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The NoNaMe StoryTeller Podcast

NoNaMe - A Story Telling Podcast

This podcast explores writing, storytelling, and creativity with unfiltered humor and honest conversations. Join hosts and guests from all genres as they share insights, embarrassing moments, and pop culture tangents. Perfect for writers, readers, and anyone who loves stories. New episodes Fridays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

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01:16:27

The King of Oranges: A Multi-Generational Epic Family...

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2026/01/30

For this episode of NoNaMe Storyteller, Aki is joined by co-hosts Brian Petkash and Joshua Scott for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation with Nicole Caron about her manuscript, The King of Oranges. Nicole traces her earliest forays into mystery writing and the inciting incident that transformed the project into a sweeping, multi-generational family saga. After more than fifteen years of work—over 140,000 words and nearly 60 chapters—she shares how moments of clarity arrived

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01:20:04

The Long Game of Storytelling: Sean Wang on Belief,...

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2026/01/23

On this episode of NoNaMe Storyteller, host Aki is joined by The Strassler Siblings (Star Interns) and Alex Shiekman (Star Breach) to welcome Sean Wang, creator of Runners. Sean reflects on working on a story he’s carried for decades—one that began as a fun, Star Wars-inspired tale of alien smugglers and slowly evolved into a sweeping, accidental war. The conversation explores perseverance, trusting that a story is worth telling, mapping out a ten–graphic novel arc, and the frustration of not being

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01:07:34

Murder, She Carried: Tote-ally Plotting Cozy...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of NoNaMe Storyteller, Aki is joined by guest co-host Juli Booze-Jervis and cozy mystery author Wendy Kendall for a candid, inspiring conversation about finally giving yourself permission to write — even when life is already full.When her youngest was about to graduate high school, Wendy hit a now-or-never moment that pushed her to finally start writing. What followed is a growing body of fiction built alongside a full-time project management career, marriage, and family. An

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01:14:21

Rolling for Plot: What D&D Chaos Teaches Us About...

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2026/01/09

On the next episode of the NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast, Aki is joined by guest co-host Charlie Brown and guest commentators David Charlton and Erik Miller to explore what tabletop roleplaying games can teach writers about storytelling. From building compelling characters and shaping story structure to handling players (or characters) who refuse to follow the plot, the conversation digs into chaos, choice, and consequence.They also unpack how Game Masters must constantly consider their audience—often

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01:31:51

From Shakespeare to GTA V: Jodie Lynne McClintock on...

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2026/01/02

In this supersized episode of the NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast, host Aki is joined by co-host Celeste Cuilla to welcome her longtime friend and fellow New York–based actor Jodie Lynne McClintock, whose career spans theater, film, television, and gaming!The conversation begins with how Jodie and Celeste first met years ago, performing Twelfth Night, before retracing Jodie’s early creative path as an art student at Tam O’Shanter, her college audition and subsequent scholarship to the discipline of stage

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01:15:04

High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, and the In-Between: John...

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2025/12/26

This week on the NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast, Aki and co-host Al McDermid (Frank Keegan Pulp Noir Series) sit down with acclaimed fantasy and weird-horror author John R. Fultz—creator of the Scaleborn Saga and the classic Shaper Trilogy. They're joined by guest co-hosts C.D. Brown (Midnight Brew, Vamp City) and Brian Petkash (Mistakes by the Lake) for a high-energy, deep-craft conversation about the evolution of modern fantasy.Fultz opens up about his early inspirations—J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert

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01:06:49

She Never Gave Up: Inside Ellen Rockmore’s Epic...

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2025/12/19

On the latest NoNaMe Storyteller Episode, author Ellen Rockmore joins Aki and co-host Brian Petkash to share the incredible, years-long journey behind her debut novel, The Given-Up Girl, from Sibylline Press. Ellen reveals how she wrote the book while raising three children, working full-time, and nearly giving up more than once—and why, when it came time for beta readers, her “curse” of having a wonderfully supportive husband meant she had to look elsewhere for honest feedback. We explore the real

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01:02:22

The Out-of-Print Cult Favorite Too Bonkers to Die:...

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2025/12/12

Hosts Aki and Anto sit down with writer and Legal Project Manager Jason Pyrz, whose out-of-print cult novel Renaissance Spook began as therapy and accidentally turned into a bucket-list publishing moment. Jason unpacks the book’s wild mix of deadly squirrels, British absurdist humor, ghostly fatherhood, and high-level stakes, and shares how writing helped him through a difficult chapter. He also walks through his unlikely path from D1 volleyball to litigation attorney to Legal Project Manager—and

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01:35:52

From MouseGuard to BattleMex: Archaia Legends Reveal...

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2025/12/05

Host Aki Liao (Frank Keegan Pulp Noir Series) reunites with Mark Smylie (Artesia), David Petersen (MouseGuard), and David Rodriguez (BattleMex, Blizzard Entertainment), joined by co-host Brian Petkash (Mistakes by the Lake), for an Archaia alumni roundtable, taking a deep dive into expanding creative IPs across comics and games. They discuss worldbuilding, tabletop RPGs versus video games, and other tangential topics.For BattleMex pre-launch Kickstarter page:

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01:33:48

Rising Stars and Veteran Creators: Titans Together...

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2025/11/28

This episode of The NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast brings together two generations of indie comic creators — where new voices meet seasoned veterans in a galaxy of collaboration, creativity, and laughter.Host Aki is joined by:🌟 Jonah and Amanda Strassler, the sibling duo behind the indie graphic novel Star Interns — rising stars in the comics scene🚀 Alex Sheikman and Those Turners (Hal & Renée), the veteran creative team behind Star Breach, an upcoming epic space-opera graphic novelTogether, they

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01:11:27

Nerd Popping: Superheroes, Starships, and K-Pop Demons

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2025/11/21

It started as a quick chat about what’s Nerd Popping… and turned into a full-blown pop culture free-for-all. Aki, Patrick, Sean, and guest Erik lurch joyfully from Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica to Godzilla Minus One, Omniscient Reader, and Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters. Along the way, they detour through superhero universes, sci-fi deep cuts, nostalgic throwbacks, and new obsessions they can’t stop talking about.Inspired by the term “Nerd Popping,” originally coined by Keith Chow of The Nerds

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01:00:53

Ken Inadomi Turns 50 Years, 146 Journals, and Nearly...

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2025/11/14

What does it take to turn half a century of journaling into a single, unforgettable story? In this episode, NoNaMe Storytellers welcomes Ken Inadomi, author of The Pen & The Mirror, to share how he transformed 50 years, 146 journals, and nearly 6 million words into a deeply personal memoir about wisdom, vulnerability, and legacy.What began as a conversation with his daughter Molly evolved into a full creative collaboration with his wife Melinda, a team of beta readers, and writing coach Scott

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01:21:30

From Poetry to Prose: Gloria Muñoz on Family, Cli-Fi,...

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2025/11/07

What happens when a writing group sparks something extraordinary? For Gloria Muñoz, it was the creative crucible where This Is the Year came to life—a dazzling YA cli-fi written in prose and verse that blends the urgency of climate change with the intimacy of family, loss, and resilience. In this episode of the NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast, Aki, along with co-host Brian Petkash, discusses Gloria’s creative path from middle school writing camp to theater and playwriting, and from songwriting and poetry

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01:24:01

Things That Go Bump in the Mind: Craig DiLouie & C.D....

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2025/10/31

Just in time for Halloween, hosts Aki, Anto, and Charlie welcome back horror author Craig DiLouie for the first-ever themed episode of the NoNaMe Storyteller podcast. The trio kicks off with a spirited trip down memory lane — from childhood mummy costumes and Aki’s infamous nail-in-the-head high school misfire, to Facehuggers, Predator couple costumes, and ghostly Charlie Brown mishaps.Then the conversation takes a darker turn as they dive into Craig’s latest horror novel My Ex, the Antichrist, a

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00:59:38

Forget It, Jake… It’s the NoNamers

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2025/10/24

This week on the NoNaMe Storyteller podcast, our NoNamers - Aki, Al, Joshua, Edward, and Patrick- gather to dissect Chinatown (1974), the iconic noir starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. The crew digs into the lack of voiceover narration, the film’s haunting visuals and score, and the tangled triangle of Jake Gittes, Evelyn Mulwray, and Noah Cross. They pull apart noir tropes, wrestle with the meaning of “Chinatown,” and debate whether the infamous ending lands—or even makes

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01:12:32

Guess What, Upper East Siders… Christmas Came Early....

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2025/10/17

Why wait for December? In this special October edition of The NoNaMe Storyteller Podcast, co-hosts Aki, Celeste, and Alice sit down with New York Times–bestselling author Alex Palmer to unwrap the wild, true-crime tale at the heart of The Santa Claus Man. Palmer’s own ancestor, John Gluck, brought the Santa Claus Association to roaring life in 1920s New York City—mixing holiday cheer with Gotham grit. Along the way, Palmer reveals how research so fascinating it nearly hijacked the book had to be

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00:00:52

New Stories. Old Secrets. One Very Messy Season —...

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2025/10/10

Hello, storytellers. Did you miss us? NoNaMe Storyteller returns for Season 4 — messy, glorious, and full of surprises. From a real-life Santa con to a devilish ex, haunted poems, lost daughters, space interns, and a team of heroes inspired by Mexican heritage, we’re serving stories that stir, shock, and shine. Expect noir, horror, pop culture chaos, and creative confessions from writers, poets, and dreamers who can’t help but tell tales.New episodes drop Fridays starting October 17. Find us on

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00:58:39

Unlocking Middle-earth: Jeff LaSala on Tolkien, Lore,...

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2025/08/08

Aki, Charlie, and Anto return with Jeff LaSala to geek out over Tolkien’s legendarium and his upcoming book, The Silmarillion Primer. Jeff shares his excitement—and apprehension—about presenting Tolkien scholarship in front of seasoned experts, which began after his in-depth blogs on Tor.com (now known as Reactor) were discovered, earning him an invite to speak at a Tolkien conference. It was there he connected with a small university press, opening the door to publish his primer. Jeff explains how

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00:53:27

From Dice to Darkwood: Jeff LaSala’s Path to Writing...

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2025/08/01

Join Aki, Charlie, and Anto as they dive into Jeff LaSala’s epic journey from lifelong Dungeons & Dragons fan to published author for Wizards of the Coast. In this episode, Jeff shares how his passion for roleplaying games and worldbuilding led him to write The Darkwood Mask, a novel set in the dark intrigue of Eberron. We explore his early love of Tolkien, favorite campaign settings, the unique appeal of Eberron, and how writing for an established IP tests a writer’s creativity. Whether you’re

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01:11:01

Fries, Fiction, and Fun with Those Turners!

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2025/07/25

In this heartwarming, laughter-filled episode of the NoNaMe Storyteller podcast, hosts Aki and Celeste welcome back returning guest Hal Turner—this time joined by his equally talented writing partner and wife, Renee. A creative partnership spanning decades, the Turners take us on a joyride through their genre-hopping journey: from YA sci-fi (Aly’s Luck) to chilling horror (The Atheist's Daughter), then on to their smash-hit romance series One Bride for Seven Brothers and its sequels.Along the way,

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