{"podcast":{"title":"Idiosyncratic Fables","slug":"idiosyncratic-fables-7086955","podcast_index_feed_id":7086955,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/jamesrcheatham/feed.xml","website_url":"https://jamesrcheatham.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7469058/Idiosyncratic.png","author":"James R. Cheatham","episode_count":59,"summary":"Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone is worthy to be heard. I not only want to hear your story, but I want to give you an opportunity to share it. Whether it’s a story that’s personal to you, or if you have a story you want to read, I want you to have the freedom to share it.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T20:17:40.969282+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955"},"episode":{"title":"Bacon, Battles & Big Magic: Interview with Fantasy Author Frank Morin","slug":"bacon-battles-big-magic-interview-with-fantasy-author-frank-morin","published_at":"2026-08-20T22:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/bacon-battles-big-magic-interview-with-fantasy-author-frank-morin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955","url":"https://jamesrcheatham.podbean.com/e/bacon-battles-big-magic-interview-with-fantasy-author-frank-morin/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fpupwc4dmmsxxe2y/Episode_3_34.mp3","summary":"Join me for a fun and action-packed conversation with fantasy author Frank Morin! Best known for his epic teen fantasy series The Petralist — full of explosive magic, high-stakes adventure, and brilliant humor — Frank also delights readers with quirky, fast-paced tales like Bacon Master of the Apocalypse and the gods of the Pantryon. In this episode, we explore his creative journey, the inspiration behind his wildly imaginative worlds, how he blends humor with heart-pounding action, his love of outdoor adventures and research trips, and what’s coming next for fans. Whether you’re a longtime Petralist fan or new to his stories, this interview is packed with laughs, storytelling insights, and plenty of book recommendations. Grab your favorite snack (bacon encouraged), settle in, and get ready for a fantastic ride through magic, mayhem, and memorable characters! https://discord.gg/6JKxwNQQJc #FantasyBooks #AuthorInterview #ThePetralist #BaconMasterOfTheApocalypse #FantasyAuthor #EpicFantasy #BookPodcast #IndieAuthor #WritingJourney #QuirkyFantasy","meta_description":"Join me for a fun and action-packed conversation with fantasy author Frank Morin! Best known for his epic teen fantasy series The Petralist — full of expl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2633,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/episodes/bacon-battles-big-magic-interview-with-fantasy-author-frank-morin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/bacon-battles-big-magic-interview-with-fantasy-author-frank-morin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}