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


All Episodes

From Xbox to Espionage: Robbie Bach on Writing Thrillers and The Blockchain Syndicate

“Technology isn’t good or bad—it just is. How we choose to...

History, Poetry, and the Art of Biography, with Lewis Bowling

“I love to read, I devour books—wouldn’t it be nice if...

What are you Really Hungry For? With Jane McGuinness

“We eat from a thousand different hungers—and most of them aren’t...

Ghosts, Grit, and Grandogs, with Karen White

“The Lady on Esplanade is about ghosts, grief, and flipping murder...

Trauma, Healing, and Finding your Voice, with Wendy Correa

“I realized my family’s secrets had written my biography—and my biology....

She Journeys: Sarah May on Healing, Forgiveness, and Life in a Van

“What felt like the darkest night became the beginning of something...

Lightkeeper: Stacy Bass on Grief, Photography, and the Power of Memoir

“Grief doesn’t end—it lives alongside joy, love, and purpose. You can...

Leading Through Freefall: Brianna Sylver on Innovation, Emotion, and Surrender

“Innovation isn’t just about process—it’s about emotion. If you’re not feeling...

From Video Store to Bestseller: Miranda Smith on Writing Dark Fiction and Finding Her Voice

“Write the book you want to read. That’s when everything changed...