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GenreTainment
by Marx Pyle and Julie Seaton
GenreTainment is where Julie and Marx talk about what is happening in the world of film, TV and web series. They give you interviews with writers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genretainment/support
Episodes
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How Predator’s Language Was Created with Conlang Expert Britton Watkins | GenreTainment Ep.152
How do you build a believable alien language for blockbuster films? In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx andJulie sit down with expert conlang creator BrittonWatkins to explore the art and craft of designing fictionallanguages for some of the biggest sci-fi franchises—including Star Trek…
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Marvel’s Ironheart – Brilliant or Bust? Our Spoiler-Free + Spoiler Review | GenreTalk
Is Marvel’s Ironheart a bold new spark for the MCU or just more superhero noise? In this episode of GenreTalk, Marx and Julie give their honest reactions to Marvel series, Ironheart. The duo starts with a spoiler-free review, covering the show’s strengths, weak points, and standout elements. Then...
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James Gunn’s Superman (2025) – Soars or Stumbles? DC Reboot Review | GenreTalk
Is James Gunn’s Superman the fresh start the DC Universe needs… or just another cape in the crowd? Join Marx and Julie on GenreTalk as they break down the newest Superman movie with a spoiler-free review followed by an in-depth discussion of the cast, villains, story choices, box office numbers,...
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Reimagining Fairy Tales: Behind the Scenes with the Editorial Team | GenreTainment Ep. 151
In this episode of GenreTainment, co- Marx and Julie sit down with the editorial team behind the Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined anthologies. J.C. Mastro, Victoria L. Scott, and Anne C. Lynch share their experiences as both writers and editors. Discover how each found their path into...
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Exploring Unbound Realms with RPG creator Stephen Kiel | GenreTainment Ep.150
In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx & Julie (with guest co-host Greg) have an in-depth conversation with Stephen Kiel of Aspire Games. Stephen shares the story behind Unbound Realms, an exciting new tabletop role-playing game that recently launched on Kickstarter. Discover how Unbound Realms...
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Indie Filmmaking & Comedy Noir: Interview with Ryan & Lily McCurdy (Pears) | GenreTainment Ep.149
In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx & Julie sit down with indie filmmaking duo Ryan and Lily McCurdy to discuss their debut feature film, Pears—a quirky comedy noir about an incompetent private investigator and a case gone hilariously sideways. Writer-director Ryan McCurdy and co-producer Lily...
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GenreTainment Ep. 28 – Television Linguist David Peterson and Syfy's Haven
This week, GenreTainment chats with David Peterson, an expert in Conlang (Constructed Languages) who created the Dothraki language for HBO's Game of Thrones and languages for alien races on SyFy's channels high anticipated series Defiance. PLUS, interviews with the cast of Haven. Peterson tells…
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GenreTainment Ep. 71 – Author Erin M. Evans (Forgotten Realms)
For this episode of GenreTainment we are chatting with author Erin M. Evans. She is best known for writing novels set in the Forgotten Realms world, which is both enjoyed by fans as novels and as a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game setting. Her fourth novel set in this fantasy world is called…
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GenreTalk - Goosebumps Season 2: The Vanishing
Join us for another GenreTalk as we review season 2 of Goosebumps titled The Vanishing. We explore the show's plot, characters, and performances while comparing it to Season 1. Tune in for our spoiler-free review followed by a detailed spoiler analysis and final ratings. Join the conversation in...
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GenreTalk - Phasers Set To Review Star Trek Section 31
Join us for another GenreTalk as we review the new streaming movie, Star Trek Section 31. We discuss the film's divisive reception, examine its strengths and weaknesses, and critique its alignment with the traditional Star Trek ethos. Tune in for our spoiler-free review followed by a detailed...
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GenreTalk – Cobra Kai Never Dies… But Does It Entertain?
Join us for another GenreTalk as we review the first 10 episodes of Cobra Kai Season 6, right before the final episodes air on Netflix. We start with a spoiler-free review before diving into detailed spoilers and giving our final ratings. We talk about the show’s evolution from a YouTube Red...
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Monster Expert Dr. Emily Zarka - GenreTainment Ep.148
Join Marx and Julie on GenreTainment for a fun discussion about monsters, folklore, and horror with Dr. Emily Zarka, also known as Dr. Z! With a PhD in literature and a specialty in gothic and horror studies, Dr. Zarka shares her expertise and passion for all things monstrous, including her...
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GenreTalk - Down the Witches' Road with Agatha All Along | Ep4
Join the hosts of GenreTalk as they review the Disney+ MCU series Agatha All Along. The episode kicks off with a spoiler-free overview before diving into in-depth spoilers and personal ratings. Marx and Julie discuss the show’s plot, memorable characters, viewership stats, and how it stacks up...
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How Buffy and Supernatural Inspired Monster of the Week: Creator Michael Sands on Game Design & TTRPG Insights | GenreTainment
Join the hunt as we track down the origins of Monster of the Week with its creator, Michael Sands! In this in-depth interview, Michael shares the story behind the game's development, from its supernatural roots inspired by cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural to its rise…
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GenreTalk - The Twist and Turns of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap
In this episode of GenreTalk, hosts Marx and Julie review M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie, Trap. The duo kicks off with a spoiler-free analysis, exploring the film's eerie atmosphere, suspenseful twists, and performances by Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, and Alison Pill.…
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GenreTalk - Twisters Movie Review | Episode 2
Welcome to the second episode of GenreTalk with hosts Marx and Julie! In this companion show to GenreTainment, we review movies, TV shows, and more. On this episode, we dive deep into the film Twisters. We start with a spoiler-free review before moving into more detailed discussions, including…
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GenreTalk - Deadpool & Wolverine - Episode 1
Welcome to the debut episode of GenreTalk, the companion series to GenreTainment! In this show, instead of interviews, Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. In this episode, we review the new hit MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine! What did…
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TTRPG Game Design and Writing Novels with Alexander Thomas | G146
Join us for a fun conversation with game designer and author Alexander Thomas. As the Mutants & Masterminds Line Developer for Green Ronin Publishing, Alex brings a wealth of experience to the table. He's also the author of the Titan City Chronicles novel series and the executive producer for the...
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Writing Comic Books and Crowdfunding with Dirk Manning | G145
Join us for a fun episode featuring the return of award-nominated comic book writer/creator Dirk Manning! Dirk is the author of Write or Wrong: A Writer’s Guide to Creating Comics and has crafted numerous beloved comic books, including the supernatural noir series Tales of Mr. Rhee and the...
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Conlang with Professional Language Creator Dr. Christine Schreyer | G144
In this episode, we have an exciting conversation with Dr. Christine Schreyer, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Schreyer specializes in linguistic anthropology and Indigenous language revitalization, and she’s also a professional language creator…
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Shared Worlds and Anthologies with Author Marisa Wolf | G143
On this episode we’re chatting with author Marisa Wolf. She tells us about her new science fiction Beyond Enemies published by Baen Books, and urban fantasy book The Spider (Hit World: Web of Shadows Book 3). She also talks about her writing origins with writing fan fiction and how to transition...
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Exploring Science Fiction and Audiobooks with Author J.C. Mastro
In this episode, we chat with author J.C. Mastro about his science fiction YA novel, Academy Bound. We also delve into his short stories and discuss the creation of the audiobook for Academy Bound. GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV…
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GenreTainment & SFP-NOW Special - Best TV, Films, and Books of 2022
It was another exceptional year for television and movies, which gave us much to chat about. GenreTainment and SFP-NOW once again decided to cross the streams and discuss their favorite TV and Movies of 2022 for our yearly special. Hosts Marx Pyle and Ian Cullen are joined by Jeff Burns of Super...
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GenreTainment & SFP-NOW Special - Best TV and Films of 2021
This year was an exceptional year for television and movies, which gave us much to discuss. So much so that GenreTainment and SFP-NOW once again decided to cross the streams and discuss their favorite TV and Movies of 2021. Hosts Marx Pyle, Julie Seaton Pyle and Ian Cullen are joined by Jeff…
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G139 - Director Dan Attias
On this episode we’re chatting with award-winning director Dan Attias (The Wire, The Sopranos, Homeland, Alias, Northern Exposure, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, The Boys, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) about many of those projects and his new nonfiction book,...
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G138 - Authors Heidi Ruby Miller and Jason Jack Miller
On this episode we’re chatting with two very special guests, authors and professors Heidi Ruby Miller and Jason Jack Miller. It is an edutainment packed episode as we talk about the value of an MFA, what a Popular Fiction MFA program is like compared to the more common creative writing graduate...
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G137 - Game Designing and Comic Book Writing with Crystal Frasier
On this episode we’re chatting with Crystal Frasier, the developer for the Mutants & Masterminds roleplaying game. She has played a variety of roles within the tabletop and video game industries, having worked for Paizo Publishing, Palladium Books, Rogue Genius Games, Kobold Press and more. She's...
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G136 - Three Story Method, Story Rubric, and Co-Writing with author J. Thorn
On today’s episode we are chatting with author J. Thorn. He has published over two million words and has sold more than 185,000 books worldwide. He’s also the co-creator of the Three Story Method, the Story Rubric, the Nonfic Rubric, and co-hosts his own podcasts. It was exciting to finally have…
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G135 - Selling Your Story with Director and Producer Heather Hale
This time we are chatting with writer, director, producer, and consultant Heather Hale about her about her book StorySelling: How to Develop, Market, and Pitch Your Film & TV Projects. In this episode we cover a broad range of topics, like the difference between pitch packages, decks, proposals,...
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G134 - Positively Pop Culture with Authors K.W. Taylor and Carrie Gessner
This time we are chatting with authors and podcasters K.W. Taylor and Carrie Gessner. We talk about their podcast, Positively Pop Culture. We also discuss our love of Popular Fiction, writing fantasy/science fiction, indie & traditional publishing paths, tips on how to query, handling rejection,...
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G133 - Geeky Improv with Jeff Burns and Francis Fernandez
This time we have guests Jeff Burns and Francis Fernandez from Super Geeked Up joining us. We have a great time talking about their YouTube show. We also talk about podcasting, the Arrowverse, Batwoman, Superman and Lois, wild turkeys attacking cars, and of course play a geeky improv game. We…
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G132 - Author and Mythologist Pamela Jaye Smith
This time we are chatting with Pamela Jaye Smith. She is a mythologist, author, international consultant/speaker, and award-winning writer/producer/director with over thirty years experience. We talk about her nonfiction books, including Beyond the Hero’s Journey, Romantic Comedies, and Show Me…
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G131 - Nonfiction and Fiction Author Michael La Ronn
In this episode we are chatting with author, podcaster, and YouTuber Michael La Ronn. He is back to update us on his large number of projects and give us helpful writing tips. We talk about the reasons to be an indie author, he shares writing tips, we discuss overcoming fear, do a little writer...
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The Best & Worst TV & Movies of 2020 - GenreTainment & SFP-NOW
Happy New Year!!! It is the end of 2020, which means it is time once more for GenreTainment and SFP-NOW to come together and wade through the best and worst television and movies of the past year. Join Marx Pyle, Ian Cullen, and Benjamin Cassidy as they boldly go where most TV and Movie types…
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G129 - Script Consultants Linda Seger and John Rainey
Our guests this time are authors and script consultants Dr. Linda Seger and John Rainey. We discuss their new book, You Talkin' to Me?: How to Write Great Dialogue, We talk about what makes for good dialogue and much more. <img...
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GenreTainment - Star Trek Picard Review
It's a special review episode as we take a look at season one of Star Trek: Picard. SciFi Pulse founder Ian Cullen joins us for the episode. We talk about what we loved, what we didn't like, speculate about season two, and more. GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in...
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G127- Showrunner and Producer Adi Shankar
It's episode 127 and this time we are chatting with showrunner & producer Adi Shankar! Adi has produced such hit films as The Grey (starring Liam Neeson), Dredd (starring Karl Urban), and the upcoming Bodied (produced with Eminem). He is the co-showrunner and producer of the Netflix animated…
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G126 - Writer Kate Hackett
Our guest this time is actress, writer, and web series creator Kate Hackett. You may know her as the star and creator of the web series Classic Alice. She has worked on a wide-range of projects over the last few years (Kate & Joe Just Want to Have Sex, Not a Plan, etc). Kate tells us about…
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G125 - Writer Jeffery H. Haskell
This is episode 125 and our guest this time is writer Jeffery H. Haskell. He is the author of a fun superhero novel series that I’ve been reading called Full Metal Superhero. Jeffery tells us about his popular superhero series, the meaning behind the name of the series & lead character, the...
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G124 - Film Producers Jeffrey Michael Bays and Jay Plyburn
This time our guests are Jeffrey Michael Bays and Jay Plyburn. They are here to tell us about their new film Not From Space, a sci-fi/comedy film about a dysfunctional cable news channel on the day aliens arrive in orbit. Writer & producer Jeffrey Michael Bays, a.k.a. the Hitchcock Whisperer, is…
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G123 - Writer Scott King
It's episode 123 and this time we are chatting with writer Scott King. He is the author of the non-fiction books Outline Your Novel, Finish The Script, Story Pitch, and The 5 Day Novel. Yes, he wrote a book in five days and tells us about it. He has also written fiction books like Ameriguns and…
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G122 - Stargate Origins with Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan
Welcome to our first episode of GenreTainment in 2018! This is episode 122 and the interview this time is with director Mercedes Bryce Morgan who is directing a new series in one of our favorite franchises. Yes, we are talking about Stargate. Stargate is back! A new series called Stargate Origins...
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ScifiPulse Radio Holiday Special: The Best & Worst of 2017
It's our annual year in review, where SFP-Now and GenreTainment team-up to talk about the best and worst films, TV, and books of 2017. This year it's Ian Cullen from SFP-Now, Marx Pyle from GenreTainment, Jeff Burns from Super Geeked Up, and Raissa from SciFi Pulse discussing their favorite and…
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G121 - Script Consultant and Author Kathie Fong Yoneda
It's episode 121 and we are chatting with Kathie Fong Yoneda. Kathie is an independent script consultant whose clientele includes several award-winning writers. She is the author of The Script Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look At Getting Your Script Sold and Produced. <img...
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G120 – Stareable Founder Ajay Kishore
This time we’re chatting with the founder of Stareable, Ajay Kishore. Stareable is a website that seeks to even the playing field so TV shows are considered on their merits, not their marketing budget. So if you are a web series/indie TV series creator or just someone looking for new TV shows to...
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SciFi Pulse Radio 2016 Year In Review
It's nearly the end of 2016, which means it's time for a special edition of SFP-Now & GenreTainment! SFP-Now host Ian Cullen and GenreTainment co-host Marx Pyle are joined by Jeff Burns (Super Geeked Up, Super Knocked Up) to discuss the best and worse TV shows, movies, and books of 2016. Listen…
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G119 – Writer Justin Sloan
Marx goes solo for episode 119, chatting with video game writer (Game of Thrones, Minecraft: Story Mode), novelist (Allie Strom and the Ring of Solomon, Falls of Redemption), screenwriter (Wrecked, My Husband’s Preggo), and podcast host Justin Sloan. They talk about Justin’s fiction books, his...
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G118 – ITVFest Special
Welcome to another episode of GenreTainment at Sci Fi Pulse Radio! This 118th episode is a special festival episode. Marx recently went to ITVFest, the Independent Television and Film Festival, where he did one of four presentations in the IAWTV Producer Prep panel track. The presentations went...
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G117 – Writer Chris Fox
It’s time for episode 117 and we are chatting with writer Chris Fox! When you have non-fiction books with titles like 5,000 Word Per Hour and Write To Market, plus fiction books that have a mix of werewolves, zombies, and aliens you are going to get people’s attention. And don’t forget his very...
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G116 – Ben Edlund, creator of The Tick
It’s time for episode 116 and we are chatting with writer and producer Ben Edlund (Supernatural, Angel, Firefly,Gotham, Revolution), the creator of The Tick TV show and comic book series. The Tick is always one of those shows that often makes the list of TV shows that ended to soon. So it is very...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
GenreTainment is where Julie and Marx talk about what is happening in the world of film, TV and web series. They give you interviews with writers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genretainment/support
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