Scott Sigler Slices: MIX TAPE VOL. 1

DEEP CUTS Episode 63: What Makes a Compelling Villain


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Every great hero needs a villain. Even more essential? For every protagonist to have a compelling antagonist. 

What does it take to have an antagonist that readers hate, but also hate to love? 

Scott & A talk compelling villains and why we love them.

  • Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs

  • Produced by Steve Riekeberg

  • Production Assistance by Allie Press

  • Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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