Idiosyncratic Fables

Join us for a fun, spicy conversation with Melissa Gramling — better known as Little Lissa from the popular YouTube series The Ramblin Gramling Show! Together with narrator John Solo, Little Lissa delivers weekly recaps, hilarious banter, and candid reviews of the newest MM romance audiobook releases. In this episode, she shares how she fell in love with the genre, what makes an audiobook truly sh...

In this inspiring episode of Idiosyncratic Fables, I sit down with audiobook industry trailblazer Jocqueline Protho. As the founder of The Audio Flow, award-winning producer, director, casting director, and narrator, Jocqueline has shaped the world of audio storytelling through her dedication to quality, diversity, and mentorship. From her roots in broadcast journalism and religious studies to bui...

From reading books aloud to her auditory-learner father as a young girl, to producing homemade book CDs for family and friends, Sarah Kisko always had a natural gift for bringing stories to life. The real turning point? When her own kids started turning off other audiobooks, declaring that “Mom was better.” That honest feedback gave her the push to go professional — all while homeschooling her fam...

In 2023, Evan Kidwell stood up at a leadership conference and made a public promise that terrified him: he would publish his first novel by the end of 2024. No safety net. No excuses. Today on the show, debut author Evan Kidwell (writing as E.K. Kidwell) joins us to share exactly how that scary promise became the award-winning YA fantasy Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse. Set in the breathtaking w...

With 130+ audiobooks narrated for USA Today & New York Times bestselling authors, Lexi brings spice, heart, and serious booth-fogging energy to every performance. We talked her wild journey from reading to stuffed animals as a kid, her insane character prep process, duet narration magic, and why she truly lives in every book. If you love romance audiobooks that make you laugh out loud, cry in...

From talent agent and casting director to narrating over 500 audiobooks, Meghan Kelly has lived both sides of the mic — and she’s setting it on fire. In this episode of Idiosyncratic Fables, I sit down with the award-winning SAG-AFTRA narrator whose voice listeners describe as “snarky, sexy, and sweet” all at once. Meghan takes us behind the booth to reveal how she went from hiring talent in New Y...

In this powerful episode of Idiosyncratic Fables, Navy veteran Lance Krautlarger steps into the studio to share the deeply personal story behind his debut fantasy novel Arcane Tides: A Journey Within. What happens when the uniform comes off, the sword is down, and the real battle begins inside your own mind? Lance takes us from the silence after active service to the therapeutic journal entry that...

Dive into the world of audiobooks with one of the industry's most versatile and prolific voices! In this episode of Idiosyncratic Fables, I sit down with Chris Ciulla, the award-winning narrator known as @BostonVoiceGuy. With over 600 audiobooks narrated—including multiple Earphones Awards and an Audie in the mix—Chris has brought grit, heart, and killer accents to thrillers, noir, horror, and mor...

As a fellow narrator, I was thrilled to welcome John Solo to Idiosyncratic Fables! We geek out over the art of audiobook narration, building voices for complex characters, navigating steamy MM romance moments, staying true across multi-book series, and the joy of stories that stick with you. John opens up about his favorites, collaborations with top authors, trends in the genre, and tips for break...

I sat down with the incredible married duo behind @237collective — Abby Long-Williams and Paxton Williams — right here in Cedar Rapids. From Paxton's graffiti-inspired upcycled fashion shows to creating a welcoming 'third place' for underrepresented artists, poetry nights, open studios, and community magic... their story is a modern fable about turning passion into a thriving non-profit hub. Be su...

On today's episode, I sat down with Curtis Michael Holland. From toy bowling pins turned into microphones and cardboard-box stages in small-town Canada… to a custom-built, double-walled vocal booth in Hong Kong… we talk about his journey across the globe to where he's at now. A former international IB theatre teacher and director with 12+ years across Kuwait, Italy, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Hong Kon...

Join me as I talk with audiobook narrator Stacy Carolan. We talk about his journey into audiobook narration, concert trumpet performer, being a husband and a father, as well as finding humor in all things. Stacy and I also touch on what it means to be unique, or dare I say, idiosyncratic. There is no such thing as "normal". Everyone has their own merits and flaws that are unlike anyone else.  To l...

Our guest is James Anderson Foster—award-winning narrator with over 500 titles under his belt, producer extraordinaire, and someone who's been praised by AudioFile Magazine for his energy, focus, and that spot-on delivery that makes you feel like the voice in your head came to life. Join us as we dive in to his work flow, love for thrillers, and real authentic characters. To keep up to date with w...

Join me as I talk with audiobook narrator Johnny Heller. He's been a narrator for decades and has learned so much over the years, and also shares his knowledge as a coach along with being a narrator. We discuss how he approaches the craft of narrating, some key elements when it comes to character creation, as well as pacing. To learn more about Johnny Heller, I invite you to check out his website...

Stepping into the booth with Audie‑nominated narrator Drew Gibson was an absolute masterclass in craft, identity, and genre‑hopping. From horror intensity to romance vulnerability, Drew breaks down how he builds characters, protects his voice, and brings emotional truth to every performance. If you love storytelling, narration, or just hearing how the magic happens behind the mic, this episode is...

Welcome to 2026 and Season 3 of Idiosyncratic Fables! My first guest of the season and of the year is Jim Seybert. Join me as we talk all manner of things from his origin story in narration, his advocacy with SAG-AFTRA and the APA, as well as his personal philosophy when it comes to storytelling and becoming not just the character, but becoming the author. To learn more about the "voice with the t...

Today’s guest has interviewed over 150 veterans, first responders, and community leaders—but his own story is just as compelling. From military service to media entrepreneurship, K.J. Bradley is on a mission to preserve the voices that shaped our communities. Join me as we reconnect, and discuss what life is like for him as a veteran and a business owner.  To learn more about Bradley and his busin...

This month I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with the beautifully artistic, Shiloh James! Join us as we talk about her career in Audiobook Narration, her many many other creative outlets, methods of self-care, and what it means to find your true voice that no one else has. If you would like to follow and, more importantly, book Shiloh for your next audiobook recording, you can find h...

Join me this month as I interview award winning author, Aaron Ryan! We dive into his passion for storytelling, his creative process, where he draws his inspiration from, and his faith. You can find out more about Aaron by going to his website and also finding him on Amazon! I've provided those links here for you. To keep tabs on me, I have also included my Link Tree link for you all as well.  http...

Join me for a fantastic interview with author Doug Lohse! Doug is a LitRPG author, and is currently writing his first 5-book series. Books 1 and 2 are out now on Amazon, and book 1, Elsewhere, is also available in audio! Be sure to go get your copies, as this is definitely a series you NEED to check out. I am live streaming the narration of his books over in my Discord server, and you all are invi...

Join me today as I interview the Doom/Death Metal band from Colorado, Percipient. We talked about the love of music, what their first instruments were, what got them together as a band, as well as their shared passion for all things paranormal. With doing local shows in Colorado, they are building a steady fan base. Be sure to check them out on social media, stream their first debut album release...

Welcome to another episode of Idiosyncratic Fables! Today's guest is a wonderful friend and colleague of mine in the world of voice overs. We met initially via the VO Pro Freedom course and community, and now I have the absolute privilege to talk with her here. Join us as we talk about her background in acting, her passion for storytelling in audiobooks, her training in opera singing, and her deep...

Join me as I get to talk to an amazing young man, and a very gifted spoken word poet! Henry Morray joins me today as he shares his love of storytelling, and a special piece called "Animal Crackers". For more content on Henry, make sure you follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/henrymorray/

Hello everyone! Sadly, I don't have a guest for this month, but that is okay! April went by all too quickly, and lots of good things happened for me outside the booth. Tune in to hear what I have coming down the production pipeline, and I'll see you all next time! Be sure to check out my website "studio view" to see what I'm currently working on. That link is here: https://www.narratorjames.com/st...

On this month's episode, my guest is the wonderful and whimsical Jess Moran! Tune in as we talk about a love for books and storytelling going all the way back to when we could comprehend words! Find out where she got her start in audiobooks, and what her favorite genres are. And there's even a mention of some hungry caterpillars as well! You can also follow Jess online at the links below! https://...