Don't Make It Weird

Daniel Quigley & Dinasaurus

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Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.

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The One Where Dina Escapes A Cult

Don't Make It Weird

11/15/21 • 107 min

In this highly-anticipated episode of Don't Make It Weird, Dina finally tells us about her time in a religious cult and how she finally got out. #exIFB #CultSurvivor
Trigger warning: in this episode we will be discussing acts of violence that are emotional, spiritual, physical and sexual in nature. There will be elements of mental abuse and coercion featured heavily. Please be good to yourself and if it is too much, please don’t continue. For resources please reach out to the podcast on Twitter or see our resources below.
Leaving Eden Podcast: https://linktr.ee/LeavingEdenPodcast
Steven Hassan’s BITE Model of Authoritarian Control: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/
Dare to Doubt | Leaving and Recovering from Cults: https://www.daretodoubt.org/cults
You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ZNz5QIhr9g0 Please subscribe!
You can support Don't Make It Weird by shopping at our official merchandise store! Every penny goes right back into making the show!: http://store.dontmakeitweird.net/
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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Daniel's website: https://dumps4danq.com
Dina's website: https://dinasaurusd.com
You can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube channel, and the audio only version on any of your favorite podcast apps!
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Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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Credits song written and performed by Anthony LaFauci of We Have Issues Podcast.

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The One Where It Is Daniel's Birthday.

Don't Make It Weird

10/18/21 • 72 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, it is Daniel's birthday.
Keep the birthday love going! Send a birthday greeting to Daniel on Twitter @DanQWritesThing with the hashtag #DanQDay! He would love to hear from you.
A special thanks to the contributing writers in the Daniel's Writing Tips of the Day segment! Stephanie B. Sierra, Matthew Siadak, Fanny T. Crispin, and Rance D. Denton!
Illustration by Stephen Todd. @StevieWildcard on Twitter.
You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/q35YvNTc0GM
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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The One With The Pepper Cocaine

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10/04/21 • 62 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, We play a round of Weird Titles! Daniel and Dina have a discussion about the predatory nature of Vanity Presses! Dina finally tells us the tale of the Pepper Cocaine in Storytime! Daniel continues his journey into Jar Jar Binks erotic fan fiction in Cringey Copulation! And we discuss your #WeirdTakes! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish
You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/Y3FMLp5SoZs
Give us a call on the Don't Make It Weird Hotline and leave us a voicemail message! We just might use your message on a future episode of the show! 347-69-WEIRD that's 347-699-3473!
Send us your controversial or unpopular opinions about writing or books in general using #WeirdTakes and we just might discuss it on a future episode!
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
0:00 Intro
5:55 Check Our Voicemail
13:02 Weird Titles (Game)
28:06 Vanity Press (Discussion)
40:18 Storytime with Dinasaurus: Pepper Cocaine
46:55 Choose Your Adventure
48:09 Cringey Copulation
52:18 #WeirdTakes
1:00:18 Outro
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The One Where Dina Gets Jewified (Hanukkah Special)

Don't Make It Weird

11/29/21 • 70 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are celebrating Hanukkah! We play a game called "Are they Jewish?" Daniel and Dina discuss the apparent lack of Jewish/Hanukkah based titles in books and movies. We get to hear about the Dead Body in the Wendy's Drive-thru in Storytime with Dinasaurus! Daniel reads a ridiculous parody of The Simpsons in Cringey Copulation! And we light the first candle on the menorah together! Happy Hanukkah, everyone!
You can find the audio version of this show wherever you download your podcasts!
You can support Don't Make It Weird by shopping at our official merchandise store! Every penny goes right back into making the show!: http://store.dontmakeitweird.net/
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
0:00 Intro
12:28 What does Dina know about Hanukkah?
16:45 Are they Jewish? (Game Segment)
31:30 Hanukkah Discussion
43:56 Dead Body in the Drive-Thru (Storytime With Dinasaurus)
49:21 Choose Your Adventure
50:49 Cringey Copulation
59:35 The Hanukkah Blessing
1:01:51 "The Chanukah Song" Musical Performance
1:05:55 Outro
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Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
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Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-swing-rabbit-swing
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQM
Lachaim by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The One With Frosted Tips (The One With Alexander James)

Don't Make It Weird

12/06/21 • 104 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we welcome back our friend Alexander James! We play a couple of rounds of Weird Superfights! Alex tells us about that time he ruined his writing career in Prague, in a new episode of Storytime. We talk about his horror novel The Tribe, along with his next project Felix And The Art Of Floating. We learn the proper preparation of human teeth and raccoon penises from a professional chef! And, Alex leaves us wanting with a steamy Cringey Copulation reading. #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish
Alexander James on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DrunkScribe
Visit his website here: http://drunkscribe.com
You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/314DLZK5X5k
You can support Don't Make It Weird by shopping at our official merchandise store! Every penny goes right back into making the show!: http://store.dontmakeitweird.net/
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
0:00 Intro
10:31 The Frosted Tips
16:45 Weird Superfights (Game Segment)
46:30 The time I ruined my writing career in Prague (Storytime with Alex)
54:36 Interview Segment
1:19:31 Excerpt from Felix And The Art Of Floating
1:25:21 Off-the-Wall Questions
1:28:58 Cringey Copulation
1:36:58 One-Second Pitch
1:40:15 Outro
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The One Where Jess Gives Us Wood (Halloween Special)

Don't Make It Weird

10/31/21 • 70 min

In this very special episode of Don't Make It Weird, we celebrate Halloween by dressing as each other! Family of the show Jess the Mess stops by! We have a discussion about the best and worst horror tropes and clichés! We get a Storytime double header with The Time I Thought I Saw A Werewolf, and The Time We Drugged The Groom in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And Jess reads an especially spooky Halloween-themed Cringey Copulation!
Jess the Mess on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessltwrites
You can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/--BlQFPuiCc
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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The One With The Oreo-gasm

Don't Make It Weird

08/16/21 • 64 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, it's all about the crew! We check our voicemail! Dina and Daniel answer questions on each other's behalf in a fun new game segment! They interview each other about their current WIPs! Dina tells us about the time they found a military tank in her backyard in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And crazy uncle of the show Jess the Mess stops by for an UNFORGETTABLE Cringey Copulation reading! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #Bookish #FreeBritney
His Ragged Company: A Testimony of Elias Faust by Rance D. Denton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09877Q1D5/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_SXEC2GA7M8CYF7YF8XXA
Rance's Website: http://www.eliasfaust.com
Rance on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ViolenceObscene
The Quarantine Book Club Podcast: http://www.thequarantinebookclub.com
Jess the Mess on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jessltwrites
You can find the video version of this show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2VFYX7L8uOg
Check out our merch store here!: http://store.dontmakeitweird.net
All profits in the month of August 2021 will be donated to The Trevor Project!
Give us a call on the Don't Make It Weird Hotline and leave us a voicemail message! We just might use your message on a future episode of the show! 347-69-WEIRD
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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The One With Dina's Birthday Spectacular!

Don't Make It Weird

09/27/21 • 60 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we surprise Dina for her birthday! We play her favorite game, Word Association! We hear birthday greetings from so many of our friends! We get to hear about the first time she was pulled over by the police in Storytime with Dinasaurus! And stay tuned to the end for the rest of the birthday surprises! #DinasaurusDay #WritingCommunity #BookTube
FALSE CATHEDRALS by Jonathan D. Clark: https://www.amazon.com/False-Cathedrals-Jonathan-D-Clark/dp/B08P2XLS33
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: http://www.afsp.org
Please join is in giving to the Beyond the Bread Donation center by purchasing items from this Amazon list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2R9OLQ88GU52A/guest-view?ref=gr_search_page_result
You can find the video version of this show on your YouTube channel!: https://youtu.be/u7uSHXWsWQI
Give us a call on the Don't Make It Weird Hotline and leave us a voicemail message! We just might use your message on a future episode of the show! 347-69-WEIRD that's 347-699-3473!
Send us your controversial or unpopular opinions about writing or books in general using #WeirdTakes and we just might discuss it on a future episode!
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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The One With The Perfect First Kiss

Don't Make It Weird

06/14/21 • 77 min

In this episode of Don’t Make It Weird, it's all about romance! Daniel and Dina discuss each of their bad first dates and their adorable first kiss stories. We have a discussion about romance novels, and Dina tells us about the time she accidentally convinced her aunt she was a medium. Also, Dina reads a steamy bad romance excerpt.
Follow the Don’t Make It Weird crew on Twitter @DinasaurusD @DanQWritesThing @ShaceHoldu @DontMakeItWeird
A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Emelgardenshop
Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu
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Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
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The One Where Sean Loses His Head

Don't Make It Weird

03/13/22 • 59 min

In this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we're celebrating! We catch up on some voicemail messages! We bring back NEVER HAVE I EVER in the game segment! We have a discussion about our own unpopular opinions in writing and literature! Dina tells us about the time she found a foot *buzzer* in the woods in STORYTIME WITH DINASAURUS! She reads a spicy snippet from Hemingway in CRINGEY COPULATION! And the gang discusses some of your WEIRD TAKES! #bookish #booktube #writingcommunity
HEROES Anthology by Lost Boys Press: https://lostboyspress.shop/collections/heroes
Poop Knife Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the_poop_knife/
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Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanQwritesthing
Dina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DinasaurusD
Producer Sean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShaceHoldu
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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

Dina: My initial thought was that a story telling and movie heckling show was something my dad and I always wanted to do (weird science theater is my favorite segment we do because of this personal connection). When the idea was presented on Twitter by Raine, and Daniel jumped all in I was super excited about it. Being able to turn it into something we were both mutually enthusiastic about, like books and writing, in addition to stories and comedy, was a fantastic result.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

Dina: I hope that they get several laughs and boosts of oxytocin from our stories and that they learn helpful information about the publishing industry. Maybe they even pick up some great new books along the way.

Which episode should someone start with?

Dina: Episode 55 the one where we redid episode 1 because episode 1 is not a true reflection of our current quality. Or our one year anniversary episode that has tons of fun clips from our first year so people get the main jokes we carry throughout each episode.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

Dina: I can’t pick just one so I will go with The One with RDD Cowboys and Poop Jokes, any episode with Peter-Shaun Tyrell, and The One with Emily Hoffmann.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Dina: The One Where Dina Escapes A Cult

What is your vision for your show?

Dina: I’d like to be one of the main go-to podcasts for writing and comedic storytelling for writers and readers alike.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Dina: I don’t get to listen to podcasts too often thanks to reading for our show, my own writing, and then working two jobs, however, when I have time I love both Quarantine Movie Club and Ear Biscuits.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

Dina: “Don’t make it weird” was actually one of the first messages that Daniel ever sent me on Twitter. He was apologizing if sliding into my DMs while barely knowing me was weird and awkward as he didn’t mean it in any way other than wanting to be friends and support my writing career. The phrase has been the motto of our friendship since that day.

Tell us a bit about yourself

Dina: I like to think I’m funny, but I’m not actually. I’m an author with an affinity for dinosaurs and adventure which usually just means I’m getting into impossible to believe scenarios that cause immense stress and lots of laughs after the fact.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Don't Make It Weird have?

Don't Make It Weird currently has 115 episodes available.

What topics does Don't Make It Weird cover?

The podcast is about Writing, Storytelling, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Arts, Literary, Authors and Life.

What is the most popular episode on Don't Make It Weird?

The episode title 'The One Where Dina Escapes A Cult' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Don't Make It Weird?

The average episode length on Don't Make It Weird is 85 minutes.

How often are episodes of Don't Make It Weird released?

Episodes of Don't Make It Weird are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Don't Make It Weird?

The first episode of Don't Make It Weird was released on Apr 25, 2021.

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Mister L0st

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Feb 3

Seriously one of the best and one of my favorite podcasts out there. Do NOT miss out on this!

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Sean Holden

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@misterl0st

Thank you, Matthew!

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@JessLT

Feb 2

Two words: Dina's hair 😍

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Sean Holden

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JESS THE BEST!

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Daniel D

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Feb 2

I love this show. But also I’m biased because I’m in this show. So don’t trust me. But maybe trust my mom. Because she also loves this show, and she’s a damn saint.

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Sean Holden

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Trust his mom!

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Antwan

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Feb 1

This is absolutely one of my all-time favorite shows. The hosts have incredible chemistry, and their relationships are just so wonderful and hilarious. The game segments are always so much fun and constantly have me yelling answers and laughing like an idiot. I love this friggin show.

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Sean Holden

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You are always so supportive, thank you friend!

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