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The Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 3: Once and For AllIn the season finale of Captain Radio and the Search for Alpha Centauri, our heroes must risk everything to regain control of the ship and save the planet Alpha Centauri.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. This episode was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William C. McDonald with mixing and sound design by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Scott Kennedy, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, Armando Torres, Hanna Wonders, and Gillian Kennedy. Music by Simon Cunningham. Artwork by Tami King.
2025-12-2129 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 2: The Orphan MoonOur heroes travel to the moon of Proxima in search of a deadly weapon that may hold the key to reversing the fold — but a greater threat is brewing.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. This episode was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William C. McDonald with mixing and sound design by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Scott Kennedy, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, and Armando Torres. Music by Simon Cunningham. Artwork by Tami King.You can le...
2025-12-1426 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 1: The FoldCaptain Radio's final adventure begins... When our heroes return home to find the planet Alpha Centauri missing, it's up to them to navigate a dangerous region of space and get to the bottom of the mystery before it's too late.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. This episode was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William C. McDonald with mixing and sound design by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Scott Kennedy, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, and Hanna Wonders. Music by...
2025-12-0726 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleThe Most Human ThingTo celebrate the 50th episode of Dispatches with Jonny Eberle, Jonny reflects on the power of oral storytelling, from stories shared by our ancestors around the fire to today's proliferation of podcasts.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere. He'll be reading his latest piece of short fiction at the Hopeful Horizons: Climate Storytelling Showcase on November 22, 2025, in Tacoma, WA.
2025-11-2109 minDispatches with Jonny EberleA Light Always BurnsJust in time for Halloween, Jonny shares his ghost story "A Light Always Burns" which won second prize in the 2024 Typewriter Chicago Short Story Contest.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by Back_Drop and SoulProdMusic via Pixabay. Listen to Spooky Tales...
2025-10-2918 minDispatches with Jonny EberleWhat Do Your Characters Want?Conflict is the engine that drives stories forward. Without it, you're pretty much guaranteed that your story will go nowhere. So how does this aspect of story get overlooked? In this episode, we'll dive into the whole story—from A to Z—in search of that missing element.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eber...
2025-10-1506 minDispatches with Jonny EberleRecipe for RejectionIn writing and cooking, there is a chance that you'll serve up a dish that makes someone turn up their nose. But when you get it right, there's no better feeling.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by Dream Protocol via Pixabay. Find more shows...
2025-09-2405 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Artificial VoiceIn today's episode, how do we preserve the beauty and joy of human communication with AI large language models on the rise?Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by Andrewkn and lofi_hour via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Help us make...
2025-09-1007 minDispatches with Jonny EberleEmbracing the eReaderIn today's episode, a physical book purist steps into the wide world of e-books, embracing a technology that's finally come of age, and the mental health benefits of reclaiming time from social media and doomscrolling.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA, with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by Amaksi via Pixabay...
2025-08-2707 minDispatches with Jonny EberleOne Thought and It's DoneIn today's episode, voice actor William C. McDonald narrates Jonny's newest short story, "If Your Subconscious Thoughts Were Leaked by Cognivast, You Could Be Entitled to Payment From a Class Action Lawsuit," a cautionary tale about big tech and data privacy. Plus, a bonus trailer for "The Adventures of Captain Radio." You can support our third season by making a pledge at https://ko-fi.com/obscurestudios.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy...
2025-08-0613 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Barber and the TyrantIn 1940, with 88% of Americans opposed to getting involved in WWII, Charlie Chaplin embarked on his most ambitious, most controversial film. The result was The Great Dictator, a movie that wears its antifascist politics on its sleeve. In today's episode, we dive into the 4-minute speech that nudged the course of history.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, Culturate Magazine, Borderline Tales, and elsewhere....
2025-07-1608 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioBreaking News: Season 3Legendary newsmen Edward R. Murrow and Bob Trout share breaking news about the third and final season of The Adventures of Captain Radio. You can support the production of Season 3 by making a one-time or monthly pledge at Ko-Fi.com/obscurestudios. Thank you for supporting independent creators and making this show possible.Music by Simon Cunningham. Sound effects via Pixabay. Jonny Eberle played Ed Murrow and William C. McDonald voiced Bob Trout. Learn more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1503 minDispatches with Jonny EberleNight Watch, 1916In today's episode, I share my latest short story, "Night Watch, 1916," which was published this spring in Culterate Magazine Issue 3. It is read by award-winning voice actor Erika Sanderson.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and elsewhere. You can learn more about Erika at erikasanderson.com.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by SoulProdMusic and Clavier via...
2025-07-0212 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 5: Obsession's EndWith the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, Captain Radio and his friends face off against Madame Celesta for control of the mythic Lithostar in the epic season finale of Captain Radio and the Curse of the Primordial Planet!The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William McDonald with editing and sound mixing by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Laura Burt, Richard Burt, Hanna Wonders, and Jonny Eberle. Thank...
2025-06-2226 minDispatches with Jonny EberleDecolonizing My BookshelfWelcome to Season 5 of Dispatches! In this episode, we discuss Juneteenth, the legacy of slavery in America, and my effort to diversify the books I read.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by folk_acoustic_music and Sonican via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for...
2025-06-1805 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 4: Revenge and RegretDeep inside the temple, Captain Radio finds the Lithostar and uncovers its supernatural abilities.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William McDonald with editing and sound mixing by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Laura Burt, Richard Burt, Hanna Wonders, and Jonny Eberle.You can learn more about the show at obscurestudios.net. Support us by buying merch at our TeePublic store or by buying us a cup...
2025-06-1525 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 3: The Ruins of FerrilonOur heroes journey to a planet shrouded in myth, where they discover what the treasure hunters are after—and what they are willing to do to take the artifact for themselves.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle and produced by William McDonald with editing and sound mixing by Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Laura Burt, Richard Burt, and Jonny Eberle.You can learn more about the show at obscurestudios.net. Su...
2025-06-0829 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 2: The LighthouseCaptain Radio, Ace, Andromeda, and Orion trace Magnus' signal to a mysterious lighthouse deep in the uncharted Velorum Expanse.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle with editing and sound mixing by William C. McDonald and Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Laura Burt, and Jonny Eberle.You can learn more about the show at obscurestudios.net. Support us by buying merch at our TeePublic store or by buying us a cup...
2025-06-0119 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 1: The Ghosts of Gemini FourIn the first episode of Season 2, our heroes search the galaxy for Magnus Hostillian, Captain Radio's mentor, who was believed to have died in battle years ago. But their search uncovers something far more sinister—a deadly race to seize an ancient artifact of unfathomable power.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. It was written by Jonny Eberle with editing and sound mixing by William C. McDonald and Trask Snow. This episode features the voices of William C. McDonald, Christian Carvajal, DeLano Hays, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, and Kaye Spivey. This ep...
2025-05-2521 minDispatches with Jonny EberleLate Nights and Stolen MomentsIn this episode, a look inside my chaotic but surprisingly effective writing process as a send-off to Season 4 of Dispatches. I'll be back this summer with new episodes about writing, travel, and the creative process. In the meantime, please rate, review, and share with a friend!Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and elsewhere.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure...
2025-03-1906 minDispatches with Jonny EberleResistance WritersIn this episode, I reflect on the dark political moment in the United States and the responsibility writers and artists have to stand up to authoritarianism. And we'll talk about what kinds of stories can inspire change at this moment in history.CW: U.S. politicsJonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and elsewhere. You can find more of his writing and subscribe...
2025-03-0508 minDispatches with Jonny EberleStories Belong to EveryoneIn this episode, I talk about why J.K. Rowling and George Lucas were wrong to continually revise and reinvent their fictional worlds. These two stories are cautionary tales not only about criticism and knowing when to quit, but also about the nature of stories themselves. If you love a piece of art, you have to let it go.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and...
2025-01-1509 minDispatches with Jonny EberleStaring Down a Blank PageIn this episode, a little writing advice for the New Year about writing first lines. The first line gets a lot of attention, from "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" to "It was a bright, cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen." But we must remember that the real writing happens in rewrites—so you have to bite the bullet and start writing. Along the way, I give some minor spoilers for the movie "Throw Momma From the Train" starring Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito. Jonny Eberle is...
2025-01-0104 min
The Adventures of Captain RadioObscure OriginsHey there, Captain Radio fans! Thank you so much for your patience as we work to bring you the long-awaited second season of our sci-fi audio drama. Today, we're sharing an episode from our sister podcast, Dispatches with Jonny Eberle, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Obscure Studios. Jonny and Will discuss their early filmmaking efforts, the agony of burning DVDs, our pivot to podcasts and audio drama, an update on The Adventures of Captain Radio, and where we're headed next. We’re also releasing a video version of this episode, which includes an extended conversation and archival footage from th...
2024-12-1127 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleObscure OriginsMy film and audio production company, Obscure Studios, is 20 years old this month. To celebrate, I sat down with my friend and co-conspirator William C. McDonald to discuss our early filmmaking efforts, the agony of burning DVDs, our pivot to podcasts, and where we’re headed next. We’re also releasing a bonus video episode, which includes my extended conversation with Will and archival footage from the Obscure Studios vault.Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n6FKbAKRQoBuy Obscure Studios merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/obscurestudios
2024-12-1126 minDispatches with Jonny EberlePyroceneIt shouldn't come as a surprise that a kid who grew up in the American Southwest during the worst drought in that region in over 1,000 years would grow up to write a lot about fire. Wildfires were on my mind when I wrote the short story "Pyrocene." The title was coined by Prof. Stephen Pyne to refer to an age of fire, fueled by climate change, that is reshaping the Earth. Today's story is narrated by the actor William C. McDonald.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with...
2024-11-2716 minDispatches with Jonny EberleConfessions of a Name-Obsessed WriterWhat's in a name? Names are a powerful tool in a writer's toolbox—they can tell us a lot about a character and the world you're creating. In today's episode, we talk about literary names and where to find them.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com....
2024-11-1308 minDispatches with Jonny EberleWrite What You WantThis is probably the most obvious writing advice, but it's the pep talk I needed to hear 10 years ago. If you're an artist of any kind, you can and should create what makes you happy. You have my permission to take risks and ignore the mainstream. You do you.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to...
2024-10-2305 minDispatches with Jonny EberleSave My Spot on the ShelfI have this weird compulsion whenever I'm in a bookstore to find the spot on the shelf where my future books will live. I know it's silly, but it motivates me. And it led me to a brush with a bestselling, critically-acclaimed author., who offered me a note of encouragement to keep going.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his...
2024-10-0904 minDispatches with Jonny EberleReviews of Sanctuary Creek Honey FarmTo kick off Season 4 of Dispatches, I share a short story that Creative Colloquy recently published in their ninth anthology. It's a story told in the form of online reviews about a strange place that's getting even stranger. I hope you enjoy it.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle...
2024-09-2715 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThree Adorable TypewritersSeason finale! It's a recurring joke in my bio that I live with my family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. In today's episode, we meet three vintage manual typewriters, explore their history and quirks, and find out why I like these old-fashioned writing machines so much. Consider this a coda to our season-long theme of nostalgia. See photos of the typewriters and more information I couldn't fit into the episode on my website.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable...
2024-04-1713 minDispatches with Jonny EberleWhen It's Time to Say Goodbye to Your BooksBig changes are happening in my life. After years of collecting books, I've reached a point in my life when I need to get rid of some of my books. At first, I dreaded it, but as I went along, I realized that maybe now is the best time to let someone else appreciate the books that have brought me so much joy. This is how you say goodbye.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared...
2024-03-2705 minDispatches with Jonny EberleFor the Love of the Written WordCreative Colloquy, the South Sound literary nonprofit that I'm involved with is celebrating its 10th anniversary! As someone who was there almost from the beginning, I talk a bit about the organization and why I love it. If you're in Tacoma on Monday, March 18, we're having a party with live music, featuring readings, a raffle, and more. I'm one of the readers at the event and I'll be performing a brand new short story. Details here—I hope to see you there! Also, apologies for my voice. I've been sick and still sound a bit gravelly.Jo...
2024-03-1305 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Inspiration TrapHappy New Year! As you make your writerly resolutions, I'd like to offer this advice—stop waiting around for inspiration and start doing the work.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by Andrewkn and ch...
2024-01-0305 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Complicated Ethics of Travel WritingIt's hard enough to make ethical choices at home, let alone on an international vacation. What duty do travel writers have to steer readers toward eco-friendly, culturally appropriate ways of travel? Can we move the tourism industry away from destructive practices and what do we do when we think we may have crossed a line? We'll explore all those questions and more in today's episode.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit...
2023-12-1311 minDispatches with Jonny EberleFuel for the MachineTech giants are making billions of dollars from their A.I. chatbots, which are trained on content they scrape from websites across the internet—websites like mine. Are artificial intelligence companies violating writers' copyrights? Where do we go from here?Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com. Liked this ep...
2023-11-1507 minDispatches with Jonny EberleTales of Nostalgia, Part 3: Blast From the PastThere are themes writers are drawn to over and over again. For me, one of those themes is the idea of nostalgia. In this three-part series, I'll unpack what nostalgia means and how it shapes the stories I tell. In this episode, we discuss retrofuturism—stories of the future as told through the lens of the past.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can fi...
2023-11-0107 minDispatches with Jonny EberleTales of Nostalgia, Part 2: AnemoiaThere are themes writers are drawn to over and over again. For me, one of those themes is the idea of nostalgia. In this three-part series, I'll unpack what nostalgia means and how it shapes the stories I tell. In this episode, we're going to focus on a type of nostalgia that transcends reality itself—anemoia.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find mo...
2023-10-1806 minDispatches with Jonny EberleTales of Nostalgia, Part 1: A Slice of Americana PieThere are themes writers are drawn to over and over again. For me, one of those themes is the idea of nostalgia. In this three-part series, I'll unpack what nostalgia means and how it shapes the stories I tell.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com....
2023-10-0405 minDispatches with Jonny EberleFiremaker"His dreams were growing more vivid all the time. It was a side effect of the strain of time travel on the human mind." To kick off season three, Jonny reads his speculative short story, Firemaker, which was originally published in 2020 by All Worlds Wayfarer.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter...
2023-09-2023 minDispatches with Jonny EberleDispatches with Jonny Eberle (Trailer)This is “Dispatches with Jonny Eberle,” a podcast about writing, travel, and the creative process. In each bite-sized episode, I take you inside the writing life. We’ll talk about everything from what it takes to write a novel to where inspiration comes from to how the places we call home influence the stories we tell. I’ll share excerpts from my fiction and travel writing, interview authors and filmmakers, and pull back the curtain on the messy journey from bright idea to final draft—and we’ll do it all in ten minutes or less (usually).I’m your h...
2023-05-2501 minDispatches with Jonny EberleInterview: "Perilous Times" by Thomas D. LeeJonny interviews fantasy author Thomas D. Lee about his debut novel, which is out now. Perilous Times is a contemporary fantasy that pits the Knights of the Round Table against the existential threats of the 21st century, like political polarization and climate change. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the lasting appeal of King Arthur, diversity in fantasy, advice for aspiring writers, and the intricacies of the publishing process.Buy Perilous Times on Bookshop.org and discover more historical fiction and Arthurian retellings recommended by Thomas: https://bookshop.org/lists/king-arthur-and-the-knights-of-the-round-table-in-the-21st-century...
2023-05-2425 minDispatches with Jonny EberleA Trek Through the StarsAs a kid, the Star Trek franchise had a profound effect on me, but it wasn't until I was a teenager playing a text-based roleplay game that Star Trek began to influence my growth as a writer and storyteller. While I mostly write original sci-fi these days, I'd be happy to sit down with Alex Kurtzman and the folks at Paramount to discuss my pitch for a Lost Era show.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has...
2023-05-1007 minDispatches with Jonny EberleA Stranger Rides Into TownThere are a lot of story structures out there—the Hero's Journey, Dan Harmon's Story Circle—but in this episode, Jonny introduces a far simpler alternative, a stranger rides into town, its history, and how to use it to drive your plot forward.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com...
2023-04-2606 minDispatches with Jonny EberleWill Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Writers?Does ChatGPT have what it takes to compete with humans in the realm of creative writing? In this dispatch, Jonny investigates whether A.I. language models can write as well as he can—and comes to some startling conclusions about the future of the craft of writing.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly em...
2023-04-1209 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Observable Universe"I want to swim in the canals on Mars," says the mysterious man in Jonny Eberle's 2014 short story, "The Observable Universe," a piece about life, death, and our place in the vast universe. The story originally appeared in Creative Colloquy Vol. 1, which you can find at creativecolloquy.com.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his...
2023-03-2908 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Brutal, Delicate Art of RevisionIt this dispatch, Jonny lays out his evolving thinking on how to revise fiction with a simple framework—chainsaw edits vs. scalpel edits—and how it took him so long to finally accept that editing is an integral part of the writing process.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com...
2023-03-1507 minDispatches with Jonny EberleHow I Finished the First Draft of My NovelIn today's dispatch, Jonny explains how he went from a concept to the first draft of a novel in four months with three simple ingredients: an unpredictable sleep schedule, Google Docs for iPhone, and a whole lot of determination.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com....
2023-02-1504 minDispatches with Jonny EberleBad Air and Bitter HerbsIn today's dispatch, Jonny reads his short story "Bad Air and Bitter Herbs" published by Creative Colloquy in 2020. This piece of fiction asks us to imagine a world where the medieval plague doctor never entirely disappeared and the legacy of the Black Death lingers over a modern-day pandemic.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his...
2023-02-0109 minDispatches with Jonny EberleIn Search of MonkeyshineHappy Early Lunar New Year! In today's dispatch, Jonny shares his first experience of participating in monkeyshines, a quirky annual tradition where glass artists hide handcrafted floats and medallions around the city of Tacoma to create a massive annual scavenger hunt. Special thanks to my father-in-law for tipping me off to the event all those years ago.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can...
2023-01-1805 minDispatches with Jonny EberleMickey Mouse Killed the Public DomainIn 1998, a mouse changed U.S. copyright law forever—and nearly destroyed the public domain in the process. In today's dispatch, Jonny talks about the importance of the public domain for artists and writers, how corporations have pushed for absurd extensions to copyright terms in order to profit off long-dead creators, and what we can do to fix it.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. Yo...
2023-01-0408 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleFor Auld Lang SyneShould auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? In today's dispatch, Jonny shares a piece he wrote on New Year's Eve 2019, just weeks before a global pandemic upended everyone's lives. In the before times, he reflects on the turning of a new decade and what we bring with us from the past. Learn more about the history of the poem Auld Lang Syne on John Green's podcast, The Anthropocene Reviewed. This is our final episode of 2022. We'll be back in 2023, releasing two episodes per month.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer...
2022-12-2804 minDispatches with Jonny EberleThe Evidence for CoalSit back and pour yourself some hot cocoa because in today's dispatch, Jonny shares his holiday-themed short story, "The Evidence for Coal." Special thanks to William McDonald for his narration. You can learn more about William on his website.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can listen to his audio drama, The Adventures of Captain Radio, wherever you enjoy podcasts. You can find more...
2022-12-2108 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleThe Writer Goes to NYCNew York, New York. In today's dispatch, a story about writing, creativity, and travel takes us all the way to the Big Apple.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work, follow him on social media, and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music...
2022-12-1405 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleReturn to EarthseaOnly in silence the word, only in dark the light. In today's dispatch, Jonny revisits Ursula K. LeGuin's groundbreaking fantasy novel "A Wizard of Earthsea" and how it influenced his development as a writer.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can listen to his audio drama, The Adventures of Captain Radio, wherever you enjoy podcasts. You can find more of his work, follow him...
2022-12-0704 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleWriting When You Don't Have the Time or EnergyHow does anyone write when life gets in the way? In today's dispatch/confession/pep talk, Jonny talks about when to push through creative roadblocks and when to rest, reset, and come back to your writing later.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work, follow him on social media, and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.
2022-11-3004 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleThe Many Faces of ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving! In today's celebratory dispatch, Jonny reflects on a lifetime of Thanksgivings and his evolving understanding of the holiday's roots.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work, follow him on social media, and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios. Music by Lesfm...
2022-11-2306 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleMeet Your HostWhose podcast is this, anyway? In today's dispatch, we back up a little and get to know our host, Jonny Eberle, by talking about his published fiction, film, and audio drama projects, discussing his love for storytelling, and teasing what you can expect in future episodes of the show.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work, follow him on...
2022-11-1805 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleHow to Steal Copper WireIn today's dispatch, Jonny reads his 2017 short story, "How to Steal Copper Wire" which was published by Creative Colloquy and later appeared in Grit City Magazine. He also talks about the inspiration behind the piece and cautions against actually committing this crime. CW: Violence.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at...
2022-11-1107 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleThe First Great Pandemic NovelIn today's dispatch, Jonny reviews the novel Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel and discusses the difficulties of writing about a fictional pandemic while you're living through a real one.Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can find more of his work and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production...
2022-11-0404 min
Dispatches with Jonny EberleAn Open Letter to Sherlock HolmesIn today's dispatch, Jonny reflects on his admiration for the fictional consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, adapted from a blog post written in 2012. Jonny Eberle lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, three typewriters, and a dog. His fiction has been featured or is forthcoming in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, and All Worlds Wayfarer. You can read more of his words and sign up for his monthly newsletter at www.jweberle.com. The music in this episode is "Sad Moment" by SoulProdMusic, used via permission from Pixabay.Transcript: https://jweberle.com/2012/06/18/an-open-letter-to-sherlock-holmes/ Hosted on...
2022-11-0403 min
The Grit City PodcastJonny Eberle - Obscure Studios - The Adventures of Captain RadioThis time, Scott, Justin, and Jeff talk to writer and podcast creator Jonny Eberle. He is the president of Obscure Studios, a small, independent production studio making original films and podcasts on a tiny budget and big dreams since 2004. His most recent podcast is The Adventures of Captain Radio, is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
00:03 – Justin starts the episode talking about Broccoli Guy, Jeff gives his safe word, and Justin introduces Johnny. Johnny talks about the different mediums he works in, serving on the board of Creative Colloquy, and they talk about the outlets they had du...
2022-07-1152 min
The Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 6: The Andromeda FactorIt's the season finale! Can our heroes defeat the forces of darkness and save the galaxy? The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios written and edited by Jonny Eberle with production help from Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hays, Rob Peters, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, Bailey Cunningham, and Ron Poe. Transcripts, merch, and more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1122 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 5: The Dimension GateCaptain Radio arrives at the Throne of Jupiter, where a deadly trap waits for him. The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios written and edited by Jonny Eberle with production help from Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hays, Rob Peters, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, and Bailey Cunningham. Transcripts, merch, and more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0419 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 4: The LeviathanAndromeda attempts to warn Captain Radio about Orban's trap. The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios written and edited by Jonny Eberle with production help from Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hays, Rob Peters, Abigail Stokley, Jonny Eberle, and Bailey Cunningham. Transcripts, merch, and more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1821 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 3: Monks of the Dark AdaptationCaptain Radio seeks answers from a mysterious order of clerics. The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios written and edited by Jonny Eberle with production help from Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hays, Rob Peters, Bailey Cunningham and special guest Ted Fahy. Transcripts and more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-1419 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 2: Songs and StormsWhile Captain Radio, Ace, and Orion navigate icy shoals, Andromeda confronts her captor.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. Written and edited by Jonny Eberle with production help from Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hayes, Rob Peters, Abigail Stokley, Bailey Cunningham and Jonny Eberle with special guests Kate Neale, Katie Gray, Rutger Wagner and Scott Thorpe. More at obscurestudios.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0719 minThe Adventures of Captain RadioChapter 1: The Death of KingsAfter his nemesis takes over the empire and kidnaps the woman he loves, Captain Radio must seek help from an old enemy.The Adventures of Captain Radio is a production of Obscure Studios. Written and edited by Jonny Eberle. Produced by Jonny Eberle and Will McDonald. Starring Will McDonald, Scott Kennedy, DeLano Hays, Rob Peters, Bailey Cunningham, Jonny Eberle, and special guest Kaye Spivey. Find transcripts, merch, and more at obscurestudios.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-3117 min
We Art TacomaJackie Casella and Jonny Eberle—Creative Colloquy (Virtual Edition)Creative Colloquy has been going strong for six years now with regular events for writers of all sorts. During the pandemic, they’ve adapted to virtual hangouts every Monday night at 7:00. Jackie Casella and Jonny...
2020-05-2100 minWe Art TacomaJackie Casella and Jonny Eberle—Creative Colloquy (Virtual Edition)Creative Colloquy has been going strong for six years now with regular events for writers of all sorts. During the pandemic, they’ve adapted to virtual hangouts every Monday night at 7:00. Jackie Casella and Jonny...
2020-05-2126 min