The guys talk with fellow author Stevie Collier, and in general go on tangents while staying on subject. It's a delicate balance.Don't forget to join us at the Kickass Readers Guild on Facebook: https://goo.gl/TLJSFHStalk Stevie here:http://

S2E1: Beginnings

Jan 19th, 2019 1h 2m

RJ and Joshua are back for their first episode of 2019, appropriately titled Beginnings! We'll be talking all things that start, why it impacts us, and all our normal segments. It'll be a blast! 3...2..1...Don't forget to join us at the Kickas

S1E13: Holidays in Speculative Fiction, the Christmas Special

Jan 3rd, 2019 1h 11m

RJ, Josh, and Tiger talk holidays in spec fic, their own traditions, and all the regular segments. The last one of the year? Come on, we HAD to do a Christmas Special!

S1E12: Space Anomalies and Apocalypse with Allen V. Chessman

Dec 12th, 2018 1h 3m

Allen V. Chessman joins the gang as they talk about the final frontier... Anomalies... and the Apocalypses... Where to find Allen:https://allenvcheesman.wixsite.com/al...https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAllenV...https://twitter.com/AllenVChees

S1E11: Creating Characters Readers Love with JD Franx

Nov 5th, 2018 1h 9m

The fellows talk to author JD Franx about creating characters that readers love.Where to find JD:http://jdfranx.comhttps://m.facebook.com/JD-Franx-Author

S1E10: Villains vs. Antagonists with Andy Peloqui

Oct 8th, 2018 1h 3m

The guys told with fellow author and podcaster Andy Peloquin about the thing that is almost as import as your hero - and who sometimes is the hero - the villain! And what the difference is between a villain and an antagonist. http://andypeloqui

S1E9: Covers and Cover Design with Christian Bentulan

Sep 13th, 2018 1h 3m

Today Tiger and RJ are talking to Christian Bentulan - Cover Designer! He's both our first cover designer AND our first international (outside of US) guest on the show! We've still got our normal segments, weapon of the week and news we found,

S1E8: Realism in SciFi and Fantasy with JT Williams

Jul 24th, 2018 1h 15m

The guys are joined by USA Today Bestselling Author JT Williams, where they discus Realism in Scifi and Fantasy. Could a 30 year old human best a 300 year old Elf? Could a spaceship really travel through a wormhole? The KARP keeps it real today

S1E7: Dragons

Jul 10th, 2018 1h 4m

Joshua C. Chadd and RJ Batla discuss one of the most epic of topics, and something near and dear to most sci-fi/fantasy lovers - Dragons! Grab a listen and hear the roar! (or whatever sound your particular dragon makes)Don't forget to join us

S1E6: Dragonband and Shared Worlds with Joel Norden

Jun 13th, 2018 1h 8m

Ryan and Josh talk with Dragonband creator and author Joel Norden about his shared world, Dragonband and others. Plus all the other craziness that always happens. TANGENT!Don't forget to join us at the Kickass Readers Guild on Facebook: https:

S1E5: The Art of the Short Story with Valerie Lioudis

Jun 5th, 2018 1h 8m

The guys talk with fellow author Valerie Lioudis about the subtle art and science of the short story, as well as zombies, post apocalyptic stuff, umbrella swords, and a lot more!Don't forget to join us at the Kickass Readers Guild on Facebook:

Kickass Readers Podcast S1E4: Martial Arts in SciFi Fantasy with Whit McClendon

May 23rd, 2018 1h 1m

RJ Batla and Tiger Hebert discuss Martial Arts in scifi and fantasy with Sifu Whit McClendon. We also get to see the Jidaan, a weapon of his own invention. Come hang out and enjoy the fun!

S1E3: Death in SciFi/Fantasy

Apr 25th, 2018 1h 5m

Join Joshua C. Chadd and RJ Batla as they talk about Death. In books of course! Plus the usual segments. Weapons of the Week: Glock 19 and the Hunga Munga. This is the last episode for Joshua for 2 episodes, so be sure to join us and have some

Kickass Readers Podcast S1E2: Magic with Tiger Hebert

Apr 12th, 2018 1h 4m

Join RJ and Joshua as they talk Magic and Magic Systems with guest Author Tiger Hebert!

Welcome Intro Episode!

Mar 29th, 2018 2m 20s

This is a short welcome video to explain our channel. It includes our fun little intro and outro videos (that we use for the podcast versions of the videos) and what you can expect from each video.

Kickass Readers Podcast S1E1: World-building

Mar 28th, 2018 1h 2m

Inaugural Episode! Join Joshua C. Chadd and RJ Batla as they discuss sci-fi/fantasy news, weapons of the week (Colt 45 Peacemaker and Katana), and everything they can think of on world building during the creative process. Join the adventure!

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