Eric talks to Martin about about the surreal experience of winning the **[Bram Stoker Award](http://www.horror.org/stokers2014/stokers.html)**. They also talk about Eric's anthologies [_ **Tales of Lost Civilizations** _](https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tales-Lost-Civilizations-Guignard/dp/0983433593/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=G2K3CLB3BTCYA36U&creativeASIN=0983433593) and _**[After Death](https://www.amazon.com/After-Death-Eric-J-Guignard/dp/0988556928/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=HQYPD6UXBOZU5TK2&creativeASIN=0988556928)**_. Before it's over, you'll find out what Martin's fifth novel is going to be about!

Martin chats with **[Eric J. Guignard](http://ericjguignard.com/index.html)**, [**2013 Bram Stoker Award winner**](http://www.horror.org/stokers2014/stokers.html). They talk about their early struggles in independent publishing, the craft of short story writing, and why it's important that writers must make time to read.

Comic Book Expert Anthony Ray Bench chats with Martin about superhero movies, the complexity of Lex Luthor, and why you should avoid San Diego Comic-Con. He also talks about interning at Kevin Smith's SModCo podcasting empire.

Martin has a conversation with [_ **Authors Anonymous** _](https://www.amazon.com/Authors-Anonymous-Kaley-Cuoco-Sweeting/dp/B00J92616W/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=&creativeASIN=B00J92616W) screenwriter David Congalton. They talk about the film, which stars Kaley Cuoco ([_ **The Big Bang Theory** _](https://www.amazon.com/Big-Bang-Theory-Seasons-Blu-ray/dp/B00AQN09VQ/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=&creativeASIN=B00AQN09VQ)) and Chris Klein ([_ **American Pie** _](https://www.amazon.com/American-Pie-Blu-ray-DIGITAL-UltraViolet/dp/B00IOHO80E/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=&creativeASIN=B00IOHO80E)), including how David came up with the story and why it took 7 years to get made.

Martin and Chanel talk about the _Scavengers in Mourning_ red carpet event and they give their thoughts on _Maleficent_, before ranting about how expensive Disneyland is.

Martin and Chanel talk about professional wrestling and which wrestlers Chanel would most like to bone. Chanel also drops some knowledge on feminism, as well as why she loves strong female characters in mainstream entertainment, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Batgirl.

Katarina Leigh Waters, former WWE Diva and TNA Knockouts Champion, is Martin's guest this week. They talk about Katarina's career in the WWE, as well as her current transition into acting, screenwriting, and directing.

Martin brings back his buddy, Tim Chizmar. Martin and Tim talk about a whole host of topics, from Godzilla and Superman to Tim's new book deal and Martin getting punched in the head. You'll also hear from former WWE Diva and TNA Knockouts Champion, Katarina Leigh Waters.

Martin talks about the 1995 mini-series The Langoliers and the profound influence Stephen King has had on his writing. He also talks about Batman, research, and shopping for books on Amazon.