By Los
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
Forever Judging Special Edition Books by their Covers
Another book show! I know, I know, it's like I don't know what else to talk about these days. But hear me out! Or better yet, hear US out.
I'm joined today by Sara, whom you may recall, joined me on a previous show back in December. We knew we wanted to chat again because there's always something to talk about with so many books to be throwing money at.
But we're also joined by someone who is well known in the bookish community. Everyone's favorite Instagram book subscription sleuth, TheAutumnBookReads is chatting with us! See kids, this is what happens when you're not afraid to shoot your shots😂! And before you ask, no, this is not a trick and she is not AI generated lol.
There was a bunch of stuff we talked about and it was a blast! Topics we went over include:
And so much more!
I'm happy and proud to be able to have a conversation with these ladies and hopefully we'll be able to do it again in the future!
We discussed a bunch of different books and subs and I tried to have everything linked below. If I missed anything, reach out and let me know and I'll update it.
Until next time!
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Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
OH LOOK, A MIDLIFE CRISIS, RIGHT ON SCHEDULE
Alright peeps! If I were crazy enough to do seasons on my podcast, I would say this is the beginning of a new one. After sitting on this feed for so long, and much hesitation and skepticism, I'm finally going to try my hand at publicly talking to myself lol.
I get into the details in this episode, but look forward to bi-weekly shows from now on. Heck, maybe even weekly if I plan it right. No music so far, maybe I'll save it for the main show with guests. But for now, here's an intro for what I'm planning.
Until next time!
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Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Invoking the right of parley with the Cap'n!
After so many years of listening to each other's shows, our paths have finally crossed! Cap'n Mike has been the host of a handful of popular podcasts since the Xbox 360 era. And now, after a brief 2.5ish year retirement, he's back behind the mic!
During the show we dig into how we're both old farts and have been in the podcast game for a long time. Talking about the way it has changed so much, how we have now adapted and changed compared to how we were when we started. We discuss a few gaming related topics too, in particular the Steam Deck and how it has become my savior.
For all the info on Mike and where to find him and his podcast, check out all the links below!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
I don't think there were any links?! There were a few handheld gaming devices discussed but if those are things that interest you then I'm fairly certain you already know where to find them. If I listen and hear anything that stands out, I'll update the links below.
Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
It's not hoarding if it's pretty books!
This is a show many months in the making! Turns out coordinating a podcast with someone in Australia is not as simple as you would think. But it finally worked out and here we are!
I wanted to talk to Sara because she runs a fairly awesome bookish community that would've been wiped from existence if she didn't raise it from the ashes. And now, it's alive and thriving and about 200 people strong.
In this episode, we're talking about monthly book subscription boxes, special edition books and how they appeal to the collectors in us, and of course, the discord that brings it all together.
Check out below for all the info we discussed! If I missed anything, reach out and let me know and I'll update it.
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Here are our Top 5 Books of the Year! After editing the show, I realized that maybe I should've gone with books that actually came out this year, as oppose to books I've read since some are a few years old. But too late now! Here they are, along with the books that we did not like!
Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
FOR ALL, INTO THE STARFIELD
The time is finally upon us! After years of development and hype, fans of Bethesda Game Studios are getting their hands on Starfield! I sit down with Matt (Ve6a5, in Future Monkey lore) and talk about the excitement and expectations we have for the game! He also gives us his impressions on his first hour of play time, discussing space combat, character creation, and more!
As of this episode, Starfield is live with early access that can be granted by purchasing an upgrade or a premium edition. You can play it on release day (September 6th) by purchasing a standard copy on Xbox or PC, or with day one access on Xbox Game Pass.
Stay tuned to future episodes where I'll invite Matt back along with other guests and maybe even some voice mails where we'll follow up with our time spent in the game after a few weeks!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Another show, another Al, part 2... or 3?
It's been sooooo long, I figured it'll be cool to have Al on again. We talked a little about podcasting and what it's like to handle the technical stuff about recording. And after a sweet, sweet interlude, we got into some VR talk. The main focus was children and how they are not supposed to be using VR headsets. But are they? Who knows! Not me, but I may have some ideas here.
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Another show, another Al
Look, I'm not going to gloat or make a big deal here, but this show is out EXACTLY when I said it would be out! And it's right on time with when my player said to expect my next episode. Sorry, this may seem like small potatoes to people but it's a big deal in my book! But enough about me, what is going on this week?!
I had the pleasure of having Al back for another show! He is one half of The Retro 'Rents, and if you don't know him, the links are below.
This episode we were both catching up with a lot of off time. Both his and my show were on hiatus' and we discussed the reasons behind that. How life has just been relentless with keeping us busy and away from the microphones. But if I had to choose a central theme for the show, it would be books.
We got into the conversation about reading and it just went on from there. Lots of recommendations were given (and linked below) and I have zero regrets. It was a great time as always when chatting with Al and I'm glad he stuck around for another show.
Which btw, I know I said in the intro I'm going to put together his episodes, but I back tracked on that and now you'll be getting two shows with Al instead of one. You're welcome!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Where to Find This Week's Guest
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
NEW INTRO MUSIC, WHO DIS?
Welcome to the unofficial beginning of season 2 lolol. I mean, it's dumb, but I feel like that's where I'm at here. New intro music, updated and ridiculously awesome art, it's like a breath of fresh air being blown in to get the *checks watch* nine months worth of dust off everything.
NINE MONTHS! Nine freaking months since my last show. Almost to the day. I mean, technically, yeah, this CAN be considered the 31st of June if that were a thing. But it's not a thing. It's JULY 1st OMG it's almost Christmas!! Ok ok ok, I know, I know. Halloween is first, but whatever! ANYWAY. What's up, how ya been? That's good, that's good. Look, I know it's been a while so I got you a little somethin'.
It's a NEW SHOW! YESSSSSsssSSsSss everyone so happy happy! No, I haven't lost it. I've been busy and going on little sleep for the past week so I think I'm feeling it now. But anyway, let's get to the actual show notes. Geeze, I hope you weren't really reading all of this mess. I'm sorry.
Look, here's what I talked about in this episode. I went on about how much I absolutely adored Hogwarts Legacy. How it was enough to remind me why I loved gaming since I had taken another break from it. Then I got into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the first time of many I'm sure. And peppered throughout all of that was life talk. What I've been doing and not doing. How I pretty much gave up social media, and some other stuff.
There you go! You probably don't even have to listen to the show now, huh! Hahahahaha no that was a joke, please listen.
Oh yeah! Coming down the line, you will definitely hear Al from the Retro Rents returning for an episode or two, so look forward to that! And I have a few others penciled in after so here's to trying to do this thing again!
Until next time!
Links and Info Discussed
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
THIS IS HALLOWEEN
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! This episode is going to be all about Ken Turner! I thought Ken would be a great reason to dust off the ol' podcast because he lives in historic Salem, Massachusetts! We went on about how it is to live there throughout the year, the craziness of Halloween, and so much more!
Fun bonus! Check out the links below and you'll find not only Ken on twitter, but also the brand new Delvin Cox Experience Halloween Specials!
In these specials, I wrote/directed/produced the fun little skits throughout the shows. There are 4 skits in total: A Sea Creature (this is the one featuring Ken!), a Vampire, a Werewolf, and a Zombie. Go check out the shows! They are awesome and fun to listen to during halloween. Maybe use headphones though during a few skits lol.
Links and Info Discussed
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
Solo, round 2
Solo show numero 2 and I feel much more organized! Let it be known though, I recorded an entire OTHER show before I recorded this one. It was so all over the place and unorganized, I decided to ditch it and start over. I'm glad because it's amazing how much more focused you get when you write yourself a little plan to stick to. Organization. Who knew?!
Things Discussed
I talked numerous topics in the 30 minutes I allowed myself. I'm quite pleased, and you should be impressed if you know me! Anyway, here's a rundown in case you want to know what you're getting yourself into.
Games - Pokémon Legends Arceus, Horizon Forbidden West, Animal Crossing, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Books - (briefly talked about) The Humans by Matt Haig (Book | Audiobook), The Midnight Library also by Matt Haig (Book | Audiobook), and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Book | Audiobook)
Movies - Ron's Gone Wrong (Disney+), Encanto (Disney+), Free Guy (Disney+), and The Adam Project (Netflix)
No. I don't believe that I talked about all this stuff either! But I guess I did.
Links Discussed
Contact The Talking Place
If you'd like to contact the show, say hi, all that jazz, you can do so below!
If you're looking to join me for an episode, don't be shy and get at me at the above links and we'll chat!
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.