Tales From The Mall

I'm joined by Dr. Steven Powell, author of Love Me Fierce In Danger: The Life Of James Ellroy, and Los Angeles noir scribe Andrew Miller, author of the forthcoming novel Namaste Mart Confidential, to talk about the life and work of Canadian-American noir author Ross Macdonald. We discuss the books The Instant Enemy & The Drowning Pool, as well as the Hollywood adaption of The Drowning Pool starrin...

God bless this wonderful guest. Woke Beyond is an extraordinary human personality. He & I have the most unbelievable conversation about geography, latino identity, being a music nerd, politics & more. Thank you, Woke Beyond. And thank you listener. Woke Beyond on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WokeBeyond Woke Beyond on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/woke_beyond/

The greatest living crime writer, Max Thrax, and the funniest man alive, Howling Mutant, join me for a vast exploration of the great novel by James M. Cain, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and its two Hollywood adaptations from 1946 & 1981. We also get into a conversation about the 1935 John Ford classic The Informer, Irishness, Thomas777, and more! You won't wanna miss! XOXO, Brendan Max Thrax on...

Puella's intellect and charm is unsurpassed. Her reputation, thus far, has been made as a Twitter personality - but I suspect that even greater fortunes await her; as a woman, as an artist, as a thinker. I had a wonderful conversation with her: about sports, about love, about Chili's. She was funny, I was funny - and the whole thing has a poignancy to it that you won't be able to deny. I hope you...

Trout Fish is a Southern Gentleman dwelling in the great city of Richmond, VA. He's a writer, a poet, a musician - he makes beautiful music. And he inspires me on this episode of Tales From The Mall - we talk a lot about creativity, and Metallica, and religion. We have a blast and you will too. Many thanks to Trout. Trout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troutfishfarms Trout's Insta: https://www.in...

I'm joined by two of my best friends in the world, Bill & Tom Will, as we discuss the 1955 film Kiss Me Deadly & the 1952 novel of the same name by Mickey Spillane. We have a lot of fun and I hope you will too. Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/20gaShotgun Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/20gashotgun/ Tom Will on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomWill72550626 Tom's book, Pale Townie:...

Daphne Knouse is an extraordinarily talented New York-based visual artist. We have a beautiful, open, raw, vulnerable conversation about all manner of things: love, friendship, parents, art. It's a very special conversation and I'm very grateful to Daphne. Daphne's website: https://daphneknouse.me/ Daphne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphkno/

Miles is a musician. He makes techno. He makes noise. He's also a former speed addict. He also works at a pawn shop. He's also from Sacramento. Miles and I share life stories, he shares his harrowing tale of speed addiction and recovery. We bro down about Northern California. He educates me about internet phenomena. It's a wonderful time. Thank you, Miles. Special shouts out to my Venmo sponsors J...

Eternal Dillard's is an old buddy of mine and I love him greatly. He is also the genius behind the Ghost Jail full-length audio drama HEREAFTER MAN. We talk a lot about that, about movies, about music and just have a lot of laughs. Listen in on two friends enjoying each other's company. Hereafter Man: https://soundcloud.com/ghostjail/11-hereafter-man-a-ghost-jail-story Eternal Dillard's on Twitter...

Beth Heinly is an extraordinarily talented artist. She makes a comic - the 3:00 Book - which will soon be available in book form, and is also an accomplished visual/performance artist. Beth lives in Philadelphia. On this episode we talk about cats, religion, being Irish, Philadelphia and more. Please enjoy and many thanks to Beth. Beth on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bethheinly Beth's website:...

The wonderfully talented author Calvin Westra joins me for a deep conversation from his home in Indiana. Calvin is the author of brilliant books such as Family Annihilator & Donald Goines. Calvin is also the Midwest attache' for the great Expat Press. Calvin and I discuss his process as a writer, his business acumen, Ricky Williams, and drug addiction. Please enjoy! Calvin on Twitter: https://twit...

Melly is a podcasting star from Brighton, England, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. He is England's most powerful and famous export since the "Fab Four", and quite frankly she is much better than they ever were and they were the greatest to ever do it - until now. She hosts the nowthen podcast which you should subscribe to on Patreon. Melly and I talk about Twitter relati...

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My good friend Ali returns for the final episode of Tales From The Mall. We talk about therapy, life, love, other mysteries. This is a very beautiful and relaxing episode. Enjoy. Ali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eIfcup Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k0kirif0rest/

This marks the second appearance of the great Max Thrax. Max is a New England-based author - he wrote the amazing book "God Is A Killer" which you all should buy. He is also the co-fiction editor of Apocalypse Confidential. On this episode we talk about his book, New Hampshire, the writing process, Noirvember, eating, exercise and so much more. Please enjoy. Max on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thr...