Podcasts by The Story King Podcast

Real Life Stories with Goduar Siafu (Overcoming Adversity Part 3) from 2023-04-11T00:00

Today is part 3 and our final installment of a 3-part series about some of Goduar Siafu's real-life stories. I hope you're inspired and encouraged. I know I am.

Goduar sells medicinal her...

Real Life Stories with Goduar Siafu (Overcoming Adversity Part 2) from 2023-03-14T00:00

Very excited to have back on the show Goduar Siafu. Last time, we were talking about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Today is part 2 of a 3-part series about some of Goduar's real-life stories. Listen

Real Life Stories with Goduar Siafu (Overcoming Adversity Part 1) from 2023-02-21T17:51:54

Very excited to have back on the show Goduar Siafu. Last time, we were talking about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Today is part 1 of a 3-part series about some of Goduar's real-life stories. Listen

Emotional Capital with Life Coach Daniel Adams from 2023-01-03T00:00

Today's conversation is with Daniel Adams.

Daniel is a life coach who inspires leaders to Profitable Living by embodying the C.R.E.A.T.O.R. framework.

He’s helped hundreds of small...

Writing a Series with Author Eva Sandor from 2022-12-27T00:00

Today's conversation is with author Eva Sandor.

Back in Season 5 (I’ve since done away with seasons, by the way), I had Eva Sandor on, talking about her new book at the time, Fool’s Proof...

Ghostwriting Memoirs with Ruby Peru from 2022-11-22T00:00

Today's conversation is with ghostwriter Ruby Peru.

Ruby Peru ghostwrites memoirs with an easy-going, novel-like style with just the right amount of humor.  

Follow, Support, and C...

Immigration and Belonging with Professor Natalia Molina from 2022-11-15T00:00

Today's conversation is with Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, Natalia Molina.

Natalia’s research explores the intertwined histories of...

Art and Integrity with Emily Newman from 2022-11-08T00:00

Today's conversation is with Tennessee-based artist Emily Newman.

Born in Nashville, Emily Newman is a local painter here in Middle Tennessee, where I’m now located. I met her at a weekly...

Forensics and Art with Jennifer Hannaford from 2022-11-01T00:00

Today's guest is Port Jefferson-based artist, Jennifer Hannaford.

Jennifer Hannaford was a forensic scientist for twenty-five years, and is now a contemporary artist. Her u...

Music and Public Education with Lisha Lercari from 2022-10-24T00:00

Today's episode is with Lisha Lercari.

Lisha Lercari is from New York City. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and a master’s degree in Music Education from the Manhattan Schoo...

September 12 with Poet Andrea Carter Brown from 2022-09-11T00:00

Season 7: Episode 10

Today's final episode for the season is with poet Andrea Carter Brown.

Andrea Carter Brown is the editor of The Washington Prize from The Word Works. She’s the...

Faith, Magic and Art with Mundaka Lee from 2022-08-02T00:00

Today's conversation is with poet/magician/musician/artist/pastor Mundaka Lee.

I’ve known Mundaka for well over two decades. He has always been someone I’ve not only looked up to, but hav...

Comedy, Cannabis and a Dose of Gratitude with Shawn Wickens from 2022-07-19T00:00

Today's conversation is with Shawn Wickens.

Shawn is not only a comedian, but also an author, podcaster, runs a theater festival, and is part of a collective you can hire to do gratitude ...

Porn Addiction with Carl Thomas from 2022-07-12T00:00

Today's conversation is with Carl Thomas.

A former porn addict, himself, Carl Thomas has been helping others find freedom from porn addiction for over ten years. In 2019, he launched Live...

Drug Addiction with Jay Shifman from 2022-07-05T00:00

Today's conversation about drug addiction and misuse is with Jay Shifman.

Jay Shifman interviews people on the topics of mental health, substance misuse and recovery, and drug use and pol...

Food Addiction with Wendy Goeldner Hermes from 2022-06-21T00:00

Today's conversation is with Wendy Goeldner Hermes. We discuss food addiction, the acting business (or the business of show, as Wendy puts it), as well as policies surrounding the pandemic for t...

Alcohol Addiction with Deborah Ghedini from 2022-06-14T00:00

Today's conversation is with author Deborah Ghedini.

Deborah Ghedini has written several books including: Twilight Tales, The House of Grant, and The Devil’s Conference. She’s been on the...

Poetry, Magical Realism and Teaching Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie from 2022-06-07T00:00

Today's episode is with author and writing teacher Lily Iona MacKenzie.

Lily Iona MacKenzie has published reviews, interviews, short fiction, poetry, travel pieces, essays, and memoir in ...

High Fantasy and Dungeons&Dragons with Spencer Steeves from 2022-05-31T00:00

Today's episode is with high fantasy novelist, Spencer Steeves.

Spencer Steeves is a Connecticut-based author of high fantasy novels and short stories. His large-scale projects began with...

Life as an Amputee with Filmmaker Michael Lambert Jr. from 2022-05-24T00:00

Today's episode is with filmmaker and founder of Thank You For Watching, Michael Lambert Jr.

Originally from New York, Michael Lambert Jr. is an L.A.-based filmmaker. Enjoy this conversat...

The Puerto Rican Diaspora and Living Inbetweeness with J.L. Torres from 2022-05-17T00:00

Today's episode is with writer and critic J.L. Torres.

J.L. Torres was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, a town in the center of the island, and grew up in the South Bronx. After his formal edu...

Dungeons&Dragons and Writing Fantasy with Author Joshua Moore from 2021-12-21T00:00

Season 7: Episode 9

Today's conversation is with California-based fantasy author Joshua Moore. In addition to writing, Joshua Moore also runs a cross platform production company called In...

The Role History Plays In Business with Trey Taylor from 2021-12-14T00:00

Season 7: Episode 8

Today's conversation is with business owner/entrepreneur/frequent keynote speaker Trey Taylor.

Trey Taylor is the CEO of Taylor Insurance Services, Man...

Writing Comics with Artist, Writer and Musician Steven Harper from 2021-12-07T00:00

Season 7: Episode 7

Today's episode is with artist and writer of comics Steven Harper. Steven is a world-traveler, comic book and graphic novel author and illustrator, jazz music...

Living Out The Hero‘s Journey with Eric Rogell from 2021-11-30T00:00

Season 7: Episode 6

Very excited about the awesome conversation I had with Eric Rogell. 

Eric Rogell has helped thousands of people and businesses all over the world to ta...

Turning Memories into Memoirs with Armando Ghedini from 2021-11-23T00:00

Season 7: Episode 5

Today's guest is none other than my uncle, Armando Ghedini.

Armando has written several books, two of which may possibly be developed into a f...

What the Hell is Romance anyway (and some thoughts on marriage) with Jennifer Ghedini from 2021-11-16T00:00

Season 7: Episode 4

Joining me today as co-host is my wife and Story Queen, Jennifer Ghedini. We discuss the question: What the Hell is Romance Anyway? We talk about Hollywood's ...

The Awesomeness of The Alchemist with Goduar Siafu from 2021-11-09T00:00

Season 7: Episode 3

Today's episode is a great conversation I had with Goduar Siafu about Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist. We do go quite into depth about this book, so if you haven't read i...

A Conversation with Middle School Writing Sensation Anika Goyal from 2021-11-02T00:00

Season 7: Episode 2

Today's guest is 13-year-old author and podcaster from San Francisco, California Anika Goyal! Joining me today as co-host is my lovely wife, Jennifer, who is ...

Happy Halloween With Internationally Bestselling Horror Author and Screenwriter Michaelbrent Collings from 2021-10-26T00:00

Season 7: Episode 1

I couldn't think of anything more appropriate than to kick off the seventh season during Halloween week with international bestselling horror author and scree...

Meaning, Money and Living Legendary Lives with Bestselling Author Tommy Breedlove from 2021-09-28T00:00

Season 6: Episode 10

Very excited about this interview. This is the last episode of Season 6. We will return Halloween week. Today's discussion is with bestselling author Tommy B...

Independent Filmmaking, Sam Charters and UFOs with Director and Writer George Atkinson from 2021-09-21T00:00

Season 6: Episode 9

Today's conversation is with England's very own, independent filmmaker George Atkinson!

George Atkinson wrote his first scripts as a child, and by the ...

Fictionalizing Your Trauma and Creating a Series with Author J. Lynn Ady from 2021-09-07T00:00

Season 6: Episode 8

Today's conversation is with author J. Lynn Ady!

J. Lynn Ady is a Canadian author. Her first book The Pink Blanket is available on Amazon,...

Rom Coms, Relationships, Dreams and the Reason Improv Sucks On Zoom with Writer and Filmmaker Ian Mark from 2021-09-01T04:07:10

Season 6: Episode 7

Today's conversation is with Ian Mark!

Ian Mark is an award-winning director, actor, producer and writer. With a degree from NYU and a book published b...

Writing to Inspire and Educate Children with Author Javenna Bellinger from 2021-08-17T14:57:35

Season 6: Episode 6

Today's conversation is with children's author Javenna Bellinger!

Javenna Bellinger is the author of the Learn Something Book Series. She has written 2...

Magical Realism with Filmmaker Desiree Abeyta from 2021-08-10T00:00

Season 6: Episode 5

Today's conversation about magical realism is with filmmaker Desiree Abeyta.

Desirée is a Telly Award winning filmmaker and creative, known for explori...

The Man of a Thousand Voices with Joel Gibbs from 2021-08-03T00:00

Season 6: Episode 4

With a repertoire that includes over 100 “celebrity” impressions - along with an endless variety of cartoon, character, dialect and narrator voices – Joel Gibbs’ awar...

How the Criminal Justice System Tore a Family Apart and Brought Them Back Together with Officer Rashod Coleman from 2021-07-27T00:00

Season 6: Episode 3

Today's episode is with Police Officer Rashod Coleman. Rashod started his career in Law Enforcement with the Philadelphia Police Department in 2014. He’s ...

Overcoming Obstacles and Disabilities with the Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey from 2021-07-20T00:00

Season 6: Episode 2

Today's conversation is with the Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey!

Maxwell Ivey is an author and podcast host, as well as an inspirational and motivational p...

How a Corporate Lawyer Writes Killer Mysteries with Award-Winning Brazilian Author Adriana Gavazzoni from 2021-07-13T00:00

Season 6: Episode 1

Today's interview is with award-winning Brazilian author and corporate lawyer Adriana Gavazzoni! Enjoy Adriana's candid spirit as she talks about creating cha...

Developing Your Craft and the True Value of Working in the Arts with Actor/Writer/Filmmaker David Chamberlain from 2021-05-11T00:00

Season 5: Episode 10

Today's conversation and final episode for the season is with the young and talented actor/writer/filmmaker David Chamberlain. He’s a recent university gradu...

Postpartum Depression and Kids Yoga with Instructor and Author Ashley Fontes from 2021-05-04T04:41:24

Season 5: Episode 9

Ashley Fontes is an author and kids yoga instructor. She has her own podcast and tons of resources on her site https://...

The Holocaust and Creating a Better World through Young Adult and Children's Literature with Author Judy Laufer from 2021-04-27T00:00

Season 5: Episode8

Today's interview is with Children and Young Adult author, Judy Laufer! 

Judy Laufer is the author of 7 books, including books for children, and 2 award...

Work To Find More Work with Filmmaker Gino Payne from 2021-04-22T05:26:19

Season 5: Episode 7

Today's conversation is with filmmaker Gino Payne.

Gino Payne started his film career working in commercial and promotional advertisement. His...

PTSD, Storytelling, and Prepping for an Apocalypse with Veteran Gary Phipps from 2021-04-13T00:00

Season 5: Episode 6

Today's conversation is with father, husband, veteran paratrooper, marketer and writer Gary Phipps.

You can follow Gary on social media @garybear86 and...

Historical Fiction with Author Heige Boehm from 2021-04-07T05:04:28

Season 5: Episode 5

Today's conversation is with author of Secrets in the Shadows, Heige Boehm.

Heige's writing is influenced by the stories of her parents who grew up in ...

The Art and Business of Illustration and Storytelling with Author Eva Sandor from 2021-03-30T00:00

Season 5: Episode 4

Today's conversation is with author, illustrator and copywriter, Eva Sandor! She recently published Fool’s Proof, a comic fantasy novel that the BookLife Priz...

Tell Better Stories with Communication Expert Brenden Kumarasamy from 2021-03-23T00:00

Season 5: Episode 3

Today's conversation is with public speech coach and communication expert Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, a Youtube channel he start...

Monetize Your Art with Career Coach Melissa Llarena from 2021-03-16T00:00

Season 5: Episode 2

Today's discussion is about monetizing your art with career coach Melissa Llarena.

Melissa Llarena is the host of An Interview With Melissa Ll...

How to See with author Daniel Levin from 2021-03-09T00:00

Season 5: Episode 1   Today's conversation is with Daniel B. Levin. Levin is rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. It has been this one quality more than any other t...

Author Deborah Ghedini Interviews Me from 2020-11-24T00:00

Season 4: Episode 8

I interviewed Deborah earlier in the season, but today she is interviewing me. Learn a little bit about my background and what makes me tick as a writer.

I enco...

Motion Design with Justen Renyer from 2020-11-17T12:00

Season 4: Episode 7

Justen Renyer is the Associate Professor of Graphic Design as well as the Graphic Design BFA Program Coordinator. He teaches many facets of Graphic Design but speciali...

A Conversation with Filmmaker Glenn McBride Jr. from 2020-11-10T12:00

Season 4: Episode 6

Glenn McBride Jr. is a director, actor, and writer based in Long Island, NY. He recently won Best Acting Award for the 2019  72-Hour Long Island Film Festival. He will...

A Conversation with Writer/Musician/Educator Tom Rizzuto from 2020-11-03T12:00

Season 4: Episode 5

Tom Rizzuto is an educator. He has a masters in musicology and currently working towards a doctorate. He’s been an arts and culture blogger. He’s had nonfiction pieces...

A Conversation with Movie Location Scout Malaika Johnson from 2020-10-27T00:00

Season 4: Episode 4

As writers, we all know how important the setting of the story is. After all, every story has to take place somewhere. And that somewhere matters. The same sc...

A Conversation with Author Deborah Ghedini from 2020-10-20T12:00

Season 4: Episode 3

Now if my listeners recall, I read a couple of short stories by Deborah Ghedini in episode 9 of the first season. You'll learn a lot more about Deborah in today's inte...

Story and Song with Joshua Diolosa from 2020-10-13T12:00

Season 4: Episode 2

Today we have a conversation with lead singer from the band Diolosa and the Boys. Joshua Diolosa is a singer/songwriter and musician, but he’s also an actor and writer...

Character Development with Christopher from 2020-10-06T12:00

Season 4: Episode 1

Welcome to another season of The Story King Podcast! This season will be mostly comprised of interviews. In store for you, I have conversations with fellow writers, pe...

The Snow Queen (part 5) from 2020-04-16T00:00

Season 3: Episode 10

Hi everyone, this episode completes Season 3. I hope you enjoyed going through some of the fairytales of the great Hans Christian Andersen

As always, if you do...

The Snow Queen (part 4) from 2020-04-15T00:00

Season 3: Episode 9

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Snow Queen (part 3) from 2020-04-14T00:00

Season 3: Episode 8

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Snow Queen (part 2) from 2020-04-13T00:00

Season 3: Episode 7

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Snow Queen (part 1) from 2020-04-12T00:00

Season 3: Episode 6

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Happy Family from 2020-04-11T00:00

Season 3: Episode 5

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Elfin Hill from 2020-04-10T00:00

Season 3: Episode 4

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Ugly Duckling from 2020-04-09T00:00

Season 3: Episode 3

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to dedicate ...

The Millennium or In a Thousand Years from 2020-04-08T00:00

Season 3: Episode 2

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to ...

The Emperor's New Clothes from 2020-04-07T00:00

Season 3: Episode 1

Hi everyone out there! I hope this podcast finds you in good health. In light of the coronavirus pandemic we’re all living through right now, I’ve decided to ...

Writing Prompts 3 from 2020-03-03T00:00

Season 2: Episode 10

So what I decided to do for this last episode of Season 2 is dig through my little notebook of story ideas. Find three of them and use them as writing prompt...

Story King Tips from 2020-02-25T00:00

Season 2: Episode 9

So today is the first installment of writing advice for the podcast. I’m calling these episodes Story King Tips. And the first topic we’re dealing with will b...

Grimm Fairy Tales (part 3) from 2020-02-18T00:00

Season 2: Episode 8

Today is the last installment of our three-part series of The Grimm's Fairy Tales!

The two stories we’re reading today are “Tom Thumb” and “Rumpelstiltskin.” Listen

Grimm Fairy Tales (part 2) from 2020-02-11T00:00

Season 2: Episode 7

Today we dive into the second of our three-part series of The Grimm's Fairy Tales!

As I mentioned last time, The Grimm’s Fairy Tales are some of the most famous...

The Oscars 2020 from 2020-02-04T00:00

Season 2. Episode 6

Today we take a break from our Grimm Fairy Tales series to review the nominations for this year's 92nd Academy Awards, which will air next Sunday, February 9,...

Grimm Fairy Tales (part 1) from 2020-01-28T00:00

Season 2: Episode 5

Today we dive into the first of our three-part series of The Grimm's Fairy Tales!

The Grimm’s Fairy Tales are some of the most famous stories in the world. They...

Writing Prompt Episode 2 (with my three sons) from 2020-01-21T00:00

Season 2: Episode 4

Back by popular demand. I have my three sons on the show again, ages 11, 9, and 5. I've asked each of them to think of writing prompts for me. Then I time myself to wr...

Writing Prompt Episode 1 ( with my three sons) from 2020-01-14T00:00

Season 2: Episode 3

Switching things up a bit. 

I'm very excited to have my three sons on The Story King today, ages 11, 9, and 5. I've asked them to think of writing prompts for m...

A Country Doctor and The Bucket Rider by Franz Kafka from 2020-01-07T00:00

Season 2: Episode 2

Today we read two short stories by Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka was a german-speaking Ashkenazi Jew from Prague. He lived from 1883 to 1924. He was only 40 when he d...

Odour of Chrysanthemums by D.H. Lawrence from 2020-01-01T04:10:46

Season 2: Episode 1

Happy New Year!

Thank you for checking out The Story King Podcast. Today we read a very famous story by the great D.H. Lawrence.

D.H. Lawrence lived from...

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry from 2019-12-24T00:00

2019 Holiday Bonus Episode

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I thought today's story was appropriate for the season. This is one of his more famous tales called "The Gift of the ...

Movie Breakdown 1: El Camino and Yesterday from 2019-12-03T00:00

Bonus Episode, Movie Breakdown 1: El Camino and Yesterday

Film and TV are basically our preferred modern-day forms of storytelling. So I plan on doing more  episodes like this one intermi...

The Furnished Room by O. Henry from 2019-11-18T00:00

Season 1: Episode 11

Another story by the great O. Henry! This one is called "The Furnished Room."

If you've written a story and would like the chance for it to be read on the show...

The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry from 2019-11-11T00:00

Season 1: Episode 10

O. Henry was the pen name used for William Sydney Porter. He was an American short story writer who lived from 1862 to 1910. He’s noted for his surprise and twist end...

Bad News and The Funnel Horn by Deborah Ghedini from 2019-11-04T00:00

Season 1: Episode 9

So I’m reading two short stories today, because they’re flash fiction pieces, which means they’re extra short. I think both of these are under a thousand words each, t...

The Raven and The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe from 2019-10-29T00:00

Season 1: Episode 8

Happy Halloween!

Poe is more famous for his poetry than his prose, but today we’re reading, arguably his most famous work, “The Raven,” as well as “The Black Ca...

The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde from 2019-10-22T00:00

Season 1: Episode 7

Besides being known for his play The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde also wrote a number of short stories. “The Hap...

Forget by Eddie Newton from 2019-10-15T00:00

Season 1: Episode 6

Eddie Newton has had several short stories published and has won the Robert L. Fish Memorial award for Best First Mystery Short Story. He has a political thriller avai...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald from 2019-10-08T00:00

Season 1: Episode 5

You may know today's story by the movie starring Brad Pitt. It's a very famous story by a very famous American author. We are of course talking about the magical reali...

Between the Lines by José Antonio Cotrina from 2019-10-01T00:00

Season 1: Episode 4

Today's episode features short story "Between the Lines" by contemporary author José Antonio Cotrina, translated from the Spanish by James Stevens-Arce.

José An...

The Lumber Room by Saki from 2019-09-24T00:00

Season 1: Episode 3

Today we read our last Saki story for the season. This is one of his more famous ones called "The Lumber Room." Enjoy!

If you've written a story and would like ...

Sredni Vashtar and The Open Window by Saki from 2019-09-17T00:24

Season 1: Episode 2

On today's show, we read two more stories by H.H. Munro, aka Saki. The first one is called "Sredni Vashtar" and the second is "The Open Window." 

You can find m...

The Interlopers by Saki from 2019-09-10T01:27:49

This is Episode 1 of Season 1, our very first show!

On today's episode, we read one of my favorite short stories from H.H. Munro, aka Saki. This one is called "The Interlopers" a...