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Spirit Talk Show is a storytelling podcast built on genuine human connection. Each episode features meaningful conversations, live cold readings, and shared creativity with remarkable guests.Stories unfold naturally—sometimes eerie, sometimes funny, sometimes deeply moving—through personal memories, original works, and AI-assisted storytelling. Every episode honors real voices, lived experiences, ... more

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In this deeply moving episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with Devorah Brinckerhoff for a powerful conversation about grief, trauma, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to face the parts of ourselves we were taught to hide.

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Mike Balaban didn't set out to be a historian. He was a closeted Wall Street banker who drove across America in 1978 with a dog-eared copy of the Bob Dameron guide, a yellow legal pad, and a camera — stopping at every gay bar between New York and San... more

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He spent four years at the Air Force Academy. Twenty years flying fighter aircraft. Fifteen years at NORAD, the command responsible for watching the skies over all of North America. Thirty-nine years of vigilance, discipline, and mission. And when th... more

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In this extended episode of Spirit Talk Show, Doyle sits down with award-winning author Gerald Everett Jones for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, publishing, Hollywood, history, and what success really means for a working storyteller.

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Recent Guests

Mike Balaban
Retired finance executive, self-taught photographer, storyteller, and accidental gay historian
bam mer.co / bammer.co
Episode: S7-EP5: Opening the Box: Mike Balaban, 50,000 Photos, and the History He Didn't Know He Was Making
Terrence Rotering
Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy; former Weapons Systems Officer and NORAD veteran
Chronicles of Trininth / author
Episode: S7-EP4: The Tip of the Spear: Terrence Rotering on NORAD, Faith, and the War Nobody Sees
Gerald Everett Jones
Award-winning author of mystery thrillers and literary fiction, screenwriter, radio host
Author and writer
Episode: S7-EP3: Gerald Everett Jones on Writing, Hollywood, and Why Stories Matter More Than Fame
Richard Sparks
English-born writer based in Los Angeles, author of the New Rock fantasy series
Episode: S7-EP2: In the Room Where It Happened: Richard Sparks on Writing for Rowan Atkinson, Robin Williams, and the Golden Age of British Comedy
Scott Miller
Creator of Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, vintage sci-fi narrator
Lost Sci-Fi Podcast
Episode: S7-EP1: Scott Miller & The Lost Sci-Fi Signal — A Radio Play Adventure | Season 7 Premiere
Jared Manning
Former Krasnow Lab graduate student
Krasnow Lab, Stanford University
Episode: S6-EP26.5: The House Was a Warm Hug: A Bonus Companion to Remembering Evelyn Dorothy Parker
Becky Lucas
Speaker at memorial
Episode: S6-EP26.5: The House Was a Warm Hug: A Bonus Companion to Remembering Evelyn Dorothy Parker
Diana Colleen
Award-winning speculative fiction author
Author of They Could Have Been Saviors
Episode: S6-EP25: Diana Colleen — Can Fiction Change Billionaires and Save the Planet?
Steve Gamlin
Motivational Firewood Guy, Vision Board Mastery Method creator
Speaker, Author, Coach
Episode: S6-EP24: The Firewood Guy: How Steve Gamlin Turned 6,386 Days of Love Into a Life on Fire

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Doyle
Host of Spirit Talk Show Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Delightful!

    Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups is unlike any podcast I've been on. Doyle is a gracious host who knows how to make guests feel comfortable while keeping the conversation engaging and thoughtful. The co-hosts add their own perspectives and commentary, creating the feeling of sitting around with friends rather than listening to an interview. One of my favorite features is the original story and poem they create for each guest—a creative, personal touch that makes every episode memo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Headcoachchip
    United States19 days ago
  • Like Bubbling in a Delicious Crockpot of Conversation!

    I was absolutely blown away by the sheer amount of pre-show effort executed by Doyle and Howie...seriously! Over the past 3+ decades, I have enjoyed life as a Radio Personality, Stand-up Comedian, Keynote Speaker, Visualization Strategist, Storyteller, Humor Coach and more. I've been blessed to be a featured guest on more than 300 podcasts and broadcasts around the world, and there were flavors from EVERY PART of my life included here! Without a doubt, I have never seen such dedication to prepa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Gamlin
    United States4 months ago
  • It was such a pleasure speaking with Doyle and Howie - they make a great team!

    It was such a pleasure speaking with Doyle and Howie - they make a great team! Our conversation flowed easily and naturally, exploring meaningful ideas about the power of early childhood experiences and the importance of “unlearning” what no longer serves us through creativity. And of course, some poetry and storytelling read aloud by both gentleman!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -DHB
    United States4 months ago
  • Real genuinely good people

    The conversations just feels like speaking to an old friend. It seems like they can really just have a natural conversation with people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevorirish
    United States5 months ago
  • Little disorganized

    Maybe just the episode I listened to but felt like it was ill prepared and a bit lacking in banter.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Scott Melville
    United States5 months ago

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The show feels like talking to old friends, with warm, playful energy and room for meaningful ideas.

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S7-EP4: The Tip of the Spear: Terrence Rotering on NORAD, Faith, and the War Nobody Sees
Q: What does it mean when you say the battle is real and it is yours?
He explains the overarching theme of good versus evil across his multi-part series and how readers can find personal courage and purpose within a this battle, not as outsiders but as active participants.
S6-EP21: Eldra DeBarge Jr. on Family Legacy, Father Wounds, and the Story Behind “Trading Lust for Love”
Q: What advice would you give to a young artist trying to break through with their own voice?
Fight yourself until you're confident you can beat your own obstacles, trust in your art over the constraints of science, and move forward with courage only toward spaces where you are celebrated.
S6-EP21: Eldra DeBarge Jr. on Family Legacy, Father Wounds, and the Story Behind “Trading Lust for Love”
Q: What does redemption mean to you personally?
Redemption means having his children by his side and carrying the DeBarge mantle with strength and integrity, a symbol of self-definition and continued growth rather than fame alone.
S6-EP21: Eldra DeBarge Jr. on Family Legacy, Father Wounds, and the Story Behind “Trading Lust for Love”
Q: When did you realize music was something inside you, not just something your family did?
He describes a journey from poetry to songs, recognizing that music spoke to him personally, and that he found the spark at a young age when he discovered rap notebooks and began to see songwriting as his own craft.
S6-EP20: Josh Tomeoni on Masculinity, Divorce, Addiction, and the Fight to Rebuild
Q: How do you define addiction beyond drugs or alcohol, and what practical steps help break the cycle?
Addiction is any attempt to escape the present moment; practical steps include recognizing triggers, using a traffic-light system for activities, and choosing healthy alternatives to disrupt the cycle.

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The show centers on intimate, human-centered conversations that blend personal memory with creativity. Across episodes, guests range from authors and musicians to therapists and life-coaches, often exploring trauma, healing, spirituality, and the craft of storytelling. Live readings, poetry, and AI-assisted storytelling are common, with a warm, unguarded vibe that invites vulnerability, authenticity, and practical insights for living more fully. A standout throughline is reclaiming voice—whether through memoir, fiction, or performance—and using storytelling as a path to connection, growth, and resilience.

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Recent guests on Spirit Talk Show include:

1. Mike Balaban
2. Terrence Rotering
3. Gerald Everett Jones
4. Richard Sparks
5. Scott Miller
6. Jared Manning
7. Becky Lucas
8. Diana Colleen

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