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Tikiman and the Viking
by Brian Johnson, HB Berlow
Two writers and creatives in the Midwest trying to find their muse among the wheat and where we talk to other creatives about their process.
Episodes
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Episode 76 - Replay: Interview with Dr. Forest Jones
Life sometimes gets super busy and we are on hiatus for a while. In the meantime check out some of our past episodes. In this episode we interview Dr. Forest Jones, an author/educator/historian who wrote "Good Trouble" a book that investigates the civil rights movement and how it influenced...
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Episode 75 Replay: Interview with Alex Gordon
Tikiman and the Viking are very busy at the moment, and will be playing some best of episodes to catch up. Check out our websites to see what we are doing and what we have coming out. Brian (The Viking's website) HB's (The Tikiman's website) Music: Find Them by Alexander...
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Episode 74 Tribute to Andrew Kaufman
We lost a great writer this month, Andrew Kaufman passed away after a battle with illness. We shared a panel with him a couple years ago at OWFI, and he was kind enough to talk with us after. We're revisiting that episode. Rest in peace, Andrew.
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Episode 73 What Are We Up To?
It been a while since we talked about our own projects. The Viking a couple new books on the horizon: Double-Wide Justice: The Mayor's Wife's Dogfighting Ring and King Helgi Brian's Amazon Page Brian's Blog Tikiman has pre-orders out for "The Time of Judgement" Volume 4 of the Wichita Chronicles....
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Episode 72 OWFI Interview Part II with Amy Shojai and Frank Steele
Playwrights Amy Shojai and Frank Steele have co-authored several theatrical productions together. Each brings decades of writing and performance experience to the projects. Frank Steele has appeared in many TV and radio commercials, movies and TV shows including DALLAS. He taught drama for...
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Episode 71 Interview with Amy Shojai and Frank Steele OWFI 2026
Playwrights Amy Shojai and Frank Steele have co-authored several theatrical productions together. Each brings decades of writing and performance experience to the projects. Frank Steele has appeared in many TV and radio commercials, movies and TV shows including DALLAS. He taught drama for...
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Episode 70 Poet's Roundtable with Kevin Rabas and Julie Ann Baker Brin
The second part of the interview with Kevin Rabas and Julie Ann Baker Brin Kevin Rabas is a past Poet Laureate of Kansas and an instructor at Emporia State University, where he directs the Creative Writing program. Kevin's Website Julie Ann Baker Brin works in broadcasting: not behind a mic, but...
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Episode 69 Interview with Merle Davenport
Our road to OWFI continues with and interview with Merle Davenport. He's hosting the luncheon Fix a Flat: From Forgettable Villain to Formidable Foe he also has a new book out with his wife.Check out his website https://www.mkdavenport.com/
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Episode 68 The Poet's Round Table Part I
In this episode, we have a round table with a couple of Poets - Kevin Rabas is a past Poet Laureate of Kansas and an instructor at Emporia State University, where he directs the Creative Writing program. Kevin's Website Julie Ann Baker Brin works in broadcasting: not behind a mic, but behind red...
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Episode 67 Interview with Tyler Lenz
We will be with Tyler Lenz at OWFI. He has written a post-apocalyptic/sci-fi adventure series as well as children's books and a memoir about his grandfather's time in the war. Tyler's Amazon Page Tyler's Facebook Page
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Middle-Aged Man in a Trash Can Chapter 3
After the near execution, Joe gets some of his memories back. They go through the checklist and find a world with great coffee but a dark secret.
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Episode 66 Interview with Nick Lyons
We are talking with Nick Lyons again. Songwriter, author, guitarist. He has a new book coming out and also wrote the soundtrack. Check out his links. https://linktr.ee/NicholasLyon We will all be presenting at OWFI's conference: The Magic of Writing April 30 - May 2 at the Embassy Suites by…
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Middle-Aged Man in a Trash Can Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Sometimes the mind needs lies to believe in. Sometimes the mind needs to know what to believe in.
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Episode 65 Interview with Samantha Ryan
In this episode, we talk again with Samantha Ryan. She's putting together this year's Tulsa Lit Fest at OSU! Tikiman, Samantha, and I will be there . . . plus another HB. There may be a tussle. It's on like Donkey Kong! Tulsa Lit Fest through EventBrite OSU Tulsa Lit Fest Page Samantha Ryan's Page
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MIddle-Aged Man in a Traschcan Chapter 1 Part III
Sometimes you need a friend at the end of the world. https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Aged-Trashcan-William-Brian-Johnson/dp/1509261508
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Middle-Aged Man in a Trashcan Chapter 1 Part II
It's the end of the world as I know it, but I feel fine. https://wildrosepress.com/product/middle-aged-man-in-a-trashcan/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B006LD5XAM
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Episode 64 Part 3 With Our Interview with Wade Hate Hampton
Our last part of the interview with Wade "Hate" Hampton. https://wadehampton.format.com/ YouTube
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Episode 63 Interview with Wade Hate Hampton Part II
We continue our interview with artist and filmmaker Wade Hate Hampton https://wadehampton.format.com/ YouTube
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Middle-Aged Man in a Trash Can Audio Chapter 1.1
Hey friends - I'm working on an audio version of Middle-Aged Man in a Trash Can. Give me some feedback in the comments. Trolls will be dealt with in the typical Viking way. Your Fiend, Brian Johnson The Viking
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Episode 62 Interview with Wade Hate Hampton
We're shifting gears a little on the podcast and interviewing our first filmmaker/artist, Wade Hate Hampton. You can find him at: https://wadehampton.format.com/ and on YouTube
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Episode 61 Interview Part II with Jenna Blum
We continue our interview with Jenna Blum. She will be in Wichita at Watermark Books to promote Murder Your Darlings on Saturday, February 7th. https://watermarkbooks.com/event/2026-02-07/author-event-jenna-blum https://www.jennablum.com/ https://www.amightyblaze.com/
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Episode 60 - Interview with Jenna Blum
On this episode of Tikiman and the Viking, We interview our old friend, NY Times and International best selling author, Jenna Blum. She has a new book coming out on January 13th called "Murder Your Darlings". She will be at Watermark Books in Wichita, Kansas February 7th for a signing at 5pm. We...
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Episode 59 Part 3 Interview with Eckhard Gerdes
This is our last interview with Eckhard Gerdes. He is a novelist, poet, and editor of the Journal of Experimental Fiction and Publisher of JEF books. His brand new book, The Land of Lost Simulacra is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/44tGwaS Check out his website: https://eckhardgerdes.com/...
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Episode 58 Interview with Eckhard Gerdes Part 2
In this episode, we continue our interview with Eckhard Gerdes. He is a novelist, poet, and editor of the Journal of Experimental Fiction and Publisher of JEF books. His brand new book, The Land of Lost Simulacra is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/44tGwaS Check out his website:...
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Episode 58 Snippit
We continue our interview with Eckhard Gerdes on Episode 58, releasing 12/2!
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Episode 57 - Interview with Eckhard Gerdes
In this episode, we interview Eckhard Gerdes. He is a novelist, poet, and editor of the Journal of Experimental Fiction and Publisher of JEF books. Check out his website: https://eckhardgerdes.com/
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The Dark Cry of Aristid - The Magnistratus Scene
From the Dark Cry of Aristid by William Brian Johnson (The Viking) https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Aristid-William-Brian-Johnson/dp/B0BK321BSY
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Episode 56 - Interview with SV Brosius
In this episode, we interview a local Wichita author, SV Brosius. She has a new book, The Prisoner's Mark, now avialable. Find out more about her books here: https://www.svbrosiusauthor.com/ SV Brosius and the Viking will be at Air Capital Comic Con on November 7-8th.
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The Lightning Men
This is a short story I presented at Spooky Stories for Grown Ups at the Wichita Public Library. "The Lightning Men" by William Brian Johnson Copywrite 2025 Sounds used through Creative Commons 4.0 Compilation of Rain & Thunderstorm from GirlWithSoundRecorder Sounds of summer by aaustinphotos...
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Episode 55 Interview with D.E. Chandler
D.E. Chandler is a dark fantasy and horror writer from NE Oklahoma and will be presenting this weekend at the Tulsa Night Writers Craft of Writing Conference. You can see D.E. Chandler's website here. And see her cats in action here. Questions, comments, concerns? Send them to...
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Episode 54 HB Berlow The Crop of Wickedness
Tikiman has a book release. The Crop of Wickedness, coming out October 8th. https://wildrosepress.com/product/the-crop-of-wickedness/ Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/Pd3GZw3RAIg?si=ymHJYZXyYhXLaGYx
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Episode 53 What We've Been Up To
It's been a while since we've done an update. Books being written and released, projects on the horizon, Lions, and Tigers, and Bears . . . oh my. HB Berlow's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/H.B.-Berlow/author/B004717IL2 Brian Johnson's Books:...
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Episode 52 Interview with AD Childers Part 2
This is the second part of the interview with Kansas Notable author, AD Childers. She is the author of The Switch Point and A History of Madness ,which is now out in print. Check out her website at: https://adchilders.com/
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Episode 51 Interview with AD Childers part 1
In this episode, we interview AD Childers. She is the author of The Switch Point and A History of Madness. She was named to the 2025 Kansas Notable Books list. Check out her website at: https://adchilders.com/
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Episode 50 - Interview with Dianne McCartney Part II
We continue our conversation with author, Dianne McCartney. Dianne McCartney is the author of twelve suspense and romance novels. Her next project, The Lucas Cameron Trilogy, will be published in 2025. A former professional horsewoman, she lives with her husband, Mitch, in Bartlett, Tennessee....
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Episode 49 Interview with Dianne McCartney
In this episode we talk to author, Dianne McCartney. Dianne McCartney is the author of twelve suspense and romance novels. Her next project, The Lucas Cameron Trilogy, will be published in 2025. A former professional horsewoman, she lives with her husband, Mitch, in Bartlett, Tennessee....
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Episode 48 Interview with Jim Butcher Part II
We continue on our interview with Jim Butcher. Jim Butcher is the bestselling author of The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires. He was also the recent keynote speaker for OWFI's conference.If you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear you. Please email us at...
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Episode 47 Interview with Jim Butcher Part I
Jim Butcher is the bestselling author of The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires. He was also the recent keynote speaker for OWFI's conference. This will be a two part interview with the second part coming after the July 4th holiday. Stay safe and read a book.
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Episode 46 Interview with Merle Davenport
Our last interview from OWFI. Merle Davenport has worked in the prison system for 25 years teaching inmates and will have a book soon coming out "Criminal Thinking - Helping Writers Develop Intriguing Villains by Understanding the Criminal Mind."Contact Merle at mkdavenport74(at)gmail.com…
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Episode 45 - Interview with Kim Toscano
At OWFI, we interviewed Kim Toscano who writes articles on gardening and is working on a fantasy series. Kim presented on Freelance writing and starting a freelance career. Check out her blog: https://www.kimtoscano.com/
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Episode 44.3 Interview with Ross Lampert
In this episode from OWFI, we interview Ross Lampert author of The Eternity Plauge series. Find Ross' books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00HKNHM4W
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Episode 44.2 Interview with Mark McCraw
In our set of author interviews from OWFI, we interview Mark McCraw, a veteran and children's author. Marks books can be found here: https://www.markmccraw.com/books.html
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Episode 44.1 Interview with Kenyon Blunt
We are back after a brief hiatus to talk to attendees at OWFI. First up, Kenyon Blunt, author of You Better Dig Two. Kenyon's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Dig-Two-Kansas-Trilogy/dp/B0DYTBMN7Y
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Episode 43 Interview with Dr. Forest Jones
In this episode we interview Dr. Forest Jones, an author/educator/historian who wrote "Good Trouble" a book that investigates the civil rights movement and how it influenced Northern Ireland's civil rights movement. Find "Good Trouble":https://bookshop.org/book/9781839994623...
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Episode 42 Interview with Samantha Ryan
In this episode we interview Samantha Ryan on her pathway from Faulkner, to Flash Fiction, and to publication. Samantha's Links:samryanreally.comFind her book Pride: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pride/bb705d669a1d286e
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Episode 41 Interview with Nick Lyon and Aleasha Wales Shelnutt
In this episode, we talk about time management for creatives and we talk about our hectic lives with Nick Lyon and Aleasha Wales Shelnutt. Nick Lyon: https://writernicklyon.wordpress.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Lyon/author/B0BLT1WW4Q Aleasha Wales Shelnutt:...
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Episode 40 Interview with Vickey Malone Kennedy
In this episode, Tikiman and the VIking interview Vickey Malone Kennedy. She is the current president of the Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. and we talk about the upcoming Conjuring the Mysteries of Writing conference In OKC. Her website: https://www.vickeymalonekennedy.com/ OWFI:...
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Episode 39 - Round Table Part III with BD Tharp and Radar DeBoard
Join Tikiman and the Viking with lots of guests: Bonnie Tharp https://www.bonnietharpbooks.net/ Radar DeBoard https://www.amazon.com/stores/Radar-DeBoard/author/B0937GYFP8 https://www.tiktok.com/@radardeboard Tikiman's Blog - https://tikiman1962.wordpress.com/ Brian's Blogs -...
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Episode 38 - A Very Special Episode: Middle-Aged Man in a Trashcan
Follow Brian on the socials @Weatherviking Follow his writing adventures at: https://fatherthunder.blogspot.com/ Follow his stormchasing at: https://www.ruminationofthunder.com/
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Episode 37 - Tales from the Round Table II
Join Tikiman and the Viking with lots of guests: Bonnie Tharp https://www.bonnietharpbooks.net/ Radar DeBoard https://www.amazon.com/stores/Radar-DeBoard/author/B0937GYFP8 https://www.tiktok.com/@radardeboard
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