The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast

The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast

"Enter the nexus of geekery and Guy World." Join bestselling scifi/fantasy authors Ian J. Malone, Kevin Steverson, and Rob Howell – aka “the Dudes” – as they discuss the writing craft and their respective projects before shifting gears into non-book topics like sports, beer, food, geek culture, and more. Guests include authors, musicians, sports writers, brewmasters, and more! The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by Chris Kennedy Publishing! Got a Question for our Listener Mail Segment? Submit yours today via email at dudesinhyperspace@gmail.com. You can also tweet your question to Ian, Rob, Kevin or the Sharkflight Twitter account with the hashtag #DudesInHyperspace or drop us a comment in our Facebook group.

Episodes

December 9, 2022 99 mins

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In this, their final show before taking an indefinite hiatus, the Dudes look back on all that was great about 2022 then look ahead to what’s in store for readers heading into 2023.

CKP New Releases

VORTEX STINGRAY by Kevin Ikenberry: https://amzn.to/3VPjZCf

REVOLUTION CALLING by William S. Frisbee: https://amzn.to/3h9fFid

As always, 5-star reviews of the sh...

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The guys take a break from guests and topics to update readers on their writing and event schedules then opine on a hodgepodge of random subjects including:

  • The ideal Thanksgiving menu.
  • Turkey: To fry, to smoke, or to bake?
  • Pie vs. Cake.
  • Dressing vs. Stuffing.
  • Rob drinks beer while cooking… because beer.
  • College football.
  • Why the guys still like Twitter.
  • Ross Chas...
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    The guys chat with Bay County Public Library (BCPL) Outreach Specialist Sarah Burris about the state of public libraries in 2022 and the many ways authors can partner with them to meet new readers and sell more books.

    Interview Segment: Sarah Burris

    Topics included:

  • Sarah’s road from avid reader to library specialist and outreach guru
  • The evolution of the pu...
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    The Dudes chat with bestselling scifi author Nick Steverson about his career in writing and his rapidly expanding work with the Salvage Title Universe and beyond.

    The guys also take a minute to talk whiskey and spirits with “the Liquor Ferry.” (Producer’s Note: If you know, you know.)

    Interview Segment: Nick Steverson

    Topics included:

  • Nick’s journey from wa...
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    The guys devote an entire show to answering listener questions!

    Mailbag Segment 1:

    Topics included:

  • Techniques for naming characters.
  • NFL 2022: The Road So Far.
  • NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro, F1 hates America.
  • Dream franchises to write in.
  • Fall cooking.
  • Halftime

    The guys break down the latest news from Chris Kennedy Publishing, including this week’s new r...

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    The guys preview the upcoming NFL regular season with guest David Hayes, the lead producer and host of the “Afternoon Underdogs” radio show on ESPN Northwest Florida.

    Interview Segment: David Hayes

    Topics included:

  • Major stories entering 2022
  • Offseason winners and losers
  • 2022 teams to watch
  • Potential breakout players and fantasy sleepers
  • Tua and Miami expectati...
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    The guys preview the upcoming college football season with analysis guru Joe DeLeone, host of the NFL Draft Prospects Podcast and the FCS Football Podcast.

    Interview Segment: Joe DeLeone

    Topics included:

  • USC and UCLA to the Big 10.
  • Conference Realignment: what’s the next domino and where is this going?
  • Did the ACC sell its soul to ESPN?
  • The future of Notre Dam...
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    August 16, 2022 66 mins

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    The guys chat with New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson about his writing career, his work with Neil Peart of the iconic rock band, Rush, and more.

    Interview Segment: Kevin J. Anderson

    Topics included:

  • The genesis of Kevin’s writing career.
  • What are the core traits of a KJA story?
  • Advice for new authors in 2022.
  • The role of the band Rush in Kevi...
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    With summer grilling season in full swing, the guys talk with noted pit master and tech guru Jim Nettles about his role judging BBQ competitions for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and his place on the vanguard for virtual fan conventions during the pandemic.

    Interview Segment: Jim Nettles

    Topics include:

  • Jim’s history with barbecue
  • Jim’s association with t...
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    The guys take a stab at video podcasting for some good, old-fashioned craft talk — specifically the challenges and benefits of writing standalone stories versus series.

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    The News

    The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.

  • Ian — LibertyCon...
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    Ian reunites with original Dudes in Hyperspace cast members Dave Daniels and Scott Easter to break down (with spoilers) the recently completed OBI WAN KENOBI series on Disney Plus.

    Huge thanks to our wonderful partners, Chris Kennedy Publishing and the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors, for making this reunion possible.

    Learn more at:

  • CKP: https://chriskennedypublishing.com/
  • IASFA: https://iasfa.org/
  • A...
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    The guys look ahead to the upcoming LibertyCon (LC) convention in Chattanooga, TN with Factory Boss and LibertyCon Master of Ceremonies, Chris Kennedy.

    The News

    The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.

  • Rob — Wedding plans and New Mythology releases abound!
  • Kevin — Novella updates + fantasy and more Sa...
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    Ian and Rob chat with bestselling author Marisa Wolf about her work with the new CKP YouTube Channel and her latest venture into the Hit World Universe with the smash anthology series, HIT WORLD: VALKYRIES.

    The News

    The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.

  • Ian — Looking ahead to InfinityCon in Tallahasse...
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    Ian and Kev “start their engines” for a wide-ranging conversation about the Indy 500 and the state of big-league American motorsports with Dan Maldonado and Tim Reiner of the Turn Four Podcast.

    The News

    The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.

  • Ian – Newsletter changes, freebie book deals, and work contin...
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    The guys take a break from guests and discussions about the craft to chill out and chat about the various happenings in their personal lives and author journeys.

    Topics discussed include:

  • Rob is ready for some downtime after his latest release.
  • Kevin has a new puppy.
  • Ian survives the vacation from hell out at sea.
  • The explosion of CKP International.
  • Ideal vacat...
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    Character Development… that is the topic the Dudes have come to discuss in this, the 50th episode of the Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast. Special thanks to bestselling fantasy author, Todd Fahnestock, for answering the call from the show host bullpen to fill in for Kevin Steverson.

    The News

    The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projec...

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    National sports betting and golf analyst Cam Rogers joins the show along with bestselling author and golf enthusiast Kevin Ikenberry to preview the Masters. Cam is host of the “Lock It In” sports betting show on the Bleav Podcast Network and is an occasional contributor with the likes of CNN and CBS Sports.

    Topics include:

  • What makes the Masters so special?
  • ...
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    March 19, 2022 64 mins

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    In light of a last-minute guest cancellation, Ian reviews THE BATMAN, starring Robert Pattinson and Jeffery Wright from director Matt Reeves.

    Topics include:

  • What worked about the film.
  • What didn’t work about the film.
  • Superhero Noir story or social commentary?
  • Casting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
  • The outlook for the Batman franchise moving forward.
  • Halfti...
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    Former FCS standout and current analyst Joe DeLeone joins the show to discuss the state of spring football leading up to the launch of the United States Football League (USFL) 2.0 in April.

    The News

    The guys offer up the latest news about their current book projects and event schedules.

  • REDACTED WEAPON from Kevin Steverson and Kevin Ikenberry is set for rel...
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    The News

    The guys go briefly around the horn with the latest news about their current book projects and event schedules.

  • Rob had a blast at Superstars but is ready to get back to writing.
  • Ian is locked and loaded for Pensacon.
  • Interview Segment: Kacey Ezell

    Bestsell...

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