The Premise
Here on The Premise Jeniffer and Chad Thompson talk to storytellers of all types. From authors to musicians, poets, screenwriters, and comedians we get down to the tiny grain of sand that becomes a pearl—getting to the story behind the storyteller.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
022 - Carlos De Los Rios - Screenplay Writer, Author, Poet
In today’s episode Jeniffer and Chad talk with Carlos De Los Rios about Hollywood insider stuff, how he came into screenwriting, and some of the work he’s done. They get into some details of his firs…
021 - Jason Stanley - Philosopher, Author - How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them
Today’s episode is a conversation in partnership with Warwick’s Books. Jeniffer talks with Jason Stanley about his latest book, How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them. Stanley is a Professor …
020 - Mark Coker - Founder of Smashwords and Author
Mark Coker, founder of the ebook publishing and distribution platform, Smashwords talks with Jeniffer and Chad about the world of Indie publishing. He tells them about why and how he started Smashwor…
019 - Keith Rosson - Author - Road Seven
In this episode Author and Artist, Keith Rosson chats with Jeniffer and Chad about his latest novel, Road Seven; a genre-bending mix of character driven literary fiction and Sci-Fi/fantasy. There's …
018 - Creativity in the Time of COVID-19 with Marni Freedman
Marni Freedman, writing coach and co-founder of the San Diego Writer's Festival joins Jeniffer and Chad to discuss how physical distancing and Covid-19 challenges us and how we can respond. Marni dis…
017 - Jerry Yudelson - Author - The Godfather of Green: An Eco-Spiritual Memoir
Today on The Premise Chad and Jeniffer talk to Jerry Yudelson about his role in the first Earth Day, his newest book, "The Godfather of Green", and how we can look to other cultures and even the pas…
016 - Jeff Ourvan - Literary Agent, Author, Writing Coach, and Attorney (but we'll let that last one slide)
Jeniffer and Chad talk with Jeff Ourvan in this episode. Jeff is currently a literary agent, writer and writing coach. They talk about his past as a corporate attorney, the wonder of rocks and fishin…
015 - Eilene Zimmerman - Author Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy
Eilene Zimmerman, long-time journalist and contributor to The New York Times talks with Jeniffer and Chad about her new memoir, Smacked:A Story of White Collar Ambition, Addiction and Tragedy. Eilene…
Bonus Episode - Warwick's Bookstore Hot Picks for the Lock Down
While Warwick's may have canceled their in-house author events, they're still shipping books. Help independent bookstores and keep yourself safe and entertained in these unsure times.
014 - Elise Capron - Agent at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Elise is most interested in well-written narrative non-fiction (particularly trade-friendly history, cultural studies, and science) as well as character-driven literary fiction.
Some of Elise's repres…
013 - Tavia Gilbert - Audio Book Narrator, Writer, Producer and Performer
Jeniffer and Chad talk to Audio Book Narrator, Writer and Performer Tavia Gilbert. They discuss her background in theater and how one ah-ha moment sparked her passion. She tells them how she got her…
012 - Dr. Gloria Chance - Psychologist, Author, Innovation & Creativity Expert
Dr. Gloria Chance is a Creative/Expressive Arts and Peak Performance Psychologist and the Founder, CEO The Mousai Group. In this episode Jeniffer and Chad talk with her about her work bringing art an…
011 - Brooke Warner - Founder She Writes Press
Brooke Warner is publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress, president of Warner Coaching Inc. and the author of Write On, Sisters!, Green-light Your Book, and What’s Your Book? She's also a TEDx s…
010 - Susan Blackwell - Broadway, film & TV actor, Playwright
Susan Blackwell is a Broadway and TV actor, who is also a playwright and host of the talk show, Side by Side by Susan Blackwell. Chad and Jeniffer talk with her about some of the outrageous things sh…
009 - Lisa See - Bestselling Author
Prolific writer and author of the NYT Bestseller, Shanghai Girls, Lisa See talks with Jeniffer and Chad about how she began writing books and how those humble aspirational beginnings turned into a li…
008 - Marika Flatt - Publicist PR By the Book
Marika Flatt, Founder of PR By the Book, a book publicity firm, and Travel Editor for Texas Lifestyle Magazine talks with Jeniffer and Chad about her path to the world of publicity. You'll learn what…
007 - Belo Cipriani - Founder of Oleb Books
In this episode, Jeniffer and Chad have the pleasure of talking with Belo Cipriani, Founder of Oleb Books, Oleb Media and the author of the memoir, Blind. Belo is also an equal rights advocate, journ…
Bonus Episode - Joe Ide Interview
Check out Joe's website at: https://www.joeide.com/
He'll also be at the San Diego Writers Festival on April 4th 2020
https://sandiegowritersfestival.com/
006 - Mara Altman - Author of Gross Anatomy
Check out Mara's website at http://www.mara-altman.com/
Check out Mara's hilarious videos here: http://bit.ly/2Si18jx
005 - Dr. Nan Wise - Why Good Sex Matters
Check out Dr. Nan Wise at: https://askdoctornan.com/