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Shane Douglas Keene, Laurel Hightower, and Rich Duncan talk about a variety of subjects related to the horror and crime genres. We also talk to authors and other guests about different topics including books, diversity, and the craft of creating high-quality dark speculative fiction. We're also a bunch of irreverent smartasses.
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Appalachian Music Tour

Local Exposure Magazine

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In-depth Interviews with the musicians and songwriters Local Exposure Magazine found while traveling around the Appalachian region while living out of 1995 Suburban with his English Pointer, Hutt. The purpose of this project, photographing and interviewing musicians, is to collect and assemble the chards and bones of what will become the artifacts of what Appalachian music was in the 2020s.
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Shane and Rich found a new favorite author in Michael J. Seidlinger. The Body Harvest won us both over instantly, being transgressive AF, utterly brilliant psychological horror with smatterings of body horror, uber violence, and a whole twisted plot of mind-fuckery. Join us in our conversation covering an array of topics from virus chasing--it's a …
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Symone Salvino from Sincerely Symone is the guest of this informative episode. She has a full-service marketing firm but specializes in social media content and photography. Symone shares her wisdom to help others grow in their careers. We discussed how she got into public relations to how she founded her own thriving business. Please, check out he…
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Northeast Georgia-based singer/songwriter, Conrad Moore recently quit his day job to pursue his craft full time. In the episode we discuss his musical roots, inspirations and hopes for the future. Featured are four tracks from Conrad's most recent EP, includng two tracks recorded live during the podcast. Local Exposure Magazine Website Conrad Moore…
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In this episode we talk with Spencer Paul, AKA Mannequin Party. He shares the motivation and inspiration for his unique style of Indie Folk/Rock, as well as his approach to songwriting. This episode includes seven tracks, six of which are previously unreleased! Mannequin Party Instagram Local Exposure Spotify Playlist…
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We met up with the Broken String Band in a hotel room in Athens, Georgia, to discuss their craft and songwriting process. This unscripted interview is full of insight, laughter and remarkable music. The Broken String Band Website The Broken String Band YouTube The Broken String Band Spotify Appalachian Music Tour Playlist The Broken String Band Ins…
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In parts of Appalachia, the dense laurel thickets on the slopes of the high lonesome ridges are known as “Hells.” They are dark, forbidding and moody, yet what can be dangerous is also beautiful. From these hells, the same hells of their ancestors, has emerged the Laurel Hells Ramblers. Self described as Gothic Mountain Bluegrass, Founding members,…
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In this unscripted episode we talk with northeast Georgia singer/songwriter Bryant Tench. Bryant talks about the inspiration for and the story behind his new single MCT. He also discusses in depth his approach to songwriting and his hopes for the future of his music. Listen to Bryant on Spotify. Listen to the Local Exposure Magazine Playlist. Donat…
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This first episode coincides with the release of Scott Low's new album, Appalachian Blues! Listen to Scott talk about his childhood heroes and the musical discoveries that inspired him to create his latest work. Hear how his life and music changed upon leaving the frantic music scene in Athens, Georgia to move to the mountains and open Hatch Camp a…
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Katie Emma is a bubbly soul who loves drawing comics for people. She speaks to what it's like to transfer to being an independent artist in this fun and enlightening episode. Please, check out her work. My portfolio: https://www.katie-emma.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trulyavaporeon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owlburrow/ My webcomic T…
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