Stories Of Stories

Michael Chin's novel, My Grandfather's an Immigrant and So is Yours, is available September 14, 2021 from Cowboy Jamboree Press!As part of the So Is Yours interview series, here's a chat Chin conducted with Shawn Berman, editor of The Daily Drunk and  author of Mr. Funnyman and At the Movies.

Michael Chin's novel, My Grandfather's an Immigrant and So is Yours, is available September 14, 2021 from Cowboy Jamboree Press.As part of the So Is Yours interview series, here's a chat Chin conducted with Ann McBee, author of How Rabbit Went Down and Other Mishaps. (Apologies for a few instances of audio cutting out due to technical issues.)

REWIND is a short-run podcast of 90s nostalgia. In this, the last of our four episodes, Mike Chin and Mike Scalise discuss Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and Big Daddy, with a look at Adam Sandler’s influence, legacy, and noteworthy cast mates.

REWIND is a short-run podcast of 90s nostalgia. In this second of four episodes, Mike Chin and Mike Scalise discuss 1990s professional wrestling, ranging from the original Hulkamania run, to the New World Order, to the Attitude Era, plus many points in between and beyond.

REWIND is a short-run podcast of 90s nostalgia. In this second of four episodes, Mike Chin and Mike Scalise discuss the films American Pie 1 & 2, including iconic moments, noteworthy cast members, influence, and what these movies might have to say as a culmination of 1990s comedy and teen culture.

REWIND is a short-run podcast of 90s nostalgia. In this first of four episodes, Mike Chin and Mike Scalise discuss topics ranging from the iconic Chicago Bulls, to our favorite New York Knicks, to trading cards, to the NBA Jam video game, plus many points in between and beyond.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This tenth and final episode focuses on Delete or Decay, an off-beat match produced by Matt Hardy for Impact Wrestling, that encompassed a number of cinematic elements that have recently come back into style in the era of COVID-19. The episode then shares "Ghost," a flash piece from the new book, originally published in PASSAGES NORTH. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This ninth episode focuses on The Shield vs. Evolution from WWE Extreme Rules 2014. The episode then shares an excerpt from "Finishers," a short story from the new book, originally published in the WORKING STIFF anthology from Gimmick Press. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This eighth episode focuses on what was probably the greatest match I've been present to watch live: The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels from WrestleMania 25. The episode then shares "How It Starts,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in TUCK MAGAZINE. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This seventh episode focuses on Mr. Perfect vs. Ric Flair from the January 25, 1993 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw. The episode then shares "The Dream,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in YOUR ONE PHONE CALL. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This sixth episode focuses on Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch from NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable in 2015. The episode then shares "Getting Ready,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in COWBOY JAMBOREE MAGAZINE. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This fifth episode focuses on Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader from WCW Halloween Havoc 1993. The episode then shares "Texas Death,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in METONYM. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This fourth episode focuses on the main event of WWE’s Canadian Stampede 1997 show, a huge ten-man tag match that pitted Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Brian Pillman, The British Bulldog, and Jim Neidhart against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Goldust, Ken Shamrock, and the Legion of Doom. The episode then shares "Conversations with Ghosts,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in BIRCH GANG REVIEW. Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This third episode focuses on Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa from NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, and then shares "Lessons LEarned,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in RATHALLA REVIEW.Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This first episode focuses on Bret Hart vs. “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith from SummerSlam 1992, and then shares "Training,” a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in PASSAGES NORTH, and that also appeared in my chapbook AUTOPSY AND EVERYTHING AFTER.Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

My new book, THE LONG WAY HOME is here! In celebration, I'm releasing a short-run podcast known as THE SHORT WAY HOME. This first episode focuses on Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WrestleMania 3, and then shares "My Father was Andre the Giant," a piece of flash fiction from the new book, originally published in GRAVEL.Thanks to Adam Van Winkle for the art for the book cover and podcast. Learn more about Cowboy Jamboree Press at cowboyjamboreemagazine.com.

After nearly four years, in this final and particularly meta-episode, Mike chin discusses the making of this very podcast.

In this episode, Mike Chin discusses the MFA in creative writing--what it entails, whether it's worth it, and related musings.

In this episode, Mike Chin discusses his first chapbook, The Leo Burke Finish, published by Gimmick Press in 2017 as part of the Three-Way Dance project.

In this episode, Mike Chin discusses the process of writing and publishing literary book reviews.