Epic Realms Podcast

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!

Chef Mike Haracz ( TV Host )

Today's guest is well known on social media as a "Former McDonalds Corporate Chef" He can be seen on Plex's Dungeons and Dragons Cooking show Heroes Feast. Where he Co-Hosts the show with Sujata Day. We talk cooking, being a chef. Food science, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more. It is a high energy episode with Chef Mike Haracz!

Corey Konieczka (Board Game Design)

Our guest is award winning board game designer, Corey Konieczka. From a fan of board and card games to designing award winning games and expansions. We talk about his career from humble beginning to running his own game company and working with well known properties such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and World of Warcraft. If you have ever been a fan of board games of any kind, this is a great episode.Unexpected Games -https://unexpectedgames.com/Factor75 Sponsorship Link - https://strms.net/factor75_epic_realms