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God of War, Google’s blockchain node, and crypto news- TNCS Ep 255

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on the upcoming Black Panther, God of War: Ragnarok, Google blockchain nodes, and another warning about Tik Toc.

 

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• ‘Gears of War’ Video Game Franchise to Get Feature Film, Animated Series Adaptations at Netflix (Exclusive)
  • https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gears-of-war-franchise-feature-film-animated-series-adaptations-netflix-1235256913/ 
• Gizmodo: Maybe James Cameron Won't Make 5 Avatar Movies After All.
  • https://gizmodo.com/avatar-way-of-water-sequel-trilogy-james-cameron-1849756856 
• Introducing Blockchain Node Engine: fully managed node-hosting for Web3 development
  • https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/infrastructure-modernization/introducing-blockchain-node-engine?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=unpaidsoc&utm_campaign=fy22q4-googlecloud-blog-finserv-in_feed-no-brand-global&utm_content=blockchain-node-engine&utm_term=-&s=07 
• New York Post : Feds seize more than $3B in bitcoin stolen from online marketplace Silk Road.
  • https://nypost.com/2022/11/07/feds-seize-more-than-3b-in-bitcoin-stolen-from-silk-road/ 
• CoinDesk: 'Long' Crypto Traders Take on $700M in Losses as Markets Falls on FTX Contagion Fears.
  • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/11/09/long-crypto-traders-take-on-700m-in-losses-as-markets-falls-on-ftx-contagion-fears/ 
• DefenseNews.com: Pentagon to unveil zero-trust cyber strategy.
  • https://www.defensenews.com/cyber/2022/11/08/pentagon-to-unveil-zero-trust-cyber-strategy/ 
• Tik Toc Europe
  • https://fortune.com/2022/11/03/tiktok-china-staff-european-user-data-access-fcc-commissioner-urges-app-be-banned/ 

Cantina Conversation with Louise Marburg - TNCS Ep 254

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Louise Marburg to talk about her newest book You Have Reached Your Destination, available November 10. 

 

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Website: http://louisemarburg.com/ 

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/louisemarburg 

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Elon buys Twitter, Black Adam, Overwatch 2, and Tik Tok- TNCS Ep 253

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include Black Adam, DC going a new direction with James Gunn, a new Witcher, Elon making changes to Twitter, and Tik Toc tracking specific citizens through the app..

 

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• IGN: The Witcher Renewed for Season 4 by Netflix, Liam Hemsworth to Replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia.
  • https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-renewed-for-season-4-by-netflix-liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-as-geralt-of-rivia
• Polygon: Mei removed from Overwatch 2 for 15 days.
  • https://www.polygon.com/23433720/overwatch-2-mei-removed-ice-wall-bug
• Playstation VR2 for $549.99
• Decrypt: Apple Bans Using NFTs to Unlock Content, Features in Apps.
  • https://decrypt.co/112804/apple-clarifies-app-store-rules-barring-nft-utility-external-purchase-links
• The Verge: Twitter is planning to start charging $20 per month for verification.
  • https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/30/23431931/twitter-paid-verification-elon-musk-blue-monthly-subscription
• Forbes: TikTok Parent ByteDance Planned To Use TikTok To Monitor The Physical Location Of Specific American Citizens.
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2022/10/20/tiktok-bytedance-surveillance-american-user-data/

Cantina Conversation with Christine Wells - TNCS Ep 252

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Christine Wells to talk about her newest book One Woman’s War, available now. 

 

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Website: https://christine-wells.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewells_/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinewells0/ 

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Cantina Conversation with Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop - TNCS Ep 251

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop to talk about her newest book Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies, available October 25. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://elizabethwinthrop.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winthrop.elizabeth/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ewinthropalsop 

Link to Purchase: https://regalhousepublishing.com/product/daughter-of-spies/

Cantina Conversation with Annette Chavez Macias - TNCS Ep 250

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Annette Chavez Macias to talk about her newest book Big Chicas Don’t Cry, available now. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://authorannette.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorannette/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theromancechica  

Link to Purchase: https://books2read.com/u/m2ezLR

Cantina Conversation with Raquel V. Reyes - TNCS Ep 249

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Raquel V. Reyes about her latest book and sequel to Mango, Mambo, and Murder - Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking, available October 11. 

 

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Website: https://rvreyes.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinasleuths 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/latinasleuths     

Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/books/calypso-corpses-and-cooking/9781639101061

Cantina Conversation with Jennifer Givhan - TNCS Ep 248

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to poet and author Jennifer Givhan about her latest book River Woman, River Demon available October 4. 

 

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Website: https://jennifergivhan.com/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenngivhan/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GivhanJenn  

Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/books/river-woman-river-demon-9781665057509/9781665057509

Cantina Conversation with Sophie Kim - TNCS Ep 247

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to author Sophie Kim about her debut novel, Last of the Talons, available September 27. 

 

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Website: https://www.sophiekimwrites.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiekimwrites/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophiekimwrites     

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Cantina Conversation with Kim Taylor Blakemore - TNCS Ep 246

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks to author Kim Taylor Blakemore about her latest book, The Deception, available September 27. 

 

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Website: https://www.kimtaylorblakemore.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimtaylorblakemorebooks/     

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