Stories: the true and the fictional

By J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh

An Aussie podcast supporting Indie authors and storytellers from all around the world. Join us for weekly chats with authors and other creatives.... more

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How many episodes does Stories: the true and the fictional have?

The podcast currently has 328 episodes available.

Stories: the true and the fictional episodes:

June 09, 2026 A yarn with Luke Wilson (No, not that Luke Wilson)
On today’s episode, Luke K. Wilson drops by for a yarn.
Grab Luke’s books:
https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ALuke%2BK.%2BWilson&s=relevancerank&text=Luke+K.+Wilson&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 16min
June 05, 2026 Story Pitch Round 3
Get ready for more shenanigans. Story Pitch Round 3.
Today, we are joined by JCM Berne, Mike Roberts, Nick Gibson, and Nathan J Pearce for Story Pitch Round 3.

Guest Links:
JCM Berne: https://jcmberne.com
Nathan J Pearce: https://www.ff7.com
Nick Gibson: ThePhoenixPress
Mike Roberts: https://tkfy.co

Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 27min
June 02, 2026 A yarn with Scott Shepherd
Aussie author Scott Shepherd drops by for a yarn.
Scott’s website: xonarye.com
Scott’s IG: @shs_xonarye

Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me
Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w
Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 11min
May 26, 2026 A yarn with Draco Amethystus (SFF author)
SFF author and indie publisher, Draco Amethystus, drops by for a yarn.

Draco’s website: dracoamethystus.com

Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 28min
May 22, 2026 An author panel discussion on in-person events
Zack Riley, Jessica Barberi, Jesse James Fain, and Gustavo drop by for a chat on in-person events. We discuss success stories, cringe tactics, and advice for newbies.

Guests’ websites/links:
Jessica Barberi’s website: Jessicabarberi.com
Jesse James Fain: Outlawauthor.com
Gustavo/Jordan St James: https://linktr.ee/houseofqllc
Zack Riley: Zackriley.com

Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/RebeccacassellsbooksTikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 42min
May 19, 2026 A yarn with Mike Nunneley (Multi-genre author)
Multi-genre author Mike Nunneley returns to talk about his latest book, Scorn.

Grab a copy of Scorn: https://amzn.asia/d/0hGFAXap
Follow Mike on X: @NunneleyMike

Website: thetrueandthefictional.com
Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:
https://www.readkearns.com

IG: @readkearns

Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 45min
May 12, 2026 A yarn with Brian Holshouser (YA Fantasy author)
YA Fantasy Author Brian Holshouser drops by for a yarn.

Brian’s linktree: Gwynskingdom.com

Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:
https://www.readkearns.com

IG: @readkearns

Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 52min
May 05, 2026 A yarn with Joel Nedecky (Crime/thriller author)
Crime/thriller author Joel Nedecky drops by for a yarn.

Joel’s website: Jnedecky.com

Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:
https://www.readkearns.com

IG: @readkearns

Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 19min
April 28, 2026 Story Pitch with Rebecca Cassells, Ben Schenkman, Michael Vadney, and C.P. Thuot.
We are joined by authors Rebecca Cassells, Ben Schenkman, Michael Vadney, and C.P. Thuot for another hilariously fun round of Story Pitch.

Stay up to date with our guests:
C.P. Thout:
Website: dragons-light.com
IG: @cpthuot.author
Ben Schenkman:
Website: Benschenkman.com
Michael Vadney:
Socials: @Michael_Vadney

Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com
Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor
Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:
https://www.readkearns.com
IG: @readkearns
Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden
Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:
Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92
Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com
#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 9min
April 21, 2026 A yarn with Douglas Smith
Award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author Douglas Smith drops by for a yarn.
Doug’s website: https://smithwriter.com

Contact the show: [email protected]
Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf
Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me

Follow us on the socials:
FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional
IG: @stories_podcast
X: @stories_ttatf
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w

Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com

Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells
Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/
X: RACassells_auth
IG: Rebecca.cassells.92
FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks
TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor

Sponsor 2: Martin Kearns:
https://www.readkearns.com

IG: @readkearns

Sponsor 3: J.A. Bryden
Website: Jabryden.com
Socials: @jabryden

Kearsells Indie Book Award Winners 2025:

Janelle Schiecke:
Socials: J_Schiecke
Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92

Alexander Rob:
Socials: @TheStarwald
Website: Alexanderrob.com

#indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
...more
1h 7min

FAQs about Stories: the true and the fictional:

How many episodes does Stories: the true and the fictional have?

The podcast currently has 328 episodes available.