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All Grown Up Now

by Kenneth D. King

ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a "grown-up", and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story. All Grown Up Now is the story of a life, seen through the framework of a friendship. Written like a novel, the story follows two main characters, Ken, and Mark, on a fast-paced romp through the 1980's and early 90's, blazing a path through retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, infidelity, domestic violence, kidnapping, and one kidnapping. (Really.)While it runs from the 1980's to early 90's, this isn't a story that runs in a straight line--the story itself serves somewhat as a stri

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Episodes

  1. Episode 99: The Walk

    It's amazing when a remark from years ago is suddenly remembered, and now makes more sense.

  2. Episode 98: A dream as a git to the future, part 2

    In the first podcast on a dream as a gift to the future, I began talking about this idea. In my life, it has played out again recently.

  3. Episode 97: Stalked by Betsey Johnson

    A short amusing holiday story involving celebrity sightings.

  4. Episode 96: Making Things

    And yes indeed, this is the point--craft as my salvation.

  5. Episode 95: The End of the World

    An incident from my childhood spurred a seemingly irrational fear, that has come back to haunt me these days.

  6. Special Report: Who's Wilbur?

    Wilbur Dean King didn't get much play in previous episodes, but he still looms as an important figure in my childhood. Here is his story.

  7. Episode 93: No Regrets, Just Gratitude

    A recent visit to Oklahoma City cemented in my mind, that the big choices I've made in my life were good ones.

  8. Special Report: At My Peril

    A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.

  9. Episode 92: Lorie's Gift

    Gifts come in many forms. My cousin Lorie, who passed in late November, gave me a priceless gift. This is her story.

  10. Episode 91: The Ripple Effect

    This long-form episode allows me to pay hommage to a dear departed friend, Norma Tringali. It also allows me to share one of the most important lessons I learned from her.

  11. Episode 90: Telephone Etiquette

    Just because someone answers, doesn't mean they can talk!

  12. Episode 89: Spheres of Influence

    It's interesting to observe the effects of people when they are the center of a sphere of influence.

  13. Episode 88: The Bishop's Pockets

    In this episode our hero ponders if one could be charged as an accessory to a crime, for making accessories?

  14. Episode 87: Daisy the Wonder Dog!

    The daffodils in bloom this spring remind me of Daisy. I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life. This is a rerun of an earlier episode, but spring always reminds me of her.

  15. Episode 86: Becoming a Hip Hop Star

    This is the story of my small burst of stardom as a hip hop video extra.

  16. Episode 85: The Valentine's Day Jinx

    This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy! One time can jinx a day for years. This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy!

  17. Episode 84: The Go-See

    A short funny story to distract us all from what's going on in the news.

  18. Episode 83: Thoughts on the holidays

    But is it? A holiday wish for all of my listeners.

  19. Episode 82: The White Cow

    This is a short story of a college writing assignment as an epiphany.

  20. Episode 81: A Dream as a Gift to the Future

    Sometimes a gift is more than a gift, and a dream can travel into the future.

  21. Summer Re-run: Jet Set, Starring Patty

    There are many strong women who populate my life. One of them is a gal named Patty. Here's her story!

  22. Special Report: Don't Ask!

    In this Special Report, I tell you all, and remind myself, that when turbulent times are upon us, to NOT ask--"what else can happen?" Because you'll find out.

  23. Episode 80: The Week That Was, 1982

    This is a tale of one person's choice of how to deal with the question of sexual harassment in order to advance a career.

  24. Special Report: Wear the Mask

    The question of the mask--why is it a question? Discuss.

  25. Episode 79: Death of a Friendship

    I don't give up on friendships easily, but sometimes it's necessary. This is the story of Gretchen (not her real name), and the history of a friendship.

  26. Episode 78: Recognition in the Big City

    This was a heartwarming moment from my early days in New York--it made me not feel so alone or anonymous.

  27. Episode 77: Stalked by Betsey Johnson

    This is a short tale of my one and only encounter with a fashion icon. To all my listeners, please stay in and stay safe!

  28. Special Report: From the lockdown

    My way of trying to make sense of crazy times.

  29. Episode 76: The Sunday Afternoon Lecture

    This is a short story about a humorous thing that happened at a Sunday lecture.

  30. Episode 75: Alliteration

    A short podcast because everyone needs a good laugh in these strange times.

  31. Episode 74: A Story about Andrew

    Hangry is a word used to describe someone who is hungry and irritable. Andrew does hangry in the most charming way!

  32. Episode 73: An Answered Prayer

    This episode tells of an epiphany I had in Paris in 1995, that influenced the direction of my work for years to come.

  33. Episode 72: Gwenda

    This is a sad story of a young woman from my Kansas years.

  34. Episode 71: My Athletic Ability

    This is a little reflection on my particular athletic ability, discovered at Gay Boy Summer Camp.

  35. Episode 70: The Intern

    When I talk to my students at FIT, I refer to Shelley as the Gold Standard, as far as interns go. Here's her story.

  36. Episode 69: A Holiday Greeting

    This is a short little podcast with a holiday message!

  37. Episode 68: Daisy the Wonder Dog!

    I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life.

  38. Episode 67: Hommage to a powerful woman

    This is an hommage to another of the powerful women who have influenced my life and career. Simmin (pronounced "Simone") Sethna taught me French Couture Patternmaking, as well as survival skills. At 5'1" in high heels, she remains a towering influence in my life.

  39. Episode 66: Boys' Shorts 6

    Boys' Shorts 6 is about inspection stickers, motorcycle cops, and checkbooks.

  40. Episode 65: The Journey of the Orchid Brooch

    Sometimes we don't quite know in the moment, what a particular thing will mean over time. This story, of a piece of jewelry I made early in my career, illustrates one instance in my life, where the long view made sense when looking at the history of that particular piece.

  41. Episode 64: All the Retail Ladies!

    In my time in retail, I encountered a number of formidable women--individuals who had style, class, humor, and power. This podcast is an hommage to some of them.

  42. Episode 63: How do you define Success?

    Success is different things to different people. There are the markers of success--fame, money, exposure in the media--but who defines it? And why not define it for oneself?

  43. Episode 62: The Sunburn

    We learn the hilarious circumstances whereby Ken gets his first sunburn in Oklahoma City in 1981!

  44. Episode 61: Flowers From Elton

    In this episode, we hear of the time when Sir Elton sent flowers to Ken's studio-warming party in 1989. The effect of this gesture was to finally convince Miss Ann that her son had actually "made something of himself".

  45. Episode 60: Boys' Shorts 5

    In this short episode, learn about how Ken ruined a career in fast food. Also, mud wrestling!

  46. Episode 59: Reflections on choice

    This is a musing on choices--choices that broaden one's horizons as well as ones that narrow them, illustrated by observing Miss Ann's choices growing up.

  47. Episode 58: Boys' Shorts 4

    In Boys' Shorts 4, learn about caged birds and bad luck, and how 1,399 gay men can create a microclimate!

  48. Episode 57: The Valentine's Day Stories

    Hear about Ken's personal Valentine's Day Jinx, and how it eventually broke.

  49. Episode 56: Misadventures in Window Display

    Ken quite his job at Macy's, trading down to work for a store in San Francisco called The Emporium. This podcast recounts some of his misadventures there.

  50. Episode 55: The Chicago Stories

    I find that there are places that seem to agree with me, and some that don't. Chicago and the surrounding suburbs--don't. This is not a diss of Chicago, it's just--me. Redacted for your listening pleasure!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a "grown-up", and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story. All Grown Up Now is the story of a life, seen through the framework of a friendship. Written like a novel, the story follows two main characters, Ken, and Mark, on a fast-paced romp through the 1980's and early 90's, blazing a path through retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, infidelity, domestic violence, kidnapping, and one kidnapping. (Really.)While it runs from the 1980's to early 90's, this isn't a story that runs in a straight line--the story itself serves somewhat as a stri

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