Passions & Prologues

An Unexpected
Literary Podcast

Every week, host Adam Sockel interviews a popular member of the literary world about their passions beyond what they're known for. These longform, relaxed conversations show listeners a new side of some of their favorite content creators as well as provide insight into the things that inspire their work.

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The way of the Samurai (movies) with Christina Henry

Passions & Prologues
Christina Henry's books are enthralling, heart-wrenching, and will leave you in awe... Her new book Good Girls Don't Die is now available!...
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Just keep your head above....swim with Clementine Taylor

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Something About Her, Clementine Taylor's debut novel, tells a story of joy and discovery, something Clementine found when she took up swimming....
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A fantasy for all worlds with Lyndall Clipstone

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Lyndall Clipstone's books are world-renowned for providing intricate and richly imagined worlds where readers can get lost....
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Movie night with Matt Singer

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We discuss Matt Singer's favorite films of his childhood, Kevin Smith, Mel Brooks, and a bunch more....
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The Team

Adam Sockel

Host / Producer
Adam Sockel has spent over a decade in the literary world interviewing authors and promoting books. He will read anything that is written well but is especially drawn to small, heartfelt stories with big emotions, literary and speculative fiction, and stories with a touch of magic and nostalgia.

David Allen Moss

Executive Producer
CCO of Evergreen, David is an award-winning creator, design entrepreneur, and musician passionately serving several non-profit arts and industry boards.

Sean Rule Hoffman

Mix Engineer / Producer
Hailing from Orange, OH, Sean earned a degree in Music Technology with a minor in Electronic Media and Film from Capital University in Columbus, OH.