Podcast appearances and mentions of James Patterson

“I grew up with puppetry and voices and weird little characters. I never really let that go — I just found ways to turn it into a life.” - Nate Begle In this episode, we're joined by Nate - He's a voice actor and puppeteer with over two decades of experience in storytelling across stage, screen, and sound. His career has spanned live theme park shows, national commercials, animation, and narration work for over 30 audiobooks. Nate has collaborated with major creative institutions, including James Patterson, The Jim Henson Company, Walt Disney Entertainment, and Sesame Street. Deeply rooted in performance, character work, and voice, Nate brings a grounded and authentic presence to everything he creates. He allows the characters, not the performer, to take center stage.Nate and I nestle in for a tender, playful, and witty conversation about a life built around performance. We talk discovering creative purpose early, navigating years of invisible work, and learning how to keep showing up for the craft even when no one is watching.We talk about his roots in Midwest community theater, how Fraggle Rock cracked open a lifelong fascination with puppetry, and the reality of building a career from bits and odd jobs to full-time creative expression. Along the way, we dive into themes like staying grounded while performing, the therapeutic power of play, self-belief in the face of doubt, and the surprising joy of working just off-camera.From humor and nostalgia to identity and intention, this conversation brings small insights that build into something honest, warm, and very real.More notable quotes from the episode:- “A lot of people think voiceover is just ‘talking,' but it's not. It's acting. It's truth-telling. It's intention.”- “It's like, if you see something that's not available where you're at - then make it.”- “There's a moment where you stop trying to get it perfect and start asking if it feels true. That's when you know you're doing the work.”For more on Nate Begle, head over to his IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4662429/Checkout Nates website here: https://www.natebegle.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NateBegleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-begle-785155bb/Hit subscribe, we'll see ya next episode.

Community Connection Friday, June 27th, 2025. Today on Community Connection, Open Lines with our contributing analyst, James Patterson! Join us as we have "Open Lines" & "A Week In Review", speaking with the community about all of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2014's Mr. Mercedes Stephen King has treated fans to an unexpected turn in his sizable oeuvre; sausage-factory fiction, the kind pumped out on the regular by literary superstars James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Lee Child and others, applying his gift for characters, dialogue, and Hail Mary horror to the rather predictable world of these soap opera serials.

Community Connection Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Today on Community Connection, Open Lines with our contributing analyst, James Patterson! Join us as we have "Open Lines" with Director and Chief Medical officer of the Marion County Health Department Dr. Virginia Caine & Director of Covering Kids & Families & the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County Pamela Humes speaking with the community about all of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for part two of our insightful discussion with George Whittam and Rob Reider on the VoiceoverGurus podcast. This episode delves into the nitty-gritty of audiobook production, covering essential topics such as handling hot peaks, normalizing audio files, and leveraging iZotope tools for audio restoration. Learn how to achieve consistency in audio quality through mastering and embrace the art of batch processing for efficiency. Discover the significance of maintaining proper recording levels and the importance of choosing the right equipment and setup to enhance your voice talent performance. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable insights to elevate your recording sessions to meet audiobook industry standards. Guests Bios: About George: Since 2005 George Whittam has dedicated his life to serving the technical needs of voice actors and recording studio owners. In August 2017 George launched GeorgeTheTech.com to assist anyone who records voiceover with tech support, training, studio design, and audio processing templates. George is a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Music and Audio Technology with a Minor in Communications. George went on to acquire considerable expertise in music recording by working with various musicians and artists in the Philadelphia area, and gained broadcast engineering experience working at 94 WYSP (now WIP) as the remote engineer for the NFL Eagles Radio Network. From a handful of satisfied clients, George has now built his reputation working solely with voice-over studios and clients. He is globally considered a top authority in voice-over recording technology, investing thousands of hours researching studio design, recording equipment, and creating training materials for voice actors. Among his many successful clients are the late Don LaFontaine, Bill Ratner, Melissa Disney, Randy Thomas, Joe Cipriano and Scott Rummell. George is co-host of the podcast The Pro Audio Suite.   Find George at http://georgethe.tech   About Rob:   As a pilot and Hall of Fame air show announcer, Rob Reider has recently retired from that endeavor and now brings his skills to the world of audiobooks. His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need that experience to bring their works to life. Rob's acting career began in high school, continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music and won him 5 Regional Emmys for on-air performance and musical compositions during a 13-year Midwest television career. He's also an accomplished guitarist and lover of acoustic music. Rob has worked with several audiobook coaches, including Hillary Huber, P.J. Ochlan, and Jennifer Jill Araya to hone his craft and focus on thrillers, non-fiction, and faith-based titles. He recently was the “voice” of James Patterson in his book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading."   Visit his website: http://www.robreidervoice.com/   We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/ FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

The NLS annotation follows: Lies he told me: she’s in love–with a liar DB124519 Authors: Patterson, James, Ellis, David Reading Time: 8 hours, 8 minutes Read by: Stephanie Németh-Parker, Corey Carthew Subjects: Mystery and Detective Stories, Suspense Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Women “An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband’s secret life, and it might cost them all their lives.”– From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. [Ashland, Oregon] : Hachette Book Group, [2024] This book can be found on Bookshare at the following link: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/6191775?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPUxpZXMlMkJoZSUyQnRvbGQlMkJtZQ Shelly Kane is the facilitator of the Mystery Book Discussion Group. Shelly can be contacted by email at shellykane323@gmail.com.

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brian Graff, CEO & co-founder, Solar Forma Design; Dr. Philip Agrios, author of Life's One Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Graff is the CEO & co-founder of Solar Forma Design. They have managed to create artful solar panels that also take up a very small footprint. Dr. Philip Agrios is the author of Life's One Law. After 30 years of searching, he claims he has the answer for turning off one's self sabotage. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It's our annual roundup of light vacation reading as summer begins. The reviewed titles are: Talk of the Devil by Ian Fleming (Morrow, $30) Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve Martin (Grand Central Publishing, $30) Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (Grand Central Publishing, $40) The First Gentleman by James Patterson & Bill Clinton (Little, Brown, $32) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Atria Books, $19.99) You can also read Stuart's articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week's guest slate is presented by Jay Bardeleben, a freelance web developer and radio programmer.

When Astrid stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she's okay. Then, during a meeting, the group gets a sign, or rather, a pizza delivery. Is there another psychopath out there who actually likes olives on their pizza, or is Astrid trying to send Mark a message?  Meanwhile, Astrid wakes up in the cell of a black site prison, on a remote island. A doctor subjects her to mysterious experiments, plumbing the depths of her memory and looking for a vital clue from her past. She'll do anything to escape, except . . . killing anyone. Hmm. Turns out it's not easy to blow this joint without blowing anything—or anyone—up. Hart's writing is fast paced, funny, and hits in all the right places—and he manages to explore an emotional core that few thriller writers dare tackle. THE MEDUSA PROTOCOL is poised to lure new readers and bring back old fans as Astrid faces countless challenges . . . like a deadly snake-infested island. Rob Hart is the author of Assassins Anonymous, The Paradox Hotel, The Warehouse, and the Ash McKenna crime series, and the co-author of Scott Free with James Patterson. He's worked as a book publisher, a reporter, a political communications director, and a commissioner for the city of New York. Hart lives in Jersey City. For more information, visit: https://robwhart.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 1: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872  

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 2: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872  

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 1: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 2: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 1: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Kohberger Hearing-RAW AUDIO Part 2: Defense Makes Last Stand Before August Trial Bryan Kohberger's murder trial for the Idaho student killings is set to proceed in August 2024 despite his defense team's desperate attempts to delay. Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from defense attorney Anne Taylor, who claims Kohberger's constitutional rights are being violated due to insufficient time to review 68 terabytes of evidence. The case involves the November 2022 stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Taylor's team has identified 56 penalty phase witnesses and is investigating Kohberger's family history for potential red flags. The defense cited upcoming media coverage including a James Patterson book and Amazon Prime docuseries as obstacles to fair jury selection. Prosecutor Josh Hurwit argued against perpetual delays, noting that specialists have already completed their investigations without finding red flags. The closed-door portion of the hearing addressed Kohberger's alternate suspect evidence. This death penalty case continues to generate national attention as the August 11 trial date approaches. Stay updated on all developments in the Moscow murders case and Kohberger's legal proceedings. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #MoscowMurders #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #CourtUpdate Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This Week on the Force Five Podcast:This week, host Jason Kleeberg is joined again by writer Duane Swierczynski, co-author of the new book Lion and Lamb with James Patterson. On this show, we talk about our favorite films and some underrated gems featuring musicians in the cast.PatreonHead to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks with me!Connect with Duane SwierczynskiBuy a book: https://www.gleefulmayhem.com/novelsJoin his newsletter: https://gleefulmayhem.substack.com/Connect with socials: https://linktr.ee/swierczyStay Connected with Force Five

Send us a textHello friends!It's been far too long since we have posted an episode. We are so sorry! Our goal for season 3 was to begin posting video episodes because that would be so fun! Alas, figuring out how to video edit on your own, with zero experience, is actually sort of difficult for us! So we decided to record and post this episode in the middle of the year as our first audio episode! Wish us luck with learning to edit videos. In the meantime, perhaps you have missed us? We want to know what your favorite books of the year have been, along with your least favorites! Let us know!Stay Happily Booked! Becky's Cashapp :) vvv@RebeccaGailDhakal2:32 - The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes by Suzanne Collins2:50 - Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins7:16 - The Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart Turton / The Devil And The Dark Water by Stuart Turton9:20 - The Apocalypse 7 by Gene Doucette11:20 - The Mazerunner by James Dashner11:48 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins / Divergent by Veronica Roth / Twilight by Stephenie Meyer / The 100 by Kass Morgan13:07 - The People Next Door by Keri Beevis22:08 - The Mystwick School Of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury / Camp Cacophony by Jessica Khoury / The Midnight Orchestra by Jessica Khoury / The Dark Refrain by Jessica Khoury 22:57 / 25:40 - The Cask Of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe27:16 - As Above, So Below 2014 Horror Movie27:53 - Texas Ranger by James Patterson (1)30:31 - Texas Outlaw by James Patterson (2)30:43 - Insurgent (2) by Veronica Roth / Allegient (3) by Veronica Roth 35:26 - The Watcher Of The Woods by Skyla Dawn Cameron36:17 - Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell / We Used To Live Here Marcus Kliewer36:55 - Lost In Time by A.G. Riddle40:06 - The Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart Turton40:39 - The Devil And The Dark Water by Stuart Turton 43:15 - Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica 44:00 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager / Goblin by Josh Malerman44:56 - Life Of Chuck by Stephen King (Included in If It Bleeds Story collection)46:00 - The Texas Murders by James Patterson (3)47:39 - Cell by Stephen King50:55 - Verity by Colleen HooverSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Ep 157 - Mastering Your Voiceover Space with George The Tech and Rob Reider Welcome to the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, hosted by Linda Bruno and featuring special guest George Whittam. In this episode, Linda, despite nursing a knee injury, dives into a fascinating conversation with George about his unique journey from being an engineer to a voiceover studio tech expert, assisted by Rob Reider. Discover how George's musical family background and interest in gadgets evolved into a passion for audio engineering and voiceover production. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, George shares his path from struggling in college to creating a mobile recording studio in an RV and finally establishing himself in the voiceover industry against numerous challenges. Join the discussion as Linda, George and Rob delve into the intricacies of setting up a home studio, navigating acoustic challenges, and understanding the nuances of audio technology. Uncover valuable tips on making the most out of your recording space, the essentials of normalizing audio, and the balance between front-end and post-processing in voiceover work. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, packed with insights for aspiring and seasoned voice actors alike, aiming to enhance their understanding and mastery of the techincal aspects of the craft. Don't miss out as the conversation continues in part two next week! Guests Bios: About George: Since 2005 George Whittam has dedicated his life to serving the technical needs of voice actors and recording studio owners. In August 2017 George launched GeorgeTheTech.com to assist anyone who records voiceover with tech support, training, studio design, and audio processing templates.   George is a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Music and Audio Technology with a Minor in Communications. George went on to acquire considerable expertise in music recording by working with various musicians and artists in the Philadelphia area, and gained broadcast engineering experience working at 94 WYSP (now WIP) as the remote engineer for the NFL Eagles Radio Network. From a handful of satisfied clients, George has now built his reputation working solely with voice-over studios and clients. He is globally considered a top authority in voice-over recording technology, investing thousands of hours researching studio design, recording equipment, and creating training materials for voice actors. Among his many successful clients are the late Don LaFontaine, Bill Ratner, Melissa Disney, Randy Thomas, Joe Cipriano and Scott Rummell. George is co-host of the podcast The Pro Audio Suite. Find George at http://georgethe.tech   About Rob: As a pilot and Hall of Fame air show announcer, Rob Reider has recently retired from that endeavor and now brings his skills to the world of audiobooks. His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need that experience to bring their works to life. Rob's acting career began in high school, continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music and won him 5 Regional Emmys for on-air performance and musical compositions during a 13-year Midwest television career. He's also an accomplished guitarist and lover of acoustic music. Rob has worked with several audiobook coaches, including Hillary Huber, P.J. Ochlan, and Jennifer Jill Araya to hone his craft and focus on thrillers, non-fiction, and faith-based titles. He recently was the “voice” of James Patterson in his book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading." Visit his website: http://www.robreidervoice.com/   We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/ FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Can New Evidence Finally Reveal Kohberger's Hidden Motive? #kohberger #New Evidence #documentary Will the release of TV documentaries result in Bruyan Kohberger not getting a fair trial? A scheduled documentary on 7/11/25, as well as a book by NY Times Best selling author James Patterson will taint the jurypool. The defense will surely try to get a continuance.

Kohberger Defense Stalling? Judge Hippler Pushes Forward #Boise Idaho #Judge Hippler #Ann Taylor The defese in the Bryan Kohbeerger case hs been stalling for more time. Ann Taylor has complained about press leaks, the James Patterson book, snd s potential 2nd suspect. In addition an alibi has been brought before the court.

Community Connection Friday, June 13th, 2025. Today on Community Connection, Open Lines with our contributing analyst, James Patterson! Join us as we have "Open Lines" & "A Week In Review", speaking with the community about all of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Patterson has sold 400 million books and written hundreds of stories, but the most important one he's lived is being a dad. In this powerful, personal, and deeply relatable episode, one of the world's bestselling authors steps away from the writing desk and into the studio to talk about what matters most: family. Whether you're a dad, love a dad, or are simply navigating your own relationship with a father figure, this episode offers fresh perspective and hard-earned wisdom. With his signature mix of humor, honesty, and heart, James Patterson shares the kinds of reflections, stories, and mindset shifts that will inspire you to show up differently for the people you love, starting today. You'll learn: -How to become a more present, engaged, and emotionally available father -How to handle the unspoken pressure many dads carry and how it gets in the way of connection -The conversations that can shift generations and how to start them now. -What James wishes he'd done differently and what he's proud of now You don't have to be a dad to take something meaningful from this conversation. If you've ever struggled with what to say or how to connect, this episode will stay with you. And it just might help you start the conversation that matters most. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. For an episode about motherhood, listen to this one: What Every Mom Needs to Hear TodayIf you want to know more about how to make deeper connections with the people you love, listen to this episode next: The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory.Connect with Mel: Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel's personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer

Idaho Murders Why Prosecutors Just Filed BOMBSHELL Motion Against Kohberger's Latest Stall In this explosive deep dive into the Bryan Kohberger case, we examine the prosecution's June 5, 2025 filing that calls out the defense's "eleventh-hour motion" for what it really is - another delay tactic in a long pattern of stall strategies. After 2.5 years since the horrific murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, prosecutors say they're 95% ready with overwhelming evidence including DNA on the knife sheath, surveillance footage, and 51 terabytes of digital evidence. The defense team, despite having three attorneys, two investigators, and over a dozen experts, claims they need more time due to an upcoming Dateline episode and James Patterson book. But prosecutors aren't buying it. They've exposed how the defense has systematically delayed since December 2022 - from waiving speedy trial rights to filing multiple failed suppression motions, securing a venue change, and now citing media coverage as their latest excuse. We break down why Judge Steven Hippler faces a critical decision on June 18th, the constitutional rights of victims' families hanging in the balance, and how witness Dylan Mortensen's testimony could be impacted by further delays. Learn why legal experts say this defense strategy of delay is "working beautifully" and what the prosecution's "it is time to try this case" really means for the pursuit of justice in one of America's most watched murder cases. This comprehensive analysis includes exclusive insights into the "moon and stars" alibi, the alternative perpetrator theory the judge called "just allegations," and why the defense's complaints about discovery have been labeled "utter nonsense." #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #UniversityOfIdaho #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #MurderTrial #JusticeDelayed Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Idaho Murders Why Prosecutors Just Filed BOMBSHELL Motion Against Kohberger's Latest Stall In this explosive deep dive into the Bryan Kohberger case, we examine the prosecution's June 5, 2025 filing that calls out the defense's "eleventh-hour motion" for what it really is - another delay tactic in a long pattern of stall strategies. After 2.5 years since the horrific murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, prosecutors say they're 95% ready with overwhelming evidence including DNA on the knife sheath, surveillance footage, and 51 terabytes of digital evidence. The defense team, despite having three attorneys, two investigators, and over a dozen experts, claims they need more time due to an upcoming Dateline episode and James Patterson book. But prosecutors aren't buying it. They've exposed how the defense has systematically delayed since December 2022 - from waiving speedy trial rights to filing multiple failed suppression motions, securing a venue change, and now citing media coverage as their latest excuse. We break down why Judge Steven Hippler faces a critical decision on June 18th, the constitutional rights of victims' families hanging in the balance, and how witness Dylan Mortensen's testimony could be impacted by further delays. Learn why legal experts say this defense strategy of delay is "working beautifully" and what the prosecution's "it is time to try this case" really means for the pursuit of justice in one of America's most watched murder cases. This comprehensive analysis includes exclusive insights into the "moon and stars" alibi, the alternative perpetrator theory the judge called "just allegations," and why the defense's complaints about discovery have been labeled "utter nonsense." #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #UniversityOfIdaho #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #MurderTrial #JusticeDelayed Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Idaho Murders Why Prosecutors Just Filed BOMBSHELL Motion Against Kohberger's Latest Stall In this explosive deep dive into the Bryan Kohberger case, we examine the prosecution's June 5, 2025 filing that calls out the defense's "eleventh-hour motion" for what it really is - another delay tactic in a long pattern of stall strategies. After 2.5 years since the horrific murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, prosecutors say they're 95% ready with overwhelming evidence including DNA on the knife sheath, surveillance footage, and 51 terabytes of digital evidence. The defense team, despite having three attorneys, two investigators, and over a dozen experts, claims they need more time due to an upcoming Dateline episode and James Patterson book. But prosecutors aren't buying it. They've exposed how the defense has systematically delayed since December 2022 - from waiving speedy trial rights to filing multiple failed suppression motions, securing a venue change, and now citing media coverage as their latest excuse. We break down why Judge Steven Hippler faces a critical decision on June 18th, the constitutional rights of victims' families hanging in the balance, and how witness Dylan Mortensen's testimony could be impacted by further delays. Learn why legal experts say this defense strategy of delay is "working beautifully" and what the prosecution's "it is time to try this case" really means for the pursuit of justice in one of America's most watched murder cases. This comprehensive analysis includes exclusive insights into the "moon and stars" alibi, the alternative perpetrator theory the judge called "just allegations," and why the defense's complaints about discovery have been labeled "utter nonsense." #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #UniversityOfIdaho #KayleeGoncalves #MadisonMogen #XanaKernodle #EthanChapin #MurderTrial #JusticeDelayed Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

From masking to neurodiverse marriage, bestselling author J.D. Barker gets real about life as an autistic adult. In this podcast episode, neurodiverse relationship coach Jodi Carlton talks with New York Times bestselling author JDBarker, who shares what was like for him to navigate life, love, and fatherhood - and autism. From high-stakes careers in finance and IT to ghostwriting blockbusters and becoming a full-time novelist, J.D. reflects on how autism has shaped his relationships, routines, and creative process. He also gets candid about building a neurodiverse marriage with his neurotypical wife, parenting a neurodivergent daughter, and the personal growth that came with learning to embrace—not mask—his autistic traits.

What would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable six-figure corporate career and sell everything they own to pursue writing? For JD Barker, New York Times bestselling author and collaborator with James Patterson, it was a calculated risk that changed everything.In this conversation, Barker reveals the eerie inspiration behind his upcoming thriller Something I Keep Upstairs,  a real-life haunted house perched on a tiny granite island just off the New Hampshire coast. He describes his personal experiences visiting the isolated structure and the visceral, instinctual dread it evoked. "I felt something really weird. I just did not want to be in there," Barker confesses, explaining how the island's dark history as a quarantine facility, prison, and site of mysterious deaths dating back centuries formed the foundation for his novel's supernatural elements.The conversation discusses modern publishing as Barker shares his journey from indie author to creating his own imprint with Simon & Schuster. His unconventional marketing approaches, from television commercials to streaming platforms and innovative BookTok strategies, showcase why his books consistently reach audiences that other authors miss. JD's daily writing discipline (even while working 80-hour weeks in finance), strategic business thinking, and willingness to reinvent himself demonstrate what it takes to succeed in today's publishing landscape. As he explains his philosophy: "I look at what everybody else is doing and then I try to come up with something different." Listen now to discover how this approach transformed his life and might just transform yours.Have a comment? Text me!Support the show****************************************************************************➡️ P.S.:

In this week's episode, we look at five tips and tricks for optimal ebook pricing. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless Worlds series at my Payhip store: TOWER25 The coupon code is valid through June 30, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 254 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is June 5, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook pricing strategies. Before we get into that, we will do Coupon of the Week and have an update on my current writing and audiobook projects.   First up is Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless World Series at my Payhip store, and that is TOWER25. And as always, the coupon code and the links to the store will be in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 30th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook series to read this summer, we have got you covered.   Now for an update on my current writing projects. As of this recording, I am 53,000 words into Shield of Power, which will be the sixth and final book of my Shield War series, and that puts me on Chapter 13 of 29. I feel like the book is going to be between about 105,000 to 110,000 words in rough draft, but we will see when I get there. I'm hoping to have it out before the end of June, but there's a good chance it may slip to July, so listen to this space and watch my website for updates.   I am also 104,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: The Final Quest, which as the name implies, will be the third and final book of the Stealth and Spells trilogy. I am right in the middle of writing the climactic scenes of the story and because of the length and how far I've gotten and I've been chipping away at this since October, it will come out very quickly after Shield of Power, possibly even in the same month. I'm also 5,000 words into Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book of the Ghost Armor series, and that should probably come out towards the end of summer, if all goes well.   In audiobook news, Brad Wills is recording Shield of Battle and Hollis McCarthy is recording Ghost in the Corruption right now. I know they're hard at work at it because both of them sent me emails with questions about pronunciations today. Hopefully we'll have some exciting new audiobooks for you later this summer.   00:02:12 Main Topic: Ebook Pricing Strategies [Note: All Prices Referenced are USD]   And now let's move right into our main topic, ebook pricing strategies, which is often a contentious topic for indie authors. We're going to go over five different ebook pricing strategies to look at when they're the most effective or why you might want to try them. I'll talk about when I have used each of them and why I chose to do so or not to do so, as the case might be.   As I said, this is often a contentious topic for indie authors, especially newer indie authors who often have in their head an idea that their book is worth X amount of dollars because the amount of work they put into it, like for example, “my novel should be a minimum of $9.99 or $14.99 because of all the work I put into it. It was a year's worth of work, and if you can buy a fancy latte at Starbucks or $6 or $7 or whatever, then you should be able to pay $9.99 for this novel upon which I toiled for a year.”   And that is a nice sentiment, but in reality it doesn't work that way for a couple of reasons. For one thing, people are only willing to drop that kind of money on authors that they've known for a long time, like hardcore Stephen King or James Patterson or Jack Reacher fans dropping $20 or $30 for the novel in hardcover when comes out the first time. That kind of loyalty has to be earned over the long term, and if you're brand a new indie author or a newish indie author, charging $9.99 for your ebook is something of an ask.   For the second thing, an ebook is not a physical object, and there is a point where people blanch at paying a lot of money for an item that is essentially electronic and digital. If you're paying $9.99 for a paperback, at least you're getting the paperback, the physical object. Paying $9.99 for something utterly intangible like an ebook is a much harder sell. Because of that, the optimal price point for ebooks tends to be a bit lower than that.   For the sake of not adding too many caveats to each point based on genre and format, let's assume for each of these strategies, the ebook we are pricing is a fantasy novel of about 90,000 words without any maps or images and is not being traditionally published by an established author. In an interview, Smashwords founder Mark Coker presented data from Smashwords that showed most indie authors selling full length fiction will see the most success setting their ebook prices at either $2.99, $3.99, or $4.99 (depending on genre). That is still the case, generally speaking. However, there are some special pricing strategies that may increase your sales, and that is what we'll be focusing on this episode. #1: The first of the five pricing strategies we will look at is permafree, and permafree means that the book is permanently set to free instead of just for a short period of time. Why does this work? People like free things. People will eagerly take something that's free while something that's even $2 or $3 will lead to hesitation on their part, especially for an unfamiliar author, and that is true of $0.99 as well.   However, permafree is a strategy only makes financial sense if the book is the first book in a series and there are at least a few books in the series already published. If you have one book and make it permafree, that's fine if you want to give away the book to readers so it's read, but it will not make you any money. It makes more sense to make the first book in a series free when there are like four or five or more books in the series. Just setting a book to permafree is not enough on its own. You still need to spend money on ads and marketing, so you're relying on sales from the next several books in the series to subsidize the free book and marketing cost. Very often I will advertise the free first book in one of my series and then calculate whether the ad was successful or not based on how many copies of the rest of the books in the series that I have actually sold.   There also needs to be a strong hook at the end of the first book to lure readers on to the second book to inspire readers to continue, but not an outright cliffhanger, which will annoy most readers and could hurt your reviews. If you're going to make your first book in the series free, it is a generally bad idea to end that book with a cliffhanger or to end that book with an unresolved main plot. People will get mad at you and accuse you of trying to nickel and dime them on the rest of the series.   It's also a good idea to put the link to the second book right at the end of the first book in order to help the reader continue on in the series. You also need to accept that most of the attention for permafree titles often comes from so-called book hoarders. This strategy is not a great one for trying to get reviews as there is a significant segment of readers who blindly grab whatever is free and then they never get around to reading it, much less finishing it.   In the same vein, you have to accept that the percentage of readers converting from the free ebook to the rest of the paid series will be much lower than the conversion from a paid book to the next paid book in the series normally would be. What kind of conversion rate am I talking about? If you have say, a conversion rate from the free first book to the paid second book of 5-10%, you are doing very well.   How have I used the strategy? I've made almost all of my series starters permafree, and since I write fairly long series, it's easier for me to do that than for people with a series with only two or three books. Making books permafree has been a major part of my indie publishing efforts over the last 14 years, and I found it's pretty much the most consistent low effort thing I can do to drive sales. It's like a constant trickle, though it does work better on the non-Amazon stores than it does with Amazon today.   #2: So now we will move on to our second pricing strategy, which is the $0.99 price. Some authors will temporarily set the $0.99 price at launch in order to gain some reviews and then raise the price once that has happened. Others will price the first book in the series at $0.99 and then price the subsequent books in the series higher, in a similar strategy to permafree. This strategy gets a higher percentage of the people reading the book than permafree and authors have reported a higher percentage of read through continuing to the next book as well.   This price does well with BookBub deals and could be used temporarily for that. BookBub customers are extremely price sensitive and they expect steep discounts. The biggest downside of the strategy is that on sites like Amazon, you'll be paid a lower royalty rate of 35%, so any ads or marketing costs will effectively eat most of your profits. However, if your book is wide in all the stores, many of them offer better royalty rates than Amazon for books at $0.99. For myself, what I've done for long series is that I make the first book free and then the second book $0.99, and then all the books after there are full price. Obviously, you take a bit of a hit on the first few books in the series, but if you have a long series like I do, then you can definitely make up the lost costs with sales of the rest of the books. I've also used $0.99 to pretty good results with BookBub deals over the years.   #3: The third pricing strategy we're going to look at is the box set. This strategy applies to a series since you're packaging multiple full length novels together and sometimes throwing in a short story or other special content. The important thing about pricing box sets is that it should be a substantial discount over buying the full length books in the sets separately. The price will be a bigger hook than adding special features. You might want to make the first box set less expensive than the subsequent ones in order to motivate readers to begin the series. This strategy is great for Kindle Unlimited (KU) since readers are getting multiple books but only have to take one of their allocated book spots in the KU Library. Longer books also lead to bigger payouts, since KU operates on pages per read system, which means that the longer the book is (and assuming someone actually reads it), you'll then get a bigger payout. This also applies somewhat in a more limited way for Kobo Plus, in the way that it calculates page reads. They use minutes read instead of page reads.   How have I used this? I have many box sets, and because of the limitations of Amazon pricing, most of my box sets aren't above $9.99, but if the three novels in the box set are individually $4.99, that is a savings of 33% as opposed to buying the books individually. So I mostly did the box sets to provide a base for doing the box sets in audio, but they do also generate some income on their own because of the savings.   #4: The fourth pricing strategy we're going to look at is coupons. The most common way to provide coupons in Indie Author World is either through Smashwords or a direct sales page, such as My Payhip store, which I mention frequently on this podcast. Coupons are a convenient way to make a book free to only a select group of people, such as newsletter subscribers or contest winners. It is by far the easiest and most flexible way to discount your books temporarily. For example, on Payhip, it only takes a couple minutes to set up a coupon and then it will be ready to use instantly or for whatever specific dates and times you have set the coupon to run. They are the most effective when they are short term to create a sense of urgency to buy the book, but not so short term that readers miss out on the deal. The biggest downside is that most buyers are not as familiar with using Smashwords or a direct sales page, so they may be hesitant to use a new site, especially if they have a large ebook collection on another platform like Kindle.   How have I used this strategy? For years, I've used the Smashwords coupon strategy to give away a free short story when I publish a book (with Ghost in the Corruption, it was Ghost Spells, and when I finish Shield of Power, the short story for that will be called Consort of Darkness and newsletter subscribers will get a Smashwords coupon code they can use to get a free ebook copy of the short story). I also frequently do Coupon of the Week through my Payhip store, where I offer 25% off a featured ebook or series or 50% off an audiobook. Since the royalty rate on Payhip is higher than on Amazon or Audible, I'm able to offer generous sales prices without losing money on a discounted sale. So once you have a large enough catalog, coupons through direct sales can be an effective strategy.   #5: And the fifth and final sales strategy we'll look at this episode is Kindle Countdown Deals. If your book is in Kindle Select/Kindle Unlimited, Kindle allows you to run a limited time discount on it. Readers will see a countdown clock showing how long they have to buy it at the price. To be eligible to run a Countdown Deal, your book must have been enrolled in KDP Select for at least 30 days, and your book's list price must have been unchanged for 30 days before and 14 days after the deal runs. There are some other requirements, so read Amazon's documentation page very carefully before you decide to run a Countdown Deal. The biggest advantage of a Countdown Deal is the royalty rate for the book during the deal will be based on the book's regular price and not what it's discounted to during the sale, so this is a nice way to try a lower price for your book. For example, if the book is usually $4.99 and during the Countdown Deal it is lowered to $0.99, you'll still get 70% of the sale rate. Now granted, 70% of $0.99 is not as good as 70% of $4.99, but you may be able to make it up in sales volume. This strategy gets a lot more viewers than a coupon with Smashwords or your direct sales page would. However, it's not nearly as flexible as those options. It requires some advanced planning. This method is most effective when paired with a marketing push, such as an increase in ad spending or a newsletter notifying your newsletter subscribers about the deal. The biggest downside of this strategy is that you have to be exclusive with Amazon in order to take advantage of the deal. If your books are wide, you can't do a Kindle Countdown Deal for them. I've used this strategy intermittently with limited success, I have to admit, because generally I don't have that many books in KU at any given time. That said, when I have had books in KU, I've tried Kindle Countdown deals and had moderate success with them. Overall, I do think the other methods I've already mentioned on this episode are more effective, but if you have books in KU, it is definitely worth trying a Kindle Countdown Deal in combination with some ads and a newsletter push.   So hopefully these five pricing strategies will help you make sense of the pricing of books in Indie Author World and will be helpful to you as you decide how to price your own books.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy, and we will see you all next week.  

"Cross" is a new American crime thriller television series created by Ben Watkins, based on the "Alex Cross" novel series written by James Patterson. It stars Gotham Award nominee Aldis Hodge as the titular character, a forensic psychologist and homicide D.C. Metro Detective who pursues some of America's most dangerous killers. Hodge was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the series, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former US President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson speak with Dearbhail about their new political thriller, The First Gentleman. They talk about political polarisation and writing in a time when truth is stranger than fiction.

Welcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 297 features the return of one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. J.D. returns with another chilling and spinetingling work of paranormal fiction that is embedded with real life history.  "Something I Keep Upstairs" is an engaging book that tells the story of a haunted island and a supernatural presence as old as time itself and its grasp on a group of teenagers. Find out why everyone from James Patterson, Stephen King, Paramount Pictures, and the family of Bram Stoker want to work with J.D. Barker! J.D. Barker official website!  Enter the contest and read his books!

The co-hosts weigh in on former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announcing that she is leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent and discuss her writing a book on a "broken White House." Former President Bill Clinton discusses President Donald Trump's second presidency, recent books on Biden's alleged mental decline in the White House and how he teamed up with best-selling author James Patterson to write the new book, "The First Gentleman." Andrew Durand and Julia Knitel perform a song from the seven-time Tony-nominated new musical based on a strange but true story, "Dead Outlaw." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Community Connection Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Today on Community Connection, Open Lines with our contributing analyst, James Patterson! Join us as we have "Open Lines" & "A Week In Review", speaking with the community about all of today’s pressing topics with our esteemed listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former president and the thriller writer previously teamed up on two #1 New York Times bestsellers. And now they've written their third thriller: "The First Gentleman," about a female president and her husband, who is on trial for murder. In this web exclusive, Bill Clinton and James Patterson talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the process and joy of their collaborations; how the characters reflect an attitude in Washington where politics is a game; and, in the current political climate, the necessity of maintaining democracy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Michael Smerconish dives into the latest poll question at Smerconish.com: “Do you agree with Bill Clinton that the book Original Sin is being used to unfairly blame Joe Biden for Donald Trump's election?” After recently interviewing former President Bill Clinton and best-selling author James Patterson about their new political thriller, Michael shares insights on the book's surprising substance—particularly Clinton's vision for tackling the national debt, tucked into a beach read. But while Smerconish zeroed in on the book's fiscal message, others focused on Clinton's comments regarding President Biden and his role in Trump's reelection. Is this new narrative fair—or a strategic rewrite of political responsibility? Listen for Michael's take, then head to Smerconish.com to vote on today's question and make your voice heard.

America has a powerful new president... And her husband's on trial for murder. Former President Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson are back with another thriller: The First Gentlemen. Yes, it IS a work of fiction, but as you'll hear in Michael's conversation with them, there are very real-life, real-world points the book makes, particularly on the debt situation in the US. Listen to this fun conversation and pick up the book. Original air date 2 June 2025. The book was released on 2 June 2025.

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue talks with Elon Musk about his controversial work with DOGE. Also: Tracy Smith interviews former President Bill Clinton and writer James Patterson about their latest thriller collaboration, “The First Gentleman”; Luke Burbank sits down with “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane to discuss his new album celebrating the Great American Songbook; Robert Costa interviews former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; and Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of the HBO Max series “The Gilded Age.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Patterson is a household name to many, having written more than 200 books and selling over 450 million copies worldwide. But he's turning the page from thrillers to something more personal in his latest release. In "The #1 Dad Book," Patterson offers a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood and what it means to him. He discussed more with Geoff Bennett for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

James Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers. He spoke with Terry Gross at a WHYY live event for the "Lifelong Learning Award." Also, Martin Johnson reviews a new album from accordionist Will Holshouser, and we listen back to Terry's interview with him when he brought his instrument to the studio.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Bryan Kohberger's has filed a 40-page motion to continue the trial, arguing they are not ready and need more time for investigation and preparation, particularly for the death penalty phase. The defense is also concerned about a Dateline special that aired, featuring non-public information allegedly leaked from law enforcement or the prosecution. They argue the special was prejudicial and portrayed Kohberger negatively. In addition, a forthcoming book by James Patterson titled "The Idaho Four: American Tragedy" is also cited as a major concern. The book claims to have "unmatched access" to the investigation and is set to be released shortly before jury selection in July. The defense argues it will further prejudice the jury pool. The court had previously issued a non-dissemination order to restrict the release of certain information. The defense argues that both the Dateline special and the book appear to violate this order. The defense asserts that proceeding with the trial as scheduled would violate Kohberger's constitutional rights, including the right to a fair trial, due process, and effective counsel. The defense suggests that a trial delay might not be the only remedy, hinting at the possibility of further motions, such as removing the death penalty or dismissing the case.RESOURCESPrevious Podcast Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAF8jCkNKn4 Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis joins us for a deep dive into the legal chess match unfolding in the Bryan Kohberger case. As Kohberger faces capital murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students, his defense team has filed a motion to delay the trial, citing constitutional violations and incomplete forensic and psychological investigations. But as Faddis explains, there's much more going on beneath the surface. This isn't just about trial prep—it's about preserving appellate leverage. The motion to continue includes references to landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama, invoking the concept of “heightened reliability” required in death penalty proceedings. Kohberger's attorneys argue they need more time to complete a full “life history” mitigation investigation—one that includes trauma, mental health evaluations, and multi-generational background records. According to Faddis, these steps are standard in capital cases, but failing to do them thoroughly could open the door to a future reversal on appeal. We also unpack how the defense is weaponizing media coverage, including the recent Dateline NBC special and James Patterson's upcoming book, to argue that Kohberger cannot receive a fair trial under current conditions. Faddis provides expert commentary on whether this pretrial publicity genuinely threatens the jury pool—or if it's a calculated move to frame a potential mistrial argument before trial even begins. Is this defense strategy brilliant or overplayed? What forensic evidence still hasn't been fully vetted? And how is this shaping up to be one of the most complicated capital trials in recent memory? Faddis brings clarity to a case that's anything but clear. #BryanKohberger #EricFaddis #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DeathPenaltyDefense #ForensicLaw #IdahoMurders #KohbergerEvidence #CapitalTrial #CriminalJusticeSystem Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis joins us for a deep dive into the legal chess match unfolding in the Bryan Kohberger case. As Kohberger faces capital murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students, his defense team has filed a motion to delay the trial, citing constitutional violations and incomplete forensic and psychological investigations. But as Faddis explains, there's much more going on beneath the surface. This isn't just about trial prep—it's about preserving appellate leverage. The motion to continue includes references to landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama, invoking the concept of “heightened reliability” required in death penalty proceedings. Kohberger's attorneys argue they need more time to complete a full “life history” mitigation investigation—one that includes trauma, mental health evaluations, and multi-generational background records. According to Faddis, these steps are standard in capital cases, but failing to do them thoroughly could open the door to a future reversal on appeal. We also unpack how the defense is weaponizing media coverage, including the recent Dateline NBC special and James Patterson's upcoming book, to argue that Kohberger cannot receive a fair trial under current conditions. Faddis provides expert commentary on whether this pretrial publicity genuinely threatens the jury pool—or if it's a calculated move to frame a potential mistrial argument before trial even begins. Is this defense strategy brilliant or overplayed? What forensic evidence still hasn't been fully vetted? And how is this shaping up to be one of the most complicated capital trials in recent memory? Faddis brings clarity to a case that's anything but clear. #BryanKohberger #EricFaddis #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DeathPenaltyDefense #ForensicLaw #IdahoMurders #KohbergerEvidence #CapitalTrial #CriminalJusticeSystem Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis joins us for a deep dive into the legal chess match unfolding in the Bryan Kohberger case. As Kohberger faces capital murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students, his defense team has filed a motion to delay the trial, citing constitutional violations and incomplete forensic and psychological investigations. But as Faddis explains, there's much more going on beneath the surface. This isn't just about trial prep—it's about preserving appellate leverage. The motion to continue includes references to landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama, invoking the concept of “heightened reliability” required in death penalty proceedings. Kohberger's attorneys argue they need more time to complete a full “life history” mitigation investigation—one that includes trauma, mental health evaluations, and multi-generational background records. According to Faddis, these steps are standard in capital cases, but failing to do them thoroughly could open the door to a future reversal on appeal. We also unpack how the defense is weaponizing media coverage, including the recent Dateline NBC special and James Patterson's upcoming book, to argue that Kohberger cannot receive a fair trial under current conditions. Faddis provides expert commentary on whether this pretrial publicity genuinely threatens the jury pool—or if it's a calculated move to frame a potential mistrial argument before trial even begins. Is this defense strategy brilliant or overplayed? What forensic evidence still hasn't been fully vetted? And how is this shaping up to be one of the most complicated capital trials in recent memory? Faddis brings clarity to a case that's anything but clear. #BryanKohberger #EricFaddis #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DeathPenaltyDefense #ForensicLaw #IdahoMurders #KohbergerEvidence #CapitalTrial #CriminalJusticeSystem Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

10 Reasons Kohberger's Lawyers Say the Trial Must Be Delayed Bryan Kohberger's defense team just filed a critical motion to delay his August 2025 trial—and the stakes couldn't be higher. This video dives into the explosive details of that motion and why his lawyers are arguing that going to trial now could violate multiple constitutional rights and permanently damage the integrity of the case. Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing the death penalty. His defense says that “death is different”—and legally, they're right. In capital cases, the standards are higher, the investigations deeper, and the procedural requirements stricter. In this in-depth breakdown, we unpack how the defense is using precedent from landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama to argue for more time to prepare. But there's more. The motion accuses law enforcement of possible leaks to the media, points to damaging pretrial publicity from NBC's Dateline and an upcoming James Patterson book, and raises the alarm over the inability to seat an impartial jury. Kohberger's attorneys say the trial can't be fair unless they're given time to complete their discovery review, hire key expert witnesses, and finish a legally required “life history” investigation that could determine whether he lives or dies. This isn't speculation—it's strategy. Defense teams often build the foundation for appeals before trial even begins. If this motion is denied and the trial proceeds, Kohberger's team will have documented every issue they believe could later overturn a conviction or death sentence. Join us as we break down what this motion means, how it could reshape the entire trial timeline, and why this may be one of the most legally important motions filed so far in the Kohberger case. #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #KohbergerTrial #IdahoMurders #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #ForensicLaw #KohbergerDefense #MediaLeaks #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

10 Reasons Kohberger's Lawyers Say the Trial Must Be Delayed Bryan Kohberger's defense team just filed a critical motion to delay his August 2025 trial—and the stakes couldn't be higher. This video dives into the explosive details of that motion and why his lawyers are arguing that going to trial now could violate multiple constitutional rights and permanently damage the integrity of the case. Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing the death penalty. His defense says that “death is different”—and legally, they're right. In capital cases, the standards are higher, the investigations deeper, and the procedural requirements stricter. In this in-depth breakdown, we unpack how the defense is using precedent from landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama to argue for more time to prepare. But there's more. The motion accuses law enforcement of possible leaks to the media, points to damaging pretrial publicity from NBC's Dateline and an upcoming James Patterson book, and raises the alarm over the inability to seat an impartial jury. Kohberger's attorneys say the trial can't be fair unless they're given time to complete their discovery review, hire key expert witnesses, and finish a legally required “life history” investigation that could determine whether he lives or dies. This isn't speculation—it's strategy. Defense teams often build the foundation for appeals before trial even begins. If this motion is denied and the trial proceeds, Kohberger's team will have documented every issue they believe could later overturn a conviction or death sentence. Join us as we break down what this motion means, how it could reshape the entire trial timeline, and why this may be one of the most legally important motions filed so far in the Kohberger case. #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #KohbergerTrial #IdahoMurders #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #ForensicLaw #KohbergerDefense #MediaLeaks #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

10 Reasons Kohberger's Lawyers Say the Trial Must Be Delayed Bryan Kohberger's defense team just filed a critical motion to delay his August 2025 trial—and the stakes couldn't be higher. This video dives into the explosive details of that motion and why his lawyers are arguing that going to trial now could violate multiple constitutional rights and permanently damage the integrity of the case. Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing the death penalty. His defense says that “death is different”—and legally, they're right. In capital cases, the standards are higher, the investigations deeper, and the procedural requirements stricter. In this in-depth breakdown, we unpack how the defense is using precedent from landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama to argue for more time to prepare. But there's more. The motion accuses law enforcement of possible leaks to the media, points to damaging pretrial publicity from NBC's Dateline and an upcoming James Patterson book, and raises the alarm over the inability to seat an impartial jury. Kohberger's attorneys say the trial can't be fair unless they're given time to complete their discovery review, hire key expert witnesses, and finish a legally required “life history” investigation that could determine whether he lives or dies. This isn't speculation—it's strategy. Defense teams often build the foundation for appeals before trial even begins. If this motion is denied and the trial proceeds, Kohberger's team will have documented every issue they believe could later overturn a conviction or death sentence. Join us as we break down what this motion means, how it could reshape the entire trial timeline, and why this may be one of the most legally important motions filed so far in the Kohberger case. #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #KohbergerTrial #IdahoMurders #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #ForensicLaw #KohbergerDefense #MediaLeaks #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

James Patterson has sold more than 425 million books over the past 30 years, making him one of the richest and most successful authors in the world. At 78 years old and entering the final stage of his career, Patterson has legions of fans devoted to his brand of psychological thrillers and police procedurals, and he can effectively write about anything he wants, whenever he wants. So what's the king of paperback fiction doing writing a book about fatherhood? On this episode of Paternal, Patterson discusses the motivations for his new how-to manual The #1 Dad Book and what he's learned from his own experience as a father, and how to turn kids on to reading. He also reflects on the life of his own dad, who grew up in a poorhouse in upstate New York without ever knowing who his father was. Patterson's latest, The #1 Dad Book, is available wherever you buy books.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   This week we have Sam Miller, manager at Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville, with us to chat about books readers might want to consider for their summer reading. It is always fun to hear what is new and notable from Sam.    This is our last episode of the season.  We will be back in July after our summer hiatus with all new episodes. Happy Reading!   Books Mentioned in this Episode:   1- The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebowitz   2- Northern Spy by Flynn Berry   3- Big Girl Small Town by Michelle Gallen   4- Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen   5- Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero   6- The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani   7- Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani   8- Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid   9- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter   10- So Far Gone by Jess Walter   11- A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle   12- A Lesser Light by Peter Geye   13- Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippmann   14- El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott   15- Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann   16- Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann   17- First Gentleman by Bill Clinton and James Patterson   18- King of Ashes by SA Cosby   19- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab   20- Katabasis by RF Kuang   21- Country Under Heaven by Frederic Durbin   22- A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna   23- Isabella Nag and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire   24- The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar   25- Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs   26- Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm   27- Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor   28- Is A River Alive? by Robert McFarlane   29- Mark Twain by Ron Chernow   30- Charlottesville by Deborah Baker   31- Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser   32- Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser   33- Fulfillment by Lee Cole   34- If You Love It, Let it Kill You by Hannah Pittard   35- The Fire Concerto by Sarah Landenwich   36- Black Cohosh by Eagle Valiant Brosi   37- Big Swiss by Jen Beagin   38- I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems by Sarah Ruden   39- Red Comet by Heather Clark   40- Bad Badger : A Love Story by Maryrose Wood   Media mentioned--   1- Derry Girls (Netflix, 2018-2022)   2- Christoph Waltz on Jimmy Fallon --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0jr-HQeT74   3- Floyd Collins Broadway show--https://floydcollinsbroadway.com  

Deb and Vlarg eat their way through the Treasure! We also talk about Empire of the Damned, Stardust Thief, When the Moon Hits Your Eye, The Warriors, The Elephant Man, The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson, Bubble Shooter, Mobile Gmes, Ace Doubles, Sweet Silver Blues, Area 15, HBO Max comes to its senses, Bandersnatch no more, Bridgerton, X-Men plans, and the Future Ruins music festival. So, eat your fruit roll-up, it's time for a GeekShock!

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Summer arrives just over a month from now, and along with your last-minute scramble for a house share or a part-time job scooping ice cream, you're probably also wondering what to read. On this week's episode, Gilbert Cruz talks with Joumana Khatib about some of the books they're most looking forward to, from a James Baldwin biography to the true-life story of a young couple shipwrecked in the Pacific and a political thriller co-written by James Patterson and Bill Clinton.Books discussed:“The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda,” by Nathalia Holt“Atmosphere: A Love Story,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid“The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild,” by Bryan Burrough“Next to Heaven," by James Frey“A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck,” by Sophie Elmhirst“The Sisters,” by Jonas Hassen Khemiri“The First Gentleman,” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson“King of Ashes,” by S.A. Cosby“Bonding," by Mariel Franklin“Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil,” by V.E. Schwab“Katabasis,” by R.F. Kuang“Baldwin: A Love Story,” by Nicholas Boggs Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.