Épisodes

  • Episode 18: Lion King, Book Talk, and Trivia
    Apr 13 2026

    In this episode Doug and Matt discuss their memories and thoughts on the Lion King Musical. Matt shares his latest literary reads and acquisitions.

    In the section half Doug and Matt go head to head in a trivia match. Can Matt maintain his winning streak? Will Doug finally beat Matt? Listen to find out!

    Matt mentions Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and May Contain Murder by Orlando Murrin.

    To catch Doug's train videos follow him on Youtube at youtube.com/dlubbers619

    For Matt's latest article about upcoming queer mysteries https://kingsriverlife.com/03/28/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-april-2026-lambdas/

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    26 min
  • Matt's trip to Minneapolis
    Apr 6 2026

    Matt discusses his trip to Minneapolis. He attended the Public Library Association Conference. He then goes into great detail of the bookstores, restaurants, and sessions he went to on the trip.

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    44 min
  • Episode 16 March 2026 Political Update
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode, Doug provides his monthly update discussing Michigan's US Congressional Districts, the US Senate races, the Gubernatorial races and the scoop on the 2028 Presidential Race. Matt also provides his analysis.

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    43 min
  • Springing into Spring and the Lambda Literary Award Shortlist
    Mar 23 2026

    In the first half of the episode Doug and Matt discuss how their spring routine is similar and different from their winter routines.

    Matt then discusses the Lambda Literary Award shortlist that was released earlier in the week as well as upcoming queer mysteries.

    They also banter about their new board game Bob Burgers Clue!

    To read Matt's upcoming queer mystery article: https://kingsriverlife.com/02/28/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-march-2026/

    Doug's train videos: youtube.com/dlubbers619

    Lambda Literary Awards Shortlisted titles: https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/current-finalists/

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    29 min
  • Episode 14: Matt Bibliography Update and Bibliography Conference
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode, Matt is on vacation and plans on working on his bibliography; Postscript from the Author, which is overdue to his publishers by two years! Find out if his ADHD brain was able to focus on those updates.

    He also attended a conference for Queer Bibliography. He discusses what he learned and makes further plans for working on his bibliography.

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    27 min
  • Episode 13 Depression and Neurodiversity
    Mar 9 2026

    Trigger warning as suicide, bullying, depression, and name calling are discussed.

    Doug deep dives into his depression over the course of his life and how he copes.

    If you like this podcast, please share and give us a review!

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    19 min
  • Episode 12 : March Madness and Trivia
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode Matt gives his update about upcoming queer mysteries and raves about the author Nikki Baker and her Virginia Kelly series.

    Matt is also on vacation and is determined to finish the update for his second edition for his bibliography that is two years overdue.

    Then Matt and Doug compete in a head to head competition of trivia! Who knows more useless information than the other?!? Stay tuned for the ADHD vs ASD rivalry!!

    To check out Matt's article: https://kingsriverlife.com/02/28/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-march-2026/

    To check out Doug's latest train videos: https://www.youtube.com/@dlubbers619

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    38 min
  • Episode 11 : The February Political Update
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode Doug gives his political update as Matt provides analysis.


    Excuse the brief moments when both Doug and Matt are stumped by their own questions.

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    30 min