<![CDATA[Amalga-Cast]]>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:02 +0000Captivate.fmamalgamania@gmail.com (Ian Wallace)https://artwork.captivate.fm/a559905e-2704-435b-abd8-e3886e693db4/jzaqgjxqqod3rvtbb7p9skj3.pngAmalga-CastIan Wallaceamalgamania@gmail.comIan WallaceJoin our panel as we discuss movies, comic books, anime, and all other elements of nerd related culture!https://www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamaniayesepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/amalga-cast/The Glory of Lore OlympusThe Glory of Lore OlympusIn this episode, Ian, Shelby, Sara, Danielle, Colleen, and Cy'Aira discuss the incredible webtoon, Lore Olympus! Check out the cast then join the discussion on Amalga-Mania (www.facebook.com/groups.amalgamania) In this episode, Ian, Shelby, Sara, Danielle, Colleen, and Cy'Aira discuss the incredible webtoon, Lore Olympus! Check out the cast then join the discussion on Amalga-Mania (www.facebook.com/groups.amalgamania)

]]>e6e2eb95-598e-4926-90d2-87c3a3813d69Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -050001:39:23yesfull114In this episode, Ian, Shelby, Sara, Danielle, Colleen, and Cy'Aira discuss the incredible webtoon, Lore Olympus! Check out the cast then join the discussion on Amalga-Mania (www.facebook.com/groups.amalgamania)Ian WallaceA Theft Most Fowl: The Upcoming Book Release from Nicole Givens KurtzA Theft Most Fowl: The Upcoming Book Release from Nicole Givens KurtzIn this episode, Taryn welcomes Nicole Givens Kurtz back to discuss her new book release -- A Theft Most Fowl: A Kingdom of Aves Mystery! Nicole divulges the inspiration for the series, the details of the amazing world she created for the books, and reads an excerpt that you won't want to miss! Pick up A Theft Most Fowl https://www.amazon.com/Theft-Most-Fowl-Kingdom-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08PYT7N2K (on Amazon) More information on Nicole and her work is https://nicolegivenskurtz.net/ (here). There is currently an offer to get a free book for signing up for her newsletter! Other books from Mocha Memoirs Press are here. This episode produced by Epic Airways Podcast Network, a division of Amalga-Mania. In this episode, Taryn welcomes Nicole Givens Kurtz back to discuss her new book release -- A Theft Most Fowl: A Kingdom of Aves Mystery! Nicole divulges the inspiration for the series, the details of the amazing world she created for the books, and reads an excerpt that you won't want to miss!

Pick up A Theft Most Fowl on Amazon

More information on Nicole and her work is here. There is currently an offer to get a free book for signing up for her newsletter!

Other books from Mocha Memoirs Press are here.

This episode produced by Epic Airways Podcast Network, a division of Amalga-Mania.

]]>ab7b1f8d-0600-408f-999a-9e257a5e56bfSat, 16 Jan 2021 21:32:00 -050046:52yesfull113In this episode, Taryn welcomes Nicole Givens Kurtz back to discuss her new book release -- A Theft Most Fowl: A Kingdom of Aves Mystery! Nicole divulges the inspiration for the series, the details of the amazing world she created for the books, and reads an excerpt that you won't want to miss! Pick up A Theft Most Fowl https://www.amazon.com/Theft-Most-Fowl-Kingdom-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08PYT7N2K (on Amazon) More information on Nicole and her work is https://nicolegivenskurtz.net/ (here). There is currently an offer to get a free book for signing up for her newsletter! Other books from Mocha Memoirs Press are here. This episode produced by Epic Airways Podcast Network, a division of Amalga-Mania.Ian WallaceVampire Stories that SLAY -- Part 2Vampire Stories that SLAY -- Part 2In this second part of the SLAY cast, Taryn Barber speaks to the editor of SLAY, Nicole Givens Kurtz, and author Michele Berger about the reception of the book, favorite characters and moments, and upcoming projects! This cast is the last episode in the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon, so don't forget to jot down the word you receive here, then combine it with the other words from the other casts this week and submit them for a chance to win a prize! See details here. More from Michele Berger: https://www.amazon.com/Reenu-You-Tracy-Berger-Michele/dp/1645540286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P410FH0OOM6Q&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=reenu+you&amp;qid=1591070119&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=reenu%2Cstripbooks%2C741&amp;sr=1-1 (Reenu-You) -- a novella about a virus transmitted through a hair care relaxer http://micheleberger.wordpress.com (Michele Berger's Blog ) Also from Nicole: SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Stories-Nicole-Givens-Kurtz-ebook/dp/B08FM3MC3L (Purchase SLAY on Amazon)! In this second part of the SLAY cast, Taryn Barber speaks to the editor of SLAY, Nicole Givens Kurtz, and author Michele Berger about the reception of the book, favorite characters and moments, and upcoming projects! This cast is the last episode in the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon, so don't forget to jot down the word you receive here, then combine it with the other words from the other casts this week and submit them for a chance to win a prize! See details here.

More from Michele Berger:

Reenu-You -- a novella about a virus transmitted through a hair care relaxer

Michele Berger's Blog

Also from Nicole:

SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press

Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp

Purchase SLAY on Amazon!


]]>778a96d3-b84e-4b56-a68b-33dc611a7872Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -050055:16yesfull112In this second part of the SLAY cast, Taryn Barber speaks to the editor of SLAY, Nicole Givens Kurtz, and author Michele Berger about the reception of the book, favorite characters and moments, and upcoming projects! This cast is the last episode in the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon, so don't forget to jot down the word you receive here, then combine it with the other words from the other casts this week and submit them for a chance to win a prize! See details here. More from Michele Berger: https://www.amazon.com/Reenu-You-Tracy-Berger-Michele/dp/1645540286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P410FH0OOM6Qanddchild=1andkeywords=reenu+youandqid=1591070119ands=booksandsprefix=reenu%2Cstripbooks%2C741andsr=1-1 (Reenu-You) -- a novella about a virus transmitted through a hair care relaxer http://micheleberger.wordpress.com (Michele Berger's Blog ) Also from Nicole: SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Stories-Nicole-Givens-Kurtz-ebook/dp/B08FM3MC3L (Purchase SLAY on Amazon)!Ian WallaceScare-a-Thon Review: The Haunting of Bly ManorScare-a-Thon Review: The Haunting of Bly ManorShelby Croto and Taryn Barber review the good, bad, and ugly of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Does this show have anything to do with the Haunting of Hill House? Is it scary? Which show was better? The answers to these questions and more are all discussed here! This cast is part of the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon series! Listen for the key word, put it together with the words from the other casts to form a sentence, then be the first to enter your response and win a prize! Details here: Amalga-Mania Get your Amalga-Merch here! Shelby Croto and Taryn Barber review the good, bad, and ugly of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Does this show have anything to do with the Haunting of Hill House? Is it scary? Which show was better? The answers to these questions and more are all discussed here!

This cast is part of the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon series! Listen for the key word, put it together with the words from the other casts to form a sentence, then be the first to enter your response and win a prize! Details here: Amalga-Mania

Get your Amalga-Merch here!

]]>96bf81bb-820b-4b63-a3f9-5a6cd8ddf414Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:59:00 -050045:10yesfull111Shelby Croto and Taryn Barber review the good, bad, and ugly of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Does this show have anything to do with the Haunting of Hill House? Is it scary? Which show was better? The answers to these questions and more are all discussed here! This cast is part of the Epic Airways Podcast Network Scare-a-Thon series! Listen for the key word, put it together with the words from the other casts to form a sentence, then be the first to enter your response and win a prize! Details here: Amalga-Mania Get your Amalga-Merch here!Ian WallaceVampire Stories that SLAY!Vampire Stories that SLAY!So much talent in one cast! Nicole Givens Kurtz, Sumiko Saulson, and V.G. Harrison discuss their contributions to the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. As the editor, Nicole speaks of the inception of SLAY and the process of turning her idea into reality. Sumiko and V.G. not only give a preview of their stories, but delight us with a reading of passages from the text! This anthology of short stories centered on Afrocentric vampires will be released on October 13th and can be purchased on Amazon. Listen to the cast to find out how these stories differ from more mainstream iterations of vampires, then go to Amalga-Mania or Retro Ridoctopus on Facebook to enter to win a free copy of the book! Enter the contest in Amalga-Mania (Search for #amalgacast) or in https://www.facebook.com/groups/598132467281788 (Retro Ridoctopus ) SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp More information about V.G. Harrison: www.vgharrison.com, www.marciacolette.com More information about Sumiko Saulson: https://sumikosaulson.com/ (https://sumikosaulson.com/) https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Stories-Nicole-Givens-Kurtz-ebook/dp/B08FM3MC3L (Purchase SLAY on Amazon)! So much talent in one cast! Nicole Givens Kurtz, Sumiko Saulson, and V.G. Harrison discuss their contributions to the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. As the editor, Nicole speaks of the inception of SLAY and the process of turning her idea into reality. Sumiko and V.G. not only give a preview of their stories, but delight us with a reading of passages from the text! This anthology of short stories centered on Afrocentric vampires will be released on October 13th and can be purchased on Amazon. Listen to the cast to find out how these stories differ from more mainstream iterations of vampires, then go to Amalga-Mania or Retro Ridoctopus on Facebook to enter to win a free copy of the book!

Enter the contest in Amalga-Mania (Search for #amalgacast) or in Retro Ridoctopus

SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press

Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp

More information about V.G. Harrison: www.vgharrison.com, www.marciacolette.com

More information about Sumiko Saulson: https://sumikosaulson.com/

Purchase SLAY on Amazon!

]]>632ccdbc-0922-46e0-85c3-1237caa8ae65Fri, 25 Sep 2020 23:59:00 -050055:18yesfull110So much talent in one cast! Nicole Givens Kurtz, Sumiko Saulson, and V.G. Harrison discuss their contributions to the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire. As the editor, Nicole speaks of the inception of SLAY and the process of turning her idea into reality. Sumiko and V.G. not only give a preview of their stories, but delight us with a reading of passages from the text! This anthology of short stories centered on Afrocentric vampires will be released on October 13th and can be purchased on Amazon. Listen to the cast to find out how these stories differ from more mainstream iterations of vampires, then go to Amalga-Mania or Retro Ridoctopus on Facebook to enter to win a free copy of the book! Enter the contest in Amalga-Mania (Search for #amalgacast) or in https://www.facebook.com/groups/598132467281788 (Retro Ridoctopus ) SLAY was published by Mocha Memoirs Press Also from Nicole -- Other Worlds Pulp More information about V.G. Harrison: www.vgharrison.com, www.marciacolette.com More information about Sumiko Saulson: https://sumikosaulson.com/ (https://sumikosaulson.com/) https://www.amazon.com/SLAY-Stories-Nicole-Givens-Kurtz-ebook/dp/B08FM3MC3L (Purchase SLAY on Amazon)!Ian WallaceS1E9 - Birds of PreyBirds of PreyIan and Shelby discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the movie, Birds of Prey! Check it out, then join in the discussion on our Facebook group and you could win a prize! https://pinecast.com/guid/1f92dac0-1682-480b-9182-ff0de10fbbadSat, 11 Jul 2020 03:59:00 -050034:33yesfull19Ian and Shelby discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the movie, Birds of Prey! Check it out, then join in the discussion on our Facebook group and you could win a prize!Ian WallacenoS1E8 - The Legacy of Dwayne McDuffieThe Legacy of Dwayne McDuffieIn this episode of Amalga-Cast, Ian Wallace, Justin Cooper, Jose Simon, and Luis Rodriguez, Jr. discuss the characters and legacy of Dwayne McDuffie along with the trend of changing the ethnicity of well-known characters. https://pinecast.com/guid/a61e6be5-f0bd-4ccb-bdda-07adfdd357bfSat, 20 Jun 2020 03:59:00 -050048:19yesfull18In this episode of Amalga-Cast, Ian Wallace, Justin Cooper, Jose Simon, and Luis Rodriguez, Jr. discuss the characters and legacy of Dwayne McDuffie along with the trend of changing the ethnicity of well-known characters.Ian WallacenoS1E7 - Good OmensGood OmensTaryn, Jordan, Shelby, Sara, and Danielle discuss the Amazon Prime show Good Omens, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen! Join the ladies for a conversation about the good, bad, and ugly of the show, and find out why you should watch it! https://pinecast.com/guid/7e53a51b-04b1-4020-aaed-bb27c9e8e339Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -050050:07yesfull17Taryn, Jordan, Shelby, Sara, and Danielle discuss the Amazon Prime show Good Omens, starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen! Join the ladies for a conversation about the good, bad, and ugly of the show, and find out why you should watch it!Ian WallacenoS1E6 - Titans, Season 2Titans, Season 2Season 2 of Titans is discussed and reviewed by Ian Wallace, Lincoln Beverly, Jose Simon, and Luis Rodriguez, Jr. Listen in, join the discussion on Amalga-Mania, and you could win a prize! https://pinecast.com/guid/090434ce-1c86-4a91-ac5b-8610e85ecf89Sat, 09 May 2020 04:00:00 -050001:04:43yesfull16Season 2 of Titans is discussed and reviewed by Ian Wallace, Lincoln Beverly, Jose Simon, and Luis Rodriguez, Jr. Listen in, join the discussion on Amalga-Mania, and you could win a prize!Ian WallacenoS1E5 - Full Metal Alchemist ReviewFull Metal Alchemist ReviewIan, Danielle, James, and Cy'aira discuss and debate the good, bad, and ugly of Full Metal Alchemist! We're giving away a prize this episode; be sure to listen in for the details! https://pinecast.com/guid/e353846f-1fc4-4877-a62d-3629bfedebe0Sat, 18 Apr 2020 04:30:00 -050001:13:32yesfull15Ian, Danielle, James, and Cy'aira discuss and debate the good, bad, and ugly of Full Metal Alchemist! We're giving away a prize this episode; be sure to listen in for the details!Ian WallacenoS1E4 - Castlevania Mania!Castlevania Mania!Ian, Justin, and Scott discuss the good, bad, and ugly of Castlevania, Season 3 on Netflix. If you're afraid of spoilers, fear not! The guys only delve into the first three episodes to whet your appetite if you haven't seen it yet, and give just enough to start a discussion if you have. This is Part 6 of the Dork-Vania Crossover Event, so don't forget to listen for the key phrase! See the full details at http://www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamania (www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamania) Support Amalga-Cast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amalga-cast (https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amalga-cast) Find out more at https://amalga-cast.pinecast.co (https://amalga-cast.pinecast.co) Ian, Justin, and Scott discuss the good, bad, and ugly of Castlevania, Season 3 on Netflix. If you're afraid of spoilers, fear not! The guys only delve into the first three episodes to whet your appetite if you haven't seen it yet, and give just enough to start a discussion if you have.

This is Part 6 of the Dork-Vania Crossover Event, so don't forget to listen for the key phrase! See the full details at www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamania

Support Amalga-Cast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amalga-cast

Find out more at https://amalga-cast.pinecast.co

]]>https://pinecast.com/guid/8461b32a-e028-489b-91ab-909793278269Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -050001:02:33yesfull14Ian, Justin, and Scott discuss the good, bad, and ugly of Castlevania, Season 3 on Netflix. If you're afraid of spoilers, fear not! The guys only delve into the first three episodes to whet your appetite if you haven't seen it yet, and give just enough to start a discussion if you have. This is Part 6 of the Dork-Vania Crossover Event, so don't forget to listen for the key phrase! See the full details at http://www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamania (www.facebook.com/groups/amalgamania) Support Amalga-Cast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amalga-cast (https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amalga-cast) Find out more at https://amalga-cast.pinecast.co (https://amalga-cast.pinecast.co)Ian WallacenoS1E3 - The Witcher Netflix Series ReviewThe Witcher Netflix Series ReviewOur three hosts give their personal and critical reviews of The Witcher, and also discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the series! https://pinecast.com/guid/5c72a307-8114-48d3-9626-c6c1c8a6d72eSat, 07 Mar 2020 06:15:22 -050049:53yesfull13Our three hosts give their personal and critical reviews of The Witcher, and also discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the series!Ian WallacenoS1E2 - House of X / Powers of XHouse of X / Powers of XIan Wallace and Shelby Croto from Amalga-Mania review and discuss House of X / Powers of X from Marvel Comics! https://pinecast.com/guid/150e205c-24a5-49f8-90cc-66808c2d3c61Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -050035:03yesfull12Ian Wallace and Shelby Croto from Amalga-Mania review and discuss House of X / Powers of X from Marvel Comics!Ian WallacenoS1E1 - The Joker MovieThe Joker MovieIan Wallace and Shelby Croto give their critical and personal views of The Joker movie, plus relay what they think are the good, bad, and ugly elements of the film. https://pinecast.com/guid/77c64c5f-de8d-4bb5-9fca-941d3c755e29Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -050038:13yesfull11Ian Wallace and Shelby Croto give their critical and personal views of The Joker movie, plus relay what they think are the good, bad, and ugly elements of the film.Ian Wallaceno