Comedy Legends and Online Worlds with Richard Sparks

In this captivating episode, Alex sits down with the legendary Richard Sparks, a mastermind in comedy writing and entertainment, whose collaborations span icons like Placido Domingo, Rowan Atkinson, and John Cleese of Monty Python fame. Sparks delves into his latest foray into fantasy fiction with "New Rock, New Role," a novel drawing from his passion for online gaming and depicting a retired teacher's adventurous quest for self-discovery in the digital gaming world. Reflecting on a storied career that catalyzed Rowan Atkinson’s rise with the unforgettable schoolmaster sketch, Sparks echoes Chekhov in celebrating the unique synergy between writer and actor. He reminisces about the golden age of British comedy, his camaraderie with Douglas Adams, and the undying quest for originality in storytelling. Sharing his journey from poker to online role-playing games, Sparks reveals how gaming conventions and player interactions enrich his narratives, underscoring his fulfillment in the fantasy genre. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT! Links: BUY THE BOOK here. Website: https://richardsparks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550662994731 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardsparks_author/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richardsparks_author Substack: https://substack.com/profile/166517251-richard-sparks Watch the LEGENDARY SCHOOLMASTER SKETCH here. Love what you're hearing? Support us by subscribing for exclusive content and perks! For just a small monthly fee, you'll gain access to subscriber-only episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Your support helps us keep bringing you the stories and insights you love. Subscribe now and join our community of listeners who are making a real difference. ⁠Click here to subscribe⁠ and unlock your exclusive benefits today! Send Alex a Voice Message!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just click here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and give us your first name, city, and question or comment. Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via email here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. +++ Visit Alex's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠author website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alex Greenwood on Medium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a-greenwood.medium.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Subscription) Follow him on X/Twitter:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@A_⁠G⁠reenwood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow him on Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@alexginkc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch Alex's True Crime Show: GOING TO KILLING CITY. Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and wherever you get your pods! Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sound effects.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.