Beyond The Trope

Beyond The Trope episodes:

• 02.27.2024

  Episode 473 The End

  Thank you everyone for joining us for our 10th anniversary and our final farewell! It's been a wonderful 10 years, and we're grateful for every single one of you. Mentioned in this episode: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Aaron Michael Ritchey...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Episode 472 Conversation with Patrick Hester

  This week Patrick Hester joins us to help us prepare to say goodbye to the show. Find out more about Patrick at https://atfmb.com and https://functionalnerds.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/atfmb. Mentioned in this episode: Archive.org I...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Episode 471 Interview with James Persichetti

  This week our good friend, James Persichetti, joined us to help send off the show and tell us about TRISTAN AND LANCELOT: A TALE OF TWO KNIGHTS by James Persichetti and L. S. Biehler. Find out more about James...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Episode 470 Interview with Susan Spann

  This week Susan Spann returns to help us build a long farewell to the show (just a few episodes to go!). Find out more about Susan at https://susanspann.com and follow her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/susanspannauthor and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/susanspann....

  
• 01.30.2024

  Episode 469 Interview with Aaron Michael Ritchey

  This week Aaron Michael Ritchey returns for the first time in almost a decade! He's here to talk about the many amazing projects he's worked on. Find out more at https://aaronmritchey.com and follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aaron.m.ritchey and on...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Episode 468 Interview with Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp

  This week Warren Hammond and Angie Hodapp return to the show to catch up and talk about critique groups, creativity, and writing! Find out more about Warren at https://warrenhammond.net and find out more about Angie at https://angiehodapp.com. Mentioned in this...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Episode 467 Interview with Gail Carriger

  This week Gail Carriger returns to the show to talk about DIVINITY 36, DEMIGOD 12, and DOME 6, all out now! We cannot say enough how formative Gail has been to Beyond The Trope over the years. It's been a...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Episode 466 Interview with the Functional Nerds

  This week the Functional Nerds join us to talk about their awesome show and all things nerdy! Find out more at https://FunctionalNerds.com. Follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FN_Podcast and follow Tracy at https://twitter.com/TracyATownsend and Patrick at https://twitter.com/atfmb. Mentioned in this...

  
• 01.02.2024

  New Years Break 2024 and Final Episodes Preview

  This week we're off again, but we wanted to give you a preview of our final episodes leading to our grande finale! We have a lot of friends returning to send us out with a bang, and we're excited to...

  
• 12.26.2023

  Christmas Break 2023 and Announcement

  We have a big announcement this week even though we're taking a break for Christmas. Thank you so much for listening!

  
• 12.19.2023

  Episode 465 Interview with Hanna C. Howard

  This week Hanna C. Howard returns to talk about her newest novel, OUR DIVINE MISCHIEF, out now! Find out more at https://www.hannachoward.com/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Mentioned...

  
• 12.12.2023

  Episode 464 Interview with Dave Robison

  This week Dave Robison returns to talk about podcasting, creativity, and coffee! Find out more about Dave at https://butterymanvoice.com/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Mentioned in this episode:...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Episode 463 Interview with David R. Slayton

  This week David R. Slayton returned to talk with us about life in general, writing, and DARK MOON, SHALLOW SEA, out now! Find out more at https://davidrslayton.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/drslayton and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/david.r.slayton. Thank...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Episode 462 2023 Recommendations

  This week we're bringing you our recommendations for 2023! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Just a...

  
• 11.21.2023

  Episode 461 Verbal Anthology: Animals

  This week we're bringing you another verbal anthology, and we're talking about the animals in our lives! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond...

  
• 11.14.2023

  Episode 460 Interview with Polly Holyoke

  This week Polly Holyoke joins us to talk about SKYRIDERS and THE SKY KING! Find out more at https://pollyholyoke.com/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Episode 459 Verbal Anthology: Coffee

  This week we're discussing coffee! Stories about how we came to love coffee, fond memories surrounding coffee, and our general appreciation for the wonderful nectar. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons...

  
• 10.31.2023

  Episode 458 Verbal Anthology: Parties

  This week we're talking about parties! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Time is running out! Mentioned...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Episode 457 Interview with Mur Lafferty

  This week Mur Lafferty returns to the show to talk about CHAOS TERMINAL, out on November 7, 2023. Find out more about Mur at https://murverse.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mightymur and on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/mightymur. Thank you to...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Episode 456 Interview with Dan Frey

  This week Dan Frey joins us to talk about his latest release, DREAMBOUND, out now! Find out more at https://www.wordsbydanfrey.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wordsbydanfrey. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including...

  
• 10.10.2023

  Episode 455 Why We Love Fall

  This week we're talking about our favorite parts of the Fall Season! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at...

  
• 10.03.2023

  Episode 454 Interview with S. H. Cotugno

  This week S. H. Cotugno joins us to talk about Volume 1 of THE CLASS SCIENTISTS, out now! Find out more at https://www.theglassscientists.com/ and follow S. H. on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arythusa, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/arythusa/, and on Tumblr at https://arythusa.tumblr.com/....

  
• 09.26.2023

  Episode 453 Interview with Louise Hare

  This week Louise Hare joined us to talk about HARLEM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the sequel to MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS. Find out more at https://louisehare.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lourhare and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/louisehareauthor/. Thank you to all of...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Episode 452 Mailbag Vol. 3

  This week we're responding to listener questions! If you have questions for us, please shoot us an email, and we'll be happy to answer them. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Episode 451 Interview with Jim Butcher

  This week Jim Butcher returns to talk about THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR, coming out November 7, 2023. Find out more at https://jim-butcher.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/longshotauthor. You can also stay caught up on Jim Butcher news at https://www.facebook.com/JimButcherNews...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Episode 450 Interview with Erin A. Craig

  This week Erin A. Craig joins us to talk about HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN, the sequel to HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROW. Find out more at https://www.erinacraig.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/penchant4words, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Penchant4Words/, on...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Episode 449 Behind the Podcast: Starting a Podcast

  This week we're bringing you another Behind the Podcast episode and talking about how to start a podcast on the cheap! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continuing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Episode 448 Interview with Hannah Maehrer

  This week BookTok sensation Hannah Maehrer joins us to talk about her debut novel ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN! Find out more at https://www.entangledpublishing.com/authors/hannah-nicole-maehrer and follow her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnicolemae and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/. Thank you to all...

  
• 08.15.2023

  Episode 447 Interview with Garth Nix

  This week Garth Nix joins us to talk about his newest release, SIR HEREWARD AND MISTER FITZ, out August 23, 2023! Find out more at https://garthnix.com/ and follow him on X at https://twitter.com/garthnix and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/garthnix. Thank you to...

  
• 08.08.2023

  Episode 446 Becoming a Nerd

  This week Michelle and Giles share how they became nerds. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Episode 445 Collecting with Patrick Hester

  This week Patrick Hester joined us to talk about collecting and why so many of us want to own specific items that strike our fancy. Find out more about Patrick at http://www.atfmb.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/atfmb. Thank...

  
• 07.25.2023

  Episode 444 Interview with Daniel M. Ford

  This week Daniel M. Ford joined us to talk about THE WARDEN, out now! Find out more at http://www.danielmford.com/contact and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/soundingline. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Episode 443 Verbal Anthology: Food Experiences

  This week we're bringing you another verbal anthology discussion, this time sharing our food experiences. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope...

  
• 07.11.2023

  Episode 442 Interview with Genevieve Gornichec

  This week Genevieve Gornichec joins us to talk about THE WEAVER AND THE WITCH QUEEN, out July 25, 2023! Find out more at https://genevievegornichec.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gengornichec/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gengornichec, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gengornichec/....

  
• 07.04.2023

  Episode 441 Live from FAN EXPO Denver 2023

  This week we're bringing you our conversation from FAN EXPO Denver 2023! If you had a chance to drop by and meet us, thank you for saying hi. If you didn't make it, we're sorry to have missed you. Thank...

  
• 06.27.2023

  Episode 440 Verbal Anthology: Sports

  This week we're bringing you another Verbal Anthology, this time sharing stories about sports! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear...

  
• 06.20.2023

  Episode 439 Interview with Mason Engel

  This week author and documentarian Mason Engel joined us to talk about his upcoming project, Books Across America. Find out more at https://www.booksxamerica.com/ and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/booksacrossamerica/ and https://www.instagram.com/theamasonengel/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners...

  
• 06.13.2023

  Episode 438 Interview with Destiny Soria

  This week Destiny Soria joins us to talk about THIEF LIAR LADY, published under the name D. L. Soria. Find out more at http://www.destinysoria.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedestinysoria/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Episode 437 Verbal Anthology: Bikes

  This week Michelle and Giles are bringing you an anthology of personal stories surrounding the theme of Bikes. Join in the conversation, too, over on Twitter and Facebook! Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support, including...

  
• 05.30.2023

  Episode 436 Travel Disasters

  This week we're sharing some travel disaster stories from our past. Join in and then tell us some of YOUR favorite travel memories! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope....

  
• 05.23.2023

  Episode 435 Interview with Martha Wells

  This week Martha Wells returns to talk about her latest release, WITCH KING! Find out more about Martha at https://www.marthawells.com/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Episode 434 Obsessions and Hobbies

  This week Michelle and Giles are talking about some of their obsessions and hobbies. Tell us what you love to do over on Twitter or Facebook! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our...

  
• 05.09.2023

  Episode 433 Interview with Marina J. Lostetter

  This week Marina J. Lostetter joins us to talk about her latest book, THE CAGE OF DARK HOURS! Find out more at https://lostetter.wordpress.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MarinaLostetter, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marinajlostetter/, and on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lostetter. Thank...

  
• 05.02.2023

  Episode 432 Interview with Joan F. Smith

  This week Joan F. Smith joined us to talk about THE OTHER SIDE OF INFINITY, out now! Find out more at https://joanfsmithbooks.com/ and follow Joan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jf_smit and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joanfsmithbooks. Thank you to all of our...

  
• 04.25.2023

  Episode 431 Things That are Ridiculous

  This week Michelle and Giles are talking about things that are ridiculous. Listen in and then let us know what YOU think is ridiculous! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Episode 430 Interview with Tessa Barbosa

  This week Tessa Barbosa joined us to talk about THE MOONLIGHT BLADE, out now! Find out more at https://tessabarbosa.com/ follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HiTessaBarbosa and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hitessabarbosa/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Episode 429 Interview with Rebecca Yarros

  This week Rebecca Yarros joined us to talk about her fantasy debut, FOURTH WING! This New Adult book is out May 2, 2023, so go pre-order it now. Find out more at https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RebeccaYarros,...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Episode 428 Books That Inspired us to Write

  This week Michelle and Giles are sharing the books that inspired them to become writers! Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear...

  
• 03.28.2023

  Episode 427 Interview with Audrey Burges

  This week Audrey Burges joined us to talk about her debut novel, THE MINUSCULE MANSION OF MYRA MALONE! Find out more at https://audreyburges.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Audrey_Burges, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aburgeswrites/, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/audreyburges/. Thank...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Episode 426 Interview with Deeba Zargarpur

  This week middle grade and young adult author Deeba Zargarpur joins us to talk about HOUSE OF YESTERDAY! Find out more at https://www.deebazargarpur.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deebazargarpur and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/deebazargarpur/. Thank you to all of...