From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the po ...
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Character Driven Narratives Podcasts
A horror, mystery, and drama podcast using tabletop roleplaying games as a basis for building atmospheric and character driven narratives. The show is hosted, written, edited and produced, as well as scored by Josh (Moth) Richter.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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What if the stories we love are mirrors of the stories we live? The Living Story is a soulful podcast that explores the intersection of fiction, faith, and emotional healing. Hosted by Tennille Martinez, a writer, teacher, and spiritual storyteller, this show dives into the lives of beloved book characters both classic and contemporary to uncover the deeper truths they reveal about identity, purpose, heartbreak, growth, and God. Each episode blends literary analysis, biblical reflection, and ...
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A sci-fi podcasting company that generates original, character-driven stories. Be ready to let your imagination run free. See you on the other side, Future Drifters.
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Imagine a story that never ends, a narrative that evolves endlessly with each reading, listening, or viewing. Timeless Fables is redefining storytelling with their groundbreaking "Endless Novels," where advanced AI technologies craft tales that defy traditional beginnings and endings, immersing you in a narrative experience like no other. Produced by Chad and Stephanie Thompson, Timeless Fables invites you to explore expansive worlds and diverse characters across multiple formats—whether you ...
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Welcome to The Expanse Audio Adventures, an immersive audio experience set in the vast, complex universe of "The Expanse." Dive deep into the thrilling narratives that expand on the epic saga of humanity's journey across the stars, where political intrigue, survival, and moral complexities unfold in a richly detailed cosmos. About the Podcast: Join us as we explore the untold stories and intricate lives of beloved characters from "The Expanse" series. Each episode brings you closer to the he ...
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S3 E6 | He Brought Me to the Door, But God Brought Me Inside
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Send us a text What if the people who walked you to the door can’t take you inside? In this episode, I share how God used unexpected transitions, a new teaching job, a fresh heartbreak, and a church I didn’t choose to walk me through sacred thresholds of healing, identity, and surrender. We explore the symbolism of thresholds through the lives of b…
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How do we decide who the most significant people in our history are? Whose story is worth telling? In this episode, I’m joined by Eoin Kinsella, managing editor of the Dictionary of Irish Biography, to explore how he and the team behind this remarkable resource tell the story of our island through biography. The DIB, a free to access to website has…
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S17:E17: What Makes a Story "Bad"? A Guide to Why Your Narrative Isn't Working
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What makes a bad story? The answer may surprise you. Here's what really makes a story fail—and how to fix it.By K.M. Weiland
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S3 E5 | Hermoso Momento: My Ocean Baptism & the Worship Song That Healed Me
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Send us a text I never planned on being baptized again, but God did. In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of my unplanned baptism in the ocean, the worship song that carried me through heartbreak and change, and the sacred moment where surrender became healing. Surrounded by community, covered in prayer, and held by Spirit, I said yes…
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Yola: A History of Ireland’s Lost Language
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When we think of Ireland’s past, we usually envisage an island shaped by two languages: Irish and English. But hidden in the history of South Wexford is Yola, a unique dialect that survived for centuries after the Norman invasion, only to vanish almost without a trace. In this episode, I am joined by Sascha Sanchi Cooney to explore the fascinating …
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Irish Americans & The Troubles: Unwelcome Outsiders or Allies?
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This episode continues the story of NORAID - the Irish American organisation who were the voice of the IRA in the US. Jamie Goldrick and I delve into the complicated history of wider Irish American involvement in the Troubles. It's a history full of contradictions on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Republic, many criticised NORAID’s actions, yet…
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S3 E4 | The Girl Who Lost Her Voice (And Found It in the Margins)
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Send us a text After my car accident, I lost the ability to write, even journal entries or sticky notes. As a storyteller, writer, journaler, and teacher, that silence hit hard. But in the margins of books, of random words on a sticky note, of life, God met me. In this episode, I share how writing became part of my healing journey, and how stories …
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NORAID: Did Irish Americans Fund the Provisional IRA?
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial story of NORAID, the Irish American organisation at the heart of the new documentary NORAID: Irish America & the IRA. Joined by the film’s producer, Jamie Goldrick, we unravel the history that made NORAID so influential, examining its activities, its impact on the Troubles, and its lasti…
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S17:E16: Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content
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Intentional storytelling means making creative choices with purpose. Here’s why that matters more than ever in an AI-driven content world.By K.M. Weiland
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S3 E3 | The Books That Saved Me: How Fiction, Faith & Characters Helped Me Rebuild My Life
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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of The Living Story, I take you through the books that didn’t just fill my shelves—they healed my soul. After surviving a near-fatal car accident and navigating a season of exhaustion, disconnection, and spiritual burnout, I found restoration in the most unexpected place: fiction. Join me as I share th…
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Irish Asylums: A Dark History We Don’t Talk About. Why?
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In the 1950s, more than 20,000 people—over one percent of the adult population of Ireland—were locked away in mental asylums. This was the highest rate in the world, with more people confined in asylums than in all other institutions, including prisons, combined. Yet, despite these staggering numbers, the story of Ireland’s asylums remains largely …
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S3 E2 | The Blank Notebook: When You Can’t Go Back to Who You Were
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Send us a text What happens when life forces you to start from scratch? In this episode, I share how The Book Advantage, my first podcast, planted the seeds for something deeper, but never quite scratched the surface of why stories matter. It was beautiful, but it wasn’t the whole truth. I enjoyed the interviews, the insights, the flow… but I was c…
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Banned: The Hidden History of Contraception in Ireland (Listener Favourite)
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While we’re on the last week of our summer break, we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes from the back catalogue. For over four decades, contraception was not just taboo in Ireland—it was illegal. From 1935 to 1979, selling contraceptives and even accessing information about family planning was strictly banned by the Irish government. …
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S3 E1 | Before the Blessing: When the Breaking Becomes the Beginning
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Send us a text What if the unraveling isn’t the end—but the sacred beginning? In this premiere episode of The Living Story, I share the truth behind my podcast’s transformation—from hustle to healing, from strategy to surrender. After a life-changing car accident, I was forced to slow down, sit in the silence, and confront the stories I had built m…
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Welcome to The Living Story: Where Fiction Meets Faith and Your Healing Begins
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Send us a text What if the stories you loved held the healing you needed? Welcome to The Living Story—a podcast that weaves fiction, scripture, and personal reflection into sacred conversations about identity, healing, and becoming. Each week, host Tennille Martinez invites you into a narrative journey where unforgettable characters, timeless bibli…
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S17:E15: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2)
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Discover how to honor your character's history while crafting different character arcs for the same character in new stories.By K.M. Weiland
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[Classic Replay] A Criminal Conversation: Affairs & Divorce in 1920s Ireland
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A story from the 1920s that will reshape the way you view our great grandparents lives! Unfortunately, there’s no new show this week, but I wanted to re-share an episode I really enjoyed making two years ago. It'll well worth another spin. In 1920s Ireland, Alice Morton’s marriage breakdown sparked a sensational divorce trial. Accused of adultery, …
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S17:E14: How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 1 of 2)
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Discover systems that can help you write different character arcs for the same character in your series. Keep stories interesting and unique!By K.M. Weiland
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The Irish funeral wake is a unique tradition where family and friends gather around the body of the deceased to share stories, remember their life, and celebrate their legacy. Often resembling a lively party with plenty of drink, this ritual is both a farewell and a celebration. Predating Christianity, the Irish wake stretches back thousands of yea…
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Midwives & Mothers: A History of Birth in Ireland
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In times past, childbirth was a profoundly communal and intimate experience, guided by the steady hands and wisdom of community midwives. Known as Bean Ghlúine—the Women of the Knee—these women were among the most important figures in rural Irish communities. In this episode, I’m joined by historian Emma Laffey to explore the world of birth and mid…
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