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  • Is AI Killing the Book, or Saving It? The Debate Every Writer Needs to Hear (feat. Mykyta Chernenko)
    Oct 19 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Mykyta Chernenko.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Mykyta is the co-founder and head of engineering at AIWriteBook, an AI tool that helps people go from an idea to a finished book, and the author of two books himself. More than 14,000 people have started a book on AIWriteBook, writing over 240 million words and around 4,500 finished manuscripts.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Mykyta, go to his social media pages and website.

    Website | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn


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    Click the links below to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content!

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    28 min
  • The Story Behind the Story: A Lifetime of Chasing Imagination (feat. Chad Martin)
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Chad Martin.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Chad an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, certified personal trainer, internet radio station owner, and professional wrestler, and while those careers may seem unrelated at first glance, they've all been driven by the same passion: connecting with people.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Chad, check out his website, podcast, and social media pages.

    Website | Podcast | Facebook | YouTube

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    37 min
  • The Truth About Being a Sci-fi Author (feat. Caleb Strul)
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Caleb Strul.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Caleb is author of such novels as The Ancient Ones, CONNECTIVITY, and Papillon IV as well as the founder of Odom’s Library. Additionally, he has in print the short story The Last Trucker and three novellas: Spinners, Forget the Complex, and What Grows from the Stump of a Tree? His short play Leading the Blind was produced in Los Angeles by the former artist organization ImageneseFree. And his three Minuet short films as well as the animated feature screenplay for Critter Crossinghave received awards and recognition at multiple festivals in California and around the world.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Caleb, go to his website and follow his social media pages.

    Website | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Threads


    Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads⁠⁠⁠


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    39 min
  • Fitness Over 50, 60, 70 & Beyond (feat. Michael Guadagnino)
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Michael Gaudagnino.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Michael is a chiropractic physician, lifelong health advocate, and author of the bestselling book Fitness Over 50, 60, 70 & Beyond. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has trained in martial arts since a young age, earning a black belt that instilled discipline and resilience early on.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Michael, go to his website and his social media pages.

    Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok


    Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads⁠⁠


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    For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

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    23 min
  • Author Tips (feat. Garrett Sutton)
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Garrett Sutton.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Garrett is the Corporate Director Founder, Sutton Law Founder, Award-Winning Author of 11 books, Asset Protection Attorney and Rich Dad's 25-Year Legal Architect of Business Protection and trusted advisor to Robert Kiyosaki (“Rich Dad Poor Dad”).

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Garrett, go to his website https://www.corporatedirect.com/


    Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads⁠


    Click the links below to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content!

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    For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

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    30 min
  • If You Haven’t Written Your Book Yet, You’d Better Start Now (feat. Larry F. Sommers)
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Larry Summers.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Larry is the author of THE PRICE OF PASSAGE, a historical novel about Norwegian immigrants and fugitive slaves in the years leading into the American Civil War. He has also written a middle-grade book, IZZY STRIKES GOLD!, a coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old boy in 1957, the year of Sputnik. He also speaks at writers' events and coaches fellow writers looking to improve their stories.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Larry, go to his website and Facebook page.

    Website | Facebook


    Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads


    Click the links below to learn more about this podcast and my other podcasts, plus additional information and content!

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    For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: southernreadspod@gmail.com

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    36 min
  • The Transformative Power of Imagination (feat. Christopher Kaufman)
    Sep 17 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Christopher Kaufman.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Christopher is a creative artist and a storyteller. He creates books with vivid audio albums filled with cinematic/symphonic music, narration and sound design. He believes in the transformative power of imagination and that it has been degraded by modern life.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more, go to https://christopherkaufmanauthor.com or by following his social media pages.

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talesoftheoceancity
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC011KhZ2u1irzjnQ_A2Uezg
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaufmantales/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chkaufman/


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    29 min
  • The American Revolution Started Earlier Than You Think (feat. Joe Wearmouth)
    Sep 17 2026

    In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Joe Wearmouth.

    | Guest Highlight |

    Joe is a recovering trial attorney turned historical novelist. After spending almost two decades in the courtroom, he decided to commit the rest of his life to doing what he loves. He's now finishing a master's degree in history from Harvard University, spending his afternoons with our country's founding fathers, and writing historical novels about their lives.

    | Where to Connect |

    To learn more about Joe, go to https://www.joewearmouth.com/ or by following his social media pages.

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.wearmouth/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewriteshistory/?hl=en
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joewriteshistory
    • Substack: https://substack.com/@joewearmouth


    Want to be a guest on Southern Reads? Send Noah May a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/southernreads


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    32 min