In the debut episode of the Trash Panda Publishing Podcast, host David James (DJ) pulls back the curtain on Trash Panda Publishing and the story behind its creation. What started as a love of storytelling and fantasy worlds grew into a full indie publishing imprint fueled by creativity, persistence, and a healthy dose of raccoon-level curiosity.

DJ talks candidly about the realities of indie publishing—writing the book, launching it, navigating marketing, ads, algorithms, and the emotional highs and lows that come with putting your work into the world. The episode blends practical insight with personal reflection, setting the tone for a show that’s as much about the people behind the books as the books themselves.

Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes publishing talk, author interviews, creative chaos, and—occasionally—raccoons.