Gettin' to Know Thom Shubilla | Local Author
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Gettin' To Know The 570
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In this episode, we chat with local author and film historian, Thom Shubilla, on two pretty diverse, but interconnected subjects. Follow along with us as we explore Thom's insights into the '60s pop culture, drawing from his books 'James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze' and 'Primetime 1966-67', alongside his journey from idea inception to publication, his personal interests, and his role in an upcoming documentary. We also had a great conversation on the impact of AI, discussing the evolution of book writing, AI's limitations in creative fields, the importance of traditional authorship in the era of AI, and the future of book writing.
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