Best Jeff Elkins Podcasts (2025)

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1,056 - Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams 2:33:58

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This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025 at Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams. https://bit.ly/3Fsk1NqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 277 - Building a Series Through Character Growth 59:55

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Holly Lyne to talk about her series in progress. Jeff and Holly revive her excitement for the series and discover the plot of the series by analyzing the character growth arcs. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins

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Ep 236 Taylor Swift's Dad Lie, Beiber's Problem w Hailey, Diddy's Murdering Gigilo, The Valley Alcholism Fallout, Erika Jayne & Her Sugars Fraudulent Banking, Teresa & Luis's Mortgage Loan P2, Kim Kardashian ... 40:14

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Send us a text Nearly 40 minutes of a 2 hour episode only in Dishing Drama Dana patreon (link below) The Patreon's request my takes and I deliver them on Taylor Swift's dad and why I think he defo didn't call Baldoni's attorney. Justin Beiber shouldn't have cuddled up SZA on stage at his surprise performance, and I tell you why and what I think is …

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Episode 276 - Writing Unlikeable Characters 58:46

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with author Emma-Jane Heaton to discuss the story Emma-Jane is working on. They talk about writing characters the reader may not like, how characters grow, what the emotional journey looks like, and Emma-Jane's story hypothesis. Go and check out JP's Kickstarter at https://www.kicks…

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Ep 235 Teresa SHOCKS about RHONJ, Luis Ruelas: Jailed Friend, BK, DMS Sale & Blake Lively V. Taylor Swift 31:23

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Send us a text I put a timecode list on topics in the description today to be helpful. On today's show, we start by doing a check in on Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas relationship and her really believing she is coming back to RHONJ. I will tell you what she says about this, she seems very confident and it's different then in the past. Luis's frien…

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Bonus Episode - Kickstarter 19:40

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In this bonus episode, JP Rindfleisch IX talks about his ongoing successful Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jprindfleischix/mosswood-apothecary-cozy-queer-fantasy-collectors-editionBy Jeff Elkins

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Episode 275 - Your Sophomore Year of Writing 1:07:28

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In this episode, Jeff interviews Angela Haas and Cassie Newell from The Author Next Door podcast. Jeff, Angela, and Cassie discuss the life of an author and how it changes as you grow and mature. They talk about Cassie and Angela's new adventures into romance and their new podcast. To learn more about what Cassie and Angela are doing, check out htt…

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Ep 234 RHOA Angela Oakley's Theft & Barred License, Bravo New Shows Unannounced Cast, Pope Leo's First Secret Miracle, Virginia Giuffre's Death 24:37

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Send us a text 25 minutes of the full show located on Dishing Drama Dana Patreon. Link below or search Patreon. Since today's show is so long, I include the time codes below. On Today's show, I tell you why I do not believe RHOA Angela Oakley on the Viall Files saying that she was talking about Ahmauri's dad and the side baby to Wendy Williams, and…

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1,054 - Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane 2:29:27

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This episode was recorded on April 6th, 2025 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. The lineup includes Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane. https://bit.ly/4lWtFIyBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 274 - Writing Character Voices of Different Ages 1:08:30

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm explains how voices should change with a character's age. She talks about how children should sound vs how teens should sound vs how adults should sound. She goes deep into how to structure character voices. For more on the craft of writing, check out DialogueDoctor.com…

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Ep 233 Kyle Richard & Lisa Vanderpump Feud Secrets, PK's Private Stash, Prince Harry Ratting Out the Royals, Vanderpump Villa Recap 3 & 4 the Cheating One, Whitney Rose Dumps Pyramid Scam 26:20

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Send us a text To sign up and listen to the full episode click here, it is only $6.00 per month. https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkey On today's show, I get inspired by Lisa Vanderpump's many interviews promoting Vanderpump Villa while spilling tea to tell you some tea of my own about Kyle and Lisa and their relationship fromt he earl…

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1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk 2:22:04

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This episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 273 - Brainstorming with Tarot 1:09:49

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX helps Jeff figure scenes to the screenplay he is writing using Tarot. Jeff and JP talk plot and emotional moves and characterization. ' For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins

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Ep 232 RHOSLC S6 Spoilers, Giuffre Suicide, Dorit Files Divorce, Vanderpump Villa S2 Sex Scandal, Teresa Giudice Scam MLM, Ye Hook Up, Jeffree Star, Beckham Mistresses, Caitlyn Jenner Sued Sec Fraud, The ... 32:45

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Send us a text In lieu of a description Ep 232 has so many topics covered, I will just give you descriptive time codes. To sign up and listen to the full episode click here, it is only $6.00 per month. https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkey Time Codes: 0:00-15:55 RHOSLC S6 Spoilers for all characters, Bravo new shows which includes one …

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1,052 - MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill 2:12:07

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This episode was recorded on March 9, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (featuring Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill. https://bit.ly/4iftS6O…

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Episode 272 - How to Sell with Rob Jolles 1:09:40

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In this episode, Jeff is joined by sales expert Rob Jolles. Rob schools Jeff on what selling is, how to convince people, and why selling is critical to being an author. To find Rob online and work with him, check out https://jolles.com/ For more on the craft of writing, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/…

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Ep 231 Bo Dietl Interviewed by Feds, Dana EXPOSES Housewives Gone Bad Ep 4, SLC Meredith Not Suspended & NJ Teresa New Show and Lie 22:11

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Send us a text This is 20 minutes of a 2 hour show. Join the patreon for full show link below. The first part is gossip about Teresa Giudice new show that has not been announced. We then move on to Bo Dietl article people asked me to read "Bo Dietl interviewed by feds amid probe into ex-Adams adviser Tim Pearson" What does this mean for Luis Ruelas…

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1,051- Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez 2:19:19

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This episode was recorded on February 16th, 2025 at the Canady Creative Arts Centerat West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez. https://bit.ly/3RWmKBeBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 271 - Humanizing a Villain with Laura Humm 1:08:53

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Jenny Wilson to talk about Jenny's work in progress. They dive into Jenny's protagonist, discuss how to humanize her, look at her character growth arc, and discuss character voice modulation. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/…

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Ep 230 Antiaging Peptides, Alec Baldwin Secrets Ep 6 & 7, RHOSLC Bronwyn Newport Charges P2, RHONJ/RHOBH/RHOC Gossip Dump & NEW Military Secret Aircraft, Edwin on Teddi Mellencamp 29:41

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Send us a text Today's show is 2 hours, this is 25 minutes of it. We start in the first hour with a patreon request of my health journey with anti-aging discoveries. We move on to The Baldwins Ep 6 and 7 of Season 1. I tell you all the highlights. We discover Alec wants to quit acting and we learn ab bunch of dog training tricks in the process. Hil…

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1,050- The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews 2:14:14

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This episode was recorded on February 2nd, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews. https://bit.ly/42AWjHvBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 270 - Time with Tom 1:15:05

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In this episode, Jeff is joined by Tom Holbrook for another TIME WITH TOM. In this episode, they discuss Tom's transition out of bookstore ownership, what they've been reading and what they are learning from it, what issues their clients are facing, and what they are working on. To find Tom and work with him, go to: https://holbrookauthorservices.c…

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Ep 229 SLC Insider on Bronwyn Charges P1 & Lies, Deep Dive on Bravo Rogue Producer Patrick, RHOBH Exclusives, RHONJ Exclusives, RHOM Exclusives, Proof Beckham Cheated & The Baldwin's Ep 6 Tea 52:51

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Send us a text Hi guys, In lieu of a description because this episode is 2 hours and is packed full of gossip like a bunch of shows merged together. I'm going to drop time codes since this episode is so long and so good through out. I felt this was the only way to do it justice, I hope you listen to it through out the week. To sign up and listen to…

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1,049 - Oliver Wood, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dar Williams, TopHouse, and Cloud Cult 2:23:54

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This episode was recorded on January 26th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Oliver Wood, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dar Williams, TopHouse, and Cloud Cult. https://bit.ly/4hTzT8LBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 269 - How Perspective Changes a Scene 1:00:13

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with Author Don Elliot to talk about his epic fantasy series. They look at Don's opening scene and talk about how adding perspective increases the emotional impact of the scene. They also discuss how to plot a long series by starting with character growth. To find Don't work, check out https://donelliott.us/ For more…

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Ep 228 Lisa Rinna Attacks, RHOBH Garcelle Quitting Fall Out & Forbes Curse Strikes Again! 21:33

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Send us a text 21 minutes of today's full show in Patreon, link below. On today's podcast I tell you about 2 epic TRUE stories I learn in Kilkenny Ireland that will blow you away and it has a touch of paranormal, which I know you guys love. We then move on to my and others reactions to Lisa Rinna saying the fans pushed her off the RHOBH show, and I…

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1,048 - Kip Moore, Joy Clark, Brad Tursi, Andrew Marlin Stringband, and Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns with guest host David Mayfield 2:22:08

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This episode was recorded on December 8, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes SKip Moore, Joy Clark, Brad Tursi, Andrew Marlin Stringband, and Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns with guest host David Mayfield. bit.ly/4iwypCoBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 268 - Zen in the Art of Writing 1:17:23

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In this Joint with JP, Jeff and JP examine Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. They discuss Ray Bradbury's writing challenge, why someone should write, the role of plot in a story, and other nuggets from the book. For more on the craft of dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins

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Ep 227 Baldwin's Fame Game & Unlocking JFK Assassination Secrets POST Doc Dump #political #secrets 1:02:09

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Send us a text A 15 min sample of Ep 227, Trump's Justice Dept document drop of the JFK assassination from March 18, 2025, I do a segment on the juiciest observations of these files. I simplify what was important about these 18,000 pages recently released and the more exciting views on what secrets they held by who was mentioned in them and who was…

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1,047 - Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield Parade 2:30:05

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This episode was recorded on December 1st, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield Parade, with guest host Conor Knighton. http://bit.ly/3FLIixDBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode 267 - Tips on Editing Your Story 56:41

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with four authors for an "office hour." Office hours are times when members from the community come to ask a coach any questions they are struggling with. In this office hour, JP covers: --what are the most important rules to follow? --how do you edit a scene that is too long down t…

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Ep 226 Dorit's Stylist Answers Attack, Mauricio's Kiss & Ski Girl, PK's out, Lisa Barlow Contract, RHOC Exclusive Tea & Ghost Murder (ft Heather Marianna) 24:49

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Send us a text This is 24 minutes of an hour and half show. On today's show, I speak to Chris, RHOBH Dorit Kemsley's hair stylist she bashed on WWHL and ask the most important question to him. I also share the full audio he did not the one going on social and tell you the whole story cohesively in case you missed it. We discuss the setting of Mauri…

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Episode 266 - Plotting Long Story Lines and Finishing the Book 1:22:44

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In this episode, Jeff and Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm take questions from the community. They discuss how to manage beta readers, how to find the right developmental editor, what do you need to disclose to an editor about AI, large groups of people talking, and plotting long series. For more on the craft of writing, check out DialogueDoctor.co…

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Ep 225 Gene Hackman's Death Fears, RHONJ Regrets & Marriage, Diddy and Bankman, Celebrity Gifting Suite Stories, Behind the Velvet Betrayals (ft Heather Marianna) 42:31

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Send us a text 45 minutes of a 1 hour and 30 minute show link below to full show. On today’s show, we discuss all the weird respiratory illness upticks happening including now Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa who joins the group. It turns out Hantavirus turns into severe pneumonia. We discussed some of the Real Housewives of New Jersey gossip that…

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Episode 265 - Maintaining Emotional Impact with Laura Humm 1:07:46

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Scott Veatch to talk about his work in process. They dig deep into one of Scott's scenes to talk about maintaining the emotional impact of the scene, using emotion to communicate dialogue, maintaining consistency in inner thought, and more. For more on the craft of writing, che…

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Ep 224 Jlo's Stylist Death, RHONY Blind, Harry Hamlin's Secret, Giudice Jail Details, Baldwin's Bride Contract, Luis Ruelas new Business 14:44

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Send us a text We discuss the dangerous strains of flu and pneumonia going around, which I have and it is scary with young people like Jennifer Lopez hair stylist Jesus Guerrero dying from them, it's time to look at the CDC website. RHONY Reboot viral blind.I wonder if Lisa and her friend talk about Andy Cohen offering her coke? Joe Giudice goes in…

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