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The Writers Block

The Writers Block

By: 8Sparks Media
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The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production.

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  • Chap73: Arctic Argonauts with Keith Talbot again! [sci-fi]
    Apr 14 2025

    Our longtime episode artist, Keith Talbot, returns to discuss comic creation, AI art, and joins us in a brand new fully improvised tale about arctic explorers fighting off bears and discovering otherworldly entities buried beneath the ice.

    Keith's artwork can be found @
    http://www.Ktalbot.co.uk
    And you can follow him on his Facebook page @
    https://www.facebook.com/KTArtAndPhotography/

    Support the show

    Follow us on YouTube @
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_1YUBI_RgCsA85K2UTAPg?sub_confirmation=1

    Brought to you by NerdCore at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.nerdcoremaine.com/
    And R Card Place, also at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094014247014
    AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
    mnigroservices@gmail.com

    Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
    https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
    And Shaun J. Nigro @
    http://www.shaunjnigro.com

    Follow The Writers Block on Meta @
    https://www.facebook.com/thewritersblockofficial

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Chap72: Prison Schemes with Jeff Beesler! [comedy]
    Mar 25 2025

    Author Jeff Beesler joins us in a convo about his many published novels, and a brand new fully improvised tale about a woman with a knack for money-making schemes..and mushrooms.

    You can find Jeff's work on Amazon @

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09GTYKR5B

    Audible @

    https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Jeff+Beesler

    Facebook @

    https://www.facebook.com/share/167b17bnSs/

    and on TikTok @

    https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffreybeesler

    Support the show

    Follow us on YouTube @
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_1YUBI_RgCsA85K2UTAPg?sub_confirmation=1

    Brought to you by NerdCore at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.nerdcoremaine.com/
    And R Card Place, also at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094014247014
    AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
    mnigroservices@gmail.com

    Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
    https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
    And Shaun J. Nigro @
    http://www.shaunjnigro.com

    Follow The Writers Block on Meta @
    https://www.facebook.com/thewritersblockofficial

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Chap71: Vulture Golem with Christine Akridge! [horror]
    Mar 17 2025

    Fellow Maine author Christine Akridge joins us in another ridiculous and fully improvised tale, this time about a farmer that encounters a series of otherworldly things...

    Stick around for a bonus convo at around 51:50!


    Check out Christine's books @

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-Akridge/author/B0BSB8GL5H?

    And follow her @

    https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=christine%20akridge%20-%20author

    Support the show

    Follow us on YouTube @
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_1YUBI_RgCsA85K2UTAPg?sub_confirmation=1

    Brought to you by NerdCore at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.nerdcoremaine.com/
    And R Card Place, also at the Auburn Mall
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094014247014
    AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
    mnigroservices@gmail.com

    Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
    https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
    And Shaun J. Nigro @
    http://www.shaunjnigro.com

    Follow The Writers Block on Meta @
    https://www.facebook.com/thewritersblockofficial

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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