How many threads must come together to create a storyteller? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry invites returning guest Thomas Maier back onto the show to discuss Mafia Spies, his series for Paramount + and Showtime. Thomas discusses his transition from behind the scenes to an on screen narrator of the production, … Continue reading Episode 90 – How Many Threads Must Come Together to Create a Storyteller? Thomas Maier and Singer Songwriter Emma Swift →

How many threads connect us to voices from the past? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry invites author Travis Davis onto the podcast to discuss his most recent book One of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier. The book centers around the diary of an unnamed soldier, … Continue reading Episode 89 – How Many Threads Connect Us to Voices from the Past? Author Travis Davis and Audiobook Narrator Chris Ciulla →

How many threads lead to a world of violence as a life’s work? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry invites author Gregg Podolski onto the show to discuss his debut novel, The Recruiter. Larry and Gregg start with a lightning round, comparing Gregg to the protagonist of The Recruiter, Rick Carter. Then … Continue reading Episode 88 – How Many Threads Lead to a World of Violence as a Life’s Work? Authors Gregg Podolski and Claire Isenthal →

How many threads alter history?  In this installment of the podcast, Larry has a chat with retired Green Baret and thriller author Steve Stratton.  Larry begins by mentioning Steve’s foundation Special Operations Warrior Foundation supporting families of service members who did not return from the battlefield.  The conversation then turns to the breaking news of … Continue reading Episode 87- How Many threads Alter a Story? – Author Steve Stratton →

How many threads connect real world experiences to storytellers? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry welcomes Jeff Circle back to the show to discuss The Dossier, Jeff’s web archive and newsletter/website dedicated to featuring authors and their works. Larry and Jeff discuss 9/11 and Jeff’s military service during Operation Desert Storm. Then … Continue reading Episode 86 – How Many Threads Connect Real World Experiences to Storytellers? – Authors Jeff Circle and Jack Carr →

How many threads lead us down the rabbit hole of deception? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry invites biographer Mary Haverstick onto the show to discuss her latest book, A Woman I Know: Female Spies, Double Identities and the New Story of the Kennedy Assassination. Mary’s book focuses on Jerrie Cobb, a … Continue reading Episode 85: How Many Threads Lead Us Down The Rabbit Hole of Deception ? Author Mary Haverstick →

How many threads allow us to address and understand tragedy and grief? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Marianne Leone to discuss her latest book Five Dog Epiphany. Marianne starts off by reading an excerpt from the book, showcasing a story about a dog named Titi, who came … Continue reading Episode 84 – How Many Threads Allow Us To Address And Understand Tragedy And Grief? – Authors Marianne Leone and Henry Wise →

How many threads connectus to time and place through music? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with Robyn Hitchcock, author of 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left. The biography details Robyn’s childhood growing up in an English private school during 1967, which is a frequent contender … Continue reading Episode 83 – How any Threads Connect Us To Time and Place Through Music ? Musician and Author Robyn Hitchcock →

How many threads connect firearms in all modes of our society? On today’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Chris Grall to discuss his current book Trigger Guard: A Writer’s Guide to Firearms. Grall starts off by discussing his background in firearms and weaponry in the United States Army, the National … Continue reading Episode 82 – How Many Threads Connect Firearms to All Modes of Our Society – Author Chris Grall →

How many threads lead us down the rabbit hole of deception? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Bruce Borgos to discuss his latest book Shades of Mercy, the second book in the Porter Beck series. Together, Larry and Bruce analyze Mercy Vaughan, the teenage hacker deuteragonist who has … Continue reading Episode 81 – How Many Threads Lead Us Down the Rabbit Hole of Deception – Authors Bruce Borgos and Alma Katsu →