What Genre Is Your Book... and Does It Matter?
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SHOW NOTES: What genre is your book? It sounds like a simple question… until your book refuses to fit neatly into one box. In this episode, I explore what genres actually do, the difference between genre and audience, why genre matters when choosing BISAC categories and keywords, and what happens when your stories cross genre lines. I also tackle a question I’m confronting in my own writing journey: Should authors write to market and stay in one recognizable genre—or let each story decide what it wants to become? Because genre can help readers find your book. But does it have to...
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They Loved Your Book! Now Here Comes the Invoice
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SHOW NOTES: You launched your book! Congratulations! And apparently… everyone has been waiting for this moment so they can help you. Podcast bookings. Book clubs. Trailers. Marketing packages. Friendly messages from fellow authors who—four DMs later—just happen to know someone who can promote your book. Some of that interest is genuine. Some of it is simply sales wearing a friendly face. In this episode, I share some of the offers that started appearing after I launched Veiled Halos—including a podcast pitch for the ballerina book I never wrote—and what I’ve learned about...
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Gulf Coast Sports Show 101526
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Gulf Coast Sports Report 101526 Season 17, Episode 10 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle SHOW NOTES Chris Doelle and Mike Forman preview a consequential week of Texas Gulf Coast high school football as district play reaches a critical juncture. With playoff positioning, district titles, and home-field advantage on the line, the hosts analyze key recaps from last week and break down marquee matchups across the region. RECENT GAME REVIEWS Bay City vs. Sealy: Bay City impressed in their victory as QB Kimarian Wiggins effectively passed the ball, a talented sophomore class stepped...
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Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics Show 101526
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Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics Show 101526 Season 1, Episode 8 brought to you by Chris Doelle sits down to discuss Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics with their Athletic Director, Bo Robinson. SPONSORSHIP: If you'd like to find out how to sponsor an upcoming episode, and we get you out there!
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Calallen Football Show 101426
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Calallen Football 101426 Season 3, Episode 8 brought to you by Chris Doelle sits down to discuss the Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats with their head coach, Charlie Reeve. SPONSORSHIP: If you'd like to find out how to sponsor an upcoming episode, and we get you out there! Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say!
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THSCA and AFCA- Collaboration to Help Football Coach
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THSCA and AFCA- Collaboration to Help Football Coach Season 7 Episode 5 SHOW NOTES: Craig Bohls, executive director of the American Football Coaches Association and a five-time national championship coach, joins The Coach’s Call to discuss the changing landscape of college and high school football. Bohl shares how his role with the AFCA has expanded beyond coaching education into advocacy, legislation, recruiting, NIL, and protecting coaches and student-athletes. The conversation also highlights new opportunities for high school coaches through AFCA membership, upcoming convention...
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Third Coast Gridiron 101526
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Third Coast Gridiron 101526 Season 7, Episode 8 Marc Henry gives you all the scoop - everything you need to know about Houston area high school football. Twitter: Subscribe on these great podcasting platforms: Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say!
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Huntsville Football 101426
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Huntsville Football 101426 Season 2, Episode 8 brought to you by Chris Doelle sits down to discuss Huntsville Football with their head coach, Todd Moebes. SPONSORSHIP: If you'd like to find out how to sponsor an upcoming episode, and we get you out there. Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say!
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Lovejoy Football 101426
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Lovejoy Football 101426 Season 2, Episode 8 Chris Doelle sits down to discuss Lovejoy Football with their head coach, Todd Dodge. SPONSORSHIP: If you'd like to find out how to sponsor an upcoming episode, and we get you out there. Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say!
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This Week in Victoria 1014726
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This Week in Victoria 101426 Season 17, Episode 9 Stephanie Nalls and Chris Doelle give you the rundown of all the events happening in the Crossroads this week. Chris and Stephanie encourage everyone to go out and support the sponsors and local events mentioned. Theme music is Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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S05E01 - Richard Bronson - From Wolfpack to Redemption
Episode Summary
Beyond the Wolf: Richard Bronson on Karma, Humility, and Second Chances
In the season five premiere, Chris Doelle sits down with Richard Bronson, a former partner at the infamous Stratton Oakmont firm. Richard shares a raw and honest account of his time in the "Wolfpack," the psychological toll of illegal success, and his transformative journey from a federal prison cell to becoming a leading social entrepreneur in the tech world.
The "Wolf" Era vs. Reality
Richard discusses his role in the criminal enterprise depicted in The Wolf of Wall Street, noting that while the film glamorized the debauchery, it often missed the disrespectful ethos and the harm caused to others. He details the mechanics of their "pump and dump" schemes and the "buy or die" culture that fueled their rapid ascent. Richard is candid about his own behavior during this time, admitting he was "an asshole" who used drugs like Quaaludes to medicate away the "cognitive dissonance" of being a good person doing bad things.
The Breaking Point and Prison
Despite the Ferraris, mansions, and Rolexes, Richard reveals he was "miserable" and actually welcomed the knock on the door from federal agents. He explains how prison provided a desperate lesson in humility, particularly while scrubbing 100 toilets a day, which stripped away his ego and his "big shot" identity.
The Path to Redemption
After leaving prison destitute and homeless, Richard sought to find a career where his criminal record was an asset rather than an impediment. This led to a remarkable second act:
• Y Combinator: At 55, with no technical background and a criminal record, Richard was recruited by Sam Altman to join the world’s preeminent tech accelerator.
• 70 Million Jobs: He founded a successful company that helped thousands of people with records find employment.
• Commissary Club: His current venture uses AI to help marginalized groups—including those with records, immigrants, and seniors—navigate the complexities of applying for jobs, housing, and benefits.
Key Life Lessons
Richard shares his philosophy on karma and his desire to "balance the karmic scale" through his current work. His advice to his younger self and other entrepreneurs is to "swing for the seats" by taking risks, but to avoid shortcuts and illegal acts that make victories feel hollow. He emphasizes the importance of patience and letting "serendipity play out".
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