The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour

Liz Hersey, Oscar nerd and the pride of Canada, joins Martin to talk about the [**nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards**](http://oscar.go.com/nominees). Liz also shares some intimate information about what she does while watching [**Ben Affleck**](http://static.businessinsider.com/image/524c3750eab8ea9f5654fc6a/image.jpg) in _Dazed and Confused_.

Richard Thomas, author of [**_Breaker_**](http://amzn.to/20PuLWT) is Martin's guest this week. Richard talks about his journey to publication, working with Chuck Palahniuk, and his new literary magazine [**_Gamut_**](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardthomas/gamut-magazine-neo-noir-speculative-literary-ficti).

Martin and his big brother [**Greg**](http://www.birdandgoldfish.com/gm10/) are out on the town, driving around Burbank and recording as they go. They stop for tamales and walk around the mall while they're out, podcasting all along the way.

On October 13, 2015, Martin and Chanel spent 12 hours galavanting around Southern California on their way to see Hozier in concert. And, of course, Martin simply couldn't resist documenting their travels with a podcast.

This week Martin shares the extended version of his conversation on _**[Blondie and the Brit](http://blondieandbrit.podbean.com/e/martin-lastrapes-episode-17-bermuda-or-gotham-city/) **_from January 7, 2016. He also talks about his new YouTube series, [**_The Greg + Martin 10 Minute Chat_** _ **Hour** _](http://www.birdandgoldfish.com/gm10), which he stars in alongside his brother (and sometimes-p...

Martin's guests this week are the hosts of the podcast _**[Blondie and the Brit](http://blondieandbrit.podbean.com/)**_, KJ Waters and Suzanne Kelman. KJ and Suzanne talk with Martin about writing, podcasting, and how they started their collaboration.

Martin's guest this week is Mark Allan Gunnells, author of [_ **Flowers in a Dumpster** _](http://amzn.to/1OLnhvp). Mark talks about growing up in a small town, his fascination with fantasy and horror, and why he loves zombies.

Martin and Chanel review the year that was 2015. They talk about Caitlyn Jenner, Bowhead whales, _Star Wars_, Steve Harvey, Green Tea, Ronda Rousey, scientific mice, Paris, e-cigarettes, Hulk Hogan, and more!!!

Martin hosts the first ever live episode of _The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour._ His big brother, [**Greg Lastrapes**](http://www.greglastrapes.com/), sits in as co-host and [**Comic Book Expert Anthony Ray Bench**](https://twitter.com/thisgamecheats) serves expertly as producer. They talk about vampires, Matthew McConaughey, and Las Vegas.

In the third and final installment of this trilogy, Greg talks about singing on _Mad Men_, his affinity for Jim Henson, his budding puppet empire, and his first puppet music video, [**"Don't Let Him In!"**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-let-him-in!-single/id1043927536) starring The Four Heads.

Martin listens dutifully as his big brother, [**Greg Lastrapes**](http://www.greglastrapes.com/), talks about his days as an award-winning theatre performer, his near-misses on television and film, and the time he worked for Danny DeVito's production company Jersey Films.

Martin's big brother, [**Greg Lastrapes**](http://www.greglastrapes.com/), steals the show (literally) with a new theme song and monologue, before talking about comic books, discovering filmmaking, and performing on stage as a kid.

Martin shares Stephen King’s Top 20 Rules , which originally appeared in his memoir On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft . He also talks about the progress of his current novel, as well as his #1 writing "rule."

Martin enjoys a delightful conversation with Donna and Tony Figueroa. Donna and Tony talk about acting, storytelling, falling in love, and Donna's debut novel [**_Fall Again: Beginnings_**](http://amzn.to/1Ybhsi8).

Martin and Chanel look back on their first year of marriage while driving to the Las Vegas Strip for a celebratory dessert. They reminisce on their 6-minute wedding ceremony and try to figure out if they're marriage is legal.

Martin and Chanel talk about Halloween 2015, the publication of Martin's fourth novel (_**[The Vampire, the Hunter, and Frank](http://amzn.to/1Mn4sSt)**_), and his latest literary award.

Martin and Chanel watched the 1996 horror classic _Scream_. They talk about _Scream_'s far-reaching impact on the horror genre in Hollywood and the prolific career of horror icon Wes Craven.

Martin and Chanel watch "The Pack," Ep. 6 of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, doing an audio commentary along the way. They also discuss the continuing legal woes of _Buffy_ star Nicholas Brendan.

This week, Martin reads from his award-winning and bestselling novel [_ **Inside the Outside** _](http://amzn.to/1MlPmbS)! Meet the lovable cannibal, Timber Marlow, as well as cult leader Daddy Marlow and others, as Martin reads three full chapters from his debut novel.

Horror filmmaker Harrison Smith is Martin's guest this week. Harrison talks about his films, including [_ **The Fields** _](http://amzn.to/1VtBwyk) and [_ **Camp Dread** _](http://amzn.to/1NchELJ). He also talks about financing films, casting actors, and why [**_Jaws: The Revenge_**](http://amzn.to/1j5Txlj) is the worst movie ever made.

[**Jonathan Yanez**](http://amzn.to/1PIDF2h), bestselling author of _The Elite Series, _is Martin's guest this week. Jonathan talks about being home-schooled, the difficulty of finding an agent, and independent publishing.

Award-winning author Jake Aurelian returns to the podcast for a second visit. He talks about being attacked by a drunk guy, being a deranged clown, and the passing of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.

Martin and Chanel took an impromptu trip to Las Vegas and recorded Vol. 2 of "The Vegas Chronicles" while they were there. They cover everything from circus acts and bungee jumping to strip clubs and zombies.

Martin's guest this week is K. Scott Lewis, author of the _[When Dragons Die](http://amzn.to/1JLm1Hj) _trilogy. He tells Martin about growing up in a Navy family, discovering J. R. R. Tolkien, and breaking away from religion.

Martin shares the extended version of his appearance on the KSKQ 89.5 FM radio show and podcast _**[Get Behind Me, Now Stay](http://getbehindmepodcast.com/?p=episode&name=2015-06-06_get_behind_me_-_episode_61_-_itunes.mp3)**_, where he was interviewed by the President of **[Just Imagine It Ink](http://www.justimagineitink.com/)**, Charlie Stanton.