Hoof & Fang
Welcome to Hoof & Fang, a captivating podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the vast universe of queer stories. Join your hosts, passionate aficionados of speculative fiction and advocates for LGBTQ+ representation, Kirt Graves and Maz Maddox, as they delve into the multidimensional worlds where queer characters, narratives, and themes shine brightly.
Each episode offers in-depth discussions, insightful interviews with visionary authors and creators, and thought-provoking analysis of queer entertainment's most groundbreaking works. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer curious about diverse storytelling, Hoof & Fang invites you to explore the uncharted territories where imagination and queerness intersect, expanding your horizons and celebrating the limitless possibilities of the queer human experience. Tune in and let your imagination soar beyond the stars!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kirt starts a Patreon
Hey, guys, it’s Kirt. I am so excited (and a little scared) to share with you that after spending so much time talking to authors about their work, I’ve decided to take the leap into writing myself. …
The Final Episode: August 22, 2025
It's the end of an era...
Kirt & Maz say goodbye to this chapter of their podcasting journey with a brief walk down memory lane, and one more silly game. Stay subscribed wherever you enjoy Hoof & Fang…
Episode 89: August 15, 2025
Inspired by Overgrowth by Mira Grant, Kirt & Maz discuss the relationship between aliens and queer characters in fiction.
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Episode 88: August 8, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss upcoming changes to the podcast and Patreon.
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Episode 87: August 1, 2025
Kirt recounts his time at YA Midwest. Kirt & Maz discuss a truly wild case of TMI...or are they just prudes?
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Episode 86: July 25, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss yet ANOTHER imploding book con and whether you can ever separate the art from the artist.
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Episode 84: June 27, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss their favorite ghosts in media, ghost stories, and whether they are believers or skeptics.
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Episode 83: June 20, 2025
Kirt and Maz share their recent experiences at Arlington Pride and Pack in the Readers.
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Episode 82: June 13, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss their own experience with dreams & nightmares and how they can be used in literature.
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Episode 81: June 6, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss their time at Queers and Quills in Portland, OR.
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Episode 80: May 23, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss reverse tropes in romance and taking risks with imperfect characters.
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Episode 79: May 16, 2026
Kirt & Maz discuss their upcoming trip to Queers and Quills, as well as another publishing world controversy, the new book Silver Elite.
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Episode 78: May 9, 2025
Kirt & Maz discuss the WILD stories coming from those who attended The Million Lives book festival in Baltimore last weekend, and talk a bit more about conference red flags and green flags.
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Episode 77: May 2, 2025
Kirt and Maz discuss the relevance of book covers in the age of ebooks.
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Episode 76: April 25, 2025
Kirt and Maz discuss utopias and dystopias in fiction.
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Episode 75: April 18, 2025
Kirt and Maz discuss fictional character deaths that were earned and some that just pissed them off.
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Episode 74: April 11, 2025
Maz returns! She updates all of us on her move, the new job, and an exciting, nerdy trip to NYC!
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Episode 73: April 4, 2025 feat. JP Rindfleisch IX (w/ Gwen Tolios)
JP returns as guest host to chat with Kirt about their current obsessions! Kirt & Maz spoke with author Gwen Tolios about her work, which focuses on short-form writing.
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Episode 72: March 28, 2025 feat. JP Rindfleisch (w/ Kevin Klehr)
Kirt is joined by very special guest host Author J.P. Rindfleisch IX to discuss some of their comfort content. Author Kevin Klehr talks to Kirt & Maz about his work in queer stories across the spec f…