Blanket Fortress Of Solitude

Zombies, Robots, Aliens. The multi-verse is unstable. My name's Derwin. We publish the best science fiction on Spotify. Did you bring snacks?

Episode 15: Marty, King of the Zombies

Far across the multi-verse, on the ruins of a dead Earth, rules Marty, King of the Zombies.  To learn more about Marty, King of the Zombies, check out A Slice of Death at our website: www.dividedbyzerobooks.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derwin-gerald-lester-ii/support

08-24
05:00

Late To Formation: For the rest of my life.

Summer camp doesn't last forever. But civilian life does. #podcast #army #memoir

12-30
20:04

Late To Formation: Weekend Warrior

I got lost on the way to college and spent years as a medic in the Army National Guard. I learned how to be a leader. I learned how to move on. #army #memoir #podcast

12-23
56:13

Late To Formation: Community College.

Rooftop parties. Mice infestations. Heroin dealers. Sometimes it takes four years to finish a two year degree. #army #memoir #podcast #college

12-16
22:57

Late To Formation: COB Adder, Iraq.

I didn't Save Private Ryan, but I did swab him for chlamydia. #army #memoir #podcast

12-09
33:02

Late To Formation: Al Asad, Iraq.

Some people go to war and see combat. Others go to war and fail at salsa dancing. No part of this episode should be considered medical advice. Or dating advice. Really, take what you hear and do the opposite. #memoir #army #podcast

11-25
36:12

Late To Formation: Combat Medic Training

I'm always better on the second try.

11-18
28:55

Late To Formation: Fort Gordon, Georgia

Dinner theater. Barracks parties. Drug dealers. Life on Rear Detachment was an adventure. #podcast #army #memoirs #america

11-11
34:16

Late To Formation: Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

It doesn't matter how bad your head is bleeding, if you're on a twelve-hour pass. #podcast #army #memoir

10-28
17:38

Late To Formation: Basic Combat Training.

Combatives. Cocaine. Mob Violence. Basic Combat Training during the Bush years was...intense. #podcast #army #memoir

10-21
23:21

Worldbuilding

Nick Oakes stops by to talk about world building in science fiction.

03-13
48:17

Firefly

In 2002, Joss Whedon released his cult classic Firefly. It examined what it was like to be on the losing side of a civil war. As someone who grew up around the descendants of the losing side of the American Civil War, I could relate.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

12-27
10:49

Dogma

In 1999, Kevin Smith released Dogma, a film that examined his faith journey. It inspired me to examine my own.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

12-20
14:28

Clerks

In 1994, Kevin Smith released his debut movie Clerks. In 2004, I found the ten year anniversary edition Clerks X. It changed my life.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

12-13
12:33

Late To Formation #8: The National Guard

In 2011, I got lost on my way to College and enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

11-29
01:11:12

Late To Formation #7: Community College

Going from active duty Army to the Community College was a weird transition.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

11-22
52:03

Late To Formation #6: COB Adder, Iraq

In the Spring of 2010, I wrapped up my Iraq Deployment at COB Adder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dividedbyzerobooks/support

11-15
37:17

Late To Formation #5: Al Asad, Iraq

In the summer of 2009, I met up with the 47th Transportation Company in Al Asad Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dividedbyzerobooks/support

11-08
38:44

Late To Formation #4: Combat Medic Training.

In late Spring of 2009, I flew back to Fort Sam Houston to give Combat Medic Training another go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dividedbyzerobooks/support

11-01
37:34

Late To Formation #3: Fort Gordon, Georgia

For eighteen months, I was stationed at the home of the Army Signal Corps.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dividedbyzerobooks/support

10-25
25:55

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