The Crew Reviews Podcast

The world’s greatest storytellers join co-hosts CE Albanese, Mike Houtz, and Sean Cameron to discuss the latest crime, mystery, and thriller novels you should be reading and the television series and movies you should be watching. Visit us at https://www.TheCrewReviews.com
Episodes
Episodes



Monday Sep 07, 2020
TCR Episode #52 | Sean Parnell - ONE TRUE PATRIOT
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
In this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with Sean Parnell. Sean is the New York Times Bestselling author of Man of War and Outlaw Platoon, a U.S. Army combat veteran, Infantry Officer, and co-founder of a charity called The American Warrior Initiative. He retired from service as a highly decorated Captain, receiving 2 Bronze Stars (one for valor), and the Purple Heart.When he is not traveling with the American Warrior Initiative, he speaks all over the nation on leadership, advises Congress on policy that will better serve our veterans and is a frequent contributor for Fox News. He lives in Pittsburgh with his three children.
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
TCR Episode #51 | Joel C. Rosenberg - THE JERUSALEM ASSASSIN
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg.
Joel C. Rosenberg (www.joelrosenberg.com) is the author of 13 novels and five nonfiction books, with nearly 5 million copies in print. His latest thriller, THE JERUSALEM ASSASSIN, hit bookshelves in March.
Joel has spoken to audiences and met with religious and government leaders all across the U.S. and Canada and around the world, including Israel, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, the UAE, Turkey, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, India, South Korea, and the Philippines. He has also addressed audiences at the White House and the Pentagon, addressed members of Congress on Capitol Hill, members of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, and a conference held at the European Union Parliament in Brussels.
He is the founder and chairman of The Joshua Fund (www.joshuafund.com), a nonprofit educational and charitable organization he and his wife launched in 2006 to mobilize Christians to "bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus, according to Genesis 12:1-3."
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
On this inaugural Crew Capsule, the Crew highlights the work of horror author Scott Kenemore. Born in New York and educated at Kenyon College and Columbia University, Scott Kenemore is the national bestselling author of Lake of Darkness, The Grand Hotel, and Zombie Ohio, as well as numerous other works of horror and satire. He lives in Evanston, IL.
Can you learn more about Scott by visiting his website: https://scottkenemore.com/
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
TCR Episode #50 | Barbara Poelle - Literary Agent
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with literary agent Barbara Poelle. Barbara began her publishing career as a freelance copywriter and editor before joining the Goodman Agency in 2007, but feels as if she truly prepared for the industry during her brief stint as a standup comic in Los Angeles. She has found success placing thrillers, literary suspense, Young Adult and upmarket fiction and is actively seeking her next great client in those genres, but is passionate about anything with a unique voice. Barbara is also the author of Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the Publishing Industry (Jan, 2020) based on her Writer's Digest column of the same name.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
TCR Episode #49 | Brian Freeman - THE BOURNE EVOLUTION
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
In this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with bestselling and award-winning author Brian Freeman. Freeman writes psychological thrillers that have been sold in 46 countries and 22 languages. His novel SPILLED BLOOD won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards, and his novel THE BURYING PLACE was a finalist for the same award. He has been named by Putnam and the Robert Ludlum estate as the official author to continue Ludlum’s famous Jason Bourne franchise. THE BOURNE EVOLUTION will be released in July 2020. “My goal is to write books with haunting characters and a lightning-fast pace,” Brian says. “My stories are about the hidden intimate motives that draw people across some dark lines. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages, and each piece in the puzzle gives you new insight into the heroes, victims, and villains.” Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, hit the "LIKE" button, and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media:Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviewsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviewsFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/



Monday Jul 20, 2020
TCR Episode #48 | Brad Thor - NEAR DARK
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with Brad Thor. Brad is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty thrillers, including: NEAR DARK, BACKLASH (One of Suspense Magazine‘s Best Books of the Year), SPYMASTER (“One of the all-time best thriller novels” – The Washington Times), THE LAST PATRIOT (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association), BLOWBACK (One of the “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time” – NPR), and THE LIONS OF LUCERNE (“One of the best political thrillers ever” – Barnes & Noble).
Brad has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Channel, CNN, CNN Headline News, The Blaze, and MSNBC (among others) to discuss terrorism, as well as how closely his novels of international intrigue parallel the real threats facing the world today.
Brad graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California where he studied creative writing, film, and television production. Prior to becoming a novelist, Brad was the award-winning creator, producer, writer and host of the critically acclaimed national public television series, Traveling Lite.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
TCR Episode #47 | Shawn S.A. Cosby - BLACKTOP WASTELAND
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with rising talent Shawn S.A. Cosby. S.A. Cosby is an Anthony award winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines. His story "Slant-Six" was selected as a Distinguished Story in Best American MysteryStories for 2016. And his short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won the Anthony award for best short story in 2019. His writing has been called "gritty and heartbreaking" and "dark, thrilling and tragic."
His style and tone is influenced by his varied life experiences which includes but are not limited to being a bouncer, construction worker, retail manager and for six hours a mascot for a major fast food chain inside the world's hottest costume. When Shawn isn't crafting tales of murder and mayhem he works as a mortician's assistant.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
TCR Episode #46 | Ted Bell - DRAGON FIRE
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
On this episode the Crew goes behind the scenes with New York Times bestselling author Ted Bell. The author of 10 consecutive New York Times best sellers and former advertising executive, Ted Bell began his advertising career in the 1970’s as a junior copywriter at Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB), New York. At the age of 25, he sold his first screenplay to Hollywood, as well as became the youngest vice-president in the storied history of DDB. In 1982, he joined Leo Burnett Co., Chicago, as a creative director. Four years later, at the age of 40, he was named President, Chief Creative Officer where he was credited with developing numerous innovative and award-winning advertising campaigns. In 1982, Bell joined Young & Rubicam, London, and in 1991 became the Vice Chairman and Worldwide Creative Director. Bell has won every award the advertising industry offers, including numerous Clios and Cannes Gold Lions, and while at Young & Rubicam, the Grand Prix at the Cannes Festival. In 2001, Bell retired to write full time. He has 10 consecutive New York Times Bestsellers to his credit: The Alex Hawke series of spy thrillers published by HarperCollins and the young adult targeted time travel adventure series, Nick of Timeand The Time Pirate published by St. Martins Press.
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