Pods Like Us

Marv chats with Dylan Thuras about Atlas Obscura, and organisation that includes podcasts, books, online resources, and so much more, all in the aid of showing people the wonder of different cultures past and present, the way that the world itself has involved, myths and legends, and so very much more. The world has so much to show us, so take a journey today to discover all the wonder in the world.

Cold Tapes is an audio drama like no other. Follow the story, tell them who you think the killer is, and be in with the chance to win £10,000. Marv finds out all he can about this incredible murder mystery. A group of researchers are working in the furthest reaches, where one of them is found dead a few miles away from base camp in temperatures below hundred degrees zero. A police officer in England has been tasked with finding out who the killer is, how the crime was committed, and why. However, they have to do their investigation remotely from England, as they cannot get to the location thousands of miles away due to weather conditions.

Have you ever watched a film and thought "that reminds me of another film," or "if you put these other films together then you could get this film"? Well, listen in, because that's exactly what Piecing It Together is all about. A film podcast that asks the guests "what other films does this film make you think about?" Hear how Bill & Ted, Akira Kurosawa, and other films get mentioned in the same show.

The new season of American Masters illuminates the creative journeys of artists and icons across disciplines – from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel and Tony Award-winning actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker. To get your trailer into the Pods Like Us feed, please contact [email protected]

Marv and Jojo chat about Jojo’s wonderful show, where Jojo speaks with guests about healing through adversity, alternative therapies, spirituality, and so much more. During their discussion they discuss Jojo’s late husband Jack, who Marv also knew. Jack was a co-host on the show Bad Counsel, as well as a generous soul, who we lost far too soon. https://jojosinfiniteuniverse.com/ https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/ https://themarvzone.org/ #healing #alternativetherapy #spirituality #chakra #reiki

Marv talks about what’s coming up in the show, some shows he’s been listening to, shows he has guested on, and the other shows that he is a host on. Send feedback through all the socials, on Patreon, or by email to [email protected]

Marv is joined by Sean O'Connell, who is one of three hosts of the podcast Reelblend, as well as Managing Editor of the Entertainment News group Cinemablend, and author of the books 'Release The Snyder Cut: The Crazy True Story Behind The Fight that Saved Zack Snyder's Justice League', 'With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During The Golden Age of Comic Book Movies', and 'Bruce Willis: Celebrating The Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon', to chat with Steve and Scott from the podcast Dropping A Bruce to talk all things Bruce Willis.

Marv chats with the guy behind the wonderful Oreo Brewer name on YouTube and TikTok, who also writes fiction that is a mix of original storytelling from his own creations, and in the worlds of Star Wars, Highlander, and so much more.

Marv chats with the creative Oreo Brewer/Immortal Beloved about The Jacked Up Review Podcast, which he and Marv both enjoy very much. Other subjects are discussed in this very wide ranging discussion. Strangely this is their second chat, after a Pods Like Us episode was recorded about the work that Oreo Brewer/Immortal Beloved does with his videos and writing. That episode is coming soon.

Marv chats with Reena about her show, as well as her history in television, having started out on the staff for The Jerry Springer Show.

Marv chats with another great talent from Stellar Future Radio, this time with Ace Rockwell. Ace initially starts by discussing his chosen show to "big up", the wonderful Sayer, a narrative fiction based on a second man made moon orbiting the Earth, known as Typhon, where a self-aware AI studies and interacts with humanity. Having started in 2014, it was before it's time, and a timely show to listen to now. They also discuss other audio dramas, such as The Bright Sessions, Desert Skies, Welcome To Nightvale, and many more, as well as going into tangents about Guillermo Del Toro, and other entertainment based chat, in a show that was intended to be a quick fifteen minutes, but instead has come out at around forty minutes of improvised discussion about anything that came to mind.

Marv chats with Matthew Anderson about his show The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast, a show that looks at films that were only nominated in the Oscars for their screenplay.

Marv chats with Champ Rockwell from Stellar Future Radio about a show that Champ loves, which is Mission To Zyxx. In the process of this discussion they also discuss how that show influenced and inspired Champ in the creation of their own show, and they discuss other audio dramas such as Omega Star Seven, Escaping Denver, and Mortalverse. https://www.stellarfutureradio.com/ https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/

Marv chats with Danny Brown about One Minute Podcast Tips, a show where Danny gives a different tip each time to help people with their podcasting journey.

Marv chats with different podcasters and creators, to find out what their work is about, what makes them creative, and why they are interested in the subjects that their work is based on. Thanks to DJ Skoob from Undiscovered Entrepreneur for taking Marv's "attempt" at creating a trailer, and actually making a real one out of it! A replacement trailer will appear with clips in at some point.

Marv chats with Sam about his show Autism Rocks, and about how he lives with autism. #AutismRocks #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #podcast #podcasting #autism https://autismrocksandrolls.com https://patreon.com/podslikeus/

Marv tries to think up something to build a trailer from, after two and a half years of doing the show. This isn’t a trailer per se, but just Marv spitballing to base a possible trailer on.

I Am The Podman is a show that looks at different Beatles related podcasts, so Marv gets the skinny on what The Podman looks for, their own taste in the band, and how they approach a subject that has so much written and spoken about already.

Podcasting Passion: Insights and Experiences with JR Sparrow - One of the shows that JR creates is WV Uncommon Place, which is a mix of great information about the state of West Virginia, as well as popular culture, and whatever else JR wants to highlight. This episode sees Marv finding out what the inspiration was for JR getting into the world of podcasting, what continues to influence him, and how JR continues to mix it up, in order to keep the content fresh.

Marv chats with father and son David and Jackson about their show Apples and Oranges, where they place the albums of The Beatles and The Beach Boys up against each other, and see which they think wins out in a battle royale. #beachboys #beatles #music #thebeachboys #thebeatles https://www.linktr.ee/defdave/ https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/

Marv is joined by Andy Nicholes from 2 Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast tochat with Mike Lord and Tom Roche from Tabletop Genesis, a show where they look at the band Genesis, and other projects that the band members have been a part of over the years, including solo material by all of the members.

Marv chats with Brady Roberts and Mike Howurun, the creators of the cool audio drama Escaping Denver, as well as other great products (Nightwing: The Darkest Knight, Paper Champions, etc).

Marv chats with Ian from the show Cult Connections, where Ian picks three forms of media that have connections of some kind between each other.

WARNING - This episode contains material which some listeners might find upsetting. Marv chats with George Brooks, CEO of non-profit organisation, the Metta Foundation, who work mainly in the areas of mental illness awareness. The conversation looks at different reasons for mental illness, depression, and other psychological issues. #Metta #MettaFoundation #abuse #alcohol #depression #abuse #PhysicalAbuse #SexualAbuse #drugs #incarceration #MentalIllness#drugs #DomesticViolence

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.

Marv chats with Sarah and MJ about their Martin Scorsese related podcast, which at the time of recording there were no episodes released. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese joined the film related social network Letterboxed, and posted films which he thought were good companion pieces to his own films. Sarah and MJ are going to work their way through these "companion" pieces, and the films of Marty, looking at where they share a vibe, cinematography similarities, and anything else. https://x.com/LetsPartyMarty https://www.instagram.com/letspartymartypod/ Marv's Links

Marv chats with James from TeamWorks (co-host Phil wasn't available) about their gaming centred show, with a number of tangents thrown in for good measure. https://www.instagram.com/teamworkspodcast/ https://twitter.com/TWPod1/ Marv's Links

Marv chats with Chris and Kev about their show, which started as an extension of their lifelong friendship, and their experience of being in bands. Digging in the Dome - YouTube https://m.youtube.com/c/digginginthedome?shem=iosie https://www.digginginthedome.com/ https://twitter.com/DiggingDome https://www.instagram.com/digginginthedome/?hl=en

Marv chats with Mr X and Kaleb about their flow of conscious show, and turn Pods Like Us into exactly that. WARNING - this episode contains an incredibly tired Marv, and some bad language!

Marv is joined by Sean from Review It Yourself, Doc Heath from Therapy Bites, JR from WV Uncommon Place, Ryan from Your Horror Show, hopeful podcaster Brian, filmmaker Tyler, and Arthur from Two Cents Critic. Originally recorded during a livestream on Twitter, the group discuss what they look for in Horror films, particularly at Halloween, and what their favourites are. Be entertained. Be very entertained! Fear is an option! Contains a special extra at the end from Clayton of Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies - thank you.

Marv chats with Mac Jackson, the writer, creator, and star of the audio drama series MacGyver SG1, a show that unites the two Richard Dean Anderson starring franchises. Apologies for the sound, but Marv had some trouble with his microphone, but ran out of time to re-record his audio before release.

Marv chats with Rob Jones about the music related podcast Records And Bands, as well as both of their musical tastes. WARNING - some people might find Rob's opinions about some icons of the music world offensive. If so, then get a life! https://www.recordsandbands.com/ Marv's links

Marv chats with Ed about the superb paranormal audio drama comedy about investigator Calvin, who investigates supernatural crimes with the aid of his assistant, Arthur. Oh, and by the way, Calvin is a ghost. https://twitter.com/InSpectreShow https://www.threads.net/@inspectreshow Marv's links

Marv talks about what he’s been listening to, and other tangential stuff.

Marv chats with Arthur Howell about the show Two Cents Critic, where Arthur looks at films, television shows, and books. Included in the conversation is how the show started as an extra to the blog that he keeps, then how he started the show by using AI voicing, and then went to his real voice.

Marv talks about what he’s been listening to and podcasts he’s made.

Marv chats with Ketki about here show that delves into the world of nursing, and the different roles therein. The show is a mix of solo episodes where Ketki talks about her own experiences in training to become a nurse, as she is doing presently, but also has chats with people in various roles within the nursing industry itself, to find out what each role entails, and their experiences in that world.

Marv reads from his journal The Pod Files, to tell us what he's been listening to, and other tangents.

Marv chats with Jason about his show, and anything else that comes to mind. After the show ends there is bonus chat from their pre-record chatter. https://twitter.com/gamingmataza https://podfollow.com/1540719249