Thoughts From The Mothership (or TFTM for short) is the Grayman Media Company podcast. It is where creators, producers, and content creators all sit down together in one show.
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Friendly Space Ninja, Amanda The Jedi, Commander Bruno and Broey Deschanel team up to bring you a podcast nobody asked for.
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Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.
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"The Mothership Radio Show!" features a unique look at Aliens, UFO's and other unexplained phenomena with insight and humor. Celebrities, authors and other people join host Kevin Gassman for a conversation that's strange and unusual.
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The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.
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The home of Hugo award-winning author and podcaster, Mur Lafferty
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We place less-loved science fiction films from the past under our microscope and try to understand what went wrong.
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The members of The Incomparable panel watch old movies selected by our old-movie sommelier, Philip Michaels, and then talk about them.
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The home of Hugo award-winning author and podcaster, Mur Lafferty
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The Best Podcast Network in the World, if you will.
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Devin, Thomas, Austin and Eric are back again: Outer space has just not rendered for us. ---- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If you all have any …
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732: Terrible Clothes, Great Parties
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Whoa. Years later, we’re back in the Matrix as we cover the sequels to the mind-blowing 1999 original. First up is “The Matrix Reloaded,” which features thrills, spills, underground orgies, and long philosophical monologues. How well does it hold up? What surprised us? Were we excited, or terrified, to see Zion and all those mech suits? Take the ap…
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[ISBW] Tanya DePass, Writing, and Gaming, Live from WorldCon, Glasgow!
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Join Mur as she celebrates the 19th anniversary of "I Should Be Writing" with special guest Tanya DePass, aka cypheroftyr. Tanya is a prolific writer, streamer, and game developer, known for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry. In this episode, they delve into Tanya’s multifaceted career, from founding "I Need Diver…
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Eric is gonna bring back the toxicity, Austin used the R word, Thomas things Devin is 93. Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. Website: https://www.graymanmediaco.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GraymanMedia/ Don’t forget to share the episode with your friends so they can …
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731: Hate is Good Manure
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We’ve reconvened Mad Max Club to come up with some word burgers about “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the 2024 prequel to the iconic 2015 film “Mad Max: Fury Road.” Does the prequel match up to the original (aka the fourth) film in the franchise? "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Kelly Guimont and Brian Warren Referenced Wor…
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Well now we know caffeine eye drops exist. Devin, Jessica, Austin and Kaleb back for another round. Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media! We love you guys!! If you all have any questions for us, or know some crazy fact that you are up for sharing please let us know using the link…
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730: Tight Five on Gibbons
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Our Ape Club returns to cover 2024’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” Yes, it’s apes and humans again, but this is a new era with a lot to consider about how history is distorted to serve present-day politics, the value of saving or destroying past knowledge, and the best way to protect an eagle egg. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" Jason Sn…
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[ISBW] Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice
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In this episode. Mur chats with award-winning author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice about his latest book, Moon of the Turning Leaves. They delve into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from journalism to fiction, the intricacies of writing post-apocalyptic literature, and the importance of smaller presses for budding authors. The post [IS…
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Devin, Eric, Thomas and Austin are back together in the studio once again. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★Kirjoittanut Grayman Media
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729: A Mean Man Made Me Rank Things
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Our Book Club wraps up its 2024 walk through nine shortlisted SF/F novels with our overall rankings, some short fiction recommendations, and a quick dip into what we’ve read recently and really enjoyed. 2024 Shortlist Book Club: Rankings and Short Fiction Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Show Notes & Li…
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728: Golden Age of Quantity
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We discuss the recently concluded (first?) season of the Star Wars series “The Acolyte.” The show offers a mix of stuff we like about “Star Wars”, but the panel’s split on whether it managed to do a good job executing its ambitious agenda. "The Acolyte" Jason Snell with Tony Sindelar, Dan Moren, Moisés Chiullán and Chip Sudderth Referenced Works Th…
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[ISBW] Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer
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Join Mur as she welcomes MJ Wassmer, author of Zero Stars Do Not Recommend, to discuss the ups and downs of debuting in the publishing world, writing speculative comedy, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with finishing a book. MJ shares his personal journey, from working in corporate America to becoming a published author, and offers insig…
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We gotta get Nate's face on Michael asap. Eric, Thomas and Austin all agree. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-unusual-tattoo-quest ----------- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by …
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727: Ride Him Like a Horse
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Have you been watching Prime Video’s “My Lady Jane?” Our panel is so sure you will like this alternate history show that there’s been a minor coup to take over the Mothership. Join us for a spoiler-free opening pitch to entice you into watching this show, then come for the full spoilery episode. "My Lady Jane" Annette Wierstra with Erika Ensign and…
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[DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder
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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming surgeries to the chaos of travel and illness, they share their personal and professional struggles. The post [DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.…
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[ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual
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In this episode, Mur Lafferty is joined by Mary Pascual, author of Walk the Web Lightly. They dive into the challenges of writing with ADHD, the importance of mental health for writers, and the unique creative processes that come with neurodivergence. The post [ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual appeared first on The Murv…
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John knows his rum, Devin is an expert in bird law, Wesley can't believe this. ----- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If you all have any questions…
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Too Many Books in This Book (The Incomparable Mothership 726)
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Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Show Notes & Links What are we reading? Sc…
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726: Too Many Books in This Book
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Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? 2024 Awards Book Club, Part 3 Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet Referenced Works Saint of Bright D…
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[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter
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Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing. The post [ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.Kirjoittanut Mur Lafferty
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For a billion dollars Devin would do it. ----------- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If you all have any questions for us, or know some crazy fact…
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725: Most Valuable Ape
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Our Summer of the Planet of the Apes reaches its exciting conclusion with “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which starts out as a war movie but continues mutating into different genres as it goes. We really enjoyed our walk through this underrated trilogy of 2010s action movies, and we hope you did too! "War for the Planet of the Apes" Jason Snell …
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Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed session of world-building using the Deck of Worlds and The Story Engine. Despite a challenging week, Mur's creativity shines as she crafts unique settings and characters, from a swamp with carnivorous plants to a compromised cyborg in a cyberpunk universe. This episode is a treasure trove for writ…
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Wesley would not have drank the Whiskey. --- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If you all have any questions for us, or know some crazy fact that yo…
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724: Treacherous Bonobo
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The Summer of the Planet of the Apes continues with 2014’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” It’s a sequel that’s superior in almost every way, but somehow seems a little less fun, since we can no longer root for the apes. Now there are bad guys on both sides, as Gary Oldman and a chimpanzee named Caesar act out a tragedy of Shakespearean levels. "…
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[ISBW] Tarot Tales and Historical Hurdles with Susan Wands
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In this episode, Mur chats with Susan Wands, the author of High Priestess and Empress. They delve into the fascinating world of Pamela Coleman Smith, the creator of the iconic Rider-Waite tarot deck, and discuss how historical fiction blends with magical realism in Susan's Arcana Oracle series. The post [ISBW] Tarot Tales and Historical Hurdles wit…
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Devin, Preston, Jessica and Ethan talk out Devin's plan for RYN502 to save us from the hood. ---------------- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If y…
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[DD] Book Tours, TikTok, and Twitter Tantrums
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In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the realities of book tours, the financial intricacies of publishing, and the ever-changing landscape of social media for authors. Ursula shares a retraction about the profitability of her book tour, while Mur discusses the challenges of balancing writing with personal commitments and health…
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723: We Bought an Ape Prison
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You did it, you blew it all up! And now it’s… the Summer of the Planet of the Apes! Our own troop of hairless apes tackles the well-regarded modern “Apes” trilogy this month, beginning with 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” James Franco is a scientist? Brian Cox runs a sketchy ape facility? Tom Felton thinks his dates want to see caged prima…
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[ISBW] Navigating Novel Noodling and New Ideas
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This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that creation is often less comforting than consumption. Mur explores the myriad of creative opportunities available today—from writing novels to making music videos—and the emotional weight that comes with each creative endeavor. The p…
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Devin, Jessica, John and Wesley in the studio asking the real questions.... maybe? ---------- Sign up for Transistor using the link below to create your very own Podcast: https://transistor.fm?via=tfms Thank you for listening to another episode of Thoughts From The Mothership brought to you by Grayman Media!. We love you guys!! If you all have any …
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722: There Isn't a Twist at the End
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Boot up the Time Window and prepare your memory palace! A full season of the new, Disneyfied version of “Doctor Who” has gone by, and we’ve convened a panel of time experts to discuss the highs and lows, and where the series goes next. Doctor Who Season 1 Wrap Jason Snell with Steven Schapansky, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth and Annette Wierstra Refe…
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[DD] Ursula Vernon Takes Over: New Beginnings and No More Cancer
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Welcome back to Ditch Diggers! In this episode, we kick things off with a fresh start and a new co-host. The mighty Mur Lafferty is joined by the fabulous Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher) as they dive into the nitty-gritty of the writing business. The post [DD] Ursula Vernon Takes Over: New Beginnings and No More Cancer appeared first on The Murve…
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[ISBW] Short Story Submissions and Surviving Rejections
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In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers. The post [ISBW] Short Story Submission…
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721: It's a Triangle!
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“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. "Star Trek: Discovery" season 5/series wrap Jason S…
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720: Law of Conservation of Boots
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With “Furiosa: A Mad Max Story” in theaters, we thought we would dip back to the original (aka, the fourth) Mad Max movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. It’s a big car chase followed by a race, it’s two hours long, and it’s considered one of the greatest films of all time. Witness us! "Mad Max: Fury Road" Steven Schapansky with Erika Ensign, Merl…
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