Calling All Nerds
Mike Thayer just walked away from $10,000,000 to dedicate himself to his dream of writing children's fantasy novels. Join him as he talks to all people "interested and interesting" about writing, movies, video games, books, UFC, hunting, business, politics, and a whole lot more as he tries to figure out life and how to achieve his dreams.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 101 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
#31 - I Got a Book Deal!!!
At long, long last I can finally announce that I have landed a book deal with a major publisher!! That's right folks, Danny Double Day got picked up by Feiwel & Friends (imprint of Macmillan)! Here I…
#30 - How to Stop Mass Shootings
The first of my "conversations we should have" series, where I take on topics I've always wanted to talk about with people who have different opinions than I do. First up is how to stop mass shooting…
#29 - Chat with Brandon Mull #1 NYT Bestseller
My interview with the one and only Brandon Mull, #1 NYT Bestselling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, Spirit Animals, Candy Shop War, and Five Kingdom series. Dragonwatch 3, Master of…
#28 - 2019: Summer of Trips That Went Horribly Wrong
I regale you with accounts of two trips this summer that went horribly wrong: one where I was stuck in a cabin with 35 people while we lost the ability to use the toilet...FOUR different times and an…
#27 - Author Chat with Frank L Cole
I'm back after a long summer break with fellow middle grade author Frank L. Cole! Frank has published 13 books and counting, including his latest in the Potion Masters series, The Transparency Tonic.…
#26 - Living a Life of Adventure with the Jurgys
The Jurgys (https://www.thejurgys.com) are an amazing family that travels the world seeking and encouraging others to go on adventures. They're currently hiding treasures in all 50 states. You can fo…
#25 - Avengers Endgame Breakdown with Capt/Dr. Steve Thayer
Avengers Endgame has FINALLY ARRIVED! My brother and I break down the movie, what we liked, what we didn't, as well as discuss our lists of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ranked 1-22. We al…
#24 - Giving What You Have to Offer with NYT Bestseller Liesl Shurtliff
Liesel is the NYT Bestselling author of the Fairly True Tales series and the Time Castaway series. She has won numerous awards and her latest book GRUMP, a retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarv…
#23 - Focus on Your Goals with NYT Bestseller Jennifer Nielsen
Jennifer Nielsen is a NYT Bestselling author of The Ascendance Trilogy, Mark of the Thief Trilogy, The Traitor's Game Series, A Night Divided, and many more. One of her latest books, Resistance, …
#22 - From Mommy Blog to Middle Grade with Shauna Holyoak
Shauna Holyoak's debut novel Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers comes out on April 23, 2019. She joins me to talk about her publishing journey all the way from her "mommy blogging" days to the debu…
#21 - Whitney Award Finalist Interview - Nicholas Petrarch
In my first interview of fellow Whitney Award Finalists I interview my friend Nicholas Petrarch, author of the Clockwork Calamity series. Nick and I talk about a whole host of things but touch quite …
#20 - Failure is Part of Success with Author J Scott Savage
J Scott Savage is the author of eighteen published novels including the Farworld series from Shadow Mountain, the Case File 13 series from Harper Collins, and the Mysteries of Cove series. He …
# 19 - Landing the Big Book Deal with Author Sofiya Pasternack
Debut author Sofiya Pasternack gives a behind-the-scenes look of what it was like to land her dream agent followed by a solid book deal with a major publisher. She also talks about her debut middle g…
#18 - From Script to Screen with NYT Bestselling Author/Producer Aaron Johnston
Aaron Johnston is a NYT bestselling author, television writer, comic-book writer, playwright, and the co-creator and executive producer of the BYUtv series EXTINCT. Aaron is the co-author of the Ende…
#17 - Why I Stopped Writing with Author Jacob Gowans
Jacob Gowans is the hybrid author of the very popular Psion series and the Shadow Mountain published Tales of Light and Shadow series. In one of my most interesting interviews ever, Jacob shares how …
#16 - Persevere to Publishing with Frank Morin
Frank Morin is the author of the YA fantasy series Facetakers and Petralist. Frank shares his roard to becoming a published author with great books, awesome covers, and cool art. We talk about his in…
#15 - Overthinking Everything with Podcaster Andy Ballstaedt
Andy is the creator and host of the Andy Overthinks podcast (AndyOverthinks.com) and one of my very favorite conversationalists. We tackle everything from the controversial Gillette ad to parenting s…
#14 - Being a Renaissance Man with Stephen Gashler
Stephen Gashler is a storyteller, author, playwright, composer, and singer. He has been entertaining children and adults for over ten years through storytelling, stand-up comedy, and music. I talk a…
#13 - Year in Review with Dr. Stephen Thayer
I speak with my brother, Captain Dr. Steve Thayer about movies, video games, and TV shows in 2018. What were the best, the worst, the most disappointing, and the ones Rotten Tomatoes got wrong. I als…
#12 - Author's Perspective with Jodi L Milner
Jodi L. Milner is the author of the YA noble dark fantasy Stonebearer’s Betrayal as well as several short stories appearing in numerous anthologies and SQ Magazine.
In her community, she holds a lead…