Crime Friction

Mar 24 2019 69

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Crime Friction is chance to hear what writers talk about when they’re not trying to sell you anything. Pull up a chair at the bar, listener, and hear what authors really think. Are they sick of hearing about Chandler? Do they think peanuts are overrated? Who would win in a fight between the legume and the comic strip? Are they still really cut up that Dr Samuel Beckett never made it home? Plus, sometimes there's a dog.

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Flash Friction: Jay vs. The Real Robin Hood

Mar 24 2019 31 mins

In a break from -or ON a break from- whatever passes for usual programming, Jay talks us through his search for the real Robin Hood. Why? Why not. Fair usage and all that applies to music. For a suggested reading list of the sources used in what Jay laughingly calls 'research' check out the written version of this post at https://www.jaystringerbooks.com/brainslaw/2019/3/23/robin-h

Episode 13: The Defectives VS. Star Wars

Nov 14 2018 60 mins

NEW FORMAT. MAYBE. WE THINK? In addition to our usual 'guest' episodes, Jay and Chantelle will be releasing more.....random....episodes, where they talk about whatever they want, for around an hour. In this episode, they discuss Star Wars, spontaneous human combustion, the interior design challenges faced by supervillains, more Star Wars, horror in movies and novels, and why Jay ha

Episode 12: Lou Berney VS. Hats

Nov 06 2018 48 mins

In this episode, we’re joined by Lou Berney, to talk about hats, the sixties, and his new book, November Road. Lou Berney: https://www.louberney.com We kick off the show with a shout out to a pod buddies (Friends? Acquaintances? Frenemies?) Diminishing Returns Podcast: https://diminishingpod.wordpress.com/ Lou’ has a Spotify playlist for November Road: https://open.spotify.com/

Crime Friction Extra: Jaws

Sep 18 2018 92 mins

In this special bonus episode, we achieve PEAK SHARK and take a deep dive into JAWS. Looking at the book, the movie, and at some of the choices made during the adaptation process. We also discuss our reaction to this summer’s big shark movie (see what I did there?) The Meg. We’re joined by some special guests to talk about their feelings for a big rubber shark named Bruce: Alle

Episode 11: Alex Segura VS. Aliens

Aug 28 2018 49 mins

We're joined by Alex Segura, author of the Pete Fernandez series, and Archie's boss over at Archie Comics, to talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of platforms. You'll be able to catch Alex hosting the official Bouchercon Noir at the Bar, on September 6th. http://www.alexsegura.com https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Fernandez-Mystery-Alex-Segura/dp/1947993046/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&q

Episode 10: Rob Hart VS. Hawaii

Aug 07 2018 44 mins

This week we're joined by Rob "Krav Maga Boffin" Hart. https://robwhart.com We discuss Hawaii, movies, and this article... https://markramsden13.wordpress.com/2018/06/22/les-edgerton-reformed-outlaw-truthtelling-scribe/ Rob's new book Potter's Field is out RIGHT NOW. https://markramsden13.wordpress.com/2018/06/22/les-edgerton-reformed-outlaw-truthtelling-scribe/ Also this week we t

Episode 9: Dharma Kelleher VS. Tall Grass

Jul 26 2018 48 mins

We are joined by Dharma Kelleher, author of the Shea Stevens biker and Jinx Ballou bounty hunter thrillers, among others. We talk about sharks, mostly. https://dharmakelleher.com We invite people into (and to help name) our summer reading & viewing club, where we’ll first be reading JAWS (and watching the film), followed by JURASSIC PARK. If you’re unfamiliar with JAWS: https:/

Episode 8: Chris Farnsworth VS. Seinfeld

Jun 30 2018 49 mins

We are joined by Chris Farnsworth, author of the President’s Vampire series and the recent (and prescient) FLASHMOB. We talk about sitcoms, dealing with serious issues in comedy, and the value of a considered opinion. https://www.chrisfarnsworth.com We talk about Bob Newhart, see a little bit of him here: The Newhart Series Finale Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVWkGWMHK

Crime Friction Extra: The Defectives VS. Jurassic World

Jun 23 2018 66 mins

In this accidental bonus episode, Chantelle and Jay get on the phone to talk about a movie, and end up giving each other some psychotherapy. Along the way, they talk about: -Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. -The crimes of Christopher Nolan. -Why so serious, Daniel Craig? -Fish fucking for an Oscar. -Then they get deep about happiness and shite. -It’s important to embrace ‘fun.�

Episode 7: Kellye Garrett VS. Screenwriting

May 29 2018 47 mins

We’re joined by Kellye Garrett, of ALL OF THE AWARD NOMINATION fame. We talk about screenwriting, story structure, Cozies, series characters, and diversity in publishing. https://kellyegarrett.com Kellye recommended Broken Places by Tracy Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Places-Chicago-Mystery-Tracy-ebook/dp/B075C4KDLT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527633031&sr=8-1&keywords=broken+