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Episode 22 – Fear As a Fun Factor

October 31, 2011 01:10:18 0 Comments

Ah, Halloween. This is that festive time of year when such cuddly, creepy, heart-warming, bone-chilling creatures as evil witches, blood-slurping vampires, rotting zombies, and gory chainsaw-wielding psychopaths grace the forefront of our popular culture.

Episode 19 – It’s a Wocka, Wocka, Wocka World!

September 17, 2011 01:06:50 0 Comments

Everyone’s a comedian…or are they? In the latest episode of Derailed Trains of Thought (your one and only (please?) storytelling podcast), Tim and Nick tackle the hard work of dissecting what makes the audience laugh. (It’s a function of the lungs and/o

Episode 18 – Epic Fail Like the Greats!

September 1, 2011 01:07:24 0 Comments

Ever had one of those days? Your father’s been murdered by your uncle and you just don’t know what to do. Your best friend’s fallen down the stairs, broken his leg, gotten bone marrow in his blood, and died. And your crazy neighbor’s crazy girlfriend just

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

July 30, 2011 01:08:56 0 Comments

Admit it. Sometimes when you’re reading a book, you wish you could jump in and spend some time in that world. This episode, Tim and Nick discuss formats in which you ARE the main character of a story—Choose Your Own Adventures, video games, and other form

Episode 12 – YA! A New Episode!

May 31, 2011 00:57:26 0 Comments

YA! Why are we so excited? Because everyone loves YA (young adult) books, and we have resident YA book expert Natasha Hayden with us this episode to discuss YA trends, explain why she enjoys YA books more than regular adult fiction, and give us her readin

Episode 9 – Once Upon A Time, Again

February 14, 2011 01:06:54 0 Comments

Are you buried under a mountain of continuity? Are you lost among a crowd of extraneous characters? Does your story stink to high heaven with the concerns of yesteryear? Don’t worry! Just REBOOT! This episode, THRILL as Nick and Tim discuss the reasons wh

Episode 8 – Based on the Best-Selling Podcast!

January 31, 2011 01:05:55 0 Comments

Starring Daniel Radcliffe as Timothy Deal and Michael Cera as Nick Hayden, this investigative thriller follows the hard-hitting investigation of two heretofore unknown podcasters as they delve into the intricacies of movie adaptations, stumbling deep down