In Other Words Podcast

08/11/2026

NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED!

If you love theatre, creativity, or a good behind‑the‑scenes story, this one is unmissable.

We’re sitting down with William Symington — the scenic designer, production leader, and educator who’s shaped over 200 productions and helped build major theatre programs at ASU and GCU. His fingerprints are all over the Southwest’s performing arts world… and today, he’s telling us how it all happened.

In this episode:
• How world‑class scenic design actually comes together
• The wildest challenges from decades in production
• What students really need to succeed in theatre & entertainment
• The future of live events, themed spaces, and emerging media
• The creative mindset that keeps him inspired after 30+ years

If you’re a maker, a dreamer, a theatre kid at heart, or someone who loves hearing from people who build entire worlds from scratch — you’re going to be obsessed with this conversation.

07/14/2026

New episode is live! We’re talking about AI in writing — why Crimson Crow Press doesn’t accept AI‑generated manuscripts, why human creativity matters, and why we want to see your messy.
Plus: website overhaul news, open submissions, upcoming workshops, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at everything happening at CCP right now.
A LOT is happening fast… and we’re keeping up. Watch the full episode now on YouTube. https://youtu.be/rKqVt6KFxM8

06/29/2026

On this episode of In Other Words Podcast, Pam, Jan, Val, and Karen sit down with Dawn Parks—an elementary teacher, marathon‑training runner, avid baker, and middle‑grade author who came out publicly as transgender in 2025, becoming one of the only openly trans elementary teachers in Iowa.

With nearly 30 years in the classroom, Dawn has witnessed firsthand the challenges today’s kids face. That experience shapes her writing: honest, compassionate middle‑grade fiction that doesn’t shy away from tough subjects. She has published three novels so far.

In this conversation, Dawn shares what it was like to come out publicly as a teacher, how running and biking help her navigate life, why she loves baking pies, and how writing stories for young readers has become a powerful way to support kids who are searching for belonging, identity, and hope.

It’s a warm, thoughtful, deeply human episode about authenticity, resilience, and the importance of writing about real life situations in children’s literature.

Watch, listen, and join the conversation.

On this episode of In Other Words Podcast, Pam, Jan, Val, and Karen...

06/15/2026

Our newest episode of In Other Words Podcast is now live on YouTube!

This week, Jan, Val, Karen, and Pam sit down with two incredible leaders from the Des Moines Pride Center — longtime LGBTQIA+ advocate Rick Miller and Pride Center President Sarah High.

We talk about the brand‑new Rick Miller LGBTQ Library, the importance of preserving q***r history in Iowa, mental health and crisis support, and the work happening every day to build safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ Iowans.

This is a powerful, heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/0y0gZ45hOLY?si=fyU6wtDP9_Oi7mv3
Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

06/01/2026

We are excited to announce our official website launch!

Crimson Crow Press is proud to announce the official launch of our new website—a home built for storytellers, readers, and the creative community we serve. This platform has been months in the making, shaped by our mission to champion bold voices, nurture emerging talent, and offer transparent, au...

06/01/2026

Psychic medium Kristi Campbell of Tulsa, Oklahoma joins In Other Words for a powerful, grounded conversation about intuition, mediumship, and what it really means to live with psychic abilities in everyday life. Kristi shares how she first recognized her gifts, how she learned to trust them, and why her work centers compassion, clarity, and emotional healing.

We explore the realities of connecting with loved ones who’ve passed, the responsibility that comes with mediumship, and the ways intuition shows up for all of us — even when we don’t recognize it. This episode is honest, human, and full of the kind of insight that lingers long after the conversation ends.

If you’re curious about psychic development, spiritual connection, or the unseen threads that shape our lives, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

You can learn more about Kristi at www.kindredinsights.com

Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, subscribe, and share if this conversation resonates.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/-zpy0ejb7ys?si=1h04TYBuz98XgXlj

05/18/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE DROPPED!

https://youtu.be/059pihXUzY0?si=FeuOm5wYgmIiLDyn

Keith Age: They call him the Rock n’ Roll Ghost Hunter — and for good reason.
With nearly 50 years of paranormal investigation behind him, Keith Age has built a reputation as one of the field’s most grounded, evidence‑driven researchers. Known for cutting through myth and speculation, he approaches hauntings through history, environment, and verifiable evidence, earning respect from skeptics and believers alike.
Keith is the host of the Booth Brothers’ acclaimed Spooked documentary series (Christopher Saint Booth & Philip Adrian Booth), and his work has appeared in 40+ television shows across major networks. In 1996, he founded the Louisville Ghost Hunters, one of the region’s longest‑running investigative teams and a cornerstone of Midwestern paranormal research.
Now, Keith is entering a new era with Bourbon Spirits, a series blending Kentucky heritage, historic locations, and the lingering mysteries woven into the Bluegrass State’s past. Five decades in, his mission remains unchanged:
Strip away the myths. Follow the facts. Let the evidence speak.

In this episode, we talk about:
His nearly 50‑year journey in paranormal investigation
Why he rejects metaphysical explanations in favor of grounded research
Behind‑the‑scenes stories from the Spooked documentaries
The founding and evolution of the Louisville Ghost Hunters
His upcoming series Bourbon Spirits
What still keeps him chasing the unexplained after all these years
If you love paranormal history, documentary filmmaking, or no‑nonsense investigation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

05/04/2026

S2E8: Inside the Crow’s Nest: Updates, Cover Art, and the Creative Pulse of Crimson Crow Press

With the whole Crimson Crow Press team gathered around the table, we dive into what’s new at the press, what’s coming next, and how we’re shaping the future of our creative ecosystem.
We talk through the latest updates to our website, share what we’re building for authors and clients, and walk step‑by‑step through how we chose the cover for our upcoming anthology. It’s a candid, laughter‑filled conversation that opens the curtain on our process, from early story development, to editorial collaboration, to cover design, to marketing support.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with a small press that’s hands‑on, heart‑forward, and deeply invested in its creators, this episode gives you the full picture. Relaxed, honest, and full of personality. This Crimson Crow Press at its most authentic.