Message: “Stephen R. Donaldson and the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant”

The StoryMen welcome JR.’s favorite author of all time, Stephen R. Donaldson. Steve is the author of the best-selling fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, as well as several more series. We discuss the religious power of stories, what it’s like to publish fantasy for four decades, and of course, the end of Thomas Covenant!

0:00 – JR.’s Best Birthday Present EVER
06:00 – The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
10:00 – Stephen R. Donaldson & the Changing Publishing Landscape
15:30 – The Theology of Thomas Covenant and the Religion of Storytelling
30:00 – Why We Love Anti-Heroes (and Why Thomas Covenant Isn’t One)
38:00 – Steve and the Creator
43:00 – Saying Goodbye to Thomas Covenant

Story Men - November 15, 2013

Tattoos! with Lars Van Zandt

Tattoos! with Lars Van Zandt

The StoryMen welcome JR.'s tattoo artist and friend Lars Van Zandt to talk about the world of tattooing. We discuss the history of tattooing, how the industry has changed and what they're all about. Plus, Pixar's Grand Unified Theory, just because we can. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Where in the World is Matt Mikalatos? 03:00 – Lars Van Zandt: Tattoo Artist to the StoryMen 10:00 – The History and Culture of Tattooing 20:00 – What Not to Ask a Tattoo Artist 26:00 – The Ins and Outs of Tattooing as Art 31:00 – The Spirituality of Ink 42:00 – The Pixar Grand Unifying Theory 48:00 – Matt's Questions 51:00 – What does the future of tattooing hold?

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