In this particularly special episode Mike makes his way back to the Beehive State and to The Nerd Store in Valley Fair Mall. He got the chance to interview Roger, who along with his brother Charles, is an owner and operator.

Roger has one of the most interesting and inspiring stories Mike has heard so far. This is a story of two brothers scraping and clawing their way to success, including surviving on one cup of noodles a day and sleeping in the back of the store.

Now, if you thought that alone was reason this was a special episode, you’ll be happy to hear the rest of the story.

As returning listeners know, the basic script is an interview with a comic shop owner or manager, then a review of the book they recommend. Here is the curve ball: both Roger, the co-owner, and another friend of mine from the area, Andrew, are friends with the author of the book being covered this episode, Plastic. And that is Mr. Doug Wagner. Introductions were made and the next thing you know, Mike was interviewing Doug. He is an absolute gentleman and a joy to interview, not to mention, as his series Plastic shows, a supremely imaginative and talented writer.

So strap in and prepare to enjoy this episode!

Find The Nerd Store on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Nerdstoreut/?locale=en_GB.

Find the extraordinary author of Plastic, Doug Wagner, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Doug.Wagner13, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Doug.Wagner13/, and X @Doug_Wagner.

And above all, track down and buy the sequel to Plastic, Plastic: Death and Dolls, out now at your favorite comic shop...or online...bottom line...it’s a must buy!

Thanks to both Roger and Doug for these interviews. They were two of the most fun interviews Mike’s had!