All Grown Up Now
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All Grown Up Now
ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York C...
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Episode 99: The Walk
It's amazing when a remark from years ago is suddenly remembered, and now makes more sense.
Episode 98: A dream as a git to the future, part 2
In the first podcast on a dream as a gift to the future, I began talking about this idea. In my life, it has played out again recently.
Episode 97: Stalked by Betsey Johnson
A short amusing holiday story involving celebrity sightings.
Episode 95: The End of the World
An incident from my childhood spurred a seemingly irrational fear, that has come back to haunt me these days.
Special Report: Who's Wilbur?
Wilbur Dean King didn't get much play in previous episodes, but he still looms as an important figure in my childhood. Here is his story.
Episode 93: No Regrets, Just Gratitude
A recent visit to Oklahoma City cemented in my mind, that the big choices I’ve made in my life were good ones.
Special Report: At My Peril
A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.
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Special Report: At My Peril
A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.
Episode 92: Lorie's Gift
Gifts come in many forms. My cousin Lorie, who passed in late November, gave me a priceless gift. This is her story.
Episode 91: The Ripple Effect
This long-form episode allows me to pay hommage to a dear departed friend, Norma Tringali. It also allows me to share one of the most important lesson...
Episode 89: Spheres of Influence
It's interesting to observe the effects of people when they are the center of a sphere of influence.
Episode 88: The Bishop's Pockets
In this episode our hero ponders if one could be charged as an accessory to a crime, for making accessories?
Episode 87: Daisy the Wonder Dog!
The daffodils in bloom this spring remind me of Daisy. I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted anoth...
Episode 86: Becoming a Hip Hop Star
This is the story of my small burst of stardom as a hip hop video extra.
Episode 85: The Valentine's Day Jinx
This is a reprise of an earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy!
One time can jinx a day for years.
This is a reprise of an earlie...
Episode 84: The Go-See
A short funny story to distract us all from what's going on in the news.
Episode 82: The White Cow
This is a short story of a college writing assignment as an epiphany.
Episode 81: A Dream as a Gift to the Future
Sometimes a gift is more than a gift, and a dream can travel into the future.
Summer Re-run: Jet Set, Starring Patty
There are many strong women who populate my life. One of them is a gal named Patty. Here's her story!
Special Report: Don't Ask!
In this Special Report, I tell you all, and remind myself, that when turbulent times are upon us, to NOT ask--"what else can happen?" Because you'll f...
Episode 80: The Week That Was, 1982
This is a tale of one person's choice of how to deal with the question of sexual harassment in order to advance a career.
Episode 79: Death of a Friendship
I don't give up on friendships easily, but sometimes it's necessary. This is the story of Gretchen (not her real name), and the history of a friendshi...
Episode 78: Recognition in the Big City
This was a heartwarming moment from my early days in New York--it made me not feel so alone or anonymous.
Episode 77: Stalked by Betsey Johnson
This is a short tale of my one and only encounter with a fashion icon.
To all my listeners, please stay in and stay safe!
Episode 76: The Sunday Afternoon Lecture
This is a short story about a humorous thing that happened at a Sunday lecture.
Episode 75: Alliteration
A short podcast because everyone needs a good laugh in these strange times.
Episode 74: A Story about Andrew
Hangry is a word used to describe someone who is hungry and irritable. Andrew does hangry in the most charming way!
Episode 73: An Answered Prayer
This episode tells of an epiphany I had in Paris in 1995, that influenced the direction of my work for years to come.
Episode 71: My Athletic Ability
This is a little reflection on my particular athletic ability, discovered at Gay Boy Summer Camp.
Episode 70: The Intern
When I talk to my students at FIT, I refer to Shelley as the Gold Standard, as far as interns go. Here's her story.
Episode 68: Daisy the Wonder Dog!
I've only had one dog, which raised the bar so high for fabulous dogs, I've never wanted another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of my life...
Episode 67: Hommage to a powerful woman
This is an hommage to another of the powerful women who have influenced my life and career. Simmin (pronounced "Simone") Sethna taught me French Cout...
Episode 66: Boys' Shorts 6
Boys' Shorts 6 is about inspection stickers, motorcycle cops, and checkbooks.