Episodes

  • #250 – Comic Books Are High Art! Convincing Fans Of Prose To Read Art Panels And Comics Lit Volume 1 With Tonya Todd & Tony (A.R.) Farina
    Nov 24 2024
    It’s Genuine Chit-Chat’s 250th episode, and for this momentous occasion, Mike has invited two of his favourite people; Tonya Todd and Tony (A.R.) Farina, to talk about their recent book; Comics Lit Volume 1, which is a essay collection with a foreword by Bryan Edward Hill, and essays by Alyson Shelton, Eric Lee, Kelly Gaines, Seth Singleton, AA McCartney, Heath Fodor, A.R. Farina, Tonya Todd and Anthony D. Holt Jr. In more detail, Mike and T&T talk about where the idea for Comics Lit came from and it’s journey from there to being published. They talk about getting Bryan Edward Hill on board, and then talk about the collaboration with the other contributors, and how many of the essays evolved over time. The trio also discuss the editing & ordering process and the future volumes of Comics Lit, as well as the content within many of the essays and how important it is for comics to be considered high art alongside prose writing. You do not need to read Comics Lit Vol 1 to enjoy this conversation, so please tune in and then buy it where you can! Find Comics Lit Volume 1 on Amazon or at the below link, you get 10% off with code 4HP10 at checkout (& don’t forget to review): accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Find Anachronisitic Comics #1 here: Digital ($1): www.drivethrucomics.com/product/500241/Anachronistic-Comics-1 or the physical version on Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/bfqfiAo In September 2024 Tonya completed her third week of the yearly Banned Books Conversations, listen on the podcast feeds of Femme On or Comics In Motion, or watch the video versions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqPRG34GCSuUiKLChocUzTMD Tonya’s in-person book event by Henderson Writers Group, with Ada (AA) McCartney & Tony Holt Jr on December 1st in Las Vegas, at No. 1 Boba Tea Social, 133 S Water St, Henderson, NV 89015-7246. Further details found on this FB Event: https://fb.me/e/3YsOclFvf Find Tonya @MsTonyaTodd on any social media site, or check out her other links: Tonya’s Site: http://mstonyatodd.com - Tonya’s IMDB: https://imdb.com/name/nm8904672 - The Femme On Collective: https://femmeon.show You can also pre-order Tonya’s upcoming book 52 Love here: accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/52-love-52-love-1 Tonya has been on GCC episodes 97, 101, 114, 141, 172 & 188, talking about God, nerdy fandom, her acting journey and more! Find Tony @ARFarina on Instagram & Facebook or find his site here: www.arfarina.com, his podcast Indie Comics Spotlight is found on Comics In Motion: https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion & find his Jane Austen books Welcome To Mansfield and That Other Dashwood Girl wherever you buy books! You can hear the playlists for Tony’s novels on Spotify or his website: www.arfarina.com/music.html Tony has been on GCC numerous times, the last four were episodes 195 (introducing his first Jane Austen novel Welcome To Mansfield), 219 (for Buffy Revisited), episode 222 for further information on Welcome To Mansfield and 237 with Ada (AA) McCartney to talk about voice-acting for WTM. Ada (AA) McCartney has been on GCC twice; once in ep 237, as above, and prior to that was discussing her “C*nt Poems” in episode 171! Alyson Shelton also contributed to Comics Lit Vol 1 and has been on GCC three times; ep 159 and 173 talking about her original comic series REBURN and again in ep 185 to discuss pregnancy and childbirth. The previous GCC releases were Clone Wars Conversations S5 P2, the week prior was a conversation with Louise who has Dissociative Identity Disorder about the MBTI Personality Test and before that was the 14th episode of Disney Discussions, where Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan discuss TRON & TRON Legacy! Mike has recently recorded an episode of Back To The Filmography S2, for Matthew McConaughey, so keep a eye out for that as well as a future appearance on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores! Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter to keep up to date with Mike and weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture: https://pccnewsletter.com
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #249 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 2 (E6-13): Younglings Getting Their Lightsaber Crystals On Ilum and R2D2 & The Droids Stuck In The Void
    Nov 17 2024

    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second part of Season 5 (episodes 6-13)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about two arcs in this episode, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues!

    In this episode, the trio discuss the first arc (ep 6-9); where a group of younglings go on a quest to Ilum for their lightsaber (Kyber) crystals with Ahsoka & Yoda and then meet Huyang to help construct them, where they are interrupted by a certain pirate; Hondo! The second arc apparently features George Lucas’ favourite Clone Wars episodes (10-13), where a small-statured general goes on a mission with a handful of droids to infiltrate a separatist ship and end up being stranded in the desert known as The Void before finding a curious out of place local. As well as talking about these episodes, Dave, Maff & Mike discuss George Lucas’ involvement in the Clone Wars, Huyang’s appearance in Ahsoka, droids in Star Wars and more!

    Episodes featured; The Gathering, A Test Of Strength, Bound For Rescue & A Necessary Bond and Secret Weapons, A Sunny Day In The Void, Missing In Action & Point Of No Return.

    Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244 & 245 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl

    The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC’s Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095

    Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f

    You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast

    Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335

    Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw

    Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • #248 – How Can The MBTI Personality Test Help You? Myers & Briggs’ 16 Personalities, A Quiz And Dissociative Identity Disorder With Louise (Of The Douglas Vincent System)
    Nov 10 2024

    This week Mike speaks with Louise; the second alter from the Doug Vincent System to appear on GCC, to explain how the alters within the system have used the MBTI Personality Test to better understand themselves and their roles.

    In more detail, Louise starts by speaking about her “awakening” within the system, before answering some questions from you (the lovely GCC audience) about DID, including alters “switching” control over the body. Louise then provides an in-depth explanation about what the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is, how it was created, what the letters actually mean and how their system utilizes it for the different alters.Mike also took the test and is a Protagonist (ENFJ-A), with the “Diplomat” role and his strategy is “People Mastery” – he explains his results in more detail and he & Louise discuss what they mean. Louise also prepared a quiz for Mike where he guesses which Star Wars and Marvel characters would have what type of MBTI personality – listen to the entire conversation to hear the results!

    To do the personality test yourself, completely for free, visit www.16personalities.com

    Louise mentioned the book Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type by Isabel Briggs Myers & Peter B. Myers.

    For an in-depth introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder), listen to episode 235 of GCC, from June 2024 where Mike spoke with Leyna: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed

    DID Resources: https://did-research.org - https://did-research.org/did/history/index.html - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959824

    Find Louise, Leyna & Doug on X: @dougvincent1138

    One of the system’s alters named Leyna was on Tony Farina’s Indie Comics Spotlight, talking about the Elle(s) comic in August: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49lI4Jg6LXMRIcs6fcMtb4?si=-vpeJ5ieQw2cupsuZM-OGQ Leyna was also on the Into The Knight Moon Knight podcast on episodes 299, 315 & 332: https://intotheknight.libsyn.com

    Leyna also contributed to the Moon Knight essay book “Waxing And Waning” that Leyna contributed to here: http://sequart.org/books/40/waxing-and-waning-essays-on-moon-knight.

    The previous GCC release was the 14th episode of Disney Discussions, where Mike, Megan, Ria & Spider-Dan talk about the many movies by Disney, and this episode is about TRON & TRON Legacy: https://pod.fo/e/27d6ce

    Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    Mike has recently recorded an episode of Back To The Filmography S2, for Matthew McConaughey, so keep a eye out for that as well as a future appearance on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores!

    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter to keep up to date with Mike and weekly news from the nerder side of Pop Culture: https://pccnewsletter.com

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #247 – Disney Discussions 14: TRON & TRON Legacy! Jeff Bridges, Special Effects & A Legacy Sequel, With Spider-Dan, Ria & Megan
    Nov 3 2024

    Greetings Programs! 2024’s final episode of Disney Discussions is Mike’s choice; TRON (1982) & TRON: Legacy (2010)!

    In more detail, Mike first talks about why he chose this classic movie and it’s legacy sequel, then each person talks about their first memories of TRON. After going through the numerous characters, plot points and special effects of the original, the gang talk about the same things in Legacy while comparing them to TRON. Special effects and visuals are a huge part of TRON’s appeal, but is it enough to make a satisfying sequel? Spider-Dan has also read some TRON comics and has watched the animated series TRON: Uprising, which he talks about too.

    SPOILER WARNING: aside from the two TRON movies that are discussed in-depth, the movie Ex-Machina is spoiled around the 40 minute mark, so be aware!

    Ria mentioned this video explaining Born Sexy Yesterday: youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80

    Mike, Ria & Spider-Dan were each on episodes of Tonya Todd’s Banned Books Conversations for 2024, find all episodes on the podcast feeds of Comics In Motion or the Femme On Collective in September or watch the video versions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonS23Pw8PqNvsM20_bc5DOnhPTBqsVcR&si=ShTSCvrYyjY75uEM

    For the previous Disney Discussions, check episodes; 155, 163, 176, 180, 192, 198, 207, 218, 223 & 239 of Genuine Chit-Chat while their third, eighth & twelfth discussions are on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores’ podcast in late Sept 2022, August 2023 & May 2024, or you find every DD episode on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8ajqsEDJPAYC0DSuIUqa26e

    Ria’s Instagram: @RiaCarrogan & @FemmeOnCollective – The Femme On Collective is found on any podcast feed and here: https://femmeon.show, plus she can be found on the feed of Comics In Motion here: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast

    You can find Spider-Dan’s show, Patreon & further information on his website https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com or follow him on social media: X: @Dan_Bores – Instagram: @Spiderdansecretbores

    Find Megan on Instagram: @GrittsGetsFit or at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

    Mike & Megan appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513

    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com

    Star Wars should check out Mike’s monthly show Clone Wars Conversations, where he, Dave & Maff are going through all episodes of the iconic show; which been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244 & 245 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl

    Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #246 – Mike Chen On His Moon Knight & Venom Book: What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Plus Marvel’s Connecting Novels And A Quantum Love Story
    Oct 27 2024

    Author & sci-fi aficionado Mike Chen returns to GCC to talk about his new novel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom, which is part of the collection of new What If novels!

    In this episode, Mike & Mike discuss the characters of Venom & Moon Knight in depth, including where they each first heard of the characters, how their characters are similar but also different, how Mike wrote this story with so many several different perspectives, the spoiler-free brief of the story and how it connects to the other What If novels. In addition, the duo talk about unlikely friendships, fun parts of writing and they discuss Mike’s book A Quantum Love Story, which Mike recently read!

    Find the book here (Amazon UK): https://amzn.eu/d/16gA6Ei

    Check out Mike Chen’s website here: mikechenbooks.com and find Mike Chen at @MikeChenWriter on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter).

    Mike was on GCC in May, in ep 234 where they discussed his Star Wars novel Brotherhood as well as some ofhis other works; listen here https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & watch here https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0

    Mike shouted out fellow author Delilah S Dawson, who has written the Star Wars books Inquisitor: Rise Of The Red Blade, Phasma & Black Spire Outpost, plus several non-SW books! Find her @DelilahSDawson on social media!

    The Moon Knight Essay Collection Waxing And Waning: http://sequart.org/books/40/examining-moon-knight/

    If you want a full retrospective of Moon Knight comics, listen to ep 224 of GCC to hear Mike & Scott Weatherly discuss: https://pod.fo/e/21ecf6 & https://youtu.be/818L9-Lt9BE Mike has also spoken with Leyna of the Douglas Vincent system, who actually has the condition Moon Knight has; Dissociative Identity Disorder, to hear more about this, check out episode 235 of GCC: https://pod.fo/e/2430ed

    If you enjoy Star Wars, check out Mike’s monthly show Clone Wars Conversations, where he, Dave & Maff are going through all episodes of the iconic show; which been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl

    You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

    Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

    Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter for weekly updates on the nerdier side of pop culture and details on Mike’s weekly releases: https://pccnewsletter.com

    Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Mike Chen Interview 01:00:30 Outro

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #245 – Clone Wars Conversations Season 5 Pt 1 (E1-5): Maul Vs Obi-Wan and Saw Gerrera Being Trained By Anakin
    Oct 20 2024

    Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first part of Season 5 (episodes 1-5)! Dave, Maff & Mike have split this season up into 4 so they can talk in-depth about discuss certain arcs and individual episodes of The Clone Wars in more detail, to make this Clone Wars companion podcast even better!

    In this episode, the trio discuss the episode Revival before delving into the 4-part Onderon arc with young Saw Gerrera; A War On Two Fronts, Front Runners, Soft War and Tipping Points. The first episode continues Maul & Savage Opress’ stories and features Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hondo Ohnaka while the 4-parter shows Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka training rebels on the Separatist-occupied world of Onderon! There is so much to discuss in this episode, including the clear Rogue One connections and Dave, Maff & Mike also continue to talk about the progression of these episodes, the involved characters and some lore & trivia sprinkled in!

    Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241 & 244 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl

    The trio are all featuring in episodes of JAC’s Back to The Filmography which are out now, or soon to be released! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Boys On The Side and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095

    Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a, plus he did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f

    You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast

    Mike, Dave & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335

    Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0

    Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Is EPCOT Worth Visiting? A Month In America Part 5 – Food Tour, Aquarium, Animal Kingdom Safari And The End Of The Trip
    Oct 13 2024

    Mike & Megan’s month in America is over and this is their final podcast about it, where they talk about their final days at Disney World and their journey home!

    In this release, M&M first speak about EPCOT*! They talk about their expectations and what they actually experienced in the park; from the Guardians Of The Galaxy & Mission: SPACE rides, to the 11 countries at EPCOT lake, to the aquarium & attractions focusing on sustainability of earth. The following day, M&M went to Animal Kingdom for the first time to experience the safari, rides like Everest and the Avatar/Pandora area. After this, M&M talk about their 4 remaining days at Disney and the sort of “gap-filling” that they did, to go park hopping and have different experiences to their 4 “main” days at each park, including meeting characters, going on the newest ride; Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, having more food, going to Disney Springs and so much more, before they describe their return home and favourite parts of Disney World! *EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.

    Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too!

    The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was M&M’s first two days in Disney World, the episode before was their time in Universal, California & Florida, prior to that was the final episode of Clone Wars Conversations for season 4 of TCW, the weeks before detailed the first two parts of Mike & Megan’s trip (The Vegas Wedding and time in Yosemite National Park) and before that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters) and their review of Deadpool & Wolverine!

    Guest Spots: Mike was a guest on the first episode of Tonya Todd’s 2024 Edition of the Banned Books Week Podcast, he talks about the banned book Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret with Tonya and two guests! Listen on the Femme On Collective or Comics In Motion, or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrk

    Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513

    Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f

    Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd

    Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89

    Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335

    Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris!

    You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Guest Spots 02:52 EPCOT & Animal Kingdom 22:56 Final Disney World Days & Trip Home 35:55 Bloopers & Outro

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    37 mins
  • What Is Disney World Really Like? A Month In America Part 4 – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios And Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
    Oct 6 2024

    Mike & Megan were in America for a month and recorded numerous podcasts while out there, talking about their experiences in Vegas, Yosemite, Bakersfield, Orlando with theme parks and more!

    In this release, M&M talk about their first 2 days at Disneyworld Florida, which included most of the main rides at Magic Kingdom, the closing ceremony, and then Hollywood Studios the following day, mainly being at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where M&M ate Star Wars food, built lightsabers, went on all the rides and talk about their fully immersive experience – next episode will be EPCOT and Magic Kingdom!

    Find Megan @GrittsGetsFit on Instagram and find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat - both M&M uploaded numerous photos from their travels to their Instagrams so make sure you check those out too!

    The last few weeks have been a variety of different releases; last week was M&M’s time in Universal, California & Florida, prior to that was the final episode of Clone Wars Conversations for season 4 of TCW, the weeks before detailed the first two parts of Mike & Megan’s trip (The Vegas Wedding and time in Yosemite National Park) and before that were two movie reviews (previously only for Patreon supporters) and their review of Deadpool & Wolverine!

    Guest Spots: Mike was a guest on the first episode of Tonya Todd’s 2024 Edition of the Banned Books Week Podcast, he talks about the banned book Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret with Tonya and two guests! Listen on the Femme On Collective or Comics In Motion, or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrk

    Mike & Megan recently appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to talk about District 9 for Alien Month! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24f513

    Mike & Megan recently guested on Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast, on the first week of Love Island: https://pod.fo/e/24596f

    Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: https://pod.fo/e/2413fd

    Mike & Megan were on Back To The Filmography, talking Meg 2 with JAC: https://pod.fo/e/250f89

    Mike & Tonya Todd on Mandatory Music & CD talking Rage Against The Machine: https://pod.fo/e/250335

    Megan was also on episode 232 of GCC to talk about dog behaviour with Paige and was on ep 228 to talk Vegas with Chris!

    You can listen to all episodes of Genuine Chit-Chat or Star Wars: Comics In Canon on their usual podcast feeds, or watch the video versions at https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat!

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    42 mins