# mentioned show (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mentioned show. Page: Feed: --- ## 08.21.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / WARNING: Online Medical Services _2026-08-21 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, many Americans are ordering medications from online websites and pharmacies, and a major player is being sued by the FTC. Online medical services promising quick prescriptions for sensitive conditions seem convenient, but they could be costing you more than money—they might be… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT6810052385.mp3) ## 08.19.26 The FIRE Movement Today / Pricing Mind Games _2026-08-19 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ If you think winning the lottery is the only way to achieve financial independence, think again! The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has shifted drastically over the years in the wake of inflation, rising housing costs, and healthcare challenges, but the core principle of FI is more relevant today than ever. Clark shares his own journey—including retiring at 31 and starting… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT3732189636.mp3) ## [Stop Overexplaining](https://SMBwell.com/420) _2026-08-19 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ Do you ever find yourself talking, talking, talking…trying to explain your decision, your actions, your boundary? Hoping that if you talk enough, the other person will understand? Uh…me!!! And in this episode, I'll be talking about why so many of us women overexplain, how confidence is involved, how what happened in our childhood could be involved, how relationships with narcissists are involved,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/420_-_Stop_Overexplaining.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## 08.18.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss _2026-08-18 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ What History Really Says About All-Time Market Highs & Should You Move to a 55+ Community? With the S&P 500 continuously hitting new all-time highs in 2026, many investors are wondering if the market has moved too far, too fast. In this episode, Wes Moss dives into the history of market highs, explaining why record-breaking runs are actually far more common—and far less dangerous—than headlines… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT3096045518.mp3) ## 08.17.26 Renters Face New Junk Fees / Tap-To-Pay Scam Warning _2026-08-17 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Finding an affordable rental was hard enough, but now landlords are taking a cue from hotels and airlines by hitting tenants with hidden junk fees. From mandatory charges for bundled trash pickup and overpriced cable to outrageous $200 monthly add-ons just for working from home, these unexpected fees inflate the cost of living. When apartment hunting, Clark urges us to check for this specific list… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT1005211575.mp3) ## 08-14-26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Essential Documents _2026-08-14 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, to protect your young adult and give your family peace of mind, there are critical legal and financial forms every teenager should sign at age 18. Setting up these documents is simple, inexpensive, and essential for any family navigating the transition to adulthood. Taking a few… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT1416574868.mp3) ## 08.12.26 One Bad Apple Deal / CDs: Opportunity And Method _2026-08-12 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Apple device prices are soaring due to rising hardware costs, and their newest solution is to offer “forever leases” on iPhones, Macs, and iPads for a fixed monthly fee. While this subscription-style leasing model might make sense if you’re a tech enthusiast, it’s a dangerous financial trap for the average consumer. Before you fall for the low monthly sticker price—or get tied down by a carrier’s… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT4747032738.mp3) ## [Stop People Pleasing + Pretending: The Freedom to be YOU!](https://SMBwell.com/419) _2026-08-12 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ How often do you say "It's fine" when it really isn't? Or agreeing to something you don't want to do just to keep the peace? So many of us have become experts at pretending. Pretending we're okay. Pretending we don't have needs. Pretending someone else's behavior doesn't bother us. While those habits may have helped us as kids (or in our emotionally immature relationships), they hold us back as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/419_Stop_People_Pleasing__Pretending__The_Freedom_to_be_YOU.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## 08-11-26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss _2026-08-11 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Is Your Retirement Missing Purpose? & Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared To Spend Your Retirement Savings Wes starts by looking at what ancient wisdom and modern research teach us about true fulfillment. As we leave the workforce, we often lose daily structure, active socialization, and full households all at once. To counter these major life headwinds, Wes discusses how planning your lifestyle goals… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT8850796342.mp3) ## 08.10.26 Breaking Phone Addiction / Know The Affinity Fraud Trap _2026-08-10 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Are you looking to break free from the time killing, mindless scrolling of phone addiction? Clark reviews the popular Brick Phone Lock—a $60 physical device paired with an app designed to lock you out of your most distracting apps. This tool might be a game-changer if phone addiction is actively hurting your productivity, work, and/or personal relationships. Also, a massive investigative report… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT8563394072.mp3) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LIjSeN2vVv2j) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## 08.07.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Promises And Prenups _2026-08-07 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, Clark has always considered himself an incurable romantic, and for years, his stance on prenuptial agreements was clear: signing one felt like writing a contract for failure before the marriage even began. But looking at the reality that over half of marriages end in divorce, he… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT9662253545.mp3) ## 08.05.26 Starting A Small Business / Automated Check-Out Warning _2026-08-05 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ More people are looking for ways to create their own job security. Clark shares two invaluable, free resources every aspiring entrepreneur should know about, and breaks down why the freedom of entrepreneurship remains one of the best ways to build lasting stability. Also, a critical look at the rise of AI-powered, cashierless grocery stores and automated micro-markets. Highlighting an outrageous… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT3422082896.mp3) ## [Making Friends as an Adult: The Skills We Were Never Taught](https://smbwell.com/418) _2026-08-05 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ In this week's episode, I'm joined by friendship expert, ADHD coach, and author Caroline Maguire to talk about the friendship skills most of us were never taught. We explore how past relational wounds, people-pleasing, fear of rejection, and even being easily distracted can impact our ability to build and maintain meaningful friendships. Caroline shares practical tools to help us stop performing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/418_Making_Friends_as_an_Adult__The_Skills_We_Were_Never_Taught.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## 08.04.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss _2026-08-04 · The Clark Howard Podcast_ 5 Questions BEFORE You Claim Social Security & College vs. Retirement Savings Should you claim Social Security early or wait? While the math says waiting guarantees a bigger check, the real answer goes far beyond the numbers. In this episode, Wes Moss breaks down how to determine the right Social Security claiming age for your specific lifestyle, health, and portfolio. Also, Wes shares ideas to… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4tERxneauNcW9Fgn/traffic.megaphone.fm/SLT5910538554.mp3) ## [What Do You Want? The Shift from Raising Kids to Rediscovering Yourself](https://SMBwell.com/417) _2026-07-29 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ Warrior, when was the last time you asked yourself what you want? Not what your kids need. Not what your partner wants. Not what needs fixing. Not what everyone else expects of you. What do you want? For many of us, especially moms, focusing on everyone else starts as healthy and necessary. When our kids are little, they need us to prioritize their needs. And, as they grow, many of us never make… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/417_What_Do_You_Want__The_Shift_from_Raising_Kids_to_Rediscovering_Yourself.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Especially When They Have Big Feelings](https://SMBwell.com/416) _2026-07-22 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ How do we raise emotionally intelligent kids? It's not what our instinct tells us! It's not by preventing them from having big feelings or to try to get them to think positively or see "the bright side". It's also not to expect them to not have emotions or to think that our big feeling kid is doing something wrong that needs to be fixed. Nope! And yet, that's what most of us were taught (for sure… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/416_How_to_Raise_Emotionally_Mature_Kids.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [Emotional Maturity: The Skill Most Were Never Taught](https://SMBwell.com/415) _2026-07-15 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ What if one of the number one skills for feeling calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life was something you were never taught? If you're a genX, boomer, or early millennial, chances are…you weren't! Which is why, for this episode of the Love Your Life Show, I'm doing a masterclass on emotional maturity. Many of us grew up believing we were responsible for other people's feelings.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/415_Emotional_Maturity_The_Skill_Most_Were_Never_Taught.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [Empty Nest: How To Prepare Yourself and Your Kids (Best of the Podcast)](https://SMBwell.com/414) _2026-07-08 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ Re-airing this one because your messages told me you needed it. Here's the part of parenting nobody prepares you for. If you do your job well, you raise humans who don't need you anymore. That's the goal. And it can feel brutal. What I've learned, and what I teach, is that we don't actually want them to need us. We want them to want us. And that shift changes everything. This episode covers the 3… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/414_empty_nest_.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [Women, Money, and How I Lightened My Money Mindset](https://SMBwell.com/413) _2026-07-01 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ This week's episode brings you two great things! First , an awesome conversation with an Aussie! I figure you might want to just chill out this week and this is the perfect convo to pop in your ears as you go for a walk. Enjoy! Second, the things we talk about and the honesty we share with each other will help you feel less stress, avoidance, or discomfort around money. How do I know? Because this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/413_Money_MIndset_with_Denise_Duffield-Thomas.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [Why Fun Feels Hard for Women and How to Start Feeling Lighter](https://SMBwell.com/412) _2026-06-24 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ For the woman who feels responsible for everyone and everything: This episode will help so much!!! ⁣ ⁣ Do you ever look at other women relaxing on a porch, laughing with their family, or their posts on social media… and wonder why things feel so much heavier for you?⁣ ⁣ You're not alone! I felt this way too! Everything felt so heavy and serious. Many of us GenX women were raised to be good girls… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/412.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qhjEy4SYLzFh) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Walk With Me: Marriage, Codependency, and Letting Go of Control](https://SMBwell.com/411) _2026-06-17 · Love Your Life: Love Your Life: Midlife Reinvention, Emotional Regulation, & Parenting_ When doing all the right things still feels hard 😵‍💫 Have you ever thought, I've done so much work on myself. Why does this still get to me? On this walk-and-talk episode, I'm opening up about marriage, growth, and the ongoing practice of letting go of control. I share how these patterns still surface in my own life and why that doesn't mean you're failing. If you're navigating tension with a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/loveyourlifeshow/411_Come_Walk_With_Me__Marriage_Growth_and_Letting_Go_of_Control.mp3?dest-id=780881) ## [Episode 195 - Summer Break](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-195-summer-break/) _2026-06-05 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the entire crew gets together to talk about reading and writing goals for the summer. Links mentioned during the show: A Cozy Mystery Compendium: Workbook, planner, journal Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7fxmdkwdw4dv5yg6/Episode_195_-_Summer_Break9p1qp.mp3) ## [Episode 194 - Invitation to The Cook Out: Chat with the Editors of a Black Anthology](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-194-invitation-to-the-cook-out-chat-with-the-editors-of-a-black-anthology/) _2026-05-15 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew chats with Erin Brown, Tonya R. Moore, and Emmalia Harrington about editing a Black Anthology called: The Cook Out. Links mentioned during the show: Tonya R. Moore Emmalia Harrington Erin Brown Rabbit, Fox, Tar Forged in FIYAH They Swallowed the Sun Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity Co-Hosts Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zqrzt7zxiniiebzn/Episode_194_-_Invitation_to_The_Cook_Out-_Chat_with_the_Editors_of_a_Black_Anthologya44zo.mp3) ## [Episode 193 - Goodbyes Aren’t Forever](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-193-goodbyes-aren-t-forever/) _2026-04-17 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew gathers for Brent’s last episode as a co-host. Don’t worry, goodbyes aren’t forever. Links mentioned during the show: The Crew’s Recommendations for Brent: Jenna: Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me About Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival by Maria Pinto Shingai: Deep Space Nine, Stephen Universe Nick: Arsenic and Adobo… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e5gf3b6nqykfky7i/Episode_193_-_Goodbyes_Aren_t_Forever89ga5.mp3) ## [Episode 192 - Expectations and Perceptions in Character Creation](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-192-expectations-and-perceptions-in-character-creation/) _2026-04-03 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall and Brent follow Nick’s lead in building a character from scratch. Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter: @darthpops Nick: Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org Twitter: @BrightInks Wil: Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rrmzs2ivcdxtsm3t/Episode_192_-_Expectations_and_Perceptions_in_Character_Creation69la1.mp3) ## [Episode 191 - Engineering Ideas: Allowing Yourself to Play](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-191-engineering-ideas-allowing-yourself-to-play/) _2026-03-20 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, and Brent use The Story Engine deck and expansions to show how ideas for writing can form and vary from writer to writer. Not surprisingly, they have a blast! Links mentioned during the show: The Story Engine Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fcbzsibwqich5fna/Episode_191_-_Engineering_Ideas-_Allowing_Yourself_to_Play8dlcp.mp3) ## [Episode 190 - Resistance is Playful](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-190-resistance-is-playful/) _2026-03-06 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Jenna, LP, Sameem, and Shingai talk about what they consume and how they write stories of resistance and rage when the world is on fire. Links mentioned during the show: Long Way Down Bitter The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain Here Sits His Ignominy Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yesprv9kd7knnsq8/Episode_190_-_Resistance_is_Playful5yd48.mp3) ## [Episode 189 - On-Ramps: What Drove Our Desire to Write](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-189-on-ramps-what-drove-our-desire-to-write/) _2026-02-20 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, Jenna, Sameem, Shingai, RJ and LP dive into their past to reflect on what drove their desire to write. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey RJ Taylor Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/upbdmq4ua2n5s4v4/Episode_189_-_On-Ramps-_What_Drove_Our_Desire_to_Write6c1yx.mp3) ## [Episode 188 - Canon Events: Creative Research with Jenna](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-188-canon-events-creative-research-with-jenna/) _2026-02-06 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, LP and Sameem continue discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, Jenna shares the variety of works that formed her writing. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yr9wjqinwy7ghynz/Episode_188_-_Canon_Events-_Creative_Research_with_Jenna9ld4s.mp3) ## [Episode 187 - New Year, Same Pen: The Crew Talks Writing Aspirations for 2026](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-187-new-year-same-pen-the-crew-talks-writing-aspirations-for-2026/) _2026-01-23 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Sameem, Jenna, Gabe, Brent, and LP talk about thier writing aspirations for 2026. Links mentioned during the show: Marshall’s GoFundMe Pacemaker The Queer Art of Failure Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/frttspggyr5iribm/Episode_187_-_New_Year_Same_Pen-_The_Crew_Talks_Writing_Aspirations_for_2026arrpz.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dOLK43XyTuqT) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Episode 186 - No Prescriptions: Collaboration on a Novella Craft Book](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-186-no-prescriptions-collaboration-on-a-novella-craft-book/) _2025-12-26 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Brent, Jenna, Shingai and Wil interview Kate Maruyama and LP about the novella craft book they are collaborating on. Happy Holidays to our amazing community! Links mentioned during the show: Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama Kate Maruyama Raw Dog Screaming Press Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3hcbs3ya3t8n9x4h/Episode_186_-_No_Prescriptions-_Collaboration_on_a_Novella_Craft_Book844yn.mp3) ## [Episode 185 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-185-fear-not-were-talking-about-horror-part-2/) _2025-12-12 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil are back again to talk about all things horror! Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter: @darthpops Nick: Website: www.brightinks.org Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yxzg5upbeetrthgy/Episode_185_-_Fear_Not-_We_re_Talking_About_Horror_Part_2_a8uh7.mp3) ## [Episode 184 - Antagonist: Making a Great Villian](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-184-antagonist-making-a-great-villian/) _2025-11-28 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Nick leads Marshall, Brent and Wil in a discussion about all things antagonistic. Links mentioned during the show: Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter: @darthpops Nick: Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nbw3d9ginhj7e5td/Episode_184_-_Antagonist-_Making_a_Great_Villian97cn5.mp3) ## [Episode 183 - Community Chat with Tanvir Ahmed](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-183-community-chat-with-tanvir-ahmed/) _2025-11-14 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Jenna, Nick, Shingai and Sameem interview Tanvir Ahmed! Please see the addendum below from Tanvir. Addendum from Tanvir Ahmed: This conversation was recorded in September 2025, and in it, I mentioned that Afghanistan was not presently being bombed. Between then and now, Pakistan bombed Afghanistan and killed dozens from the air, including journalists, cricket players, and children.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/48t2f76qaccapcts/Episode_183_-_Community_Chat_with_Tanvir_Ahmed9wk17.mp3) ## [Episode 182 - Fear Not: We're Talking About Horror](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-182-fear-not-were-talking-about-horror/) _2025-10-31 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and Wil are celebrating spooky month by diving into a discussion about the horror genre! Links mentioned during the show: Vessel: A Nocturnal Realm Series Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter: @darthpops Nick:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4wdejtn3bpkh4ynv/Episode_182-_Fear_Not-_We_re_Talking_About_Horror6sv5d.mp3) ## [Episode 181 - What Makes a Novella (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-181-what-makes-a-novella-part-2/) _2025-10-17 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Nick, LP, Sameem, Shingai, and Jenna continue the conversation about reading and writing novellas! Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zmmmyc878umnb4zu/Episode_181_-_What_Makes_a_Novella_Part_2_7pd1d.mp3) ## [Episode 180 - What Makes a Novella (Part 1)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-180-what-makes-a-novella-part1/) _2025-10-03 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Sameem, Jenna, Brent and Wil dive into reading and writing novellas! Links mentioned during the show: Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gufcjts92kgwmvqd/Episode_180_-_What_Makes_a_Novella_Part1_6y983.mp3) ## [Episode 179 - The Secrets of Character (Part 5)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-179-the-secrets-of-character-part-5/) _2025-09-19 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Jenna, Sameem, LP, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives even deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9eyah83ixkmeit34/Episode_179_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_5_7loav.mp3) ## [Episode 178 - The Laugh of the Medusa](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-178-the-laugh-of-the-medusa/) _2025-09-05 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Shingai brings Erin Brown, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, Sarah A. Macklin and Bri Stokes to the table to talk about The Laugh of the Medusa by Hélène Cixous. Links mentioned during the show: The Laugh of the Medusa Erin Brown Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Sarah A. Macklin Bri Stokes Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us!… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w7b6nkqnk2zc7v9p/Episode_178_-_The_Laugh_of_the_Medusa80ow1.mp3) ## [Episode 177 - Worldcon Seattle 2025](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-177-jkw-at-worldcon/) _2025-08-22 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, the crew meets up at Woldcon for an in-person podcast! It’s hard to recap the awesomeness of all these folks together in one hotel room in a few sentences, so enjoy the conversation and follow the links below. –Editor’s Note: This episode sounds great (thanks to Writing Excuses for letting us use their equipment), but is mostly left as it was recorded. Please excuse any audio issues,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/999zw7bpfnxxyd9z/Episode_177_-_JKW_at_Worldcon_9hdny.mp3) ## [Episode 176 - The Secrets of Character (Part 4)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-176-the-secrets-of-character-part-4/) _2025-08-08 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, Jenna, Sameem, Shingai, and Wil continue discussing The Secrets of Character, by Matt Bird. In this episode, the crew dives even deeper into chapter two! Grab a copy of the book today and join the conversation in the Discord! Links mentioned during the show: The Secrets of Character - Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love by Matt Bird Yoko Ono's CUT PIECE: A Masterclass in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/it279jrdpixmvpy6/Episode_176_-_The_Secrets_of_Character_Part_4_7nr9m.mp3) ## [Episode 175 - Spotlight on Jenna Hanchey](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-175-spotlight-on-jenna-hanchey/) _2025-07-25 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP, Gabe, Sameem, Shingai and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey about her academic career, her writing, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3x6zmjqcqqg75nsw/Episode_175_-_Spotlight_on_Jenna_Hanchey74l43.mp3) ## [Episode 174 - Origin Story: Sarah A. Macklin](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-174-origin-story-sarah-a-macklin/) _2025-07-11 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, and Wil talk to Sarah A. Macklin about her writing career, her work in comics, starting her own comic book publishing company, and much more! Links mentioned during the show: Sarah A. Macklin Burning Phoenix Press Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/65xjn57kyqyzhzff/Episode_174_-_Origin_Story-_Sarah_A_Macklinasqvc.mp3) ## [Episode 173 - Origin Story: Greg Lockard](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-173-origin-story-greg-lockard/) _2025-06-27 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Greg Lockard to talk about his career, his graphic novel Liebestrasse, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Liebestrasse — Greg Lockard Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43pxctbszesti8ne/Episode_173_-_Origin_Story-_Greg_Lockard6bbit.mp3) ## [Episode 172 - Origin Story: Stephanie Williams](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-172-origin-story-stephanie-williams/) _2025-06-13 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, LP, and Wil, sit down with comic book author Stephanie Williams to talk about her career so far, and so much more. Links mentioned during the show: Stephanie Williams Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com Twitter: @darthpops Nick:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b8qt6ktiyade77si/Episode_172_-_Origin_Story-_Stephanie_Williamsagiqh.mp3) ## [Episode 171 - Sinners (Part 2)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-171-sinners-part-2/) _2025-05-30 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Brent, Sameem, LP, Shingai, Jenna, and Wil, welcome Sarah A. Macklin to continue the conversation about the Ryan Coogler film, Sinners. Links mentioned during the show: Sarah A. Macklin Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ur565ki9ae2nx37j/Episode_171_-_Sinners_Part_2_8li1y.mp3) ## [Episode 170 - Sinners (Part 1)](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-170-sinners-part-1/) _2025-05-16 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, LP, Shingai, Jenna, and Wil, welcome back Yvette Lisa Ndlovu to talk about the Ryan Coogler film, Sinners. Links mentioned during the show: Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mix3urvcfgqb9srk/Episode_170_-_Sinners_Part_1_7hc3l.mp3) ## [Episode 169 - Breath of Oblivion: Writing Book 2 of 3 with Maurice Broaddus](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-169-breath-of-oblivion-writing-book-2-of-3-with-maurice-broaddus/) _2025-05-02 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Marshall, Sameem, Nick, Brent and Wil welcome back Maurice Broaddus to talk about writing book two in a trilogy, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Maurice Broaddus Breath of Oblivion Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a8h86rsh9zqa2kf4/Episode_169_-_Breath_of_Oblivion-_Writing_Book_2_of_3_with_Maurice_Broaddus9v3s0.mp3) ## [Episode 168 - The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-168-the-practice-the-horizon-and-the-chain/) _2025-04-18 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, LP, Sameem, Shingai and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey and Ben Pladek about a novella by Sofia Samatar called The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain. Links mentioned during the show: The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar Jenna Hanchey Ben Pladek –Tell Them a Story to Teach Them Kindness Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram –… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ij3thrx82auy5aze/Episode_168_-_The_Practice_the_Horizon_and_the_Chain87per.mp3) ## [Episode 167 - Writing Through Executive Dysfunction](https://justkeepwriting.podbean.com/e/episode-167-writing-through-executive-dysfunction/) _2025-04-04 · Just Keep Writing_ This week, Gabe, LP, Sameem, and Wil chat with Jenna Hanchey about writing through executive dysfunction. Links mentioned during the show: Jenna Hanchey Sameem Siddiqui – Twitter – Website Gabriel F. Salmerón – Twitter – Instagram Shingai Njeri Kagunda – Twitter – Instagram – Voodoonauts Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! 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