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It has been 2 years since Chris last chatted to international bestselling author Daniel Kraus, and boy is there a lot to catch up on!Daniel is back to talk about his upcoming new release ANGEL DOWN as well as the success of WHALEFALL, including being on the set of the new movie adaptation currently in the works, starring none other than Josh Brolin.ANGEL DOWN synopsis:Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity. But his survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when he and four other grunts are given a deadly venture into the perilous No Man’s Land to euthanize a wounded comrade.What they find amid the ruined battlefield, however, is not a man in need of mercy but a fallen angel, seemingly struck down by artillery fire. This celestial being may hold the key to ending the brutal conflict, but only if the soldiers can suppress their individual desires and work together. As jealousy, greed, and paranoia take hold, the group is torn apart by their inner demons, threatening to turn their angelic encounter into a descent into hell.Angel Down plunges you into the heart of World War I and weaves a polyphonic tale of survival, supernatural wonder, and moral conflict.ANGEL DOWN is released on 29th July 2025, and will be available to order from all major retailers and stockists.Be sure to check out Daniel's website and Instagram for all his latest news and updates:Website: www.danielkraus.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kraus_author#DeadMenTalk #podcast #interview #DanielKraus

In this long-awaited return for Dead Men Talk, Chris achieves another bucket list item by welcoming his all-time literary hero, the legendary Steve Alten.Steve Alten is best known for his science fiction horror bestseller 'Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror' and the subsequent series which inspired the two blockbuster movies, 'The Meg' and 'Meg 2: The Trench', starring Jason Statham. In this interview, Steve shared his early writing journey, through the highs of writing and securing his first two-book deal with 'Meg', through the challenges faced with his Mayan Prophecy trilogy (which was the inspiration behind Chris' own Wildermoor Apocalypse series) and his experiences and thoughts about the direction Hollywood took his book in for the big screen.Steve also talks about his current works-in-progress, including the Meg series finale 'Meg: Purgatory' and 'The Loch: Heaven Lake.'For more information or to order Steve's book, including the beautifully-crafted 'Meg: Legacy' collection, be sure to check out his website: www.stevealten.comYou can also follow Steve's social media pages:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveAltenOfficialInstagram: www.facebnook.com/stevealtenofficialX: www.x.com/meg82159To keep up-to-date with Chris' latest podcast and writing news:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMTPodNetInstagram: www.instagram/thestorymanukTikTok: www.tiktok.com/thestorymanuk#DeadMenTalk #podcast #interview #author #SteveAlten

Mikaela Duffy is a New York-based award-winning playwright, actor, voice artist and author of the incredible upcoming fantasy novel, 'The Mistport Guardians: The Stolen Child'. In what ended up being one of the most entertaining and heart-warming episodes of Dead Men Talk to date, Mikaela and Chris discuss how a cliffhanger in BBC's Sherlock inspired her to start writing, an act out of spite led to the creation of an award-winning play and an immersive D&D campaign inspired her epic debut novel. To keep up-to-date on Mikaela's other work and latest news on the release of 'The Mistport Guardians', be sure to check out her website and follow her social media: Website: www.mikaeladuffy.com Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @mikaeladuffywrites Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @thestorymanuk TikTok: @thestorymanuk Email: [email protected]

Chris welcomes fellow author Liam Jenkins to the show to talk all things writing, publishing and beyond! Liam is the writer behind the fantastic adventure novel 'Dylan McFinn and The Fury of The Sea Serpent', and discusses his writing journey so far, from his self-confessed childhood obsession with sharks and sea monsters, how his career in PR gave him the initial love for the writing craft, through to the family holiday that first inspired his book. Although 'Dylan McFinn' is aimed at a younger audience, it has already received acclaim from readers of all ages so is definitely one not to miss! You can buy your copy now from Amazon (paperback, Kindle and e-book) as well as retailers such as Waterstones, Foyle's and WHSmith's. To keep up-to-date with Liam's latest news and upcoming releases, be sure to check out his social media pages and website: Instagram: @liam_jenkins_official Facebook: @dylanmcfinnchronicles Website: www.liamjenkinsofficial.com Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @thestorymanuk Email: [email protected]

"David McCaffrey's excellent debut novel, Hellbound is one of those thrillers that keeps you glued to the page while you try to imagine what will happen next." - Steve Alten, best-selling author of THE MAYAN PROPHECY & MEG (2014) With high praise such as this from an international best-selling author behind two box-office smash-hit movies (The Meg, The Meg 2:The Trench), it is little surprise that UK-based author David McCaffrey has served as a source of inspiration for many independent authors. Being one of these himself, Chris is thrilled to finally get the chance to chat with David about his writing career, from the kernels of his first story to being mentored by Steve Alten who helped shape his debut novel, 'Hellbound'. We also hear how David's own job as an Infection Control Nurse during the global pandemic impacted his own creativity, how it affected the release of his own virus-laden chiller series 'Warmest Place To Hide', as well as his role as a publisher at the helm of Britain's Next Bestseller. Finally, we hear more about David's latest work and upcoming new release, 'One', which will be available very soon. To keep up-to-date with all of David's latest news, be sure to check out his website (www.davidmccaffrey.co.uk) and find all of his amazing books on Amazon. Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

Chris returns to the roots of the podcast by delving into not only his guest's biggest influences but also one of his own. Joining Chris today is Steve Barry, an ultra-talented entertainer from Montreal, Quebec. Steve is not only an actor but a very accomplished singer-songwriter who believes in the true art of performance rather than just singing a song. In this episode, Steve discusses his biggest influences, sharing one in particular with Chris himself - the legendary Chris de Burgh. Having already shared the importance of de Burgh's music in his work, Chris gets to hear Steve's involvement with the superstar , which saw his tribute show gain personal approval by Chris de Burgh himself! Be sure to check out Steve's website and social media pages to find out more about his latest news and upcoming shows: Facebook: @stevebarryweb and @HommageaChrisDeBurgh Instagram: @stevebarryweb Website: www.stevebarry.ca Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

For the third and final part of this mini 'Resurrected!' series, Chris welcomes to the show another fellow author, Peter White, to talk about his debut novel, 'Hidden In Plain Sight: The Blackstones.' Hear as Pete discusses his love of writing, starting with his prolific songwriting history, performing with his band and his day-job as a lighting technician in the TV and film industry, through to recalling the night that the idea for his novel came to him literally in a dream. Pete also gives us a little insight into where the 'Hidden In Plain Sight' trilogy will lead us and the inspirations behind it. You can order your copy of 'Hidden In Plain Sight: The Blackstones' NOW, available for Kindle directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BHTXCFCS In addition, the book is also available as a Podbook on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1B2cap972XNG2NJ84ANa2D?si=3edfdc8bab4b4d2f To keep up-to-date with Pete's latest news and upcoming release, be sure to follow him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/petewhitewrites/ Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Chris welcomes back one of his favourite guests of Dead Men Talk - Leicestershire-based singer-songwriter and musician, Matt Steady. It has been almost 2 years since Matt last appeared on the show, so there is much to catch upon! Check out what has been keeping Matt so busy in this time as he discusses his last 2 albums ('New Buryin' Ground' with the Grace Machine, and 'his live-recorded album, 'Closer') as well as his upcoming new instrumental release 'Presence', which is currently available for pre-order and will be released very soon! To pre-order 'Presence' and check out all the ways you can support not only the release of this album, but also to buy all of Matt's back catalogue and merchandise, be sure to check out his website www.mattsteady.com Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

Daniel Kraus is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborative works with Hollywood film-makers Guillermo del Toro and George A. Romero, including 'Trollhunters' and the Academy Award-winning 'Shape of Water'. Check out this awesome interview as Daniel discusses not only his best-known work but also his brand-new upcoming release, 'Whalefall'. 'Whalefall' is due for release on August 8th 2023 and can be pre-ordered on all major stockists now! To find out more about Daniel and his latest news, be sure to check out his website and social media, below: Website: www.danielkraus.com Twitter: @DanielDKraus Instagram: @kraus_author Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

So here it is, the final episode of what has been a truly amazing podcasting ride! Chris bids farewell to Dead Men Talk in spectacular fashion, by welcoming a very special guest back to the show - audiobook narrator, voice actor and musician, Dave Jackson! Many will already know Dave as the voice behind the audiobook of Chris' own horror novel 'A Necessary End' and appeared in the final episode of the very first season of Dead Men Talk back in 2020. Dave is back to chat about all of the exciting projects he has been working on since, including many more audiobook successes with the likes of sci-fi author M.R. Forbes and his return to live music with his ghoulish band, October Rising. As a special treat, within this episode is also an announcement of further projects Chris and Dave will be working on together! You can check out Dave's audiobook works on Audible, including 'A Necessary End' by Chris Tetreault-Blay and the 'Starship For Sale' series written by M.R. Forbes. October Rising's albums are also all available to stream on Spotify! Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

Growing up between two cultures and surrounded by music Luna Keller is a singer-songwriter with a unique perspective fueled by her curiosity and a deep connection to her emotions through songwriting. Her music is a blend of singer-songwriter, folk and pop often pushing the boundaries of those genres. Strong messages, honest lyrics and emotional vocals define Keller’s sound. Luna was a finalist in the Hollywood Songwriter Contest, a semi-finalist in the Music City Songstar Award, and nominated for the American Songwriter Contest. Released in 2022, her debut album 'Prophecies & Silver Linings' has already hit over 1 million streams on Spotify! In this episode, Luna discusses the roots of her songwriting, the artists and people around her who inspired her work, and delves into the stories behind just a few of her genuinely remarkable tracks. You can find Luna's album and EP to buy and stream from all major platforms. To keep up-to-date with Luna's latest news, be sure to check her out on social media: Facebook: @lunakellermusic Instagram: @lunakellermusic Twitter: @lunakellermusic Website: www.lunakeller.com Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

Richard Houghton is the man behind many 'fan histories' for some of the biggest bands in rock music history, having written books about The Rolling Stone, The Beatles, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Thin Lizzy and Rush to name only a few. Unlike many traditional biographies and autobiographies, Richard's books are told through the eyes of the fans, giving a glimpse into the artists' impact on their lives and just some of their treasured memories of early and historic performances. In this episode, Richard chats to Chris about where the inspiration came from for his first book and how it snowballed, leading to bands themselves commissioning him to tell their story through the eyes of their fans. In particular, Richard discusses one of his recent releases about one of Chris' all-time favourite bands, 'Lend Me Your Ears: The Fan History of Jethro Tull' which was endorsed by frontman Ian Anderson himself. Richard's books are all available to order via Amazon, Spenwood Books and via major book retailers. To find out more about Richard's latest news and work, check out his website and social media pages: Facebook: @spenwoodbooks Twitter: @spenwoodbooks Instagram: @spenwoodbooks Website: www.spenwoodbooks.com Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Chris has the pleasure of welcoming TV and movie actress and producer Val McAdoo to the show! Val drops in to chat about her career so far, starting with her involvement in the award-winning horror film 'D-Railed' (which went above and beyond the character she portrayed on screen!) through to her role in front and behind the camera on the independent movie 'Game Day' and the wonderful work she has embarked on with The Actor's Co-op, an acting school with a difference which Val co-founded with fellow actor and producer, Pete Postiglione (who also returns for a cameo appearance in this episode!) 'D-Railed' and 'Game Day' are both currently available to view on Amazon Prime Video and you can also see Val in the Amazon series, 'Certifiable'. Be sure to check out and follow Val and The Actor's Co-op on social media for their latest news and upcoming releases: Facebook: @the.actors.coop.swathmore Instagram: @valmcadoo & the.actors.co_op Twitter: @theactorsco_op Website: www.theactorsco-op.com Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @DMTPodNet Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

At 7-foot-tall, over 300lbs and a former professional wrestler adored and fear the world over, Jeff Bearden is certain a person whose mere presence commands attention. During a 30-year-plus career, Jeff competed in front of some of the biggest and most passionate (or craziest?) crowds and shared the ring with some of the biggest names in the sport. Following on from his previous chat with Chris back in 2021 over on 'Once Upon A Turnbuckle', Jeff returns to share more of the stories from his life, both in and out of the squared circle, some of which are now immortalised in Jeff's recently-released autobiography, 'The Man Behind The Makeup'. 'The Man Behind The Makeup' is available to order now via Amazon in paperback and eBook formats, as well as an audiobook over at Audible. Be sure as well to follow Jeff on social media to keep up-to-date with everything he is doing now. You can also find many of Jeff's matches on YouTube. Instagram: @jeff.bearden Facebook: @GiantWarrior Twitter: @jwbatlarge Website: jeffbearden.com Enjoyed this episode? Then please be sure to subscribe/follow and also follow me on my social media for further news of future shows. Facebook: @DMTPodNet Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Twitter: @TetreaultBlay

Author James Crookes has been writing comedy for TV and radio for more than 20 years. He has contributed to shows on BBC One, CBBC, and CBeebies, along with producing and co-presenting the Bauer Radio breakfast show, Big John @Breakfast, since 2004. In this episode, James talks about his fantastic novel 80s time-travel comedy novel, 'Do They Know It's Christmas, Yet?', the real-life events behind it and its success prompted him to extend the loveable story into a trilogy. The third instalment, 'Wish You Were Here, Yet?' is OUT NOW and can be ordered in paperback and eBook formats from Amazon. 'Do They Know It's Christmas, Yet' and its sequel, 'Did They Steal A Million, Yet?' are both also available on Audible in audiobook form. To find out more about James' latest news and work, check out his website and social media pages: Facebook: @JamesCrookesWriter Twitter: @JamesCrookes Instagram: @jamescrookesauthor Website: www.jamescrookes.com Enjoyed this episode? To keep up-to-date with all of Chris' own news and info, follow or contact him on his social media pages as below: Facebook: @DMTPodNet and @LittleBrownMoth Twitter: @TetreaultBlay Instagram: @heropsychodreamer84 Email: [email protected]