The Chat
Ever wonder what bestselling authors talk about when they get together? Listen in every week on the musings of two good friends, C. G. Cooper and Robert J. Crane. Check out their writing and other work at: http://cg-cooper.com & http://robertjcrane.com
Episodes
48 episodes
48 - The Master Debaters
Chatting about Robert's travels, reading, writing, genre fiction, the debate trainwreck (we couldn't avoid it), Carlos's vacation plans, the death of the pickup game for kids, the brutality of partisan politics, and the shocking lack of wisdom ...
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1:09:19
#47 Lorenz Explains It All
Friend of the show Mike Lorenz returns! He and Robert chat about the heat of summer, not letting your smart phone run your life, nuclear power, tailwinds of growth, and money, money, money.
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1:13:54
#46 - Robyn Haines Q&A with Robert, Part 2
Friend of the podcast Robyn Haines returns to ask Robert many, many fan questions about Girl in the Box, with a few peppered in about Sanctuary and Southern Watch. Part 2 of 2. SPOILER WARNING! If you're not up to date on Girl in the Box, Sanct...
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1:02:22
#45 Robyn Haines Q&A with Robert, Part 1
Friend of the podcast Robyn Haines returns to ask Robert many, many fan questions about Girl in the Box, with a few peppered in about Sanctuary and Southern Watch. Part 1 of 2. SPOILER WARNING! If you're not up to date on Girl in the Box, Sanct...
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54:06
#44 - Carlos Gives Up on Being a Dictator
Episode #44 - Chatting about Robert's monomaniacal obsession with owning books, why Carlos has given up on being a dictator, why our kids are our greatest joy, Carlos's new AI bestie, and why fans make better Facebook friends than other authors...
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1:00:14
#43 Robert Has P-nu-mo-nia
Robert and Carlos chat about Robert's latest ailment, the benefits of genetic testing, the plethora of AI tools, the ups and downs of book publishing, and interlude with a garage door. If you're an author looking for a manager/agen...
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Episode 43
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48:56
#42 - Matt Davis - Comedy, Wild Dogs, and Justice
This week Robert welcomes guest Matt Davis and they chat about stand-up comedy, Matt's dog Cali (yes, that one), the shocking rise of anti-semitism over the last few years, rigged games, the downsides of the justice system, and the gangs of Sou...
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1:03:53
#41 The Boys Are Back
Reunited and it feels so good! Carlos and Robert are back with a extra-long conversation that wanders through some of the favorite topics on their minds: AI and how it may save or obliterate us, how Hollywood is constipated, why the kids aren't...
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1:11:59
#40 - Mike Lorenz - Once More Unto the BTC Breach
NOTE: This episode was recorded February 18th, when the price of Bitcoin was around $51,000.Returning guest and friend of the podcast Mike Lorenz returns to discuss AI, money, Bitcoin, and the financial messes we live with.
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1:40:39
#39 Face Off
Chatting about rising chaos, fantasy football drafts, things that bring the TSA down on you, the radicals of the sixties, and how Robert is allergic to his own face.
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35:47
#38 Mike Lorenz - Bitcoin, Business and Society
Chatting with guest Mike Lorenz about Bitcoin, how CFOs sped up smartphone adoption, the urban doom loop in San Francisco, 'zombie companies', the abuses of private equity investing, and the implications of eradicating morality from socia...
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Episode 38
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1:24:38
#37 High Noon in New York City
Chatting about writing Westerns, the creative process, maintaining steady success, the trials of parenting during summer, taking inspiration from the Fast and Furious movies, the realities of international relations, solo travel and New York Ci...
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Episode 37
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50:52
#36 The Power of Art and Passion: A Conversation with Brad Warren
Part 2 of Carlos's conversation with Brad Warren, on half of the hit songwriting duo The Warren Brothers.Ever wondered what the journey of a song looks like, from...
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1:05:54
#35 From Rock Star Dreams to Songwriter Success: A Journey with Brad Warren - Part 1
Part 1 of Carlos's conversation with Brad Warren, half of the hit-writing duo The Warren Brothers. Get ready to be captivated by the life and journey of none other than Brad Warren, the multi-number one writing and Grammy-nominated songwriter f...
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Episode 35
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50:10
#34 Robert Considers A Career In Sexy Stand-Up Comedy
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of creativity, drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's book, 'Big Magic'. We dive into the importance of seizing ideas when they occur and the liberating feeling of discarding ones that don't resonate. W...
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Episode 34
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59:58
#33 Robert Takes On The Cigarette Butt Baron
Chatting about Christopher Nolan, the genius behind the films like 'Following', 'Insomnia', and 'Memento', diving into the depth and layers of his narratives. It's not just about the films, we also explore how his creations stand apart from mod...
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Episode 33
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1:01:50
#32 Debating Mission Impossible vs Marvel, College Education Value, and Sharing Food Memories
Carlos & Robert chat: Have you ever wondered how the Mission Impossible series manages to deliver one thrilling installment after another? We unpack this mystery in our latest episode, discussing director Christopher Macquarie's captivating...
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Episode 32
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55:51
#31 Summer Adventures, Hollywood Trends, Economic Insights, and Food Debates
Robert & Carlos chat: We take you from Orlando, to the green of Alaska, and through riveting tales of family reunions in Michigan and food in Chattanooga. Scenic hikes and gaming events.Avid film buffs, we don't just stop at travel ...
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Episode 31
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47:03
#30 Life's Sweet Chaos: Balancing Sugar, Self-Care, and a Side of Humor
Robert and Carlos chat: We've all had those chaotic summers where life feels like a whirlwind, and this year was no exception for us. Amidst dance recitals, in-law visits, and writing struggles, we decided to take a break and have a heart-to-he...
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Episode 30
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52:45
#29 Carbo-Loading The Sexual Revolution
Episode 29: Chatting about the carb-loaded first week of summer, the corrosive effects of reboot/remake culture, Robert, the fantasy author can’t remember Anduril, Flame of the West, a deep discussion into the greatest TV show of the last decad...
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Episode 29
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55:42
#28 Ben Middleton - Regional CEO of Centerstone
Episode 28 - Carlos chats with Ben Middleton, Regional CEO of Centerstone. They talk about the life-changing power of mentors, early years, figuring things out, the compounding effect of doing the right thing, parents having the courage ...
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Episode 28
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1:14:43
#27 Mike Lorenz - Ins & Outs of Bank Failures
Episode 27 - Robert chats with Mike Lorenz about the affinity of psychopaths for gin, the ins and outs of bank failures, who’s going to buy the US debt, the domino theory of the financial system, revolutions, bad economic theory, the ris...
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Episode 27
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1:22:46
#26 Robert Explores The Louvre's Basement
Episode 26 - Chatting about alligator farm investment opportunities, mortal combat sports, the locus of control theory, the power of military wives, hidden secrets in the basement of the Louvre, Robert’s unquenchable craving for Middle E...
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Episode 26
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56:24
#25 Living The Teenage Dream
Episode 25 - Chatting about the plague on the pantry that is teenage boys, sustainable dieting, the explosive growth of health care costs and college administration, and how the American education system is a badly-engineered relic.
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Episode 25
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52:26
#24: Why Are We So Dramatic?
Episode 24 - Chatting about mystery box storytelling, why a friend will jump in a hole with you, commiserating about the worst part of writing a book, how men develop respect after fist fighting, and why authors are the most dramatic peo...
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Episode 24
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52:54