Episodes

  • Ep. 10, Le Grand Finale
    Jun 19 2025

    Join me as I discuss the joy of storytelling with my friend, and guest Amber Champagne. We discuss Dorian Gray, author Katherine Center, Hamlet, Twilight, Shakespeare, and others.


    Listen back to Episode One to hear Amber's Vampiric take on Moral Dilemma.


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    Reclaim your nostalgic joy of reading with us at King Ari Press: https://www.kingaripress.com/our-books

    Anabel's Lion by Tony Baker

    Truth: A Story of Canree Nu West by Mary Ransome

    Daughter of God: The Orphan by Rich Kopacz

    I Am From Idaho by Michael Edwards (coming soon)!

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 9, Battle Ready
    Jun 5 2025

    It belongs to those willing to fight for it, and there is a reason why we are drawn in through fights, battles, and high action.

    It keeps the story moving, and in this episode, we will discuss why.


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    31 mins
  • Ep. 8, Space Opera
    May 22 2025

    It's not Pigs in Space, but I bet Miss Piggy could sing in Space, and then we will really have a Space Opera.


    In this episode, I talk about Goldilocks and the Ewoks, and how the Redwoods have Endor vibes.


    I am joined in this episode by Robin Riback.

    Learn more about Robin’s debut sci-fi novel Mission Finity by subscribing to the Mission Finity Newsletter, hosted on her LinkedIn page:

    https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7259200569918066689

    Subscribe to Robin’s Substack: https://substack.com/@robinriback

    She’s also a Medium writer: Robin Riback – Medium

    Visit her website: https://robinriback.com/

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 6, High Noonish
    Apr 24 2025

    Meet us in the square at High Noon, or around that time, and we will have ourselves a podcast.

    In this episode, I am joined by Paul Scott Grill. He's on 𝕏 @plainrunner2

    Keep your eyes peeled on the horizon. His debut Western Fantasy is scheduled for release in mid-May 2025.

    The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

    Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

    My Antonia by Willa Cather


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    39 mins
  • Ep. 5, Nothing As It Seems
    Apr 10 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the mystery of mysteries, thrillers, and True Crime. We have questions and we want answers.

    I am excited to have Yolanda here as the guest speaker for Episode 5. She is an American expat living in Hungary, teaching English online and writing historical novels about Eastern Europe. You can find her on 𝕏 @its_yolie

    The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

    Body Parts by Caitlin Rother

    Up in Smoke by Lee Goldberg

    You can purchase Lamplighter: Poems on Amazon, or check out our other authors and sign up for our newsletter at Kingaripress.com

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 4, I Love Hating You
    Mar 27 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the hate-to-love trope in the Rom-com genre. Why so tense? And more reasons why this is a popular trope within this genre.


    I am joined by Sheralyn Pratt, author of several books, including the Pimpernel series, The Kid That Launched 1,000 GIFs, and King of the Friend Zone. All are available on Amazon. Follow her on 𝕏 @SheralynLIVE of Sip Happens.

    The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

    Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Laclos

    The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

    To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

    Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

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    Sign up for our newsletter at Kingaripress.com

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 3, It's History
    Mar 13 2025

    In this episode, we are talking about History, our story, the human story. From the very beginning we've been storytellers passing down stories from one generation to the next.

    We are joined by King Ari Press author, Rich Kopacz. His book, Daughter of God, the Orphan is out now in Hardcover and Kindle on Amazon.


    Some books and authors referenced:

    Jane Austen

    Charles Dickens

    "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr.


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    30 mins