The Klunatics Podcast

Just Extra: Heat Wave Burnin' In My Heart Jul 13, 2022

In preparation for the release of Heat Wave, the explosive finale to The Extraordinaries series, author TJ Klune turns the tables on the Klunatics Podcast by taking the host seat and interviewing audiobook narrators Michael Lesley and Kirt Graves.

You can pre-order Heat Wave wherever books are sold.

Just Extra: TJ Klune & Kirt Graves Discuss Green Creek/Brothersong (IG Live) Oct 13, 2020

On the eve of **Brothersong**'s release in paperback and ebook, author TJ Klune and audiobook narrator Kirt Graves reflect on the Green Creek series. **Brothersong** is available October 13, 2020. [Amazon Ebook/Paperback](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YX62VY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=brothersong&qid=1586520926&sr=8-4) [Other sellers](https://books2read.com/u/mYp5Jp) [Audio](https://tantor.com/brothersong-tj-klune.html) (Available October 27, 2020) Find out more about TJ Klune at www.tjklunebooks.com Find out more about Kirt Graves at www.kirtreads.com Music is licensed through [Storyblocks Audio](https://www.storyblocks.com/audio)

Episode 19: The Final Word Aug 17, 2020

The conclusion of our first season of The Klunatics Podcast. An interview with TJ Klune about his landmark year. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. We may be done with this season, but don’t unsubscribe yet. More audio entertainment is already in the works. Stay tuned. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Please include the name of a charity you think needs our support when you donate. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 18: Klunatics in the Wild Aug 10, 2020

From the very first episode of this podcast, we’ve been discussing the intense personal relationships that can be created over the internet. The Klunatics exist because we have the technology to correspond over long distances with thousands of other people who appreciate the same things we do. But sometimes, those long distance friendships aren’t enough. And for a lucky few, we’ve been able to meet in person. Today, we’ll be telling stories of some of these meetings, and the fun that can be had when members of our group venture out of their homes, and comfort zones. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Your contributions for Season One allowed us to make a $500 donation to The Trevor Project. Donations collected after July 1, 2020 will be banked for a potential season two, and please include the name of a charity you think needs our support when you donate. We love The Trevor Project, but we’d like to spread the love. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 17: Pack Pack Pack Aug 03, 2020

We’re only a few episodes away from the end of the first season of The Klunatics Podcast. And there’s a topic we’ve been tip-toeing around in most of our episodes: Found Family. In this episode, we talk about how Found Families, like the Klunatics are important, and how they can be life-saving for queer youth. [Gabor Maté - Authenticity vs. Attachment](https://youtu.be/l3bynimi8HQ) The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jon Steiger and Kirt Graves. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Your contributions for Season One allowed us to make a $500 donation to The Trevor Project. Donations collected after July 1, 2020 will be banked for a potential season two, and please include the name of a charity you think needs our support when you donate. We love The Trevor Project, but we’d like to spread the love. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Lovesong Part II Jul 27, 2020

**SPOILER ALERT:** The short story Lovesong, presented here in audio, contains spoilers for *Wolfsong*, *Ravensong*, and *Heartsong*. The complete text of Lovesong Part II is available at [www.tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/2020/7/27/lovesong-part-ii). **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11) **Buy *Ravensong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/Ravensong-Audiobook/B07L4C5QJS?qid=1595868053&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=YNCZDTCF8RJEQK970MX5) / [iTunes](https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/ravensong-green-creek-book-2-unabridged/id1445616697) **Buy *Heartsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/Heartsong-Audiobook/1541406583?qid=1595868181&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=THH4GFBKA64FNWBJPSDB) / [iTunes](https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/heartsong/id1479248588) Music licensed by Storyblocks Audio. Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Episode 16: Villainsong Jul 27, 2020

This week, we’re doing something new. We gathered a group of Klunatics to have a round table discussion of TJ Klune’s antagonists. Are they evil? Misunderstood? Are villains just the hero of their own story? Like most of the topics we discuss here on The Klunatics Podcast, the answers we come up with may surprise you. Featuring: Chealsea Verzwyvelt, Melissa Logan, Tanya Hess, Anji River, Dene Young, Susannah Frigo, and Michael Lesley A couple of warnings: There are some gentle spoilers for TJ Klune’s books, so proceed with caution, and this conversation also contains a political joke, which we’ve left in despite the Klunatic rule banning political talk precisely because it is, in fact, a joke. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Tex Tycoon. JK. It’s still Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Your generous donations allowed us to make a $500 donation to The Trevor Project. Donations collected after July 1, 2020 will be banked for a potential season two, and please include the name of a charity you think needs our support when you donate. We love The Trevor Project, but we’d like to spread the love. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 15: Let Boys Be Feminine Jul 20, 2020

In the course of creating this podcast, the producers have worked hard not to put an editorial spin on many of the topics we discuss. We took inspiration from TJ’s stories and characters, and we let the interviewees guide the episode. Not so this time. Today, we have a point of view and a statement to make: Let Boys Be Feminine. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Your generous donations allowed us to make a $500 donation to The Trevor Project. Donations collected after July 1, 2020 will be banked for a potential season two, and please include the name of a charity you think needs our support when you donate. We love The Trevor Project, but we’d like to spread the love. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Just Extra: Michael Lesley is Extraordinary Jul 13, 2020

Some narrators are extraordinary, and Michael Lesley is one of them. Michael joins Kirt for a chat about what it was like to narrate *The Extraordinaries*, TJ's Young Adult Superqueero debut. FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF *THE EXTRAORDINARIES* AUDIOBOOK. *The Extraordinaries* is available in hard cover, ebook, and audio, on July 14. Available wherever books are sold or at [Macmillan Books](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250203670). The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Just Extra: Make Your Library Queer AF Jul 06, 2020

Some episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Inspired by an early conversation for the podcast, Kirt talks to a local librarian about advocating for queer content in your local library. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 14: Queer #OwnVoices Jun 29, 2020

In September 2016, author Corinne Duyvis created the hashtag #OwnVoices. Her goal was to be able to find and recommend kidlit books with diverse characters that were written by diverse authors. In the years since, the movement has grown to mean many things to many people, and we examine its place in queer literature. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susannah Frigo. Special thanks to Lindsey Dorcus for voicing the answers provided by April Daniels. You can find out more about Lindsey at www.lindseydorcus.com. And as always, thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. We are once again challenging you to share the podcast with someone new to the world of TJ Klune. Share your favorite episode with them and let us know how it goes. Send us an email at klunaticspodcast@gmail.com. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 13: What Happens When We Read-Along Jun 22, 2020

In this episode we’re going to delve into the read-alongs. For those who aren’t members of the Klunatics Facebook Group, read-alongs are a virtual book club in which members participate in live reads and guide readers through discussions about TJ’s books. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. We were so incredibly lucky to have the costs of this podcast quickly covered by your generous support, but now we’re asking for a different kind of support. As we consider whether to continue the podcast beyond this first batch of planned episodes, the most important metric we’ll consider is whether people outside our little group are listening. Does it have appeal for casual or future fans of TJ Klune? And to that end, we have a favor to ask of you. Share this podcast with someone you know who isn’t already a fan. Encourage them to listen to the episode that you enjoyed the most, and help them figure out how podcasts work if they’ve never listened to one before. And then have a conversation about what they liked, what they didn’t get, and whether they’ll listen again. And then let us know how it went. Send us an email at klunaticspodcast@gmail.com. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 12: Arting Artists Who Art Jun 15, 2020

In the second episode dedicated to TJ's fans who are inspired by his words to create their own works of art, we talk to a variety of artists who draw, paint, make videos, and more. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and me. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. We were so incredibly lucky to have the costs of this podcast quickly covered by your generous support, but now we’re asking for a different kind of support. As we consider whether to continue the podcast beyond this first batch of planned episodes, the most important metric we’ll consider is whether people outside our little group are listening. Does it have appeal for casual or future fans of TJ Klune? And to that end, we have a favor to ask of you. Share this podcast with someone you know who isn’t already a fan. Encourage them to listen to the episode that you enjoyed the most, and help them figure out how podcasts work if they’ve never listened to one before. And then have a conversation about what they liked, what they didn’t get, and whether they’ll listen again. And then let us know how it went. Send us an email at klunaticspodcast@gmail.com. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 11: Writing Writers Who Write Jun 08, 2020

For the next two episodes, we’re going to be highlighting the art and artists who have been inspired by TJ Klune to create works of their own. We’re starting with the writers who create fan fiction. In other words...authors. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. All episodes are now available on YouTube as well. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. We were so incredibly lucky to have the costs of this podcast quickly covered by your generous support, but now we’re asking for a different kind of support. As we consider whether to continue the podcast beyond this first batch of planned episodes, the most important metric we’ll consider is whether people outside our little group are listening. Does it have appeal for casual or future fans of TJ Klune? And to that end, we have a favor to ask of you. Share this podcast with someone you know who isn’t already a fan. Encourage them to listen to the episode that you enjoyed the most, and help them figure out how podcasts work if they’ve never listened to one before. And then have a conversation about what they liked, what they didn’t get, and whether they’ll listen again. And then let us know how it went. Send us an email at klunaticspodcast@gmail.com. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 10: "Cuz My Dumb Brain" (A Spoilerific Q&A with TJ Klune) May 25, 2020

This week, Kirt is joined by TJ Klune to answer questions submitted in the Klunatics Facebook group. Be warned, there are many spoilers for TJ's books in this episode. If you want to skip some sections of the podcast, check to see if your podcast player allows you to skip chapters within this episode. If not, use the following timestamps to avoid hearing about any books you haven't yet read: **Chapter 1: Introduction [0:00:00 - 0:01:27]** **Chapter 2: Green Creek [0:01:28 - 0:12:01]** **Chapter 3: How To Be [0:12:02 - 0:17:12]** **Chapter 4: *Olive Juice* [0:17:13 - 0:25:44]** **Chapter 5: Tales From Verania [0:25:45 - 0:29:56]** **Chapter 6: *The Bones Beneath My Skin* [0:29:57 - 0:30:42]** **Chapter 7: *The House in the Cerulean Sea* [0:30:43 - 0:35:55]** **Chapter 8: BOATK [0:35:56 - 0:38:05]** **Chapter 9: *Burn* [0:38:06 - 0:41:55]** **Chapter 10: General Questions (No Spoilers) [0:41:56 - 1:10:21]** **Chapter 11: Credits [1:10:22 - 1:11:46]** The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Special thanks to TJ Klune for giving so much of his time to us this week. And, as always, a big thank you to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 9: The Ink Beneath My Skin May 18, 2020

What does it mean to love something so much that you'd etch it on your skin? We find out as we talk to Klunatics who have paid tribute to TJ's work in very permanent ways. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jonny Steiger. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 8: Humor, Heart & Surprise Fisting May 11, 2020

From a hornless gay unicorn, to a were-pomeranian, to three elderly women in a vespa gang who are either sisters or in a polyamorous lesbian relationship, TJ Klune has the ability to keep us laughing. In this episode we’ll look into how TJ uses humor, often in ways that defy expectations. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Luis Garcia. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to narrators Sean Crisden, Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Just Extra: The Best of the Rest May 04, 2020

Some episodes are extraordinary. Some are just extra. Enjoy a few of the best parts of Kirt's conversations with Klunatics that didn't make it into Episodes 1-7. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 7: Klunatics' World of Color Apr 27, 2020

TJ Klune has made his literary world unabashedly queer. As we discussed in the last episode, he values representation of all sexual orientations in his work, but that’s not where the diversity ends. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Sita Rajasingham. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 6: The Importance of Being Gus Apr 20, 2020

The Klunatics dive into the topic of asexuality. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Susannah Frigo. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to: Charlie David, Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and to our season sponsor, Chelsea Verzwyvelt. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. Word of mouth is still the best advertising, so please tell a friend or post about the show on social media. If you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect from now until July 1, 2020, will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 5: The Long and Winding Road of Queer Literature Apr 13, 2020

We’re going back in time to examine what queer literature looked like in its infancy, how that affected the people who read it, and how it’s evolved to better represent queer people and educate allies. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Jon Steiger. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. Special thanks to: Michael Lesley for sharing audio of Until You, by TJ Klune If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told a friend. We know that there is a lot of financial uncertainty in the world right now, and we want you to know that the Klunatics podcast will always be free to enjoy. But if you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect that exceeds our operating costs for the podcast will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 4: Narrator Round Table Apr 06, 2020

Michael Lesley, Sean Crisden, Greg Tremblay, Daniel Henning, and Kirt Graves discuss TJ Klune, audiobook narration, and offer some advice for aspiring narrators. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told a friend. We know that there is a lot of financial uncertainty in the world right now, and we want you to know that the Klunatics podcast will always be free to enjoy. But if you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect that exceeds our operating costs for the podcast will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 3: Alpha/Beta Mar 30, 2020

What it takes to be one of TJ's beta readers: the process, the pain, the privilege. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Mia Sciberras. Make sure you’re following The Klunatics Podcast on social media. Join our Facebook group and find us on Instagram and Twitter using @KlunaticsPod. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told a friend. We know that there is a lot of financial uncertainty in the world right now, and we want you to know that the Klunatics podcast will always be free to enjoy. But if you want to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect that exceeds our operating costs for the podcast will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and the Klunespeak Don’t-Be-A-Dictionary, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about Kirt and his work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Episode 2: Klunespeak Mar 23, 2020

We examine the language and culture of the Kluniverse. If you want to learn more about the language of the Klunatics, we’ve created a database just for you on our website. Visit www.klunaticspodcast.com/dictionary to look up terms you’ve heard on the podcast today, to request that a word or phrase be explained, or to submit your own Klunespeak definition. To become Klune fluent (or "Kluent") visit www.klunaticspodcast.com/dictionary. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. This episode was written by Angela Noll Mohn. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told a friend. If you really, really liked what you heard, and you’d like to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect that exceeds our operating costs for the podcast will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and links to all our social media, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about me and my work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Virtual Launch Party Mar 18, 2020

TJ Klune hosts a virtual launch party for *The House in the Cerulean Sea*, featuring a live reading, fan Q&A, and at least one gay gasp. (Recorded March 17, 2020, via Instagram and rebroadcast with permission.)

The House in the Cerulean Sea Mar 16, 2020

TJ Klune releases his next novel, *The House in the Cerulean Sea*, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. And due to very real concern for public safety in light of the Coronavirus, his book launch party and subsequent tour have been postponed. So TJ is depending on those of us who already love him now more than ever. What can you do to make sure this book launch is still a huge success? Listen and find out!

Episode 1: How To Be A Klunatic Mar 16, 2020

In the first episode of The Klunatics Podcast, host Kirt Graves talks to the administrators of the Klunatics Facebook group, and TJ Klune himself, about the creation of a fandom. The Klunatics Podcast is produced by Susannah Frigo, Luis Garcia, Angela Noll Mohn, Sita Rajasingham, Mia Sciberras, Jon Steiger, and Kirt Graves. If you like what you heard, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening to this episode. We’d also love it if you told a friend. If you really, really liked what you heard, and you’d like to support the podcast with a financial contribution, hit the donate button at www.klunaticspodcast.com. Anything we collect that exceeds our operating costs for the podcast will be donated to The Trevor Project. Additional information about the podcast, including episode transcripts and links to all our social media, is also available at www.klunaticspodcast.com. You can find out more about me and my work at www.kirtreads.com. All music and sound effects heard in this episode are licensed by Storyblocks Audio.

Blasphemy! Feb 25, 2020

*Blasphemy!* A TJ Klune Short Story When he sees Satan stuck in a rut, God provides a little divine intervention, suggesting the Devil get back to basics. Taking God's advice, Satan answers a summons to a crossroad on Earth, hellbent on brokering a deal in exchange for the soul of the human who summoned him. The problem with that is the summoner is a deviant twink named Jimmy who immediately falls in love at first sight, much to Satan's dismay. *Blasphemy!* Where God is a frat bro who wants to get his brother laid, Satan absolutely does not have time for this shit, and Jimmy wants to climb the Devil like a tree. ***CONTENT WARNING*** Straight up: if you are extremely religious and/or find the idea of Satan as a main character to be offensive, this is *not* the story for you. You have been warned up front. You are 100% allowed to have a boner for Jesus, but please don’t leave comments about how offended you are and blah, blah, blah. *** Written by TJ Klune | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tjklunebooks) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tjklune) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tjklunebooks/) Produced by Kirt Graves | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/) The text version of *Blasphemy!* is available at [tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) Find the [Klunatics Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Klunatics). All music and sound effects used in this production are licensed by [Storyblocks Audio](https://www.audioblocks.com/).

Feralsong Jan 10, 2020

*Feralsong* is a short story in the Green Creek series that should be enjoyed after *Heartsong* and before *Brothersong* (coming in 2020). **For the best listening experience, use headphones.** Written by TJ Klune | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tjklunebooks) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tjklune) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tjklunebooks/) Narrated by Kirt Graves | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/) The text version of *Feralsong* is available at [tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) Find the [Klunatics Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Klunatics). All music and sound effects used in this production are licensed by [Storyblocks Audio](https://www.audioblocks.com/).

TJ Klune Oct 19, 2018

[TJ Klune](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) shares some stories from his childhood, what comes next for his career, and more information about wolves than you could ever want to know. **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/wolfsong-by-tj-klune-7158-b) **Buy *Murmuration*** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01N5OIEWD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-077697&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_077697_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/murmuration-unabridged/id1195686847) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/murmuration-by-tj-klune-7660-b) **Music credits:** "No Time For Games" licensed by Audioblocks "Johnny Guitar" by Peggy Lee is available on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/johnny-guitar-single/493589663) Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Greg Tremblay Oct 19, 2018

Narrator of TJ Klune's upcoming *The Bones Beneath My Skin*, [Greg Tremblay](https://gregtremblay.com/), is officially welcomed into the Klunatic family, sharing stories from his transient youth and early careers before he found success as an audiobook narrator for hundreds of titles across many genres. **Buy the Arc of a Scythe series** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B06XRJT719&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=114BENSZAN70F5M3V5SF&) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/scythe-unabridged/id1215094473) **Music credits:** "No Time For Games" licensed by Audioblocks "Hunter" by Heather Dale is available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3y7SdDgXIggAZw7yS2cT43) and [Google Play Music](https://play.google.com/music/preview/Tlod6nsetyglq7cm2wsoteunqkm?play=1&u=0) Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Michael Lesley Oct 19, 2018

The narrator of TJ Klune's Tales from Verania and At First Sight series, [Michael Lesley](http://www.michaellesley.com/), gives us some insight on what it takes to add all those special effects to his audiobooks and **Buy the Tales From Verania series** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B077JD7PQ1&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=11WJNVD8DMJKC3NA91VC&) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-lightning-struck-heart-unabridged/id1067009310) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/tales-from-verania-8628-s) **Buy the At First Sight series** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B07192WWCG&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_4_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=N8P2R8M8XR8APYXG76AH&) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/tell-me-its-real-unabridged/id895144566) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/at-first-sight-6280-s) **Music credits:** "No Time For Games" licensed by Audioblocks "You and I" by Rick James, remix by John Morales is available on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOU04Vdbiyc) or on vinyl at [Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/Rick-James-You-And-I-Extended-MM-Mix/release/5650647) Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Derrick McClain Oct 19, 2018

The narrator of TJ Klune's *How to be a Normal Person* and *Olive Juice*, [Derrick McClain](http://www.voiceofderrick.com/), tells us about his childhood, how working as a youth minister led to narrating audiobooks, and how he's now helping other narrators and authors create audiobooks through his new company, [Wildwood Audio](https://wildwoodaudio.com/). **Buy *How To Be A Normal Person*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Be-a-Normal-Person-Audiobook/B01E9E61ZK?qid=1539362638&sr=sr_1_1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=JWDE0DACN4PE7XD0FBQ5&) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-be-a-normal-person-unabridged/id1104447754) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/how-to-be-a-normal-person-by-tj-klune-2008-b) **Buy *Olive Juice*** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/Olive-Juice-Audiobook/B0756MJ211?ref=a_pd_How-to_c5_lProduct_2_5&pf_rd_p=65d90c29-eff1-4be3-9785-6ed41e3e7842&pf_rd_r=S2QDJ10W09528ZGGRDS7&) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/olive-juice-unabridged/id1277167429) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/olive-juice-by-tj-klune-8409-b) **Music credits:** "No Time For Games" licensed by Audioblocks "Something About Us" by Daft Punk is available on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/something-about-us-love-theme-from-interstella-5555-ep/697286234) Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Lovesong Part 2 Oct 19, 2018

**SPOILER ALERT:** The short story Lovesong, presented here in audio, contains spoilers for *Wolfsong* and *Ravensong*. The complete text of Lovesong is available at [www.tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/2018/9/1/lovesong-a-green-creek-story). **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/wolfsong-by-tj-klune-7158-b) **Buy *Murmuration*** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01N5OIEWD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-077697&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_077697_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/murmuration-unabridged/id1195686847) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/murmuration-by-tj-klune-7660-b) **Music credits:** "Searching for Hope" and "Melodic Acoustic Advert Music" licensed by Audioblocks Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Lovesong Part 1 Oct 19, 2018

**SPOILER ALERT:** The short story Lovesong, presented here in audio, contains spoilers for *Wolfsong* and *Ravensong*. The complete text of Lovesong is available at [www.tjklunebooks.com](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/2018/9/1/lovesong-a-green-creek-story). **Buy *Wolfsong*:** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01LX3DCUR/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-069860&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_069860_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wolfsong/id1101406976?mt=11) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/wolfsong-by-tj-klune-7158-b) **Buy *Murmuration*** [Audible](https://www.audible.com/pd/B01N5OIEWD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-077697&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_077697_pd_us) / [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/murmuration-unabridged/id1195686847) / [Dreamspinner](https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/murmuration-by-tj-klune-7660-b) **Music credits:** "Follow Your Heart" and "Searching for Hope" licensed by Audioblocks Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

Lovesong Trailer Oct 12, 2018

Klunatics are in for a surprise. On October 19, the short story Lovesong will be released in audio right here on the Lovesong podcast. But wait, there's more! Following the short story, host [Kirt Graves](https://www.kirtreads.com/) has interviews with [Derrick McClain](http://www.voiceofderrick.com/), [Michael Lesley](http://www.michaellesley.com/), [Greg Tremblay](https://gregtremblay.com/), and [TJ Klune](http://www.tjklunebooks.com/) himself! All episodes will be available on October 19. Subscribe now to receive the short story Lovesong in audio and all those awesome interviews for FREE! Music credit: "No Time For Games" licensed by Audioblocks Hosted by Kirt Graves / [Website](https://www.kirtreads.com/) / [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KirtGravesNarrator/) / [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kirtgraves) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirtreads/)

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