x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups

Spirit Talk Show is a storytelling podcast built on genuine human connection. Each episode features meaningful conversations, live cold readings, and shared creativity with remarkable guests.Stories unfold naturally—sometimes eerie, sometimes funny, sometimes deeply moving—through personal memories, original works, and AI-assisted storytelling. Every episode honors real voices, lived experiences, and the power of being fully present.Spirit Talk Show is a space where stories are shared, voices are

fiction comedy fiction

All Episodes

63:40

S6-EP15: Finding Her Voice: Jean Burgess, Retro...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/04/08

Some stories take a lifetime to find their voice.In this engaging and heartfelt episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with author Jean Burgess for a conversation that spans decades of storytelling—from childhood performances in the living room to a late-in-life journey into fiction writing. With over 40 years in theater as a performer, director, and educator, Jean brings a rich and deeply human perspective to storytelling. Her work blends personal experience

en-us

47:14

S6-EP14: Simone Knego and the Courage to Believe...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/04/01

What if confidence isn’t something you earn—but something you remember?In this inspiring, funny, and deeply affirming episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie welcome Simone Knego—international speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, bestselling author, podcast host, and the voice behind The Extraordinary Unordinary You and the upcoming book Real Confidence. Simone’s story doesn’t begin on a stage. It begins at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro—far from home, far

en-us

55:39

S6-EP13: Cinda Gault and the Courage Women Carried...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/03/25

History tells us who mattered.Stories tell us who lived. In this sweeping and deeply illuminating episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie welcome Cinda Gault, an acclaimed novelist whose work resurrects the lives of women history barely paused to record—women who crossed oceans, paddled into wilderness, defied expectation, and claimed meaning on their own terms. Cinda is the author of Everything I Hope For, A Small Compass, and This Godforsaken

en-us

50:25

S6-EP12: Kirsten Rudberg on Wonder, Wit, and a World...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/03/18

Some people search for miracles.Others trip over them daily—and laugh while doing it. In this joyful, funny, and deeply thoughtful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie sit down with Kirsten Rudberg—author, screenwriter, podcaster, spiritual explorer, and self-described panentheist who believes the divine is not somewhere else, but everywhere, all at once, including squirrels, spilled coffee, and awkward public moments. Kirsten grew up across

en-us

48:32

S6-EP11: Joseph Bolton: Listening to the Wisdom...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/03/11

Some people don’t speak loudly.They speak deeply. In this reflective and quietly powerful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie welcome Joseph Bolton—a former Army officer, folklorist, and creator of the richly imagined Old Grandmother’s Tree series, a body of work rooted in ancestry, myth, and the enduring wisdom of story. Joseph spent 25 years in the U.S. Army, including time at West Point and a deployment to Afghanistan—experiences that shaped his

en-us

65:21

S6-EP10: The Dyslexic Professor: How Russell Van...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/03/04

What if dyslexia isn’t a learning disability — but a differently wired brain that’s been taught the wrong way?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with Russell Van Brocklin — known as “The Dyslexic Professor” — whose journey from a first-grade reading level to law school sparked a mission to transform how we teach reading and writing. After being failed despite excelling in a New York State Assembly internship, Russell

en-us

63:05

S6-EP9: Doug Crowe on Stories That Do More Than Sit...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/25

Why do so many books disappear—while a few quietly change lives?In this candid and thought-provoking episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie sit down with Doug Crowe, founder of Author Your Brand and a strategist who has helped hundreds of leaders become bestselling authors—often without writing a single word themselves. Doug isn’t interested in vanity metrics, viral hype, or chasing attention. He’s interested in what lasts. Together, they explore the

en-us

46:09

S6-EP8: Advancing Others with Dom Brightmon, the...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/18

What does it mean to leave something behind that truly lasts?In this deeply uplifting episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie welcome author, speaker, and podcaster Dom Brightmon, a self-described Positive Thought Catalyst whose life’s work centers on one powerful idea: advance others so they can advance themselves. From becoming the youngest Area Director in Toastmasters at just 23, to writing bestselling books like Going North and Stay the Course, to

en-us

47:52

S6-EP7: Publishing Myths, Persistence, and the Quiet...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/18

What if success as a writer isn’t measured in bestseller lists—but in persistence, purpose, and showing up anyway? In this deeply grounding episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle is joined by Terry Whalin—editor, author, acquisitions professional, and publishing mentor whose decades-long career has helped thousands of writers navigate the often confusing, myth-filled world of publishing. With more than 60 books written, contributions to over 50 magazines, and years spent

en-us

48:52

S6-EP6: Fantasy, Trauma, and Storytelling as Survival...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/11

Some stories entertain.Others quietly keep us alive. In this powerful and deeply human episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle is joined by Richard Spiegel, a prolific fantasy and dark speculative fiction author whose work lives at the intersection of imagination, trauma, love, and resilience. Richard is the author of five published novels—with many more already written—and the creator of expansive story worlds including the Wolves and Ravens trilogy and the ongoing

en-us

57:53

S6-EP5: Tiny Worlds, Borrowed Light, and the Stories...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/04

What happens when you stop chasing spectacle—and start chasing truth?In this richly layered episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with Sacramento filmmaker, actor, musician, and creative instigator Sean Kilcoyne for an evening that drifts effortlessly between laughter, philosophy, memory, and imagination. Sean is the kind of storyteller who builds entire worlds from small rooms: public-access studios, festival-bound short films, late-night scripts, and borrowed

en-us

00:11:50

S6-EP4.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/02/01

Dantro and Pat risk everything as they slip into Marston’s palace through a hidden tunnel, searching desperately for Billy and Jane before it’s too late. Deep behind enemy lines, every step brings new danger. Meanwhile, across the galaxy, the League of Planets prepares for open war against Marston, setting the stage for a conflict that could determine the fate of multiple worlds. Tension rises on all fronts in this suspenseful chapter of The Planet Man.

en-us

00:55:04

S6-EP4: Jonathan Hutton: Unflappable – Soaring Beyond...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/28

In this moving episode of Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups, Doyle sits down with writer, paraglider pilot, and rare cancer survivor Jonathan Hutton, author of Unflappable: Soaring Beyond Diagnosis.Jonathan’s journey begins with an unassuming runny nose that turned out to be a rare, incurable head and neck cancer. What followed was a 16-year odyssey through surgeries, treatments, loss, and rediscovery. Yet, amid the pain and rebuilding, Jonathan found new meaning—in the air. As a

en-us

00:12:51

S6-EP3.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/25

The war escalates beyond Earth as Dantro takes the fight into space itself. With Martian forces pressing their advantage, the Planet Man and his allies engage in a high-stakes confrontation among the stars. As ships collide and strategies are tested, courage and ingenuity become Earth’s last defense. Victory is uncertain, danger is everywhere, and the future of two worlds hangs in the balance in this pulse-pounding chapter of The Planet Man.

en-us

00:47:55

S6-EP3: Riding the Waves of Reality: A Life Lived...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/21

Author, adventurer, and lifelong dreamer Alison Gieschen—known as the nautical novelist—shares her remarkable story of courage, creativity, and reinvention.After three decades running an equestrian program, Alison and her husband sold everything to pursue a dream many only imagine: circumnavigating the globe on a 43-foot sailboat. Their voyage has taken them through 46 countries, across the Panama Canal, and into the heart of what it means to live freely and fully.From terrifying storms and

en-us

00:12:57

S6-EP2.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/18

The threat becomes reality. As Mars launches its long-anticipated assault, Earth faces destruction from the skies and beyond. With defenses failing and panic spreading, Dantro races against time to counter Marston’s plan and protect the planet he has sworn to defend. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices loom, and the true cost of interplanetary war comes into focus as The Planet Man pushes the story into full-scale conflict.

en-us

01:13:22

S6-EP2: Hush No More: The Truth Michael D. Selig Says...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/14

We launch the new year with a guest whose life reads like a classified dossier—and whose message may define the decade ahead. Michael D. Selig, former Marine Corps aviator turned bestselling author of Hush, steps into the Spirit Talk Show studio to reveal what he believes is humanity’s most important, most suppressed truth: we are not alone, we have never been alone, and the world is racing toward an event that will change everything.Selig’s novel may be fiction, but the research behind it—military

en-us

01:01:07

S6-EP1: The Queen of the Treasure Coast — Shelita...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/07

This is not just the start of a new season — it’s one of our longest, most powerful, and most beloved episodes yet. We are honored to launch Season 6 of Spirit Talk Show with a true icon: Shelita Taylor, the Queen of the Treasure Coast. A dazzling drag performer, activist, and storyteller, Shelita’s journey from small-town Florida to the heart of Sacramento is as riveting as it is inspiring.In this special season opener, Shelita opens up about:Her early awakenings and the “second coming out” of

en-us

00:15:38

S5-EP27.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode...

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2026/01/04

In this thrilling installment of The Planet Man, the stakes skyrocket as Dantro and Pat find themselves prisoners of Marston, the ruthless ruler of Mars. With Earth’s fate hanging in the balance, the intrepid Planet Man must confront betrayal and danger head-on—especially when Slats appears to switch sides. As alliances shift and peril mounts, the battle to defend Earth and resist Martian domination begins in earnest.

en-us

01:28:50

S5-EP27: Finale - Marked by the Unknown with Scott Wells

Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups ·

2025/12/31

In the chilling and unforgettable Spirit Talk Show Season 5 finale, Doyle welcomes bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells, whose breakout novel Marked by Ouija has captivated readers around the world. Wells—an award-winning screenwriter, immersive event architect, and survivor of his own real-life haunting—joins Doyle for a deeply personal and eerie conversation that blurs the line between truth and fiction.Together, they unpack the terrifying true story that inspired Marked by Ouija: a

en-us

215 results

Similar Podcasts

وجوه من الـظل

Medi1 Podcast

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Daily Science Fiction Books

solgoodmedia.com

Time Traveler"s Radio

solgoodmedia.com

Galactic Sci-Fi Broadcasts

solgoodmedia.com