Best B. T. Baldwin Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 71: Top 5 Stars, Monsters, Mysteries, And Lies From The O.J. Simpson Saga 1:03:25

9d ago1:03:25

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Uncover the secrets behind the O.J. Simpson saga with the ultimate top 5 list straight from Kato Kaelin (who lived it) and Tom Zenner ( who covered it). From Kim Kardashian, Marcia Clark, and A.C. Cowlings to the Dream Team, Chris Darden, Judge Ito, and everyone in between. Dive into the world of scandal and intrigue as Tom and Kato unleash the onl…

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Ep 70: Movie Shoot! How Incompetence And Arrogance Led To Death On The Set Of The Alec Baldwin Film Rust 1:01:39

20d ago1:01:39

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Discover shocking details of the tragedy involving Hollywood star Alec Baldwin on the set of "Rust." An authority on firearm safety on a movie set breaks down the multitude of incredible mistakes that were made and what was supposed to happen. Wait until you learn how much an armorer on a movie set is paid, and delve into the details of how a live …

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Ep 69: The Real Story Of Alec Baldwin's Trial & An Alternative Theory on The Idaho Murders 1:02:10

27d ago1:02:10

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Alec Baldwin is a free man, thanks to the incompetence and sloppy work of the prosecution in his involuntary manslaughter trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The case imploded on live television, shocking the courthouse, stunning the nation, and causing Baldwin to break down in tears with joy and relief. But - what would have, or should have, happened i…

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Ep 68: Allan Park, Tom Lange and Kato Kaelin: Describing O.J. Simpson's Timeline on June 12, 1994. 1:26:56

1M ago1:26:56

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Limo driver Allan Park, Detective Tom Lange, Kato Kaelin, and two key witnesses join Tom Zenner for an epic broadcast. It is the first time ever these five key people gather together to relive the gripping moments from being at the epicenter of the events on June 12, 1994, when Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in Brentwood, launch…

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EP 66: Idaho Murders, Diddy and O.J. What Ashleigh Banfield knows 59:48

1M ago59:48

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Ashleigh Banfield joins Tom and Kato and delves into the scandals surrounding O.J. Simpson, Diddy, and the Idaho murders in this gripping exploration of true crime and celebrity intrigue. From the infamous O.J. Simpson saga, which is now 30 years old, to the latest on Diddy and when she expects he could be in prison, to the chilling and shocking de…

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EP 65: Unbelievable NEW Details of O.J. Simpson's Bronco Chase 1:18:58

2M ago1:18:58

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Join us as we delve into the unbelievable details of O.J. Simpson's iconic Bronco chase on the 30-year anniversary of June 17, 1994. Get ready to learn things never reported from Detective Tom Lange, who spoke to Simpson as he held a gun to his head, and reporter Jim Moret, who has a fascinating connection to the events. You will be captivated by t…

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Bonus Episode with Black & Published: Vanessa Riley Writes Regency Romance with Black People in the Starring Roles 51:42

26d ago51:42

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SURPRISE! It’s a Bonus Episode. Yes, I am officially on summer vacation, working on my novel, and the podcast is on a summer hiatus. So, why am I back in your podcast feed? Because I have a special bonus episode for you! I want to introduce you to a literary podcast I love to listen to called Black & Published. Hosted by author Nikesha Elise Willia…

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Ep 64: O.J. Simpson Saga: Kato Kaelin, Allan Park, and Tom Lange Share The REAL Story After 30 Years 1:26:56

2M ago1:26:56

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Kato Kaelin, Detective Tom Lange, and limo driver Allan Park together relive the gripping moments from being at the epicenter of the events on June 12, 1994, when Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in Brentwood, launching the O.J. Simpson saga. For the first time, those key figures, along with two eyewitnesses with gripping stories,…

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Busting the Myth of The Solitary Writer: Virginia Woolf Got it Wrong 21:25

1M ago21:25

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On episode 32 of the podcast, our final episode of Season 3, I’m going to share a final pep talk meant to get you to stop thinking that you have to do this writing thing all alone. On today's show, I’m going to dispel the myth of the solitary writer, sharing why it’s a myth, how it got started, why it’s a dangerous myth, who the myth actually benef…

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Ep 63: O.J. Bronco Chase Shocker: How One Driver Got In Front 53:24

2M ago53:24

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One driver found himself LEADING O.J. Simpson's slow-speed chase in 1994. It was the same NBC Los Angeles reporter whose crew got the only video catching Simpson wearing the cold steel of handcuffs the day after the murders. Conan Nolan walks Tom and Kato through every tip, lead, emotion, and pulse-pounding detail of the most infamous week in pop c…

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"Pursue Your Writing Life Like a Dog Pursues a Bone" with Bernice L. McFadden 50:38

2M ago50:38

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On episode 31 of the podcast, I have saved the best for last. Our final author interview this season is with the incomparable, American-Book-Award-winning author, Bernice L. McFadden. Bernice L. McFadden is the author of over a dozen books, including Sugar and Glorious. Her latest novel, Praise Song for the Butterflies, was long listed for the 2019…

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Ep 62: O.J. Simpson's Bronco Chase: What Really Happened? 1:10:53

3M ago1:10:53

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For four hours, the world was glued to their TV sets as O.J. Simpson rode in the backseet of a white Bronco with $9,000 in cash, a disguise, and a handgun pointed at his head. He had bolted from the Kardashian’s home, refusing to turn himself in to authorities, and instead went to the gravesite of Nicole Brown Simpson when he was spotted by one cra…

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Ep 61: Limo Driver Allan Park Reveals Shocking O.J. Simpson LAX Trip [New Details] 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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Allan Park was three months into his new job as a limo driver when he received a call that changed his life forever. His boss dispatched him to 360 N Rockingham in the luxurious suburb of Brentwood in Los Angeles. It was late, on June 12, 1994. His assignment was to drive O.J. Simpson to LAX. This epic journey occurred less than an hour after Nicol…

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Ep 60: Witness Saw O.J. Simpson Dumping Weapon: "I Saw It!" 52:25

3M ago52:25

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Less than two hours after a horrific double homicide, O.J. Simpson stepped out of a limo at LAX on June 12, 1994, walked to a trash can, slightly unzipped a small gym bag, and secretively emptied items into it. Watching him closely was Skip Junis, an L.A. businessman at the airport to pick up his wife. Skip is convinced Simpson was getting rid of t…

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Why BIPOC Writers Should Consider a Life Abroad: Lessons from James Baldwin 24:42

2M ago24:42

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On episode #30 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re doing two things; we’re honoring the late, great James Baldwin, who would be turning 100 years old in 2024, and I'm giving you a pep talk about being an American writer abroad. Yes, I’m sharing the life and times of Mr. James Baldwin to offer you the opportunity to consider what travel can …

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EP 59: He Took O.J. Simpson Down In Vegas! 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

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O.J. Simpson beat double murder charges & avoided an orange prison jumpsuit in L.A. but NOT in Vegas. A bizarre, wild, and truly unbelievable series of events unfolded during a crazy few days in Sin City. O.J.'s luck officially ran out, resulting in multiple felony charges and a long prison sentence. One man was in the middle of it all - Andy Caldw…

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From Self-Published to New York Times Bestseller: Sadeqa Johnson Shares Her Story of Success 52:52

3M ago52:52

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On episode #29, New York Times bestselling author Sadeaqa Johnson is on the show sharing her inspiring author journey and her practical strategies to living a successful literary life. Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, including Yellow Wife and her latest, The House of Eve, which was the February 2023 Reese Wit…

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Ep 58: OJ Simpson Flees The Crime Scene! 59:39

4M ago59:39

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On the night of June 12, 1994, OJ Simpson, in his white Bronco with his lights off, was frantically speeding away from the scene of the crime. At that exact same moment, single mom Jill Shively was trying to get to a restaurant before it closed. Their paths crossed on San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood blocks from Nicole Brown Simpson's condo. Simpson a…

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Ep 57: The OJ evidence nobody saw 58:33

4M ago58:33

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Legendary LAPD detective Tom Lange was one of the first to arrive at the horrific crime scene at Nicole Brown Simpson’s condo shortly after the murders. From there, he went to OJ”s house, thinking OJ could be a victim. For the next year, Detective Lange and his partners collected massive amounts of evidence that could have convicted OJ Simpson, but…

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The Paradox of Jessie Redmon Fauset: The Harlem Renaissance's Most Prolific Novelist that You Don't Know 25:30

4M ago25:30

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Episode #28 of the podcast is dedicated to the literary life and legacy of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the most prolific novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, and also, sadly, the most overlooked and under-appreciated. On this episode of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, I will be sharing Fauset’s fascinating life story, as well as four reasons why she is…

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EP 56: The OJ Simpson Saga From The Man Who Saw It All 41:48

4M ago41:48

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Kato Kaelin was with OJ Simpson the night Simpson killed Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. He was asleep in Simpson's backyard bungalow when LAPD detectives knocked on his door in the wee hours of the following day. Kato shares riveting details from the past 30 years and pays tribute to Ron and Nicole on the day the world found out OJ Simpson died. Bec…

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Being a Writer is Hard Work:A Masterclass in Creative Writing with Phillip B. Williams 58:43

4M ago58:43

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On episode 27 of the podcast, award-winning poet and debut novelist, Phillip B. Williams, is on the show. You might have heard about Williams because his brand new novel, Ours, was one of Oprah’s most anticipated books for 2024. Ours is an epic story about a conjure woman named Saint, who goes around destroying plantations in the south, and then fr…

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How Do You Make a Living as a Writer in Hard Times? Ask Langston Hughes! 22:59

5M ago22:59

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On episode #26 of the podcast, I’m using the life of the illustrious Langston Hughes, to give you a pep talk on how to make a living with your writing. Even in hard times. Did you know that Langston Hughes is recognized as the first African-American writer to make a living solely from his writing? Yes, Langston Hughes was definitely the hardest wor…

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How to Bring History's Hidden Figures to Life on the Page with New York Times Bestselling Author, Ilyon Woo 56:38

5M ago56:38

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On episode 25 of the podcast, my guest is New York Times Bestselling author, Ilyon Woo. Ilyon is the author of the new book, Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom and The Great Divorce: A Nineteenth-Century Mother’s Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times. Her writing has also appeared in The…

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Art, Activism, and Audre Lorde: How to Use Your Words to Change the World 18:59

6M ago18:59

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On episode 24 of the podcast, you’re getting a pep talk about art and activism, using the life and times of the incredible Audre Lorde as our role model. We’re talking about the intersection of identity, writing, and making the world a better place. Audre Lorde was a Black feminist writer and activist who authored several books of poetry, essays, a…

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Writing Romance, Race, and Ricki Wilde with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Tia Williams 44:17

6M ago44:17

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We’re back with season 3 of the Reed, Write, and Create Podcast! On episode 23 of the podcast, my guest is New York Times best-selling author, Tia Williams. Tia is an author of both YA titles and adult fiction. She wrote the bestselling debut novel The Accidental Diva and then penned two young adult novels, It Chicks and Sixteen Candles. Her award-…

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Ep 55: Scandalous Fyre Festival details from Andy King, star of the Netflix documentary. 47:11

7M ago47:11

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Andy King was the one person trying to save and salvage the Fyre Festival from becoming the scandalous debacle it turned out to be. The world got to know Andy in the Netflix documentary, and he shares new and scandalously delicious details of the behind-the-scenes chaos that was happening in the Bahamas and what Billy McFarlane was doing during his…

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Ep 54: Madonna, Snoop Dogg, & Pauly Shore are in the mix for being the top celebrity scandal of the week. 19:22

7M ago19:22

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Madonna's tardiness has annoyed her fans enough to file suit against her. Pauly Shore is begging Richard Simmons to be cool with him doing a movie on his life, and Snoop Dogg gets a nine-figure offer from Only Fans. These stories are in the mix for being the top celebrity scandal of the week. Subscribe to One Degree of Scandalous: www.youtube.com/@…

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Ep 53: Famous but fraudulent surgeon Paolo Macchiarini's lab-made plastic trachea is a diagnosis of death. 47:34

7M ago47:34

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Paolo Macchiarini became world famous as a charismatic Italian surgeon who developed an artificial trachea made out of plastic and soaked in stem cells that he claimed would give patients a new lease on life. Instead, it killed them in a horrific fashion. Along the way, he conned women into falling in love with him and had four separate families sc…

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A Short But Important Announcement about the Podcast! 6:22

7M ago6:22

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Lori is taking a break from her winter break to share an update about the future of the podcast. The podcast is getting a new name! Find out what it is and what caused the change on this short but important episode. New Links for all things Reed, Write, & Create. The Reed, Write, & Create website. Reed, Write, & Create on Facebook. Reed, Write, & C…

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Ep 52: The Most Hated Man On The Internet is exposed and eliminated by a mom and world-class party crasher. 52:16

7M ago52:16

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Charlotte Laws of Los Angeles had already lived a fascinating life after dating Tom Jones as a teenager for three years and writing books on her skill as a world-class Hollywood party crasher, but when nude photos of her daughter ended up on a revenge porn website run by Hunter Moore, Charlotte set out to expose and eliminate the monster known as "…

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Ep 51: The Britney Spears meltdowns, Murdaugh & Masterson trials, & every big scandalous story of 2023 53:39

8M ago53:39

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Former TMZ star and current host of the Hollywood Raw podcast Dax Holt joins Tom and Kato to argue about, discuss, and rank the biggest scandals of 2023. On the list are Britney Spears's book and knife dances, The Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Danny Masterson's conviction, Diddy, Gwyneth Paltrow, and every crazy, wild, and scandalous story in between…

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Ep 50: The photographer whose photo of OJ Simpson in Bruno Magli shoes proved OJ was at the crime scene 42:29

8M ago42:29

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Photographer Harry Scull Jr. randomly took a photo of OJ Simpson walking across the end zone of a Bills - Dolphins game in 1993 when Simpson worked for NBC. OJ was wearing size 12 Bruno Magli shoes that day, which exactly matched the bloody footprint left at the Bundy crime scene. The photo blew the lid off the civil trial against Simpson, and it p…

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How to Make a Living Writing YA Fiction: A Conversation with Ibi Zoboi 1:07:33

8M ago1:07:33

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On episode 22 of the podcast, award-winning author, Ibi Zoboi is my guest. Ibi is the New York Times Bestselling author of the YA novel, American Street, which among other distinctions, was a National Book Award finalist. Ibi is the editor of the anthology Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America. She co-authored the Walter Award a…

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Ep 49: The Vegas detective who busted OJ Simpson & helped put The Juice in jail shares every wild detail. 46:55

8M ago46:55

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Andy Caldwell was a Las Vegas Police Department detective on a mundane call in September of 2007 when he got the page that changed his life: Oj Simpson had apparently been involved in an armed robbery at the Palace Station Casino. Andy shares all the dramatic details of the case, the bust, and what it has meant to be responsible for helping to brin…

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It’s All About The Sanctuary: A Membership Community for BIPOC Women Writers 19:58

8M ago19:58

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On episode 21 of the podcast, I’m taking you on a tour of The Sanctuary, the new private membership community we’re launching at Read, Write, and Create headquarters. The Sanctuary is a private community for BIPOC women writers who want to get their work out into the world and who want to get paid for doing it. I’m going to share the origin story o…

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EP: 48 The Hollywood Fixer makes problems for stars disappear by navigating the underbelly of Tinseltown. 51:35

8M ago51:35

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Paul Baressi has been the "Hollywood Fixer" for over 30 years, making problems go away for A-list stars, athletes, and high-profile personalities. He shares his secrets, including details of dealing with Sharon Stone's stalker, what Amber Heard wanted Paul to do to Johnny Depp, and how being a Fixer is not as glamorous as people might think it is. …

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EP 47: Lies, crazy sex stories, and divorce scandals with an FBI expert, and can you beat a polygraph test? 58:06

9M ago58:06

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The FBI’s former head of their Polygraph Division and the only person in the world with a master’s degree in Polygraph shares stories from decades of administering polygraphs for the federal government and masterfully describes outlandish and unfathomable stories of what he’s encountered running his own security and private investigation consulting…

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Greenlight Your Own Projects: Self-Publishing Without Apology with Dr. Tamara Pizzoli 47:20

9M ago47:20

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On episode #20 of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, my guest is Dr. Tamara Pizzoli, who shares her unconventional success story as an independent children’s book author and publisher. Dr. Pizzoli is an African-American author, curator, producer and publisher. Originally from Texas, she is the mother of four children and has resided in Rome, Ital…

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Ep 46: The wild details of Crypto Conman Sam Bankman-Fried's $8 billion fraud trial and lifestyle. 51:04

9M ago51:04

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Journalist Jacob Silverman of Air Mail covered the entire fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried and shares incredible details of his $8 billion scam, his mannerisms in court, his parents' involvement, where he ranks on the Mount Rushmore of con artists, and how much time he will spend in prison. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c…

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Writing Retreats are Not Bougie: Why Writing Retreats Should be a Part of Your Regular Writing Practice 22:43

9M ago22:43

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On episode 19 of the podcast, I’m giving a pep-talk on the importance of writing retreats for your regular writing practice. Yes, I just ran my first writing retreat, so I’m still glowing from that amazing experience, but this pep talk isn’t about me. It’s about you and all the benefits you will gain from adding writing retreats to your writing lif…

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Ep 45: Jason Alexander talks about Britney Spears ripping him in her book & crashing her wedding in 2022. 57:20

10M ago57:20

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Jason Alexander was married to Britney Spears for 55 hours before being forced to divorce her by her team, but since he grew up with the pop superstar in Louisiana, he might know her better than anyone. Britney’s first husband reveals shocking details of how she continues to contact him, how he feels about her, and what he was looking to accomplish…

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How to Have a 40-Year Literary Career with Award-Winning Author and Literary Activist Marita Golden 46:04

10M ago46:04

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On episode 18 of the podcast, the amazing Marita Golden is my guest. Marita Golden is an award-winning author of over twenty works of fiction and nonfiction. Her books include the novels, The Wide Circumference of Love, and After and the memoirs Migrations of the Heart, Saving Our Sons, and Don’t Play in the Sun: One Woman’s Journey Through the Col…

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Ep 44: Incredible details from the LAPD Detective in the middle of every major event of the OJ Simpson saga 1:03:13

10M ago1:03:13

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Tom Lange is the most celebrated LAPD detective of all time and shares details of evidence ignored in the OJ Simpson trial, what he told OJ during the Bronco chase, and what happened when he and his partners saw at the crime scene and when they knocked on Kato Kaelin's guest house door. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…

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Ep 43: Scientology was on trial as Danny Masterson receives a 30-year prison sentence. 56:42

10M ago56:42

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Celebrity Crime Journalist Meghann Cuniff was in the courtroom every day for both Danny Masterson trials. What happened? Was Scientology on trial? That and scandalous info on Vanessa Bryant vs LA County Sheriffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-degree-of-scandalous-with-tom-zenner-and-kato-kaelin--6258576/su…

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Find Your Passion and Your Purpose as a Writer with Maya Angelou 23:00

10M ago23:00

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On episode 18 of the podcast, I’m sharing a lively pep-talk using the life and times of the incredible Dr. Maya Angelou to inspire you to tap into your purpose and passions as BIPOC writers. One little programming note, make sure you stick around all the way to the end of the episode because I’m launching a new segment of the show called, Read Like…

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New York Times Best-Selling Author, Denene Millner Shares Her Story and Her Strategies for a Prolific Literary Career 1:09:44

11M ago1:09:44

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On episode 16 of the podcast, I am joined by the incredible Denene Millner. Denene is truly a powerhouse in the publishing world. She is an author, editor, television and podcast host, and journalist. She has authored more than 30 books, including six New York Times best sellers. She is the creator and director of Denene Millner Books, an imprint o…

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The Sisterhood and Why Writers Need a Writing Community 16:51

11M ago16:51

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It was Virginia Wolf who said, “a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” And it’s true, when we write, particularly if we’re working on creative work, we need peace and quiet so we can sink into our imagination. But writers are human too. And that means we are social beings. We crave connections. We need our tribe.…

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Best of Author Series with Kaitlyn Greenidge: Real Talk about What it Takes to Be a Writer 49:11

1y ago49:11

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On episode 14, I have another episode from my “Best of…Author Interviews.” This week I am sharing my 2021 interview with award-winning novelist, Kaitlyn Greenidge. Kaitlyn Greenidge's debut novel We Love You, Charlie Freeman (Algonquin Books), was one of the New York Times Critics' Top 10 Books of 2016. She is currently Features Director at Harper’…

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Best of Author Series with Dr. Yaba Blay: Why Self Publishing is a Revolutionary Act 57:13

1y ago57:13

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On episode 13, I have another episode from my “Best of…Author Interviews.” My guest is Dr. Yaba Blay, author of the groundbreaking book, One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. On the show we talk about how One Drop went from being a self-published labor of love and resistance, to arriving on bookshelves with a major publisher seven years later. Dr. B…

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