Kenneth D. King

All Grown Up Now

Comedy EN ↓ 100 episodes

ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a "grown-up", and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story. All Grown Up Now is the story of a life, seen through the framework of a friendship. Written like a novel, the story follows two main charact...

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Kenneth D. King

Episodes

Episode 99: The Walk 22.08.2023 15:17

It's amazing when a remark from years ago is suddenly remembered, and now makes more sense.

Episode 98: A dream as a git to the future, part 2 26.06.2023 20:44

In the first podcast on a dream as a gift to the future, I began talking about this idea. In my life, it has played out again recently.

Episode 97: Stalked by Betsey Johnson 15.12.2022 9:49

A short amusing holiday story involving celebrity sightings.

Episode 96: Making Things 27.08.2022 27:57

And yes indeed, this is the point--craft as my salvation.

Episode 95: The End of the World 13.07.2022 21:03

An incident from my childhood spurred a seemingly irrational fear, that has come back to haunt me these days.

Special Report: Who's Wilbur? 12.06.2022 29:17

Wilbur Dean King didn't get much play in previous episodes, but he still looms as an important figure in my childhood. Here is his story.

Episode 93: No Regrets, Just Gratitude 15.05.2022 20:16

A recent visit to Oklahoma City cemented in my mind, that the big choices I've made in my life were good ones.

Special Report: At My Peril 06.03.2022 11:20

A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.

Special Report: At My Peril 06.03.2022 11:20

A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.

Episode 92: Lorie's Gift 22.01.2022 32:17

Gifts come in many forms. My cousin Lorie, who passed in late November, gave me a priceless gift. This is her story.

Episode 91: The Ripple Effect 13.12.2021 41:22

This long-form episode allows me to pay hommage to a dear departed friend, Norma Tringali. It also allows me to share one of the most important lessons I learned from her.

Episode 90: Telephone Etiquette 14.08.2021 11:33

Just because someone answers, doesn't mean they can talk!

Episode 89: Spheres of Influence 31.05.2021 10:31

It's interesting to observe the effects of people when they are the center of a sphere of influence.

Episode 88: The Bishop's Pockets 02.05.2021 6:37

In this episode our hero ponders if one could be charged as an accessory to a crime, for making accessories?

Episode 87: Daisy the Wonder Dog! 06.04.2021 41:28

The daffodils in bloom this spring remind me of Daisy. I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life. This is a rerun of an earlier episode, but spring always reminds me of her.

Episode 86: Becoming a Hip Hop Star 21.02.2021 16:05

This is the story of my small burst of stardom as a hip hop video extra.

Episode 85: The Valentine's Day Jinx 07.02.2021 15:09

This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy! One time can jinx a day for years. This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy!

Episode 84: The Go-See 12.01.2021 6:51

A short funny story to distract us all from what's going on in the news.

Episode 83: Thoughts on the holidays 13.12.2020 7:15

But is it? A holiday wish for all of my listeners.

Episode 82: The White Cow 15.10.2020 10:08

This is a short story of a college writing assignment as an epiphany.

Episode 81: A Dream as a Gift to the Future 26.09.2020 12:31

Sometimes a gift is more than a gift, and a dream can travel into the future.

Summer Re-run: Jet Set, Starring Patty 30.08.2020 15:20

There are many strong women who populate my life. One of them is a gal named Patty. Here's her story!

Special Report: Don't Ask! 31.07.2020 37:48

In this Special Report, I tell you all, and remind myself, that when turbulent times are upon us, to NOT ask--"what else can happen?" Because you'll find out.

Episode 80: The Week That Was, 1982 18.07.2020 34:37

This is a tale of one person's choice of how to deal with the question of sexual harassment in order to advance a career.

Special Report: Wear the Mask 03.07.2020 7:53

The question of the mask--why is it a question? Discuss.