I sat down with the incredible married duo behind @237collective — Abby Long-Williams and Paxton Williams — right here in Cedar Rapids. From Paxton's graffiti-inspired upcycled fashion shows to creating a welcoming 'third place' for underrepresented artists, poetry nights, open studios, and community magic... their story is a modern fable about turning passion into a thriving non-profit hub.

Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook for all the updates and information:

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On today's episode, I sat down with Curtis Michael Holland. From toy bowling pins turned into microphones and cardboard-box stages in small-town Canada… to a custom-built, double-walled vocal booth in Hong Kong… we talk about his journey across the globe to where he's at now. A former international IB theatre teacher and director with 12+ years across Kuwait, Italy, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, Curtis pivoted to full-time narration during the pandemic — right after a near-death illness on a tropical island left him rethinking everything. Today he’s a SAG-AFTRA, PANA, and APA member living in Hong Kong with his partner, two ginger cats, and one very opinionated Boston Terrier. With 150+ audiobooks under his belt for Penguin Random House, Tantor, Dreamscape, Podium, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, and more, Curtis specializes in romance, horror, humor, young adult, sci-fi, and authentic queer stories. His mixed-race, LGBTQIA2S+ background and fluency in accents & languages (Mandarin, Arabic, French, Italian, plus a huge range of character voices) bring depth and representation that listeners rave about.

You can find out more about him at his website at www.curtismichaelholland.com

If you would like to be a guest on the show, let me know by visiting my website at https://www.narratorjames.com

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Join me as I talk with audiobook narrator Stacy Carolan. We talk about his journey into audiobook narration, concert trumpet performer, being a husband and a father, as well as finding humor in all things. Stacy and I also touch on what it means to be unique, or dare I say, idiosyncratic. There is no such thing as "normal". Everyone has their own merits and flaws that are unlike anyone else. 

To learn more about Stacy and his audiobook career, feel free to check out his website at: https://www.mrstacycarolan.com

If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, I would love to have you! Send me an email through my website at: https://www.narratorjames.com

And if you would like to join my Discord server for behind the scenes content with audiobook narration, you are welcome to join! Follow that link here: https://discord.gg/6JKxwNQQJc

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Our guest is James Anderson Foster—award-winning narrator with over 500 titles under his belt, producer extraordinaire, and someone who's been praised by AudioFile Magazine for his energy, focus, and that spot-on delivery that makes you feel like the voice in your head came to life. Join us as we dive in to his work flow, love for thrillers, and real authentic characters. To keep up to date with what James is narrating and likewise writing, you can find him online at the following sites:

https://jamesandersonfoster.net

https://jafosterbooks.com

And hey, if you want to go even deeper into the audiobook world—watch live narration sessions (Monday through Friday afternoons, Central Time), catch behind-the-scenes action, chat craft, share stories, and hang out with a great community of listeners, narrators, and authors—come join me over on my Discord server, Wilderness Fire Productions. It's where the magic happens in real time, and I'd love to see you there. Grab the invite here: https://discord.gg/42VrCCKKXk

Join me as I talk with audiobook narrator Johnny Heller. He's been a narrator for decades and has learned so much over the years, and also shares his knowledge as a coach along with being a narrator. We discuss how he approaches the craft of narrating, some key elements when it comes to character creation, as well as pacing. To learn more about Johnny Heller, I invite you to check out his website at: https://mrjohnnyheller.com

To see how audiobooks are made and to be a part of the behind-the-scenes action, I invite you to join me in Discord in my personal server of Wilderness Fire Productions. I narrate live Monday through Friday from 1pm to 5pm Central Time, and I would love to have you join me there. The link is here: https://discord.gg/8GUHWbutYA

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Stepping into the booth with Audie‑nominated narrator Drew Gibson was an absolute masterclass in craft, identity, and genre‑hopping. From horror intensity to romance vulnerability, Drew breaks down how he builds characters, protects his voice, and brings emotional truth to every performance. If you love storytelling, narration, or just hearing how the magic happens behind the mic, this episode is for you.

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Welcome to 2026 and Season 3 of Idiosyncratic Fables! My first guest of the season and of the year is Jim Seybert. Join me as we talk all manner of things from his origin story in narration, his advocacy with SAG-AFTRA and the APA, as well as his personal philosophy when it comes to storytelling and becoming not just the character, but becoming the author. To learn more about the "voice with the twinkle in its eye" check out Jim on his website at: https://jimseybert.com

I would love to have you join me in my Discord server, and be a part of the behind the scenes action when I narrate audio books. Follow the link here to join now!

Today’s guest has interviewed over 150 veterans, first responders, and community leaders—but his own story is just as compelling. From military service to media entrepreneurship, K.J. Bradley is on a mission to preserve the voices that shaped our communities. Join me as we reconnect, and discuss what life is like for him as a veteran and a business owner. 

To learn more about Bradley and his business ventures, you can find him on his website here: https://ktainteractive.com

If you want to tune in and join me in my Discord server, that link is here: https://discord.gg/8QnBFdZdBc

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This month I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with the beautifully artistic, Shiloh James! Join us as we talk about her career in Audiobook Narration, her many many other creative outlets, methods of self-care, and what it means to find your true voice that no one else has. If you would like to follow and, more importantly, book Shiloh for your next audiobook recording, you can find her on the internet at the following links:

Join me this month as I interview award winning author, Aaron Ryan! We dive into his passion for storytelling, his creative process, where he draws his inspiration from, and his faith. You can find out more about Aaron by going to his website and also finding him on Amazon! I've provided those links here for you. To keep tabs on me, I have also included my Link Tree link for you all as well. 

https://authoraaronryan.com/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aaron-Ryan/author/B0CRC2775Q

James Cheatham Link Tree

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