Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Inside the Squared Circle, a Conversation with Author Charlie Jenkins

June 9, 2023 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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When I was a kid, my brother Jimmy and I would watch wrestling all the time. The colorful characters, soap opera like drama, and high flying action had us hooked on the WWF like most of its superstars were hooked on Colombian marching powder. When offered the opportunity to interview author Charlie Jenkins about his book American Wrestling 1989, I leapt at the chance like Jimmy Snooka off the top rope.

Meet Charlie Jenkins

Charlie has worked as the Creative Director of a film and television industry and as an assistant to the writer’s room of the Amazon Original Series Lost in Oz. He has led or worked on digital campaigns for The CW, NBC, Hulu and Blizzard Entertainment properties. He joined me on Uncorking a Story to discuss his debut novel American Wrestling: 1989, a heartfelt and funny novel set behind the scenes of the pro wrestling industry’s golden era, for which he drew on his experiences working for an independent promotion. 

Key Topics

00:00:00 Introducing Charlie Jenkins 

00:04:09 How The Undertaker Captivated a Young Wrestling Fan

00:06:50 Behind the Scenes of Wrestling: A Firsthand Account of the Minor Leagues

00:08:42 Why I Chose Fandom Over Corporate: A Creative’s Journey in the Entertainment Industry

00:11:40 Behind the Scenes of a $20 Million Fantasy Franchise: The Rise and Fall of a Creative Director’s Dream

00:13:06 From Screenplay to Novel: The Genesis of American Wrestling in 1989

00:16:04 From Passion to Page: A Journey of Wrestling and Writing

00:20:19 Lessons Learned: How My First Book Taught Me to Be a Better Writer and Entrepreneur

00:22:40 From Novel to Netflix: The Potential for a Wrestling Series Adaptation

00:26:32 The Bully Hero: Why Hulk Hogan Wasn’t Always a Fan Favorite

00:28:34 The Dark Side of Wrestling: Drug Abuse, Death, and Unpleasant Fantasies

00:30:38 From Metal to Wrestling: Exploring the Best Wrestling Songs of All Time

Buy American Wrestling: 1989

Amazon:https://amzn.to/3p3NDbB

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647424367

Connect With Charlie

Website: https://www.charlie-jenkins.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliefromatlanta/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hgjenkins

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlieGJenkins

 

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