This episode, we have an “otherworldly” guest with a wild story that shaped who he is today. In 1975 at Dartmouth College, Dale Walsh, an Ivy League student shocked professors and classmates when he began declaring himself a god. What followed was not a debate about philosophy—but a psychiatric intervention that removed him from campus and placed him into a mental health program!

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https://youtube.com/@dewandrewconspiracy?si=5UbW8NWnikxsqY2W

In this interview, Teri M. Brown, author of “10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure” shares 3 valuable life rules she discovered from biking across the U.S. on a tandem bike with her late husband, in which, she also reveals the #1 rule she’s channeling for 2026, as she embarks on a self-discovery journey as a widow.

Teri M Brown’s Website

https://10littlerules.com/store/10-Little-Rules-for-a-Double-Butted-Adventure-p707413260

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In this episode, author John David discusses “The Bystander, “ a thriller inspired by true events. He breaks down how what appears to be a clear-cut act of heroism isn’t what it seems, revealing how media, perception, and unseen forces can distort the truth behind moments that capture the world’s attention.

The Bystander on Amazon⬇️

https://www.amazon.com/Bystander-Novel-Lemaster-Files-Book-ebook/dp/B0F1568GBY

John David⬇️

https://byjohndavid.substack.com/

In this reimagined fiction inspired by Nancy Napier’s “The Art of Lies,” museum professional, Thuy, uncovers a web of forgery and ancestral ambition that could destroy everything she loves.

The Art of Lies on Amazon⬇️

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Lies-Betrayal-Vietnamese-Forgeries/dp/B0FMFNRDV1

Nancy Napier⬇️

https://www.nancyknapier.com/

This episode welcomes an intimate, informative interview with Peter Gunn—author of “The Amazons.” Woven between the conversation is a short story told from a reader’s point of view, blurring the line between listener and participant. As insight and imagination collide, this episode invites you not just to hear the story—but to step inside it.

THE AMAZONS ⬇️

https://www.amazon.com/Amazons-Peter-Gunn-ebook/dp/B09C551CK3

PETER GUNN⬇️

https://www.petergunn.net/

Dirty Money built a state-wide multimillion dollar empire from the mud, then locked the gate, just for Barbie to take the key while he was asleep. In this tale, Barbie’s manifesto slowly manifested in 3D, ultimately turning the master of street politics into inventory, and the student into a billionaire.

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This insightful short-story explores how your subconscious holds the key to breaking through creative blocks, unlocking stories, and finding inspiration when the page feels empty.

Co-written by artist, David Deighton

https://youtube.com/@triptych-dialogue?si=JUo7NM5DcA5CJK-H

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This romantic short-story explores the beauty of a famous man meeting a muse in her shadow era, the story shines light on falling in love while healing—romance that blooms during a woman's transformation, not her perfection.

**Inspired by Prince and Vanity’s encounter in the 1980s. The late superstar publicly noted that the starlet was the female version of him.**

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This episode unfolds as a two-part revenge short story saga. The Grinch's Christmas Miracle marks his unexpected rebirth in winter-what appears to be redemption is only the calm before the storm.

As the snow melts, the story shifts into The Villains Ball in February, where alliances form, masks fall, and revenge is no longer whispered but planned. Together, these twin tales reveal that miracles can be manufactured-and mercy has an expiration date.

“Stories by Dessi Kali” is an immersive audio experience hosted by the enigmatic Dessi Kali—an A.I. podcaster and digital storyteller.