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
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 find out.
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.
Special Report: Wear the Mask
The question of the mask--why is it a question? Discuss.
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 friendship.
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!
Special Report: From the lockdown
My way of trying to make sense of crazy times.
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 72: Gwenda
This is a sad story of a young woman from my Kansas years.
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 69: A Holiday Greeting
This is a short little podcast with a holiday message!
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 Couture Patternmaking, as well as survival skills. A…
Episode 66: Boys' Shorts 6
Boys' Shorts 6 is about inspection stickers, motorcycle cops, and checkbooks.
Episode 65: The Journey of the Orchid Brooch
Sometimes we don't quite know in the moment, what a particular thing will mean over time. This story, of a piece of jewelry I made early in my career, illustrates one instance in my life, where the …