Epic Realms Podcast

Interview with Artist Todd Lockwood

Todd Lockwood is an artist known for his fantasy and science fiction illustration. he gained his largest following from for his work on the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, as well as novels from Tor Books, DAW Books, and on magazine covers, including Satellite Orbit magazine, Asimov’s Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact, Realms of Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Dragon Magazine, and Dungeon Magazine. We talk about his career, stories, upbringing, and his new projects as well.
https://www.toddlockwood.com/

Interview with Author Richard Lee Byers

Richard Lee Byers returns to Epic Realms! We catch up on all of his projects since we last spoke to him. We talk about Marvels Legends of Asgard books, Basil and Moebius, Conventions, the D&D Movie, and so much more! We talk about working with tie in fiction and scriptwriting! Its always great to catch up with Richard.

Interview with Author Django Wexler

Django Wexler is a fantasy author of a multitue of novel series'. Including "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Ashes of the Sun, and The Thousand Names, as well as series for middle grade and young adults. He has also written stories for Magic The Gathering and now the Dungeons and Dragons new SpellJammer Novel Memories Wake - Available Tuesday June 4th. We talk about his journey to becoming a novelist, table top roleplaying, building stories and more! Its a great chat!https://djangowexler.com/

Interview With Austin Grossman (Author / Video Game Designer)

We are joined by video game designer, and author Austin Grossman. His novels include "Soon I Will Be Invincible", "You", and "Crooked". Soon I Will Be Invincible was nominated for the 2007 John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize. His writing has also appeared in Granta, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.
His game credits include Ultima Underworld 2, System Shock, Trespasser, Deus Ex, Epic Mickey, and Dishonored. He is currently Director of Game Design and Interactive Storytelling at Magic Leap.
Austin joins us and talks about his life and journey in two industries and the story telling process for both novels and video games. we also talk about his new Novel "Fight Me" which becomes available May 23rd in the UK. Pick It Up Here!
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/446205/fight-me-by-grossman-austin/9780241555941

Winter Mullenix ( Narrative Video Game Designer )

We are Joined by Narrative Game Designer Winter Mullenix. We talk about her journey through the entertainment industry. Acting, Voice Overs, Music, Video Games, and Writing. She takes us on her whirlwind journey! We talk a lot about how her past experiences lend a hand in video game work and creating amazing video game stories. Such as Neverwinter, Orcs Must Die, Lucky's Tale, Magic Legends, and more. So much was discussed, you will learn a lot and ask for more in this episode with Winter Mullenix.

Ed Greenwood Returns!

We are joined by the 3 time Epic Realms alumni guest. Ed Greenwood.
Ed Greenwood is the creator D&D's Forgotten Realms setting. He has worked on a plethora of different RPG's, and other Tabletop Games. He has consulted for video games, other authors, and game companies. All of that said, none of that compares to his laundry list of amazing novels he has written over his career.In this episode we catch up with Eds projects and get his raw thoughts on the D&D movie, Baldurs Gate 3, His Youtube, Patreon and more! 

Beer City Bruiser ( Pro Wrestler )

We are joined by Professional Wrestler Beer City Bruiser. We talk about his early career, as well as behind the scenes story of his early days. We also chat about his friends and connections he has built throughout his career and his joy seeing their successes. We also branch over and talk about his run ins with the world of the paranormal and his connections there and his work with Darkness Radio.It is an amazing show and a lot of fun with the one and only Beer City Bruiser!

Deborah Wilde ( Author )

In this episode we are joined by author Deborah Wilde. We talk about her life, and how her life built up to the amazing author so many love and gain insights into her stories and characters. (Excerpt from her Website) Deborah Wilde is a global wanderer and hopeless romantic. After twelve years as a screenwriter, she was also a total cynic with a broken edit button, so, she jumped ship, started writing funny, sexy, urban fantasy and paranormal women’s fiction novels, and never looked back.https://deborahwilde.com/

Christopher D Schmitz ( Author )

Christopher D Schmitz is a multi genre author who "writes books nerds like." We chat about his works, helping other authors, being an indy author, and working the convention scene. Check out his new Kickstarter starting March 18th!
https://www.authorchristopherdschmitz.com/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feyduelist/the-esfah-sagas

Mike Mason ( RPG Designer )

Our guest Mike Mason is an RPG Designer and Creative Director for Chaosium games Call of Cthulhu brand. We talk a lot about his history with RPG's how he got into the business as well as Warhammer, his background in technical writing and sales. Of course lots of Call of Cthulhu talk as well. its a great episode and a fun guest!