchell and Webb Look (TV Show) Jim Gaffigan 8 Mile (Movie) The Big Bang Theory (TV Show) Saturday Night Live

  • Episode 447 Interview with Garth Nix

    15/08/2023 Duration: 34min

    This week Garth Nix joins us to talk about his newest release, SIR HEREWARD AND MISTER FITZ, out August 23, 2023! Find out more at https://garthnix.com/ and follow him on X at https://twitter.com/garthnix and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/garthnix. 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. Mentioned in this episode: The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien Susan Cooper Andre Norton Rosemary Sutcliff Robert A. Heinlein DOWNBELOW STATION by C. J. Cherryh The Chronicles of Prydain book series by Lloyd Alexander Aubrey-Maturin book series by Patric O'Brian THE OWL SERVICE by Alan Garner ROGUES (anthology) edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series by Fritz Leiber Robert E. Howard L. Sprague de Camp DON QUIXOTE by Miguel de Cervantes Brandon Sanderson THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSEL

  • Episode 446 Becoming a Nerd

    08/08/2023 Duration: 27min

    This week Michelle and Giles share how they became nerds. 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. Mentioned in this episode: Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling Star Wars Star Trek Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Show) Angel (TV Show) Sailor Moon Nintendo Entertainment System Super NES Game Boy Pokemon Stargate Final Fantasy Halo Animal Crossing Sorry (Board Game) Reddit Tublr Transformers Iron Man Dungeons and Dragons Shaq

  • Episode 445 Collecting with Patrick Hester

    01/08/2023 Duration: 38min

    This week Patrick Hester joined us to talk about collecting and why so many of us want to own specific items that strike our fancy. Find out more about Patrick at http://www.atfmb.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/atfmb. Thank you to all of our 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. Mentioned in this episode: Seinfeld Spider-Man Venom Marvel Comics G. I. Joe Silent Interlude by Larry Hama X-Men Spawn Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eclipse Batman Robin Heroes, Comics, and Cards Magic the Gathering Saturday Night Live Star Wars SF Signal WorldCon George R. R. Martin Mur Lafferty I Should Be Writing (Podcast) Doctor Who Atari Lego The Game Preserve Wizards of the Coast Wonderland Comics The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher The Big Bang Theory The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan Game of Thrones (TV Show based on A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.

  • Episode 444 Interview with Daniel M. Ford

    25/07/2023 Duration: 31min

    This week Daniel M. Ford joined us to talk about THE WARDEN, out now! Find out more at http://www.danielmford.com/contact and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/soundingline. 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. Mentioned in this episode: The Paladin Trilogy by Daniel M. Ford The Jack Dixon series by Daniel M. Ford KB Toys Bath and Body Works NECROBANE by Daniel M. Ford Dungeons & Dragons The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan (and finished by Brandon Sanderson) The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher Chris Pine Fan EXPO Denver Tor True Blood (TV Show) The Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris The Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss Georg R. R. Martin

  • Episode 443 Verbal Anthology: Food Experiences

    18/07/2023 Duration: 32min

    This week we're bringing you another verbal anthology discussion, this time sharing our food experiences. 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. Mentioned in this episode: Casa Bonita Radio Shack Les Halles Anthony Bourdain McDonalds Pillsbury Wendy's Braum's BJ's Shwann's Van Leeuwen Tillamook Good Times Whataburger Burger King In-N-Out Larkburger Culver's Maid-Rite Rosanne (TV Show) Steak 'n Shake Snicker Dr. Pepper CU Boulder Borders Books and Music

  • Episode 442 Interview with Genevieve Gornichec

    11/07/2023 Duration: 28min

    This week Genevieve Gornichec joins us to talk about THE WEAVER AND THE WITCH QUEEN, out July 25, 2023! Find out more at https://genevievegornichec.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gengornichec/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gengornichec, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gengornichec/. 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. Mentioned in this episode: THE WITCH'S HEART by Genevieve Gornichec THE SAGAS OF ICELANDERS: A SELECTION by Jane Smiley (Editor) Sangu Mandanna CIRCE by Madeline Miller The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan LORE by Alexandra Bracken THE WELL OF LOST PLOTS by Jasoer Fforde

  • Episode 441 Live from FAN EXPO Denver 2023

    04/07/2023 Duration: 18min

    This week we're bringing you our conversation from FAN EXPO Denver 2023! If you had a chance to drop by and meet us, thank you for saying hi. If you didn't make it, we're sorry to have missed you. Thank you to all of our listeners for your support and enabling us to have the opportunity to attend events like this one. We couldn't do this without you! We're especially grateful to our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

  • Episode 440 Verbal Anthology: Sports

    27/06/2023 Duration: 25min

    This week we're bringing you another Verbal Anthology, this time sharing stories about sports! 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. Mentioned in this episode: Green Bay Packers Colorado Rockies YMCA Colorado Rapids Arsenal FC Boston Red Sox Denver Zephyrs New Orleans Baby Cakes Coors Field Cracker Jack Denver Nuggets Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen Dennis Rodman Colorado College University of Denver Denver Broncos

  • Episode 439 Interview with Mason Engel

    20/06/2023 Duration: 34min

    This week author and documentarian Mason Engel joined us to talk about his upcoming project, Books Across America. Find out more at https://www.booksxamerica.com/ and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/booksacrossamerica/ and https://www.instagram.com/theamasonengel/. 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. Mentioned in this episode: 2084 by Mason Engel 1984 by George Orwell Apple Vision Pro Microsoft Tom Cruise Minority Report (Movie) Jurassic Park (Movie) Gail Carriger Julia Quinn Amazon Barnes & Noble GRAVE MERCY by Robin LaFevers The Chronicles of Narnia (Book Series) by C. S. Lewis JSTOR James Patterson Ann Patchett Hanif Abdurraqib Ken Liu Brent Weeks

  • Episode 438 Interview with Destiny Soria

    13/06/2023 Duration: 26min

    This week Destiny Soria joins us to talk about THIEF LIAR LADY, published under the name D. L. Soria. Find out more at http://www.destinysoria.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedestinysoria/. 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 merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: IRON CAST by Destiny Soria BENEATH THE CITADEL by Destiny Soria FIRE WITH FIRE by Destiny Soria Disney Cinderella Tippi Hedren The Birds (Movie) THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins REDWALL by Brian Jacques THE BORROWERS by Mary Norton (and the movie based on this novel) Stewart Little (Movie) Mouse Hunt (Movie) Jumanji (Movie) Del Rey Books

  • Episode 437 Verbal Anthology: Bikes

    06/06/2023 Duration: 24min

    This week Michelle and Giles are bringing you an anthology of personal stories surrounding the theme of Bikes. Join in the conversation, too, over on Twitter and Facebook! Thank you to all of our 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. Mentioned in this episode: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Mario Kart Excitebike The X-Games

  • Episode 436 Travel Disasters

    30/05/2023 Duration: 27min

    This week we're sharing some travel disaster stories from our past. Join in and then tell us some of YOUR favorite travel memories! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Pringles Disney World Universal Studios The Great American Beer Festival Lyft Uber Denver Pop Culture Con (a.k.a. FAN EXPO Denver and Denver Comic Con) Breckenridge Brewery The Broadmoore Hotel Bill Gates Delta Airlines

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