On this episode we’re joined by Bay Area author Barak Engel, who took a Dungeons & Dragons campaign he was running and turned it into a full-blown fantasy novel. Turns out being a great Dungeon Master helps when you decide to write a book (and it also helps that he wrote some other cybersecurity non-fiction books before). We talk about how the world was born at the table, the unexpectedly useful mushroom trip that helped finish the story, his deep love of nerd culture, and naturally, we take some time to bully Dylan for not reading enough.

Check out the book's website: https://thecrackinthecrystal.com/

Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crack-Crystal-Ascendance-Barak-Engel/dp/B0D5KTYS8L

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On this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Santa Rosa comedian Oliver Graves (often labeled a 'Goth' Comedian for his emo presentation), who famously won the hearts of America from his appearance on America's Got Talent. We chat about Oliver's thoughts on the 'Goth' classification, the behind the scenes of America's Got Talent, and how people usually approach him, as we've never met a more mysterious person. We attempt to get him to smile as well, but you can already guess the result... Deadpan is his specialty.

Check out Oliver's website for more: https://www.olivergraves.com/

Follow Oliver on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/olivergravesirl/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedian, storyteller, and Emmy-winning writer Doug Cordell! Doug's wild journey has taken him from the writer's room of some of your favorite children's TV shows like Bear in the Big Blue House, Book of Pooh, and Blues Clues, to the Bay Area comedy scene. We chat about the science of standup material, the intense pressures of writing for children's television, and try to follow Doug's rollercoaster life that's led him to what he does today. His silky voice will have you yearning to see him perform live ;)

Check out Doug's website: https://www.dougcordell.com/

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