Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction

By Zachary Bartels

What's Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction about?

In season 2, Zachary Bartels brings in a rotating cast of authors to share their insights and their fiction with listeners.

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Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction episodes:

01.20.2022
High and Silver Presents: The Pilgrim's Progress
The pilot episode of a new serialized, cinematic audio adaptation of Bunyan's timeless allegory.
07.10.2019
S02 Episode 07: Zachary Bartels, "Go Green," pt. 2
Zach goes all-in with audio while Judith saves the day.
07.10.2019
S02 Episode 06: E.C. Farrell, "Marbles"
Twitter helps E.C. keep writing and a young boy finds his marbles.
07.10.2019
S02 Episode 05: Gordon Korman, Fiction Mastermind
Zach and Calvin interview their literary hero.
01.04.2019
S02 Episode 04: Erin Bartels, "Ninety-Eight"
Erin finds validation and the class of 1998 gets back together.
10.26.2018
S02 Episode 03: Diann Mills, "Burden of Proof"
Diann helps authors go social, while April is pulled into a complicated situation.
10.26.2018
S02 Episode 02: Marissa Shrock, "Deadly Homestead"
Marissa has no regrets, while Georgia solves a 19th Century murder.
10.26.2018
S02 Episode 01: "Go Green" pt. 1
In the season premier, Zach goes amaetur, while the perfect heist false apart.
07.16.2018
CARDIFF GIANT PRESENTS: "Your Face Is Crooked"
Every Monday, Erin Bartels shares another short essay full of neurotic self-reflection, off-beat insight, and (usually) humor. This is episode 2, "Everything You Do Is Wrong." Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or at erinbartels.podbean.com.
06.04.2018
S01 Chapter 32: "Peavey"
In the finale, Zach and Judith wrap things up.
05.18.2018
S01 Chapter 31: "High Ground"
Zach hatches a diabolical scheme; Trenton feels the squeeze.
05.02.2018
S01 Chapter 30: "A Real Side-Splitter"
Erin's odds are 50-50; Judith seeks to settle a score.
04.12.2018
S01 Chapter 29: "Shots Fired"
Zach has so many podcasts; Trent reaches the end of the line.
03.27.2018
S01 Excursus D: "Then Came Sunday"
Satan's weekend is a bit of a rollercoaster.
03.16.2018
S01 Chapter 28: "Be Gentle with Me"
Ted remembers the magic; things don't work out for Danny.
02.24.2018
S01 Chapter 27: "Quicker Than Cigarettes"
Zach checks your goals; Judith makes a break for it.
02.16.2018
S01 Chapter 26: "Amateur Vigilante Shenanigans"
Marissa goes full speed ahead and Jason serves a purpose.
01.29.2018
S01 Chapter 25: "The Girlfriend Seat"
Indie publishing evolves while Judith goes on the offensive.
01.20.2018
S01 Chapter 24: "Old Growth"
Noah launches. Trent is sinking.
01.12.2018
S01 Chapter 23: "A Different Prayer Altogether"
Mike has low-grade residual guilt. Trenton feels lighter.
12.21.2017
S01 Excursus C: "Crying He Makes"
The Messiah is born in Bethlehem; the Jesuits Militant unravel a mystery in Detroit.
12.15.2017
S01 Chapter 22: "A Plan, and Not a Bad One"
Noel cons Santa; Trent takes the plunge.
12.09.2017
S01 Chapter 21: "Double-Back"
Zach spreads good news while Trenton arms himself.
12.01.2017
S01 Chapter 20: "The Devil's Tail"
Zach feels slimy, while Trent runs for his life.
11.20.2017
S01 Chapter 19: "A Kiss Goodbye"
Chaz grows his platform, while Trent goes back on the grid.
11.10.2017
S01 Chapter 18: "Birthright"
Trenton doesn't know who to trust. Zach shares the universe.
11.03.2017
S01 Chapter 17: "Intruder"
Trent hunkers down.
11.03.2017
S01 Excursus B: "Senior Detective"
Zach speaks at a book launch and Corrinne isn't too old for this.
10.27.2017
S01 Chapter 16: "Ordinary"
Zach puts you to sleep. Adam finally wakes up .
10.12.2017
S01 Excursus A: "Book Release Day"
Zach talks book release expectations vs. reality, while Danny is delivered yet again.
10.06.2017
S01 Chapter 15: "Pinky Swear"
Zach defends outlining, while Adam follows a dangerous lead.
09.28.2017
S01 Chapter 14: "Nothing But Trouble"
Zach asks, What does success look like? while Judith asks, Am I free to go?
09.21.2017
S01 Chapter 13: "Servants' Quarters"
Trenton is kicked while down. Zach talks natural ingredients.
09.13.2017
S01 Chapter 12: "Ox Goad"
Zach wants questions. Judith wants answers.
08.30.2017
S01 Chapter 11: "Two for the Price of Two"
Zach wants questions. Judith wants answers.
08.23.2017
S01 Chapter 10: "A Sudden, Horrible Realization"
Trent goes deeper, while Zach talks indie pubs.
08.16.2017
S01 Chapter 09: "Beneath the Fire"
Trent and Judith take up an ancient quest, while Zach gets in touch with his feminine side.
08.09.2017
S01 Chapter 08: "C.F.B."
Trenton and Judith go underground while Zach talks power-couples.
08.02.2017
S01 Chapter 07: "Leg Irons and Weights"
Trenton has an epiphany. Zach apparently loves cults.
07.26.2017
S01 Chapter 06: "Zeal for the Past"
Trenton learns some dark secrets about Clinch Rock's history while Zach draws some conclusions about his own.
07.18.2017
S01 Chapter 05: "A Little Suspish"
Chief Marsh makes a difficult decision and Zach gets dipped in Bubonic Plague.
07.11.2017
S01 Chapter 04: "Sculttlebutt"
Worlds collide for Trenton while Zach attends an unironic awards gala.
07.04.2017
S01 Chapter 03: "Superhero Edition"
Trenton misses a connection with Zoe and has a troubling reunion with Judith. Zach analyzes chiasms.
06.27.2017
S01 Chapter 02: "Hungry like the wolf"
Zach fails to communicate, while Trenton feels things piling up.
06.19.2017
S01 Chapter 01: "I promise, it won't kill you."
In the premier episode, Trenton Marsh scrambles to save his life and make a connection with Zoe, while Zach puts all his cards on the table.

What's Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Clinch: A Podcast of Fiction and Not-Fiction episodes:

High and Silver Presents: The Pilgrim's Progress

S02 Episode 07: Zachary Bartels, "Go Green," pt. 2

S02 Episode 06: E.C. Farrell, "Marbles"

S02 Episode 05: Gordon Korman, Fiction Mastermind

S02 Episode 04: Erin Bartels, "Ninety-Eight"

S02 Episode 03: Diann Mills, "Burden of Proof"

S02 Episode 02: Marissa Shrock, "Deadly Homestead"

S02 Episode 01: "Go Green" pt. 1

CARDIFF GIANT PRESENTS: "Your Face Is Crooked"

S01 Chapter 32: "Peavey"

S01 Chapter 31: "High Ground"

S01 Chapter 30: "A Real Side-Splitter"

S01 Chapter 29: "Shots Fired"

S01 Excursus D: "Then Came Sunday"

S01 Chapter 28: "Be Gentle with Me"

S01 Chapter 27: "Quicker Than Cigarettes"

S01 Chapter 26: "Amateur Vigilante Shenanigans"

S01 Chapter 25: "The Girlfriend Seat"

S01 Chapter 24: "Old Growth"

S01 Chapter 23: "A Different Prayer Altogether"

S01 Excursus C: "Crying He Makes"

S01 Chapter 22: "A Plan, and Not a Bad One"

S01 Chapter 21: "Double-Back"

S01 Chapter 20: "The Devil's Tail"

S01 Chapter 19: "A Kiss Goodbye"

S01 Chapter 18: "Birthright"

S01 Chapter 17: "Intruder"

S01 Excursus B: "Senior Detective"

S01 Chapter 16: "Ordinary"

S01 Excursus A: "Book Release Day"

S01 Chapter 15: "Pinky Swear"

S01 Chapter 14: "Nothing But Trouble"

S01 Chapter 13: "Servants' Quarters"

S01 Chapter 12: "Ox Goad"

S01 Chapter 11: "Two for the Price of Two"

S01 Chapter 10: "A Sudden, Horrible Realization"

S01 Chapter 09: "Beneath the Fire"

S01 Chapter 08: "C.F.B."

S01 Chapter 07: "Leg Irons and Weights"

S01 Chapter 06: "Zeal for the Past"

S01 Chapter 05: "A Little Suspish"

S01 Chapter 04: "Sculttlebutt"

S01 Chapter 03: "Superhero Edition"

S01 Chapter 02: "Hungry like the wolf"

S01 Chapter 01: "I promise, it won't kill you."