Our friends Diego and Samuel scored a couple of big interviews for their essential podcast, The Half-Blood Report.

THBR interviews Kwame Mbalia in their latest episode, and he gives them great insights into themes of trauma, mental health, and the roles of goddesses and folk heroines in Tristan Strong Destroys the World.  Also you have to listen to find out which of his characters is written in tribute to The High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone.

And ICYMI, they got Uncle Rick! Take a listen to their very special episode with the man himself about The Tower of Nero. Be prepared for spoilery goodness, since we know you’re all finished it already.