This week I tell a story of using rock-n-roll to solve a mystery. Plus, a portion of my conversation with author, Autumn Christian. Listen to our whole discussion over on my Patreon page!
Episode 160 - Interview with a Vampire Research Project
This week I remember the first research project I ever had to do, and the odd direction I decided to take it. Also, part of my chat with author, Chandler Morrison with our full conversation available on my Patreon.
Episode 158 - John Wayne and the Seven Goddesses of English
This week takes me back to seventh grade, Greek mythology, and striking out with the ladies. Also, an excerpt from my Patreon podcast featuring bizarro/horror author Charles Austin Muir!
Episode 157 - The Boy Who Cried Ms. Wolf
This week I remember the art class that built the foundation for a lot of things I actually do today. Also, an excerpt from my conversation with award winning horror author Kristopher Triana. Check out my Patreon for our full discussion, and give a listen to the new weekly podcast we’ve started together called, Vital Social Issues ‘N Stuff with Kris and John Wayne! every Thursday!
Episode 156 - Hey, Dave IS Here Man!
This week the band Monster Magnet gets me pumped, and I remember meeting the front man, Dave Wyndorf. Also, an excerpt of a conversation I had with Zack and Erica of Atomic Cotton. Check out our entire chat over on my Patreon.
Episode 153 - You Know Chuck?
This week I dissect the butterfly effect of what put me on the right track as far as writing. ALSO, an excerpt from a conversation I had with mega-bad-ass horror author, Brian Keene! Go to my Patreon for the full episode.
Episode 151 - The Wind Cried Scary
This week I talk about how getting criticism is sometimes exactly what is needed to get back on track. It all depends on how you take it, and then what you do with it. Plus, and excerpt from this week’s Patreon podcast featuring author/musician Michael Allen Rose.
Episode 149 - A Messy House Is A Happy House?
This week I remember the first time I went into someone’s house that was perpetually messy, and it blew my young, well-organized mind! Plus, an excerpt from a conversation I had with my man Charles Steele aka @funkohunter803. Check out our entire chat on my Patreon.
Episode 145 - You Can't Do That On Public Radio
This week I tell the tale of the first time Letters to Voltron was on public radio with an ultra-blue performance that burned up the airwaves. Plus, it’s the ten year birthday of Grindhouse Press!! This episode includes a portion on the conversation I had with CV Hunt and Andersen Prunty (Carrie and Andy) about the last ten years, and an impending sacrifice. Hear the full interview/conversation by joining any tier of my Patreon!
Episode 138 - The Great Snake Puncher!
Episode 136 - Don't TOW Me, Bro!
This week I recall a time I almost had my car towed, and went through twice the hassle to get out of it. Double check for signs behind trees, because we don’t live in a cartoon apparently. Also, a bonus piece of an interview I did with Ms. Dana Marie King where she talks about her Bad Wolf art collective!
Episode 135 - Happy Birthday! I Did All Your Drugs
It’s my birthday, so what better way to celebrate than with a tale from birthdays past. This story is about a trip to Austin with some pals, psychedelics, and puking in the street.
Episode 131 - Proctor and the Bitch
Ah, the theater. What a time I had doing plays in high school! This week I tell a tale of the ‘bitch’ heard round the world.
Episode 130 - The Great NES Christmas
I’ve said in the past how working retail and customer service jobs destroyed any and all Christmas spirit I could ever have, but this week I go way back to the time of being a young lad when i was still elated about the season. Also, an all Pentacle reading has interesting things to say about my current situation.
Episode 125 - It Certainly Does . . . Suck
This week I remember the time I let vacuum salesmen into my house, and it turned out they weren’t entirely on the level. I also give the update on how having no day-job is going, and I announce the launch of my Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnwayneisdead! And, the Emperor leads the way in my reading for this week.
Episode 120 - Uh . . . I Think I Dropped It?
This week I had to deal with all kinds of bullshit I hate to do but must. Also, history repeats itself in the form of broken phones and fits thrown as I recall the time I had a not so positive reaction to breaking my phone. Did I mention I did it on purpose?
Episode 92 - The Wizard Van: A Voyage
I always wanted a van with a wizard airbrushed on the side of it, and one day I achieved one half of that dream. This is the story of said van’s first voyage, and the magic required to get Letters to Voltron to the gig. Also, kings of love lay out a path in this week’s reading.