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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 56 MIN

Episode 293 - The Endless Game (ft. J.D. Amato)

from The DTALKS Podcast · host Joe Shaw

What would you do if you moved to a new town where an endless game of Capture the Flag was already going on? Would you join in? Which side would you take? These are, but a few of the questions asked by today's guest, J.D. Amato in his book "The Endless Game"!  J.D. and Joe get into a fantastic conversation about writing, storytelling, career journey, and life itself. It's a fantastic conversation you won't want to miss, enjoy! . About J.D. Amato J.D. Amato is a writer based in Astoria, New York. He is best known for his work in comedy television. Outside of writing, he is an amateur distance runner and loves colorful things. About 'The Endless Game' When Fred Townsend and his family move to Lakeside, Illinois, Fred is inducted into a game of capture the flag that has split the entire town in two. But this isn't a normal game. It's been going on for decades and has been passed down from generation to generation. It has its own history, laws, and institutions, with elaborate castle-like bases, dreary prisons, kid-run saloons, and even a council of home-schooled kids that preside over the rules of the game. But for Fred, and all of Lakeside's kids, this unending war is not just about winning—it's also about learning how you want to fit into the world, the power of friendship, and making sure this summer is one they will never forget.   Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com

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