The Klunatics Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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*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

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*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

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[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/)

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