{"podcast":{"title":"SGP Radio","slug":"sgp-radio-6819259","podcast_index_feed_id":6819259,"rss_url":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/spreaker/shell529yna","website_url":"https://www.sgpradio.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c107e54205447e33e3d715b010d3e4c.jpg","author":"Gerald Roberts","episode_count":174,"summary":"A nonstop 24/7 broadcast and podcast radio station by Gerald Roberts. For bookings, guest spots, interviews and all other SGP Radio inquiries contact Gerald Roberts by emailing sgpradiostation@gmail.com. All content on SGP Radio ancillary and primary platforms are the original works of those associated with SGP Radio or third party content that SGP Radio has written consent to reproduce and redistribute. Recommendation: Must Be 18 years or older Advertising Disclaimer: Ads on our platforms don't inherently reflect the views of our company, affiliates or those associated with us. SGP Radio Hotline: 718-952-8034 or 917-283-8956 on WhatsApp Website: https://www.sgpradio.com Subscribe via rss: https://feeds.feedburner.com/spreaker/nxukjdl1rlo Follow us on Instant Gaming: https://www.instant-gaming.com/en/user/gamer-6c40398 Discount Referral Link: https://www.instant-gaming.com/?igr=gamer-6c40398 The future of business is yours to shape. Sign up for a free trial and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for $1/month on select plans. https://www.shopify.com/free-trial?irclickid=XXlXOUVWRxyKWtU3P3UCl0NxUks0eV0PNzh72o0&irgwc=1&partner=5996721&affpt=excluded&utm_channel=affiliates&utm_source=5996721-i…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T04:19:34.286617+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sgp-radio-6819259"},"episode":{"title":"Man vs. The Blank Page: Inside the Dystopian Mind of Author T.A. Thompson","slug":"man-vs-the-blank-page-inside-the-dystopian-mind-of-author-t-a-thompson","published_at":"2026-07-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sgp-radio-6819259/man-vs-the-blank-page-inside-the-dystopian-mind-of-author-t-a-thompson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sgp-radio-6819259","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-vs-the-blank-page-inside-the-dystopian-mind-of-author-t-a-thompson--72769963","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72769963/the_man_space_ta_thompsonmanspace340btf7x.mp3","summary":"What happens when society decides you're expendable the moment you turn 22? Author T.A. Thompson joins the Man Space Podcast to unpack The Mark, his gripping dystopian thriller that imagines a world where no one is expected to survive past their youth. From the biology course that sparked the idea to building an anti-hero readers can't help but root for, T.A. breaks down his unconventional writing process, his love of horror movies (with one very memorable exception), and how his day job in commercial insurance quietly fuels his darkest ideas. This episode digs into world-building without elders or institutions, writing a flawed female protagonist, and why some stories are better left for adults. Plus, a Lightning Round full of quick, honest answers and a heartfelt Last Word on believing in yourself enough to finally put your ideas into the world. Key Takeaways: Dystopian fiction can explore morality, mortality, and legacy while staying propulsive and fun Writing an anti-hero means embracing discomfort before readers find the redemption A career in underwriting can double as creative fuel for worst-case-scenario storytelling Outlines are optional — some writers discover the story as they go Believing in yourself is the first step to finishing (and sharing) creative work Grab The Mark on Amazon today and follow T.A. Thompson at tathompsonwriter.com. Subscribe to the Man Space Podcast for more author interviews, laughs, and real talk — new episodes drop every week.","meta_description":"What happens when society decides you're expendable the moment you turn 22? Author T.A. Thompson joins the Man Space Podcast to unpack The Mark, his gripp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3309,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sgp-radio-6819259/episodes/man-vs-the-blank-page-inside-the-dystopian-mind-of-author-t-a-thompson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sgp-radio-6819259/man-vs-the-blank-page-inside-the-dystopian-mind-of-author-t-a-thompson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}