Author Hour

Independent California gubernatorial candidate Jon Henderson joins Eric Jorgenson to talk about how a financial planner who'd never been on social media ended up writing California 2.0 , a 22-chapter plan for "the politically homeless," and why the book, not a campaign speech, is the only thing he believes can carry his ideas into the long-term conversation. Jon shares how he mailed 100 copies to...

Matt Shoup got fired from a corporate banking job, knocked on doors painting houses, and accidentally became a speaker and author. In this episode, he breaks down how publishing Painted Baby with Scribe unlocked his first five-figure speaking gig... and then another, and then another. He shares how a story about a paint sprayer exploding next to a baby became the most powerful sales tool his paint...

Tommy Short spent nearly two decades officiating Division I college basketball and international play -- and was attached to his phone every minute of it. After retirement, a question from his young daughter stopped him cold: "Daddy, why are you always on your phone?" He didn't have a good answer. So on August 6th, 2023, he turned his phone off for a full year. In this conversation, Tommy walks Er...

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Adam Castillo is a Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, built a security company in Myanmar, and spent 12+ years leading the American business community through a coup, civil war, typhoon, and earthquake. His book Finding Our Voice, published March 24, 2026, chronicles the speeches he gave to a broken community to help them believe in themselves again. To listen alongside an in depth...

John Sardella spent 31 years in education, coached lacrosse for over 50, and lost his wife to cancer after a seven-year battle. Then he wrote a book about it — and it changed everything. What a book can do when you tell the full truth: Build an identity that outlasts any job title Connect you with thousands of people who needed exactly your story Sell for 26 years (and counting) Become a feature f...

Join Eric Jorgenson on Author Hour as he sits down with Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go. In this interview, Kyle shares the inspiring origin story of his book—how interviewing his parents and exploring family relationships became the heart of his memoir and guide for others. Discover: How Kyle turned a simple conversation with his father into a book idea that "wouldn't go...

In this episode of Author Hour, Shaan Patel—entrepreneur, founder, and Shark Tank alum—shares how writing a book became a strategic asset for building authority, driving growth, and supporting a larger business system. Shaan breaks down why he approached his book with intention, how publishing fits into a long-term business strategy, and what most authors get wrong when they treat a book as an end...

Go deep inside the real stories behind Beyond the Badge as former FBI agent John Schachnovsky reveals the most shocking case from his years working in Thailand. In this interview, John shares the wild, unforgettable moments that inspired his true-crime memoir—from investigating hundreds of FBI violations overseas to uncovering a case involving fake passports, an unexpected shooter, and a freezer f...

Author and journalist Adam Skolnick—the writer who helped create David Goggins' bestselling memoir Can't Hurt Me—reveals the untold story behind one of the most influential books of the decade. Adam talks about his ghostwriting process, how Can't Hurt Me changed his career, and what led him to publish his own novel, American Tiger, with Scribe Media. Learn how Adam moved from ghostwriter to noveli...

Join Rich Kurtzman, founder of Barcelona Study Abroad Experience and author of Like a Fish in the Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad, as he shares how writing his book transformed his career, business, and impact. From his journey growing up in Chicago to building a life and company in Barcelona, Rich reveals how becoming an author opened unexpected doors—bulk book sales to universities,...

Sarma Melngailis—best known from Netflix's Bad Vegan—opens up about reclaiming her voice and writing her own story. In this candid conversation with Scribe Media, she shares what it means to take back control of the narrative, the power of authorship, and how writing can transform even the most difficult chapters of your life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, author, or someone navigating your own...

💥 "If the glass slipper doesn't fit—screw the fairy tale." 💥 In this powerful conversation, author Cheri Bergeron sits down with Eric Jorgenson to share the raw, emotional, and deeply personal story behind her new book, Mission Motherhood. After enduring over a decade of heartbreak—including infertility, NICU trauma, and a $250,000 custody battle with a man who wasn't the biological father of he...

In this mind-expanding conversation, technologist and author James V. Luisi joins Eric Jorgenson to explore how consciousness, agency, and paradigm-shifting thinking intersect with the future of AI and human potential. James breaks down why truly transformative minds can see multiple paradigms at once—and how that kind of thinking could one day be engineered into AI. He also shares how writing his...

In this interview, Jeremy Burrows—author of The Leader Assistant—shares how writing a book for a niche audience of executive assistants turned him into a thought leader, opened new business opportunities, and continues to grow his impact years after publication. Whether you're thinking about writing a book or wondering how a book can boost your personal brand, Jeremy's story is packed with practic...

In this powerful interview, Craig Stanland opens up about his extraordinary journey—from being arrested by the FBI and serving time in federal prison, to finding healing and purpose through writing his bestselling book, Blank Canvas. Craig shares raw and honest moments of hitting rock bottom, battling shame, and how writing 186 pages in prison became his lifeline. Hear how one man's story of fraud...

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