
The weekly podcast from author/blogger Patrick Hester and author/teacher Tracy Townsend
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsArtsNewsBooks | |||

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome William Bernhardt, author of The Superman Wars.
About The Superman Wars: Almost everyone knows about the man from Krypton who, disguised as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent working with the fearl... more
This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Peter Orullian, author of SONGS OF THE DEAD.
About SONGS OF THE DEAD: When Jack Solomon, a struggling musician who works in London’s West End, is killed, he awakens to a new reality in which light... more
This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome J.P. Lacrampe, author of Valet.
About Valet: Cy wants nothing more than to be useful, raise his utility score, and receive the next update for his operating system. But that’s easier said than don... more
This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Seanan McGuire, author of STRIXHAVEN: OMENS OF CHAOS.
About STRIXHAVEN: OMENS OF CHAOS: Eula Blue was supposed to be a mage. That was before the war came—before the fight for the Multiverse devast... more
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I’ve only listened to a few episodes because I only found about this podcast recently. I love the conversations and anecdotes I’ve heard so far. I recommend this podcast if you’re interested in writers and what makes them write.
I love the discussion. They have interviews with some of my favorite writers.
The Mary Robinette Kowal interview brought me to this fun podcast. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and will listen to more!
The hosts, Patrick Hester and Tracy Townsend (both authors themselves) always do a great job of interviewing writers as well as others involved in speculative fiction. The podcast covers all sorts of media, including movies, books, television, and more. I find it informative and entertaining, and I think you will too! Patrick has vast experience in podcasting, and this shows in the high production values.
The Functional Nerds is a great listen if you like interesting interviews with some off topic squirreling. Patrick and Tracy have a great banter that lends to a great easygoing feel for the podcast. There is usually a great mix of guests.









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