Media Carnivores

“Should writers self-publish?” is the biggest question writers are facing today. Authors Brent Hartinger and Erik Hanberg talk about the trends affecting book publishing as authors weigh this big decision. (Discussion continued in Part II)...

Everyone seems to be talking about “Snowpiercer,” a smart dystopian sci-fi action film with a lot going for it. Directed by Bong Joon-ho and starting Chris Evans, it’s a great example of a summer “blockbuster” really...

With the rise of social media, computer recommendation algorithms, user reviews, and meta-review sites like Rotten Tomatoes that assemble “fresh ratings” for movies, we ask the question: “Are media critics even relevant anymore?” Subscribe! via iTunes...

Why is Raiders of the Lost Ark so good? And why are some of the Indiana Jones sequels so bad?  We look at the story, character, and plot that all align to make Raiders such a classic film...

Since it was founded, Amazon has upended the publishing industry, first with online book sales and again with the launch of the Kindle. Many publishers are crying foul about their practices. So is Amazon evil?...

What’s it like to see your novel turned into a Hollywood movie (co-staring Scott Bakula, no less!)? Co-host Brent Hartinger gives the inside scoop on what it was like to have his first novel, Geography Club, adapted into...

HBO says: “It’s not TV. It’s HBO.” Is that true? Is HBO just plain better than regular TV? Media Carnivores takes on how HBO has transformed television. Subscribe! via iTunes on Stitcher Podcast Feed: http://mediacarnivores.com/feed/podcast/ (Can be cut...

Welcome to Episode 002 of Media Carnivores! In our second episode, it’s fitting that we take on Hollywood sequels, remakes, adaptations, and the summer blockbuster season. Subscribe! via iTunes on Stitcher  Podcast Feed: http://mediacarnivores.com/feed/podcast/ (Can be cut...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Media Carnivores! Who is Erik? Who is Brent? What is Media Carnivores? Get to know the hosts before you dive into later episodes about movies, TV, books, and making a living...