We’re currently between seasons, so for the next few weeks we’re rereleasing some of our favorite episodes with improved audio and cleanup. Season 2 of The Margins Podcast returns the first week of June.This week, we’re revisiting our Dungeon Crawler Carl episode just in time for Matt Dinniman’s newest release, The Parade of Horribles. The original upload had some rough audio issues, but we’ve enhanced and cleaned up the episode so new listeners and longtime fans alike can enjoy the crawl properly this time around.This one’s about Princess Donut, survival, and the humanity we cling to when everything else is gone. It’s Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt LitRPG adventure that’s become a cult favorite.In this episode of The Margins Podcast, we dive into what makes Dinniman’s world so addictive, why Carl and Donut work as such an unforgettable duo, and how the series balances absurd humor with real emotional weight.If you’ve already finished The Parade of Horribles, or you’re thinking about jumping into the Dungeon Crawler Carl series for the first time, this is the perfect place to start.If you enjoy book discussions, LitRPG deep-dives, and our signature “5 Hard Questions” segment, subscribe for more episodes every week. Season 2 returns the first week of June.Other episodes include Blood Over Brighthaven by M.L. Wang and The Women by Kristin Hannah.#BookTok #BookReview #LitRPG #DungeonCrawlerCarl #MattDinniman

In this Season Finale episode of The Margins Podcast, we sit down with our guests Keala Kendall and Britt Rubiano for a conversation about storytelling, editing, collaboration, publishing, and the emotional connection readers build with books.

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We explore the creative process behind shaping stories, balancing multiple perspectives, navigating feedback, and building characters that feel layered and human. The conversation also touches on cultural influence in storytelling, Hawaiian representation, collaboration between authors and editors, and the challenges of bringing a book from concept to publication.

This marks Episode 52 and the conclusion of Season One of The Margins Podcast. Over the past year, we released 52 consecutive weekly episodes and had conversations with authors, creatives, and storytellers whose work left a lasting impression on us and our audience.

Thank you to everyone who listened, shared episodes, supported the show, and helped us grow through our first season.

Topics Include:

• Writing and editing process

• Storytelling themes and emotional impact

• Collaboration between authors and editors

• Publishing and post-publication reflection

• Cultural influence in fiction

• Character development and reader connection

• Creativity, feedback, and revision

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In this episode of The Margins Podcast, we try something new. We got a little thrown off dealing with some studio hardware upgrades, but we kept it rolling. Each of us brings a book to recommend to the other and makes the case for why it is worth your time.Cristiano brings The Shadow of What Was Lost, a fantasy story built on memory, power, and consequence. Strong worldbuilding. A layered magic system. Big stakes that unfold slowly.Stranton brings Life and Death and Giants, a grounded look at mental health, trauma, and growth. Real stories. Clear takeaways. A different kind of impact.We break down what makes each book work, who it is for, and why stepping outside your usual genre matters.If you are looking to expand your reading list, this episode gives you two strong directions.#BookPodcast #BookRecommendations #ReadingList#FantasyBooks #MentalHealthBooks #PersonalGrowth #BookDiscussion#ReadersOfYouTube #WhatToReadNext #BookSwap #FantasyReads