For Hire (Ch. 31) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 031

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Memex (Ch. 30) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 030

https://media.blubrry.com/bionic_bug_podcast/natashabajema.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bionic-Bug-Episode-30.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:38 — 20.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | MoreHey everyone, welcome back to Bionic Bug podcast! You’re listening to episode 30. This is your host Natasha Bajema, fiction author, futurist, and national security expert. I’m recording this episode on November 18, 2018. First off, a personal update. I’m excited to announce that I’m in the midst of producing an audio book for Bionic Bug.I’m currently auditioning professional narrators and expect the project to be finished in early 2019. I apologize for the break in releasing podcast episodes. I’ve been recovering Read more…

Interview with Samuel Bendett – Bionic Bug Podcast BONUS Episode

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The Remote (Ch. 29) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 029

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Biological Attack (Ch. 28) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 028

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Infection (Ch. 27) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 027

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The Library Book (Ch. 26) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 026

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The Stakeout (Ch. 25) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 025

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The Assistant (Ch. 24) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 024

https://media.blubrry.com/bionic_bug_podcast/natashabajema.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bionic-Bug-Episode-24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:48 — 22.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | MoreHey everyone, welcome back to Bionic Bug podcast! You’re listening to episode 24. This is your host Natasha Bajema, fiction author, futurist, and national security expert. I’m recording this episode on October 6, 2018. First off, I have a fiction update. I’m excited to announce that my first novel, Bionic Bug, is now available as a paper back on Amazon. To find it, type in bionic bug fiction. I’ll also include the link the show notes. The release is especially timely given Read more…

Beautific Creations (Ch. 23) – Bionic Bug Podcast Episode 023

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