The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour

D.M. Pulley, author of the #1 bestselling novel [_ **The Dead Key** _](https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-Key-D-Pulley-ebook/dp/B00LWE0QZM/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=FNRDLFP3KVRVP3HF&creativeASIN=B00LWE0QZM), is Martin's guest this week. D.M. talks about struggling to get her novel published, before winning the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.

The 2015 Academy Awards have come and gone and so now it's time for Martin and Chanel to tell you all about how much they loved it...or hated it. There's only one way to find out. ( **HINT:** Press Play)

Martin and Chanel attended Day 2 of AMC's Best Picture Showcase where they watched _[B](https://www.amazon.com/Boyhood-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-HD/dp/B00MEQUNIW/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=OD4PQIKTTY4PZGFP&creativeASIN=B00MEQUNIW)[oyhood](https://www.amazon.com/Boyhood-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-HD/dp/B00MEQUNIW/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=OD4P...

Martin and Chanel attended Day 1 of AMC's Best Picture Showcase where they watched _[The Grand Budapest Hotel](https://www.amazon.com/The-Grand-Budapest-Hotel-Blu-ray/dp/B00JAQJNN0/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=JEZLSUYTBYJRNRM3&creativeASIN=B00JAQJNN0)_, [_Whiplash_](https://www.amazon.com/Whiplash-Blu-ray-J-K-Simmons/dp/B00PT3AUYO/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlassh...

After an awkward and inappropriate opening three minutes, Martin and Chanel talk about the eight Oscar-nominated films they'll be watching at the [**2015 Best Picture Showcase**](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/best-picture-showcase).

Ben Eads, horror author and all-around great guy, is Martin's guest this week. Ben talks about his new novella, **[_Cracked Sky_](https://www.amazon.com/Cracked-Sky-Ben-Eads-ebook/dp/B00QD89JK0/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=CJHMX2RH3Q6VUCIA&creativeASIN=B00QD89JK0)**, and the teacher he horrified with his first story.

Tim Chizmar is back and he's brought some audio treats: WWE Superstar **[Rob Van Dam](http://www.wwe.com/superstars/rvd)** doing stand-up comedy and former WWE superstar **[Gangrel](http://www.wwe.com/classics/classic-lists/31-scariest-superstars/page-19)** doing a Q & A. He also talks about his forthcoming podcast, _TMI with TIM_.

Sinn Bodhi (aka Kizarny) talks about his tenure in the WWE, his wrestling promotion Freakshow Wrestling, and what he's learned from his mentor, Jake "The Snake" Roberts.

Nigel McGuinness, former TNA star and current [Ring of Honor legend](http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/nigel-mcguinness), talks about his life after wrestling and _[L.A. Fight](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nigelmcguinness/la-fights), _his new Kickstarter project. He also has a message for Martin's mom before he leaves.

Dominic Riggio, author and publisher of _**[The Arcane Awakening](https://www.amazon.com/The-Arcane-Awakening/dp/0615848214/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=TSACM76OTW4XIYKM&creativeASIN=0615848214) **_comic book series, talks about how growing up in Detroit and going to 12 years of Catholic school inspired his writing. He also talks about how he came to love comic book...

From CM Punk and Ebola to Bill Cosby and North Korea, Martin and Chanel look back at the year that was 2014. Happy New Year!

Martin recalls the [on-camera interview he did for Inlandia](http://www.martinlastrapes.com/blog/2013/11/inlandia-interview-video) in November of 2013. He then plays the audio of his interview, which includes a reading from his novel _Inside the Outside_.

In this edition of "The Buffy Chronicles" Martin and Chanel watch "Teacher's Pet," the fourth episode of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_. Also, Chanel talks about the time David Hasselhoff touched her ass.

Martin reads** [the article he wrote](http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2012/03/30/violence-brutality-death-fiction/)** for Joanna Penn's website, _The Creative Penn_, back in 2012, before playing the conversation he and Joanna had on her YouTube channel. Martin also offers a few exciting teasers regarding his upcoming vampire trilogy!

Joanna Penn, _New York Times_ and _USA Today_ bestselling author, is Martin's guest this week. Joanna tells Martin about how she was able to quit her day job and become a full-time author and entrepreneur. They also chat about her novels, including [**_Pentecost_**](https://www.amazon.com/Pentecost-ARKANE-Thriller-Book-Volume/dp/1481928430/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&link...

Martin and Nathaniel discuss Brian De Palma's _[**Carlito's Way**](https://www.amazon.com/Carlitos-Way-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy/dp/B004ZJZQHE/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=KO7XGDILFTQCPEMH&creativeASIN=B004ZJZQHE) _starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn. Martin gushes over one of his very favorite films, while Nathaniel tries to decide whether or not he loved it.

On November 7, 2014, Martin and Chanel got married! Listen in as they tell you all about why they took the big leap, why they kept it a secret, and why they wanted Elvis involved.

Martin and Comic Book Expert Anthony Ray Bench went to Stan Lee’s Comikaze! Hear their thoughts as they drive to and from the convention, filling you in on their weekend-long adventure.

Arlen Schumer, award-winning artist and comic book historian, is Martin's guest this week. Arlen talks about his book, [_ **The Silver Age of Comic Book Art** _](https://www.amazon.com/The-Silver-Age-Comic-Book-ebook/dp/B00NFL9JZ8/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=N5OOQSYK3RLWAI7E&creativeASIN=B00NFL9JZ8), his appearance on _**[Comic Book Men](https://www.facebook.com/ar...

Martin and Chanel wax poetic over their favorite holiday: Halloween! They talk about the fun of dressing up and how neither of them were allowed to go trick-or-treating as kids. Martin shares his vampire theory and Chanel can't keep her clothes on.

In this installment of "The Buffy Chronicles," Martin and Chanel watch the third episode of [**_Buffy the Vampire Slayer_**](https://www.amazon.com/Buffy-Vampire-Slayer-Complete-Season/dp/B000EHSVKK/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=RCGTCLSCPIUI3KV3&creativeASIN=B000EHSVKK): "Witch." Martin tells you which member of the _Buffy_ cast was recently arrested and Chanel makes...

Jake Aurelian, award-winning author of _**[The Life & Mimes (& Zombie Apocalypse) of Ripper the Clown: The Autobiography of an Unconventional Zombie](https://www.amazon.com/Mimes-Zombie-Apocalypse-Ripper-Clown/dp/1497306175/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=TS5YZCNB2BUNN7N4&creativeASIN=1497306175)**, ** ** _is Martin's guest this week. Jake chats about doing stand-up co...

Martin and Nathaniel talk about [_ **Annie Hall** _](https://www.amazon.com/Annie-Hall-Blu-ray-Woody-Allen/dp/B006FSRSFQ/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=XN5RHSNGZUPCCAX5&creativeASIN=B006FSRSFQ). Nathaniel learns how to pronounce cunnilingus and compares Woody Allen to Phil Jackson. Martin reflects on his love of Woody Allen and his films, while also discussing _Annie...

Hal Bodner, author of [_ **Bite Club** _](https://www.amazon.com/Bite-Club-Hal-Bodner-ebook/dp/B00J0QCWMO/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=themarlasshop-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=FYCARGJQ5E33JU5J&creativeASIN=B00J0QCWMO), is Martin's guest this week. Hal chats with Martin about his days as an entertainment lawyer, how he managed to amuse drug dealers in the barrio with his peacock, and why you should never wr...

Anthony Ray Bench, the official comic book expert of _The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour_, returns for his second visit. He talks about his experience at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con, before delving into a conversation about the four comic books he assigned Martin to read.