Best Jody Sperling Podcasts (2024)

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Between the Covers with Jody J. Sperling 22:30

5d ago22:30

22:30

My interview with guest author Jody J. Sperling, author of "In the Garden of End Times" on the Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs fiction podcast as well as many novels and other books. Check out his Luke in Time mysteries! You can find his books at https://jodyjsperling.comBy Rich Hosek

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There Is A Magic Bullet 19:57

1h ago19:57

19:57

Is AMMO Write For You? If you’re an author with a handful of books published (or you’ve published nonfiction and have one book with a great program to help clients), AMMO is unlike any other program on the market. You’re going to have to work the program to find success, and bestseller status likely won’t hit in weeks of joining the program, but fo…

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Remastered - The Time Cop Paradox 22:19

7h ago22:19

22:19

Everyone loves a good time travel story. We even have a fondness for the bad ones. There's something about the idea of being able to travel backwards and forward through time that is appealing. But is it really possible? Scientists tell us no, but wouldn't we rather live in a world where Jean Claude Van Damme is policing the timeline and keeping us…

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055 - Sustainable Artistry with Becca Syme [Romancing Like Swift] 1:29:06

2h ago1:29:06

1:29:06

In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane are joined by Becca Syme to discuss the valuable lessons authors can draw from Taylor Swift’s career. The conversation centers around emotional regulation, sustaining a long-term creative career, and building meaningful relationships with readers. Becca offer…

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054 - Archeology and Treacle Tarts Part 1 [Worlds Asunder] 45:44

13h ago45:44

45:44

What do shoes, cephalopods, and tea have in common? They’re all some of today’s guest’s favorite things. We’re pleased to introduce the one and only Gail Carriger: multiple NYT bestselling author of urban fantasy, steampunk, supernatural, science fiction, and non-fiction. Gail’s background as an archaeologist has helped shape her worldbuilding, and…

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#69 - Dreams of Her 21:34

1d ago21:34

21:34

Dreams are a great mystery of the human mind. Many people believe that they give us a glimpse into our true selves. Some even believe they can foretell the future. Every once in a while you find yourself in one that seems so real you can't tell it's a dream. Which begs the question, what if what you think of as real life is really the dream? fantas…

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053 - Creating Through Depression Without Losing Passion [Becoming A Household Name] 28:51

5d ago28:51

28:51

A true account of the journey. You might find it takes a long time to get where you're going, and there are no promises you'll ever arrive. I wish I could say otherwise…By Book Career In A Year

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052 - Connections Beyond Pages: The Power of Writing Communities [Ink & Effort] 53:18

1h ago53:18

53:18

Host James Fox is joined by guests HY Gregor and Shady (David) for an engaging discussion on the significance of in-person interactions and community-building within the writing and publishing industry. They delve into the benefits of attending conferences, networking events, and conventions, emphasizing how these face-to-face opportunities can fos…

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Finding Readers At Comic and Culture Shows 1:08:00

18h ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Is AMMO Write For You? If you’re an author with a handful of books published (or you’ve published nonfiction and have one book with a great program to help clients), AMMO is unlike any other program on the market. You’re going to have to work the program to find success, and bestseller status likely won’t hit in weeks of joining the program, but fo…

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A Really Good Day - Part Twenty Four 38:37

23h ago38:37

38:37

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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051 - Community with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift] 1:03:09

2d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with guest Michael Evans to explore the art of building strong author communities by drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift's fan engagement strategies. They analyze Taylor Swift’s authenticity and how she connects with her fans through personal interactions, exc…

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050 - The Break Episode, Recaps and Hypes [Worlds Asunder] 25:57

3d ago25:57

25:57

Join your Worlds co-hosts as we recap the first ten episodes of Worlds Asunder! We’ll go over our incredible guests, the things we’ve learned, and the most important tidbits we hope our listeners take away from the great insights we’ve received over the last ten weeks. We’ll also give a sneak peek at future episodes and interviews. Like the show? H…

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#68 - In the Garden of End Times by Jody J. Sperling 26:40

6d ago26:40

26:40

Have you ever seen a man on a busy street corner, or perhaps on the side of a highway, maybe in the crowd at a stadium, holding up a sign saying, "The end is nigh"? You might assume he's crazy. But what if he's not? What if the end of days is just around the corner, waiting for that final sign, something innocuous, the last piece of a hidden puzzle…

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049 - Success Leaves Clues With Ty Allan Jackson [Becoming A Household Name] 1:00:42

11d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Engages in an insightful conversation with guest Tyrone Jackson, an accomplished indie children's book author specializing in financial literacy. The episode discusses how Tyrone leveraged social media, particularly Instagram, to grow his following from 5,000 to 200,000 and achieve substantial book sales independently. Tyrone shares practical advic…

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048 - How to Evaluate AI Models [Author Intelligence] 43:44

13d ago43:44

43:44

In this episode of Author Intelligence, explore various aspects of writing and publishing with AI assistance. We'll address the lack of beginner resources in the FFA (Future Fiction Academy) realm and endors several YouTube channels dedicated to writing and AI, such as those by Ekelo Harrods, Miragold, and several others. We'll also add insights in…

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A Really Good Day - Part Twenty Three 50:56

8d ago50:56

50:56

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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047 - Circular Storytelling To Land The Emotional Punch [Romancing Like Swift] 41:49

9d ago41:49

41:49

In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emily McKay dive deep into the concept of circular storytelling, a technique that seeds an element at the beginning of a story and revisits it at the end to represent a character’s emotional journey. They explore how Taylor Swift masterfully employs this technique in her songs, using …

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Organic Reach Through Social Media 25:56

10d ago25:56

25:56

Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. For those of you who want to support the podcast as a paid member but don’t listen to the show using Substack, click this link to subscribe. Collaborative Opportunity For Social Media Reach If you lik…

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046 - Margs and Research Part 2 [Worlds Asunder] 49:10

9d ago49:10

49:10

Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…

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045 - 90-Day Social Media Challenge [Becoming A Household Name] 19:59

11d ago19:59

19:59

In this episode, Jody Sperling challenges listeners to undertake a 90-day social media challenge by posting once daily on a selected social media platform. The goal is to create content relevant to one's passion or profession to see significant changes in engagement and reach. Jody shares personal experiences and reflections, including dealing with…

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044 - Mastering the Art of Editing with Tyler Byrnwerth [Ink & Effort] 37:36

15d ago37:36

37:36

In this episode of "Ink and Effort," host James Fox introduces guest Tyler Burnworth, discussing the complexities of the editing and revising process for writers. Both James and Tyler share insights into their own workflows, emphasizing the importance of treating writing and editing as a professional job. They explore various tools and techniques f…

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David Bowie: Infinitely Symbolic 5:30:03

20d ago5:30:03

5:30:03

The fellas walk through the life of the Starman himself, rock and roll genius (and Goblin King) David Bowie. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Brad Kelly

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043 - Why Does the AI Have the Memory of Paw Paw? [Author Intelligence] 38:36

20d ago38:36

38:36

In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Ann West and Stacy Anderson, both seasoned authors and AI enthusiasts, dive deep into the fascinating yet challenging world of writing with AI assistance. They explore why AI, despite its advanced capabilities, often struggles with retaining information and context in fiction writing—a phenomenon humorously likened …

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A Really Good Day - Part Twenty Two 37:19

15d ago37:19

37:19

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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Success Leaves Clues With Ty Allan Jackson 1:00:43

24d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. For those of you who want to support the podcast as a paid member but don’t listen to the show using Substack, click this link to subscribe. Look To People Who Have Succeeded There’s no one magic bull…

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042 - Taylor Swift's Email Game with Holly Darling [Romancing Like Swift] 1:19:09

16d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

In this episode, Emma-Lee Jane and Morgana Bevan sit down with email marketing expert Holly Darling to dive deep into the world of email marketing for authors. They use Taylor Swift's strategy as a springboard, analyzing what works and where there’s room for improvement. The conversation highlights the immense power of email marketing in building a…

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041 - Margs and Research Part 1 [Worlds Asunder] 37:53

16d ago37:53

37:53

Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…

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The Other Stories - Magic.AI 19:44

17d ago19:44

19:44

A special presentation of one of my stories as produced by another fiction podcast, The Other Stories. It seems everywhere you go these days, people are talking about AI, Artificial Intelligence, how it’s going to take over many jobs humans do now. Are we taking a risk giving potentially sentient algorithms access to not only our accumulated knowle…

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040 - Organic Reach Through Social Media [Becoming A Household Name] 25:55

18d ago25:55

25:55

Like it or hate it, if you're an artist who wants to find a thriving audience, you need to crack the social media code, and that means spending time learning how social works. If you want to try building an audience with a collaborative team, connect with me @jodyjsperling or jodyjsperling@gmail.com.…

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The Dark Room: Craving Sarah Kane w/ Mari Sitner 1:00:59

30d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Playwright and actor Mari Sitner makes her AoD debut to talk playwriting, theatre in New York, and the influence and legacy of the great Sarah Kane. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/marihmmm twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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Perfecting Your Pitch 53:11

25d ago53:11

53:11

Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. For those of you who want to support the podcast as a paid member but don’t listen to the show using Substack, click this link to subscribe. Pitch That Book, Honey Joe Prosit is the author I’ve seen a…

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039 - Not Safe for Work Part 3 [Author Intelligence] 38:59

22d ago38:59

38:59

Blow Jobs and Torture Scenes. That’s It. Size, Cost & Performance Foundational Models like to clutch their pearls. What’s an author to do when they need to write sex and violence? Go opensource. For more data, click here: https://shy-jackrabbit-e9e.notion.site/Episode-6-7-8-NSFW-44d1bc5394fd484ba16d6f94ed1db535…

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A Really Good Day - Part Twenty One 30:44

22d ago30:44

30:44

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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038 - Expanding Your Audience Through Genre Blending [Romancing Like Swift] 59:35

24d ago59:35

59:35

In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Emma-Lee Jane and Morgana Bevan dive into the concept of genre blending in Taylor Swift's music. They discuss how Taylor Swift has evolved from her country roots to a pop sensation, all while weaving in elements from other genres. Emma and Morgana highlight the emotional depth and narrative…

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037 - C.R. Rowenson: Do You Believe in Magic Part 2 [Worlds Asunder] 46:03

25d ago46:03

46:03

Magic systems are the foundation of fantasy fiction. By design, removing magic from a core fantasy story means the world and the plot fall apart. From elemental manipulation, runes, wand work, and bending light into physical form, we’ve seen countless magic systems and spellcasters over centuries of fiction. As authors, how do we make our magic uni…

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036 - Quitting Is An Option [Becoming A Household Name] 25:53

26d ago25:53

25:53

Welcome, everyone, to "Quitting Is An Option," the podcast for dreamers and doers on their journey to becoming a household name. Whether you’re chasing grand ambitions or simply curious about what fuels the relentless pursuit of dreams, you're in the right place. Today’s episode is all about waking up to the reality that you're the only one who can…

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035 - Embracing the Creative Flow with Margaret Beeler [Ink & Effort] 41:10

29d ago41:10

41:10

Welcome to "Ink and Effort," your go-to podcast for writing and productivity tips! In today's episode, hosts James Fox and Margaret Beeler dive into the heart of staying motivated and inspired as a writer. Margaret, fresh off a two-month break from her fantasy series, shares how she kept the creative fires burning with other artistic endeavors like…

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Manifesting Your Goals Is Bullcrap If You Think It Is 33:22

1M ago33:22

33:22

Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. For those of you who want to support the podcast as a paid member but don’t listen to the show using Substack, click this link to subscribe. Feeling Like Working Is Not Required Most days, I walk Lyle…

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034 - Not Safe for Work Part 2 [Author Intelligence] 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

Welcome to another exciting episode of Author Intelligence, where we delve into the fascinating world of auto-writing tools and their impact on creative storytelling. I'm Stacy Anderson, joined by my co-host Elizabeth Ann West. In this episode, we explore how specific prompts shape the quality of AI-generated writing, review excerpts from military …

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A Really Good Day - Part Twenty 31:03

1M ago31:03

31:03

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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033 - Every Villain Is A Hero Of Their Own Story [Romancing Like Swift] 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

Welcome to "Romancing Like Swift," the podcast where we dive deep into the world of romance writing, inspired by the lyrics and business savvy of Taylor Swift. I'm Emily Jane alongside my co-host Morgana Babin. Today, we're exploring the concept that "every villain is the hero of their own story." We'll be unpacking how revealing the motives and go…

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The Dark Room: Marquis de Sade & the Shadow of Enlightenment w/ James Martell 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

Professor and author James Martell joins the pod to talk Marquis de Sade and the dark forces in our own Zeitgeist. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/James_Martell_ twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]…

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032 - C.R. Rowenson: Do You Believe in Magic Part 1 [Worlds Asunder] 42:37

1M ago42:37

42:37

Magic systems are the foundation of fantasy fiction. By design, removing magic from a core fantasy story means the world and the plot fall apart. From elemental manipulation, runes, wand work, and bending light into physical form, we’ve seen countless magic systems and spellcasters over centuries of fiction. As authors, how do we make our magic uni…

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#67 - The Blueberry Patch 29:45

1M ago29:45

29:45

There are places on Earth where no human has ever set foot. Some of them are probably not too far from where you live. A steep mountain slope, an island surrounded by a muddy swamp, or a dark corner of a thick forest. What mysteries might these places hold? New species are discovered every day. Some of them are harmless. But others are deadly in wa…

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031 - Sponsorships, Partnerships, Influencers, and Loans for Writers [Becoming A Household Name] 21:19

1M ago21:19

21:19

In this episode, we delve into practical strategies for writers to reach new audiences and potentially achieve full-time author status. Our speaker explores the intersection of art and business, providing insights on leveraging local business sponsorships, approaching influencers, and understanding the social media landscape. If you’re serious abou…

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030 - Leveraging Technology for Creative Writing with Mark Stallings [Ink & Effort] 44:40

1M ago44:40

44:40

Welcome to episode six of "Ink and Effort," where we explore the intersection of creativity and technology in the writing world. I’m your host, James Fox, and today we’re joined by a special guest, Mark Stallings. Mark is not just a technology expert at DEFCON but also a seasoned writer who’s skillfully navigated the evolving landscape of writing t…

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Flashback Friday - The Time Traveler's Dilemma 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

Have you ever wished you just had a little more time? Or perhaps the ability to go back in time—just a bit—to fix something you did wrong, make a different decision about which line to get in at the grocery store, or whether or not to eat that leftover bagel at work. Meet Edward, the perfect example of the absent-minded professor, whose brilliance …

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029 - Not Safe for Work Part 1 [Author Intelligence] 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Blow Jobs and Torture Scenes. That’s It. Size, Cost & Performance Foundational Models like to clutch their pearls. What’s an author to do when they need to write sex and violence? Go opensource. See the full show notes here: https://shy-jackrabbit-e9e.notion.site/Episode-6-7-8-NSFW-44d1bc5394fd484ba16d6f94ed1db535…

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A Really Good Day - Part Nineteen 43:29

1M ago43:29

43:29

A Really Good Day will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you stand up and cheer! Enjoy this entertaining golf fantasy about one man's really good day. To purchase the hardcover edition of this book, visit: JamesHosek.com Free shipping, plus the audio and ebook editions included. The perfect Fathers Day gift for the golfer in your l…

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Success Is… 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Success is doing what you want to do on your terms. Some people define it slightly differently as doing what I want with who I want when I want. The dictionary defines success in the following ways: n…

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