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 City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a “grown-up”, and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story.
All Grown Up Now is the story of a life, seen through the framework of a friendship. Written like a novel, the story follows two main characters, Ken, and Mark, on a fast-paced romp through the 1980's and early 90's, blazing a path through retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, infidelity, domestic violence, kidnapping, and one kidnapping. (Really.)
While it runs from the 1980's to early 90's, this isn't a story that runs in a straight line--the story itself serves somewhat as a string for "beads", episodes which are flashbacks and detours that relate back to the story at hand—the story of how Ken becomes a “grown-up”.
All Grown Up Now: A Friendship in Three acts, available as a printed book, or an eBook, on Amazon.com.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
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 96: Making Things
And yes indeed, this is the point--craft as my salvation.
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.
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 lessons I learned from her.
Episode 90: Telephone Etiquette
Just because someone answers, doesn't mean they can talk!
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 another. Her name was Daisy, and she was the love of …
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 earlier podcast, after many requests. So enjoy!
Episode 84: The Go-See
A short funny story to distract us all from what's going on in the news.
Episode 83: Thoughts on the holidays
But is it? A holiday wish for all of my listeners.
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.