Spencer opens things up with an unusual scenario. After that, we discuss the controversy with Kevin Smith and his take on Masters of the Universe. This leads us into a conversation about working or writing new stories for established properties and franchises. 

There’s a lot of talk about comics and comic book characters, as well as movies and TV shows.

A Murakami Minute: The Elephant Vanishes Part 3 – Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

This week we cover three more wild stories from Haruki Murakami's short story collection, The Elephant Vanishes. We meet a man who has a very odd diary, a miserable wife who shops for lederhosen, and a mysterious rich guy who has a passion for burning down random barns. 

1. A Murakami Minute: The Elephant Vanishes Part 3 29:22
2. DBS #56: Appreciating Pulp Fiction Writers 46:12
3. A Murakami Minute: The Elephant Vanishes Part 2 31:05
4. DBS #55: The Best Fantasy Characters Of All Time 54:25
5. A Murakami Minute: The Elephant Vanishes Part One 25:38