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Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults
Defying Times: Stories for Teens & YA is a weekly podcast from Mentor NYC, a New York City–based publishing studio. Each episode features short, immersive installments directly from unabridged audiobooks available for purchase on major platforms—designed for growing minds from tweens to young adults. These stories blend adventure with curiosity, courage, empathy, and strategic & critical thinking. Launching with Empire in Flames (retelling of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) and Young Guardians’ Circle. Visit: www.mentornyc.org© Mentor NYC LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
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Episode 16: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 7. The Might Yellow River 14.05.2026 14:18
Chapter 7. The Mighty Yellow River Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and strate...
Episode 15: A Young New Yorker's Guide to Money (Chapter 2. Venmo, Banking, and Invisible Ledgers) 12.05.2026 28:35
Chapter 2. Venmo, Banking, and Invisible Ledgers On the streets of New York City, Asher notices a homeless man holding a sign that says he accepts Venmo. Confused and curious, Asher begins asking questions about how money works in a world where cash is disappearing. What follows is an eye-opening conversation about banks, digital payments, invisible ledgers, and the giant systems quietly tracking...
Episode 14: Young Guardians' Circle (Guardians' Circle Trilogy) Chapter 4. Treasure Hunt in Old Seoul 08.05.2026 28:12
Chapter 4. Treasure Hunt in Old Seoul As summer break begins, Asher boards a flight to Seoul with his parents and unexpectedly sits next to Jia — a clever and kind girl who shares insider tips about where to find interesting artifacts in the old part of Seoul. But while watching the grand changing of the royal guards ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, Asher catches sight of a strange black-and-white ca...
Episode 13: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 6. Heaven's Command 06.05.2026 26:15
Chapter 6. Heaven's Command Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and strategy...
Episode 12: A Young New Yorker's Guide to Money (Chapter 1. Robux, Bitcoin, and Fool's Gold) 05.05.2026 17:32
Chapter 1. Robux, Bitcoin, and Fool's Gold Asher loses his hard-earned Robux—and starts asking a bigger question: what is money, really? A story about value, trust, and what makes something "money".
Episode 11: Young Guardians' Circle (Guardians' Circle Trilogy) Chapter 3. The Watchers of The Edge 01.05.2026 20:01
Chapter 3. The Watchers of The Edge Follow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1c...
Episode 10: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 5. The Golden Empire Crumbles 29.04.2026 15:51
Chapter 5. The Golden Empire Crumbles Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and str...
Episode 9: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 4. The Family Heirloom 29.04.2026 5:58
Chapter 4. The Family Heirloom Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and strategy t...
Episode 8. Introduction to A Young New Yorker's Guide to Money 28.04.2026 13:00
This episode introduces A Young New Yorker’s Guide to Money (working title)—a story-driven, real-world exploration of how young people think about, experience, and learn money in today’s fast-moving world. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the series bridges everyday curiosity with deeper financial understanding, inviting teens, parents, and curious listeners everywhere into an ongoing...
Episode 7. Young Guardians' Circle (Guardians' Circle Trilogy) Chapter 2. A Mysterious Cat in Athens 24.04.2026 14:10
Chapter 2. A Mysterious Cat in Athens Follow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1...
Episode 6. Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 3. The Mysterious Monk 22.04.2026 25:32
Chapter 3. The Mysterious Monk Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and strategy t...
Episode 5. Young Guardians' Circle (Guardians' Circle Trilogy) Chapter 1. The Young New Yorker 17.04.2026 19:55
Chapter 1. The Young New Yorker Follow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1cra8Yip...
Episode 4. Introduction to Young Guardians' Circle (The Guardians' Circle) 17.04.2026 5:27
Step into the world of Young Guardians’ Circle: Treasure Hunters in New York , the first book of the Guardians’ Circle Trilogy—where mystery, adventure, and imagination collide in the heart of New York City. This episode marks the official launch of the Young Guardians’ Circle audiobook. Each chapter will be released weekly as part of this podcast, leading up to the full-length unabridged audio...
Episode 3. Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 2. Pavilion on the Mulberry Tree 15.04.2026 12:27
Chapter 2. Pavilion on the Mulberry Tree Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and...
Episode 2. Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 1. The Palace of Shadows 15.04.2026 6:16
Chapter 1. The Palace of Shadows Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today’s teens and young adults, the story brings timeless themes of courage, adventure, loyalty, and strategy...
Episode 1. Introduction to Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) 15.04.2026 6:58
This episode introduces to the audience "Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers", Book 1 of The Three Kingdoms series. Inspired by the ancient Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers stays faithful to the original classic while vividly reimagining the legendary tale for modern English readers and listeners. Crafted for today...
Introducing Defying Times: Stories for Teens & Young Adults 15.04.2026 2:14
Welcome to Defying Times: Stories for Teens & Young Adults—a storytelling podcast from Mentor NYC, an independent content creator and publishing studio based in New York City. At Mentor NYC, we create timeless stories, books, and immersive audio experiences for teens and young adults—blending culture, history, and modern ideas to inspire how the next generation thinks, learns, and grows. Each...
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