From F-16s to Undead Besties: You Won’t Believe These Stories! | The Sportcat Show

About this episode

This episode features guests Julie Bailey and Hunter Blain discussing their unique experiences in drag racing and urban fantasy writing.

Buckle up, Sportcat Nation! This episode of The Sportcat Show is a high-octane collision of supernatural snark and literal jet engines! Join Sportcat, Jennifer, and Harley as we go from the graveyard to the drag strip with two guests who redefine "badass." First, we’re joined by Julie Bailey, a decorated Air Force Veteran who went from maintaining F-16 fighter jets to being the ultimate "Back-Up Girl" (BUG) in professional drag racing. If you think your job is high-pressure, try staging a Funny Car with zero room for error! Julie’s bringing that military discipline to the drag strip, and we’re finding out exactly what it takes to keep these 2,000-horsepower machines in the groove. Then, in our second hour, we’re joined by indie author Hunter Blain, the man who turned a heartbreaking promise into an "urban fantasy eulogy." After his best friend John passed away, Hunter ditched the corporate grind to fulfill John's final wish: to become a legendary, badass vampire. We’re diving into the Preternatural Chronicles, how he balances the grind of the Facebook algorithm with creative flow, and why he thinks every superpower needs a side effect of pure misery…

People in this episode

Host: Glen "Sportcat" Jackson

Guests: Julie Bailey, Hunter Blain

Topics covered

• supernatural
• drag racing
• military
• urban fantasy
• vampires
• paranormal encounters

Keywords

• F-16
• drag racing
• vampires
• supernatural
• paranormal
• urban fantasy
• military discipline
• indie author

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Force

Books & works: Preternatural Chronicles

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