ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York C…
It's amazing when a remark from years ago is suddenly remembered, and now makes more sense.
In the first podcast on a dream as a gift to the future, I began talking about this idea. In my life, it has played out again recently.
A short amusing holiday story involving celebrity sightings.
And yes indeed, this is the point--craft as my salvation.
An incident from my childhood spurred a seemingly irrational fear, that has come back to haunt me these days.
Wilbur Dean King didn't get much play in previous episodes, but he still looms as an important figure in my childhood. Here is his story.
A recent visit to Oklahoma City cemented in my mind, that the big choices I've made in my life were good ones.
A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.
Gifts come in many forms. My cousin Lorie, who passed in late November, gave me a priceless gift. This is her story.
This long-form episode allows me to pay hommage to a dear departed friend, Norma Tringali. It also allows me to share one of the most important lessons I learned from her.
Just because someone answers, doesn't mean they can talk!
It's interesting to observe the effects of people when they are the center of a sphere of influence.
In this episode our hero ponders if one could be charged as an accessory to a crime, for making accessories?
The daffodils in bloom this spring remind me of Daisy. I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life. This is a rerun of an earlier episode, but spring always reminds me of her.
This is the story of my small burst of stardom as a hip hop video extra.
This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy! One time can jinx a day for years. This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy!
A short funny story to distract us all from what's going on in the news.
But is it? A holiday wish for all of my listeners.
This is a short story of a college writing assignment as an epiphany.
Sometimes a gift is more than a gift, and a dream can travel into the future.
There are many strong women who populate my life. One of them is a gal named Patty. Here's her story!
In this Special Report, I tell you all, and remind myself, that when turbulent times are upon us, to NOT ask--"what else can happen?" Because you'll find out.
This is a tale of one person's choice of how to deal with the question of sexual harassment in order to advance a career.
The question of the mask--why is it a question? Discuss.
I don't give up on friendships easily, but sometimes it's necessary. This is the story of Gretchen (not her real name), and the history of a friendship.
This was a heartwarming moment from my early days in New York--it made me not feel so alone or anonymous.
This is a short tale of my one and only encounter with a fashion icon. To all my listeners, please stay in and stay safe!
My way of trying to make sense of crazy times.
This is a short story about a humorous thing that happened at a Sunday lecture.
A short podcast because everyone needs a good laugh in these strange times.
Hangry is a word used to describe someone who is hungry and irritable. Andrew does hangry in the most charming way!
This episode tells of an epiphany I had in Paris in 1995, that influenced the direction of my work for years to come.
This is a sad story of a young woman from my Kansas years.
This is a little reflection on my particular athletic ability, discovered at Gay Boy Summer Camp.
When I talk to my students at FIT, I refer to Shelley as the Gold Standard, as far as interns go. Here's her story.
This is a short little podcast with a holiday message!
I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life.
This is an hommage to another of the powerful women who have influenced my life and career. Simmin (pronounced "Simone") Sethna taught me French Couture Patternmaking, as well as survival skills. At 5'1" in high heels, she remains a towering influence in my life.
Boys' Shorts 6 is about inspection stickers, motorcycle cops, and checkbooks.
Sometimes we don't quite know in the moment, what a particular thing will mean over time. This story, of a piece of jewelry I made early in my career, illustrates one instance in my life, where the long view made sense when looking at the history of that particular piece.
In my time in retail, I encountered a number of formidable women--individuals who had style, class, humor, and power. This podcast is an hommage to some of them.
Success is different things to different people. There are the markers of success--fame, money, exposure in the media--but who defines it? And why not define it for oneself?
We learn the hilarious circumstances whereby Ken gets his first sunburn in Oklahoma City in 1981!
In this episode, we hear of the time when Sir Elton sent flowers to Ken's studio-warming party in 1989. The effect of this gesture was to finally convince Miss Ann that her son had actually "made something of himself".
In this short episode, learn about how Ken ruined a career in fast food. Also, mud wrestling!
This is a musing on choices--choices that broaden one's horizons as well as ones that narrow them, illustrated by observing Miss Ann's choices growing up.
In Boys' Shorts 4, learn about caged birds and bad luck, and how 1,399 gay men can create a microclimate!
Hear about Ken's personal Valentine's Day Jinx, and how it eventually broke.
Ken quite his job at Macy's, trading down to work for a store in San Francisco called The Emporium. This podcast recounts some of his misadventures there.
I find that there are places that seem to agree with me, and some that don't. Chicago and the surrounding suburbs--don't. This is not a diss of Chicago, it's just--me. Redacted for your listening pleasure!
Pearl August was one of the strong women I met and loved in my early New York days. This is her story.