Best of 2015: The Top 5 Downloaded Podcasts

We recorded and published 50 podcasts (!) in 2015. To celebrate the end of the milestone, and the end of the year, we decided to share the top five most downloaded podcasts since January.

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Episode 61: Screenwriter Eric Heisserer

Eric Heisserer, whose screenwriting credits include 2010’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” 2011’s “The Thing,” and 2013’s “Hours,” talks to Sean Tuohy about how he developed an addiction to writing scripts, why he created his own source material online, how he helped remake a classic horror film, and why directing is one of the most brutally rewarding things a person can do.

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Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford talk to author Andy Weir about his hit novel The Martian, Ridley Scott and Matt Damon’s film adaption of the book, “Doctor Who,” and Sean’s chances of surviving on Mars (spoiler alert: the odds aren’t great).

Sean Tuohy talks to screenwriter Jeb Stuart, whose credits include “Die Hard,” “The Fugitive,” “Another 48 Hours,” and “Switchback,” about how he feel in love with writing, the driving force behind his screenwriting career, why he first focused on thriller and action movies, how he developed the script for “Die Hard,” and his experiences in Hollywood.

Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss their writing processes and then best-selling author Tess Gerritsen talks to Sean about her writing career and why now is the best time ever to be a writer.

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford discuss revising their work, writing out of their comfort zones, and the differences between getting a screenplay noticed and landing a literary agent/publisher. Then, author Kevin P. Keating drops by to talk about his novel The Captive Condition.

Episode 105: ‘He Never Died’ Director Jason Krawczyk

Jason Krawczyk, screenwriter and director, talks to Sean Tuohy about how he got into screenwriting (Jon Lovitz’s “The Critic” plays a role), his directing style, meeting Henry Rollins for the first time, and the inspiration behind his recent movie “He Never Died.”

Watch the "He Never Died" trailer and then buy the movie on iTunes!

Episode 103: The Bone Labyrinth Author James Rollins

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James Rollins

Author James Rollins talks to Daniel Ford about his latest book, The Bone Labyrinth, which debuts Dec. 15.

To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @jamesrollins. You can also listen to our past interviews with the author: Episode 38 and Episode 24.

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Episode 102: Friendship Fog Author Peter Sherwood

Peter Sherwood

Peter Sherwood

Peter Sherwood, author of the pale of memory and The Murdery Delicious Hamwich Gumm Mystery, and The Murdery Delicious High Seas Horror returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent novel, Friendship Fog.

To learn more about Peter Sherwood, visit his official website and his blog Evenings With Peter, or follow him on Twitter @kaleidabox. Also listen to our previous podcasts featuring the author (Episode 19 & Episode 75).

Also, enjoy this clip from Peter Sherwood’s reading in New York City!

Episode 101: Television Producer and Screenwriter Graham Yost

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(Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/Invision for FX/AP Images)

Graham Yost—whose credits include “Speed,” “Broken Arrow,” “Raines,” “Boomtown,” and the hit series “Justified”—talks to Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford about his father’s influence on his career, writing the script for “Speed,” working with Elmore Leonard, and what he misses most about crafting stories for Raylan Givens.  

Episode 100: Television Writer and Producer Mike Royce

Episode 100: Television Writer and Producer Mike Royce

Television writer and producer Mike Royce joins Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford for their 100th episode to talk about how he got into screenwriting, the art of being a showrunner, and how he deals with cancellation and rejection.

Episode 99: Author and Screenwriter Derek Haas

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Derek Haas (on left)  (Photo credit: Elizabeth Morris)

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford talk about why deadlines are so important to writers, especially aspiring ones, and then author and screenwriter Derek Haas—whose credits include “3:10 to Yuma,” “Chicago Fire,” "Chicago P.D." and his Columbus series—comes on to chat about his new book A Different Lie and his screenwriting career.

To learn more about Derek Haas, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter @derekhaas. Also, check out our first interview with the author and screenwriter.

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Episode 98: Author Erica Wright

Erica Wright

Erica Wright

Erica Wright, author of The Red Chameleon and The Granite Moth, talks to Daniel Ford about her writing career, why $1 pizza is important to writers, and the inspiration behind her witty and tough heroine Kathleen Stone.

To learn more about Erica Wright, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @eawright. Also, check out our first interview with the author, “Master of Disguise: 11 Questions With Author Erica Wright.”

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Episode 97: Science Fiction Author Steve Alten

Steve Alten

Steve Alten

Best-selling science fiction author Steve Alten talks to Sean Tuohy about how an article about the Mariana Trench inspired him to write his first novel Meg, his writing and research processes, how he incorporates his fan base into his work, and what’s next for his career.

To learn more about Steve Alten, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @meg82159.

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Episode 96: The Screenwriter & The Novelist Chapter 3

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford discuss dealing with rejection, why writers shouldn’t exclusively write for the market, the Korean War (no, seriously), how they develop story ideas, The Writers’ Room of Boston, and their favorite times to write.

Episode 95: The Screenwriter & The Novelist Scene 2

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford talk about their fall reading lists, Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series, following an author or screenwriter’s career arc, and how their own writing careers have evolved in the past couple of years.

Episode 94: Author Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart

Author Amy Stewart talks to Daniel Ford about her desire to be a writer at a young age, her love of the natural world, and the inspiration behind her debut novel, Girl Waits With Gun.

To learn more about Amy Stewart, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @Amy_Stewart.

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Episode 93: Author and Literary Agent Bill Clegg

Bill Clegg (Photo credit: Christian Hansen)

Bill Clegg (Photo credit: Christian Hansen)

Author and literary agent Bill Clegg talks to Gary Almeter at the Baltimore Book Festival about his serendipitous path into the literary world and the inspiration behind his debut novel Did You Ever Have a Family.

To learn more about Bill Clegg, visit his official website.

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Episode 92: Screenwriter Ken Nolan

Screenwriter Ken Nolan, whose credits include “Black Hawk Down,” talks to Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy about his love of writing and movies, the art of screenwriting, and his awkward moment with legendary moviemaker Michael Mann.

Episode 91: Best-Selling Mystery Author Eric Rickstad

Eric Rickstad

Eric Rickstad

Eric Rickstad, author of The Silent Girls, Reap, and, most recently, Lie in Wait, talks to Sean Tuohy about capturing Vermont’s scary beauty, his organic writing process, and how his love of reading fueled his desire to become a writer.

To learn more about Eric Rickstad, check out his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @ericrickstad.

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Episode 90: Author Eric Bennett

Eric Bennett, author of A Big Enough Lie, talks to Dave Pezza about his upcoming book, Workshops of Empire: Stegner, Engle, and American Creative Writing during the Cold War, and the state of American fiction.

To learn more about Eric Bennett, pick up his novel at Barnes and Noble or check out Entertainment Weekly’s review of A Big Enough Lie.  Also read Dave Pezza's first interview with the author.

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Episode 89: Author Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly

Best-selling author Matthew Reilly talks to Sean Tuohy about his novels, including The Great Zoo of China and the Jack West series, his approach to character development, the toys on his desk, and why he enjoys taking readers for a ride.

To learn more about Matthew Reilly, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @Matthew_Reilly.

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Episode 88: Author Brian Panowich

Brian Panowich (Photo credit: David Kernaghan)

Brian Panowich (Photo credit: David Kernaghan)

Author Brian Panowich talks to Daniel Ford about his debut novel Bull Mountain.

To learn more about Brian Panowich, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @BPanowich. Also check out our original interview with the author, his contribution to The Writer’s Guide to Music., and our review of Bull Mountain in Bruce, Bourbon, and Books.

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Episode 87: Comic Book Men’s Ming Chen

Ming Chen

Ming Chen

Ming Chen, co-host of podcast “I Sell Comics” and regular on AMC’s “Comic Book Men,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his love of podcasting, working with Kevin Smith, developing friendships with the other cast members of “Comic Book Men,” and his appearance at this weekend’s Walker Stalker Con in Boston.

To learn more about Ming Chen, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @mingchen37. You can find out more about Walker Stalker Con (being held Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 at the Westin Waterfront) by visiting the event’s official website.

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