Episode 8: Cylia & Erik Plot a Crash Landing
Jun 2, 202639mEp. 8S1
Cylia & Erik debrief after their conversation with Mary Berman, discuss the blurry definitions of "literary" fiction, and then things go wrong.
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FictionScience
Connect the Plots
Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 8 episodes
Where this show ranks
Reviews (30d)
2
Episodes
8
Last ep.
8 days ago
Avg length
64m
Booking Probability™
28
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Listen Score
13
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
46
Steady cadence.
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Required Pod Score
80/ 100
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About this podcast
A podcast about the stories that connect us. Science fiction author Erik Grove and ravenous super reader Cylia (if she hasn't read your book already, she really wants to) interview authors, editors, audiobook narrators, librarians, literary agents and more about the stories that inspired them.
FictionScienceSocietyCulture
About the host
Unknown Host hosts Connect the Plots, a fiction show with 8 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesEpisode 7: Mary Berman - Weird Girl Horror Lit
May 26, 20261h 22mEp. 7S1
Debut author of UNTIL DEATH, Mary Berman, joins Cylia and Erik for this episode where Mary recalls her early favorites, current influences, and cursed Pennsylvania produce.
Episode 6: Cylia & Erik Plot in Space
May 19, 20261h 30mEp. 6S1
Cylia and Erik reflect on their interview with Fonda Lee and her newest book, The Last Contract of Isako. Cylia accidentally reads another horror book and Erik gets on his soapbox to talk directly to dude readers.
Episode 5: Fonda Lee - Thematically Congruent
May 12, 20261h 10mEp. 5S1
Cylia and Erik welcome best selling author of the Green Bone Saga and more, Fonda Lee, to discuss her newest book THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO, how multiple inspirations collided to form the story, and her favorite Star Tr
Episode 4: Cylia & Erik Plot Through Time
May 5, 20261h 33mEp. 4S1
Cylia & Erik discuss stand out moments from their interview with Wendy N. Wagner, content warnings, upcoming book releases, and Erik's unorthodox note taking technique.
Episode 3: Wendy N. Wagner - The Comfort of Horror
Apr 28, 20261h 20mEp. 3S1
Cylia and Erik are joined by lauded author of GIRL IN THE CREEK and editor-in-chief of NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE, Wendy N. Wagner for a conversation about Wendy's creative inspirations and the many different definitions of horr
Episode 2: Cylia & Erik Plot their Way to the Underworld
Apr 21, 202641mEp. 2S1
Cylia and Erik discuss the podcast structure and overall theme, last week's conversation with Elizabeth Bear (and the booklist it generated), and give each other assignments. Find the booklist posted on the Connect the P
Episode 1: Elizabeth Bear - A Frictionless Spherical Reader of Uniform Density
Apr 14, 20261h 6mEp. 1S1
Cylia and Erik are joined by award-winning author Elizabeth Bear. Books discussed during this conversation (75 titles!) will be posted for supporters on the Connect the Plots Patreon - www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod
Episode 0: The Plot Begins
Mar 30, 202612mS1
Cylia and Erik introduce Connect the Plots, discussing the podcast's origin, format, and future.
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Audience demographics
Age
25-54
Consumer type
General audience
Topics covered
FictionScienceSocietyCulture
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Who is the host of Connect the Plots?
Connect the Plots is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Fiction (Science) and has published 8 episodes.
How many episodes does Connect the Plots have?
Connect the Plots has published 8 episodes.
What topics does Connect the Plots cover?
Connect the Plots regularly covers Fiction, Science, Society, Culture. It sits in the Fiction category, with a Science focus.
Is it hard to get booked on Connect the Plots?
Connect the Plots is accessible for guests with genuine fiction expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Connect the Plots currently accepting guest pitches?
Connect the Plots hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are Connect the Plots episodes?
Episodes of Connect the Plots average 64 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.
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