The Story King Podcast

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 have been fascinated and surprised by. He never ceases to amaze. Follow and Support Mundaka: Facebook YouTube     Don’t forget to sign up on storykingbooks.com to get your free copy of my latest eBook resource Launch...

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 calls, where they call your loved ones to let them know what a great job they did raising you. Follow and Support Shawn: https://www.shawnwickens.com http://www.stonermorningshow.com Amazon Don’t forget to sign up...

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 Free Ministries and created the Live Free Community App to provide a safe and supportive community for men who hunger for real freedom. He is also the author of When Shame Gets Real . Follow, Support and get Plug...

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 policy to help the stigma and normalize difficult conversations through empathy and vulnerability. Each year, over 125,000 Americans die from overdose and suicide combined. Jay Shifman survived two suicide attempts,...

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 the past two years. Wendy Goeldner Hermes began her acting career in 1988, after spending 4 years at DePaul University's Goodman School of Drama. After 3 years of soul-crushing auditions, for unscrupulous ca...

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 show before back in Season 4. And she’s here with us today to talk about her latest book: Glass Vases: A Spiritual Perspective on Addiction. Follow and Support Deborah Ghedini: Amazon   Don’t forget to sign up on...

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 over 165 American and Canadian venues. She’s also taught rhetoric at the University of San Francisco for over 30 years and was vice-president of USF's part-time faculty union. Currently, she teaches creative writi...

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 his duty as Lorekeeper for his Dungeons & Dragons group. In his first year of college, Spencer decided to tackle a full novel, which eventually became his first book Everything Under The Sun. He’s already on to B...

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 conversation as Michael talks about his road to recovery from a car accident that caused him to need a hip replacement, numerous arm surgeries and the amputation of his right leg. Michael discusses relationships, creativit...

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 education he returned to the island to find material for his writing. He now lives in New York and has recently retired as Professor Emeritus of SUNY Plattsburgh. His books focus on the Puerto Rican "diasporica": liv...

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 Inside Joke. We discuss his new book Veil Rising and the famous role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Follow and Support Joshua Moore: Amazon Facebook   Don’t forget to sign up on storykingbooks.com to get your free...

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, Managing Director of Trinity/Blue Consulting and Founding Partner of Ascend Partners. He is the author of A CEO Only Does 3 Things. He is a wealth of both history and business knowledge.   Follow/Support/Book Trey Taylor: https://...

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 musician and public school art teacher for the last 17 years. To top it off, he's got a mean mustache! Follow and Support Steven Harper: https://www.instagram.com/tikifezcomics/ https://www.facebook.com/Tikifez-Comics-2268219...

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 take bold action and create unbreakable mindsets and focus, build unstoppable teams, and forge unshakable leadership. He is an author and a speaker, founder of the Boldmen Brotherhood and host of the podcast Eric Rogell talks wit...

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 film and a series. Though his work reads like a novel, the books are all based on real people and events from his life. He's lived in eight different countries, started and sold companies, knows what it is to gain wealth and lose it. I...

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 notion of romance, Western and Eastern ideas of marriage, the ins and outs of a longterm relationship and the Before Sunrise trilogy. ***Please Note*** The name of the main actress in those movies is Julie Delpy, not Jul...

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 it, but always wanted to, you might want to do that before listening. If you've read it before, you just might want to reread it after this episode.  Goduar is a business man. He owns a store called Healing Nature...

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 an elementary school teacher and finds Anika's drive as well as her ability and willingness to see and seize opportunities very inspiring. I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did.   Follow and support Ani...

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 screenwriter Michaelbrent Collings! Collings wrote the screenplays for Barricade and Darkroom. He has also written bestselling thriller, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, humor, young adult, and middle grade works, even West...

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 Breedlove! Tommy Breedlove is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events. He started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world. And then right at the top of his ca...

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 age of eight, his scripts were being performed at a small local theatre. By 16, the Pyramid Arts Centre in the northwest of England’s Warrington, had invited him to premier his first short film. He founded Effortless Pictures i...

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, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, Google and Apple Books. We discuss fictionalizing your own trauma, writing a series and self-publishing, among other topics. Follow and support J. Lynn Ady: http://www.jlynnady.com https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Bl...

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 by Simon & Schuster , Mark runs Pasadonuts LLC, where he hosts and directs weekly live-streamed improv shows. Today, we’re going to discuss both his book and film projects. You can follow Ian Mark, buy his books, check out his i...

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 24 educational and inspirational children’s books. Javenna speaks about her upbringing, her experience in education and social work, parenting, and inspiring children to reach their full potential. Follow and support Javenna Bel...

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 exploring social and feminist themes through a magical/hopeful lens. She’s a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts, She has a BA in Theater Performance from UNLV’s Nevada Conservatory Theatre Program. She starred across...