Mysterious Goings On with Alex Greenwood

Alex talks about Season 5 highlights, what you can do to help keep MGO going, and what's in store for Season 6. We wind up the show with a special visit from Euro Satan, a misunderstood deity, political pundit, and aspiring comedy writer. Today he offers his take on Trump, the upcoming election, his plans for public education, and much more.

Can artificial intelligence make your novel better--and even increase sales? Bestselling author Alessandra Torre thinks so. She is the president of Authors A.I., creators of Marlowe, an artificial intelligence that helps authors improve their novels and long-form fiction. SPECIAL OFFER for Mysterious Goings On listeners: SAVE 15% off a Marlowe report or plan! Visit https://authors.ai/plans/single-...

Grammy-balloted singer, songwriter, and producer Mickelson returns to the show to discuss his new album, Drowning in An Inflatable Pool. He also gives us his unvarnished take on Trump and treats us to a live performance of the first single from the new album, which drops on August 15, 2020. Visit http://www.mickelsonmusic.com/.

Author Aldo Cernuto joins the show from his home in Italy to discuss his approach to writing, sharing why it is important for writers to keep their mouths shut (at times), and the way he clears his mind. We also discuss 'The Curse of Knowing,' Cernuto’s first novel in English, available on Amazon.com.

Innovation is crucial to the competitive advantage and very survival of virtually every business. While most business leaders place a priority on generating innovative solutions and products, few invest in cultivating the foundation of innovation: creativity. On this episode, we welcome Natalie Nixon, Ph. D. Dr. Nixon is the author of "The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Int...

Help keep Mysterious Goings On, going on. Become a supporter! Listen in to our request for your support. For just $1.99 a month, you can help keep MGO in production, bringing you the interviews, news, monologues, and more we have offered since 2016. This is the first time in our history we have asked for assistance for production costs, and I hope you will chip in--it's less than the costs of a la...

The character-driven thriller is the hallmark for former Hollywood producer turned-author Burt Weissbourd. In this conversation, he shares his take on character-driven thrillers, meeting and working with the legendary creator of Lew Archer, Ross MacDonald, along with plenty of anecdotes about his Hollywood days.

If you’re a regular listener to the show, you know that examining creativity—from where it springs, the ways it is applied to writing and other artistic endeavors, is a topic of fascination. We have interviewed dozens of people who you would naturally assume are creative. But what about everyone else? Can creativity be taught? Can it be instilled in corporate culture We’re going to find out on tod...

Brazilian writer Adriana Gavazzoni is a corporate lawyer by day and an award-winning erotic thriller novelist by night. In this conversation, Adriana discusses why she writes, how her day job informs her stories, and how some readers confuse her for her erotic (and often murderous) characters. Vist Adriana's website: http://www.agavazzoni.com/. Twitter: a_gavazzoni.

In this special bonus episode, Alex shares a deeply personal story that explains his feelings about the death of George Floyd and the state of policing in America.  Buy Alex's books on Amazon.com. Visit Mgopod.com for detailed show notes, autographed book ordering, and more.

What does the world need now? We ask author, minister, social advocate and poet Robert Lee Hill, author of All You Need is MORE Love (2019 Caroline Street Press), a poignant, exuberant, and vital collection of essays, poems, and letters. Hill talks about his life in the ministry, his candid take on Trump, race relations, and how he approaches the blank page as an author and poet. Listen in for thi...

Is it fruitless to cling to a routine during the pandemic? Read Alex's essay on Medium. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. Get the show notes and more at MGOPod.com.

Amidst the confusion, tragedy, and anxiety of the pandemic is a primal question: how will I get my next meal? We are joined by foodservice product designer and industry expert Brian Hutton to discuss the ways restaurants, manufacturers and you, the consumer, will access food and restaurants in the coming months and years.

Alex interviews acclaimed Scottish thriller writer Douglas Skelton, a crime writer steeped in the real stories of Scotland, where he once worked for the law and as a newspaper editor. That gritty experience of life's underside is distilled in his work. You don't want to miss this discussion that also touches on why Skelton doesn't care for the "Tartan Noir" label, his take on the state of journali...

Longtime friend of the show Mike from Racine returns to talk Trek--this time, the guys cuss and discuss the Next Generation feature films, aka The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.

The Covid-19 virus has turned the world upside down. In this episode, Alex details what he is doing to stay safe, stay sane, and stay human.

The Devil's in the details for political pundit Euro Satan, a misunderstood deity and aspiring comedy writer. On the show, he offers his tale on the Democratic presidential primaries and much more.

When some think of creativity in accounting, they may think of the old "cooking the books" cliche. In this episode, Alex speaks with Mike Hulsey, an accountant who has spent most of his career working with creative people, particularly since last year, when he started working with marijuana dispensaries. Hear the story of this self-styled "conservative in Vans" who has become Oklahoma's "Cannabis...

Author and strategist Mike Brown, founder of the Brainzooming Group joins Alex to discuss his thoughts on creativity from the corporate setting to the mystery novel. Mike and Alex talk about those concepts, as well as the importance of The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, cooking without a recipe, and jamming on a cigar box guitar. His latest book, Idea Magnets, helps dynamic leaders to cultivate extrem...

Alex sits down with marketing consultant and coworking entrepreneur Bob Martin, discussing his creative approaches to clients in the world of the arts, sports, broadcasting, and more. From Radio Disney to creating communities, Bob has tales to tell and good tips for anyone interested in building their brand.

This week, we want you to set the controls for something a little different…we’re talking with Gary Lippman, a playwright and author who, like one notable filmmaker, has entertainingly mined a rich vein of tragic pop culture in his debut novel, Set the Controls for the Heart of Sharon Tate. Learn more about Gary and order his book at http://www.garylippmanofficial.com/.

Part two of Alex's conversation with author Jason McIntyre! They dig into more takes on the stuff that caught their eyes in 2019, including Star Trek, a host of Stephen King titles, The Mandalorian, and more. They also discuss the perhaps cynical nature of some fans' criticism of entertainment.

Author Jason McIntyre and Alex share their takes on the most prominent pop culture phenoms, movies, books and more from 2019.

Last season was a hoot...but we have more in store for 2020!

Should authors consider using Patreon? Michelle Stinson Ross returns to the show to talk about her foray into the world of sponsored, serialized fiction. Michelle also discusses her approach to creativity, and why historically-accurate fiction doesn't have to be a confining in storytelling. Tune in, mateys!