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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now

@goindienow.bsky.social

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Indie Author, Filmmaker, and Executive Producer of the Go Indie Now. Some call me the Godfather of Indie, some call other names, just don't call me late for dinner (which I never am)

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Nov 20

If you want to be part of what we do on Go Indie Now, we have a ton of shows that we will be casting for in 2025. Come join our FB group Think Tank. That's where the casting notices go up first. The best way to get seen on our shows though is by joining that group.

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Bryan Tann @authorbryantann.bsky.social · Jul 24

It’s time for another episode of Saving a Seat on the #GoIndieNow network! This episode before our summer break we talk some red hot indie flicks rhat are hilarious, creepy, and star making!
#TeamMadisynn

Check us out at the link below! @goindienow.bsky.social

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Saving A Seat Episode 7

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Jul 18

I love writing in all its forms and LOVE sharing musical discoveries, especially indie ones. Here @goindienow.bsky.social 's Joe Compton and myself go track for track for Wet Leg's sophomore effort.

#indieMusic #NewMusic

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INDIE MUSIC REVIEW - WET LEG - MOISTURIZER Track by Track Review

A positive Movie review blog about my love for all things movies. Smell that Fresh Buttered Popcorn.

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 30

@authorbryantann.bsky.social & myself welcomed @johnhartness.bsky.social of @falstaffbooks.bsky.social to discuss how #MLW is the new #ECW & we also paid tribute to the pioneer #Sabu. #indieprowrestling

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Working The Indies Episode 9: Is MLW the new ECW/Tribute to Sabu w/John Hartness

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 21

#saturdaymatinee w/another Saving A Seat episode as @authorbryantann.bsky.social and I review 2 New Releases. Then see what happened when I subjected Bryan to the absurd comedy #Salesmen.

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Saving A Seat Episode 6

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Bryan Tann @authorbryantann.bsky.social · Jun 20

Join us now LIVE we’re watching #TheSurrogate with #MichelleOwushu now! We’re watching along. Leave a comment. Join us in conversation.

#indiefilm #independentfilm #indiereview

Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are #LIVE tonight doing a watch along of the short film #TheSurrogate from the mind of #michelleowusu who will join us after for a Q&A. Join myself & @authorbryantann.bsky.social at 9p ET. youtube.com/live/RBC4Ybb...

SPECIAL JUNETEENTH SAVING A SEAT EVENT:Bryan Tann & Joe Compton - Michelle Owusu's The Surrogate

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are #LIVE tonight doing a watch along of the short film #TheSurrogate from the mind of #michelleowusu who will join us after for a Q&A. Join myself & @authorbryantann.bsky.social at 9p ET. youtube.com/live/RBC4Ybb...

SPECIAL JUNETEENTH SAVING A SEAT EVENT:Bryan Tann & Joe Compton - Michelle Owusu's The Surrogate

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 13

Tonight we are LIVE at 930p ET w/Spotlight on The @multiversecon.bsky.social presenting a virtual panel on #GotAnIdea, Now What? Moderated by @paige225.bsky.social & panelists @cronegirlspress.bsky.social @waylandsmith.bsky.social @azizasphinx.bsky.social #ameliasides

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Spotlight On The Multiverse 3.2.1 - The Virtual Panels - Got An Idea, Now What?

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 11

TONIGHT! We are live w/our debate show #TropeorNottoTrope as @afstewartauthor.bsky.social takes on SM Hillman as they discuss #MagicalArtifacts #fantasytropes #darkfantasy #indieauthors #indiebooks #indiemovies

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Bryan Tann @authorbryantann.bsky.social · Jun 8

@goindienow.bsky.social and I are happily Saving A Seat for you. 3 #indiefims 2 new releases. 1 classic.

Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 7

@authorbryantann.bsky.social & I review 3 Indie films, 2 new releases 1 classic as we our Saving A Seat for you.

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Saving A Seat Episode 5

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 7

@authorbryantann.bsky.social & I review 3 Indie films, 2 new releases 1 classic as we our Saving A Seat for you.

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Saving A Seat Episode 5

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Jun 6

We have Late Night News w/myself & @venessag.bsky.social as we have stories on keeping artists safe, an Organization providing a Free Toolkit for #Authors, and as always, a great Marketing Tip from @clcannonauthor.bsky.social. Join us at 10p ET/9p CT/8p MT/7p PT
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Late Night News for June 2025

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Apr 21

Join us Tonight as we do LIVE RPG, starting at 8p ET/7p CT/6p MT/5p PT, Jim Nettles, @mistymassey.bsky.social, and @sgtasz.bsky.social, led by @jessicanettles.bsky.social. As they take on THE MOTHMAN for this mission. The game was created & written by Bob McGough .

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Hit The Dice Campaign #11 - Cryptid Capture Corps Mission II The Mothman

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Apr 19

On this #wrestlemania41 weekend we have anothe episode of #WorkingTheIndies dropped as @authorbryantann.bsky.social and myself discuss 4 indies we think will break out in 2025

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Working The Indies Episode 7: Indies To Watch Out For in 2025

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Bryan Tann @authorbryantann.bsky.social · Mar 29

If you’re into #indiefilm check out #littlemisssociopath it’s absolutely AMAZING and is definitely my #indiebuy of the month.

Check out my review of this film with @goindienow.bsky.social on our show Saving a Seat on the #goindienow network!

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Saving A Seat Episode 3

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 28

TONIGHT @authorbryantann.bsky.social and I are #SavingASeat for you with reviews of 2 new #indiefilms #littlemisssociopath & #triggerhappy you can stream right now and a 3rd most retro #Indiefilm I had never seen until this show in #contracted.

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Saving A Seat Episode 3

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 24

TONIGHT! SEASON FINALE of #21Grams w/Joe Compton. Joe's guest @benmeeks.bsky.social, a master craftsman, marketer, & #Indieauthor. Ben does a ton of in-person events so if you ever wanted some tips, this will be the show to watch tonight. LIVE 7p ET/6p CT/5p MT/4p PT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SL...

21 Grams Season 5 Episode 21 (Season Finale) - Ben Meeks

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 20

If you need some good dark ambiance with a little pick me up, or are a fan of sludge, doom metal, and/ or 90s rock than let me introduce you to Mr. Dax Riggs, one of the original members of Acid Bath. Here's my review of 7 Songs For Spiders.

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INDIE MUSIC REVIEW: DAX RIGGS - 7 SONGS FOR SPIDERS Track by Track Review

A positive Movie review blog about my love for all things movies. Smell that Fresh Buttered Popcorn.

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 10

TONIGHT we have a Double Feature #livestream & our 2nd stream is w/ @venessag.bsky.social and her show A Conversation & A Cocktail as she welcomes @tamsinsilver.bsky.social at 9p ET
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A Conversation & A Cocktail w/ Venessa Giunta welcomes Tasmin L Silver

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 10

TONIGHT at we have a DOUBLE FEATURE Livestream. 1st w/ #21Grams as I sit down with @sgtasz.bsky.social & discuss writing, reading, and gaming.

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21 Grams Episode 19 - S. G. Tasz

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 10

I am live for the next couple hours & every Mon from 2-4p ET for Meditations & Sprints. Come join me right now.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXvw...

Meditations and Sprints

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 9

Come join us for This Week In Indies as we discuss #urbanfantasy

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This Week In Indies for March 9th, 2025 -Urban Fantasy

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C.L. Cannon, USA Today Bestselling Author @clcannonauthor.bsky.social · Mar 8

Looking for more books like #SeananMcGuire's #RosemaryAndRue? I've got you covered!
Watch the 237th episode of #TheIndieConnection and fall in love with a new book!

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Rosemary and Rue - The Indie Connection With C.L. Cannon

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 5

The band is back for the 1st time in 2025, myself, @venessag.bsky.social , & @clcannonauthor.bsky.social for #LateNightNews. Nevermind the warm & fuzzy blanket, time to jump into the ice bath & fucking howl at the moon. This Friday 3/7 at 10p ET/9p CFT/8p MT/7p PT

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Bryan Tann @authorbryantann.bsky.social · Mar 2

Join me now on @goindienow.bsky.social with “This Week in the Indies just click the link below!

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#indie #indieauthor #goindienow #networking #indienetworking #indieauthors

This Week In Indies for March 2nd, 2025 - The Need for Authors to Network

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Joe Compton of Go Indie Now @goindienow.bsky.social · Mar 3

Live at the top of the hour with another 21 Grams episode as I welcome in Indie Artist Jeffrey Nix for a chat. Come hang out with us.

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