S7-EP1: Scott Miller & The Lost Sci-Fi Signal — A Radio Play Adventure | Season 7 Premiere

After we aired our Season 6 tribute to Evelyn Dorothy Parker, something stayed with me. Not just her story, but the voices of the people she made.
This bonus companion episode is something I have never done before on this show. What you are about to hear is the memorial gathering held for Evelyn by the people who loved her — her sons, her colleagues from the Krasnow Lab at Stanford, the young researchers she took into her home, the daughter-in-law she welcomed in a moment of grief with nothing but warmth, and a son she gave up at birth who found his way back to her front door thirty years later with a bunch of flowers and no idea what to do with his hands.
They called her the lab mom. They said her house was a warm hug. They talked about the frogs she did not actually want anymore but kept collecting because people needed her to be the kind of woman who loved frogs. One man flew in from Ireland as a clueless graduate student and left twelve years later knowing how to live.
If the first episode told you who Evelyn was, this one shows you what she built. And what she built was people.
You will hear them here, in their own words, stumbling gently through the kinds of sentences that only come out right when they are true.
To hear the original tribute episode first, search Spirit Talk Show for S6-EP26: A Life of Kindness and Quiet Brilliance.
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As Season 6 of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups comes to a close, we pause—not with noise, but with reflection.
In this special tribute episode, Doyle sits down with his friend Russ to honor the life of Russ’s mother, Evelyn Dorothy Parker—a remarkable woman whose story quietly spans immigration, science, motherhood, and a lifetime of perseverance.
Born in 1937 to a family who fled Nazi Germany, Evelyn’s life began in upheaval but unfolded with extraordinary purpose. She grew up on a dairy ranch in Northern California and quickly revealed a rare brilliance—graduating high school at just 14 and earning her bachelor’s degree by 17. She went on to complete her doctorate in biochemistry at UC Berkeley and contributed to important molecular biology research at Stanford, helping shape early understanding in genetics and developmental science.
But this story isn’t only about achievement.
It’s about who she was in the spaces between.
Evelyn is remembered for her kindness—welcoming young researchers into her home, hosting holiday gatherings for students far from their families, and offering support without ever seeking recognition. Her impact wasn’t loud, but it was lasting.
In this deeply personal conversation, Russ shares stories preserved in a remarkable family binder—stories of wartime displacement, academic brilliance, rediscovered connections, and the quiet humanity that defined his mother’s life.
The episode closes with a gentle bedtime story from a book written by Evelyn’s own mother decades ago—a reminder that every life, no matter how extraordinary or ordinary it may seem, carries its own rhythm… and its own meaning.
As we close Season 6, this episode stands as a tribute—not only to Evelyn, but to all those whose lives shape the world quietly through kindness, curiosity, and a life well lived.
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What if the greatest threat to humanity isn’t scarcity — but excess?
In this powerful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle welcomes speculative fiction author Diana Colleen for a fascinating conversation about wealth, power, climate change, and the human psychology behind extreme accumulation.
Diana shares the deeply personal journey that led her to write her bold new novel — including how psychedelic-assisted therapy helped her through a suicidal period and ultimately inspired the story she felt called to tell. The result is a provocative work of speculative fiction that asks a daring question: what would happen if the world’s billionaires were forced to confront their humanity?
During this wide-ranging conversation, Russ, Doyle and Diana explore:
• Why extreme wealth may be a psychological and social crisis• The idea of “billionaireism” as a modern form of hoarding• The power of storytelling to challenge cultural assumptions• Psychedelic therapy, empathy, and human connection• Why fiction can sometimes change minds more deeply than facts
It’s a bold, philosophical, and deeply human discussion about power, responsibility, and the possibility of redemption in a world facing climate crisis and widening inequality.
Learn more about Diana and her work at:https://www.dianacolleenauthor.com/
If you enjoy conversations that blend storytelling, philosophy, and big questions about the future of humanity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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What does it look like when a man stands in a thunderstorm, dares lightning to strike him, and discovers his entire purpose instead?
Steve Gamlin -- keynote speaker, stand-up comedian, vision board coach, and self-described "beach bum philanthropist" -- has built a life out of beautiful wreckage. A ten-year radio career that imploded. A divorce. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt at 35. And then, one afternoon on a golf course in the middle of a thunderstorm, something shifted.
That moment launched everything: a speaking career, seven years of stand-up comedy, the Vision Board Mastery program, Beach Bum Philanthropy (his official 501c3 nonprofit), and a personal development philosophy he calls "blue collar woo" -- no glitter, no fluff, just roll up your sleeves and do the work.
But the heart of this episode is a love story. In June of 2007, after 21 years of silence, Steve received an email from a girl he had a crush on in high school and never had the courage to ask out. Her name was Tina. Four weeks later, she texted him: "Can I tell you something if you promise not to freak out?" What followed was 6,386 days of the kind of love most people only put on vision boards.
Tina died suddenly in Steve's arms in a London hotel room in December of 2024, less than 24 hours after the two of them shared what Steve calls the most honest conversation of their lives together. And still, every single morning, his foot slides across to her side of the bed.
In this conversation, Steve brings all of it -- the grief, the humor, the heartbreak, the hopefulness, and yes, the standing ovation he admits he cheated to get -- into the Spirit Talk Show studio. We also perform a short radio play, read him a tribute story, and close with a poem that left the whole room quiet.
If you have ever felt like your failures were just firewood waiting to be lit, this episode is for you.
Find Steve and explore his work -- including Vision Board Mastery, his humor coaching, and his speaking events -- at www.stevegamlinspeaker.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter at @SteveGamlin.
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What happens to the families left behind after the headlines fade?
In this powerful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with novelist and therapist Debbie Show, author of Paper Roses, and audiobook narrator Laurieann Hart for an intimate conversation about sibling abuse, narcissistic family systems, generational trauma, and the long shadow of public scandal.
Debbie’s sister’s crimes became national spectacle — even featured on television — but Paper Roses refuses sensationalism. Instead, it explores the deeper questions: How does trauma move through generations? How does betrayal reshape identity? And how do you hold compassion without excusing harm?
Writing fiction allowed Debbie to trace emotional truth without being trapped in headlines. Laurieann — whose own life was personally affected by Debbie’s sister — lends her voice to the audiobook in an act of reclamation, healing, and courage.
Together, they discuss:
Generational trauma and multi-generational narcissistic abuse
Sibling abuse and family betrayal
Compassion vs. accountability
Reclaiming identity after public scandal
Healing when resolution isn’t possible
This isn’t a true crime retelling.It’s a story about inheritance.About breaking cycles.About choosing empathy without losing clarity.
If you’ve ever struggled with family trauma, complicated sibling relationships, or letting go without closure — this conversation will stay with you.
Some stories don’t ask to be resolved.They ask to be honored.
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There are people you meet in life who remind you that you are more than the story you have been telling about yourself. Wil Fisher is one of those people.
This week on Spirit Talk Show, Doyle gets deeply personal. He opens by sharing something that happened to him at a retreat he nearly did not attend, a weekend where he cried not once but three times, not from sadness, but from something rarer and harder to name: recognition. The relief of finally being seen.
The man responsible for creating that room is Wil Fisher, life coach, retreat leader, applied theater practitioner, hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Reiki practitioner, founder of Willfully Living, and host of the podcast Queerly Beloved. Wil grew up in a home marked by addiction, alcoholism, and abuse. As a gay kid who also navigated bullying, safety was never something he got to take for granted. For years afterward he found himself in patterns that will feel familiar to many listeners: people pleasing, self-sabotage, chasing success that looked right on the outside but felt hollow on the inside.
What changed everything was an unexpected role at Easton Mountain, an LGBTQ retreat center in upstate New York, where he eventually became Executive Director and immersed himself in healing work every single day, sitting at the feet of shamans, coaches, and spiritual guides from around the world. He did not just witness transformation. He let it in.
In this episode, Wil and Doyle talk about what it actually means to be fully seen, why receiving a compliment can be one of the most terrifying things a person can do, how theater and improv unlock truths that the thinking mind cannot reach, what cacao ceremony is and what it is not, the inner child work that left Doyle speechless, how the retreat served men who showed up skeptical and left lighter than they had felt in years, and what it looks like to build a new neural pathway that tells you it is safe to be yourself.
Wil also shares about his one-on-one immersive retreat work in Encinitas, California, a place he calls high-vibrational and a couple of blocks from the ocean. And if something in this episode stirs something in you, here is what is coming up: Wil is hosting a retreat in Lake Arrowhead, California from Thursday, October 8th through Sunday, October 11th. It is the kind of weekend that changes things. Full details and registration are at https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/events. He is also offering a week-long Costa Rica retreat over New Year's, and the possibility of a Northern California event is on the horizon as well.
The episode closes with Doyle reading the tribute story he wrote for Wil, which brought both of them close to tears, and Wil reading an achingly beautiful poem about joy that just might stay with you for days.
If any part of you has been waiting a long time to exhale, this episode is for you.
Connect with Wil Fisher: Website: https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/ Upcoming Events: https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/events Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilfish99/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillfullyLiving Podcast: Queerly Beloved: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerly-beloved/id1647431399
 
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This is a special episode of Spirit Talk Show.
In one of the most personal and emotionally revealing conversations of the season, Doyle sits down with Eldra DeBarge Jr. for a powerful conversation about family legacy, music, fatherhood, pain, purpose, and the courage it takes to become yourself when the world thinks it already knows who you are.
As the son of a legendary musical bloodline, Eldra has lived with the weight of expectation, comparison, and assumption for most of his life. But this conversation goes far deeper than fame. With honesty, vulnerability, and remarkable grace, he opens up about what it was really like growing up near greatness, longing for connection, searching for validation, fighting to protect the people he loved, and slowly learning that he could not build his life by chasing someone else’s shadow.
Together, Doyle and Eldra talk about what it means to carry a famous name while still needing to earn your own peace, your own truth, and your own place in the world. They explore the tension between legacy and identity, the pain of family fracture, the longing to be seen fully, the redemption that comes through fatherhood, and the spiritual work of choosing love over ego, truth over image, and purpose over performance.
The conversation also turns toward Eldra’s new music and the heart behind his single “Trading Lust for Love,” a song that reflects where he is now as an artist and a man. More than a release, it becomes part of the larger story—one of growth, healing, and choosing soul over spectacle.
This is an episode about inheritance, heartbreak, healing, and the kind of self-discovery that does not come easy—but comes honestly.
A deeply human conversation for anyone who has ever tried to become their own person while carrying the weight of family, history, or expectation.
Listen, follow, and support Eldra DeBarge Jr. and his single “Trading Lust for Love” at: https://www.eldebargejr.com/ 
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In this powerful episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with Josh Tomeoni for an honest, deeply personal conversation about masculinity, divorce, identity collapse, addiction, failure, and the long road back to yourself.
Josh opens up about the moment his life cracked open—when shame, loss, and the collapse of the life he thought he had forced him to confront who he really was underneath the roles of husband, father, provider, and “good man.” What follows is a raw and thoughtful exploration of what happens when the white-picket-fence dream falls apart and a man has to decide whether he will keep hiding or finally face himself.
Together, Doyle and Josh talk about modern masculinity, self-worth versus self-esteem, addiction as escape, the pressure men feel to be useful at all costs, and why so many men suffer in silence rather than reach for help. Josh also shares insights from his book, The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict: Fight, Fail, Rebuild, offering a grounded and compassionate framework for what rebuilding can actually look like.
This is a conversation about pain, responsibility, identity, and the courage to stop performing strength and start becoming real.
A moving episode for anyone who has lost the life they thought they were supposed to have and is trying to build something truer in its place.
Learn more about Josh Tomeoni:http://exderelict.com/
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What happens when the person behind the camera becomes part of the story?
In this episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with novelist and crisis communications expert John David, author of the award-winning thriller The Bystander.
Inspired by a real-life active shooter intervention, the novel follows TV reporter Pete LeMaster, who captures the moment a bystander stops a shooter. The footage goes viral — and his career changes overnight. But as John says, “all is not as it seems.”
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With more than 30 years in public relations and crisis communication, John explores:
• How viral clips distort context• The moral weight of witnessing• The tension between fame and tragedy• The brutal reality of traditional publishing• Why nuance still matters in a polarized world
We also talk about rejection, reputation, redemption, and what it means to stand just outside the blast radius — until you’re pulled in.
The Bystander is available everywhere books are sold.The audiobook releases in April.Book two in the series, The Pawn, releases May 13.
Learn more about John and his work:https://byjohndavid.substack.com/
A conversation about crisis, consequence, and the space between the lens and the hand.
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What’s the difference between being wrong… and simply not having it right yet?
In this special episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with longtime friend Russ — former computer science consultant turned goat rancher — for a conversation that begins with quantum entanglement and spirals into superposition, imaginary numbers, higher dimensions, and the psychology of certainty.
They unpack Einstein’s “spooky action at a distance,” wrestle with the Bell Experiment, and ask the uncomfortable questions most of us secretly have:
If two particles can remain mysteriously connected across the universe…How does one instantly “know” what the other is doing?Does observation change reality?Is the universe deterministic — or fundamentally uncertain?
Along the way, the discussion wanders through:
• Superposition and collapsing probability• Why imaginary numbers both confuse students and power modern technology• Hypercubes and what a fourth dimension might look like• The surprising research on why the less we know, the more confident we feel• And how someone can be a world expert in software one decade… and a goat rancher the next
This isn’t a physics lecture.
It’s a conversation about curiosity.About humility.About the willingness to explore ideas without pretending to have mastered them.
Because sometimes the most honest intellectual position is:
“I might be wrong — but I’m willing to think.”
A thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly human dive into the mysteries of the universe — and the limits of our understanding.
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There is a quiet memory many of us carry — even if we don’t have language for it.
A sense that life was once gentler.That cooperation came before competition.That learning once meant becoming more human, not more efficient.
In this reflective episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with psychotherapist, yoga philosophy teacher, and author Catya Batalha to explore what it means to remember who we were before the world told us who to be.
Drawing from her book Echoes of the Timeless, Catya shares a vision of a civilization rooted in reciprocity rather than dominance — a world where spirit and nature were not separate, and where children were guided toward authenticity rather than comparison.
Together, they explore:
• The nervous system impact of prolonged competition and stress• Why so many children enter school expecting kindness — and leave disillusioned• Trauma as part of a larger soul journey• The balance between “shadow work” and “light work” in healing• How education might change if personal development came first• The idea that remembering together may be the most revolutionary act of all
Catya speaks candidly about her own journey — from anger and despair to spiritual awakening — and how she now integrates Western psychotherapy with Eastern wisdom traditions in her healing work.
This conversation is not about fixing yourself.
It is about remembering.
If something in this episode feels familiar in a way you can’t quite name, stay with it. The ache may not be sadness alone. It may be recognition.
Learn more about Catya’s work, her book, and her offerings at:https://catiabatalha.org/
And if you’re listening and thinking, “I thought it was just me,” it never was.
There are more stories to remember.
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In Episodes 10–12 of Dantro, the Planet Man, Billy and Jane make a daring escape from Mars in a stolen ship, only to find themselves caught between Marston’s forces and the waiting fleet of the League of Planets. As Dantro races to save them, a mysterious ancient machine hidden beneath Marston’s palace becomes the key to stopping an all-out interplanetary war.
With time running out, Dantro, Pat, Slats, and the projected image of Professor Darrow attempt the impossible: use the forgotten technology of the ancients to remove Marston’s armada before Earth is attacked. But even after Marston’s fleet is defeated, the danger is far from over. In the dark tunnels beneath the palace, betrayal, pursuit, sacrifice, and one final deadly confrontation decide the fate of Mars.
This bonus subscriber-only collection brings together some of the serial’s biggest twists yet: stolen spacecraft, strange lost science, narrow escapes, heroic risk, and the apparent fall of Marston himself. It’s classic old-time sci-fi adventure with cliffhangers, cosmic stakes, and just enough menace to keep the danger alive for what comes next.
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In Episodes 7–9 of Dantro, the Planet Man, Marston tightens his grip as his scheme to conquer Earth grows even darker. With Dantro and Pat trapped on Mars and danger closing in from every side, Marston gives a ruthless new order: kidnap Billy and Jane and use them to break Professor Darrow’s resistance.
As the crisis spreads, the adventure plunges deeper into the wildest corners of Mars—through secret plots, desperate escapes, and the deadly Martian jungle, where strange beasts and the terrifying mindless men make survival uncertain at every turn. With friends separated, loyalties under pressure, and Earth still hanging in the balance, these chapters raise the stakes and the suspense in true old-time serial fashion.
This bonus subscriber-only collection delivers cliffhangers, cosmic danger, jungle terror, and vintage sci-fi fun as Dantro, the Planet Man races into even darker territory.
 
 
 
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What if happiness isn’t something we force or choose on command, but something that slowly emerges as we come to understand ourselves more deeply?
In this thoughtful episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with Australian author and philosopher Adam Brownlie to explore happiness through the lenses of neuroscience, philosophy, and lived experience.
Drawing from his book Happypedia, Adam shares a science-informed perspective on how our brains shape emotions, decisions, and behavior. Together, Doyle and Adam explore forgiveness not as excusing the past, but as a way of easing emotional burden, and discuss how compassion and understanding can help create a steadier, more meaningful life.
This conversation explores:
How neuroscience helps explain emotional patterns
The difference between blame and understanding
Why forgiveness can be a deeply personal inner process
Practical foundations for a balanced and meaningful life
This is not a conversation about quick fixes or forced positivity. It is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and consider how patience, clarity, and understanding can quietly transform the way we experience the world.
To learn more about Adam Brownlie and his work, visit his website:  https://adambrownlie.com.au/ 
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In this bonus subscriber-only installment of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle brings the adventure roaring back with a thrilling stretch of Dantro, the Planet Man—packed with asteroid fields, political deception, Martian power plays, betrayal, dungeon escapes, and a desperate fight to save Earth.
As Dantro races the Earth crew to safety, the larger threat becomes clear: Marston of Mars is not seeking peace, but conquest. While the League of Planets debates Earth’s future, secret armadas gather, loyalties are tested, and the mission shifts from diplomacy to survival. When Dantro and Pat head to Mars to aid the underground resistance, they fall straight into Marston’s hands—and into one of the serial’s most suspenseful runs yet.
This extended bonus episode has everything that makes classic space serial storytelling so addictive: cliffhangers, strange creatures, sinister rulers, hidden allies, impossible escapes, and that wonderfully pulpy sense that the fate of the solar system could turn on one brave choice.
Subscriber bonus episodes like this one are for listeners who love vintage sci-fi, old-time radio energy, and the joy of getting lost in a larger adventure one chapter at a time.
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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 with imagination, creating what she calls “retro fiction”—stories set in the 1970s and 80s that explore identity, courage, and the search for one’s authentic voice.
Her newly released novel, That Summer She Found Her Voice, captures the journey of a young woman coming into her own during a time of cultural change, music, and self-discovery. In this episode, Jean shares the inspiration behind her writing, the real-life experiences that shape her characters, and the powerful themes woven throughout her work—including feminism, stigma, and the courage to choose your own path.
The conversation moves between laughter and reflection, touching on theater, teaching, creativity later in life, and the evolving role of storytelling in a changing world. Along the way, Jean reminds us that it’s never too late to begin again—and that every voice matters.
Whether you’re a writer, a dreamer, or someone still searching for your place in the story, this episode offers something real, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Explore Jean’s work and connect with her at:https://jeanburgessauthor.com
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In Episodes 1–3 of Dantro, the Planet Man, Earth’s first space expedition goes wrong almost immediately when a fuel problem—and two unexpected stowaways—send the mission hurtling toward disaster. Just as Professor Darrow, Pat, Slats, Billy, and Jane appear doomed to crash on the moon, they are rescued by the mysterious Dantro, a spacefaring hero from the League of Planets.
What follows is classic serial sci-fi at full speed: first contact with a larger galactic civilization, a glimpse of the powerful world of Planaria Rex, and the first signs that Mars may be hiding a far more dangerous agenda. As Dantro races the Earth crew to safety, enemies close in and the stakes begin to stretch far beyond one ship or one world.
This bonus subscriber-only collection launches the saga with everything that makes Dantro, the Planet Man so fun: vintage radio energy, cliffhanger pacing, cosmic intrigue, strange technology, and the thrill of discovering that Earth is only one small part of a much larger universe.
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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 outside her comfort zone, and face-to-face with a question many of us carry quietly for years: Am I enough? With six kids waiting back home, a full life already in motion, and a long history of self-doubt, Simone chose to climb—not to prove anything to the world, but to finally believe herself.
From summiting Africa’s tallest mountain to navigating international adoption, parenting neurodiverse children, building a global speaking career, and learning how to silence the “what-if whisperer” in her own head, Simone shares her journey with humor, honesty, and zero pretense.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why confidence is a skill—not a personality trait
The moment her daughter stopped her mid-self-criticism—and changed everything
How discomfort builds belief from the inside out
The messy middle between doubt and self-trust
Her REAL Method: Respect yourself, Embrace failure, Ask what you want, Live without limits
Why leadership often happens around the kitchen table, not the boardroom
Along the way, Simone reads from her work—sharing stories that move effortlessly between laugh-out-loud moments and quiet revelations. As always, Spirit Talk Show weaves in a tribute poem and story, honoring not just Simone’s achievements, but the courage it takes to meet yourself honestly and choose differently.
This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become someone new.You need to stop being cruel to the person you already are.
Settle in. You might recognize yourself in this one.
Spirit Talk Show: now go tell a story worth telling.
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What happens when storytelling leaves the page and moves to the tabletop? Listen to this bonus episode.
In this unique episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with longtime tabletop gamer Russ to explore the fascinating world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) — collaborative storytelling adventures where imagination, strategy, and community come together around the table.
Most people know the iconic name Dungeons & Dragons, but that’s only the beginning. From heroic fantasy quests to science-fiction adventures and narrative-driven games, tabletop role-playing has grown into a creative space where players build characters, solve problems, and create stories together in real time.
In this conversation, Doyle and Russ discuss:
• What tabletop role-playing games actually are• Why Dungeons & Dragons became the “Kleenex” name for the hobby• How these games combine storytelling, strategy, and social interaction• Why finding the right group matters more than mastering the rules• How beginners and younger players can get started today
They also talk about how the hobby has evolved over the last forty years — from living-room game tables to online communities where players from around the world gather to build stories together.
Whether you’re a lifelong gamer, a curious beginner, or simply someone who loves storytelling in all its forms, this episode offers a glimpse into a hobby where imagination is the only real limit.
Pull up a chair, roll the dice, and join the adventure.
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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 Place—historical novels set across the Orkney Islands, Quebec, the Canadian frontier, and Toronto in the 1970s. Her characters are not symbols or slogans. They are complicated, determined women navigating constraint, risk, love, disappointment, and self-knowledge in eras that offered them very little room to maneuver.
Drawing from a lifetime of work in psychology, criminology, prison systems, women’s crisis advocacy, and academia—including a PhD analyzing Canadian women’s literature—Cinda brings extraordinary insight to the lives she reimagines. Yet she resists activism on the page. Her goal is not to lecture history, but to listen for the women hidden in its margins and let them speak again.
In this conversation, we explore:
How forgotten women reveal themselves through footnotes and silence
Why courage is not a modern invention
Freedom, risk, and responsibility across generations of women
What the 1970s taught us about identity, marriage, and autonomy
Why meaningful lives are built through choice, not permission
Throughout the episode, Cinda reads extended passages from Everything I Hope For, offering listeners moments of intimacy, tension, and recognition that linger long after the final sentence. As always, Spirit Talk Show weaves in a tribute story—honoring not just Cinda’s work, but the women whose lives she carries forward.
This episode is an invitation to slow down and remember:History is not a parade of great men.It is a long corridor filled with women who moved anyway.
Settle in.
Spirit Talk Show: now go tell a story worth telling.
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