
The Writers Block
The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production.
Episodes
69 episodes
Chap69: Bro Band Blood Bath with Danielle Muething! [horror]
Narrator, author, and an 8Sparks Stories legend, Danielle Muething, joins us for a conversation and story. Danielle talks about how she got into narrating and the recent release of her first book, a spooky YA story about a sorority of vampires....
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Season 6
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Episode 69
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52:43

Chap68: Lenny [horror]
Fresh off our first big con (as 8Sparks), we discuss the ups and downs of the Maine Comic & Toy Con, shoutout some new friends, and Clarence vents over issues with IngramSparks and Amazon's KDP. At around 33:01 we jump ...
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Season 6
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Episode 68
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58:02

Chap67: Dancing Shoes with Chris Clawson! [adventure]
Publisher, author and dancer, Christopher Clawson joins us for a conversation and story in this week's episode of The Writers Block Podcast!At around 32:54, we jump into the story of a family vacation thwarted, and a boy that jus...
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Season 6
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Episode 67
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1:07:24

Chap66: Moth to a Flame [horror]
KC just wants his prize-winning photograph, until a hurricane brings in a mothman creature that threatens to thwart his photographic pursuits...along with his life! But maybe his new friend, Brad can help...
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Season 6
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Episode 66
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24:47

Chap65: Portal Party with Conor Lewis! [sci-fi/adventure]
Narrator Conor Lewis joins us for a conversation and a brand new fully improvised tale featuring dinosaurs, megalodons and rowdy pub crawling portal hoppers. STORY STARTS AROUND 15:40. You won't want to miss this one!You can find...
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Season 6
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Episode 65
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36:46

Chap64: The Dreamist [fantasy/sci-fi]
Clarence talks BookTok, screenwriting, a recent publication (Quiet Desperation in the Bad Spirits anthology), and his upcoming novel, A Girl Named Mishka. Shaun talks TWB trading cards (events/Patreon exclusive), and the Writers have another lo...
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Season 6
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Episode 64
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56:55

Chap63: Body in the Bayou, Part 3 [crime/suspense]
The official 8Sparks Media Patreon is back! Clarence and Shaun discuss the tiers of the new Patreon page, which include shoutouts, TWB characters named after patrons, exclusive and early TWB and 8Sparks Stories episodes, and more to come!
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Season 6
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Episode 63
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1:02:13

Chap62: Body in the Bayou, Part 2 [crime/suspense]
Clarence discusses a fundraiser for a fellow writer on Tiktok. Shaun goes into detail about his newest rap review podcast, co-hosted by James Shannon of Blare Radio. And the writers discuss the pitfalls of being a creator in the age of social m...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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1:06:43

Chap61: Body in the Bayou [crime/suspense]
A RIDICULOUS AI SUMMARY: "Imagine walking the storied streets of New Orleans, where every shadow whispers tales of temptation and redemption. This week, we're peeling back the layers of this enigmatic city, following the footsteps of Dete...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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25:26

Chap60: The Scrog [horror]
Clarence gets a story accepted to one of his favorite horror podcasts, and talks about his new children's book, The Pie Eating Contest (out now!) Shaun has a new western rap out and has recently rejoined TikTok!At around 29:35, t...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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51:52

Chap59: Pool Sharks & Magic [suspense/mystery]
"Saddle up for a heart-stopping ride into the dark corners of the illegal gambling world with Pearl, our resident pool hustler whose knack for the game lands her in a heap of trouble. When a high-stakes loss leaves her ducking and diving from v...
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Season 6
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Episode 59
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32:32

Chap58: Tongue Thing & Steve with Diana Doty & Becky Kilimnik! [sci-fi]
Becky Kilimnik returns with cohost of the Homespun Haints podcast, Diana Doty, on this week's episode of The Writers Block! We discuss banjos, nsfw toys, ghost stories (of course), and haunted locations, as well as Diana's experiences learning ...
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Season 6
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Episode 58
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1:06:06

Chap57: Forest Giants with Duane Coffill! [horror/sci-fi]
Fellow Maine horror writer, Duane Coffill, joins the Writers this week to talk about his process for writing novels, his passion for cosplay (especially as Pennywise the clown), a con encounter with the Terrifier, and plans for the future with ...
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Season 6
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Episode 57
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1:18:55

Chap56: Of Mechs & Men [sci-fi]
Clarence is taking ice baths, Shaun is doing more rap collaborations. The Writers also discuss slasher films and dive into critiques of Clarence's latest short stories.At around 47:30, a brand new fully improvised tale begins, about som...
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1:22:49

Chap55: Doll People [horror]
Shaun talks about his latest sprawling story rap, Clarence gives us some updates on upcoming interviews and readings. The writers also discuss the process of adapting stories to audio drama, and writing slasher film scripts.At around
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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57:34

Chap 54: Split-Twin Syndrome [suspense]
A woman finds herself framed for a murder she did not commit in this latest fully improvised tale from The Writers Block. Brought to you for the first time by NerdCore at the Auburn Mallhttps...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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34:18

Chap53: Clyde Blossoms [comedy]
Fresh off their second event in two weeks, Clarence and Shaun discuss what's been going on "on the road" along with some new friends (Nerdcore, R Card Place) and updates on upcoming events!At 17:37, the writers jump into a ridicu...
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Season 6
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Episode 53
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30:46

Chap52 (BONUS!): Red-Eye Jackson with Heidi Grant! [western]
From the archives of critically acclaimed director, Vincent Terrence Tito: Shaun and fiancée, Heidi Grant, tell a ridiculous tale from way out west! Check out the latest 8Sparks Stories @
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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19:47
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Chap51: The Thrilling Conclusion (Pitstop City, Part 3) [fantasy]
Clarence gives an update on the state of Without Saying Goodbye, Shaun releases a jazzy new song. Upcoming events at the Auburn VFR, mall, and the Bangor mall (Maine) are announced!The writers also talk about what they've been watching and/...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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56:41

Chap50: Pitstop City, Part 2: The Valley Below [fantasy]
We touch on the disturbing events that transpired in Lewiston last week, discuss our events lineup, and Clarence details the ups and downs of publishing and the process of writing and submitting a short story in today's market. At aroun...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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1:06:43

Chap49: Pitstop City [fantasy]
Fresh off a second weekend of conventioning, Clarence gives us the rundown on his experiences selling his books, and Shaun details his first flying lesson experience.At 40:39, a new tale of the infamous pilot, Jimmy Eagle, begins...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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56:49

Chap48: It Came from Beneath the Ground! [sci-fi]
Clarence discusses more of his recent releases, including the Rejected Ones collection, and Damn Ernie, now available on Audible narrated by Todd Waites. Shaun talks about some local authors and the effectiveness of different styles of book cov...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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1:05:45

Chap47: Lady of the Sea [horror]
Clarence and Shaun discuss what they've been up to, including reading westerns and features in TikTok author giveaways. They speculate on the use of AI as a tool for publishers and talk reasons for being a writer at all.At around the
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1:02:56

Chap46: Boxcar Blues [comedy]
Clarence Carter and Shaun J. Nigro return to The Writers Block with a special extra long episode featuring a previously unreleased tale.Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @https://ww...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:37:19

Chap45: Road Trip (uncut) [horror]
In part 1 of this fully improvised (and uncut) road trip tale, two brothers pick up a strange girl who seems to have psychic powers on their way to buying an old prison bus. Things take a turn for the worse when the brothers discover something ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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28:23
