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The Dead President's Society showcases two C+ @HISTORY students discuss America's forgotten Presidents. #podcast #trending #trend #trendingvideo #history #historical #president #whitehouse #viral #video #viralvideo #trailer
Derwin and Nick discuss the differences between NASA and the United States Space Force, how political radicalization starts from a place of utter hopelessness, and the wonderful potential of space colonization of our solar system. #NASA #Spaceforce #trend #trending #colony #podcast
George Miller's 1979 'Mad Max' shows a world at the end stages of falling apart, and a new realm of monsters rising to take its place. #madmax #furyroad #movie #podcast #furiosa #miller
Civil wars happen when there's a breakdown of the status quo. When writing about interplanetary civil wars, be sure to explore what the breakdown is and why. In the Spacers Saga, after the Mars-Titan War (2294-2299), Titan was punished severely by Mars, leading the rise of radical insurrectionist factions on Titan during the 2330s.
Derwin goes off the rails and dives into an unhinged rant about the series finale of Star Trek: TNG! Why do Riker and Troi have such a weird toxic relationship? Why on earth would Worf get involved in that? Who in their right mind would follow Picard post cognitive decline? All this and more are explored!#podcast #trend #trending #trendingvideo #startrek #podcasting #startrek #startrekpicard #startrekdiscovery
In 1912, the Aliens conquered Earth.Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Riders waged a bloody insurgency for decades. Until they lost.The Rough Riders: Ramifications explores the horrors of occupation and the human suffering caused by violent insurgency. There are no winners in war, only survivors. #books #scifi #novel #character #booktube #occupation #alien #aliens #trending #trend #podcast
Veteran theatre performer Max stops by to talk about his experience working with John de Lancie at a children's theatre summer camp!#podcast #trend #trending #trendingvideo #startrek #startrektng #startrekpicard #startrekdiscovery
Survivors' guilt isn't rational. It tears at your soul, slicing your heart with the sharpest question; "Why am I alive?"Recorded during the coronavirus pandemic, Agent Z and the Zombie Slayers explores an army veteran who desperately searches for the answer as the zombie apocalypse rampages across the multi-verse. #scifi #ai #zombiesurvival #multiverse #survivorsguilt #booktube #character #soldier #army #trending #podcast
In the opening of Star Tre: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint," the godlike being known as Q proclaims to Jean Luc Picard that humanity is, "Dangerous, savage, childlike race." He was right. #podcast #trend #trending #scifi #trendingvideo #startrek #startrekdiscovery #startrekpicard
Derwin and Dan discuss how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) is the story of one homeless man named Casey Jones and his descent into madness. #turtle #turtlepower #podcast #filmreview #comic book
When I was a kid, I watched the Simpsons whenever i could in the 1990's. In the season 2 premiere, "Bart Gets An F," I saw myself so clearly in a boy who just didn't want to fail.#cartoon #thesimpsons #bartsimpson #springfield #tv #review #trending #trend #trendingvideo #podcast #podcasting
When writing about interplanetary colonies, don't just slap a building on the side of Mars. Keep in mind where in the solar system the colony is located. Humans evolved to live on the unicorn that is Earth. To live elsewhere, humans will have to adapt the surroundings. The world that takes the least effort to adapt will be the most fought over. Titan is one of the few worlds in the solar system where humans could live in relative comfort. (I.E. Titan didn't try to kill them as much.) So today, Derwin and Nick discuss Titan and its role in colonizing the solar system in the Spacers Saga! #podcast#trending#worldbuilding
In 1951, Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' examined humanity though the long arc of history, showing how the societal upheavals of yesterday become the static bureaucracy of today.#asimov #foundation #sciencefiction #appletv #books #scifi #starwars
Derwin and Dan explore the $35,000.00 cult classic Veloci-pastor! Pastor Doug transforms into a Velociraptor to fight Coke-dealing Ninja Priests alongside his prostitute girlfriend! Pour some scotch and enjoy!
Derwin and Dan go deep into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the Season 4, Episode 1 premiere The Way of the Warrior! Worf joins the cast! Sisko leads the station against General Martok and his Klingon Fleet! Which one is a Changeling? All this and more in todays episode!
When writing your interplanetary insurgency, remember that revolutions don't happen when people are happy. Revolutions happen when the status quo stops working and desperate people go hungry. Once the status quo stops, one lone person comes into view and says, "You have been wronged. Join me, and we'll make it right together." Desperate people become radicalized when one lone voice unites them against a failing status quo.
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Derwin and Dan discuss taking pictures with William Shatner at conventions, meeting celebrities at con's, and Star Trek: Discovery. #scifi #shatner #startrek #kirk #convention #trending #comiccon #startrekdiscovery
Derwin and Dan dive deep into Star Trek: Voyager! Is Janeway the best Star Trek captain from the 1990's? Is Kes the worst person in the Delta quadrant? Will the Year of Hell go down as the greatest missed opportunity in Trek history? All this and more are explored!
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Derwin and Dan go boldly into Star Trek! Today we break down our thoughts on The Mirror Universe, which series we think did it the best, and who is our favorite Mirror Universe Captain! On the back half of the episode, we dive deep into the Ferengi, and why Quark is the best character in all of Deep Space Nine!#startrek #startrekds9 #startrekdiscovery
Artificial intelligence is a new life form on par with humans. That means they'll develop a culture. That culture will have traditions and belief structures.
Derwin and Dan dive deep into the perfection that is the Star Trek: Picard series finale! Will Picard stop the Borg in time? Will 7/9 prevent the destruction of Spacedock? Will Jack Crusher die? #startrek #picard #trek #startrekpicardseason3 #picardseason3 #sevenofnine #enterprise
Derwin and Nick discuss the future of A.I. five years from now, the terrifying idea of cannibal religions, and how sometimes four characters are better than five.
The robot revolution is just beginning! In today's episode, Derwin and Nick brainstorm Facebook ad copy for their upcoming book, "Spacers: The Erebus Effect!"
Derwin and Nick go deep into the Artimes Program at NASA, Nick's weeklong Science Writing fellowship at John's Hopkins University, and Derwin foretells another prophecy about Nick's future while talking about how well the preview chapter of Spacers: The Erebus Effect performed!
On the front half of the episode, Derwin and Nick discuss if cars can rust on Mars, the feasibility of massive human settlements, and where his inspiration for the Martian colonies came from for Spacers: The Erebus Effect! On the back half, Nick gives a crash course of the future as he dives deep into the Spacers Saga lore, exploring 1987 to 2258!
Derwin and Nick discuss how a short story functions the best when every word in the manuscript supports one big idea and the importance of understanding publishing contracts from the author's perspective.
What purpose do they serve the story? Is there an action only they take that affects the plot? Characters that serve no purpose should be cut.
A soldier speaks from a place of dominance. An assassin speaks from manipulation. Derwin mostly speaks from a place of confusion. Luckily, Nick speaks from a place of quiet confidence as they delve into the characters in their upcoming novel "Shadowplay!" (Now titled "Spacers: The Erebus Effect.)
Derwin and Nick talk about the childhood origins of the Spacers Saga, evolving as writing partners, and learning how to share your imaginary friends.
Co-host of the Blanket Fort and man most likely to win a free oil change at Jiffy Lube, Nick Oakes reports in from NASA Goddard for his first full week on site! Nick has been learning how the public relations arm of the agency works with scientists to get the message of science to the American public!
Derwin and Nick go deep into the chapter six rewrite of The Europa Goodbye! Nick talks about riding off into the sunset to begin his journey at NASA Goddard, and Derwin suggests reviewing a new TV show.
Pete Barlow was voted most handsome man about town by a committee of cat ladies and is a former Drill Sergeant. Today, he stops by to help teach Derwin and Nick how to write convincing Drill Sergeants in science fiction.
Derwin and Nick discuss the deep nuances of being a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Military, and how someone who never enlisted could write a convincing Non-Commissioned Officer.
Derwin and Nick go deep into Stargate SG1 Season 2, Episode 5 "Need." Is Daniel free to date? Will his new girlfriend get him hooked on smack? Will Jack O'Neal die in a slave mine? All these questions and more are explored!
Derwin and Nick play, "Bang, Marry, Kill; The Muppets," discuss 9/11, go over developing character backstory for their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay", and then go deep into Season 2, Episode 4 of Stargate SG1; "Gamekeeper!"
Derwin and Nick dive deep into the latest work on their novel "Shadowplay." They also brainstorm new ideas for the YouTube channel. Then they go over Stargate SG1, S2:E4 "Prisoners." Then they discuss the announcement for the new Stargate spinoff on Amazon Prime.
Derwin and Nick go deep into the advantages of having a creative partner, along with discussing the second novel they have in production. Nick also talks about recent developments at NASA and Season 2, Episode 2 of Stargate SG1, "In the line of duty!"
No Stargate this week! Derwin and Nick go deep into their creative partnership on both the podcast and their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay!"
On the front half of the episode we cover Season 2, Episode 1 of Stargate SG1, "The Serpents Lair!" On the back half Nick tells a story about how his house almost burned down during the Pandemic, and Derwin goes over ideas for the YouTube channel.
Jack O'Neal knows when to shoot the gun. Daniel Jackson knows when not to. Their partnership is what makes Stargate SG1 season 1 so successful.
Today Derwin and Nick discuss season one episodes of Stargate SG-1! The introduction of the Asgardians in "Thor's Hammer." The sadness of Kowalski in "The Enemy Within." Making up for lost time in "The Torment of Tantalus." Jack O'Neil gets laid and gets old in "Brief Candle." This episode sponsored by www.dividedbyzerobooks.com.
Derwin and Nick went to college together. Now they write novels and talk about Stargate SG1. New episodes every Monday at 0700.
Stargate SG-1's pilot episode 'Children Of The Gods,' accomplishes what The Force Awakens couldn't: Take familiar characters, retell a familiar story, but advance the character arcs of its main heroes in a meaningful way.
Derwin and Nick go deep into Stargate SG1! Today we discuss season 1, episode 16, "Enigma." We also talk about the novel we're working on together called, "Shadowplay," and the work Nick is doing over at NASA.
Derwin and Nick go into mentorship and the meaning of Jack O'Neal's life in the 1994 feature film, "Stargate." Then they dig into Season 1, Episode 17 of Stargate SG1 called "Solitudes"
Dan Mertz returns to discuss Star Trek: Picard season 3! What's going on with Jack Crusher? Is Picard the real father of Weasley Crusher? Why was season 2 so very terrible? All these questions and more are explored!
Nick and Derwin go deep into writing a protagonist in genre fiction, A.I. generated content, and the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy.
Dan Hogan is an Afghanistan Veteran and host of the Billy and Dan Podcast on Spotify. Today he discusses the January 6th military response, raising a bi-racial family in the South, and the struggles of maintaining a balanced center in a polarized world.
Iraq War Veteran and family man Jose Belen stops by to talk about PTSD, readjusting to civilian life, and creating a better future for veterans.
Rooftop parties. Mice infestations. Heroin dealers. Sometimes it takes four years to finish a two year degree.
Some people go to war and see combat. Others go to war and fail at salsa dancing. (No part of this episode should be considered medical advice.)
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Dinner theater. Barracks parties. Drug dealers. Life on Rear Detachment was an adventure.
In Childhood's End, humanity is dragged kicking into the utopia of their dreams by the Overlords. The alien masters of the Earth eliminate war, poverty and pestilence. But what did the humans lose in the exchange? Is it worth the cost?
Combatives. Cocaine. Mob Violence. Basic Combat Training during the Bush years was...intense.
Published in 1968, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep shows the cost of nuclear conflict and the decay of mankind.
Senior NASA Correspondent Nick Oakes returns to discuss his love of military science fiction! Derwin and Nick go deep into Starship Troopers, The Forever War, and more!
The wages of poverty are death, Trevor Carmichael didn't want to pay the tab. He clawed out of the Lower Caste and found an Upper Caste wife. His brother Tom stayed in poverty and found the Rough Riders. Now Trevor had to choose between his new life of prosperity and stopping his brother before the bill came due.
Evan Kelly, frequent guest contributer and host of Your Favorite Movie podcast stops by to dig deep into his love of movies. Find Your Favorite Movie on Spotify.
In 2013, I published my first novel on Amazon Kindle. I found authors, editors and cover artists. It grew into Divided By Zero Books. www.dividedbyzerobooks.com
Mad Max Glenn returns to talk about his time spent in professional theatre, his love of teaching, and the weight that responsibilities can press on a person.
In 2011, I finished my four-year enlistment. It took me almost a week to drive from El Paso to Indianapolis. It was my victory lap.
Pete Barlow is the author and illustrator of "G.I. Low". Today he returns to talk about making the rounds at open mic's and acting in local dinner theatre. This episode sponsored by www.dividedbyzerobooks.com
Sean enlisted in the United States Army at age 26. After six years and one deployment overseas, he traded his Army Uniform for a Circle City Ghostbusters uniform. Now he raises money for charity and makes public appearances all across Indiana as a Ghostbuster. This is his story.
NASA intern Nick Oakes returns to talk about if aliens exist (they do, he verified it) the importance of communicating science-based principles to the public, and the recent DART mission. Find his work here: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/planetary-photobombers
Some men go to war to see combat. Some don't. Second Breakfast: A Fobbit's Tale A mini-doc about a deployment to Iraq in 2009. Produced by Derwin Gerald Lester II and Evan Kelly.
Nick Oakes spent the Pandemic working in a grocery store. He moved on to study at John's Hopkins University while interning at Nasa. This is his story.
I'm recovering from the 4th covid shot at the time of recording. It's a lot softer than shot #3, which was softer than shot #2. I also go into upcoming projects.
The Pandemic made preppers of us all. Seeing the panic buying and chaos of 2020 taught me to rely on myself as much as possible. This is my prepper journey.
After you make peace with the monster under the bed, he can go back to sleep. So can you.
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After you understand why the monster under the bed is in pain, you learn who he is: You.
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The Monster under the bed is in pain. It's up to you to figure out why.
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Before you can make peace with the monster under the bed, you have to acknowledge he exists.
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When I was twenty years old, I wrote a story about soldiers fighting zombies in a mall. Those zombies were from another universe, of course. That grew on me to the Infinite Winston Saga.
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Today we go deep into "Spacers," with writer Nick Oakes.
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When I was on my way home during mid-tour leave, I met a woman in an air port in Kuwait. We were both stuck in a sandstorm for five days, and it was "We'll always have Paris," by way of Ali Al Salem Airbase. That sparked the opening of Veterans of the Belron War, which became a memoir for my 20's. But with Robots and Space Zombies.
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In 2007, I was a twenty year old Private First Class stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia. I would spend my evenings walking down to the Huddle House on post and that's where I wrote the first draft of The Forever Sleep, which was my take on a cyber punk future of stasis tanks, virtual reality, and the men who maintain such a place.
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In a dusty office while deployed to Iraq, I wrote "When They Come For You," which showcases my love of old B-movie science fiction. We go deep in the behind the scenes of writing it. Along with that comes "You Can't Be Twelve Forever," the 13 minute companion piece, complete and uncut! Today is also the debut of our paid subscription tier, where for $2.99 you get access to Divided By Zero audio book classics and new material!
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Star Trek was the key.
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Lately I'm really enjoying the first cup of coffee in the morning a lot more than a beer at 5pm.
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In March of 2020, we were supposed to go on a beach vacation. Then the pandemic hit, and all our plans were put on hold. Now we're picking up where we left off.
The Pandemic was like being a fobbit in Iraq. Now that it's winding down, I'm shifting from a wartime mentality to peacetime, and understanding what happens next.
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On the final Pandemic Perspective, Evan Kelly returns to interview series creator and host Derwin Lester II on his perspective of the pandemic, how it reminded him of his one Iraq Deployment, seeing the political divide firsthand in his own family, and where we go from here.
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March of 2020 was a dividing line for all of us. This is what life was like before.
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The Blanket Fortress of Solitude has moved to its own YouTube channel, where it will exclusively feature pop culture discussions. Derwin will feature new science fiction stories and check ins by Derwin, along with interviews.
On the front half of today's episode, Derwin and Dan dive deep into the first five fantastic episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! On the back half, we examine the career of wartime Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi, and his utter failure to keep Anikan Skywalker from going off the rails. Do not promote ahead of peers.
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Derwin and Dan explore the $35,000.00 cult classic Veloci-pastor! Pastor Doug transforms into a Velociraptor to fight Coke-dealing Ninja Priests alongside his prostitute girlfriend! Pour some scotch and enjoy!
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Cassie Poormokhtar has been writing for a long time. She carries a notebook most of the time and lives where the seasons bleed together. She is the author of 11 Grams: Stories of Half Souls, Keeping Up With Jones and is the House Editor for Divided By Zero Books. Her podcast, " I have no idea what I'm doing," can be found on spotify.
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Joe Hicks worked as a logistics coordinator during the 2020 shutdowns, and helped keep the country fed. Then after the Kenosha riots, he left Wisconsin for the small post industrial town of Galesburg, Illinois. Now he works to revitalise his beloved Galesburg.
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Will Picard be able to go back in time and save the day? Will Q be able to hold it together? Will it drag on for five episodes too long? All this and my season 2 re-write are this week!
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The Jedi turned a traumatized slave boy into a child soldier and offered no support when his mother was in danger. Of course he gave into his anger. That's all he could count on.
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Pete Barlow is the author and illustrator of "G.I. Low". Today he stops by to tell his story. This episode sponsored by www.dividedbyzerobooks.com
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Raj Sinha stops by to talk about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns!
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Nathan Lukehart enlisted in the United States Navy in 2000, right out of high school, watching the towers fall on 9/11 while sailing back from Hawaii. He saw first hand the navy's role in the invasion of Iraq in 2003. In 2006, he switched to the Army, and spent a deployment going house to house during the surge. Nathan has been a constant presence in American foreign policy for twenty years. This is his story.
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Dan Mertz stops by again to discuss the 1990 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Is Casey Jones homeless? What's with the raw sexual tension between Shredder and Master Tatsu? Will Casey and April go the distance? All these questions and more are answered!
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Cousin Roscoe stops by to spread the good news of the bitcoin gospel, and rail at the incompetence of hippies.
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Intrepid artist Matt Sweeney stops by to talk the Snyder Cut, The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker season 1!
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When I was a kid,I watched the Simpsons whenever i could in the 1990's. In the season 2 premiere, "Bart Gets An F," I saw myself so clearly in a boy who just didn't want to fail.
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Derwin, Pete and Evan go deep into the Simpson's Movie! Top 5 episodes! Abe Simpson and the flying hellfish!
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Evan Kelly returns to talk about, "bo burnham: inside." We discuss not only how the special encapsulates the anxiety of the pre-vaccine pandemic, but also the looming threat of climate change and finding peace at the end of times.
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(This episode originally aired September 2021.) Doctor Matt stops by to give his own story, how 2020 went through the eyes of a doctor, and the state of the pandemic currently.
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(Re-Run: This episode originally aired December 2020.) Nurse Jamie Gary stops by the podcast to give a first hand account of what its like working at Covid units. We thank her for her bravery and sacrifice. To learn more about Divided By Zero Books, stop by our website: www.dividedbyzerobooks.com
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A veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard, Dustin Osborn stops by today to talk about his time as a medic during the Covid 19 response. He also speaks on his time working in a gun store, the current state of gun control laws, and where he thinks things could be improved.
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Like millions of people in 2020, Nick Sorrell got laid off during the start of the pandemic. He navigated the overloaded unemployment system and then got Covid 19, which caused him to stay in the hospital. His story is unique, but played out in a hundred million variations all over the country. I'm so glad he stopped by to tell it.
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Evan Kelly stops by to discuss how Evil Morty is a cautionary tale of income inequality, along with some favorite parts of the Rick and Morty series.
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Derwin and Dan discuss the nearly flawless soft reboot that is Star Trek: Picard Season 2, Episode 1! All your favorites return, but better thought out this time! Why is Picard unable to commit to a romantic relationship? Why is Q only able to commit to Picard? Will 7/9 get a Browncoat and complete her transformation into Malcolm Reynolds? All this questions and more in today's episode!
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In preparation of Star Trek Picard: Season 2, Derwin and Dan go over the highlights of season 1! Should Data's story have ended in Nemesis? How has Jeri Ryan looked 25 years old for twenty years straight? (Or Gay?) What's with the weird incest vibe between the two Romulan spy siblings? All this and more in today's episode!
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While recording the upcoming Picard Season 1 Review, Derwin and Dan talk about the Will Wheaton show The Ready Room!
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Dan stops by again to go even more boldly into Star Trek! Today we break down our thoughts on The Mirror Universe, which series we think did it the best, and who is our favorite Mirror Universe Captain! On the back half of the episode, we dive deep into the Ferengi, and why Quark is the best character in all of Deep Space Nine!
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Max taught children with special needs in the public school system during the pandemic. This is his story
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Dan Mertz stops by to talk about the series finale of Star Trek: Voyager, along with the current state of Star Trek in Discovery, Picard and Lower Decks!
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Between Patton Oswalt apologizing for being friends with Dave Chappell, and John Cena apologizing for the independent existence of Taiwan, how do we separate the art from the artist? Should we even do that? During the recording of an upcoming episode, Derwin and Dan discuss.
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Jason Sprenger has been the warm glass of scotch that gives voice to Divided By Zero Books. This is his story.
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Manny Cabrera is a veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard and is currently a truck driver. He stopped by to talk about his time in the service, what it was like being a truck driver during the pandemic, the joys of fatherhood and the state of the logistical supply crises that has the world scrambling for a solution. (This episode has sexually explicit stories and is for adults only.)
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Evan Kelly, co-host of Adequately Informed, stops by to talk about the state of political discourse in the United States, and how radicalizing young people into violent extremist ideologies is bad. Political violence is unacceptable, regardless if it aligns to your party's beliefs. If you think civil war is a good idea, ask a veteran who served in war torn countries. They'll tell you all about it.
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A child of immigrants, Raj Sinha is a veteran of both the United States Navy and the United States Army. Today he stops by to talk about his days on a submarine, his time as a U.S. Army Combat Medic, his struggles with addiction and the joys of being a father.
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(Re-run: This episode originally aired October 2021) In 2007, I met Brandon in Unit Supply School. He went on to be a backbone character in American foreign policy for the next fifteen years, serving in combat zones and relief missions. During all of that, he managed to find a wife and raise two amazing kids. This is his story.
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Aaron has served his country for ten years in the National Guard, and has deployed twice overseas to Kuwait. He stops by today to talk about the darker side of the military, the loneliness that comes with the job, and the difficulties of loving someone who suffers from a mental illness. We thank him for his bravery and sacrifice.
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(Re-run: This episode originally aired September 2021.) Comic book shop Comic Carnival is a cultural touchstone in Indianapolis. Owner Tim Reynolds stops by to tell the story of his store, and how the pandemic affected the industry. Find them on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Comic-Carnival-141956625888/
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I met John in 2009 during Combat Medic Training. He went on to be a police officer in Texas, and played a big role in Covid support missions. This is his story. To support this channel, check out our patreon page: Patreon.com/dividedbyzerobooks
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Some men spend their whole lives searching for their moment. Nick spends his life filling it with moments, as a Cop/EMT/Firefighter for his small town in Michigan. Men like Nick keep civilization running.
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An Indiana native turned Seattle resident, Kyle stops by to share his podcast Anachronistic, discuss what it was like being so near the C.H.O.P. protests in 2020, his hope for a reformed masculinity, and a desire to see people talk more to each other, regardless of your beliefs.
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In 2009, I met a prior service marine in Combat Medic School named Dan Mertz. Today he stops by to talk about his Afghanistan deployment, life in Texas, the great freeze in the spring of 2021, and the Covid response in his area. We also discuss the importance of getting along with people you might disagree with, and that in the end we all want the same thing. Peace. Also Money. Booze is nice. But peace is good too.
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Eli Lynch deployed to Iraq as a truck driver for the United States Army. Now he's a beloved husband and father of two, raising chickens. This is his story.
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Agent Z's demons catch up with him. Check out A Slice of Death here: https://www.amazon.com/A-Slice-of-Death/dp/B079TGNQ3B
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Once upon a timeline, three super heroes defended their Earth against the Zombie King. They lost.
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Far across the multi-verse, the Zombie King travels among timelines, consuming billions in his wake. There is one man who hunts him: Agent Z!
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From January 24th to February 7th, Agent Z travels across the multi-verse to kill the Zombie King in "Agent Z, and the Zombie Slayers!"
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In Encounter at Farpoint, Q tells Picard that humans are a insufferable, dangerous, childlike race. He was right.
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The Blanket Fortress of Solitude is the pop culture podcast at the end of the world, and the official podcast of Divided By Zero Books.
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James T. Kirk is a cautionary tale for not being able to let go of your 20's.
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After 100,000 wartime refugees were evacuated from Kabul, I was proud to hear that Indiana was hosting 5,000.
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On the 29th of December, 2021, I got the Booster Shot. Here's how it went.
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In 2002, Joss Whedon released his cult classic Firefly. It examined what it was like to be on the losing side of a civil war. As someone who grew up around the descendants of the losing side of the American Civil War, I could relate.
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Today Dan Mertz stops by to talk about the Mel Gibson 2020 Christmas classic FATMAN! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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In 1999, Kevin Smith released Dogma, a film that examined his faith journey. It inspired me to examine my own.
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The pandemic split a lot of families along political lines. Let's talk about it.
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In 1994, Kevin Smith released his debut movie Clerks. In 2004, I found the ten year anniversary edition Clerks X. It changed my life.
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Final Formation. Total time in service: 13 years.
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In 2011, I got lost on my way to College and enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard.
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Going from active duty Army to the Community College was a weird transition.
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In the Spring of 2010, I wrapped up my Iraq Deployment at COB Adder.
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In the summer of 2009, I met up with the 47th Transportation Company in Al Asad Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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In late Spring of 2009, I flew back to Fort Sam Houston to give Combat Medic Training another go.
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For eighteen months, I was stationed at the home of the Army Signal Corps.
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In Spring of 2007, I left for advanced individual training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio Texas to be a U.S. Army Combat Medic.
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In 2006, I enlisted into the United States Army. This is my basic training story.
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If the monster under the bed goes back to sleep, so do you. Find Cassie and "I have no idea what I'm doing," here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z14F1oaOa886PeR7ays5w?si=EIvHQUdtStuchan5E7rXBw&dl_branch=1
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I'm so frustrated. This is me ranting about society and sacrifice. I was actually in the middle of recording something else, and stumbled into this rant, so I made it a separate piece.
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In June of 2021, the world began to open back up to us. The pandemic, in America at least, seems to be relaxing. Now we have to figure out how to be people again.
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I get free 5G WIFI now.
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The pandemic still sucks. Thirteen month of social distancing really sucks. Lets talk about it.
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The pandemic sucks. After eight straight months of running on anxiety and fear, I am burnt out. That's ok if you are too. Lets talk about it.
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