The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
Enter a strange world of Blogs, Books, Podcasts, and More.
Interviews. Stories. Pop culture. The strange and amazing.
And all in a handy podcast.
In this podcast episode, host interviews Mark Benson, author of "Isaac and the Sky." The story follows a young boy whose worst day leads to fame after discovering a ninth planet. The discussion covers the book, the Artemis II mission, and Benson's role as a NASA/JPL ambassador.
Join arts educator Emily Hudson for a compelling discussion about art and its impact. Based in Flint, she shares her experiences as an artist and teacher, emphasizing the importance of inspiring children. The conversation highlights how creating food for loved ones can be seen as an art form. Don't miss it!
In this episode, the host discusses the evolution of conventions, the reasons for their rising costs, and the importance of preserving them. Listeners can find all episodes on their preferred podcasting platforms.
In a conversation with author Evan Kidwell, we explore his debut Young Adult fantasy novel "Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse." The discussion covers his journey to writing, sources of inspiration, and future projects. His book is available on Amazon and other booksellers.
In this episode, the host interviews author Monte Crabbs, who discusses his short story collection "The Drum Tech and Other Stories." A retired librarian and drummer, Crabbs offers a distinctive viewpoint on his eerie and unusual narratives. For more details, visit http://www.montecrabbs.com.
Author JD Barker discusses the release of the first book in a prequel trilogy to his popular 4MK series. The conversation covers his writing process, book promotion strategies, and his work with parents of autistic children. Listeners can find more information about JD Barker at jdbarker.com.
In this episode, Michigan author Peggy Christie discusses her experiences as a writer and movie reviewer. A member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, Christie shares insights about her craft, and her work can be found at themonkeyisin.com.
In this episode of the Spooky Chris Podcast, the host discusses the finale of "Stranger Things," examining its cultural impact and the evolving perceptions of fans throughout the series. Listeners can find more podcasts, interviews, reviews, and links to books at spookychris.com.
The author shares a personal list of favorite movies from 2025, noting these films are based on viewings so far and do not encompass every anticipated favorite. The invitation is extended for readers to join in exploring some of the year's standout cinematic experiences.
In this episode, I interview author Michal Bardavid about her book "Becoming a Peacock: Strut Yourself into Self-Love." We discuss the themes and insights of her work, highlighting its value in promoting self-love. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.com.
On this episode I have another great conversation with author JC Vande Zande, who returns to talk about his newest novel: "Blood on the Witness Tree," a sequel to "The Dance of Rotten Sticks." It's a great conversation that gets into book promotion, how Van writes, the new book, and his advice for someone interested in writing.
As more information comes out about when the people of Flint may see payouts from the Flint Water Crisis, the stark reality of what that looks like becomes clear.
In a discussion with author Jeff Gibbons, we explore the impact of AI on our interactions and work dynamics, alongside insights from his new book, "Critical Intelligence: Strengthening Human Thinking in the Age of AI." For more podcasts, visit spookychris.com.