Marv chats with Suswati Basu about How To Books, a show that looks at books that offer advice and help, and finds out what Suswati's essential reads are.

An Insight into Cold War Conversations with Ian Sanders In this podcast episode, host Martin 'Marv' Quibbell talks with Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations podcast about the importance of recording and sharing individual accounts of the Cold War period to keep the history relevant. Ian shares his experiences interviewing a varied range of guests, from military personnel to ordinary civilians with intriguing stories from this tumultuous period. They also discuss podcast creation and content delivery, along with recommendations for books and other podcasts to check out for those interested in learning more about the Cold War or general history. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:48 The Importance of History and Learning from the Past 02:17 Personal Experiences and the Cold War 02:45 The Cold War: Perspectives and Experiences 04:06 The Power of Propaganda 05:36 Inspiration Behind the Podcast 07:02 The Power of Personal Stories 08:01 Life in the Eastern Bloc 08:56 The Complexity of Life During the Cold War 11:15 The Power of Anecdotes and Personal Experiences 19:13 The Process of Starting the Podcast 22:22 Finding and Interviewing Guests 29:42 Recording and Producing the Podcast 32:21 Exploring Number Stations 32:52 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Recording and Editing 34:44 The Art of Podcasting: Logos and Music 35:06 Diverse Stories from the Cold War 39:51 The Power of Podcasting: Capturing History 46:49 Podcasting Challenges and Recommendations 52:19 Podcast Recommendations 55:10 Connecting with Cold War Conversations

Marv tells you what’s going on in the world of Pods Like Us, thanks a fellow podcaster for a great review, and includes some other bits and pieces. He gives away information on forthcoming episodes to look forward to as well.

Mastering the Art of Audio Dramas & Screenwriting with Nicholas Tecosky This podcast episode features a detailed interview with the multi-faceted creative artist Nicholas Tecosky, an accomplished writer, actor, producer, and co-founder of Atlanta’s Write Club. The major focus lies in unraveling Nicholas' unique approach to writing audio dramas, emphasising the importance of outlining, multiple rewrites, and taking feedback on board. Nicholas shared insightful anecdotes and experiences from his work in ’VHS’, ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 12 Ghosts’, 'Tomorrow's Monsters' and his upcoming project 'The Passage'. A distinct aspect of his approach lies in maintaining an overarching narrative in his anthology series, as exemplified in '12 Ghosts'. The artist also provided invaluable advice to aspiring writers, stressing the importance of careful practice and the openness to collaboration.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:20 Nicholas Tecoski's Career Journey 01:38 Transition from Acting to Writing 02:40 Exploring the Film Industry in Atlanta 03:46 The Art of Writing for Different Mediums 05:13 The Evolution of a Writing Career 05:53 The Art of Storytelling and Character Development 06:28 The Challenges and Rewards of Low Budget Writing 07:52 The Impact of Restrictions on Creativity 08:42 The Power of Suspense in Storytelling 11:22 The Role of Horror in Film and Literature 14:04 The Process of Creating 'Tomorrow's Monsters' 18:07 The Art of Creating an Engaging Anthology 26:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Voice Acting 31:47 The Art of Writing for Audio Dramas 37:38 The Role of the Actor in Bringing a Script to Life 43:00 The Process of Creating '12 Ghosts' 59:01 The Making of VHS: Initial Challenges and Budget Constraints 59:36 The Creative Process: From Idea to Script 01:00:14 The Power of Simplicity: Crafting Memorable Moments 01:00:56 Pushing Boundaries: The Art of Shock Value 01:01:39 The Production Journey: From Script to Screen 01:02:03 Character Development: The Art of Writing Silent Characters 01:02:23 The Art of Improvisation in Scriptwriting 01:02:56 The Magic of Unscripted Moments 01:03:29 Exploring the Works of Other Filmmakers 01:03:52 The Art of Storytelling: The Role of Improvisation 01:04:50 The Power of Collaboration in Filmmaking 01:05:04 The Writer's Journey: From Solitude to Collaboration 01:05:37 The Joy of Working with Actors 01:15:20 The Art of Deconstructing a Script 01:30:43 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans 01:33:17 Reflections on Favourite Genre Films and Books 01:43:22 The Craft of Writing: A Journey of Persistence 01:47:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Marv had a chat with Lidia, Lucy, and their dad Ken from Lidia's Booktastic Podcast to find out what Christmas means to them, and what they love about films and books for the festive season.  Listen to Lidia's Booktastic Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1498795904/  https://twitter.com/LidiaBooktastic/  Marv's Links - Linktree link #Christmas #Books #Films #ChristmasBooks #ChristmasFilms #Booktastic

Marv chats with Rikki Meece of Sleighbells and a Mistletoe Christmas, to find out about her favourite festive films, and other things that she loves about the season.

Marv chats with Rod Spottiswood about the fantastic Elf Control, a behind the scenes look at the workings in Santa's workshop in the North Pole, including the characters Elphonse, Grumble, Elfis, and of course Mr and Mrs Clause, as well as other characters. Elf Control on Twitter - https://twitter.com/elfcontrol/ Listen to Elf Control - https://podfollow.com/1491294048/ Marv's links

Marv is joined by Ken (The Comfortable Spot/The European Network), Stew (Stew World Order), George (Excelsior Journeys), Jared (Desert Skies), and Simon (Who Takes The Socks Off) to talk about Christmas films, and whatever else they feel like.

Marv chats with Philip, the writer and creator of the timey wimey audio drama The Dial-Up, where a guy working as a call centre operative from home during the Covid lockdown answers a call from someone asking for tech support, which is of course what his job is all about. However, it becomes clear that their caller is ringing from 21 years in the past in 1999.  Marv and Philip talk about the creative process, using initial improvisation and actor's natural rapport with one another to create a coherent and well paced drama, with great gags, that also makes the show easily bingeable.  They also look at other time-travel related media, with a big emphasis on Doctor Who, as well as other audio dramas that they rate.

Marv chats with Amanda about the true crime podcast, and they try to get to the bottom of people's interest in crime shows.