Welcome to the Alchemy’s podcast, where Tim and LeeAnna dive deep into the “weirdness beneath our skin”—because, honestly, who doesn’t love a good rabbit hole? LeeAnna kicks things off with a chicken-herding dog persecuted in Cuba, Tim responds bravely with a hamster April First prank, LeeAnna reveals her ‘mutant redhead’ powers, and we take a deto…

Jump into Alchemy’s 25th episode, where we’re tackling aliens, existential dread, and... hamster funerals? From the mind-bending “Xir” aliens (designed by The Snark) to snack-obsessed invaders and animatronic space creatures, Tim and LeeAnna take you on a wild, wild journey that will make you question everything—including your pet burial rituals. B…

In this bizarre part 1 of “Take Me to Your Writer”, Tim and LeeAnna take you on a wild ride through alien design, existential dread, and… dead hamsters? That’s right—what starts as a conversation about building truly terrifying extraterrestrials quickly morphs into a tangent-filled exploration of hamster deaths, claustrophobia, and the kind of fear…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... Today it’s time for a Demon Smackdown! We’re tackling the toughest enemies of the human spirit—inner demons, the bad and evil people who try to manipulate and harm, and even those spiritual demons lurking in the shadows. Today our podcasters discuss how humans fight back against these forces—whether they’re roote…

Demons aren't just fiery, horned creatures from hell—they’re life lessons in disguise. In this episode of Alchemy, LeeAnna and Tim dive deep into the concept of moral dread, where our darkest impulses—greed, lust, sloth, envy—aren't just fears, but cautionary tales lurking in our own human nature. We’ll explore how demons can be a mirror, reflectin…

Today, Tim & LeeAnna dig deep into the messy, chaotic world of people cracking under pressure—because let’s face it, life’s a pressure cooker, and sometimes the lid just pops. It’s the high-stakes world of war, disaster, and every moment that feels like your last nerve is being plucked like a harp string. Can you handle the heat? Of course, as with…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... today, our podcasters venture into Teen Angst, and the wild world of teenagers – those magnificent creatures navigating the perilous terrain of high snakes and life’s oh-so-difficult choices. Because, really, what’s a teen’s life without a few near-death experiences in the form of social media drama, questionable…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... Today, our podcasters tackle the overhyped meet-cute—and then dive into its far more entertaining cousin, the meet-ugly. Writers, get ready to throw your tired old tropes out the window. Non-writers, stick around anyway—it’s going to get weird, and you’ll probably learn something without even trying. Of course, a…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy. Today, our podcasters talk about how to make characters that are both compelling and objectively good folks. Writers, get ready to think outside the box. Non-writers, stay tuned anyway—for a battle between good and evil. Of course, as with all our podcasts, we’ve spared you the joy of ads for those ‘sure-fire ways …

Today, Tim and LeeAnna talk about when everything unexpectedly goes pear-shaped, and the gawkable spectacle of embarrassed deflation. Writers, get ready to humble your characters. Non-writers, stay tuned for some cringey moments, including a “chicken in curry” calamity. Of course, as with all our podcasts, we’ve spared you the soul-crushing ads for…

Today, our podcasters explore emotions, and how they are both complex and unpredictable. Writers, get ready to think outside the box. Non-writers, stay tuned anyway—it’s bound to get fascinating. Of course, as with all our podcasts, we’ve spared you any ads for Tex-Mex food that promises to deliver a fiesta right to your door, but really just leave…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press that embraces the delightful chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer looking to refine your craft, or just someone who enjoys watching the world spin and needs fresh conversation material for your next cocktail party, we’ve got you covered. Today, our podcasters dive deep into…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we shamelessly embrace the delightful chaos of life. Whether you're a fiction writer desperately trying to pull your craft out of the gutter, or just someone who enjoys watching the world spin out of control and needs some new, bizarre fodder for your next cocktail party though…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we dive headfirst into the delightful chaos of life. Whether you're a fiction writer struggling to untangle your mess of a plot, or just someone who loves watching the world spin out of control and needs fresh material for your next cocktail party lecture, we’ve got you covered…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we fully lean into the glorious chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer trying to make sense of your mess of a manuscript, or just someone who enjoys watching the world burn from a safe distance and needs some fresh material for your next cocktail party disaster, we’ve g…

Join Tim, LeeAnna, and Seth (guest) from Effigy Press as they dive into the absurdly complicated world of memory, identity, and writing. From questioning whether your brain is actually trustworthy to deciding if your character’s backstory is a hot mess or just ‘authentic,’ these three somehow manage to make sense of it all. Oh, and because writing …

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we wholeheartedly embrace the delightful chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer trying to un-screw-up your craft, or just someone who loves watching the world spin off its axis and needs new material for your next cocktail party meltdown, we’ve got you covered. Today, o…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we throw our hands up at the chaos of life and laugh our way through it. Whether you’re a fiction writer struggling to refine your craft or just someone who enjoys watching the world fall apart and needs new material for your next cocktail party meltdown, we’ve got you covered.…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we embrace the beautiful mess of life. Whether you're a fiction writer honing your craft, or just someone who loves watching the world spin in all its chaotic glory and needs some fresh conversation starters for your next cocktail party, we’ve got you covered. Today, our fearle…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press that dives into the delightful chaos of life. Whether you're a fiction writer working on refining your craft or just someone who enjoys watching the world spin off-kilter and needs fresh material for your next cocktail party, we've got you covered. Today, we take a closer look at the…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press that dives into the delightful mess of life. Whether you're a fiction writer refining your craft, or just someone who enjoys watching the world spin wildly and needs fresh fodder for your next cocktail conversation, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re taking a detour into the unpredi…

In this Alchemy Short n’ Sweet episode, Tim and LeeAnna zip through the extraordinary story of Paul von Hindenburg. Writers, get ready to think about characters who simply don’t give up, or history that just won’t leave these poor souls alone. Non-writers, stay tuned anyway—for one of the most extraordinary life stories. It’s a tiny little parcel o…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press that embraces the delightful chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer looking to refine your craft, or just someone who enjoys watching the world spin and needs fresh conversation material for your next cocktail party, we’ve got you covered. Today, our podcasters explore bold c…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press that’s all about diving into the glorious mess of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer looking to hone your characters and plot, or just someone who enjoys watching the world tumble into chaos and needs some juicy conversation fodder for your next cocktail party, we’ve got you cover…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we embrace the delightful chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer stuck in the trenches of your craft, or just someone who enjoys watching the world implode while looking for juicy material to ruin your next cocktail party, we’ve got you covered. Today, our podcasters re…

Join Tim and LeeAnna for a big warm welcome to Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press for anyone who’s ever looked at the chaos, confusion, and delightful mess of the world and thought, 'Yeah, I need to get in on that.' Whether you're a fiction writer trying to wrangle the madness into something resembling a plot, or just someone who enjoys watch…