DToT #11 – Hate the Sin, Love the Villain

This entry is part 13 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 13 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtSo, I’ve been a bit slow about cross-posting…. Relentless. Ruthless. Witty retorts. A rockin’ theme song. Villains often captivate us with their acts of savagery and urbane…

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DToT #12 – YA! A New Episode!

This entry is part 14 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 14 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtGuest starring my wife! YA! Why are we so excited? Because everyone loves YA (young adult) books, and we have resident YA book expert Natasha Hayden with…

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DToT# 13 – How to Read a Story

This entry is part 15 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 15 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtThe most recent installment of the storytelling podcast I co-host with Timothy Deal. Dr. Suess says you can read with your eyes shut, but we’re not so…

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DToT #14 – The Frolics and Freak-outs of Fandom

This entry is part 16 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 16 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtI’m still a week behind in posting here, but the podcast is as good late as on time. Trekkies, MSTies, Browncoats, Twi-hards, Gleeks, Whovians, Deleteheads…. How does…

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DToT #15 – Nothing New Beneath the Sun

This entry is part 17 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 17 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtOnce again, I’m behind the times. That means I’m doing work behind the scenes, of course! Here’s the almost-latest episode of your premiere storytelling podcast. Have we…

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DToT #16 – Come, Let’s Play a Story Together!

This entry is part 18 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 18 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought The latest and greatest episode of your premiere storytelling podcast, featuring me and the inestimable Timothy Deal! Admit it. Sometimes when you’re reading a book, you wish…

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DToT #17 – Magic, Muggles, and Morals

This entry is part 19 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 19 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtThe  latest episode: Witches, wizards, and warlocks–oh my! This episode Tim and Nick discuss whether the use of magic in fiction is the downfall of modern society….

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DToT #18 – Epic Fail Like the Greats!

This entry is part 20 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 20 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtYet again, I’m posting waaaay after the fact. Ever had one of those days? Your father’s been murdered by your uncle and you just don’t know what to…

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DToT #19 – It’s a Wocka, Wocka, Wocka World!

This entry is part 21 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 21 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtSeriously, 80-year old silent films are cool. Listen in and see why. Everyone’s a comedian…or are they? In the latest episode of Derailed Trains of Thought (your one…

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DToT #20 – Everything But the Kitchen Sink

This entry is part 22 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 22 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtThis one is not to be missed. It’s an EPIC retrospective. If you listen to only one Derailed Trains of Thought podcast this year, listen to this…

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DToT #21 – The Art of Fog

This entry is part 23 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 23 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought…and I’m up to date. Having recovered from their EPIC anniversary episode, Tim and Nick set out to discover new realms of exploration. Along the way they…

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DToT #22 – Fear as a Fun Factor

This entry is part 24 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of Thought

This entry is part 24 of 37 in the series Derailed Trains of ThoughtOur Halloween episode of Derailed Trains of Thought, you’re premiere story-telling podcast: Ah, Halloween. This is that festive time of year when such cuddly, creepy, heart-warming,bone-chilling creatures as evil witches,…

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