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But I Digress…, Episode 31: A Review of ‘Fantastic Four’ (2015)

 “But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand
I wasn’t planning on doing this, but since people kept asking me what I thought of the new “Fantastic Four,” I decided to make an impromptu video review of it. I invite my buddy Sergio Garza to join me as we–no surprise–riff on the movie and say the Roger Corman version is better. No joke.
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My text review of the movie for Examiner.

But I Digress…, Episode 30 – My Review of ‘Terminator: Genisys’

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Hosted by Nathan Marchand
After another long, unintended hiatus, I return with a summer movie review–one that left me with the most nerd rage I’ve had in a long time! The “Terminator” franchise, which includes some of my favorite films, has been “rebooted” stupidly. So much so, my old friend the T-800 returns to protect me from the new movie!
My text review of the movie for GIGA Geek Magazine.
My “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Review.
See the T-800’s original cameo here.
See the T-800’s first full appearance in Episode 8.
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But I Digress…, Episode 29: How to Write Speculative Fiction, Part 4 – Major Subgenres of Sci-Fi

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

After an unintended hiatus, I, Nathan Marchand, return with a proper episode! I conclude my four-part series–finally–on writing speculative fiction. Part 3 detailed the major subgenres of fantasy, and this episode does the same for science fiction.

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Title card by Jarod Marchand.

The previous episodes:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

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Intro Video/Trailer for my YouTube Channel

I just thought I’d share this. Enjoy!

Hello! I’m Nathan Marchand, author and YouTube host. Here’s a little video introducing my show and channel.

Looking for a little entertainment and/or instruction? Curious to hear my opinion on the newest books and movies? Then check out “But I Digress…,” my vlog (or video podcast or whatever people call it these days). Leave comments and join the discussion. Have ideas for future episodes? Send them my way. Want to catch the video ASAP? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!

Featuring the music “Mega Man 2 Medley” from the new Super Smash Bros.

But I Digress…, Episode 27: 2nd Anniversary Special

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Hosted by Nathan Marchand

Two years! Two years I’ve been doing this show. (I’m as surprised as you, trust me). 😛

To celebrate, as has become an unintentional tradition with me, I discuss selling books at conventions. However, this time you’ll be hearing from some of my dear writer friends from Gen-Con 2014. Yes, you don’t have to listen to be ramble for once. Enjoy!

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But I Digress…, Episode 26: How to Write Speculative Fiction, Part 3 – Major Subgenres of Fantasy

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Hosted by Nathan Marchand

Now that you’ve learned the “rules” for writing speculative fiction, it’s time to learn about the types of stories you can tell. Knowing this will help you focus your writing, ascertain what your audience’s expectations are, and and know how to market your stories.

Here’s Part 1.
Here’s Part 2.

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But I Digress…, Episode 24 – How to Write Speculative Fiction, Part 2: Story Construction

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Hosted by Nathan Marchand

Are you an aspiring writer? Love science fiction and fantasy? I give some handy tips on how to write speculative. In part two of my four-part series, I explain story construction conventions, including the MICE story types, and how to handle exposition and literalism. I did have some help from the great author Orson Scott Card, though.

If you’d like to see Part 1, watch it here.

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But I Digress…, Episode 23: A Review of ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

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Hosted by Nathan Marchand

Would you believe I’m a Transformer? In this episode, I become Nerdimus Prime and go against the critical grain in my review of Michael Bay’s newest Transformers movie–but not before battling the evil Hatertron! Is the movie “more than meets the eye”? Watch and find out!

(With apologies to James Rolf, aka the Angry Video Game Nerd, for “stealing” a modified line from his “Nightmare on Elm Street” NES game review).

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But I Digress…, Episode 21: A Review of ‘Godzilla’ (2014)

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

My hiatus is over! (“And there was much rejoicing. Yay…”) I’ve made it no secret that I’m a huge fan of Toho’s Godzilla franchise. Most of those films are among my guilty pleasures. So, since my friend Sergio Garza is a horror movie fan, I decided to have him review Garth Edwards’ big-budget reboot of Big G with me. Enjoy!

You can read my review of the film for GigaGeek Magazine here.

My review as a guest host on the Strangers and Aliens podcast is here.