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REAL Words
by Rayanne Thorn Krueger
No human is perfect and that is what makes each person so interesting. The REAL Words Podcast was created to highlight, spotlight, celebrate, and joy in original content created by real people who have real experiences with being a REAL human.
Episodes
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S2 E13 "The ECT Series" with guest Shayanne Marin
Actress Shayanne Marin stops by Real Words, for Part 13 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. AShayanne will perform on February 24th; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors…
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S2 E12 "The ECT Series" with guest Aaron Hunt
Actor Aaron Hunt stops by Real Words, for Part 12 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Aaron will perform on February 18th; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see the...
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S2 E11 "The ECT Series" with guest Walter Gray IV
ActorWalter Gray IV stops by Real Words, for Part 11 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Walter will perform on February 24th; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see...
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S2 E10 "The ECT Series" with guest Jose Orozco
Actor Jose Orozco stops by Real Words, for Part 10 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Jose will perform on closing night March 5th; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors…
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S2 E9 "The ECT Series" with guest Bobby Gonzalez
Actor Bobby Gonzalez stops by Real Words, for Part 9 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Bobby will perform on February 11. This innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see the...
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S2 E8 "The ECT Series" with guest Justine Sombilon
Justine Sombilon stops by to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play by playwright Nassim Soleimanpour. Justone will perform on February 17th. This innovative piece features a different actor in each performance. Each actor first receives the script on the night of their…
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S2 E7 "The ECT Series" with guest Jeff Paul
Actor Jeff Paul stops by Real Words, for Part 7 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Jeff will perform on March 4th; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see the script...
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S2 E6 "The ECT Series" with guest Michael Reehl
Actor Michael Reehl stops by Real Words, for Part 6 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Michael will perform on February 19; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see…
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S2 E5 "The ECT Series" with guest Andrea Dodson
Actress Andrea Dodson stops by Real Words, for Part 5 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Andrea will perform on March 3; this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors don't see the...
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S2 E4 "The ECT Series" with guest Kyle Hayes
Kyle Hayes stops by for Part 4 of the "The ECT Series" to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play by playwright Nassim Soleimanpour. Kyle performs this innovative piece on February 26th at 7pm. The production features a different actor in each performance. Each actor first receives...
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S2 E3 "The ECT Series" with guest Renee Curtis
Actress Renee Curtis stops by Real Words, for Part 3 of The ECT Series, to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play written by Nassim Soleimanpour. Renee will perform on February 12th - Night 3 of this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. The actors...
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S2 E1 "The ECT Series" with Guest Brian Johnson of The Electric Company Theatre
Brian Johnson Co-Artistic Director of The Electric Company Theatre stops by Real Words to talk about "White Rabbit Red Rabbit," the innovative and unusual play by Nassim Soleimanpour. Each night will feature a different actor in a solo performance of a script they've never seen. You can purchase...
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S2 E2 "The ECT Series" with Guest Callie Prendiville Johnson
Part 2: Callie Prendiville Johnson stops by to talk about "White Rabbit, Red Rabbit," an unusual play by playwright Nassim Soleimanpour. Callie will perform opening night of this innovative piece which features a different actor in each performance. Each actor first receives the script on the…
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S1 E36 Guest: Jessica Miller-Merrell, Author & Entrepreneur
Jess Miller-Merrell once told Rayanne, "I shit ideas." Her prolific work and ability to create proves the truth of that statement. We'll talk about her writing, her latest book, "Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age" and what's next for her. Jessica Miller-Merrell...
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S1 E35 Guest: S.A. McClellon, Author "No AI Cover Art, please!"
Author S.A. McClellon -Sydney McClellon has been through it and her writing career has barely gotten off the ground. Listen in as I talk with S.A. about her "AI Cover Art" battle with a former publisher. S.A. McClellon is a queer author born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She has also resided…
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S1 E34 Guest: Jeff McNeal, Voice Artist
It's not unusual to hear an AI voice in Voiceovers. Rayanne will talk to Voice Artist, Jeff McNeal about the impact AI is having on voice artists and singers. Jeff McNeal is a Southern California native and voice over artist, in the truest sense. Beginning as a Monterey, CA radio personality in...
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S1 E33 Poetry: A Child Once More by RTK
"A Child Once More" poem by RTK
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S1 E32 Guest: Prolific Writer, John Sumser, Student of AI
Undoubtedly, there are millions of words floating around the digital world which have been penned, typed, edited, re-edited, and re-distributed by the incomparable John Sumser. You won't want to miss this conversation. Prior to joining Salary.com as VP of HR, Sumser was a principal analyst for...
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S1 E31 Guest: Author & Speaker Mitch Joel, "Six Pixels of Separation"
Mitch Joel hops on a Real Words chat with Rayanne to talk about writing, speaking, and originality of thought. When brands like Google, Starbucks, Shopify and GE want to leverage technology to better connect with their consumers, they call Mitch Joel. He has been called “one of North America’s...
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S1 E30 Guest: Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield, Author & Artist
Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield joins Rayanne to discuss becoming an author and the transformation of art. Does art make a difference in the world? learn more: https://www.yvonnepepinwakefield.com/ Yvonne's Pomegranates: https://www.yvonnepepinwakefield.com/... Yvonne's YouTube Channel: /...
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S1 E29 Guest: Mary Krell-Oishi, "Teacher to Screenwriter"
Screenwriter Mary Krell-Oishi joins Rayanne for some real words about her "choice to write." Mary Krell-Oishi was a public high school teacher for 35 years. The last 26 years were spent teaching theater at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, CA. IN 2009, during her last year of teaching, after...
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S1 E28 Guest: Resident Poet, Martin Burns
Real Word's Resident Poet Martin Burns will share some insight into writing poetry. Rhyming vs. Free Verse, metaphors and storytelling. Get ready for "The Poetry Clinic, part 1."
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S1 E27 Guest: Steve Maggiora, Musician & Songwriter
Steve Maggiora stops by Real Words to chat with Rayanne about his process and progress - will AI impact creativity? Palo Alto, California-based Musician Steve Maggiora is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, producer and entertainer. Making his living both as a session musician and live…
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S1 E26 Poetry: Empty Glass by Derek A. Zeller
"Empty Glass" is a poem by Derek A. Zeller and found in his book "Thoughts & Poems for the educated common man" _______________________________ Derek passed away in 2021. He was loved and respected by so so many. As his niece has said, "He was an empath and genuinely felt, understood, and cared…
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S1 E25 Guest: Author William J. Wiggins, "Bridging the Gap Between People and Profit"
William J. Wiggins joins Rayanne to talk about his book, Humane Resources, his passion for HR - why write a book, and what the future holds for new authors and creators. HR Professional William J. Wiggins book "Humane Resources" is a testament to the dynamic intersection of humanity and…
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Quick Clip with Laura Gassner Otting
Laura Gassner Otting shares some "real words" with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about why she writes the way she does. Check out the full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/realwords-180357934/s1-e22-guest-author-speaker-laura-gassner-otting
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S1 E24 Guest: Author, Nathan Makaryk of "Nottingham" & "Lionheart"
Nathan Makaryk, author & performer, visits with Rayanne to discuss his writing process, creativity in the future, and what's next for him! Nathan Makaryk is the author of historical fiction epics NOTTINGHAM and LIONHEARTS, published by Tor/Forge (US) and Bantam (AUS). He has several new books he...
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S1 E23 Guest: Katrina Collier, Author Of The Robot-Proof Recruiter And More!
Katrina Collier chats live with me to talk writing for business and her recently completed memoir, "The Damage of Words: a Memoir of Healing Self-Hate and Gaining Self-Mastery" - there's a great deal to talk about! -- Live-streamed to LinkedIn and YouTube and available on-demand whevever you…
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S1 E22 Guest: Author & Speaker Laura Gassner Otting
Best Selling Author, Media Personality, and Speaker Laura Gassner Otting joins Rayanne for a discussion about Big Ideas, AI, and what's next for her. Laura’s secret superpower is seeing your greatness and reflecting it back on you, so that you can get “unstuck” — and achieve extraordinary…
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S1 E21 Poetry: "Thinking" It's All In The State Of Mind
Thinking by Walter D. Wintle If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win, but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost; For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will; It's all in…
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S1 E20 Guest: Writer Cory Reeder "Renaissance Man"
Cory Reeder (Playwright, Screenwriter, and Novelist) stops by to have some REAL Words with Rayanne. Cory Reeder is an award-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter renowned for blending disability-inclusive storytelling with cinematic excellence. Notably, collaborating with artists such...
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S1 E19 Poetry: "SALT" by m. burns
REAL Words Poetry SALT by m. burns Martin Burns - insta: @writermoe_poetry is REAL Words' Featured Poet for April 2024 ... close enough to merge, distant enough to yearn ... REAL Words features poetry by REAL humans
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S1 E18 Poetry: "Cassanova and Delilah" by rtk
This episode features the poem: Cassanova and Delilah by rtk "empty halls echo with laughter once known"
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S1 E17 Guest: Author Zack Helminiak, "Truffle Cat"
1st Time Children's Book Author, Author Zack, chats with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about his new book, "Truffle Cat." Zack is a co-founder and the CEO of Nomadix, a company that creates sustainable, versatile, and high-performance products for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Besides his work at...
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S1 E16 Poetry: "the echoing shore" by m. burns
Martin Burns - insta: @writermoe_poetry is REAL Words' Featured Poet for April 2024 ... the cackle of the clairvoyant - the whistle in the dark alley ... REAL Words features poetry by REAL humans
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S1 E15 Guest: Author Jill Gunderson, "That Time That I Love You"
Beach Town Series: Author of "That Time I Loved You" Jill Gunderson stops by Real Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, the writing process, and what's next for her. Jill is the author of ‘That Time I Loved You.’ She's a Canadian living in California with her husband, 4 kids, and…
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S1 E14 Guest: Author KC McGee, "Keep Me" - A Story Of Courage
Beach Town Series Author KC McGee stops by REAL Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, "Keep Me" - a story of courage and survival. KC McGee was born March, 1972, while her journey has been altered throughout her life, she pressed forward raising her nine children, she pursued her career as a...
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S1 E13 Guest: Author Matthew Arnold Stern, "The Remainders"
Beach Town Series: Matthew Arnold Stern, writer and speaker, will chat with Rayanne about his book, The Remainders," his process, and what's next for him. Matthew Arnold Stern is an award-winning writer and public speaker. He has written professionally since 1983 as a technical writer, publicist,...
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S1 E12 Guest: Author Farnaz Calafi, "Hazel And Her Sun"
Beach Town Series: Farnaz Calafi joins Rayanne for a chat about her book "Hazel and Her Sun," her process, and what's next for her. Farnaz Calafi loves writing in all genres. Whether fact-based & well-researched, or fictional & out of this world bizarre! She previously worked for the Los Angeles...
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S1 E11 Guest: Author Toni Haas, "Goodnight Surf City"
Beach Town Series Author of "Goodnight Surf City" Toni Haas joins Rayanne Thorn Krueger to talk about her book, her art, the creative process, and what's next for her. Toni Haas, a fifth-generation Southern Californian, beautifully intertwines her love for art and her deep roots in Huntington…
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S1 E10 Guest: Author Ally Stay, "The Elderen Wood"
Beach Town Series Beach Town Series: Author Ally Stay joins Rayanne for a chat about her book, "The Elderen Wood" and what inspires her! Although Ally grew up on the sunny beaches of Southern California, her imagination often took her elsewhere. She spent most of her childhood watching The Lord…
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S1 E9 Guest: Eric Wade, Author of "America vs. Americans"
Eric Wade, Author of "America vs. Americans: How Capitalism Has Failed a Capitalist Nation and What We Can do About it" chats with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about inspiration, being a writer, creators in the future. Eric is a featured author at the Upcoming Author Pop-Up Event at Beach Town Books in...
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S1 E8 Guest: Author Lynn Abaté - Johnson "Voices Of The 21st Century"
Beach Town Series: Author Lynn Abaté-Johnson chats with Rayanne about her book, "Voices of the 21st Century: Women Empowered through Passion and Purpose." Inspirational keynote speaker and two-time International bestselling author, Lynn Abaté-Johnson has been building global communities on and...
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S1 E7 Guest: Author Kari Elizabeth And Her Memoir "Discarded"
[15 min] Kari Elizabeth sits down with Rayanne to talk about her memoir, "Discarded: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Independence, and Healing." (available on Amazon and other platforms where books are sold) Kari Elizabeth is an author, journalist, and poet. Growing up, she always enjoyed the…
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S1 E6 Guest Lyricist & Poet James Frisbie
Mountain Man and Hippie James Frisbie joins Rayanne for a chat about spiritualism, music, Mac Nation Café and life. *there is an echo for James
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S1 E5 Poetry: "LOVE LINES" by m. burns
LOVE LINES by m. burns Martin Burns - insta: @writermoe_poetry is REAL Words' Featured Poet for April 2024
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S1 E4 Guest: Featured Poet Martin Burns
[32 min 48 sec] Martin Burns, Featured Poet for April, joins host Rayanne Thorn Krueger to chat about his poetry, process, and exploring the human condition. Burns has a degree in poetry and uncovers his feeling about writing and how it has impacted his life and work. "It take time to write...
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S1 E3 Poetry: "Forever in Tilt" by rtk
Forever in Tilt by rtk
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S1 E2 Writing: "Healing Is A Journey" by Madison Butler
"Healing is a Journey" written by Madison Butler. Madison Butler is a New Englander at heart but moved to Austin in 2017. Her work is focused around creating equitable spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, removing...
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S1 E1 "What is REAL Words all about?"
REAL Words - this podcast - is a celebration of original content written by real humans.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No human is perfect and that is what makes each person so interesting. The REAL Words Podcast was created to highlight, spotlight, celebrate, and joy in original content created by real people who have real experiences with being a REAL human.
HOSTED BY
Rayanne Thorn Krueger
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