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Episode 100 – Journey to Tanner Mountain

July 31, 2019 01:48:53 0 Comments

It’s here! IT’S HERE! EPISODE 100! After nearly 9 year and 99 episodes, we’ve finally arrived at episode 100. Triple digits, here we are! It’s been quite a journey and, without spoiling much, so is this episode. Don’t wait, press play, and join Timothy De

Episode 60 – The Story Goes Ever On And On

October 30, 2015 01:01:07 0 Comments

You may have noticed, if you’re especially perceptive, that there are a lot of story franchises and long-running shows around. For instance, there’s some sort of space opera coming out with its seventh episode this December. Seven episodes? Seriously? Isn

Episode 50 – Guest Starring…Everybody!

December 8, 2014 02:08:35 0 Comments

This is it, the show you’ve been waiting for–the 50th episode extravaganza! Join Tim and Nick and a boatload of guest stars as they lead you through a double-length whirlwind tour of the many segments, past and present, that make up the one, the only, th

Episode 37 – DEEEEEEP Hurting

September 24, 2013 00:50:57 0 Comments

Ever had one of those days when you wake up late, spill hot coffee on yourself, accidentally sever your hand in the car door, and then witness the utter destruction of everything you know and love by a trans-dimensional blitzkrieg? Me, either. But if you’

Episode 17 – Magic, Muggles, and Morals

August 16, 2011 01:02:24 0 Comments

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. Join us for a meaty discussion of the pitfalls and potential of spells, enchantments, and Turkish Delight for t

Episode 14 – The Frolics and Freak-outs of Fandom

June 30, 2011 00:50:48 0 Comments

Trekkies, MSTies, Browncoats, Twi-hards, Gleeks, Whovians, Deleteheads…. How does a story spawn its own subculture? Fanfiction writer Laura Fischer joins us to discuss what drives fans to create new fiction, art, and communities about their favorite sto

Episode 11 – Hate the Sin, Love the Villain

April 22, 2011 00:48:40 0 Comments

Relentless. Ruthless. Witty retorts. A rockin’ theme song. Villains often captivate us with their acts of savagery and urbane smiles. Why do we love a good villain? In this episode, Tim and Nick explore the lure of villainy, the idea of justice for antago

Episode 6 – Forecast: Atmospheric Story Conditions to Continue

December 4, 2010 01:06:33 0 Comments

This episode we turn to the always faithful supplier of conversation–the weather. But instead of hearing us drone on about meterologists and people who can’t drive in snow, enjoy as we highlight the ways weather can accentuate emotions and deepen the lay

Episode 4 – Whether ‘Tis Nobler, and Other Choices

November 5, 2010 01:09:29 0 Comments

Shakespeare! Harry Belafonte! Nazis! Anne with an E! Muy Tai! Outtakes! What connects these things? Are you willing to find out? And you ready to accept the consequences? Find all this out and more in our fourth podcast as we delve into the Moral Universe

Episode 2 – The Pen and the Pocketbook

October 8, 2010 01:06:55 0 Comments

What do Reese’s Pieces, talking animals, and believing in yourself have in common? They mean you’ve sold your artistic vision to the corporate man. Or do they? We explore Commercial vs. Artistic Vision, plus much more in the second episode of Derailed Tra

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