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We're a podcast for nerds, dedicated to exploring the deeper side of genre fiction, popular art, comics, and movies.

    Episode 452 Mailbag Vol. 3

    Episode 452 Mailbag Vol. 3

    This week we're responding to listener questions! If you have questions for us, please shoot us an email, and we'll be happy to answer them.
    Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond the Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Functional Nerds Podcast
    The Sandlot (Movie)
    Star Wars
    Disney
    Gail Carriger
    Jim Butcher

    • 25 min
    Episode 451 Interview with Jim Butcher

    Episode 451 Interview with Jim Butcher

    This week Jim Butcher returns to talk about THE OLYMPIAN AFFAIR, coming out November 7, 2023. Find out more at https://jim-butcher.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/longshotauthor. You can also stay caught up on Jim Butcher news at https://www.facebook.com/JimButcherNews and https://twitter.com/jimbutchernews.
    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    THE AERONAUT'S WINDLASS by Jim Butcher
    The Dresden Files book series by Jim Butcher
    The Codex Alera book series by Jim Butcher
    Dragon Con
    The Office (TV Show)
    Comic Con
    James Marsters
    THE LAW by Jim Butcher
    Dungeons & Dragons
    The Dresden Files RPG

    • 29 min
    Episode 450 Interview with Erin A. Craig

    Episode 450 Interview with Erin A. Craig

    This week Erin A. Craig joins us to talk about HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN, the sequel to HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROW. Find out more at https://www.erinacraig.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/penchant4words, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Penchant4Words/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/penchant4words/, and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@penchantforwords.
    Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    SMALL FAVORS by Erin A. Craig
    The Brontë sisters
    The Witcher book series by Andrzej Sapkowski
    Jack Nicholson
    Snow White
    The Twelve Dancing Princesses
    STRANGE CASE OF DOCTOR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE by Robert Louis Stevenson
    THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU by H. G. Wells
    FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley
    THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE by Richard Condon (and movie adaptations)
    Frank Sinatra
    Bluebeard
    Bambi (movie)
    THE THIRTEENTH CHILD (upcoming) by Erin A. Craig

    • 29 min
    Episode 449 Behind the Podcast: Starting a Podcast

    Episode 449 Behind the Podcast: Starting a Podcast

    This week we're bringing you another Behind the Podcast episode and talking about how to start a podcast on the cheap!
    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continuing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
    Libsyn
    Garage Band
    Feedburner
    Audacity
    Final Cut Pro
    Logic
    Main Stage
    Spotify
    Apple Podcasts
    YouTube
    GoDaddy
    Blubrry
    Instagram
    TikTok
    PlayStation
    Good Mythical Morning

    • 28 min
    Episode 448 Interview with Hannah Maehrer

    Episode 448 Interview with Hannah Maehrer

    This week BookTok sensation Hannah Maehrer joins us to talk about her debut novel ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN! Find out more at https://www.entangledpublishing.com/authors/hannah-nicole-maehrer and follow her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahnicolemae and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/.
    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Garth Nix
    Once Upon a Time (TV Show)
    The Office (TV Show)
    That Mitchell and Webb Look (TV Show)
    Jim Gaffigan
    8 Mile (Movie)
    The Big Bang Theory (TV Show)
    Saturday Night Live

    • 31 min
    Episode 447 Interview with Garth Nix

    Episode 447 Interview with Garth Nix

    This week Garth Nix joins us to talk about his newest release, SIR HEREWARD AND MISTER FITZ, out August 23, 2023! Find out more at https://garthnix.com/ and follow him on X at https://twitter.com/garthnix and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/garthnix.
    Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope.
    Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien
    Susan Cooper
    Andre Norton
    Rosemary Sutcliff
    Robert A. Heinlein
    DOWNBELOW STATION by C. J. Cherryh
    The Chronicles of Prydain book series by Lloyd Alexander
    Aubrey-Maturin book series by Patric O'Brian
    THE OWL SERVICE by Alan Garner
    ROGUES (anthology) edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois
    Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series by Fritz Leiber
    Robert E. Howard
    L. Sprague de Camp
    DON QUIXOTE by Miguel de Cervantes
    Brandon Sanderson
    THE LEFT-HANDED BOOKSELLERS OF LONDON by Garth Nix
    THE SINISTER BOOKSELLERS OF BATH by Garth Nix
    Alistair MacLean
    Hammond Innes
    Desmond Bagley
    John le Carré
    SABRIEL by Garth Nix
    The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix
    P. G. Wodehouse

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

malfoxley ,

Great show!

The hosts of the Beyond the Trope podcast, highlight all aspects of fiction and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

kiloecho ,

In my Top 3 podcasts for writers and fans!

Looking for podcasts for writers, especially genre writers, I found Beyond the Trope. It quickly grew on me. They have seriously great interviews, on air critiques and always a lot of laughs. They keep it short and sweet and I love listening.

PunchItChewie! ,

The perfect pod for a new writer

This podcast is great for anyone who is new to writing. They don't only talk about the fundamentals of writing but also the business side of things. I love hearing the inns and outs of the industry as well as the friendly banter between the house. Their guests are great and I'm learning lots!

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