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Erik Matlock
@erikmatlock.bsky.social
Old sound guy, writer, vanner, creator
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I've been threatening to do this show for years and now it exists. Episode two already recorded and coming soon.

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Kanude vs The Rolling Stoner
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July 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
May 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Maniacal Miss Dolly.
May 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Miss Dolly

It was a family before anyone could see it coming
Miss Dolly
It was a family before anyone could see it coming
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May 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Walking on Water

Maybe we fail, but there's only one way to know.
Walking on Water
Maybe we fail, but there's only one way to know.
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May 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 7

Michael understood that to complete this simple task, to use the last of the ink he carried here, meant a new beginning.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 7
Michael understood that to complete this simple task, to use the last of the ink he carried here, meant a new beginning.
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May 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A Wasted Day

A life lived in defiance of those demanding I not waste the day
A Wasted Day
A life lived in defiance of those demanding I not waste the day
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April 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 6

Reaching the clearing before him, Michael saw the village from his dream.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 6
Reaching the clearing before him, Michael saw the village from his dream.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 5

He lay in the moonlight with the gentle orchestra all around him until sleep finally took him away.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 5
He lay in the moonlight with the gentle orchestra all around him until sleep finally took him away.
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April 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 4

The oppressors must not choose his ending. The violent must not seal his fate. The fearful must not be allowed to be justified. His ending must wait.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 4
The oppressors must not choose his ending. The violent must not seal his fate. The fearful must not be allowed to be justified. His ending must wait.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 3

Michael chose that whatever ink and soul remained would not be wasted on his fear.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 3
Michael chose that whatever ink and soul remained would not be wasted on his fear.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Pick Up the Pen – Part 2

Rage and rage alone seemed the only way the words screamed to exist.
Pick Up the Pen – Part 2
Rage and rage alone seemed the only way the words screamed to exist.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Becoming the King – 17 – Final Confessions

And then, except for the noise of the enforcers, the people grew silent.
Becoming the King – 17 – Final Confessions
And then, except for the noise of the enforcers, the people grew silent.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Sixteen

One among them would only cross the final expanse when a sign appeared, insisting faithful still waited.
Becoming the King – Chapter Sixteen
One among them would only cross the final expanse when a sign appeared, insisting faithful still waited.
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April 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Fifteen

The rocks before them marked the way onto the path, grave markers of great effort to honor and protect what remained.
Becoming the King – Chapter Fifteen
The rocks before them marked the way onto the path, grave markers of great effort to honor and protect what remained.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Becoming the King – Chapter Fourteen

Her fingers touched the latches, resting them there for a moment, bathed in moonlight.
Becoming the King – Chapter Fourteen
Her fingers touched the latches, resting them there for a moment, bathed in moonlight.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Thirteen

And as always, there is someone awaiting the reigns, as there was when the king no longer walked among the people.
Becoming the King – Chapter Thirteen
And as always, there is someone awaiting the reigns, as there was when the king no longer walked among the people.
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April 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Twelve

A medley of ripe fruit and the scent of horses drifted on the breeze, awakening a single wind chime.
Becoming the King – Chapter Twelve
A medley of ripe fruit and the scent of horses drifted on the breeze, awakening a single wind chime.
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April 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Becoming the King – Chapter Eleven

The stallion was going to the highest peak, with or without him.
Becoming the King – Chapter Eleven
The stallion was going to the highest peak, with or without him.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Becoming the King – Chapter Ten

These horses were not bred for work. These legendary creatures were built for war and nothing more.
Becoming the King – Chapter Ten
These horses were not bred for work. These legendary creatures were built for war and nothing more.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Nine

If there was such a thing as fate or destiny he was surely gazing into its eyes.
Becoming the King – Chapter Nine
If there was such a thing as fate or destiny he was surely gazing into its eyes.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Eight

Requesting that he might restore the gardens, he felt he'd seen some purpose to his arrival.
Becoming the King – Chapter Eight
Requesting that he might restore the gardens, he felt he'd seen some purpose to his arrival.
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March 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Everyone knows the name Nanook, but have you ever seen the film? It's the story of an incredibly resilient and self-reliant family that is still joyful under conditions that would destroy most of us.
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March 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Becoming the King – Chapter Seven

Until the sun began creeping behind the horizon, she sat with him, patiently waiting to see his strength returning.
Becoming the King – Chapter Seven
Until the sun began creeping behind the horizon, she sat with him, patiently waiting to see his strength returning.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM