Pods Like Us

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

Marv reads from his journal, highlighting some of his listening, and many other things along the way. So very many shows are mentioned. #podcasts #podcasting

Marv chats with Chris, the creator of the social network for podcast listeners, all about the application, podcasts in general, and the world of technology in the medium of podcasting. Chris Chalfant is trying to build the ultimate podcast community platform, where listeners can interact like never before - Chatpods. Chatpods app on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatpods-talk-about-podcasts/id1613388984 Chatpods app on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chatpods.app Chatpods Instagram: https://instagram.com/chatpods?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==X/ Chatpods Twitter: https://x.com/chatpods Chatpods LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatpods/ Marv’s Linktree

Marv reads from his journal The Pod Files to highlight some of his listening, and goes off on a few tangents. Shows mentioned in this episode include Daily Dad Jokes, Grumble Goat, Tracing Owls, Bad Counsel, Punky Radio, The Mindbuzz, The Rise of King Asilas, Breaker Whiskey, The Bright Sessions, Bridgewater, Review It Yourself, Bill Reads Bad Reviews, Deleted Saves, Neon Shadows, The Slowdown, Ice T's Daily Game, Digging In The Dome, The Book Realm, Reel Film Reviewed, Kris Of All Trades, Strike Force Five, A Breath of Fresh Air, Face The Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song By Song Podcast, Stew World Order, Science Diction, The Bones Booth, Everything Everywhere Daily, Vintage Rock Pod, The MasterCast, Nothing But Nursing, and Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities.

Marv chats with Vuk to trace the history and evolution of the show, delving deep to see how the show has changed around the creator and presenter himself, to become a show that looks at the many aspects of myth, legend, spirituality, creativity, and so much more. Find Tracing Owls here - https://podfollow.com/1564643365 https://www.instagram.com/tracingowls/ https://linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Marv chats with Jason about the show It's Not That Bad, a show where Jason looks at films that are not seen in a good light, and shows that if truth be told, they're not that bad!

Marv chats with Dean about his artwork, his podcasting, which includes the superb Death Is Not The End, where Dean chats with guests about any form of media that they could use to describe who they are as people, and what their lives where about. https://totalcultzone.wixsite.com/home Marv’s links

Marv chats with Kunal about their podcast PodcastWithKunal, the global impact of podcasting, gaming, media, spirituality, and more. Podcast with Kunal :- https://youtube.com/@PodcastwithKunal PWK clips :- https://youtube.com/@PwkClips Instagram :- https://instagram.com/podcastwithkunal show Website :- https://podcastwithkunal.live/ Spotify :- https://open.spotify.com/show/4XqCc8Mbdy3ILmzfmqtfcn?si=t8gahtEjQ_WHHeaD5LlUJg Marv’s links - https://www.linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Marv chats with Ryan Walker about his show Walk The Line, in which Ryan talks about absolutely anything he wants to, and with whoever he wants to chat with. Subjects in this episode include podcasting, being a Scot living in Essex, drugs, dating, not being named after a Johnny Cash song, and the potential world of spying. Listen to The Walk The Line Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1488473733 https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com Marv’s links

Unedited previously live streamed group chat episode where Marv was joined by Doctor Robert Heath from Therapy Bites, Ken Chester from Techmobility, Max Sycamore from Bitches With Beards, Graeme Klass of Klassic Studios (the creator of the podcasts Daily Dad Jokes, Daily Life Pro Tips, The Daily Quiz Show, and many more), and Cam from The Jacked Up Review Podcast, to discuss the subject of AI in the media. Therapy Bites - https://podfollow.com/1649997206 Techmobility - https://podfollow.com/1675198939 Bitches with Beards - https://podfollow.com/1671378459 Daily Dad Jokes - https://podfollow.com/1546700341 Klassic Studios - https://klassicstudios.com/ Jacked Up Review Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1494236218 Pods Like Us meets Therapy Bites - https://podfollow.com/1534984629/links Pods Like Us meets Graeme Klass - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jirx4-13fb3e9 Pods Like Us meets Bitches with Beards - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-iesmu-1423c6f Marv's links - https://linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Marv chats with the whole team of Therapy Bites ART LAB, all about their podcast, the great work that they do as therapists, the truth and the myths of therapy, and the wonderful power of mushrooms. Is it completely serious all of the way through? Ima Freud Not! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Y8hab2i3m3YTqO9I7Rcjg https://twitter.com/therapy_bites https://podfollow.com/1649997206 Marv's Links

Quick catch up with Ken Sweeney, podcast creator, presenter and producer, to find out about a show that he loves, and to see what he's up to.

Marv chats with Eric and Alex about their chat show, where they chat about whatever is on their minds, but always including a discussion about a chosen film or tv show from the horror genre. https://podfollow.com/1553194985 https://twitter.com/underthepod Marv's Links

Marv chats with Chris from Walking Tall about their show, where people who have gone through traumatic experiences share their experiences, and they discuss how they have moved past that, to live lives that aren't controlled by these experiences, and in some cases used those to help others. https://www.walkingtallmovement.com

Marv chats with Em about the upcoming Independent Podcasting Awards that she started up, and about the film show that she presents, where she tells us the stories behind how films came into being, alongside her experiences with watching said films. They also go into the world of podcasting, and their experiences therein. Verbal Diorama Twitter - https://twitter.com/VerbalDiorama/ Verbal Diorama Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verbaldiorama/ Listen to Verbal Diorama - https://podfollow.com/verbaldiorama/ Link to Why Now Media - https://whynow.co.uk/ https://www.independentpodcastawards.com/ Podcasting Seriously Fund link - https://www.podcastingseriously.com/fund/ Marv’s links - https://www.linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Marv chats with Jessa MacLean about her superb show, where she chats with people who work in activism, to better the world for everyone, and who Marv believes are incredibly misunderstood by the majority. Some people would put disclaimers to say that what is said in this episode does not represent the opinions of anyone to do with the show, but Marv says what he thinks! https://twitter.com/BPofDisruption https://www.patreon.com/bpofdisruption https://www.instagram.com/blueprints_of_disruption/ https://podfollow.com/blueprints-of-disruption Marv's Links - https://linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Podcasty things on Marv's mind at the moment...

Marv and Louise chat with Sanjida about her show Sanjida Sayz, her life living with cystic hygroma, and the pressures of being a young British Muslim in school.

Marv chats with Alex and Jakub from What's Your Spaghetti Policy to discuss their pop culture and topical related talk show, Alex's forthcoming book, and so much more, including the discovery that they have a friend in common. ⁦‪https://www.twitter.com/SpagPolicyPod‬⁩/ https://www.instagram.com/SpagPolicyPod/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polardestroyer/polar-destroyer https://discord.com/invite/bCdbajAG

Marv chats with Max from the show Bitches With Beards. They chat about the show Bitches With Beards, the gay culture, LGBTQ+, movies, music, Max being a Brit who is living in the US, and the differences therein, and so much more. There is some great advice as well with Max’s life tips, podcasting tips, and great films that highlight gay relationships. Listen to Bitches With Beards - https://podfollow.com/1671378459 Bitches With Beards on Twitter - Bitches With Beards on Instagram - Marv’s Links on Linktree

Marv chats with Rikki, the co-host of Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas about the show itself, as well as other things Christmassy, and the independent podcasting world. https://sbmchristmas.libsyn.com

Marv chats with John about The Basement Surge, a show that looks into topical subjects, and then speak about them openly, from a basement in Brooklyn, New York. Subjects that Marv and John discuss include the Dodgers baseball team moving from Brooklyn to LA, James Gunn being taken on to look after the DC related films at Warner Bros, the Coronation of King Charles III, independent podcasting, the question of how far you can go with open discussion in podcasts, and the effects thereof, and so much more. WARNING - this episode was recorded while Marv's internet provider was apparently conducting maintenance on their service over five days without having given notification, so while the show has been cleaned up, there are still traces of signal trouble. https://zaap.bio/basementsurge Marv’s links

Marv chats with Kristin about Holidays After Dark, a show that looks at the history of events such as Christmas, Easter, Mardi Gras. Is there a dark side to these times? Apologies for the sound issues here and there, but I don't think that it takes away from the great discussion. https://twitter.com/holidayspodcast https://holidaysafterdark.com/ https://www.instagram.com/holidayspodcast/ Marv's links

Marv chats with Graeme Klass of Klassic Studios, the creator of podcasts such as Daily Dad Jokes, Daily Quiz Show, Daily Facts, Daily Life Pro Tips, Get Happy Headlines, Wikipedia Article Of The Day, Daily Shower Thoughts, and This Podcast Will Make You Sleep. These shows of Graeme's are presented solely by Artificial Intelligence, created by himself, and they chat about how these came about, and Graeme's history as a programmer helping to create these great shows that are being championed by many, including Hollywood actor Kurtwood Smith. https://klassicstudios.com/ Marv's Links

Warning - this episode includes language that some may find offensive, and some discussion of a sensitive nature. If you would rather, then there are other episodes available that do not feature such things. Marv chats with Carissa about her show Beauty Unlocked, a show that looks at many things, mainly based around the lies and truths behind what is perceived by the media as beauty, and what is actually realistic. https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 https://www.linktr.ee/marvsmooth

Marv chats with Lidia and her dad Ken about this great show that sees Lidia talking about books that she has been reading, as well as interviewing authors and bookshop owners.