Don't Make It Weird

Daniel and Dinasaurus, your beloved raconteurs, are back to whisk you through a whirlwind of absurdities and heartfelt realness in this week's brand new episode of Don't Make It Weird. This time, Producer Sean forgot to record the footage for the first 20 minutes. OOPS! From Dina's quick-witted recap of what we missed, to Danq's progressive shirt unbuttoning, we explore the lig...

Ever found yourself in the aftermath of a shower, faced with a toilet disaster that has you contemplating life choices? Yeah, us too—and we're spilling it all in this episode! Join Daniel and Dinasaurus, along with our quick-witted Producer Sean, as we navigate through the murky waters of bathroom blunders with a side of Sunny D Vodka Seltzers. Prepare to cringe and chuckle as we share storie...

Grab your Santa hat and a cold pint of Death Raptor because this holiday special of our podcast is like the weirdest, wildest office Christmas party you've never attended – but always wished you had. Planned entirely by Dinasaurus, as scandalous and spirited as ever in her holiday get-up, we take you through a winter wonderland of topics, from the moral ambiguity of Christmas movie tropes to...

Ever found yourself pondering the peculiar color change of soggy clothes or which insurance plan Lightning McQueen prefers? Well, your curiosities are about to be sated as we, Daniel Quigley and Dinasaurus, guide you through an episode that's anything but ordinary. With the whimsically wonderful Sarah Eriksen, a master of the written word and gaming extraordinaire, we traverse the landscapes...

Trigger/Content Warning: The upcoming discussion delves into topics related to religious beliefs, strict traditional gender roles, sexual abuse, and practices that some may find restrictive or controversial. Please practice good self-care, and proceed with caution if you're sensitive to such subjects or consider skipping this segment entirely if it might be distressing to you. Have you ever w...

Ready for a wild ride of romance, whimsy, and hilarity? We buckle up with Shannon Bright, a mastermind auto body technician and romance novelist, who's here to turbocharge our adventure. Shannon opens up about juggling her love for auto work and crafting swoon-worthy love stories, giving us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Every Wish Way. We rev things up with a thrilling game of 'Re...

Get ready for a roller-coaster episode as we welcome N.J. (Nick) Alexander, the brilliant mind behind the epic fantasy, FOGBOUND, and The Intern of the Goddamn Gamecube Podcast. We're delving deep into Dina's Tiktok Conspiracy Corner, discussing claims that nuclear test footage is fabricated – is it reality or just another conspiracy theory? Prepare to chuckle (or not!) as we challenge o...

Prepare yourself, listeners, for an episode filled with wild anecdotes, laughter, and intellectual discussions as we welcome back our fan-favorite guest, author and culinary pro, Alexander James. In honor of the release of his long-anticipated horror novel, The Woodkin, we have a thrilling chat about his writing journey, dinner evaluations, and some outlandish conspiracy theories. From his childho...

Ever wondered how Donald Trump's peculiar orange hue could be linked to time travel? Or how risqué literature could be hilariously compared to electronics and cheap wine? Join your favorite weirdos, Daniel and Dinasaurus, as we have a riot of a time with our multi-talented friend, Uncle Bobbo, exploring it all, and so much more.  Our conversation whirls around Uncle Bobbo's passion for t...

Caught yourself wondering about the rising ebook prices lately? Well, you're not alone! Get ready for an amusing exploration of the ebook industry, its soaring prices, and how it affects both keen readers and diligent authors. Stick around for a captivating spoken poem via voicemail by Stevie Wildcard from the 'We Have Issues' podcast, and let's revel in the realm of words and...

Prepare to enter a realm of laughter, mystery, and intrigue as Alexander James, Appe-TEASER and soon-to-be-published author of THE WOODKIN, graces the Don't Make It Weird Podcast once again. He brings us tales from his journey to publication, his Dungeons & Dragons improv comedy podcast Critically Stupid, and even a little insight into his experience with our drinking game known as Buffal...

It's DMIW #90, and are those whispers of conspiracy theories getting to you, too? Well, quench your thirst for curiosity-fueling narratives as we navigate the murky waters of Wayfair and Wal-mart's alleged child trafficking scandal. Join us, along with our special guest, the Zany Zephyr of Zebrasaurus, as we dissect this controversy and discuss the bizarre store policies of a large &quot...

What's that sound? Oh, just the exciting buzz of our first post-baby episode! We're thrilled to have the charismatic Almedia Ryan, author of 'Those Beneath', in the hot seat. Ali opens up about her transformative journey from southeast Texas to the lush landscapes of Montana, her switch from performance art to writing, and the inspiration behind her dark and romantic debut nove...

In this mind-blowing installment, Dina takes us on a wild journey through her TikTok Conspiracy Corner, uncovering the shocking truth about birds (spoiler alert: they aren't real!) and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kobe Bryant's tragic death. Prepare for a special treat as Arnold the Bard of Critically Stupid leaves us a voicemail message filled with musical encha...

Join us for an exciting episode with L. A. (Laurie) Cunningham, author, artist, and adventurer. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief and a writer at ASAP IMAGINATION, and is also a comic book creator with a dark and twisty sense of humor that complements her dark and twisty writing. Among her notable works are the debut comic book series, Sister Grim, the Points of Villainy series, and the dystopian...

Come celebrate with us as we launch Dinasaurus' debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL! We will be chatting about the book and giving away free copies live on stream! Grab a drink and join us! Follow Alexander James on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/DrunkScribe Check out his Dungeons and Dragons Real-Play Podcast CRITICALLY STUPID on YouTube!: https://youtube.com/@critstupid Support the show Daniel'...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we continue the publishing journey of our friend Alexander James! Alex gives us an exclusive Riley-ism in the Accountabilibuddies segment! We play a new game called HOT TAKES! Alex tells us about that time he took a selfie with a wild baby bear in STORYTIME! And we learn about a new superior form of potato thanks to a sexy snippet read by Al...

In this week's episode of DMIW, we get to catch up with the fam! Dinasaurus lets us in on the latest TikTok conspiracies! We get a special message in our voicemail from the bard Arnold from @CritStupid! Sean tells us about some real life stories of when people made it weird from reddit, in THEY MADE IT WEIRD! We have a discussion about the length of your ... book. Dinasaurus fills us in on th...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author Christopher Flory! We play a game of TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE! Chris tells us about the world's smallest meth lab in STORYTIME! We chat with him about his series of PAUL DODGE novels, and he reads us an excerpt! Then, he gives us a cold reading of some erotic fiction from OPEN ME by LISA LOCASCIO in thi...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by fantasy author Desideria Mesa! We play a few rounds of WOULD YOU RATHER! Desi tells us about the time she found out she is Mexican in STORYTIME! We learn about a new superior form of potato, PAPAS DESIDERIA! We chat with her about her historical fantasy novel BINDLE PUNK BRUJA, and she reads us an excerpt! Then...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio once again by our absolute favorite indie comic book creators and podcasters Anthony LaFauci and Stevie Wildcard! We asked ChatGPT to write us a heist script and then did a HILARIOUS blind table read in a new segement called A.I. SCREENWRITING! Anthony tells us about that time he managed to get two ladies' nu...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by our friend and USA Today best selling romance author Carly Spade! We play an extended version of SMASH OR PASS: STAR WARS EDITION! Carly tells us about why she refused to ride the Zipper for 25 years despite riding every other rollercoaster known to man in STORYTIME! We chat with her about her brand new cyberpu...

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we get the final update on Dina's Kickstarter campaign for her debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL ! We check our voicemail! We play a Uno reverse card on Weird Titles and it goes PERFECTLY ! We have a discussion about protecting your work and ideas in the early stages of a project! Dina tells us about The Poop Pool in STORYTIME ! And Producer Sean reads a...

In this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by sci-fi author Wm. Brett Hill! We play our favorite game of deception, TRUE CONFESSIONS! Brett tells us about two occasions in which he exhibited perfectly normal behavior but was perceived to be insane in STORYTIME! We chat with him about his collection of short stories THE THOR BOZMAN COLLECTION, and he reads...

Dina was gonna record the podcast, but then she got high. Daniel was gonna introduce the show, but then he got high and played Vampire Survivors. This week, we checked our voicemail! We played a new improv game called THREE MINUTE STORY ! We had a discussion about balancing work / life / and writing! We hear the tale of that time Dina thought she was high! And Dina blesses us with a reading from T...