Erratic Dispatches

London-based author, Andrew Shanahan, discusses his brilliant dystopian fiction novel, Before and After, featuring an isolated protagonist and his dog with an eerie premise that written a year before COVID-19. Andrew is also the founder of the organization, MAN V FAT, and shares how his own personal life experiences and journalism career has spawned his imagination and inspired him to help other men struggling with weight problems.  Check out Andrew's official website:  https://helloshan.co.uk/ Order Before and After now from Andrew's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Shanahan/e/B00DXG9ZFE?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1603474772&sr=8-2 Listen to Andrew read from the first chapter of Before and After on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/andrew-shanahan/before-and-after-first-chapter?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1 Follow Andrew on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nervouscrying Learn more about MAN V FAT: https://manvfat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Scott Milne discusses his professional career as the founder of Rocky Mountain Efficiency and now the author of an essential book on implementing crucial measures to fight off COVID-19 in homes and businesses titled Win The War On COVID-19: Virus Defense Strategies for Home and Business. Scott also has a website to purchase devices to protect against COVID-19 called the Virus Depot. Purchase Win The War On COVID-19: Virus Defense Strategies for Home and Business on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Milne/e/B08HVVCSQ7?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1602763112&sr=8-2 Check out COVID-19 fighting products at the Virus Depot: https://www.virusdepot.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Colorado-based writer, Datta Groover, is the author of the multi award-winning novel called Different. This touching story about a family in Oregon dealing with both domestic and external conflicts is a wonderful debut. Datta discusses his professional background as an inspirational public speaker and the joys of being a successful writer. Check out Datta's official website: https://dattagroover.com/ Purchase Different from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Datta-Groover-ebook/dp/B07PB48QX6/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Teenage author, Angel B. Jimenez, recently published the first part of a series of fantasy novels called Age of the Kings, out now through Newman Springs Publishing.  He discusses his literary inspirations and plans to become a full-time writer. Angel also hosts a podcast called The Athenaeum. Check out Angel's official website: https://www.ageofthekings.net/ Purchase Age of the Kings from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Kings-Angel-B-Jimenez-ebook/dp/B08633JW15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R6160AXHJBMH&dchild=1&keywords=angel+b+jimenez+age+of+the+kings&qid=1602762123&sprefix=angel+b+jimenez%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 Listen to Angel's The Athenaeum podcast: https://www.ageofthekings.net/the-athenaeum --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Ja'Quintin Means is the author of a new historical fiction novel about life on a plantation in Arkansas. Willie features conflicted and passionate characters who battle the master of the slaves and those who plot to escape the clutches of human cruelty. Ja'Quintin plans to further expand the story as a trilogy soon. In addition, Ja'Quintin is a noted poet and lecturer of symbols and alchemy. Check out Ja'Quintin's official website below: https://www.thewonderingalchemist.com/ Purchase Willie and Thoughts Of A Prince from Ja'Quintin's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/JaQuintin-Means/e/B08H4C74LG/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Canadian writer, Maggie Dwyer, is the author of the novel, What The Living Do, which covers the murder of a young woman whose adoptive family is Jewish and biological family is from the Cree tribe.      For this podcast episode, Maggie discusses the research done for the novel, Canada's vibrant creative communities and the inspiration for her previously published work, Misplaced Love: Short Stories. Check out Maggie's official website below: https://www.maggiedwyer.ca/ Purchase What The Living Do and Misplaced Love: Short Stories from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Dwyer/e/B001KIUEHU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Richard Kiers' book, Swindled by Faith, details growing up as a member of the cult, The Move, and escaping it as a teenager. He discusses being subjected to and witnessing various forms of abuse within the cult; and eventually moving on to become a prolific writer of many genres. In addition, Richard has been profiled in the Discovery documentary, The Movement of God, which features interviews with former members of The Move. Purchase Richard's book, Swindled by Faith, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Swindled-Faith-Reconciliation-Richard-Kiers-ebook/dp/B07RWTKQ73/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=richard+kiers&qid=1597506743&sr=8-2 Watch The Movement of God documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TPv4K7mHDsM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Brenden Kumarasamy discusses his inspirations and passion for sharing the technique of mastering public speaking to everyone. He has produced hundreds of speeches to corporations, nonprofits, startups and universities. In addition, Brenden has couched business owners and individuals to strengthen their oratory skills and make their methods of communication effective and interesting. Check out Brenden's MasterTalk website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/ Watch the MasterTalk Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA Follow Brenden's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Jan McInnis is a unique comedian who uses clean humor to showcase the power of comedy in the workplace by speaking at company events throughout the United States. She has written books on her experiences as a stand-up comedian and how the corporate world should adapt to using humor to elevate their employees quality of life. Check out Jan's official website: https://theworklady.com/ Watch Jan's videos on her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgujEuaycVPdaTKtJjvmV0g Purchase Jan's books below: https://theworklady.com/comedy-writing-book/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Paz Ellis is the author of a very touching memoir about her family called Plantains And The Seven Plagues. She discusses growing up with a Cuban father and Dominican mother, cultural differences, conflicts with obtaining an American identity and her writing career.  Check out Paz's official website: www.pazellis.com Purchase Plantains And The Seven Plagues below: https://www.pazellis.com/memoirs.html Here's Paz's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Paz-Ellis/e/B071Y2PT1J?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1595869042&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Nir Bashan discusses his book, The Creator Mindset, which is out on August 4 through McGraw-Hill Education; and background of consulting brands, celebrities and entrepreneurs. He has previously worked in both the film and music industries, which has strengthened his outlook on providing brilliant steps for creatives to succeed in the business world. Check out Nir's official website: www.nirbashan.com Here's Nir's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOiXZjhjjVQ2jTpI2iukBAg/videos Purchase The Creator Mindset below: www.thecreatormindset.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Caleb Harris is an emerging writer from Connecticut and author of the harrowing new novel, Suffering in Silence: August 15th, 2003. He discusses the inspirations behind the book and topical essays from his blog, Unpopular opinions.  Below is Caleb's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/charr8 Definitely read Caleb's blog entries: https://unpopularopinionsdots.com/ Purchase Suffering in Silence: August 15th, 2003 through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Silence-August-15th-2003-ebook/dp/B0899QVGNN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CINA0OOTHJ20&dchild=1&keywords=suffering+in+silence+august+15th+2003&qid=1595262810&sprefix=suffering+in+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1 Here's Caleb's Amazon profile: https://www.amazon.com/Caleb-Harris/e/B079J3PTT3/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Watch the Help Us documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSq_GBB3oNg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Jonesy is a very unique and hilarious comedian who hosts several podcasts including Weird AF News and Free Your F'N' Mind. He also appears in many videos displaying his satiric skill of sharing bizarre stories from America and beyond. For this podcast, Jonesy discusses a wide range of topics including his former time on the East Coast, relocating to Los Angeles and his love for the very genuinely weird. Check out Jonesy's Official Website below: https://jonesy.com/ Definitely head over to Weird AF News for the latest podcast episodes: https://www.weirdafnews.com/ Here's Weird AF News' YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews Jonesy's YouTube Channel of Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/funnyjones/videos Don't forget to listen to Jonesy's Free Your F'N' Mind Podcast: https://jonesy.com/free-fn-mind-show/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Playwright/screenwriter/producer, Pamela Enz and actor/writer/producer, Alexandra Guerineaud, discuss their latest project in development, Airtime, an epic film spanning from 1968 to 1988. This film will take place in both France and the US; and it will cover many historical events such as The Paris Riots of 1968, The Trilateral Commission and The Tompkins Square Park Riot of 1988.  Check out the trailer from Frennemis Jurés (Sworn Frenemies) featuring Alexandra: https://youtu.be/WqR9D2cfY7M Below is a trailer from Satin White, a project from Alexandra: https://www.facebook.com/SatinWhiteShortFilm/videos/1701977229936594/ Check out another project by Alexandra, After Laughter (Teaser) from the link below: https://vimeo.com/374316458 Watch The Trouble with Alice (Teaser) below from Alexandra: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqr29yr28fgepxk/The%20Trouble%20With%20Alice_HYBRID_1080_H264.mov?dl=0 Below is information about Pamela's play, Casablaca on the Hudson, which is the basis for Airtime: http://dixonplace.org/performances/casablanca-on-the-hudson/ Here's a short clipping about Casablaca on the Hudson: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/event/8220casablanca-on-the-hudson8221-brooklyn/2019-09-18/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message

Washington D.C.-based, Charles Krause, and Clayton Patterson from the Lower East Side have a lengthy discussion about surviving Jonestown, Trump's dangerous narcissism, the upcoming election, the recent protests, political unrest, the Lower East Side, gentrification and much more. Check out Charles Krause's Center for Contemporary Political Art: https://www.politicsartus.org/ Watch the Launch Event for the Center for Contemporary Political Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVm4KU42lE8&t=1159s Read an interview with Charles: https://www.upenn.edu/gazette/0113/feature4_1.html To purchase Clayton: Godfather of Lower East Side Documentary: https://www.etsy.com/listing/797248690/clayton-godfather-of-the-lower-east-side?ref=shop_home_active_1 Check out Clayton's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaytonLES?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=758752848 Clayton's website: http://www.claytonpattersonles.com/ Read more about NO!art: https://patterson.no-art.info/memo-en.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erraticdispatches/message