Demond Does

Conversation with Jordan Hampton, author of The Word of Y’Neshu: Heart of the Ijeya

Demond Does — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This week we meet Jordan Hampton, author of The Word of Y’Neshu, where we talk about the importance of research, the influences on his work and a new show record is set! All that and more, so stick around and see what else Demond Does.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

IG: @mrhauthor

authorjordanhampton.com

1:55 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

It just happened
How The Word of Y’Neshu: Heart of the Ijeya was created

10:23 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Importance of Research

14:43 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

New show record

17:45 What are you curious about?

Where language can go

21:25 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Influences on his work

26:31 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Woo Sah (sp?) Day
Black Fantasy Day

30:17 Why Create?

Conversation with Sylvester Barzey, award winning horror author

Demond Does — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

This week we get to meet Sylvester Barzey, award winning horror author. We talk about Sisterly love, a family of scaredy cats, and how can you have a conversation with a horror author without The Twilight Zone! All that and more, so stick around and see what Demond Does. DJ PRhyme, play the music.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

https://bio.site/Sylvesterbarzey

IG @sylvesterbarzey

Threads @sylvesterbarzey
Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theyswallowedthesun/they-swallowed-the-sun

2:50 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

School nightmare
Sisterly “Love” of Horror

9:41 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Permission not necessary

12:33 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Local Pizza fav

13:51 What are you curious about?

The real?

18:53 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Family Scaredy Cats

20:52 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Twilight Zone Day
Tony Todd’s Birthday

22:55 Why Create?

Conversation with Barakah J Smith, author of Vengeance Has No Sound

Demond Does — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

This week I get to chat it up with Barakah J Smith, author of Vengeance Has No Sound, and we talk about everything from marketing, eating wings, AND there’s some D&D nerd talk too.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

IG: https://www.instagram.com/smithbarakah

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032450392278

2:16 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Lifetime of writing
The unique hero Vengeance Has No Sound

11:15 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Marketing
Best advocate

13:58 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Wings!
Best states for wings

17:35 What are you curious about?

Animals
Unique takes on old tropes

18:44 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Childhood adventure

25:13 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Celebrating Aurora Borealis

26:24 Why Create?

Conversation with Torrie Q Jones, author of Reborn: The Book Series

Demond Does — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

This week we’re meeting author Torrie Q Jones. We’re chop it up about Harlem Seafood, having a Day of Reflection and her fantasy series Reborn: The Book Series.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

Rebornthebookseries.com

2:25 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Early reading wanting representation
Reborn: Sun and Luck

6:00 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Marketing
Telling New Stories
Reading while writing

10:57 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Harlem Soul food

13:16 What are you curious about?

Her latest rabbit hole

15:14 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Varied and surprising hobbies
Anime talk

19:39 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Day of Reflection

21:51 Why Create?

To ourselves as heroes

Conversation with Brianna Ari, author of Aeon Flame

Demond Does — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

This week we get to meet Brianna Ari, Author of Aeon Flame, and trombone player. We discuss writing as flirting, writing as therapy and discovering hidden talents for Legacy Day. All that and more, so stick around and see what else Demond Does. DJ Prhyme, play the music

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

Threads Pinterest Facebook Instagram

2:45 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Writing as flirting
Writing as therapy

9:40 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Marketing

13:30 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Grilled Salmon and Pork

14:33 What are you curious about?

The Unknown

19:01 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Fantasy origins
Balance

21:26 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Legacy day
Celebrate big for the little things

25:01 Why Create?

Survival

Conversation with EA Noble, awarding winning author and blerd

Demond Does — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:32:04 -0500

This week we talk with author and blerd EA Noble. We talk about building community, the importance of creating in this time, and plus sized superheroes.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

Facebook Instagram TikTok Threads

Substack https://eanoble.substack.com/

3:11 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

She’s always been “Telling Stories”
The Boys + BBW = Supersized Bubblegum
When Blood Meets Earth giving Avatar (Aang & Korra) vibes
Anime tropes in her fiction

9:07 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Starting small with short stories
Building writing community

14:48 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

The Fish Jawn

18:10 What are you curious about?

The importance of curiosity for storytelling
How lungs work

20:19 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

How to be seen in her work
Book accolades

22:52 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Anti-Holiday

25:28 Why Create?

Responsibility

Conversation w/La Purvis author of May Chaos Reign Over You

Demond Does — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:36:29 -0500

La Purvis writes about Black women who are awkward, romantic, & a little bit chaotic. She's a freelance copyeditor and spends her time getting lost in anime and kdramas, studying new languages, and learning how to sew. We talk about dungeons and dragons, diving down rabbit holes and embracing the weird.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

@purviswrites on Instagram, Threads, & Substack

Website: purviswrites.com

4:03 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Long time convincing
La lets Chaos Reign Over You

9:07 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Embracing the weird
How vulnerability shows up in her writing

12:09 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Catfish

13:44 What are you curious about?

Hyper fixations

17:33 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Writing brain vs. editing brain
Dungeons and Dragons talk

23:02 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Do Nothing

Why Create?

What else is there?

Conversation w/Christyle, comic book creator

Demond Does — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

This week our guest is award winning comic writer Christyle. We chop it up about his newest Kickstarter, making his child’s first comic book and the importance of why as an artist.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

Instagram Threads Linktree

3:02 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Dormant Powers

Dream Match Revolution Kickstarter

Wrestling Fan

9:33 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

His “Why?”

13:56 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Korean Wings

15:26 What are you curious about?

Uncertainty

Joe Budden deep dive aka Knowing Your Worth

19:18 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Making first kid’s comic

22:49 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Air Fryer Day

24:04 Why Create?

Share your experience

25:21 Final thoughts

Lead w/Intent in Creation

Conversation with Mega Nerd Greg Diggs, artist and author

Demond Does — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

This week we get to meet an aspiring game developer, writer and cartoonist, Mega Nerd Greg Diggs! . We learn more about how how easy it is to get your projects into stores, art events, and the most Dank-tastic Burger.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

IG: @gregdiggs_comics

Threads: @gregdiggs_comics

2:36 When did you know you wanted to get into comics?

Created for the kids

6:08 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Ease to get into store

11:27 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Dank-tastic Burger

15:37 What are you curious about?

Animation

18:31 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Art Events

23:42 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Creators of all kinds

26:26 Why Create?

Outlet Needed

Conversation w/CM Lockhart, author of books about Black girls who aren't all that nice

Demond Does — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:12:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and podcaster, C M Lockhart. We chop it up about the importance of community, cultures and celebrating everyday black people.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

IG @CLockhartWrite

Threads @CLockhartWrite, @melaninlibrary

Tiktok @CLockhartWrite

Blusky https://bsky.app/profile/clockhartwrite.bsky.social

3:15 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Keeping Promises
We are the Origin and Death Among the Stars

15:33 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Marketing as important as Writing
Community
Melanin Library

22:32 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Food from the Cookout

25:25 What are you curious about?

How did we get here?
Infrastructure

31:02 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Cultures
Anime Recs

36:28 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Celebrating Everyday Black People

40:30 Why Create?

No other choice

Conversation w/Martina Sneed, author of The Inkslinger

Demond Does — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:42:48 -0500

This week our guest is Army Vet, Martina Sneed, here to talk about her new novel The Inkslinger. We also talk about legacy, how community and art interact and the focus on the journey.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

IG @official_MMSneed

Tiktok @official_MMSneed

2:00 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Legacy

5:10 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Focus on the Journey
Mentors in the Indie space

8:49 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Home cooking

10:05 What are you curious about?

How community and art connect

11:30 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Learning about yourself as an author
Healing through art

13:15 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Day of Reading w/paid time off

14:28 Why Create?

To be of service

Conversation w/Malcolm McFadden of SixFifteen Comics

Demond Does — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This week we have a conversation with Malcolm McFadden, the creator and writer of SixFifteen Comics. We talk about how his experiences inform his writing, the importance of patience and leaving your mark on the world. All that and more so stick around and see what else Demond Does.

Where would you like to be found on the internet?

Instagram @sixfifteencomics.

Website: sixfifteencomics.com

2:09 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

How his experience informs his writing

4:41 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Patience

5:36 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Hometown favorite and heartbreak

7:11 What are you curious about?

People watching
“Friendly” Social Experiments

11:11 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Malcolm’s 5 Favorite Movies
Fun fact

13:35 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Black Man Day

15:51 Why Create?

Legacy

Conversation w/ GE Moore, author of Bealz Prince of the Southside

Demond Does — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This week we sit down with GE Moore, author of Bealz Prince of the South Side. We chop it up about how he created the mythology of the book, how an unusual teaching strategy got him writing AND Black Men Read.

Where he wants found on the Internet

www.gemoorethewriter.com

Bealz Prince of the Southside

https://a.co/d/3a1m6lF

The Wayward Home For Retired Superheroes: Updated Edition

https://a.co/d/j8oQmOV

I Used to be a Superhero

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gemoore/i-used-to-be-a-superhero

2:00 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Teachers are important

4:36 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Being a Professional

8:09 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Hometown Heartbreak

9:50 What are you curious about?

Love of Language
Evolving Language

12:01 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Musical Background

14:12 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Black Men Read

16:05 Why Create?

No alternative

Final Thoughts

Conversation w/Michael Driver, author of the King of the Block book series

Demond Does — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This week we get to hear from Michael Driver, author of the King of the Block book series. We talk about his current curiosity rabbit hole, his unique writing process and just how vast the Indie Writing Community is. Stick around and find out more of what Demond Does.

Where he wants to be found on the internet

Instagram @mikedriverauthor

Threads @mikedriverauthor

Twitter @MikeGDriver

TikTok @mikedriverauthor

1:57 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Reading was 1st love
The Difference Between Urban Fiction and Street Literature
From the Godfather to the King of the Block

6:28 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

The Indie Writing Community
Toni Morrison as inspiration

10:04 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Mike’s Sam’s Pizza Order

12:00 What are you curious about?

Current Rabbit Hole

14:34 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Mike’s writing process

17:51 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

National Day Off

18:57 Why Create?

The Love of Game

21:15 Final thoughts

Conversation w/Tatiana Obey, author of The Champloo Mix

Demond Does — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This week’s guest is a perfect example of what I’d like to show to be. I met Tatiana Obey (pronounced oh-bi’) at Gen Con and bought a couple of her Champloo Mix books and now my new friend is here to talk about her journey to courage, the upfront costs of indie publishing, and acts of resistance.

Where she would like to be found on the Internet?

Website: tatianaobey.com

2:56 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Unique early writing references
Bucket List Item
Upfront Costs of Indie Publishing

6:56 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

The Journey to More Courage

8:54 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Dallas Food Scene
Struggle meals

10:37 What are you curious about?

Combining disparate ideas
Christmas songs in Japan

16:08 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

We actually talk about her books!

18:41 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Free Slurpee Day
Akira Toriyama

21:34 Why Create?

Acts of resistance

22:23 Final Thoughts

Conversation w/Gary Jones of Divergent Comics

Demond Does — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This week we have a conversation with creative, Gary Jones, the creator of Divergent Comics. We talk about his relatively late start into the fandom AND the business of comics. We also talk about vetting artists and the upcoming football season.

Where would you like to be found on the Internet?
Threads https://www.threads.com/@gmtj2k
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GMTJ4g
IG https://www.instagram.com/gmtj2k/

Divergent Comics
IG https://www.instagram.com/divergent_comics
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComicsDivergent
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@divergentcomics

2:50 When did you know you wanted to get into comics?
Late to the comic space
Origin of a Name
6:54 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
Vetting Artists
8:52 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
Japanese Fusion
10:31 What are you curious about?
Psychology and Sociology for writing
14:59 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
Football Nerd too?!
18:59 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
A Celebration of Black Love
21:09 Why Create?
The Love of Family Tradition

Conversation with Dre Fire, comic creator of Into Black Son

Demond Does — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:08 -0400

This week we have a conversation with creative, Dre Fire. We talk about his new comic, Black Son, which feels like Quantum Leap with the added seasoning of beating up Nazis, Hollywood’s broken promises and Black People superpowers.

Where he wants found on the Internet

Prophecy comics in twitter or my page on Threads

Webpage: https://prophecy-comics.jimdosite.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/Prophecy_Comics

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@drefir3

3:42 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?

Hollywood’s broken promises

8:52 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Reading to write

11:04 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

A Waffle House Favorite

12:07 What are you curious about?

The Profound
Black People Superpowers

15:25 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Kickstarter Courage
Support Indie Comics

20:26 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Afrofuturism

23:26 Why Create?

You’ll like it eventually

Kontrolled Khaos and Rebirth Conversation w/rapper/producer Action Jack

Demond Does — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:58:52 -0400

This week we have a rapper go from being highjacked by his musical family to currently experiencing a Rebirth, to The most controversial new holiday in this show's history with rapper/producer Action Jack. We also have a new segment! Stick around and see what Demond Does: Conversations with Creatives.

Where he can be found on the Internet:

X/Twitter: @Action_Jack8

YouTube:

Action Jack https://youtube.com/@action_jack8

Master Sword Music: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterSwordMusic

Album: The Rebirth Oct 2nd

3:21 When did you know you wanted to get into music?

Musical family

From making beats to rhyming over them

Origin of his name

Influences

7:39 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Rap Addict

It’s ok to be different

11:16 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Down home cookin’

13:27 What are you curious about?

Album Reception

17:45 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

How Action Jack met TeeJaytheGamer

21:20 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Most Controversial holiday to date

24:37 Why create?

Final thoughts

Creative Conversation featuring TeeJay from Master Sword Music

Demond Does — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Coming from TX, TeeJay, the 1/2 Nigerian prince began making music at 5 years old and is now the leader of Master Sword Music, a collective of creatives with a shared love of video games.

When did you know you wanted to get into creating music?

Family of musicians

Video game music inspiration

Sonically underrated

What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Expectation
Building community

What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Some Texas staples

What are you curious about?

Learning from Collaboration

What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

What’s coming this year in Master Sword Music

If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Video Game Music Appreciation Day

6Q w/James H Roby, author of The UrbanKnights crime action thriller series

Demond Does — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:19:19 -0400

This week we have the author of the UrbanKnights crime action thriller series, James H Roby. Not only do we get into his 7 book series, we also talk about the difference between a writer and an author, The Nature of Hate AND how to keep your peace.

Where he would like to be found:

Website: authorjameshroby.com

Instagram: @urbanknight

Threads: @urbanknight68

We have a quick conversation for the crime thriller First Rodeo!

3:54 When did you know you wanted to get into writing?

2 movies and an anime

6:50 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Difference between a writer and an author

8:53 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

A Detroit Favorite

10:51 What are you curious about?

The Nature of Hate and Keeping Your Peace

16:28 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

We talk a little Urban Knights and genre

20:11 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Free Space Day

6Q w/Harold Phifer, author from Rise & Read Press

Demond Does — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Harold Phifer is a perfect example of why I started this show. His life has taken him from MS

to being an air traffic controller to spending time in Iraq and Afghanistan now he's with us as an accomplished author, and you would believe how he got there.

Where he’d like to be found:

Website: https://riseandread.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaroldPhifer2024

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haroldphifer2024/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hephifer6

Origin of Pen Name

Q1 When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Knew at 14 acted decades later

Q2 What do you wish you had known when you first started out?

Business, Marketing

Scam Alert

Q3 What’s your goto order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Favorite Burger and Fries

Q4 What are you curious about?

Towns and people

“Propelling” people

Q5 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Original way of breaking writer’s block

What’s urban fiction?

Q6 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

The Greatest Muhammad Ali

Another 6Q w/Keith Gaston, creator of Going Knowhere

Demond Does — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:18:26 -0400

Last time we talked to my next guest, he told us how he got his start writing by making comic books as a kid and is back to complete the circle with his upcoming book Going Knowhere currently in Kickstarter

Ladies, gentlemen or wherever you fit in the non binary spectrum please welcome back. Keith Gaston

Where does he want to be found? Facebook, Instagram, Threads

Website: https://www.threatlevelcomics.com/

Going Knowhere Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keith-gaston/going-knowhere

What's happened since we last talked

Feeling better about being Indie

3:00 If you had unlimited funds, what would you create?

A special Indie theater

8:51 What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

Imagination

11:43 What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

Becoming a Buffalo Soldier

18:00 What is something you’re really bad at?

Math

18:45 What’s something you’re proud of but never get to brag about?

Connection to Inner Child

20:35 What’s the one thing that you’d be disappointed if you never get to experience?

Own characters on screen (shares some progress)

Keith Gaston 1st 6 Questions: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b36c07d7

6Q w/Jay Friday: Poet, Singer/Song-Writer, and Stylist.

Demond Does — Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

My next guest is from Philly and speaks Mandarin. Chinese, y’all, self-published her 1st poetry book this year and is live or die for Jamiroquai

Give it up for Jay Friday

Where she would like to be found on the internet:

Instagram and TikTok @tjif_artistry

For jewelry Instagram @jemsbyfriday

website: thisjawnisfriday.com

Q1 When did you know you wanted to be a poet?

Love of Storytelling

Floral Friday

Q2 What do you wish you had known when you first started out?

Not all poetry is dark

Reverse Poetry

Q3 What’s your goto order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Banana Leaf

Foodie Talk

Q4 What are you curious about?

Language including Mandarin

Funny example of Jay’s expertise

Q5 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Religion and hope

Q6 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Blue Drink Summer

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Soul Men

Demond Does — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:16:55 -0400

Welcome to Demond Does, your nerd space safe place, I am Demond, father of 2, husband of one and leader of this here Demodcast. Before we get started, go ahead and Like, Share and Subscribe. Also leave a review on your favorite podcast app, so more can join the conversation.

This Week in Geek:

Spoiler free thoughts on Sinners
Still enjoying A Blade So Black

Bad Mutha Movie Club

This week's entry on the coolest club in the world is Soul Men (2008). Highlights include:

Strangling a racist with a phone cord
Road-tripping through Klan Kountry, Amarillo antics and bad decisions
A new record! So, many MFers!

WrestleMania 41, Sinners and 6Q w/cosplay connoisseur DarthShadowFire

Demond Does — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

WrestleMania 41, early impressions of Sinners, and a review of Blood at the Root. Then, I sit down with cosplayer and nerd culture connoisseur DarthShadowFire to talk cosplay origins, favorite eats, music tastes, and why Field Day deserves a comeback. I hope you're ready because this is what Demond Does

This week's guest has quite the nerd trifecta. Supernatural superfan, sorted into the Ravenclaw at Hogwarts and as we tape this has to be gearing up for the biggest wrestling event of the year WrestleMania aka Rasslin’ Christmas.

Give it up for Brandon aka Captain Awesome aka DarthShadowFire

Where do you want to be found on the Internet

Instagram and Threads @darthshadowfire

Sith Ichigo

10:25 When did you know you wanted to get into cosplay?

Origin stories, full commitments and crowning achievements

24:24 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

No Limits

29:35 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

A Tasty Burger

32:46 What are you curious about?

The Bigger Picture

Origin of DarthShadowFire name

38:35 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Expansive music taste

49:15 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Bringing back Field Day in a big way

Bonus: Why create?

Superpowers, Supernatural Reads, and 6Q w/poet and activist Lindo

Demond Does — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This week, I'm diving into fresh reads and animated adventures. (1:03) I just wrapped Blood at the Root—not flawless, but compelling enough that I’m on board for the sequel later this year. I’ve also started A Blade So Black by LL McKinney, described as Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Alice in Wonderland—and yes, it’s as intriguing as it sounds.

On the screen side, Iyanu is the new animated superhero series to keep an eye on. Set in the richly imagined Yorubaland, it blends Nigerian culture, mythology, and music with an Avatar: The Last Airbender vibe.

(4:58) To round things out, I sit down with spoken word artist and activist Lindo for “6 Questions.” Known for performances at Bucknell University and Def Poetry Jam, Lindo’s fusion of poetry and visual storytelling continues with his upcoming graphic novel Pawn Shop, now available for pre-order.

Where would you like to be found on the Internet?

Website: https://lindoyes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindoyes/

7:35 When did you know you wanted to be a poet?
How a learning disability turned into a superpower
From poetry to manga

11: 14 What do you wish you would know when you first started out?
The end goal will look different than you think
Perfect commercial example

15:40 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
Chicken Cheesesteak and Mango Smoothie

16:27 What are you curious about
Pawn Shop reaction

17:53 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?
Poetry and Magic: The Perfect Combo

20:46 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Day of Rest!!!!

20:34 Why Create?

New Hunger Games Prequel Review, Book Sneak Peek & Total Conundrum Podcast Feature

Demond Does — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:45:22 -0400

This Week in Geek we have a quick review of the newest Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Also, a quick preview of what I'm reading next, my favorite dessert AND featuring a trailer from an excellent podcast: Total Conundrum.

New Hunger Games, Immortal Dark Manga, and a 6Q with Enoch The Poet!

Demond Does — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:05:28 -0400

This week’s geekdom is filled with a new Hunger Games novel. Then we got something new as in a more proper review of a new manga and then something old with the six questions w/Enoch creator of the manga Immortal Dark and more of what Demond Does

My guest, Enoch has published 3 poetry collections, been annoyed by Hollywood remakes, and is living an anime lifestyle. Ladies, gentlemen and all along the spectrum, give it up for Enoch!

Where to find Enoch:

Website: https://linktr.ee/enochthepoet

Socials Personal: Instagram Manga: Immortal Dark Manga

6:04 When did you know you wanted to be a manga author?

Drawing from an early age

13:15 What do you wish you had known when you first started out?

There is no “blueprint”

Inverting archetypes

19:53 What is your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Where to go with a special diet in Philly

Criteria for Enoch’s recommendations

23:26 What are you curious about?

The Human Condition and how it helps with writing

28:29 What should I ask you that I don’t know enough to ask?

How entrepreneurship and artistry combine

34:41 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Contributions of the Harlem Renaissance

Mace Windu gets his due, Invincible Season 3 and More!

Demond Does — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This week is a quick one about the amazing Mace Windu novel by Steven Barnes, my thoughts on Invincible Season 3 and I talk about my first job's pros and cons

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Juice

Demond Does — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:54:02 -0500

This Week in Geek we talk Cobra Kai and a surprise found at an old favorite AND we talk Juice, starring Samuel L Jackson.

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Do the Right Thing

Demond Does — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 21:32:40 -0500

This week in Geek we talk a little Superman and host the Greatest Movie Club in the World featuring the Spike Lee classic, Do the Right Thing

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Iron Man 2 and More

Demond Does — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:50:29 -0500

After a long absence, the Bad Mutha Movie Club is back with the Iron Man 2 plus more!

Superman, Infinity Saga Rewatch and Granddad

Demond Does — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Well, I guess it didn't take long for me to miss one, but here I make a commitment to moving forward.

This Week in Geek I share my thoughts on My Adventures w/Superman series, an actual play podcast I have nearly finished and more.
Then, since I didn't have an interview ready, I tell a family story that kinda shows where my silliness comes from.

The Magpie Podcast: https://magpiespodcast.net/
Infinity Saga Rewatch: https://youtu.be/A5fK7gPRCgE?si=5iNnQu5rXYdChHf4

Another 6Q w/Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Breath Warmth and Dream

Demond Does — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Last time we talked about the Herculoids, James Baldwin and Saving the World One Last Damn Time and this time I get into more shenanigans with Zig Zag Claybourne. Also, at his behest (and in honor of Episode 100), we turn everything upside down.

Where to find Zig Zag

Website: https://zzclaybourne.com/

Socials: Instagram, Facebook

Q6: What’s the one thing that you’d be disappointed if you never get to experience?

Two person bathtub, and intimacy

Surprising writing revelation

Q5: What’s something you’re proud of but never get to brag about?

Peak Zig Zag Athleticism moment

Q4: What is something you’re really bad at?

Failure to back that thang up with receipts

Q3: What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

The importance of teachers and lesson learned

Q2: What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

Straight chillin with instructions

Thoughts on slang

Q1: If you had unlimited funds, what would you create?

An equitable world

Plus a few words about his upcoming projects

Link to our first conversation: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdcb896a

Do you have anyone in the creative space that you think would be up for the Six Questions?

Email me at demonddoes@gmail.com

or you can contact me on Instagram, Facebook or Threads

Music by DJ PRhyme

New Year New (-ish?) Podcast!

Demond Does — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:19:33 -0500

It's a new year and I'm working on some new things, and I give you an idea on how the show will go forward.

Links:
Previous 6 Questions with Zig Zag Claybourne: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdcb896a
More info on the Bitter Root movie adaptation: https://deadline.com/2021/05/regina-king-bitter-root-legendary-1234754273/

6Q w/Jillian, Jenna, and Lillie from Blerd on the Street

Demond Does — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

One is an avid reader of fantasy, sci fi and mysteries

One is a polyglot that writes in her journals backwards

And one has more than 45 tattoos

And together they podcast!

This is a first for the 6 questions, where we have not one, not 2, but THREE guests! Jillian, Lillie and Jenna from Blerd on the Street podcast come an answer the questions

Where to find them:
Jenna: @phillygirljl on Instagram, @phillygirljlh on Tik Tok

Lillie: @lilliephl on Instagram

Jillian: @jillian.corinne on Instagram

Blerd on the Street: @blerdonthestreet

4:29 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Serendipity and Actual Plays

9:19 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Perils of marketing

12:53 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Japanese dishes, Sri Lankan Chicken, and a favorite dessert

Lillie’s Language Liaisons

Jenna’s Jewelry

Jillian’s Incredible assortment of teas

25:39 What are you curious about?

History, The Arts, and Languages and their effects on culture

33:08 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

A detour to book recommendations

56:37 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Blerdsgiving and Celebration of the Seasons

6Q w/Dennis Gugin, Custom Funko Pop Samurai

Demond Does — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:59:49 -0400

Dennis Gugin is Life-long martial artist, former bodyguard, and current Rescue Operations Specialist.

And strangely enough this 6’2” 265 pound behemoth of a man was just as intimidated by speaking about himself as I would be if he asked me to leave the bar he’s bouncing.

Where to find him: https://www.instagram.com/dgpopcustoms/, https://www.facebook.com/dgpopcustoms/

2:43 When did you know you wanted to get into making custom Funko Pops?

Origins through 007

Interesting fan and family interactions

8:34 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Cost of running a business

Holy Markup Batman

11:55 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

“World Famous” Wet Burritos?

13:38 What are you curious about?

Getting to know each other

Beginning of next gap

24:54 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Bear Wrestling?

Eclectic background

38:28 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Check In Day

Episodes references:
Al Grego: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4d3649
Dean Giles: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f3fce63
Tiara Walker: https://share.transistor.fm/s/008d941b
Keith Maki: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bf72a42

6Q w/Dan Rhodan from The Blerd Bar Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

This week's guest is Dan from the Blerd Bar, a podcast where they serve up content, cocktails, and culture!
Where to find him: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblerdbar

4:26 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
Daring to be different

Themed drink origins

8:24 What do you wish you had known when you started out?

Merchandise

Importance of Networking

Conventions

14:09 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

NOT a cheesesteak?

Philly recommendations

16:09 What are you curious about?

Filmmaking

Book writing

Exclusive Blerd Bar scoop

21:26 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Theatre Kid

25:02 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Cheesecake Day

How to celebrate it and provision for lactose intolerant

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Demond Does — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:58:18 -0400

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review Paws of Fury starring Jimbo, a disgraced samurai, who teams up with a clumsy, but kind-hearted dog who dreams of becoming a samurai. Together they must save a village of cats and stop a real villain from destroying their village.

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Bad Mutha Movie Club: Jurassic Park

Demond Does — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review Jurassic Park starring Chief engineer John Arnold as he leads the attempt to escape a safari amusement park of genetically engineered dinosaurs.

Jurassic Park starring Samuel L Jackson as John Arnold, the chief engineer of Jurassic Park, a revolutionary theme park that features cloned dinosaurs, which triggers a chain smoking habit.

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Bad Mutha Movie Club: 51st State

Demond Does — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review 51st State starring Samuel L Jackson as Master Chemist Elmo McElroy heads to Liverpool, England, to score one last deal before he retires, and gets caught up in a bunch of other people’s mess He’s just a man at the end of the day just wants to sell some drugs and retire.

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6Q w/Zachary Burrell from Warlock: A D&D Audio Drama

Demond Does — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Zach Burrell is an actor, photographer and creator of Warlock: A D&D Audio Drama, bingeable on your favorite podcast app, please welcome fellow father of 2 and husband of 1

NOTE: Pardon the family background contribution.

Where he’d like to be found: https://www.warlockpod.com/

2:55 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

From the table to audio drama

Improv with audio drama

8:34 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Learning about Sound quality

Anime Talk

11:49 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Two old favorites

13:32 What are you curious about?

By product of ADHD

14:44 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

A sidebar about feelings

16:55 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Lights Out!

Bad Mutha Movie Club: The Big Game

Demond Does — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review The Big Game starring Samuel L Jackson as U.S. president William Alan Moore who has to survive a psychopath's plot to kill him and aid a 13-year-old Finnish boy on his path to becoming a man after Air Force One is shot down.

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Bad Mutha Movie Club: Triple X (starring Samuel L Jackson)

Demond Does — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review: Triple X, starring Samuel L Jackson as NSA Agent Augustus Gibbons who saves the world by recruiting former extreme sports athlete Xander Cage to infiltrate a Russian criminal ring bent on destroying the world.

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6Q w/Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Megan is a host of the Vigilante Vibes and is only some parkour training from giving new meaning to her Spider-Man tattoo.

Where she would like to be found:
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VigilanteVibesPodcast
All other social media: @vigilantevibespodcast

1:39 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
A simple start and chance meeting
3:34 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
The importance of connection
5:01 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
A childhood favorite
6:21 What are you curious about?
Megan’s favorite conspiracy theories about dinosaurs and food
9:23 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
Megan does some Marvel fan casting
If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
The Celebration of Marvel Day

Music by PRhyme

Bad Mutha Movie Club: Die Hard With a Vengeance

Demond Does — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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Bad Mutha Movie Club Premiere: Iron Man

Demond Does — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:26:18 -0400

This is one of those projects that I've had in the back of my mind for a while and since I'm in the process of doing interviews, I thought I'd put this out. I hope you enjoy.

The Bad Mutha Movie Club is the Coolest Movie Club in the World, and only movie club dedicated to Samuel L Jackson’s filmography that I know of. This means EVERY he’s in because if Samuel L Jackson is in the movie, it’s a Samuel L Jackson movie.
This episode, we review: Iron Man, starring Samuel L Jackson.

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6Q w/Keith Cooper from Blerd-ish

Demond Does — Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Keith Cooper is a streamer and podcaster who saved us from a spin off about a comic book artist named Devante naming his show Blerd-ish.

Where he would like to be found:

https://www.instagram.com/blerd.ish/

https://www.facebook.com/sujag22

3:33 Q1: When did you know you wanted to become a podcaster?

Pros and Cons of Fandom
How Keith became a seller
Chaos with booking
“Worst” nerd take

19:04 Q2: What do you wish you had known when you started out?

Events that shouldn’t have been done
How he got involved with doing events

29:20 Q3: What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

What the pho?
Some Louisiana favorites
Worst gumbo Keith ever had

33:40 Q4: What are you curious about?

Small business collaborations
Evolution of Curation

42:25 Q5: Is there anything I should have asked, but didn’t?

Protect your assets

49:43 Q6: If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Golden Week

6Q w/Keith Maki WWE 2K Create a Wrestler Expert and Guy Who Makes Stuff

Demond Does — Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

This episode our guest is a perpetual optimist/habitual pessimist, the Madame Tussaud of WWE2k, and a guy who does stuff known as Keith Maki

Where he would like to be found: @letterkennywrestling on X, the app formerly known as Twitter, @solfreedom10 on instagram; On WWE2K23 and WWE2K24 Community Creations #Letterkenny or #Shorsey

6:20 Q1: When did you know you wanted to become the Tussauds of wrestling games?

It was all a dream
An interesting phone call
Interactions from Letterkenny cast and others
Downsides of having popular content

13:16 Q2: What do you wish you had known when you started out?

Unexpected and strange WWE2K and Letterkenny drama
A WWE/UFC diversion

20:08 Q3: What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Simple as ABC
It’s in the sauce?

21:43 Q4: What are you curious about?

The Future

23:59 Q5: Is there anything I should have asked, but didn’t?

Genius Inspiration

29:25 Q6: If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Maybe Don’t Day
Importance of general mindfulness

6Q w/Edward Havens from The 80's Movie Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

My guest was an extra in the original Gone in 60 secs, was a chaperone for Brad Pitt and said “No Thank You” to Renee Zellweger?!?

Give it up for the charmed host of The 80s Movie Podcast Edward Havens

Where would you like to be found?
Twitter: @The80sMoviePod
Website: https://the80smoviepodcast.com/

710 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

10,000 movies from the 80s?

Rediscovered movies

1953 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Equipment

Trivia about a James Cameron movie

What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

A famous order from a not-so-famous place

2712 What are you curious about?

Learning through travel

Innovative overseas theater

3157 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Brad Pitt story

The advantage of working in a movie theater

Movie Industry Changes

4804 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

National Voting Day

6Q w/Phoop, co-host of The Blerd Mob podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

My guest was born in Maryland and raised in Mississippi. She has a love for DC and Marvel comics because her dad made sure she had some good home training. Representing The Blerd Mob, the hub for all things black and nerdy, give it up for Phoop!

Where do you want to be found on the internet?

Instagram: @theblerdmobpod

Twitter: @theblerdmob

Facebook & Tiktok: @theblerdmobpodcast

Personal: Twitter and IG: @kvngjunius

3:42 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Challenges in innovation

7:43 What do you wish you had known when you started out?

Push your limits
Co-host comments

11:10 What is your go-to order in your favorite hometown restaurant?

A first for the show

12:59 What are you curious about?

Life’s twist and turns
Phoop’s GOAT cartoon

18:47 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Behind the Scenes of The Blerd Mob

24:03 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Thoughts about Lego Day
Black Content Creator Day

Remember to follow @DemondDoes on Threads, instagram, and Facebook for more shenanigans.

6Q w/Luke Herr: Writer and host of the D'Oh Mance Podcast (among others)

Demond Does — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

My next guest is a writer, podcaster, and a “few other things.” He has the unenviable task of shouldering The Unbearable Weight of Nicolas Cage and is the co-host of the D’oh-Mance Dawn podcast, among many others. Please make some noise for Luke Herr

Where to find him: @Koltreg on social media

lukeherr.com

Luke’s podcasts:

5:31 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

How many podcasts does Luke do?

Where did the idea of D’oh Mance Dawn come from?

The difference between gaming on camera and not

11:28 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Publishing perils

12:47 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Bakery favs and losses

15:16 What are you curious about?

Faith, religions, and contradictions
18:52 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Current projects

23:12 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Friends Day

And there are a couple of bonus questions at the end!!!

6Q w/Eric Cline: Co-host of Chris and Eric’s Longbox Adventure

Demond Does — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Where does he want to be found on the web?

Twitter: @LongboxAdvent

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-and-erics-longbox-adventure/id1616577107

5:17 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

9:42 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

12:33 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

14:12 What are you curious about?

15:34 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

18:13 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

6Q w/David Weinberger from Shonen Flop

Demond Does — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Where he wants to be found: shonenflop.com, Discord Podcasting Network Shonen Flop

3:58 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

6:19 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

7:38 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

8:55 What are you curious about?

10:57 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

13:18 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Here's the story about the Cold War trivia: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2001-07-22-0107210216-story.html
Follow at @Demonddoes on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

6Q w/Evan Mays aka MC E-Mazing!

Demond Does — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500

Where he can be found:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mc_emazing

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mc_emazing

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emazingxp

Disputed: https://www.disputedpod.com/

8:47 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Jumping in the deep end of streaming
Nickname origin

13:05 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Focusing on what’s important
Community building

19:43 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Favorite foods and Margaritas

25:35 What are you curious about?

Brother’s knowledge
Explain it like I’m 8
How we learn

36:00 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

Serendipitous Con meeting
Area Conventions

42:56 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Grappler Day

6Q w/Bryan Tann: The 2021 DDP Yoga Positively Unstoppable Challenge Grand Champion

Demond Does — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:23:00 -0500

Where to find Bryan:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryanTannAuthor

Website: http://bryantann.com

Plotaholics Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePlotaholics

Butterbean Stories. Yes, that Butterbean

8:50 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

From Radio DJ dreams to podcasting
Incredible author origin story
Punk musical journey

23:25 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Ideal Route to Radio
The One Wish

28:41 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Favorite Foods before and after

34:10 What are you curious about?

Quirky behavior
Mad famous people

40:23 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

Mental health regarding weight loss
Bryan’s challenges with his “new” body
Thoughts on online gaming

50:56 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

National Respect Day

6Q w/Rob Baker: Father, Gamer, Friend

Demond Does — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:30 -0400

This was a difficult one to publish. This episode I chat with gamer, father, and longtime friend Rob Baker. He passed away this past June. The format is a bit different than usual because this was recorded before I started posting episodes.

We talk about games, serial killers and other random nonsense. This episode is a great example of the silliness of our relationship.

Thank you for the listen.

6Q w/Percival Constantine, Host of Superhero Cinephiles Podcast, Author & Teacher

Demond Does — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:30:00 -0400

Where he wants to be found: www.percivalconstantine.com

Dark Crossroads Universe

Corsairs Kindle Vella serial

6:55 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Origins of Superhero Cinephiles

Previous Guest Connection

How be became a professional author

12:22 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Writing: Understanding Kindle market and how much to publish

Podcasting: Zoom

14:39 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Hear his order from Lou Malnati’s Pizza

Stories of international travel with a child

From Chicago to living in Japan

20:05 What are you curious about?

Historical Deep Dives

22:45 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

Podcasting w/Children

If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Derrick Fergusson Day

6Q w/Andre Lewis Carter, author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Demond Does — Wed, 18 May 2022 12:44:33 -0400

Where he wants to be found: https://www.andrelewiscarter.com/

3:20 When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Journey from childhood to published author

4:23 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Marketing

5:59 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Local favorite

How he landed in Portland

7:19 What are you curious about?

People and their situations

How people have inspired his writing

9:08 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

Why this time period of his book?

10:27 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

USS Kitty Hawk Anniversary

6Q w/Tamara from Tamara the Dawn Inc.

Demond Does — Wed, 04 May 2022 14:07:10 -0400

The importance of rest days

Where Tamara would like to be found: Twitter, IG, and TikTok: @Tamera_the_dawn
Website: http://tamarathedawn.com/

What’s her podcast about?

5:14 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
From blogging to podcasting
Great advice for beginner podcasters
13:40 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
Utilizing video
Vulnerability
20:49 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
Love of favorite restaurant
Hangry evolution
26:17 What are you curious about?
The Why
How to pick curiosity to focus on
38:06 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?
About Laughter
45:06 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
Unspecified holiday for Tamara only

6Q w/D. Murph: The Shogun of Podcasting and host of Why Not Sports?

Demond Does — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:06:50 -0400

Where does D. Murph want to be found: Twitter and Instagram: @ItsDMurph

Website: www.dmurphspeaks.com

How WhyNotSports and Flagrant 2 podcasts started

What was his The Game changer

7:16 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Family, Love Language and Humility

14:34 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Nothing?

Staying Focused

19:09 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

The D.Murph Standard for Mexican Food

21:42 What are you curious about?

Again…Nothing?

Why so curious?

24:59 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

How and Why of Staying Centered

28:38 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Parents Day!

Music by Christopher the Producer

6Q w/Michael Parker aka OTR Mike from Off the Record Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:22:48 -0400

What is Off The Record Podcast?

Where to find him? https://linktr.ee/otr_podcast

Ring Kings Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpNcfnWqvgqPrRhzz5fOaw/about

6:26 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Off the Record Origins Exclusive

Confessions of a Closet Sneaker Head

13:12 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Biggest Supporters

The Podcast Community

17:25 What’s your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

How Mike judges a restaurant

Honey Obey Wings and where to find them (Hint: https://www.looneyspubmd.com/)

19:47 What are you curious about?

Learning about other people’s upbringing

24:48 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?

Nice Guy Butterfly Effect

32:20 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Super Bowl Monday

Show References

Micheal Motley aka Countryboi

https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a7212fe

Terry Boddie

https://share.transistor.fm/s/921cfea9

6Q w/L Marie Wood, Psychological Horror Author

Demond Does — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:49:19 -0400

1:32 Learning about The Golden Stake Award
5:29 Where she wants to be found:
Website: www.LMarieWood.com
Twitter: @LMarieWood1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMarieWood
6:18 What is The Black Hole
11:07 When did you know you wanted to be an author?
Started at what age?!
What is Psychological horror?
15:50 What do you wish you had known when you started out?
A simple answer and explanation
How a “loss” turned into a win
25:20 What's your go to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
Seafood love
26:37 What are you curious about?
The Afterlife
29:16 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?
Speculative Fiction Academy https://www.speculativefictionacademy.com/
32:58 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?
Psychological Horror Month
More examples of Psychological Horror

Music by Christopher the Producer

Mentioned: Linda Addison: https://share.transistor.fm/s/db541499

6Q w/Michael Motley, Jr. aka Countryboi from One Mic Black History Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

5:58 Where he wants to be found:

Website: Onemichistory.com

Instagram: @onemic_history

Twitter: @onemichistory

7:56 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

How hillbillies helped create The Cut
Origins and Motivations for One Mic Black History Pod
Favorite Episode

14:03 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Bring value
The Joys of Editing and shout out to Dan Felton from “This episode”
Assorted Goods promo from Michael

20:55 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Gringo Tacos and why they’re called that

23:28 What are you curious about?

The Paranormal
Michael’s favorite YouTube Channel
Michael’s Podcast Recommendations

28:29 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Nerd Stuff like Comic Con
Weird kid

37:52 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Ida B Wells Day

Shows mentioned:

Dan Felton from Associated Goods: https://share.transistor.fm/s/983a540e

Kimi Hughes, the Golden Lasso Girl: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8740543

Music by Christopher the Producer

6Q w/DeGraft Johnson aka Pettywise from Those Guys Over There Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

2:42 Where DeGraft wants to be found

Those Guys Over There Podcast: @TGOTPodcast on Twitter and Instagram

Pettywise87 on Twitter

Origin of the Pettywise Moniker

4:28 When did you know you wanted to get into Podcasting?

Pettywise “admits” Tim is right

Preconceptions of podcast

Origin of “Those Guys Over There”

7:44 What do you wish you had known when you started out?

Highs and lows of recording with 5 ppl

Structure of decisions, and behind the scenes

Pettywise v. Tim

Good at being uncomfortable

13:35 What is your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Chipotle order

Why it’s his favorite

Chipotle tips

16:44 What are you curious about?

How life actually works

Thoughts on time and reincarnation

Car magnet

25:53 What should I have asked that I didn’t know enough to ask?

DeGraft vs cold milk

29:32 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?

Holidays to eliminate

Thoughts on Space

6Q w/Al Grego, co host of The Produce Stand, a Letterkenny Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Where would he like to be found on the internet?

Twitter: @theproducepod (for The Produce Pod podcast)
@pftw (Personal)

3:28 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
Hipster Podcaster
Early Adopter
How The Produce Pod came to be

8:36 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
Just start
Instead of perfection, look for this

10:27 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
The Multicultural City Toronto vs. Small Town Eating
Strange requirement

12:48 What are you curious about?
The Creative Process

15:43 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
We Talk Movies from 80s comedies to MCU

20:17 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Terry Fox Day

6Q w/Adam Culbertson host and DM of Micrphones and Monsters

Demond Does — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:34:31 -0500

1:02 Mics and Monsters review

Where Adam would like to be found on the net:

micsandmonsters.com

5:18 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?

Serendipity

10:13 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?

Creative Addiction

16:42 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?

Country’s BBQ

18:46 What are you curious about?

Comics

21:15 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

So many animals

Mics and Monsters origins

28:50 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?

Monthly Mental Health

Importance of research

6Q w/Mat Belanger: co host of The Produce Stand, a Letterkenny Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Where to find him on the net

Twitter: @thedudenorth, @producestandpod

1:02 The Produce Stand podcast review

6:00 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
Discovered by accident
How he and his co host found Letterkenny
What Mat did in his “former” life
12:31 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
How much fun
Community Impact
Future Produce Stand Plans
17:53 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
North of Brooklyn pizza place
21:13 What are you curious about?
Everything! There’s a story.
Beer culture vs. Wine culture
28:17 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
Key points in finding his voice
34:47 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
You day
Demond Day origins
Birthday Celebrations
Importance of taking mental health

Music by Christopher the Producer

6Q w/Riley Gryc: Twitch Streamer, Creator and Showrunner of Pactless Patrons

Demond Does — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Twitter and twitch @rileygryc
3:03 When did you know you wanted to get into content creation?
Tabletop Roleplaying Entry
Origin of Pactless Patrons and Progression

7:35 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
Kickstarter rookie mistakes
Audition processes
Audio

11:11 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?
Black Garlic Ramen
Mexican Drive thru
Grilled Cheese

15:12 What are you curious about?
Why philosophy
Self exploration

25:31 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
Life as a musician
How she got to Carnegie
Her favorite concert she performed in
33:14 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
Summertime Christmas

6Q w/Jeff Lee, co host of Those Guys Over There Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

1:20 Demond Does Review
Those Guys Over There podcast

3:12 Intro
Where to find Jeff:
@jeppykeith on Twitter and Instagram
@TGOTpodcast on Twitter
Pandemic Parenting
7:21 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
Podcasting as evidence
How They Guys Met
Jeff turns the tables
12:12 What do you wish you had known when you started out?
More Mics
Podcasting as a Hobby
17:24 What is your go-to order at your favorite Hometown restaurant?
His favorite spot and his favorite order
19:29 What are you curious about?
The Infinity Stones
Deja Vu, Prophecy, and Lucid Dreaming
27:45 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
21st Century Black Family and why it’s important
29:49 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?
Halloween and Father’s Day Swap

Question, comments, suggestions for guests.
Contact me: Demonddoes@gmail.com or @Demonddoes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Intro music by Christopher the Producer

6Q w/Nathan Flynn, host of Mission Impodible

Demond Does — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

1:00 Demond Does Review: Mission: Impossible

Where Nathan would like to be found

Twitter @nathanflynn
Mission Impodible:
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-impodible-a-mission-impossible-tv-podcast/id1526263318
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fYkaJgJQRCJk1PFoHT1YY
How Nathan became a movie buff

7:04 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
Random Twitter Thread
Misc Facts about Mission:Impossible

11:25 What do you wish you had known when you started out?
You don’t owe anyone anything.
Trust Your Gut to Stand Out
Importance of saying, “Why not?”

16:16 What is your go-to order at your favorite Hometown restaurant?
(In)famous hometown

17:44 What are you curious about?
Mission:Impossible archeologist
Internet rabbit holes
Trends
21:21 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?
Interesting family dynamics
How his family helped him as an adult
25:10 If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?
Samuel L. Jackson Day
Story about a lost wallet

6Q w/Cam Smith, co host of SpyHards and Subspace Transmissions

Demond Does — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:19:58 -0400

Where to find Cam Smith
@spyhards on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
@camvsmith on Twitter

4:45 When did you know you wanted to get into podcasting?
The Ups and Downs of ‘07 podcasting
Another Star Trek podcast?
Spyhards Origins
Spyhards Sneak Peak
Family Spy Movies

10:14 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?
Stick to a schedule
Co Host Workload
Struggles of early podcasting
Tips for a Great Podcast
The Importance of the NOC List

17:50 What gets you through the tough times?
Podcast as an Outlet
Comfort in Film
Constant Improvement
How movies help

22:19 What are you curious about?
Movies! Even ones he doesn’t like
25:26 What should I ask you that I didn’t know enough to ask?

Cam does more than watch movies?
Surprising bullwhip inspiration
Cam’s unreleased album
30:56 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?
Holiday Movie Pitch
James Bond Day
Cam makes his case

6Q w/Jackie Kashian, 35 year Comedian and Queen of the Dork Forest

Demond Does — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:29:41 -0400

Jackie Kashian is a contender for the geek Hall of Fame. This veteran standup comedian is nerdier than her husband who works in video games and is a grown ass man still playing w/Hot Wheels.

Where she wants to be found: jackiekashian.com

Q1 6:24

Heckling her way to new career

Different Geekdoms

What’s a horse fanatics favorite smell?

Board games

Q2 13:06 The Power of Youth

Q3 16:02 Gyro Breakfast

List of food genres in Los Angeles

Q4 18:50 Curious About Death

How her curiosity informs her comedy

Her thoughts on Louis CK and Bill Cosby

Q5 26:57 Dark Forest Origins

Favorite episodes

Q6 31:22 More Christmas?!

Terrors of Christmas Music

Final Word 33:08

6Q w/Shlomo Sher, Philosopher Professor and Video Game Ethicist

Demond Does — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Shlomo Sher is a co host of Ethics and Video Games with a former guest Andy Ashcraft, where they explore controversial ethical issues about video games (e.g. what should be censored), in video games (e.g. what counts as cheating), and in video game design.

2:06 Where he wants to be found

https://ethicsandvideogames.com

Ethics and Video Games Podcast

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethics-and-video-games-podcast/id1559329856

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/3lWxcCypcISFwljpJkzuZy

Q1 2:30 Two Routes

Dreams and Realities of Philosophy

The Power of Asking Why

Crisis of Meaning

How he found out he loved philosophy

Ethics and Video Games class

Q2 12:03 Mentorship, Mobility and the Basics

Importance of Mentorship

Why the basics are important

Why Mobility of Difficult for Professors

Q3 15:44 Thai Food & Frozen Foodie

Shlomo’s favorite ice cream flavors

Q4 17:59 Thinking About Video Games

Games about Social Issues

From Fun to Art

This War of Mine

Activist Games

Q5 26:28 Focus on Questions

Building Sand Castles

Favorite Sand Castle

Q6 33:38 Lei Fung Day

Focus on being kind to the “other”

Final Word 36:57

Balance your creativity

6Q w/James Mendez Hodes, Cultural Consultant

Demond Does — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Where he wants to be found: https://jamesmendezhodes.com/

Newest project: Avatar Legends (Aang and Korra, not James Cameron) https://magpiegames.com/avatarrpg/

3:07 Origin Story

Childhood writing to creative consulting

What a creative consultant actually does

How he became a creative consultant

8:49 People and Skills

Why other perspectives are so important

How bad actors change meanings and narrative

15:16 Favorite Foods and Snacks

Why he’s choosy about game night snacks

17:04 Finding the Gaps

What are the gaps in his fighting style

Difficulty w/Arm Bars

19:50 What James is Reading

Why audiobooks

Zealot by Reza Aslan

Legend of the Condor Heroes

22:43 Holiday for Failure?

24:05 Two Things

Take risks
Know you’ll get things wrong

6Q w/Justin Tweedy, Tattooist and Friend

Demond Does — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:56:47 -0400

Dedication
Old school Intro
What is it a tattooist?
Why tattoos aren't art

Q1: 3:47 Why tattoos?
Q2: 5:15 Industry Egos
Q3: 9:54 Best (and Overrated) Burgers
Hamburger Tour
What burger wasn't worth the money?
Q4: 13:10 Learning
Q5: 14:35 Inappropriate Questions & Answers
Tattoo trades
Q6: 16:28 No Internet Day
Justin's theory on who controls the internet
Why No Internet Day
Alternatives

6Q w/Andy Ashcraft, Game Designer and Hot Wheels Collector

Demond Does — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:11:13 -0400

Where he wants to be found on the internet: https://giantsdancegames.com/

Q1 3:16 Lucky Moments

From LARPs to video games

How he really knew

Andy’s Dad’s Advice

Q2 7:44 Player Agency

Return to Krondor example

Learn to Program

Q3 11:41 Magnolia Grill

Breakfast Burrito

Mexican Chicken Salad w/Banana Bread

Socialize w/Co-workers

Q4 14:08 Gameable Historical Curiosities

Weird 60 year period of Leon

How he discovered this bit of history

American South prior to the Civil War

Q5 20:28 What would we care about?

More Daddy Ashcraft advice

Hot Wheels Love

Q6 28:14 Future Pacing

Final Word 31:19 Know your Mind

6Q w/Sen-Foong Lim: Prolific Game Designer and Social Justice Bard

Demond Does — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Sen-Foong Lim is a professor, musician, black belt and most importantly (for this show) a prolific game designer. We talk about the true power of friendship and empathy at the game table and away.

Where he wants to be found: https://senfoonglim.carrd.co/

2:49 Magic, Grades, and the Power of Friendship
The influence of Magic: the Gathering

How he gave up gaming to pursue academics

Importance of Friendship

10:53 Power of Empathy

How to make a game that can sell

How to get people to behave (in your game)

Scooby-Doo Tropes and Deconstruction

Junk Art Submissions Accepted

22:23 Sen’s Favs

24:06 Learning and Thinking

Empathy and Gaming

How he applied Game Design to other areas

Empathy and dealing with racism

33:24 Power of Mentorship

How mentorship helps

What a mentor is and isn’t

What Sen wants to teach

Tabletop Mentorship Program https://www.tabletopmentorship.org/mentorship

Dealing w/Growing Pains

44:34 Chinese Exclusion Act Repeal Day

Why play the race card? Great answer here

Power of History

Why Levar Burton loves to read

Effects of Intergenerational trauma

51:52 Three quick tips
Fail Forward
Make a Minimum Viable Project (MVP)
Save the stuff you cut off

Remember you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
You can also email me at Demonddoes@gmail.com

Music by DJPRhyme

6Q w/Scott Rogers, Game Designer, Author, Educator, Podcaster, Former Disney Imagineer

Demond Does — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Where he wants to be found on twitter @mightybedbug and Facebook
Podcasts: Ludology, Fillory and Father
Q1: 2:44 From illustration to film to games
Changing mind at school
Scott’s apprenticeship
Q2: 6:20 Don’t have to wait to create
New reality about creating games
Creating video games v. board games
Q3: 10:25 Death Row Meal
Favorite game night snacks
Q4: 12:22 Curiosity create Games
Q5: 13:54 Read the book and Watch the movie
Q6: 16:09 Safe Scares and Giving
The unfortunate missing element of holidays
Final Word: Finish YOUR Creation
Your secret weapon

6Q w/Bill Roper, World renown video game & ttrpg developer from Disney, Blizzard and more

Demond Does — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Effect of Video Games on Relationships

Where Bill would like to be found: Twitter (@billroper), Currently GMing Traveller on the Happy Jacks RPG network (http://www.happyjacks.org/yumastation/) and Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billfreakinroper
4:31 The Impact of 1977 on Nerd Culture
From Kinko’s to Blizzard
10:52 Save One of Everything
Prized items from his collection

Saving things from Disney

17:36 Fish & Chip Friday

Favorite Beer

Scotch Whiskey Club

20:45 Choices

What excited Bill about people’s choices

End of Current Campaign

25:58 Bill Avoids the Question

Seeing Braveheart w/Gary Gygax

What is Poxy Boggard?

Why the love for Traveller’s character creation

36:33 Sh*t Gets Real Day

Equality of gaming

Election Day as a National Holiday

Thoughts on gatekeeping

40:19 Just Do It

6Q w/Howard Night, Dark Universe Creator and Author

Demond Does — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Show Notes
1:56 Where you can find Howad Night on the internet: www.howardnight.com
2:16 Connection to Valjeanne Jeffers from this episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e23cab1 and her first appearance here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7cbc52e
3:11 Representation
What was missing from X-Men that drove Howard Night to write?
Dark Universe Origins
Beauty of collaboration and different styles
What’s next for the Dark Universe?
8:47 Learning how to become a Writer
How he’d start now.
The importance of smaller successes
11:07 A Perfect Day
How often does Mr. Night get his perfect day?
How much more often would he prefer?
13:19 Culture Curiosity
How will the world change?
15:13 What Howard Hates about Writing?
Problems w/knowing how the sausage’s made
Why he liked the Mandelorian?
Rediscovering old cartoons
What’s the Serpent Cult?
21:55 More Homecoming
23:29 Final Word
Lean to the positive

6Q w/Kimi Hughes, the Golden Lasso Girl

Demond Does — Wed, 05 May 2021 08:39:26 -0400

Intro
Collector of hobbies
@goldenlassogirl, goldenlasso.net, goldenlassogames.com, marysuesband.com, HappyJacksRPG.com
4:34 Birth of a Nerd
Renaissance Fair Community
Discovery of Cosplay Community
From Ren Fairs to Happy Jacks
Big Barda DC Bombshell Costume Saga
21:26 Cosplay Beginnings
Just enjoy it
Cosplay Tutorials
3rd Gen Teacher
26:20 Game Night Favorites
How she discovered Kimi's Apple Pie
29:01 Professional Curiosity
Game Design
New Game Kimi's Developing
31:43 Real Life/Nerd Balance
The stressful element of being a teacher and doing cosplay
Most mundane things about Kimi
35:48 Embrace Inner Child Day
Kimi's Creative "Weakness"
The Importance of Embracing Your Thing
39:39 The Final Word

6Q w/Dean Giles of How Are Ya Now Podcast and Producer of the Boondocks Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Intro
Adventures in Recording
Where Dean can be found on the net?
3:02 Podcast Origins
Where he got the itch
Who he based his style on?
Podcast addiction
HitRecord App
7:29 Sound Ideas
NPR Sound Goals
Dean's choice in editing software
10:04 Some Texas BBQ
Favorite sides
How Dean grew up in a red state
Diversity Crash Course
Can Dean reconcile with his family
How Dean uses his privilege
17:42 Space, Cosmos, Astrophysics
The calendar of the Cosmos
Favorite authors and books on the subject
Nerd cred verified
The Expanse
22:00 TV Binging
Clarice
Republic Doyle (Canadian Psych)
The Truth about St. Johns and San Francisco
Invincible expectations and reality
Nerding about The Boys
Warrior story origins (Justin Lin is the director we're referring to)
28:05 Voting Day
29:49 The Final Word

You can find Dean at:
How Are Ya Now Pod: https://howareyanowpod.com/
The Boondocks Pod: https://theboondockspod.com
Podscure: https://www.podscure.com/

Got any Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Email me at demonddoes@gmail.com
or you can contact me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Music by DJ PRhyme

6Q w/Rev. Peyton of Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band

Demond Does — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:11:20 -0400

Rev’s Crazy Day

Change in Music Media

A.I. is here

Star Trek technology now

The story behind “Best Record We’ve Ever Made”

16:33 How Rev. Feel In Love w/Music

Rev. Peyton’s Dad’s secret

Dad’s Support

22:37 Trust Yourself

“Can’t Trust Anyone in the Music Business”

Believe in Yourself

Examples

Figure Out Who You Are

Rev’s Musical Influences

28:23 Surprising Answer

Rev’s expansive food resume

Rev’s favorite food on the planet

31:33 UFOs

The Answers the Rev Would Want

Rev’s Encounter

37:25 Quintin Tarantino directs Katy Perry

Rev’s Love on Music Videos

Laundromat Video Set

How Good of a Friend?

Bizarre combination of influences

44:21 Frederick Douglass

Rev describes his admiration of an American heroic figure.

“Greatest Autobiography of All Time”

6Q w/Danielle Sauers: co host of The Talking Trash Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If The Trash Talking Podcast sounds familiar, it's because the other co-host, Lynxi Kei was a guest (HERE).

Prepare Danielle laugh a lot and have a fun time.

Welcome and Intro

Surprised Danielle w/ a little Letterkenny
You can find her at @dhsauno on Twitter, Intagram
trashtalkingpod.com, @Trashtalkingpod on Twitter
Hapkido, Weight Lifting, and...Knife and Zip Ties under the pillow
6:07 Podcast Origins
The Slow Journey
Lessons Learned
8:49 Time and Editing
Limited Free Space
10:33 Lots of Favorites
Korean Fried Chicken (BBQ Chicken)
Only Local Fav.
11:52 Outer Space
White Hole Other Name
13:53 Going back to Question 2
Doing the best you can do
Self care if NOT Selfish
Danielle's "Popeye Moment"
Learning from an emotionally abusive relationship
Differences between Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do
Why she chose Hapkido
Danielle upsets her instructor
20:33 National Shelter Pet Day

6Q w/MariJayne Maven of Menage w/MariJayne and The Boondocks Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This week I chat with the 3rd 1/3 of the Boondocks Podcast, the incomparable MariJayne Maven. We talk about collaboration on both of our shows and outside, the importance of finding your purpose and more! Let MariJayne & Me Educate you. Help us Eradicate negative stereotypes. So we can Elevate our lives.

Hopefully we can help spark something.

You can hear more MariJayne on Menage w/The MariJayne Maven
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menage-with-the-marijayne-maven-podcast/id1485077688
Youtube: youtu.be/POhsHuzWZdg

The Boonbocks Podcast: https://www.theboondockspod.com/
Also follow her on Twitter & Instagram

Got any Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Email me at demonddoes@gmail.com
or you can contact me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

Music by DJ PRhyme

6Q w/Tiara Walker of How Are Ya Now Podcast and the Boondocks Podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week I sit down and sit down face-to-face (via the webs) with 33.34% of the Boondocks Podcast. She is also the co-host (w/her husband, Dean) of the How Are Ya Now Podcast, the Toughest Podcast in LetterKenny.

We talk about how somebody's dad making a porno got her started down the podcast path. You'll hear how she's dedicated to her calling and how she approaches it. We also talk Karaoke and Roller Derby as well.

You can hear more Tiara on
How Are Ya Now: https://howareyanowpod.com/
The Boonbocks Podcast: https://www.theboondockspod.com/
Also follow her on Twitter

Got any Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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6Q w/Jill Bauman, Celebrated Freelance Illustrator/Designer

Demond Does — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Jill Bauman has been a freelance illustrator/designer for 39 years . Her work has spanned varied genres including, horror, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, children’s books and mass media. She has illustrated the written works of authors of horror, mystery, and imaginative fiction such as Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, Dan Simmons, Fritz Leiber, Richard Laymon, Jack Dann, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Clive Barker, Dean Koontz, Robert R. McCammon, Peter Straub and Lilian Jackson Braun, to name a few.

Join us as we chat about how she got started being an illustrator, her apprenticeship, and you're not going to believe who bought her first sale!

You can find out more about Jill and buy her art at http://www.jillbauman.com/

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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American Heroes w/Bessie Coleman: Pioneering Aviator

Demond Does — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Bessie Coleman was an inspiration to all people of color who wanted to fly. She was the first Black and Native Indigenous women to receive her international pilots license. She was a daredevil of the skies and an inspiration whose mark is still felt to this day.

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6Q w/Lynxi Kei of Trash Talking Pod & The Boondocks Pod

Demond Does — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

I have the pleasure of interviewing another podcast host of a show I love dearly, the Boondocks Pod, which a rewatch show about the tv show The Boondocks. My guest will be 1/3 of the hosts for that great show, a woman who wastes no words or time w/ BS, Lynxi Kei

Lynxi (homonym: Lindsey) tells me how The Boondocks Podcast came to be and there's a surprising twist (to me at least) about the podcast's origins, and it continues to twist and turn.
We talk about her introduction to the podcasting world many years ago and why she left and came back, her thoughts on connectivity and she even creates chaos changing up a "time-honored tradition."

Check her out on:
Trash Talking Podcast
The Boondocks Podcast
and here she is on Twitter

Another 6 Questions w/Valjeanne Jeffers

Demond Does — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Valjeanne Jeffers is such a pleasant woman to talk to, so she's back! We don't get into any weird meal topics. We catch up and talk about her new book in the Mona Livelong Series, and she also answers Another 6 Questions!

1. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
2. What are you really good at?
3. What surprises you most about yourself?
4. If relieved of responsibility for a day, what would you do?
5. What are you proud of?
6.If someone knocked on your door, who would you be thrilled to see standing there?

Learn more about Valjeanne and her books at http://www.vjeffersandqveal.com

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American Heroes w/Robert S. Abbot publisher of The Chicago Defender

Demond Does — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Happy Black History Month! Had a programming snafu, so I wanted to make sure I gave you something of value this week. Yes, it's late, but it's only late until the show comes out.

The subject of today will be Robert S Abbot the editor and publisher of the largest Black newspaper, The Chicago Defender. It's an interesting story and I hope you enjoy it. See you next week!

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6Q w/Dan Felton from Associated Goods podcast

Demond Does — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This is one I was a bit nervous to do because I'm a big fan of Dan Felton's show, Associated Goods. He describes it as a podcaster's journey to learn a little more about the world, one story at a time, which is similar to mole except it's one person at a time.

We laugh and have a good time as we talk about his simple start into podcasting, his process and his biggest difficulty. We also talk about a share interest we share in people, and who he'd like to have dinner with.

You can find Dan's podcast, Assorted Goods at https://www.assortedgoodspod.com/
and also on Twitter and Instagram
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Another 6 Questions w/Nicole Kurtz

Demond Does — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Nicole Kurtz is back!!! We had so much fun last time she had to come back, and this time she has to answer ANOTHER 6 questions! (Didn't think I'd make it easier on her, did you?)
After picking her own poison we talk about the educational system and how she's fix it, the best decision she ever made and more!

For more on Nicole Givens Kurtz check out her website: https://nicolegivenskurtz.net/

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6Q w/Jamal Hodge: Award-Winning Director, Writer and Producer

Demond Does — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

JAMAL HODGE is a multi-award winning filmmaker and writer. Since May of 2016, Jamal Hodge's films have been an official selection in over 100 Film Festivals, and have won 50+awards including The Vanguard Award (Best of The Fest) at the Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020) Best Director at Genre Blast (2020), Best Director at The Hip Hop Film Festival (2019), Best Short Film at The People’s Film Festival (2019), And the Audience Choice Award at the Blackstar Film Festival (2016). In 2018 he directed the first season of Investigation Discovery Channel's 'Primal Instinct' and came on as a Producer on the Animated feature film 'Pierre The Pigeon Hawk' starring Will.I.Am and Whoopi Goldberg.

As a writer, his screenplay 'Mourning Meal' won 5 awards (including best short screenplay at NYC Horror Film Festival 2018) and was featured as a finalist in 7 writing competitions. Jamal's poetry is featured in the historical all-black issue of Star*line Magazine and has been featured several times in SPACE AND TIME MAGAZINE, PENUMBRIC Speculative Fiction Magazine, and in the upcoming anthology CHIRAL MAD 5 alongside such greats as Linda Addison, Sharee Renee Thomas, & Jack Ketchum.

Motivated by his accomplishments, Hodge has blossomed to take his talents to the next level. Jamal's tone of work, or what he calls, "Inspirational Darkness", can be described as a melding of genres. The Psychological Horror, Thriller, and Inspirational genres are Jamal's usual forte of film making. His mission is to add value to people’s lives through his unique brand of cinema. He’s excited to continue to grow outstanding partnerships to create memorable and impactful cinematic experiences for audiences across the world.

For more on Jamal's works go to: https://linktr.ee/directorh

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6Q w/Cerece Rennie Murphy: Author, Collaborator and Lover of Dessert

Demond Does — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Cerece is my kinda gal and if you're listening to this show, yours too. She's been into sci fi since seeing Empire Strikes Back in the theater and she's now a National bestselling and award-winning author. She's alos the creator of Narazu, home of all things indie sci fi, and she has the best author description I've ever read on Goodreads.

She shares how she got over imposter syndrome, the value of patience and our superpowers.

For more on Cerece and Narazu, go to https://cerecerenniemurphy.com/

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6Q w/Zig Zag Claybourne, most unique author in the game!

Demond Does — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

I can't think of a better way to end the year than with this man, Zig Zag Claybourne. He's one of the most unique people (considering the other guests, that's saying something) I have ever had the privilege to meet.
After we have fun connecting through an obscure (but must see) movie we talk about the importance of community, his dream project (again very obscure), and his interest in the philosophy of James Baldwin.

Lastly, here's an fun tidbit. Zig Zag is obviously not his name, but when you find out why, you'll understand more about the man.

Learn more about Zig Zag http://www.writeonrighton.com/index.html

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6Q w/Bernie Brown: Author, Historian, Grandma

Demond Does — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Bernie is an Iowa farm girl transplanted to Raleigh, North Carolina. Bernie's Iowa childhood, her travels in the States and Europe, and her contemporary life in Raleigh influence her short stories and essays. She isn't sure where the urge to write ghost stories comes from. Their source is a mystery. Bernie has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

She's also has a passion for influential women in American history and loves to sew. When you hear about one of her projects, you'll be as astounded as I was.

Learn more about Bernie at berniebrownwriter.com.

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6Q w/Cranston Burney, Author and OG Blerd

Demond Does — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week I get the chance to talk with author Cranston Burney, and OG Blerd (Original Gangsta Black Nerd) and he schooled me on some things such as:
The Three Phases of Creation that created him as a writer
What negative criticism is and more importantly, what it isn't
The downsides of writing, which we all can relate to
and he comes up with 3 answers for Question 6!

You can find more about Cranston Burney HERE

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6Q w/Keith Gaston, Indie Author

Demond Does — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week I talk with speculative fiction author Keith Gaston. He is known for writing high-octane thrillers.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, he earned his Bachelors degree and began a career in Computer Networking. He later earned two Masters Degrees in Computer Science. While in the Army, he took his love of books into writng them.
We discuss his earliest writing as as a 9 year old creating comics with his friends (doesn't everybody?), the irony of being an Indie writer and how he doesn't have a favorite anything...right before he explains one of his favorite foods.

You can find Keith on Facebook, Twitter, and on his website HERE

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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6Q w/Andrea Hairston, Playwright, Author and Adventure

Demond Does — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week's guest is Andrea Hairston, who's a playwright and adventurer. We talk about her book, Master of Poisons and we also answer all kinds of questions such as:

Who do you call when you need sh*t done?
What did she want to be when she grew up?
When did it change and how?
How do physics, math, and fiction writing integrate?

For more on Andrea, click HERE
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6Q w/Chris Bournea: Lady Wrestler Documentary Producer

Demond Does — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Yeah, if you know me, you know that I love me some wrestling, so this one is going to be awesome. Chris Bournea is a journalist, author, and filmmaker with a diverse portfolio. He's written nonfiction, ya fiction and has now made a documentary about black female wrestlers from the 50s and 60s. Yes, before the Civil Rights Movement, the ladies features were travelling the world as stars!

We also talk about what is storyteller really is and how creatives sometimes pigeon hold themselves, what a working class creative is.

Lastly, Mr. Bournea did something that Arnold (yes, that one) couldn't do.

For more on Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring, click HERE.
For more on Chris Bournea follow him on Twitter and Instagram

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6Q w/William Hayashi: from IT to Netflix

Demond Does — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

William Hayashi is a life long member of the IT industry and has donated much of his time to the creation and maintenance of computer labs for schools, after school study centers and adult education programs.

He recently finished an 8 year run hosting The Genesis Science Fiction Radio Series, a weekly online show for the Black Science Fiction Society website. His Darkside Trilogy has also been optioned by Netflix!!

Join us as William shares:

The exact moment he knew he would become a writer
His weakest skills as a write
The secret to his success

We also spend a lot of time trying to make each other laugh.

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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6Q w/Marco DePrence: Host of Hear Me Out Podcast, and Beyonce expert

Demond Does — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Marco De Prence is one of the first people I've became friends with during my podcast journey and we get together and trade notes on the subject.

We also talk about his nomadic lifestyle and how therapy helped him become a podcaster and it's therapeutic benefits.
We also talk about Beyonce....a lot.

You can follow Marco on Twitter and Instagram

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6Q w/Linda Addison 5x (or is it 6?) Bram Stoker Award Winner

Demond Does — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Linda Addison always knew she's write from hearing her mother's tales of adventure to seeing her first book as a child. You'll hear us gab like old friends about a variety of this such as how she went from having a BS in Mathematics to being an award winning writer.

We also talk about how one of her poems inspired a movie, how many awards she actually has, and coffee, which is serious business.

Learn more about Linda below:
Web site: http://www.lindaaddisonpoet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.d.addison
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nytebird45
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nytebird45

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6Q w/James Goodridge: From Paralegal to Published Author

Demond Does — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

James Goodridge is a speculative fiction author who, after 10+ years as a paralegal, made the commitment to writing. He has a story in the Exhumed horror anthology.

Join as we talk about how Star Trek inspired his writing, learning to have fun with the process and where he gets his inspiration for victims in his stories.

Also, you'll hear about an interesting man by the name of Rollo Ahmed.

You can find James on Facebook, and his website

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6Q w/Balogun Ojetade: Author, Martial Artist, RPG Designer

Demond Does — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This was another of those bucket list type of interviews for me. Balogun Ojetade is one of the leading authors in Afroretroism and he's the author of one of the coolest stories, Moses: The Chronicles of Harriet Tubman.

We talk about the aforementioned Harriet Tubman and the types of stories Balogun likes to write, how culture affects us and how he incited a riot.

He's also the first person we've had on Demond Does that helped create a holidays, so he brings a unique perspective to Question #6.

And wait til you hear the reason he left college.

You can find out more about Balogun at www.chroniclesofharriet.com

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6Q w/Nicole Givens Kurtz; Writer and Editor of SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire

Demond Does — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Nicole Givens Kurtz is an author, editor, and educator. She’s a member of Horror Writers of America,. Sisters in Crime, and Science Fiction Writers of America. Nicole has over 40 short stories published as well as 11 novels and three active speculative mystery series. She is also the editor of SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire

Inside we discuss mentoring young writers, her curiosity (and concern) for her children now they are grown, and her ideas on how teachers should be honored. We also take a little time to discuss little project you should check out called SLAY!

For more on Nicole Givens Kurtz check out her website: https://nicolegivenskurtz.net/

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6Q w/Sheree Renee Thomas: Author and Educator

Demond Does — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Sheree Renee Thomas (man, her dad loved the letter E) is an awared winning fiction writer, poet and editor. She was recently honored as a 2020 World Fantasy Finalist in the Special Awared-Professional category for her contributions to the genre.

We discuss what a writer's life is really like. She also shares a curiosity about what's on the other side, and she also talks about an idea she has for Unsung Heroes. We also share a connection that Sheree didn't know about until we talked.

Lastly, you'll also find out how music directly informs her writing.

Find out more about Sheree at https://www.shereereneethomas.com/ and on Twitter

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6Q w/Alicia McCalla: Dark Fantasy, Superheroic Cosplaying Author

Demond Does — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

My guest this week is Alicia McCalla. She is an author of dark fantasy, paranormal horror and superheroes. She's a strong activist in the movement to diversity Science Fiction and Fantasy. Also, she's a cosplayer and a contributing author to SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire.

We talk about how tragedy informed her writing. Alicia also explains some of her writing mistakes and the different between art and commercial fiction.
I also get a little nervous when we talk about some of what was once thought as science fiction as now reality.

Alicia also give more reasons to be excited about SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire with her story about vampire hunters influenced by African Mythology.

And find out about Black Girl Magic Day!

Contact Alicia McCalla: https://aliciamccalla.com/

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6Q w/Sumiko Saulson: Black Woman in Horror

Demond Does — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Sumiko Saulson is an author Afrosurrealist and multicultural sci-fi and horror. Zhe has won multiple awards and also writes a column "Writing While Black" for the San Francisco BayView. Zhe is a contributing author to the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire.
One of the things you'll be amazed by this episode is the catalyst to pursue a writing career and the tragic circumstances surrounding zher family. We talk about how the myths about black authors who write horror and it's history.

And we talk pronouns.
You'll definitely want to hear this one!

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6Q w/VG Harrison: Speculative Author with an alter ego

Demond Does — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

VG discovered her love of reading as a teen and reading led her to write about psychotic telekinetic mothers, murderous dopplegangers and hunky werecheetah coalitions. Her story Message in a Vessel is included in the upcoming anthology SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire.

We talk about the circumstances that led her from reading to writing, what she wished she knew about agents, space and White Holes.

She also comes up with a timely holiday, talks about her alter ego AND what is a White Hole?

Websites: https://www.vgharrison.com/ and marciacolette.com
Social Media: Twitter. Facebook

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6Q w/Penelope Flynn: Speculative Fiction Storyteller

Demond Does — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Penelope Flynn writes and creates 3D illustrations, art and character designs for mixed genre speculative fiction with elements of fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, Urban Fantasy, AfroRetroism, Erotica, Suspense, and afrofuturism

We talk writing, cultured curiosity, her vast array of collections and more.
Also, she also states what is the most important cultural movement in the human history and you're not going believe what it is.

See more of Penelope's work:
https://www.penelopeflynn.com/
https://www.renfields.us

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6Q w/Valjeanne Jeffers, Author of Speculative Fiction, Horror, and Steamfunk

Demond Does — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Valjeanne Jeffers is a graduate of Spelman College, a member of the Carolina African American Writers' Collective (CAAWC) and the author of nine books including award winning Immortal series and Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective.

We talk about:
How she her writing career started
How she figured out her preferred genre
Her creative process
What is Steamfunk?
And what the heck is a Voodoo Meal?

Learn more about Valjeanne and her books at http://www.vjeffersandqveal.com

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Another Solo Episode

Demond Does — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

I had some technical difficulties this week, and I wanted to keep the publishing schedule so I recorded some thoughts on what's been happening not only in the world, but also me personally.
This is PG-13, so listen before inviting the kids.

Episodes Mentioned
Derrick Ferguson: https://www.buzzsprout.com/898381/5054198-6q-derrick-ferguson-new-pulp-author-and-film-critic.mp3?blob_id=20280146&download=true
Dr. Josh Smith: https://www.buzzsprout.com/898381/4296386-covid-conversation-mental-health-expert-dr-josh-smith.mp3?blob_id=16711061&download=true
Miguel Hampton: https://www.buzzsprout.com/898381/3045379-6q-creating-opportunities-with-miguel-hampton-solopreneur.mp3?blob_id=12675814&download=true

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6Q w/Derrick Ferguson, New Pulp Author and Film Critic

Demond Does — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Derrick Ferguson is a New Pulp author from Brooklyn, New York whose wife allows him to " get away with far more than is good for me."

We talk some serious nerd talk from classic pulps comic books, and his first love, movies!
We also talk about his classmates as characters in early writings, treating writing like a business, movies, and turkey wings.

Want to know more about Derrick?
Check out his BLOOD & INK blog:
http://dlferguson-bloodandink.blogspot.com/
For Movie Reviews: THE FERGUSON THEATER:
https://derricklferguson.com/
As for Dillon, yes, the character has his own page and
https://my-dillon.com/

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6Q w/Eloy Lasanta: Award Winning Game Designer

Demond Does — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Eloy Lasanta is an designer/publisher and cheerleader for the evolution of RPGs! He’s created some of my favorite games, won a few awards, and loves to talk them.

We talk about his game making process, how he considers the whole experience when designing them, and, most importantly, when is it done. We also talk about how he became comfortable writing in any genre.

Also, who has he modeled his life after, and how?

You can find more about Eloy on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EloytheSaint
You can find his games at thirdeyegames.net

Some of Eloy's Games
Apocalypse Prevention 2e
Ninja Crusade 2e
Part-Time Gods 2e
Pip System

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6Q w/Tanisha Hall Creator of Hillman the Board Game

Demond Does — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Tanish Hall is an Entrepreneur and Founder of IAS, she is a self taught board game developHER that started her own board game company because she loves board games.

We talk birthdays and board games.
Find out how divine intervention influenced her moving
Find out what is the Blackest Thing There Is.

Warning: We laugh a lot!

About Hillman the Game: https://www.iasgames.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Mf4WMDr0icbRy-j8imukg

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Questions or suggestion: email at demonddoes@gmail.com

15: Season One Finale

Demond Does — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This is a bit of a departure for the show. In this episode, I explain what's going on with the show. I also explain what's coming up and when Season Two starts!

There are a couple of previews for upcoming projects and also something that was cut out of another show makes it's full debut here!

It's been a wild ride and the world is a much different place than before I started this and I'm grateful for every person who's joined the journey. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We do owe it to ourselves to greet head on.

COVID Conversation: Mental Health Expert Dr. Josh Smith

Demond Does — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Josh is a Doctor of Psychology specializing in autism and developmental disorders, and an unrepentant nerd!

We talk about Marvel vs. DC, Star Wars v. Star Trek, and the four activities that children can do to keep their brains developing, AND adults will find use of them too.

Josh also explains a misconception about mental health that you won't believe!

Leave a review:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/demond-does-the-6-questions/id1501532377

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COVID Conversation: Mental Health Expert Justin Campbell

Demond Does — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Justin is an author, speaker and counselor. He’s been featured on TV and radio for his work as a high school counselor and he’s the author of the book “The New, Complete You Life Between the Lines,”

Contact Justin at http://www.mightllc.com

References.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - www.NCTSN.org
Harvard Global Health Institute - https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/mental-health-covid-19
This website has some good scenarios toward the end:
https://www.thelily.com/how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-social-distancing-when-theyre-going-to-bars/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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COVID Conversation: Mental Health Expert Teah Williams-Hampton

Demond Does — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Another COVID Conversation on mental health and in the tradition of May Church Terrell George Edmund Haynes and Thyra Edwards, we have as our guest, Teah Williams-Hampton.

Teah is a perfect guest for this series. I've personally experienced your genius, and every time we engage in conversation, we're all better for it. You want to be a little bit smarter today than yesterday, then Teah is someone to get to know.

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
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COVID Conversation: Mental Health Expert Brittany Johnson

Demond Does — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week we'll be having a mental health conversation with Brittany Johnson. She's an author, speaker and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Brittany explains:
How she assesses her clients to figure out how to work with a client.
How to help clients get over misconceptions about mental health
How to explain COVID-19 to your children

You can find more about her: https://brittanyajohnsonlmhc.com

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COVID Conversation: Mental Health Expert Eric Baker

Demond Does — Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Eric W. Baker Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He works with adolescents as young as 12 and adult individuals and couples from many backgrounds. Eric also offers a variety of workshops for businesses, educators, therapists, and people interested in enhancing their lives.

Eric explains his therapy method and how he assess his clients. What Mental Health Hygiene. How to talk openly and honestly about COVID-19 and how to mentally prepare for going back into more populated areas.

We also take a nice side tangent about being fathers.

For more on Eric: https://avenuesunlimited.com
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6Q w/Terry Boddie: former OVW Announcer

Demond Does — Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Terry Boddie is a proud husband, father and grandfather (the latter makes an appearance). He's a former Ohio Valley Wrestling ring announcer and commentator and is currently an Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Georgia.

We talk about relationships, having conversations and a wrestling story you'll have to hear to believe.

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Pt 2 w/Al Snow, former WWE Superstar, Owner of Al Snow Wrestling Academy

Demond Does — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Al Snow is a professional wrestler, actor, and professional wrestling trainer and promoter. He is probably best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment as a man who was hearing voices from a mannequin head called, of course, Head.

Al is now the owner of the Al Snow Wrestling Wrestling Academy, Collar and Elbow Clothing line and Gladiator Sports Network.

If you only know of Al Snow from "Head" during the Attitude Era, you're in for a treat.

In Part 2 of this interview Al:
Shares an interesting story about his favorite meal to the origins of a national chain
Tells a couple hilarious stories about the results of his training
Shares a great, but rarely asked question.

Collar x Elbow: https://collarandelbowbrand.com
Al Snow Wrestling Academy: aswa.live
Ohio Valley Wrestling: ovwrestling.com

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6Q w/Al Snow, former WWE Superstar, Owner of Al Snow Wrestling Academy

Demond Does — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Al is now the owner of the Al Snow Wrestling Wrestling Academy, Collar and Elbow Clothing line and Gladiator Sports Network.

If you only know of Al Snow from "Head" during the Attitude Era, you're in for a treat.

In Part 1 of this interview Al explains:

why an accredited professional wrestling school was needed, so he created one
why people who hate their job really love it
what actually sells tickets

Collar x Elbow: https://collarandelbowbrand.com
Al Snow Wrestling Academy: aswa.live
Ohio Valley Wrestling: ovwrestling.com

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Part 2 In the News w/Gilbert Corsey, Reporter, Journalist, Wrestling Announcer

Demond — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This is part 2 of an amazing interview with Gilbert Corsey.

In this episode we learn:

The Power of Why
How a call from WWE ended in Abeline, TX
The Role of Social Media in Journalism
Gilbert's Many Roles in wrestling.

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Music by DJ PRhyme

Emmy Award Winning Side Hustle w/Gilbert Corsey, News Anchor/Journalist

Demond Does — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Gilbert Corsey is a mulit-time Emmy award-winning news anchor/reporter for WDRB new in Louisville, KY. His dedication to the truth is refreshing. You won't believe why he started down this path in the first place, and how his side hustle have elevated his excellence in his chosen profession.

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April Fools Day Fun w/Jake Manning, Comedian and Professional Wrestler

Demond Thompson — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

With the way the world is currently, we all need a good laugh. Jake Manning is a stand up comedian as well as a professional wrestling veteran, where he has done every job except selling popcorn. He's also on a couple of podcasts that I enjoy as well: 10 Bell Pod and How Did This Get Booked?

00:03:07 Stand up Origins
00:05:18 Time to Suck?
00:07:31 Record Number of Food Recommendations
00:10:25 Self Curiosity
00:16:37 WWJakeD? w/15 minutes
00:19:22 Tech Free Day!

You can follow Jake Manning: @manscoutmanning, @10BellPod, #HDTGB

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Creating Opportunities with Miguel Hampton, Solopreneur

Demond Thompson — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Miguel is a Graphic Designer, Publisher, Photographer, Consultant, deeply engaged in the local business community and makes a damn good salsa! Not only has he’s worked for himself longer than any other company, he’s spent his whole life creating opportunities for himself and others.

We talk about the obstacles that he’s faced as an entrepreneur, and what being Afro-Latino played a part of it. An example of what a local business owner wanted to put up on his building to commemorate the city.

And his love of sugar...

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Music by DJ PRhyme

Q1: 6:24
Q2: 13:10
Q3: 18:02
Q4: 19:14
Q5: 27:21
Q6: 31:16

The Many Faces of Aron Stevens: Actor, and former WWE Superstar

Demond Thompson — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Aron Stevens is a man of many talents. He's a former WWE Superstar, and current NWA North American Champion! In this interview, we play catch up while he answers the 6 Questions.
You'll learn:

How he got his acting start
Biggest Influences in the ring and on screen
His thoughts on his Money in the Bank Cash In
Aron's spiritual side

And wait til you hear his holiday suggestion!

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