Quixotic Heights Podcast

05/06/2026

Join us for a new episode this Sunday, May 10th, as we talk with William Bernhardt—an award-winning author of more than sixty books, a master of legal thrillers, and a passionate advocate for writers around the world. From bestselling novels to shaping the next generation of storytellers through WriterCon, his impact on the literary landscape is both profound and far-reaching. We’ll be diving into his latest work, The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon, and dissecting his career. Plus, we'll have a promo code for WriterCon registration. You don't want to miss it!

04/29/2026

Sunday’s guest is a man who has lived at the intersection of faith, service, and storytelling. Keith Madsen Author is a semi-retired minister, an AmeriCorps worker, a mentor to young minds through chess, and an author whose work dares to confront life’s hardest realities while still holding onto hope.

From building schools in Haiti to educating communities about the opioid epidemic, Keith has seen firsthand the brokenness in the world—and yet, through his writing, he invites us to believe in something more. His stories don’t shy away from loss or suffering. Instead, they transform those moments into seeds of renewal, redemption, and resurrection.

With four published novels through Quill Hawk Publishing—The Sons and Daughters of Toussaint, Searching for Eden, The Bridles of Armageddon, and Fallen Angels—Keith challenges us to ask: What if the world can be better than it is? And what role do we play in that transformation?

This is a conversation about truth, faith, loss, and the quiet, powerful ways hope refuses to die.

04/22/2026

Our next guest this Sunday, April 26, is Charlie Peters. He has lived a story shaped by discipline, disruption, and ultimately, deep healing.

Charlie was once an Olympic hopeful, a young man driven by purpose and promise—until his path was abruptly altered by the Vietnam War. Like so many who served, he returned home carrying invisible wounds, navigating the long and often lonely road of healing from PTSD. But Charlie’s story doesn’t end there—it evolves.

Through poetry, he found a voice for the pain that words alone couldn’t capture. His book, Returning Vet’s Saga: The Healing Power of Poetry, stands as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of creative expression.

And just when you think you understand the arc of his life, another chapter emerges. At age 50, Charlie discovered that the identity he had always known wasn’t the full truth. The name he carried, the family he believed was his own—none of it was what it seemed.

From a student who once struggled in school to a published author, from craftsman to creator, from searching to self-discovery—Charlie’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your story.

04/13/2026

Sunday's guest on the is a man whose life reads like an epic — from artillery officer stationed at the formidable Se La Pass along the India–China border, to entrepreneur, scholar, and architect of sweeping social reform. is the author of Mountains to Cross and Founder and CEO of

After serving in the Indian Army, Dr. Abraham George moved to the United States, earning two master’s degrees and a PhD in business administration from New York University. He built a successful entrepreneurial career spanning nearly twenty-five years — only to walk away from it and return to India with a singular mission: to confront entrenched discrimination and expand opportunity for the nation’s most marginalized communities.

His work has led to the creation of transformative educational institutions, a rural hospital serving fifteen villages, and pioneering environmental health advocacy that helped remove lead from gasoline across India in April 2000 — a landmark public health achievement. He has served on the boards of Human Rights Watch and the International Center for Journalists, and he is the recipient of the prestigious Hind Rattan.

But beyond the accolades and institutions is a deeper story — about courage, conscience, and what it means to redefine success.

04/06/2026

04/01/2026

This Sunday, April 5, J Hall with the Okie Bookcast joins us on Quixotic Heights.

J has made it his mission to connect readers and storytellers with the community. He is an author, educator, and the host and producer of the Okie Bookcast, a show dedicated to introducing curious readers to their next great read. Since launching the podcast in 2021, he has released more than 150 episodes, interviewing authors across genres and building a vibrant literary space rooted right in Oklahoma.

In 2026, he expanded that mission by launching Read LOKal, a platform that champions Oklahoma authors and booksellers and strengthens the state’s literary ecosystem.

Beyond podcasting, J is the author of "God Help Me! I’m a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need" and "College Unpacked: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Preparing For, and Excelling in College."

Professionally, he serves as Dean of Social Sciences at Oklahoma City Community College, where he works daily at the intersection of education, mentorship, and lifelong learning.

For more information, visit okiebookcast.com and jhallwriter.com.

You can also follow him via on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

03/25/2026

Join us on Sunday, March 29, when we talk to someone who has been on the front lines of the hiring world for years. Frances Moore is a seasoned career consultant and recruiter who has reviewed thousands of resumes, conducted countless interviews, and coached professionals at every stage of their careers on how to land not just a job, but the right job.

She has seen what works, what fails, and what truly makes a candidate unforgettable. In a world where algorithms screen resumes before humans ever see them, where competition is fierce, and attention spans are short, Frances brings clarity, strategy, and hard-earned wisdom.

Frances Moore is a seasoned Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader with extensive experience driving impactful recruitment strategies and optimizing HR operations across corporate, government, and entrepreneurial environments. Known for her people-first approach, she is a trusted advisor to both organizations and job seekers. Frances has led large-scale hiring initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, bringing a powerful blend of corporate expertise, entrepreneurial insight, and a passion for education. She is recognized for building strong, long-lasting relationships grounded in transparency, trust, and integrity. Whether delivering strategic workforce solutions or coaching individuals through career transitions, Frances leads with compassion, clarity, and a steadfast commitment to helping people and businesses grow with purpose.

Email Frances at [email protected]

03/18/2026

Next up on Sunday, March 22, is a guest who might just change the way you think about two things you probably don’t put in the same sentence: laughter and worms.

Cathy Nesbitt is a self-proclaimed Laughter Ambassador, leading online laughter clubs and embracing laughter yoga to help people reduce stress, boost resilience, and reconnect with joy. But she’s also been selling worms by the pound for more than 20 years as the founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters, helping people turn kitchen scraps into living soil through indoor vermicomposting.

It may sound quirky at first — but Cathy’s mission is deeply serious: healthier soil, less waste, stronger communities, and a more hopeful planet.

Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate dedicated to promoting joy and vitality through laughter and energy techniques. Cathy is a Laughter Yoga Teacher appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by the founder of Laughter Yoga. She incorporates tapping, brain gym, and other healing modalities to help people get out of stress and into joy. When we feel good, we do good, and she inspires others to lead a more joyful and fulfilling life.

Cathy is also the founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002) and Cathy’s Sprouters

https://www.cathyscomposters.com/
https://www.cathysclub.com/
https://www.cathyssprouters.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/
https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559438955975

Cathy's Chuckle Club (est. June 2020)
9:30 AM Eastern Time, Every Tuesday
30 minutes of super fun, free, self-care.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_s

03/11/2026

Join us on March 15 for a conversation with Renee Hill, a woman who turned a life-altering diagnosis into a creative awakening.

When Renée Hill was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn’t retreat from life — she leaned into it. In the midst of treatment, uncertainty, and fear, she made a bold decision: she would finally get serious about writing. What began as a deeply personal distraction became something far more powerful.

Her first book, BOBBY & PATRICIA JO, was written as a gift for her mother’s 90th birthday — a tribute to legacy, love, and the sacred gift of still being here. Her second book, B0UND, continues her journey as a storyteller unafraid to explore what holds us captive and what sets us free.

Renée Hill is a member of the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc. and Invite to Write.

B0UND is Renée Hill’s second book, but she has always enjoyed putting words together, beginning with her 20-year career in local radio as an on-air personality, on stage in local theater, singing with choral groups like Steadfast Love, a brief stint in newspaper, and finally her work in pr***en ministry, where she wrote much of the curriculum and taught young people for over 23 years.

These days, Renée spends most afternoons in her writing nook with a cup of Earl Grey, typing away on her computer. She is also a very active wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her family, getting together with friends, gardening, playing her guitar, and wrestling with her miniature poodle.

https://quillhawkpublishing.com/pages/author/renee-hill
https://www.facebook.com/reneehillwrites
https://www.instagram.com/reneehillwrites/

03/07/2026

Our conversation with Romantasy writer Jenn Lees comes out on Sunday. Watch it on Spotify or YouTube! Also available on Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio!