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March 13, 2014
March 3, 2014
Labyrinth 64 – Leah Jones
Leah Jones is a Vice President at Olson Engage, where she works with large brands on their social media efforts and development. She’s also a longtime Twitter friend. In this episode she and I talk about how we both killed our Twitter accounts, and why it was for the best. For reference, be sure to check out her treatise on the subject “The Technology Doesn’t Use You.”
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February 22, 2014
Labyrinth 63 – Todd Keisling
Todd Keisling is the author of A Life Transparent and The Liminal Man in the Monochrome Trilogy. Ugly Little Thing, his new series of short stories, has just begun release. You can find links to all of Todd’s books at toddkeisling.com.
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February 13, 2014
Labyrinth 62 – Myke Cole
Myke Cole is the author of the Shadow Ops series of military science fiction. The latest book in the series, Breach Zone, just released in January 2014. Myke and I shared a whiskey and a vodka and soda in Williamsburg one Saturday to talk about writing, discipline and the characters of his novels. You can find him and links to all his books at http://mykecole.com
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December 23, 2013
Labyrinth 61 – Bryan Camp and the Jorge Luis Borges Holiday Special
Bryan Camp is a writer of speculative fiction and graduate of the Clarion West workshop. He lives in New Orleans. In this episode of the Labyrinth, Bryan talked about the value he found in obtaining an MFA in creative writing, and pursuing a writing career while also working as an English teacher. And — surprise! – In this episode of the podcast we bring you the 2013 Jorge Luis Borges holiday special. Bryan and I devote the second half f the hour to the works of the later Argentine writer. As we head into the new year, there’s no better writer to suggest the possibilities of time and space as Mr. Borges.
Related links
If you want to check out all the Borges short stories and background material mentioned in the show, here you go. Happy holidays
Jorge Luis Borges Wikipedia entry
Jorge Luis Borges books on Amazon
The short stories:
Tlo?n, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
The Aleph
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December 18, 2013
It’s official: The Labyrinth is now at labyrinthpodcast.com
It’s true.
Starting today, you’ll be able to listen to The Labyrinth at:
Of course, if you’re an iTunes, user, you can always just subscribe to get new shows automatically.
This week I am recording a very special show for the holiday. That episode should arrive by Saturday, Dec. 21. Stay tuned!
Also, look at our hot new logo.
December 4, 2013
Labyrinth 60 – Abel James
Welcome back, Abel! Abel James is the host of the podcast “Fat-Burning Man,” one of the most popular health podcasts in the iTunes store. He is back on The Labyrinth to tell us about his companion app, which has also blazed on the charts in Apple App Store. In this episode we talk about recovery, and how it can help writing, health and well-being. I also reveal updates about my working life and some new info about The 13 Secret Cities.
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November 15, 2013
Labyrinth 59 – Laird Barron
Laird Barron is an award winning author and poet, much of whose work falls within the horror, noir, and dark fantasy genres. HIs latest book is “The Beautiful Thing that Awaits Us All.” This short story collection forms a trilogy with his earlier books “Occultation” and “The Imago Sequence.” He is the author of two novels and is the winner of the Shirley Jackson award. He lives in the Hudson Valley.
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October 28, 2013
3 NYC Halloween day trips that are actually worth your time
I have mentioned before in this blog that I love the month of October. It ends in Halloween and it leads into Dia de Los Muertos, and what can beat that?
There’s a lot of chaff to cut through, when it comes to Halloween. Sure, there’s plenty of parties, and most coffee shops will serve you a syrup concoction they call a pumpkin spice latte, but that still leaves one wanting a better experience. If you’re looking for something more seasonal (but edifying in some sort of cultural or intellectual way), well check this stuff out:
Do your own walking tour of haunted spots via the Bowery Boys
There’s not question about it. The Bowery Boys produce the most fun and informative NYC history podcast. And each year they knock out a great Halloween-themed show. If you want to avoid crappy haunted tours and also feel like you’re getting an intimate look at the city’s haunted history, just pop the show into your phone, throw some headphones on, and visit the multiple locations across the boroughs to see some of the most haunted places and architecture in the city. And you don’t even have to tip.
Visit the Morgan Museum and Library’s Edgar Allan Poe exhibit
For a great look at Halloween as seen through a literary prism, you can’t beat Edgar Allan Poe.
This exhibit on Poe’s papers and writings will not only rekindle your love for his macabre contribution to literature, but it will remind you that his spirit lives on through this objects, as well. I found his handwritten notes and letters eerie. He even used a very distinct roman script to submit stories for publication.
Edgar Allan Poe: Terror of the Soul – The Morgan Library & Museum.
And as a bonus, you can jump right into Dia De Los Muertos
Take a train on Nov 1 or 2 right into Sunset Park, where a large concentration of NYC’s Mexican community lives. Though many celebrations for Dia de Los Muertos will happen inside people’s homes, you should still visit this vibrant neighborhood and check out the panaderias, where you can get the traditional pan de muerto (bread of the dead) to celebrate the return of the spirits into the world of the living.
If you’re in Manhattan, you should check out Mano a Mano (an organization devoted to Mexican arts). They will be organizing a community based ofrenda. The ofrenda is an altar that’s used in Mexico to welcome the dead back on Dia de los Muertos.
So there you have it. You don’t have to be dragged to crap events during this season. I didn’t put any nighttime events on this list because things get really subjective once we start talking about Halloween parties, parades and such. If you want to discuss those, send me a tweet at @urraca.
Go do the good stuff, okay? And if you spot any amazing stuff, tag it #13SC!
October 24, 2013
Labyrinth 58 – Becoming a Supple Leopard with Kelly Starrett
Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, and the creator of the website MobilityWOD.com. He is also the author of Becoming a Supple Leopard:The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance.
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