{"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":43,"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":"2026-06-16T12:19:10.477778+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955"},"episode":{"title":"The Fatherly Voice Behind 70+ Audiobooks: John Hopkinson","slug":"the-fatherly-voice-behind-70-audiobooks-john-hopkinson","published_at":"2026-05-18T21:49:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/the-fatherly-voice-behind-70-audiobooks-john-hopkinson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955","url":"https://jamesrcheatham.podbean.com/e/the-fatherly-voice-behind-70-audiobooks-john-hopkinson/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uzzgubc7ea4vt2s8/Episode_3_19.mp3","summary":"Join us for a warm and insightful conversation with veteran audiobook narrator John Hopkinson. With over 70 titles narrated, John is beloved for his rich, resonant voice that listeners describe as a “fatherly embrace of wisdom.” A devoted dad of eight and grandpa of seven, he brings heart, depth, and authenticity to every project. In this episode, John shares his journey into narration, his preparation process inside the booth, and how he builds suspense in thrillers while delivering clarity and impact in non-fiction, biographies, and faith-based works. We explore character development, industry trends, the future of human narration in the age of AI, and what aspiring narrators and authors need to know to succeed. Whether you’re an audiobook enthusiast, writer, or someone curious about the craft behind the voices you love, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, personal stories, and a genuine love for storytelling. Tune in now and discover what it really takes to bring books to life through the power of voice. Check out John's work on his website! https://www.johnhopkinson.com Be sure to join my Discord server here: https://discord.gg/6JKxwNQQJc #AudiobookNarrator #Audiobooks #Podcast #Narration #VoiceActor #AudiobookProduction #Storytelling #MysteryThriller #NonFiction #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #BehindTheMic #Fatherhood #BookLovers","meta_description":"Join us for a warm and insightful conversation with veteran audiobook narrator John Hopkinson. With over 70 titles narrated, John is beloved for his rich,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2667,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/episodes/the-fatherly-voice-behind-70-audiobooks-john-hopkinson/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/the-fatherly-voice-behind-70-audiobooks-john-hopkinson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}