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DEEP CUTS Episode 38: Information Sharing in Storytelling
On this week’s episode, Scott and A talk about how storytellers deftly share important information, and how exposition sometimes goes wrong. Scott talks about his tools and tips to keep...
DEEP CUTS Episode 38: Information Sharing in Storytelling
On this week’s episode, Scott and A talk about how storytellers deftly share important information, and how exposition sometimes goes wrong. Scott talks about his tools and tips to keep...

DEEP CUTS Episode 37: Scott’s Characters Ask Scott Questions
Oh, what fresh hell is this? Scott’s fans sent in questions for Scott’s characters to ask Scott. Things absolutely got nuts; no Perry pun intended.
DEEP CUTS Episode 37: Scott’s Characters Ask Scott Questions
Oh, what fresh hell is this? Scott’s fans sent in questions for Scott’s characters to ask Scott. Things absolutely got nuts; no Perry pun intended.

DEEP CUTS Episode 36: Emergency Preparedness
Twenty minutes' notice to evacuate due to a nearby emergency? That’s what happened at Empty Set last week due to wildfire. Scott & A talk about that experience, emergency preparedness,...
DEEP CUTS Episode 36: Emergency Preparedness
Twenty minutes' notice to evacuate due to a nearby emergency? That’s what happened at Empty Set last week due to wildfire. Scott & A talk about that experience, emergency preparedness,...

DEEP CUTS Episode 35: NFL Analogs for GFL Players
What NFL players this season best represent Galactic Football League players? Is there an analog for Becca the Wrecka and Quentin Barnes? We discuss our picks for all your favorites...
DEEP CUTS Episode 35: NFL Analogs for GFL Players
What NFL players this season best represent Galactic Football League players? Is there an analog for Becca the Wrecka and Quentin Barnes? We discuss our picks for all your favorites...

DEEP CUTS Episode 34: 2024 Year in Review
There’s always a lot going on at Empty Set. In 2024, it was mostly behind the scenes, but in 2025, we’ll be all over the place. New books! Convention appearances!...
DEEP CUTS Episode 34: 2024 Year in Review
There’s always a lot going on at Empty Set. In 2024, it was mostly behind the scenes, but in 2025, we’ll be all over the place. New books! Convention appearances!...

DEEP CUTS Episode 33: When Characters Do Distasteful Things
When characters must do awful things, does it get yucky for the creator? While we can only speak for Scott, it certainly does. What about Thomas Harris, the creator of...
DEEP CUTS Episode 33: When Characters Do Distasteful Things
When characters must do awful things, does it get yucky for the creator? While we can only speak for Scott, it certainly does. What about Thomas Harris, the creator of...

DEEP CUTS Episode 32: Separating the Art from the Artist
As the world becomes more connected, we learn more about the creators of the entertainment we love. And we don’t always like the people those creators are in real life....
DEEP CUTS Episode 32: Separating the Art from the Artist
As the world becomes more connected, we learn more about the creators of the entertainment we love. And we don’t always like the people those creators are in real life....

DEEP CUTS Episode 31: Ten New Year’s Eve Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve
Scott and ARealGirl Herself offer ten movies that take place on New Year's Eve in case your plans include staying home tonight!
DEEP CUTS Episode 31: Ten New Year’s Eve Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve
Scott and ARealGirl Herself offer ten movies that take place on New Year's Eve in case your plans include staying home tonight!

DEEP CUTS Episode 30: George Hrab & His New X-Mas Album "Stocking Stuffer"
Scott & A chat with musician and Hall of Fame podcaster George Hrab about his new Christmas album STOCKING STUFFER.
DEEP CUTS Episode 30: George Hrab & His New X-Mas Album "Stocking Stuffer"
Scott & A chat with musician and Hall of Fame podcaster George Hrab about his new Christmas album STOCKING STUFFER.