Episode #207 State of the Podcast 2026
Jun 17, 20265m
In which the host announces the state of the podcast in the here and now and immediate future.
Hosted by Frank Zafiro · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 207 episodes
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A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours, everyone's), and life.
Frank Zafiro hosts Wrong Place, Write Crime, a arts show with 207 episodes published.
In which the host announces the state of the podcast in the here and now and immediate future.
In which a pair of virtual guest hosts, Glenn and Jenn, examine the newly revised and expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of UNDER A RAGING MOON, the host's first novel.
In which Aaron Philip Clark returns to the show to discuss the continuing adventures of Trevor Finnegan (and other matters). Also, the Zafiro update becomes a commerical for Eric Beetner's work.
In which Brian discusses his long career in law enforcement and his novels.
In which Anthony Gedell talks about life, art, and his book, Love in the Throes of Rhetoric.
In which Dan Bronson talks about his Jack Shannon series, including the new release SHOUT AT THE DEVIL, and share some great Hollywood stories and discusses writing. Note: I asked him off-mic who would play Jack Shannon
In which Thomas discusses his debut thriller, IN SPITE OF THUNDER.
In which a pastor tells the story of a bank robber who dressed up as Santa Claus... no, really. Author Tom Goodman shares the true (and fictionlized) story behind his novel Last Man Standing, a Spur Award winner!
In which Mike tells us about his career in law enforcement and his wide-ranging writing career. Plus some martial arts and a shout out to Shauna.
In which we explore the mind of Philip Thompson, rural southern noir author.
In which we hear from podcaster and mystery author, Sally Barrilla.
In which you get a slew of interviews from the floor at the conference for the Public Safety Writers Association, including some award winners!
In which Troy & Vince tell us about their upcoming anthology, TRUE PULP: A NOIR ANTHOLOGY, available for Kickstarter backing for about a week after this episode's release!
In which Scott talks about old westerns, new thrillers, and a little Star Trek, too.
In which Colleen discusses her Tupelo Grove mysteries series and much more!
In which Derrick talks about his new book, SHADOW ONE (and many of his experiences as an OSI agent that *aren't* in the book!).
In which Adam tells us about his new book, HARD TOWN... and two cops who are also writers talk a little bit of inside baseball about both topics.
In which Cindy talks about her career and her books, which range from parole/probation officer procedurals to cozies with dogs! Also, Frank gets an assist from Skynet.
In which we explore Claire Booth's background and novels, including her Sheriff Hank Worth series.
In which DM Barr (Dawn Barclay) shares her wide range of work in crime fiction and non-fiction alike.
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