The hilarious comedian, author, and beekeeper **[Emma Arnold](http://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com/)** is Martin's guest this week. Emma talks about growing up in the woods, writing erotica, and how _Jaws_helped teach her about sex.

Screenwriter and fellow Buffy enthusiast [**Liz Hersey**](http://www.thelizchannel.blogspot.com/) joins Martin and Chanel for "The Buffy Chronicles" as they provide commentary for "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date."

[**Michael PonTell**](http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivdailybulletin/obituary.aspx?n=michael-pontell&pid=174928424), a bright and ambitious young writer, passed away on May 12, 2015, at the age of 23. Michael and Martin enjoyed a lively conversation about writing and the state of the publishing industry. Recorded on March 6, 2015.

Chanel Chakko fills in as guest host this week and her guest is award-winning author Martin Lastrapes. Martin talks about reading comics as a kid, his undying love for _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, and his new book _The Vampire, the Hunter, and the Girl_.

Michael McCarty, author of _[**Modern Mythmakers: 35 Interviews with Horror & Science Fiction Writers and Filmmakers**](https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Mythmakers-Interviews-Science-Filmmakers/dp/0994662602/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=KJT5NJ36EGWCLSTT&creativeASIN=0994662602), _is Martin's guest this week. Michael talks about journalism, fiction writing, and interviewing horror/sci-fi icons.

Jasper Bark, award-winning and critically acclaimed British novelist and comic book writer, is Martin's guest this week. Jasper talks about getting into trouble in school, being a journalist, and how his wife made it possible for him to pursue a career as a full-time writer.

Martin is joined by a motley crew of guests: His German nephew, his American nephew, his occasional co-host, his mother, his father, and his father-in-law. You will literally laugh and cry before it's over.

Tammy Salyer, author of _The __Spectras Arise Trilogy_, talks about her love of Tom Robbins, freelance editing, writing book trilogies, and jumping out of airplanes on purpose.

Amanda Headlee, author and blogger, is Martin's guest this week. Amanda talks about living in the middle of the woods, techniques for scaring readers, and the influence of H.P. Lovecraft.