Drako's Den

Just a Conversation on dealing with negative friends again. With two guests this time

So after a particularly jarring experience with some indie books, I decided to give some tips from my experience as an indie author that new authors attempting this route should keep in mind

Taj returns for a show on toxic practices in relationships that are oddly normalized today, and probably shouldn't be. This was a live show, so we got some comments from live listeners and you never know what you're going to get until you listen to them. So for the weird guy in the middle, well, that wasn't planned

The next discussion is back, and I put all three together because they're so connected. This time talking characters from the Dragon Hunters series. Links to the books are available on the website www.drakosden.com

Bringing back character discussions and updating them, starting with the couple from my latest book, Reunited. This is an overview of who they are, a little of their inspiration, and just a bit of where they might be headed in the future. Links to the books are on my website www.drakosden.com

My brother and I get together to discuss my newest book release. I know it's been a while since I did a show but hopefully we're getting back on track with this one. This release is my 12th published book, the third in the Coven series. It's available for sale wherever ebooks are sold, with paperbacks available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble Buy here

Taj and I reunite to talk about my latest book. We're giving a little bit of back story, some history on the actual writing and editing process, and talking a bit about how publishing this was different. If you want to purchase the book, I've linked it below. Hope you enjoy Link to Book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Talking about why there's been a delay in content both in the podcast and in writing. Also a little about intended changes in formatting for the show as we move forward --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Yes, this is a thing, and I wanted to talk about it. I'm giving my opinion on the Cait Corrain situation, and issue with Laurell K Hamilton, and JD Barker, a situation that just seemed to come up today --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

It's been a while since I've recorded and I wanted to do a quick year end update on why I've been away and what I have planned for the show in the future and my upcoming writing projects --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Going back on reddit AITA forums for some weird family scenarios --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

It's been quite a while since the last one, but the fuckboy chronicles return with new stories, some reminders on old ones, and some guest comments --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

This show is a recap with my friend Angee of our recent vacation, a cruise through Italy, Turkey and Greece. It was a fantastic trip that I can't wait to make again --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

I completed a book new to most of my readers, Journeys: Shadows of the Past. I released it on Kindle Vella and completed it today, so I decided to do a show to give some background on the writing of this story and explaining why it took so long to complete. Buy here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

A bit of a long one but we had live commenters on this topic. Please note, there are a couple of trolls in the recording that had to be kicked and blocked. Said trolls were offensive but this is the nature of a live show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Jeremy joins for this discussion on our community and things that irk us the most, specifically the LG part trying to constantly exclude the rest of the community or dismiss them as less than --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Covering more from reddit's AITA threads. This time, a couple topics on friends and what some think is disrespectful, some partners with questionable intent, and some maturity issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

I had a theory that there was a simple response to a lot of these threads so I tackled it here. Topics include bad stepparents,in laws, and friends --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Finally reviewing the last episode of this and I am so glad the show is done --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Reviewing the latest episode and adding on the additional drama running around blogs and radio too --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Reviewing night 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Jeremy ,Steven and I review night 1 along with a new guest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Again adding some background research with the review because it's all messy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Specifically speaking on the events of the three episodes that have aired. We'll review the remaining shows after each one drops --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Time to talk about where I am on foster parenting here in Arizona and some general updates too --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

So in light of the release of Hogwarts Legacy and the audacity of some people to condemn everyone that bought the game and are enjoying playing it, Jeremy and I decide to speak on our views on the idea of buying the game, and in my case, why I bought it. But more importantly, we talk about how these same people bashing those of us that bought it are real performative with their outrage on this, but silent on other things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

Reviewing this year's Royal Rumble event with guests, Jeremy and Steven --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drakosden/message

It's the first show of the new year and I might ruffle some feathers here but this topic is personal and needs to be discussed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Jeremy and I as well as an additional guest discuss the stigma around these terms and being made into a fetish instead of being treated like people --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Speaking on some struggles I either have myself or have seen with others with fatherhood --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

So it's time to talk about this system here and why I hate it. It's been rough from the start --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Going down reddit and there's plenty of audacity to be had in these topics. Parents bringing a poly partner in and expecting the kid to listen to them like a parent, a really stupid and entitled sister in law, and a spouse that needs to grow up.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This show had a more cohesive theme, these came from reddit as usual. We have a bad partner doing some selfish things, a fiance and a stepmother not liking or being jealous of children, and finally a mother with a gay child that made some bad choices and expecting said child to bail themselves out because they're an adult now --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This time we have issue with a bully, a family member being a bigot and boundaries being crossed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Three stories this time, but they were worthy of a little more time being spent. We got a cheating friend and the friend that took his side, an issue with changing a baby in public, and a teenager forced to choose between his parents.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Technically this is a follow up to an episode Jeremy did on his podcast, Beyond Good Enough, discussing some things people try to pass as kinks that deserve to be shamed. This is a response to some people that didn't listen to his podcast complaining about kink shaming, further explaining that what he spoke about based on my suggestion wasn't actual kinks, but behaviors people slap the word kink onto to justify their perversions and abuse. See the link for his original show in case you need it Some kinks deserve to be shamed on Beyond Good Enough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

lets keep going down the reddit rabbit hole, and we're talking baby names being stolen, wedding venue choices, and new girlfriends meeting ex wives for lunch. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This time I'm responding to a topic request based on a video where two heterosexual men basically call all gay men predators and I think they need to acknowledge what a predator is and not label an entire group as problematic based on the actions of actual predators --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

More from reddit, a bit more random in topic as we explore straightening a mixed child's hair, some friendship and relationship boundaries, and end with some borderline abusive parents in tales from the AITA reddit forum --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Continuing to venture down the AITA reddit forums and I kinda themed this one around weddings and issues occurring after a wedding. It's a fun one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This time we have a few entitled husbands and a mother in law, and a really entitled son who gets taught a life lesson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Yep, we got some issues with kids and their parents, and we got a wedding situation where someone is claimed to be a bad friend.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

It just so happens I got provoked onto this topic from another discussion. This is referring to why fans moved away from wrestling after the attitude era on, the things that changed and things that are missing. This was recorded prior to recent changes in the programming in WWE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This edition has some weird mother in laws, weird weddings and a jealous girlfriend because why not mix it all together. Venturing down the reddit forums you find some interesting stuff --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Browsing some topics on Reddit, I found some interesting stories all around parenting, so I decided to read them here and give some feedback. With an occasional personal story to illustrate why I feel the way I feel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

This show is shorter as I tried to make this a quick update. So I decided to go over my stance on future wrestling reviews and some thoughts on recent events, where I am with writing and fostering now, and how I will decide future topics on the show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

In case you didn't know, I'm a huge Star Wars fan, so I decided to review the latest show. I definitely had some strong thoughts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

I'm joined by my friend Angee as we discuss the concept of a broken home. What constitutes a broken home? Just because one is a single parent, is the home broken? what if the reason for one parent being absent is death? what about those that wanted to be a parent and used a donor or just friends who had a baby and coparent but don't live together --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

Jeremy and Kia join me on this show as we talk over being a self published author --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

I wanted a lighter and fun topic, so I brought Kitt and Too-EZ back to discuss fantasy worlds. Which ones would we absolutely want to be dropped into, which would we absolutely refuse to be, and which would we take a gamble on? Leave me a message or a comment on social media letting me know if you agree or disagree with our choices, and what would your choices be? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support

I felt some type of way about some things brought to my attention recently in the family, and I needed to speak on it. Jeremy returns as we speak on these entitlement issues with family members, especially when dealing with the trauma they caused. And at the end, some fuckboy stories as well to give something lighter to discuss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drako5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drako5/support