Dead Men Talk

Dead Men Talk

By Chris Tetreault-BlayArtsBooks
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Dead Men Talk episodes

  • S3E07 - 'The Art of Storytelling' with songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, TV director and film-maker Tom Bliss

    'Dead Men Talk' comes full-circle with this latest guest, returning to Chris' passion for delving into the 'stories behind the stories'. Harking back to one of the first folk gigs he attended back in 2007, Chris finally gets to talk to one of the musicians and songwriters that spurred his own desire to write.

    Having been a TV director, film-maker, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist - and even his time as a university lecturer - Tom Bliss knows a thing or two about the importance of the use of narrative and storytelling in pretty much all walks of life.

    In this episode, Tom joins Chris from his Alderney base to discuss how storytelling has shaped most - if not all - things he has done, in particular his years spent as a musician. Tom delves into the inspirations behind just a few of his songs, including 'The Violin', 'Flotsam & Jetsam' and 'Raven Queen'.

    After listening to this episode, please do take the time to go and check out Tom's websites to hear more of his music, view his many videos and keep updated with all of the wonderful work he has been - and continues to be - involved in.


    www.tombliss.co.uk

    www.urbal.tv


    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod

    1 hr 4 min
  • S3E06 - "Danger! It's A Puppet!" with comedy writer and performer Ray Tizzard

    Ray Tizzard has worked alongside some of the greats in British comedy and been able to make them laugh, so it is little wonder that this episode turned out to be one of the funniest (and most fun) Chris has done to date!

    To many, Ray will be remembered as Joe Pasquale's hapless twin-brother Raynard, who joined him on stage in countless acts of pure comedy genius. Ray was also the hand behind (or beneath!) Larry the Loafer as part of The Brian Conley Show, playing the squeaky sidekick to Conley's Nick Frisbee, calling many a cry of "It's A Puppet!"

    Chris not only chats to Ray about his most famous roles but other work he has been involved in (including writing tours for other iconic children's favourites, The Sooty Show and Rainbow!) and a hint at possible projects yet to come!

    Don't be a puppet - you simply HAVE to give this one a listen!

    Be sure to follow Ray on Twitter (@raytizzard) to keep up-to-date with everything he will be up to.

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod

    49 min
  • S3E05 - 'Alone At Least' with guitarist and singer-songwriter Robin Hann

    In this episode, Chris delves once more into the Devonian talent pool as he welcomes Torbay-based guitarist & singer-songwriter, Robin Hann.

    Robin discusses his earliest memories of music, the artists who inspired him to want to become a musician himself, performing on the local pub/club circuit and through to real-life experiences which helped shape his tremendous album, 'Alone At Least'.

    Be sure to check out 'Alone At Least' for yourself on Robin's YouTube channel and across the major streaming platforms!

    To keep up-to-date with Robin's work and find information of his upcoming gigs, follow him on his social media pages:

    Facebook: @robinhannmusic

    Instagram: @robinhannmusic

    Twitter: @Robin_Hann

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod


    1 hr 1 min
  • S3E04 - 'The Painter of Nuts' with artist Steve Casino

    In this episode, Chris welcomes "peanut taxidermist" and toy creator Steve Casino to the show!

    As soon as a video of Steve's work landed on Chris' social media news feeds recently, he knew he had to get him on as a guest. Steve is famous for his artwork and has garnered a massive following and national TV exposure in the States. From turning peanuts into well-known characters, to his truly amazing 'pop-out' out on classic games cartridges or even his own fresh take on classic wooden toys, it is safe to say that Steve's talents know no bounds.

    We even learn a little more about his 'day job' as a toy inventor, which has even resulted in household-name toys such as Squeakee The Balloon Dog and Hairdorables!

    After listening to this episode, you need to check out Steve's work for yourself on his social media pages:

    Facebook: @painterofnuts (Steve Casino Art)

    Instagram: @stevecasino

    Twitter: @SteveCasino1

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod

    Have any questions, comments, or feedback? Why not send in a voice message!

    33 min
  • S3E03 - 'The Greatest Story Never Told' with Jonathan Willis & Chris Harris, the founders of the 'House Of Frankenstein' experience

    You'd be hard-pushed to find anyone who hasn't at least heard of 'Frankenstein', quite possibly the most well-known gothic horror tale in the world and what is also heralded as the first-ever science fiction story. But how much do you know about the 'story behind the story', and in particular about Mary Shelley herself?

    In this episode, Chris has the honour of chatting to Chris Harris and Jonathan Willis, the founders of the all-new immersive experience 'House of Frankenstein', situated in Bath. The first of its kind, 'House of Frankenstein' sheds a whole new light on the classic tale, delving into Mary Shelley's own tragic life and the events that led to her writing the book, as well as celebrating the impact 'Frankenstein' has had on the literary world and pop culture ever since.

    Chris and Jonathan discuss the moment which set this project in motion, their own love of 'Frankenstein', their future plans for the attraction and even how they created their own 8-foot version of The Creature, the first time there has been anything like this built using Mary Shelley's own vision!

    For further information on what lies within the House of Frankenstein, where to find them and to book tickets, be sure to visit www.houseoffrankenstein.com

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod

    Have any questions, comments, or feedback? Why not send in a voice message! Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    41 min
  • S3E03 - 'The Greatest Story Never Told' with Jonathan Willis & Chris Harris, the founders of the 'House Of Frankenstein' experience

    You'd be hard-pushed to find anyone who hasn't at least heard of 'Frankenstein', quite possibly the most well-known gothic horror tale in the world and what is also heralded as the first-ever science fiction story. But how much do you know about the 'story behind the story', and in particular about Mary Shelley herself?

    In this episode, Chris has the honour of chatting to Chris Harris and Jonathan Willis, the founders of the all-new immersive experience 'House of Frankenstein', situated in Bath. The first of its kind, 'House of Frankenstein' sheds a whole new light on the classic tale, delving into Mary Shelley's own tragic life and the events that led to her writing the book, as well as celebrating the impact 'Frankenstein' has had on the literary world and pop culture ever since.

    Chris and Jonathan discuss the moment which set this project in motion, their own love of 'Frankenstein', their future plans for the attraction and even how they created their own 8-foot version of The Creature, the first time there has been anything like this built using Mary Shelley's own vision!

    For further information on what lies within the House of Frankenstein, where to find them and to book tickets, be sure to visit www.houseoffrankenstein.com


    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalkPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @deadmentalkpod

    Have any questions, comments, or feedback? Why not send in a voice message! Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/



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    41 min
  • S3E02 - In Conversation with Blues & Folk songwriter and musician Matt Steady

    Matt Steady is an independent singer-songwriter from Leicestershire who is responsible for a number of astounding albums, including 'Here Be Dragons' and 'Chasing Down Wolves' which have been on Chris' own rotating playlist for a while now!

    In this brand-new episode, Chris has the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Matt about his musical influences, the roots of his unique sound which masterfully fuses blues and folk, his thoughts on the current music and recording scene compared to those he grew up with, and much much more!

    'New Buryin' Ground' has been sampled at the start of this episode, with the kind permission of Matt Steady himself.

    Be sure to order your copy of 'New Buryin' Ground', the new album by the Grace Machine, listen to Matt's music and keep up-to-date with Matt's other work via his website and social media:

    Website: www.mattsteady.com

    Facebook: @MattSteadyMusic

    Twitter: @MattStoicSteady

    Instagram: @MattSteady

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:

    Facebook: @DeadMenTalksPod and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @christbauthor

    1 hr 19 min
  • S3E01 - In Conversation with children's author Clare Helen Welsh

    Guess who's back! 

    After something of an extended break, Chris returns with a brand-new episode of Dead Men Talk and with a very, very special guest.

    Clare Helen Welsh is one of the most respected children's writers in the South West with hugely popular releases such as 'Poo! Is That You?', 'Wee? It Wasn't Me', 'The Tide' and of course 'Aerodynamics of Biscuits.

    Clare pops in to chat about her own writing journey, how it stemmed from her career as a primary school teacher and a particular New Year's goal, and even through to meeting a couple of very Royal guests in Exeter recently!

    To keep up-to-date with Clare's work, be sure to check out her social media:

    Website: www.clarehelenwelsh.com

    Facebook: @sneakymcsqueaky (Books By Clare Helen Welsh)

    Instagram: @clarehelenwelsh

    Twitter: @ClareHelenWelsh

    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:  

    Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrownMoth

    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

    Instagram: @christbauthor

    Have any questions, comments, or feedback? Why not send in a voice message! Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

    40 min
  • S2E08 - Finale - "The Moon. The Moth. The Legend?" - with illustrator Greg Carter
    The podcast reaches a natural conclusion as Chris brings his writing journey bang up-to-date by discussing his shift from writing horror fiction to children's books, starting with the release of 'It's A Long Way To The Moon' in September 2019, up to his recent release 'It's A Long Night for Santa.'
    And what better way to mark the occasion than with an exclusive interview with the man who helped truly bring the books to life - illustrator Greg Carter!
    Be sure to check out more of Greg's other work by following him on his social media pages:
    Facebook: @GregCarterVisualArtist
    Instagram: @greg_carter_visual_artist
    Grab your copy of 'It's A Long Way To the Moon' and 'It's A Long Night For Santa' here, available in paperback from Amazon, Waterstone's and more! 'It's A Long Way To the Moon' is also available in audiobook format on many platforms.
    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
    Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrownMoth
    Blog: The StoryMan
    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
    Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
    Have any questions, comments or feedback? Why not send in a voice message!
    Closing music: Krampus Is Here by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
    1 hr 22 min
  • S2E07 - "Run, Run As Fast As You Can..."
    To conclude the series of episodes delving into the pages of his horror release A Necessary End, Chris treats everyone to the final story from the audiobook in full! Narrated by Dave Jackson, we introduce to you 'The Ginger Man'.
    Enjoy!
    Grab your copy of A Necessary End here, available in Kindle, paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon!
    To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below:
    Facebook: @ChrisTBAuthor and @LittleBrownMoth
    Blog: The StoryMan
    Twitter: @TetreaultBlay
    Instagram: @author.tetreaultblay
    Have any questions, comments or feedback? Why not send in a voice message! 
    Additional Music Provided By: Mediacharger: https://www.youtube.com/user/MediaCharger
    Music Created By : EricMMusic
    Song Title: The Dusty Attic
    Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iVudI95Ebc
    License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    43 min

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The official podcast from horror and children's fiction author Chris Tetreault-Blay. Listen in to not only find out more about his work, influences and the "stories behind the stories" but also check…