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Welcome to Cooling Tiger Media. Originally founded in 2020 as a movie trivia show, this podcast has evolved into the central hub for the creative works of W A Blinko. I believe that a great story transcends genre. Whether it’s speculative fiction, contemporary drama, or behind-the-scenes insights into the world of indie filmmaking and publishing, Cooling Tiger Media is dedicated to the art of the narrative. Join us for original audio stories, author spotlights, and updates on our upcoming short film pro If you want to support my work please check out my website https://www.wayneblinko.com

  1. 1d ago

    How to Write 46 Sci-Fi Books & Build an Empire with Sean Robins

    How do you go from fulltime college teacher to publishing 46 sci-fi books on Amazon? In this episode, we sit down with indie science fiction author Sean Robins creator of The Crimson Deathbringer, Invasion: Earth, and The Voidwalker Chronicles for a 30 minute deep dive into writing, productivity, and world-building. We discuss: The Writing Engine: How Sean published dozens of novels while maintaining a hilarious, fast paced firstperson voice inspired by The Dresden Files and Guardians of the Galaxy. Crafting Sci-Fi: Blending space opera action with Marvel style humor, time travel, and pop culture references. Indie Publishing: The practical reality of launching sci-fi sagas on Amazon and building a loyal reader community. Character & Diversity: Why ensemble crews, diverse dynamics, and memorable AI characters make sci-fi stories unputdownable. Whether you're an aspiring self-published author looking for writing productivity tips or a die-hard sci-fi fan looking for your next epic space opera binge, this episode gives you an insider look at how modern science fiction gets made. Seans Amazon store. Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sbstack

  2. Aug 28

    War breaks out at Accet and the "sister" Hadley thought was dead is very much alive.

    In this episode of Echoes of Betrayal (Exodus Universe), Commander Serpentine uncovers the truth behind the failed Ascension: Jess was never Hadley's sister — she was a clone, imprinted with the Star's fragmented power and still very much alive. As Auchinleck's fleet arrives to force Accet into his provisional union, Cyclops tracks a mysterious, motionless energy signature that shouldn't exist — and a name, Korlanger, that may hold the key to it all. When Accet's defenses spring a trap, drone swarms and EMP strikes turn the skies into a battlefield. Meanwhile, Hadley strikes an alliance with the Trojan station — only to face an even bigger threat already in the room: Argus. A sci-fi space opera fix for fans of The Expanse, Halo, and Marko Kloos — political intrigue, fleet warfare, and a conspiracy closing in from every side. 🎧 New episodes of Echoes of Betrayal every week — part of the growing Exodus Universe.⭐ Enjoying the series? Follow the show and leave a rating — it helps more sci-fi listeners find us. #SciFiPodcast #SpaceOpera #ExodusUniverse #EchoesOfBetrayal #SerializedFiction #IndieAuthor #MilitarySciFi Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sbstack

  3. Aug 14

    Freeport: The Star of Governance EOB PT 12.

    Enjoy the show join me on Substack. Hadley, Roberts and Von Sanders follow the impossible signals of a mysterious Star—only to lose control of their shuttle as it guides them toward the Trojan Station. Inside Freeport, they find survivors waiting for someone named Jess. But Hadley is not Jess. She is her sister, the heir to Accets Crown, and the Star in her hand may hold the key to a hidden network spanning the galaxy. As another artifact awakens—the Library—Hadley learns that Jess’s fate may be far more dangerous than she feared. A dramatic science-fiction audio episode of mystery, rebellion, lost family and intergalactic secrets. Content note: Contains strong language and scenes of threat and violence. #SciFiPodcast #SpaceOpera #ExodusUniverse #EchoesOfBetrayal #SerializedFiction #IndieAuthor #MilitarySciFi Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sbstack

  4. Aug 7

    EOB PT 11 The Star goes dark and the ship jumps somewhere that shouldn't exist.

    In this episode of Echoes of Betrayal (Exodus Universe), the failed Ascension leaves Hadley reeling and the Star of Governance powerless until Roberts discovers what it really is: a biometric quantum computer. Fleeing the Royalists with nowhere safe to land, the crew is violently ripped from hyperspace into a place with no sun, no planet, and no name. When the Star reactivates on its own, it doesn't just save them it reveals exactly who's really been hunting Hadley, and why. A sci-fi space opera fix for fans of The Expanse, Halo, and Marko Kloos military SF, hard choices, and a slow-burn conspiracy building toward all-out war. 🎧 New episodes of Echoes of Betrayal every 2 weeks part of the growing Exodus Universe.⭐ Enjoying the series? Follow the show and leave a rating it helps more sci-fi listeners find us. #SciFiPodcast #SpaceOpera #ExodusUniverse #EchoesOfBetrayal #SerializedFiction #IndieAuthor #MilitarySciFi Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  5. Jul 24

    Echoes of Betrayal part 10 The Uprising

    Auchinleck tightens his grip on the colonies, but one system won't fall in line — and a jailbreak he never saw coming is about to cost him more than territory. As Cyclops fights a corruption he can't explain, Argus leads a prison uprising to reach the one person he thinks he can still save. What he finds instead isn't Jess — not really. It wears her face, speaks with her voice, and gets them all out alive... but at a price no one saw coming. A high-stakes escape, a corrupted commander, and a rescue that raises more questions than it answers. Part of the ongoing Echoes of Betrayal series, set in the Exodus Universe. sci-fi audio drama, space opera podcast, fiction podcast, spaceship exploration, ancient mystery, galactic betrayal, ghost ship, sci-fi story, space thriller, royal conspiracy, storytelling podcast. Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ScienceFiction #MilitarySciFi #SpaceMilitary #ActionPodcast

  6. Jul 10

    EOB PT 9 Secrets of The Plantagenet & The Grand Betrayal

    The Ascension has been disrupted. In this gripping chapter, Hadley, Von Sanders, and Roberts locate the Plantagenet—an ancient, legendary Global Crown ship left drifting like an empty carcass in a hazardous debris field. Leaving Roberts behind to guard their ticket home, Hadley and Von Sanders step inside the frozen ghost ship to finally fulfill her destiny. But as the ancient systems unexpectedly spark to life, the bridge fills with haunting holographic echoes of the past—including a vision of Hadley’s own father. When the mysterious Star is inserted into the console, the expected ascension turns into a nightmare. The crystal is drained, the ship's logic locks down, and a chilling realization sets in: Argus has betrayed them all. Can they escape the sealing bulkheads before their oxygen runs out, or will they be trapped in the graveyard of space forever? The Ghost Ship: Exploring the eerie, decaying bulkheads of Designation 975. A Voice from the Past: Hadley faces a shocking holographic projection of her father. The Trap is Sprung: The Star's energy is stolen, revealing Argus's true plan for the throne. Race Against Time: A harrowing, zero-oxygen escape back to Roberts Airways. If you love immersive sci-fi audio dramas, space operas, space exploration stories, and galactic political intrigue, make sure to hit that Follow button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Rate us 5 stars on Spotify if you are enjoying the journey into the deep dark! Keywords: sci-fi audio drama, space opera podcast, fiction podcast, spaceship exploration, ancient mystery, galactic betrayal, ghost ship, sci-fi story, space thriller, royal conspiracy, storytelling podcast. Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ScienceFiction #MilitarySciFi #SpaceMilitary #ActionPodcast

  7. Jul 3

    Echoes of Betrayal Part 8 GCS-975 Plantagenet

    Deep in a graveyard of derelict warships, Hadley, Roberts, and Von Sanders come across a Vault — active, spinning, and very much awake. The horror isn't that there's a second one. It's that there isn't. Somehow, impossibly, it's the same Vault they left behind on reserve power. As old tensions between Hadley and Von Sanders resurface and the crew kills the ship's power to avoid detection, they're forced to confront just how far Auchinleck's reach might extend — and what it means for the Ascension. With the danger passed and a name pulled from the wreckage — GCS-975 Plantagenet — the crew edges closer to a choice that will change everything. Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠⁠ #ScienceFiction #MilitarySciFi #SpaceMilitary #ActionPodcast

  8. Jun 12

    Echoes of Betrayal Episode 7

    Argus makes his final stand, sacrificing his fleet to buy Hadley's escape — but Auchinleck's "victory" hides a darker truth as Cyclops begins to unravel. A space opera saga of betrayal, sacrifice, and the cost of power. Keywords: sci-fi audiobook, space opera, science fiction podcast, fantasy fiction, serialized fiction, space battle, military sci-fi, space fleet warfare, royalist rebellion, dystopian sci-fi, audio drama, fiction podcast, original fiction series, space empire, sci-fi adventure, betrayal and revenge, epic space saga, Echoes of Betrayal A gripping episode of action, loyalty, and survival. Perfect for fans of military sci-fi, space opera, and high-stakes audio drama. Experience a gripping sci-fi podcast that blends heart-pounding action with deep character development. Join a Pricon and his team as they fight to protect humanity from the Archron invasion, facing both external threats and internal conflicts. Expect thrilling space battles, daring escapes, and a story of courage, sacrifice, and the bonds that unite them. Perfect for fans of space opera and military sci-fi with a strong emphasis on character relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information about me click here.⁠⁠ #ScienceFiction #MilitarySciFi #SpaceMilitary #ActionPodcast

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Welcome to Cooling Tiger Media. Originally founded in 2020 as a movie trivia show, this podcast has evolved into the central hub for the creative works of W A Blinko. I believe that a great story transcends genre. Whether it’s speculative fiction, contemporary drama, or behind-the-scenes insights into the world of indie filmmaking and publishing, Cooling Tiger Media is dedicated to the art of the narrative. Join us for original audio stories, author spotlights, and updates on our upcoming short film pro If you want to support my work please check out my website https://www.wayneblinko.com

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