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That Gets My Goat 236: Thanos Defeats Truman!

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 4 Apr 2021 22:01:00 -0700

So, this is an episode that was recorded just about two years ago (the last week of February 2019) with Rish, Big, and Marshal Latham, in preparation for the release of AVENGERS: ENDGAME later that year. Rish really wanted to talk about the monumental achievement that was AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, and that, for a year, the world was stuck with the unhappy ending of all unhappy endings.

Of course, we talk about THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and also speculate a bit about where the fourth Avengers film might go. And then Rish lost the file.

But he found it again when it was far too late to be even remotely relevant, but if you've missed us and our conversations, here it is, in all its . . . glory?

You can download it HERE by right-clicking and choosing "save target".

TGMG 235: Writers Conference Call 2: The Next Step

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 6 Apr 2020 08:53:00 -0700

It's the Rish Outcast/That Gets My Goat crossover! Continuing their discussion about the writers conference Rish went to (Part One can be found HERE), Big and Rish talk about cover art, not giving up, being inspired, and the Four Yorkshiremen.

To download the episode, simply Right-Click HERE. Luxury. We used to dream of right clicking HERE!

TGMG 234: February Sweeps Challenge (Part II)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 6 Apr 2020 08:53:00 -0700

So, February came and went, with an extra day thrown in for good measure. Did Big and Rish sweep?

Did you?

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That Gets My Goat 233: February Sweeps Challenge (Part I)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 1 Feb 2020 20:35:00 -0800

So, Big has been writing like his life depends on it, and in the month of February, Rish is going to accept the challenge to write every single day. In this episode, they put it in writing.

Well, not in writing, exactly, since it's a podcast. They make their announcement official.

Well, not official, exactly, since I don't know that a notary was present, but hey, wish Big 'n Rish luck anyway.

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TGMG 232: VH1's Top 100 Hard Rock Songs

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:46:00 -0800

Hey, kids, do you like Hard Rock? Do you like our Guess-The-List episodes? Would you like to waste an hour or so of your day?

Then join Rish Outfield and Big Anklevich as Big tries to identify VH1's list of 100 Best Hard Rock Songs!

And if you liked this one (which I doubt), let us know. It could always be Rish's turn to guess!

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TGMG 231 The (Other) Top American Books - Lost Episode

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:38:00 -0800

"On the go!" - Big Anklevich

"This is the worst episode we've ever done." - Rish Outfield

In March of 2017, Big and I recorded this episode during a road trip, and I thought it turned out so poorly that I never released it.* But at the same time, I never deleted the file.

Well, I decided to listen to it the last time I went camping, and after the first ten minutes or so, I decided it might be entertaining, at least to me and Big. So, here is Big and me discussing the books that shaped America. At least, the books after the most important ones.

Whether you agree with the list, and our thoughts about the books on it, I'm sure we can all agree . . . that the sound DEFINITELY makes the episode unlistenable.

Download the episode by right-clicking HERE and choosing save link or target as.

*Also, the audio quality is slightly worse than terrible.

That Gets My Goat 230: Lost & Frowned

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 22:16:00 -0700

When Rish went into a bookstore and saw Orson Scott Card's new book "Lost and Found" on the shelf, he thought, "Hey, I wrote a story called that once." But when he read the description of the book, he thought, "Hey, I wrote a story with that plot once."

Just that week, he had started work on a sequel, but now he wondered what the point was. What does Big say? What do you say? What might Orson Scott Card say?

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TGMG 229: Bumblebee Or B Minus

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:48:00 -0700

Yeah, it happened. Rish broke down and saw a Bayverse Transformers movie.

But don't worry, Big Anklevich still has his integrity.

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TGMG 228: Spider-Man MCU No More

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:37:00 -0700

Uh oh, Mommy and Daddy are fighting again. What will poor Peter Parker do? Sony and Disney have failed to come to an agreement on Spider-man, and now Sony says it's going to walk away, take their ball and go home, and Spider-man will no longer be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What does that mean? Can things possibly still work out? And if they don't, is there any hope for Spider-man? We talk about those questions and more on Today's That Gets My Goat.

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TGMG 227: Spider-man: Far From Done Talking

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:35:00 -0700

This may be our longest--and latest?--episode yet, wherein we discuss SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, its spoilers, and its implications.

It should have been done long ago (and perhaps split into multiple shows), but Rish wasn't able to get to it until now. We assure you he'll be much quicker in getting you their review of the recent LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT, starring Lon Chaney and Marceline Day.

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TGMG 226: Killjoy Story

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:34:00 -0700

Big and Rish get together in the flesh(!) to talk about TOY STORY 4.

Which one didn't want to go see it? Which one hates the Disney live-action remakes more? Which one actually liked one of them? Which one can do a Keanu Reeves impression? Which one brings up STAR WARS first? Which one actually likes sequels? Which one can remember the name of the next Pixar film? Which one is sick of the MCU's box office record-breaking? Which one is upset by the LITTLE MERMAID remake's casting? And which one was made terribly sad by the ending of TOY STORY 4?

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TGMG 225: Pops Go The World

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:49:00 -0700

In a throwback episode to when these shows were used to complain, Rish bends Big's ear about Pop Vinyls (or Funko Pops). Does Rish compare Pop collectors to Star Wars collectors? Does Big own any Pop Vinyls? Does Rish?

If so, does that make him a hypocrite? You be the judge.

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That Gets My Goat 224: Avengers Endzone

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 23 May 2019 06:47:00 -0700

Continuing where we left off, Big, Rish, and Renee discuss AVENGERS: ENDGAME, and its ramifications (and spoilers).

It's the episode that totally burned out Renee Chambliss's voice, kids!

If you'd like to download this episode, just Right-Click HERE.

That Gets My Goat 223: Avengers Endtable

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 14 May 2019 08:04:00 -0700

Rish 'n Big get together to talk about (and spoil) AVENGERS: ENDGAME. It's the discussion too big for one episode . . . and too big for just us to talk about!

Meaning, Renee Chambliss joins us to chat about the film as well. Who's your favorite Avenger?

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That Gets My Goat 222: Muscle Shazam

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:04:00 -0700

Big and Rish talk about the newest DC Comics film adaptation SHAZAM! Was it too silly? Was it too horrifying? Where did he get that frilly cape? And how many times can Gomer Pyle say the magic word?

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That Gets My Goat 221: The Bigg Apple

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 5 Apr 2019 08:41:00 -0700

Big's vagabond shoes are longing to stray, so he regales Rish (and you) with details of his recent trip to New York City. He checks out the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Ellis Island, the Flatiron Building, the Place Where They Keep The CHUDs, the subway (oops already said that), the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial, and Broadway (twice!).

If you'd like to download this episode, just Right-Click HERE.

*No, Big doesn't spell his name with an extra g, as I'm well aware. But thanks for reminding me.

Oh, and while you've got me in a bad mood, sit down and listen to this episode like a lady or gentleman. We've worked damned hard for you over the years, providing entertainment that's, for all intents and purposes, free . . . you owe us this one.

Unless you've donated to the show or support me on Patreon. In which case, you're off the hook. Just barely.

That Gets My Goat 220: Cap'n Mar-vell

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:57:00 -0700

It's time for more Marvel Studios, kids. This time Big 'n Rish saw CAPTAIN MARVEL.

Was it Crap(tain)? Or was it Marvel(ous)? Okay, that wasn't great. But you try naming these things, week after week. See what it does to you.

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That Gets My Goat 219: Can We Fix It? (Part II)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:55:00 -0700

So, not content with the first hour, Big and Rish ask about more franchises, like Terminator, Universal Monsters, Highlander, John Carter, and the DCEU. Can they be fixed, Bob?

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That Gets My Goat 218: Can We Fix It? (Part I)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:05:00 -0800

Remember Bob the Builder asking, "Can we fix it?" in every episode? Well, today Rish and Big ask the same musical question, regarding the Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Transformers franchises.

Watch (in horror) as Rish says something positive about the Prequels and Big refuses to take his own daughter to the movies. Oh wait, it's a podcast, guess you won't be watching anything. Can you fix it?

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TGMG 217: Who Gives A Goat About Glass

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 9 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0800

or "The Cautionary Tale of M. Night Shyamalan."

Big and Rish talk about--spoilers!--GLASS, the sequel(ish) of UNBREAKABLE and SPLIT. But Rish doesn't even care if you see it. Do you?

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That Gets My Goat 216: Spider-verse, Same As the First

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:40:00 -0800

Rish Outfield, world's biggest Spider-man fan (or maybe it's world's biggest Bossk fan, maybe you should just ignore that statement), and Big Anklevich, world's biggest waist, got together (virtually) to talk about the new Spider-man animated feature film called SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Did they like the film? Did they like the animation style? Did Big Anklevich continually use annoying phrases like, "second verse, same as the first," over and over again? Find out by...you know, listening to the show.

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TGMG 215: The Crimes of Biggenrish

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 5 Dec 2018 06:29:00 -0800

Big and Rish talk about the newest "Wizarding World" installment, The Crimes of Grindelwald. How does it measure up to other famous spin-off series? See how many times they bring up the Prequels, just for a laugh.

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TGMG 214: Stan, The Man

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:53:00 -0800

It was with sadness that we heard about the passing of Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics. So, Big and I got together with fellow comics fan Marshal Latham, to talk about the late, great writer and creator.

Excelsior!

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TGMG 213: I Shouldn't Have Said That

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:43:00 -0700

Warning: So (potentially) offensive we disclaim it twice!*

Rish and Big discuss the firing of James Gunn from the third GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY film over incendiary tweets he made years ago. Then their heads start turning...can everyone's past words come back to haunt them? Are jokes no longer fair game?

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*Or thrice, if that warning counts.

That Gets My Goat 212: Wasps Are The Skinheads Of The Insect World

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 1 Aug 2018 06:47:00 -0700

It's Marvel's last entry in the 2018 books, the sequel to 2015's improbable hit, Ant-Man. This time he's got a super heroic friend called the Wasp fighting at his side. In that spirit, Rish Outfield got together with his super heroic friend Big Anklevich to talk about the film, and how it made them feel deep inside in their special place.

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TGMG 211: Rock The Quote (Marvel Studios)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:06:00 -0700

In honor of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's tenth anniversary, Rish brings Big (and you) another episode of nobody's favorite game show, "Rock The Quote." Fake Arnold Schwarzenegger presents 33 quotes from Marvel Studios films . . . can Big identify them all?

Can you?

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That Gets My Goat 210: Solo, Sweet Chariot

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 22:06:00 -0700

So, way too soon for Big and Rish, the new STAR WARS movie has hit theaters. Here's their feelings, as well as a bit about its lackluster first weekend at the box office.

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That Gets My Goat 209: Infinity Snore

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 23 May 2018 08:39:00 -0700

Rish and Big finally talk about AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Tons of spoilers, right out of the gate, as well as talk about the music, its surprises, what may follow, and plenty of tangents in between.

Note: Wow, sorry about the lateness on this one. The editing was bad enough I nearly called this episode "Infinity Chore."*

Thanos demands that you download this episode by Right-Clicking HERE.

*Then I was going to split it into two halves, and the second would be called "Infinity More." I'm still not quite pleased with the title (I considered calling it "Infinity Rapport," since we're in such agreement, and if we had been just a tiny bit more vulgar, maybe "Infinity Whore"). Ah well, better luck next show.

That Gets My Goat 208: Nostalgia Player One

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 5 May 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Big and Rish talk about a couple of trailers Rish saw, and what he deems "The Nostalgia Wave. Or maybe he didn't. Regardless, Big likens it to the recent READY PLAYER ONE movie adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg, and directed at . . . ?

Also, murder was the case that she gave the Dunesteef boys.

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TGMG 207: Embarrassment of Riches (lost episode)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 7 Apr 2018 06:30:00 -0700

Oooh, look what the tide brought in: another lost episode of the show!

In this one, Big and Rish talk about all the many options of superhero/comic book films and television, and how there's really too much of it to take in.

Special thanks to Vincent Losacco, for discovering this episode floating just off the coast of Portland.

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TGMG 206: Writers Blockheads

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:49:00 -0800

So, not long ago, Big announced a mini-Broken Mirror story writing exercise between Rish and him. But it was mostly to get the boys to start writing again.

And what do writers do, children?

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TGMG 205: That Gets My (Black) Panther

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:58:00 -0800

So, the newest (number 18) film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here, and both Big and Rish saw it. After some tiptoeing, they give it two vibranium claws up!

Correction 1: The Black Panther character was created in 1966.

Correction 2: Ulysses Klaw is played by Andy Serkis, not Gollum.

Correction 4: Ulysses "Klaw" is spelled "Klau."

Correction 5: Stan Lee is alive, and sounds nothing like that.

Correction 6: This film takes place before SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING.

Correction 7: Wang Chung was not an Adult Film star.

Correction 8: Correction Four was actually Correction Three.

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TGMG 204: The Last Porg

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:36:00 -0800

Here is the second half of Big and Rish's long-winded conversation about STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI.

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TGMG 203: The Second-to-the-Last Jedi

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:34:00 -0800

Big and Rish saw the newest Star Wars movie and talk about it for a long time. Too long, it would seem, for a single episode.

Sorry?

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TGMG 202: Ragnarok

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 07:04:00 -0800

Big and Rish made sure to see (and review) the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You make sure to listen.

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TGMG 201: Stephen King Stubble Feature

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:00:00 -0700

So, two Stephen King adaptations were released theatrically "recently," and Rish went to both of them. Then poor Big had to too. How was THE DARK TOWER? And IT, the one you've actually heard of?

It's an episode so nice, we charged you twice!*

Spoilers, both of book and movies.

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*What? What's that? We don't charge people for That Gets My Goat? What were we thinking?

That Gets My Goat 200: All Things Must Pass

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:17:00 -0700

It's the end of an era, as Big Anklevich and Rish Outfield meet one last time to podcast before Big moves away to the Lone Star State. Big talks about his last day at work, and saying goodbye to his daily commute, and a George Harrison song on The Beatles' "Black Album."

Celebrate our 200th episode by Right-Clicking HERE and saving the file to your hard drive to listen to at your leisure.

TGMG 199: Spider-man Home-chumming

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:57:00 -0700

After a lengthy delay, Big and Rish bring you their conversation about SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING!*

Warning: spoilers. And lots and lots of talking.

Do as a spider can, and download this episode by Right-Clicking HERE.

*Nearly called this one Spider-man: Moan-coming, Spider-man: Home-slumming, and yes, Spider-man Irritable Bowel Syndrome-coming.

TGMG 198: Don't Fear the Sweeper

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:24:00 -0700

AKA "The Return of Angry Rish Outfield."

Big and Rish recount their epic feud with the dread parking lot sweeper.

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That Gets My Goat 197: Wonder "Men"

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:48:00 -0700

This is a little out of order, but I figured we ought to post our review sometime before it hits video.

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TGMG 196: Dunsteefians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:45:00 -0700

It's a little overdue (but what isn't?), but here's Rish 'n Big's review of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2. Coming up next . . . probably our timely review of GODS OF EGYPT.

Yo, spoilers.

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TGMG 195: Patterson Fails To Kill Stephen King

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:03:00 -0700

Two things: 1) this one is another "On The Go" recording, so the sound quality is quite the opposite of good, and 2) This was really hard to come up with a title for.

Basically, famous author James Patterson announced a book about a little known author from Maine, which ended up causing some kind of controversy, and ultimately, plans to release "The Killing of Stephen King" were canceled. So, we talk about that, and about writers using the people they know in their books. Where's my line, anyway?

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TGMG 194: The Show Must Go On

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 5 May 2017 21:37:00 -0700

During a lengthy drive, Big and Rish talk about road trips. Along the way, Rish has something nice to say about Scarlett Johansson, and Big has an announcement about his future . . . and the future of the show.

Warning: icky engine noise.

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That Gets My Goat 193: March Report

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 08:40:00 -0700

So, after writing every single day in February, Big doubled his writing goal for March. Rish, unwilling to stay behind (it's dark and creepy back here), went along with it as well. How did they do?

Warning: contains comments from California Rish Outfield and Hollywood Big Anklevich.

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TGMG 192: Old Man Dunesteef

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:04:00 -0700

Big and Rish go to see LOGAN, the final Wolverine movie starring Huge Ackman.

And they're still sad.

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TGMG 191: You Got the Write Stuff, Baby

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 06:00:00 -0700

Rish 'n Big went to their annual local writers conference, and come out rarin' to go.

Except Big was already rarin' to go. Remember California Rish? Well, meet Hollywood Big.

And yes, that's a New Kids on the Block reference. If you recognized it, then you are (also) old.

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That Gets My Goat 190: February?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 22:55:00 -0800

Not long ago, Big declared February to be the month he would write every single day. So Rish decided to do it too. It's DuPoWriMo!

If you wanna download this episode, just Right-Click HERE. Go ahead, I dare you.

That Gets My Goat 189: Rogue Fun

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 7 Jan 2017 11:13:00 -0800

Yeah, I know it's not a good title, but NOTHING rhymes with "rogue,"* and to call it "Rogue Scum" or "Rogue None" only works with a really bad movie.

Big and Rish go see the new "Star Wars" movie as soon as it opens, and while they didn't love it as much as you did . . . well, maybe you should just listen to the episode. Spoilers abound, of course.

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*Brogue doesn't count. Unless you're Fake Sean Connery. And you're not.

TGMG 188: Nobody's Favorite Christmas Songs

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:26:00 -0800

Rish asked some of our listeners to name a Christmas song they could do without ever hearing again, and he and Big talk (and sing) all about it. It's either our best episode of the year or our worst one. You be the judge!

Caveat 1: There's language in this one, more so than even usual.

Caveat 2: Sorry about the lateness and condition of this episode. I tried to have it done on time, but the editing program kept on crashing, even to the point where I'd open the program, and before typing a single damned thing, it would crash again. My time was running out, and the only solution I could think of was to go back to the original files, and save them over the corrupted ones, even though it meant losing most of the musical underscore and a lot of the completed editing.

And going off to the family farm for Christmas Eve meant I'd have to post the episode myself, which I don't believe has happened before. If there are any problems or major errors in the show, let Big know and we'll get it reposted the right way.

Until then, Merry Christmas. And I wasn't kidding about the salty language.

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P.S. Leslie Nielsen played Santa in ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS.

The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 23: Outtakes Bonus

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:44:00 -0800

If you didn't get enough of Big and Rish saying stuff that shouldn't be in the regular episodes, well, you might sort of enjoy these outtakes. Maybe.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 22

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

I believe this is it, kids. We made it. This is an extra-long episode . . . because you deserve it.*

*Don't like super-long episodes or Rish and Big talking about loving Pixar and hating Dreamworks/PDI/BlueSky? Well, you still deserve this.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 21

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Coming down to the end stretch, kids.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 20

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Why the d'you?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 19

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Okay, here's Rish's favorite rule. In fact, this was the one that made him want to do an episode talking about the Pixar rules.

Not more than a dozen episodes, mind you . . .

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 18

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Carrot Cake's all right.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 17

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

More nuggets of narrative wisdom!

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 16

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Sixteen is the number that comes after fifteen.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 15

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Number fifteen. I can't believe we're still at it.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 14

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Weird.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 13

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 9 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Lucky number thirteen.

Boy, I love that number.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 12

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 8 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Sick of us yet?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 11

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 7 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

It's like they know who I am and what my greatest weakness is...can it be? Are they Jedi?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 10

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 6 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Ooh, this one is fun.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 09

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 5 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Light 'em up.

Number nine...number nine...number nine...

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 08

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 4 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Here we are again, talking Pixar. This is a solid rule.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 07

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 3 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Lucky number seven has arrived.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 06

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 2 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Six. The number six.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 05

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 1 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0800

That's good advice, Marty.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 04

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Well, now we've come to Rish's least-favorite "rule" on this list. Maybe he just doesn't get it.*

*I double-checked just now. He totally doesn't.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 03

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0800

Going down the list of "Pixar's Rules of Storytelling."

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 02

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:00:00 -0800

We're doing a marathon, detailing the "Pixar Rules of Storytelling."

It might not be exactly daily, despite what 2015 Rish 'n Big imagined. But we'll still go forward, alright?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 01

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:00:00 -0800

A looooong time ago, we got together to discuss "Pixar's Rules of Storytelling," something we'd been talking about for almost as long.

Now, some of these rules are going to be extremely relevant for writers everywhere, and some are gonna be a bit more animation-centric. So we'll have a lot to say about some of them, and a little less for others. Hopefully, it'll all be entertaining (though I doubt it).

So, for the next weeks, we'll be presenting your daily marathon of That Gets My Goat-type episodes. It's not the absolute worst marathon ever . . . but pretty darn close.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 00

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:29:00 -0800

So, Rish and Big went to Rish's family cabin once, and decided to talk about Pixar Animation Studio, and specifically, about their "Rules of Storytelling."

So, each day for the next couple of weeks or so (maybe even three), they'll do an episode about each of the "Pixar rules." Join us, if you can.

Warning: some of these episodes may be short. Enter at your own risk.

*So long, in fact, that the episodes will be about as out of date as the Pixar image above.

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TGMG 187: (Doctor) Stranger Things

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 9 Nov 2016 22:54:00 -0800

Big and Rish rushed out to see the latest release from Marvel Studios, DOCTOR STRANGE. Were they Cumberbatched? Or is that too vulgar for even an "Explicit" podcast?

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TGMG 186: Abject Failure

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:45:00 -0700

"It's the show Big and Rish were too ashamed to bring you!"

Yeah, probably. Over a year ago, we went up to my family cabin in the woods (okay, by a lake) and tried our hand at podcasting there. We never went back.

This was the first of those shows we produced, and due to the shame involved, it sat unheard . . . until now.

Was it worth the wait? Hell no, Rish Outfield. But enjoy anyway.

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TGMG 185: Elsa & Finn & Poe, Oh My!

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:33:00 -0700

In this sure-not-to-be-controversial episode, Rish and Big take a look at the fan theories...nay, demands...about the Disney/Lucasfilm characters of Elsa from FROZEN and Finn and Poe Dameron from STAR WARS. They both have upcoming sequels...will the clamoring masses get their way?

Here we go.

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TGMG 184: The Podcast Without Fear Season 2

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 8 Sep 2016 21:01:00 -0700

Rish and Big finally finished up Marvel's "Daredevil" Season Two, and Big insisted they get together to do an episode about it. They also talk a bit about the new "Luke Cage" series, and about Rish's recent Comic-Con experience.

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TGMG 183: Suicide Is Painless

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:05:00 -0700

After hearing pretty ghastly things*, Big and Rish go ahead and see SUICIDE SQUAD, the latest DC superhero movie from Warner Bros.. A co-production with the tattoo industry, apparently.

*For the record, at this writing, its Rotten Tomatoes score is a 27%.

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TGMG 182: Finding Out About Dory

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:56:00 -0700

Weeks ago, Rish repaid Big's dragging him to X-MEN APOCALYPSE by dragging Big to FINDING DORY.

One of them liked it.

Oh, and a reminder: don't play this podcast in front of your kids. Unless they like foulness and racial slurs, that is. If so, I'd advise them to start a podcast.

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That Gets My Goat 181: X-men Dunesteefalypse

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 6 Jul 2016 19:13:00 -0700

Without a better title than that, Big drags Rish to the new X-MEN: APOCALYPSE film. Explicit warning: Rish says the word "ugly" several times.

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TGMG 180: Who You Gonna Recall?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:31:00 -0700

In a move sure to offend somebody, Rish complains to Big about the upcoming GHOSTBUSTERS remake. Particularly one word of that concept.

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TGMG 179: Drivel War (what else rhymes with "Civil?")

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 3 Jun 2016 07:21:00 -0700

Big and Rish saw CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR.

And so did you, or you won't be listening.

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That Gets My Goat 178: I Only Watch For The Commercials

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 21 May 2016 08:01:00 -0700

Continuing our conversation from last time, we try to hit on every single possible TV show that comic book fans might be interested in. I'm sure we failed miserably at that as much as we do at everything else, but there should be something in there that might possibly kinda interest you.

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That Gets My Goat 177: What Else Is On?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 5 May 2016 21:25:00 -0700

It's time to talk TV. The Fall/Winter season is over and the Spring/Summer stuff is kicking off. Big and Rish talk about the amazing variety of nerd-centric TV offerings available, and do their best to touch on each and every one.

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TGMG 176: Writing A Novel In 3 Days (and Other Horror Stories)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 23:47:00 -0700

After getting a great deal of encouragement in 2015, Rish went to another writing conference this year. And for a minute or so there, Big came too.

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TGMG 175: Goatmen V Superman: Dawn of Dunesteef

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 08:28:00 -0700

Prepare to be disappointed.

Unless you've already seen the movie . . . then you're used to it.

Warning: talk of sports. Also, Spoiler Alert: there are no spoilers in this episode. Even if you haven't seen the movie, you can listen freely without worry.

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That Gets My Goat 174: Zoo-ropa

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 8 Apr 2016 22:21:00 -0700

Because you asked for it, Rish and Big went to see the new Disney CG flick, ZOOTOPIA. Did they like it better or worse than DOUGAL? Listen and see.

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That Gets My Goat 173: Scato-illogical

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 1 Apr 2016 07:11:00 -0700

The time has come, to say fair's fair. Rish has been accused--whether rightly or not--of having a particular scatological bent to his writing (and on-air conversation), and he squatted down with Big to talk about it. Does Rish have a mental fixation on this subject? Is that unhealthy?

Warning: diaper talk may ensue.

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TGMG 172: Ripples in the 'Pool

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:51:00 -0700

Big and Rish finish talking about the movie DEADPOOL.

Sadly, we didn't have as much to say as I thought we did, so Rish blathers on a little more than usual here to make sure you get your fill. Hey, consider it a bonus.
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TGMG 171: A Leap Into The 'pool

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 9 Mar 2016 21:35:00 -0800

Because you demanded it!

So, giving in to listener pressure, Big dragged Rish to see Fox's DEADPOOL. And they talked about it afterward.

Special bonus: Rish actually admits he was wrong. You saw it first here, folks.

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TGMG 170: The Force Can Be Bad Too

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 9 Feb 2016 22:24:00 -0800

So, here's our (hopefully) final episode discussing THE FORCE AWAKENS. I know it's a long time coming.*

And don't forget, we desperately need donations to help us replace our equipment (this Artoo unit has a bad motivator, look!).

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TGMG 169: The Force Is Good

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 4 Feb 2016 19:51:00 -0800

"...she learned about death through THE FORCE AWAKENS."

Big and Rish talk about positive aspects of the new Star Wars movie. Hilarity ensues, or your money back.

Listener warning: Profanity. Mention of Prequels. Rish's ignorance of sports. More profanity.

Oh, and feel free to donate to the show, so we can get new/more reliable equipment, and actually put shows out again.

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TGMG 168: The 'Steef Awakens

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:55:00 -0800

Despite forces (Forces?) arising against them, Big and Rish talk about seeing STAR WARS: EPISODE VII. They could keep this up all day, kids.

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TGMG 167: When Good Dinosaurs Go Bad

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:42:00 -0800

Rish and Big finish their conversation about Pixar's THE GOOD DINOSAUR. Unfortunately, the sound quality is beyond terrible.

Feel free to turn it off if it's too bad to listen to, but is this better than what happened with the next episode, where the recording didn't work at all?

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TGMG 166: Dinosaur, Good?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 5 Jan 2016 21:17:00 -0800

Big and Rish finally get out to see Pixar's THE GOOD DINOSAUR. And it ain't pretty.

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TGMG 165: Supergirl, You'll Be A Woman Soon

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:48:00 -0700

Big and Rish both saw the "Supergirl" pilot, and want to talk about it. Warning: the S-word may be spoken . . . just don't tell the lawyers.

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TGMG 164: There Can Be Only One Highlander

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:35:00 -0700

Here's a blast from the past: it's a Dunesteef On The Move! Back in January 2014, Big sat down and watched HIGHLANDER, then Big and Rish took a drive to Las Vegas and talked about it. It's not a long episode; you can force yourself to make it through. Come on, you owe us that much.

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That Gets My Goat 163: Comic-Con 2015 Recap

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:11:00 -0700

After missing it last year, Rish tried extra hard to get to San Diego for Comic-Con this year. Was this year any different?

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That Gets My Goat 162: FlaShield Season Wrap-ups

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:00:00 -0700

Since Big and Rish are (ostensibly) writing novels this summer, here's another sorely-out-of-date episode. Having watched all of "The Flash"'s first season, and all of "Agents of SHIELD"'s second, they talk about both of them, especially the season finales. Spoilers overflow.

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That Gets My Goat 161: (R)Ant Men

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:51:00 -0700

Again, a little too late to do anyone any good, Big and Rish talk about Marvel's latest release, ANT-MAN. Even though the movie wasn't (technically) a sequel to AVENGERS 2...this episode is.

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TGMG 160: The Tipping Point

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 22:36:00 -0700

So, Big has lots of money to eat out on vacations. But how much of that money should go to tips? Is it okay not to tip, or does Rish just lack empathy?

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TGMG 158: Community - A Bird's-eye View

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:57:00 -0700

When the weather got warm, Big and Rish went on a hike. With no agenda, Big wanted to talk about "Community." This is pretty much live, only editing out the racial slurs.

Oh, sorry about the mix-up in episode order. This was supposed to drop first, but somebody made an executive decision.

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TGMG 159: Podcasting - The (Ugly) Truth

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 29 May 2015 07:17:00 -0700

This is something of a meta-cast about our shows and ourselves. Man, I really wanted this episode to come out before now. But that damned Avengers movie . . . sigh.

Okay, this is what they used to call "a very special episode" of Blossom. We're gonna talk, Big and me, about how things really are, when it comes to our writing, and when it comes to our podcasts (together and apart). An intimate conversation, as though no one else was listening. This shit may get real.

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TGMG 157: That Gets My Age of Ultron

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 6 May 2015 22:18:00 -0700

Oh, that movie came out. Sure you heard about it.

Big and Rish rushed out to see it, then they rushed to podcast about it. Spoilers abound, as well as gushing and nit-picking. See you on the other side.

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TGMG 156: The Podcast Without Fear

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:12:00 -0700

Big and Rish watch and discuss the first episode of "Daredevil," the Marvel Studios/Netflix collaboration that you have probably already finished.

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That Gets My Goat 155: A Novel Approach

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 03:59:00 -0700

Rish talks about the writers symposium he attended, and he and Big discus the possibility of writing a novel this year. And twins?

Also, the first appearance (and hopefully the last) of a new character on the show: California Rish!

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TGMG 154: Because of A-Holes

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 06:30:00 -0700

It's another one of those rambling, whiny TGMGs like we used to have. Today, Rish and Big complain about A-holes, and the terrible waste of human creativity that is arrayed to thwart them.

Warning: may include some potty humor, or at least talk about potties, probably not all that humorous.

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That Gets My Goat 153: You're Getting Old

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:30:00 -0700

Welcome back to the kind of TGMG we used to have, where Rish and Big complain about something! This time, it's about aging and the body's refusal to do what it used to. And, at no extra cost, rainy, staticky, terrible sound!

Warning: may include some Louis CK.
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TGMG 152: The First of Two Parts

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 06:00:00 -0800

Hey kids, remember when each episode of "That Gets My Goat" consisted of Rish complaining to Big about something he didn't like? Well, you're in for a flashback from the rash-sack! In today's episode, Rish complains about the new(ish) trend of turning one movie into two movies (or worst, three). To be conti--

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That Gets My Goat 151: Viva La Resolution!

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:30:00 -0800

So, Rish and Big have finally gotten together again, and in honor of the New Year, they look ahead and make a couple of goals. Wish them luck.

Indeed, wish yourself luck while you're at it.

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That Gets My Goat 150: Super Crowded Calendar

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 9 Dec 2014 21:13:00 -0800

Sony made an announcement. Then Fox made an announcement! Then Warner Brothers made announcement too!! Then Marvel made an announcement as well!!?!

Sorry guys, my calendar is a little full, I don't know if I can fit this all in.

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That Gets My Goat 149: Rowling in the Deep

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:01:00 -0800

Once, Big and Rish both read J.K. Rowling's non-Potter books at the same time. And once, they talked about it. And talked. And talked.

The end.

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TGMG 148: Agents of STEEF (Season Two)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:33:00 -0800

So, Big recently caught up with ABC/Disney/Marvel's "Agents of SHIELD" series, and was keen to talk to Rish about it, who had watched them when they aired. They discuss (and spoil) the first season (and a couple season two episodes) of the show.

Skye in the red dress.

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13 Nights of Halloween 13: "From Another World" Post-show Discussion

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Big, Rish, and Bryan Lincoln talk about the project, and little green men.

Warning: may include science.

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13 Nights of Halloween 12: "From Another World" by Rish Outfield

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Rish took it upon himself to write an audio drama for the final nights of this marathon. Is it inspiration...or madness?

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13 Nights of Halloween 11: Podcast Called Witch

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Well, we've pretty much reached the end of our marathon, and Rish doesn't know if he wants to run this episode or not.

But hey, what else is he going to do?

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13 Nights of Halloween 10: Ghostly Tales Part the Second

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Big and Rish continue their own, and listeners' spooky stories. Aren't you scared?

Well, that's just fine.

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13 Nights of Halloween 9: Halloweestmas Lights

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Getting tired, folks. I'll be honest with you.

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13 Nights of Halloween 8: Ghostly Tales 1

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Rish and Big will try to bring you a couple of scary tales, including a couple provided by helpful listeners. Warning: may include gluten.

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13 Nights of Halloween 7: Scenes from a Scary Movie

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

What? What's this? Who are you? How did you get here?

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13 Nights of Halloween 6: Rockin' with the Devil

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Only somewhat related to the urban legends topic, Rish and Big briefly talk about the Rock Music = Satan hysteria of the late Seventies/Eighties. Rish wishes he had talked more about how Depeche Mode contributed to Mephisto's plans.

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13 Nights of Halloween 5: The Pumpkin Spice Must Flow!

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Big is disturbed about the recent onslaught of all things Pumpkin Spice.

But why aren't you?

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13 Nights of Halloween 4: A Friend of a Friend...

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Rish Outfield and Big Anklevich continue their daily podcast about their favorite holiday!

One of Rish's favorite things--besides Pepsi-Cola, frogs, inappropriate jokes, and mammary glands, that is--are Urban Legends, aka "Friend of a Friend stories."

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13 Nights of Halloween 3: Monster Cereal, Anyone?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0700

Growing up with a hundred and sixteen brothers and sisters, Big never once got a chance to try any of the famous(?) monster cereals. Now, in 2014, he's gonna rectify that injustice.

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13 Nights of Halloween 2: Spookiness 201

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:42:00 -0700

In a continuation from last night, Rish and Big talk about scaring people--particularly children.

Warning: may include wailing.

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13 Nights of Halloween 1: Introduction to Spookiness

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:02:00 -0700

Oh no, Big and Rish are back with their daily tribute to All Hallow's Eve!

Unfortunately, the forces (of darkness? of light?) conspired against them and this episode--already recorded under the wire--was lost, forcing them to re-record it, and edit it on the day it was due to come out.

Hopefully, the rest of the episodes will be less stressful.

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That Gets My Goat 147: Perfectly Cromulent Live Blog-Writin'

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:00:00 -0700

Not long ago now, Big got the idea to write a story "live" on his blog. Rish did the same. Then, they did it again. Now, they discuss it, Big's ambitions, Rish's bete noir, and writing stories that, ahem, suck balls.

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That Gets My Goat 146: Let's Take Our Kids to the Convention

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 20:58:00 -0700

(aka "Khal Drogo On A Rickshaw Bicycle . . . Your Argument Is Invalid")

So, a month or so back, Big and Rish went to a convention, taking kids along. Things did not go exactly as planned.

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TGMG 145: The Guardians of the--Who??

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:58:00 -0700

Somehow, Big and Rish ended up anticipating Marvel Studios' GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY most of all the movies release this summer. How did it stack up?

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That Gets My Goat 144: Wonder Woman's New Clothes

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:30:00 -0700

Rish's obligations have put him behind on Goat and Dunesteef episodes, but he did have time to sit down with Big and talk about the costume Wonder Woman wears in the upcoming BATMAN V. SUPERMAN film. Don't worry, they insist on staying positive on this one.

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That Gets My Goat 143: Sins of Youth

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:55:00 -0700

After some kids assault Rish's car with eggs, he and Big reflect on some of their own childhood foolishness, and try hard not to sound like a couple of senior citizens.

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TGMG 142: The Edge of Tom Cruise Crazy

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 22:06:00 -0700

Rish dragged Big to see Tom Cruise's new movie THE EDGE OF TOMORROW, which, apparently, none of you saw. They talk about the movie, its time travel premise, and the reasoning behind not going to see Tom Cruise movies.

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TGMG 141: Podcasts of Future Past

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 22:00:00 -0700

Immediately after seeing the movie, Big n' Rish discuss X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. Why does Big think this movie is historically significant? Who does Rish wish was in every movie released this summer?

Take a drink every time we are the future, Charles, not them.

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That Gets My Goat 140: Ghosts of the Mind

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:56:00 -0700

Rish wants to speak briefly about his uncle's supposedly-haunted house. Can he speak briefly about anything? Big also reminds us of his wife's ability to have conversations while asleep.

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TGMG 139: The Amazing Spider-man = Number Two.

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:24:00 -0700

So, Big and Rish missed reviewing the last Spidey movie, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but they caught this new one, just for you. Did it swear them off all movies forever? Was it the worst Spider-man movie ever made? Did it compare to that other flick from last year (you know the one)?

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TGMG 138: Dream On, Silly Dreamers

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:09:00 -0700

Big and Rish watched a documentary about the end of (traditional) Disney animation, and it gets them thinking about their own dreams. Warning: talk of podcasting, writing, and--gasp!--asking for donations follows.

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That Gets My Goat 137: By Any Other Name Part 2

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:00:00 -0700

Continuing our conversation from last week, Big and Rish are joined by Sir Marshal Latham to talk about using pseudonyms in publishing.

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TGMG 136: By Any Other Name (with Marshal Latham)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 11 May 2014 17:54:00 -0700

Big and Rish are joined by the "Journey Into" podcast's Marshal Latham in this discussion of pseudonyms and alter egos, especially concerning writing and podcasting. And smut.

Introducing Toby Terwilliger!

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TGMG 135: Captain America 2: Fifty Shades of Grey 2

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 1 May 2014 21:24:00 -0700

So, having been kicked out of the library, then forced out of the park, Big and Rish take refuge in Big's car to finish talking about CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER.

Find out what their favorite parts were. Find out what Big wanted to see at the end. Find out what insignificant detail "ruined" the movie for Rish!

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TGMG 134: Captain America: Fifty Shades of Grey

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 22:23:00 -0700

So, Big and Rish very nearly didn't get to see CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER a few days ago. But they tried just as hard to do a podcast about it.

Warning: Movie spoilers up the vibranium shield.

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That Gets My Goat 133: Caricature Flaws

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:46:00 -0700

In January, Rish and Big got their caricatures drawn by a real artist (you could tell by the beret). Now come the complaints.

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TGMG 132: Where Is Thy Sting?

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:14:00 -0700

Big and Rish had a favorite musician in common in the form of Sting. In this episode, they talk about their memories of (and frustrations with) this particular Rock & Roll star/Jazz musican/Country artist/Classical crooner/Lute player.

NOTE: This was recorded last year (in Big's old house even) as what we have come to refer to as Evergreen Episodes, which are conversations we record that can be edited and aired regardless of when we get around to releasing them. Unfortunately, since that time, Sting has put out a new album, "The Last Ship," filled with songs written for a forthcoming musical play about the shipyards of Newcastle, where he grew up. If and when Big and Rish ever see this play, be assured, we'll do an episode about it.

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That Gets My Goat 131: Forcing The Muse 1 (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:27:00 -0700

"You can listen to this . . . if you want to."

This may be a treat or this may be a torture, but Rish and Big try and brainstorm a story during their drive home based on an odd experience one of them had. For well over an hour, they attempt to force the muse and come up with a great story (I put a One up there because, hopefully, we'll do this again one day). Do they succeed?

Spoiler warning: No.

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That Gets My Goat 130: A Valentine's Day Post-Mortem

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:59:00 -0800

So, how did Big's Valentine's Day go? Did Rish even bother to celebrate it? The Dastardly Dunesteef Duo talk about what one of them refers to as "the worst day of the year." And as is befitting such a day, there be more profanity (and racial slurs) than usual in this one.

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Happy Valentine's Day From Fake Sean Connery (and Rish Outfield)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 01:00:00 -0800

On this, the worst day of the year, Sir Fake Sean Connery pays Rish a visit, ostensibly to cheer him up.

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That Gets My Goat 129: New Media Expo 2014 (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:11:00 -0800

Coming home from Las Vegas, Big drives, Rish just sits there. They talk a bit about their trip to the New Media Expo, what they accomplished, and some of what listeners can expect in the new year.
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That Gets My Goat 128: Saving Ank-Oatfield (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Mon, 3 Feb 2014 19:48:00 -0800

Since Big and Rish haven't been podcasting much, they must have been doing something else. Turns out they were watching movies instead of casting pods. They're still on their way to Vegas, on the go as it were, and they occupied their driving time speaking into microphones about a movie they saw called SAVING MR. BANKS.

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That Gets My Goat 127: Bro-zen (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 23:21:00 -0800

So, here is the long-overdue review of Disney Animation's FROZEN, along with spoilers and offensive stuff. Warning: recorded while driving; don't you do the same.

Also, Rish apologizes for referring to PINOCCHIO as an error on Walt Disney's part (it came out wrong). He does not extend that apology to FANTASIA.

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That Gets My Goat 126: Frozen Pre-Show (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:35:00 -0800

Rish and Big talk about going to see Disney's FROZEN, but mostly about the stuff surrounding it. Recorded on the drive to Las Vegas, hence all the screaming.

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TGMG 125: Another Year, Another Resolution (on the go)

editor@dunesteef.com (The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine) — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:31:00 -0800

Coming home from the New Media Expo (but pretending they weren't), Big and Rish recorded a bit about their goals for the new year, where the Dunesteef and podcasting are concerned. If you can get past the lousy sound quality, you may get a few laughs out of this one.

If not, well, you ain't gonna enjoy the next few episodes . . . at all.

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