In the 31st episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent are back and ready to dominate the world of podcasting in 2023! In this installment, the friends discuss the Bible, touching on some key verses, as well as how the Good Book influences friendship in the modern era. There's some stuff about The Last of Us and something about barbecue sauce? Honestly, I might have dreamt the barbecue sauce part, as I dozed off a couple times. Not because it was boring, I was actually quite entertained. I'm just so tired. Kate and Brent don't let me sleep much. They actually get quite angry if I get more than 2 or 3 hours of sleep. After I post this episode I have to get back to my digging project, so this episode description will have to end here. To file a grievance, email spicyhambone {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate. - Gunther

In the 30th episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent prove that two friends CAN stretch a completely pointless podcast into 30 episodes! It’s also their bi-annual Halloween Special, where they delve into spooky tips for writing a horror novel for National Novel Writing Month in November. Brent mentions some new book purchases, despite never finishing any of the books he already has, including Soft Places by Betty Rocksteady. At some point there seems to be a raccoon loose in Brent’s home, but the case is never solved. Lots and lots of Halloween-related stuff. The Wisconsin versus California debate rages on, and they probably talk about some other things, too. So put on your finest Halloween poncho, and get ready for the time of your life! To file a grievance, email spicyhambone {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate. - Gunther

In this episode of Destroy the Files, Kate and Brent talk about his recent adventures in Ireland, including the Blarney Stone, the Jameson Distillery, and a bus driver with a mysterious past. Brent puts out a request for prank suggestions from around the world, and Kate updates us on the sexy intrigue of Cougar Canyon via the NextDoor app. Plus Royal Family news from England, a video game Brent can’t get enough of called SCORN, and a different video game from the >>DARK WEB<< called Sad Satan. Give it a listen if you love high quality podcastitude! To file a grievance, email spicyhambone {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate. Speaking as a neutral party, they probably should have destroyed this podcast and not asked me to post it on the internet. I am so sorry. - Gunther

In this episode of Destroy the Files, The friends talk about music including Cardi B, Heilung, The Dead South, and a song by the Decemberists called “The Mariner’s Revenge.” There’s something about bears, maybe, for a little while. Fuck, I don’t know. They talk about Denver and StokerCon for a little bit. Apparently they’re going to make a short film or something? I don’t know, I kind of drifted off at that part. Brent reveals what a garbage person Rene Descartes was and then they get into a very important cultural discussion about stumps. Kate’s got some fun facts that you’ll need to know for the quiz on Friday. To file a grievance, email brentkelleybooks {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate. Speaking as a neutral party, they probably should have destroyed this podcast and not asked me to post it on the internet. I am so sorry. - Gunther

In this episode of Destroy the Files, Brent discusses his new erotic literature series, Cougar Canyon – inspired by the name of Kate’s actual neighborhood. He also strongly recommends people check out the dark, bluesy music of The Curse of K.K. Hammond (LINK). Kate has some tips for rejoining society as more and more covid restrictions are lifted. The pair demonstrate their encyclopedic movie knowledge by NOT knowing that Red Dawn was set in Colorado. They talk about how they’re going to be at Stoker Con in May. Brent decides if the listeners buy him a tattoo, he’ll get whatever they agree on. A foolhardy idea, certainly. Thankfully, any listeners are unlikely to a) agree on a design, or b) send him money. Some listeners sent in some letters for the Mail Sack, to which Brent and Kate respond to. Probably some other stuff as well, I don’t know. I just want to see the sky again, if only for a few minutes. To file a grievance, email brentkelleybooks {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward it to Brent and Kate. Speaking as a neutral party, they probably should have destroyed this one. - Gunther

In this episode, recorded on January 6, 2022, Kate and Brent discuss what’s new in Cougar Canyon. They get into a little history of Can Am all terrain vehicles, some forbidden pleasures from around the world, and some positive things to consider when considering positive things is something you need to do. There’s some talk of different floor cleaning methods, some stuff about hummingbirds (did you know they live up to 5 years?!), and new books coming up from Omnium Gatherum. Probably some other stuff, too. To file a grievance, email brentkelleybooks {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward to Brent and Kate. Speaking as a neutral party, they probably should have destroyed this one. - Gunther Easy Jam by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100245 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this week’s episode, Kate and Brent talk about the truth behind chlorophyll, an update on Kate’s neighborhood (thanks to a certain app that connects neighbors), and their process for creating podcasts. They go on to discuss slugs, hunchbacks, and a “Who’s the Worst” tournament involving wealthy historical figures. There are probably a bunch of other topics, but what is the point of all this? Hell, what’s the point of anything? I haven’t seen the sky in six days, and I’m not even getting paid! To file a grievance, email brentkelleybooks {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward to Brent and Kate. - Gunther Easy Jam by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100245 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

CONVENGE! In this year’s maybe-Halloween Episode, we talk about some great cons, some revenge, another list for Nate, Kate’s $600 windfall, candy corn, and  and probably some other stuff! I don’t know, I haven’t really listened to it yet. But I DID glance over the show notes. To file a grievance, email brentkelleybooks {a} gmail dirt com. If your tale of woe is compelling enough, I’ll forward to Brent and Kate. - Gunther Easy Jam by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100245 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, we discuss Horror Conclave, a convention where authors of scary stories and creators of scary films will gather to build connections and take their craft to the next level. Kate's been thinking about flatworms lately, and Brent rambles a while about bears. The episode concludes with a short conversation about... let's call it fashion and never speak of it again. Kate and Brent want to thank our One Listener (you!) for listening. We look forward to bringing you more pointless banter, trivial information, fake sponsors, sports recaps, and Awesome Guests in the very near future! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS AND AUTHORS!!!

In this episode, we discuss Halloween and Christmas (with some juicy gossip about Santa’s time belt). Brent recaps the Packers’ historic win over the Texans. Kate lays out her entire counterfeiting operation in a stunning tell-all that I might cut from the episode. Brent gives a shout out to superstar digital artist Matt Wajek (LINK). But before any of that, there was a discussion about lampreys and how best to enjoy them on a breakfast plate. Some stuff about polar bears, I guess.  And everyone’s favorite holiday pal, Krampus. Kate wishes death on an listener’s elderly grandmother. There’s a little talk about the future of the podcast. Mainly, Kate and Brent are taking a break to get some book writing did. They will be back in 2021, baby bird, don’t even trip. Kate and Brent want to thank our One Listener (you!) for checking in with us when you did. We have a lot of fun chatting, and it seems like you’re having a good time listening to us. We look forward to bringing you more pointless banter, trivial information, fake sponsors, sports recaps, and Awesome Guests in the very near future! Real Talk from Brent: My niece Jayna was tragically taken from us in 2018. It took some time, but her Memorial Foundation is up and running. If you had a few bucks you could spare, I promise they’ll be used to make the world a better place in Jayna’s name. She was a devoted Girl Scout, and making the world a better place was all she ever wanted to do. The Jayna Kelley Memorial Foundation is continuing that work, thanks to help from awesome people like you. [several large heart emojis] Click here to visit the Jayna Kelley Memorial Foundation to learn more about helping Jayna make the world a better place! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS AND AUTHORS!!!