10 Best J D Barker Podcasts in 2026

1. J.D. Barker on Autism, Writing, Business, Balance, and His Journey to..

Follow Play Sep 10, 2025 50:47
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About Episode "Everything's a little scary until you understand it," is how J.D. Barker sums up the end of this incredible interview. In this episode of 'I Should Say That Out Loud,' host Donna Brendel engages in a deep conversation with bestselling author J.D. Barker about his journey as an autistic individual and how it has shaped his writing career. They explore the influence of Barker's Midwestern roots, the impact of autism on creativity, and the importance of structure in both writing and daily life. Barker shares personal anecdotes about his diagnosis, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he developed to succeed as a writer. The discussion also highlights the significance of reading, the business side of writing, and the encouragement for autistic individuals and their families to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their passions.J.D. is a true inspiration for anyone who desires to face their fears head on and overcome them, because he's done just that in so many instances. You will have much to chew on after listening, as J.D. will challenge, inspire, and encourage you, which is a scary endeavor. And well, that's what J.D. is best at, writing to bring about that emotional reaction that causes us to feel. Even when he talks about writing, he spurs an emotional reaction, and better yet, an encouraging and inspirational reaction. How amazing and wonderful is that!J.D.'s website: JDBarker.comChapters: 00:00 - Introduction to JD Barker and Writing Journey05:23 - Navigating Life with Autism09:57 - The Aha Moment of Diagnosis and Impact on Life and Career13:51 - The Role of Reading in Childhood and Beyond16:01 - Seeing Words in Color and Synesthesia19:09 - Exploring Character Development and Traits20:52 - Where Do Your Stories and Characters Come From?22:10 - Balancing Creativity and Business in Writing24:30 - Public Speaking - Overcoming a Huge Autistic Fear25:59 - The Emotional Connection to Characters26:42 - Writing Process and Daily Routine29:12 - The Balance of Structure and Creativity30:15 - Inspiration From Real Life31:06 - JD's Favorite Genre, the Thriller, Chasing the Emotional Reaction33:16 - The Impact of Reading on Personal Growth34:51 - The Plus Column of Autism - Focus, Creativity, Finishing Projects37:25 - Visualizing Characters and Settings38:09 - Seeing the World in Greater Detail39:33 - Communication: Verbally vs. Written41:06 - JD's Encouragement for Autistic Families42:41 - I See You, the Autistic Connection43:26 - The Idea of Writing a Memoir47:23 - Closing Thoughts and Future Works MORE Podcast Title I Should Say That Out Loud
Podcast Description When Donna Brendel was diagnosed with autism as an adult, the drive behind her passion for advocacy made more sense than ever. Her special interest is fighting for hurting people. She has a lot to say, and she's finally ready to say it out loud.MORE Host Donna Brendel
Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Donna Brendel
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2. The Creative Magic of Co-Authoring

Follow Play Aug 20, 2025 24:50
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About Episode Please welcome best-selling author J.D. Barker to the show as he discusses his experiences co-authoring books, working with James Patterson, and gives tips on the best co-authoring practices. Plus a short peek at his newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs. Website: https://jdbarker.com/   MORE Podcast Title Shadows and Ink Podcast
Podcast Description The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.MORE Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Crystallakepub
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3. 3Haunted: J.D. Barker

Follow Play Jun 17, 2025 1:01:33
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About Episode What’s up ghouls, gals, and all of our spine chilling readers out there... In today’s episode we will be discussing horror novels and the paranormal with special guest international bestselling American author J.D. Barker.  Welcome to the show, J.D.!         Send us a Message! Follow us on all of our social media platforms: Instagram Facebook TikTok MORE Podcast Title 3Haunted Podcast
Podcast Description "Welcome to the 3Haunted Podcast, where we bring you all things horror, supernatural, folklore, mythology, and all things that go bump in the night."
Hosts Ashley Lunar Goddess, John Kelley
Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network 3Haunted Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 630Instagram 349 Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 225: Risking Everything - with J.D. Barker

Follow Play Jun 12, 2025 1:13:42
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About Episode Every so often, when Rebecca and I put down our microphones after an interview, we turn to each other and say: "That was great." Our interview with New York Times bestseller J.D. Barker is a classic example of that feeling. His journey to the top of the bestseller lists is remarkable. Encouraged by his wife, J.D. sold up everything and they moved to a small duplex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while he wrote his debut novel Forsaken. With some support from Stephen King, the book took off, and soon J.D. was being approached by major publishers. He's also written six novels in partnership with James Patterson, and in this fascinating interview J.D. reveals how the two men have influenced each other in the way they approach the craft. J.D's latest novel, Something I keep Upstairs, is his latest release under his own imprint within the Simon and Schuster empire. This is a remarkable story of how taking a huge risk can pay off with skill, creativity, and daring. Also this week, we look again at the downwash from the issues at struggling indie-publisher Boundless/Unbound, and we ask - why are children reading less? J.D. BARKER - NY Times Bestselling Author | Master of Suspense https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forsaken-J-D-Barker-ebook/dp/B00P1W6RDQ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Something-Keep-Upstairs-J-D-Barker-ebook/dp/B0DJW9ZHWV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title The Hobcast Book Show
Podcast Description How do you launch a publishing house from scratch? The Hobcast brings you insights, interviews and ideas for aspiring authors and creative entrepreneurs, as well as anyone who loves books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Adrian Hobart
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Apple Rating 5.0/5Facebook 46Twitter 4.9KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. 8.3 - Dreaming About Something I Keep Upstairs

Follow Play May 09, 2025 2:36:26
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About Episode After no episodes for the last two months, Henry more than makes up for his absence with a super-sized episode! First, he begins with an announcement concerning OC ParaCon 2025 and beyond. Then, he welcomes author J.D. Barker to talk about his new book, Something I Keep Upstairs. It's a story that was inspired by a real-life haunted house. By the way, you could spend a night in that very house...if you enter the promotion attached to the book's release. After that, dream interpreter J.M. Debord returns to the show to interpret a dream that Henry's wife had a few days before. They talk about J.M.'s reasearch and Dream 1-2-3 dream interpretation process. Then they talk about J.M.'s newest project, Channeled Messages of Hope, where he was contacted by a company who had hours of recorded channeling sessions where a medium channeled prominent figures from history and asked questions about issues affecting our world today. JM has also created a podcast out of this project and Henry plays some clips featuring wisdom from Nicola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Wayne Dyer, Jacques Cousteau, and St. Francis. Very interesting project that J.M. Debord is now a part of. Links: Something I Keep Upstairs by J.D. Barker: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/  Win An Overnight Stay At A Haunted House On A Secluded Island: J.M. Debord: Channeled Messages of Hope by Carolyn Thomas: Channeled Messages of Hope podcast: https://www.channeledmessagesofhope.com/podcasts-and-radio-shows/MORE Podcast Title Paranormal Perception
Podcast Description Not the same 'ole paranormal.
Host Henry San Miguel
Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network 22 Creations Multimedia, LLC
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6. J.D. Barker (Re-release)

Follow Play Apr 05, 2025 1:16:48
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About Episode This week we're bringing back an episode that we heard was very informative for anyone getting into the publishing industry.   J.D Barker is a prolific author, frequent collaborator and a great resource. He even worked with a previous guest of ours*! Since our interview he has released or will be releasing the following: Behind A Closed Door Confessions of the Dead (w/ James Patterson) Heavy Are the Stones (w/ Christine Daigle*) We Don't Talk About Emma (w/ E.J. Findorff) The Writer (w/ James Patterson) Something I Keep Upstairs The Lies We Tell (w/ Richard Bailey) You can find his books at all major retailers and check him out at www.jdbarker.com.  Follow us on Apple Podcasts for new eps and on instagram @nativetonguespod! MORE Podcast Title Native Tongues
Podcast Description Native Tongues, hosted by Aaron Palmer and Ken Hall is a chance to hear from writers and musicians about where they call home and how that place shaped their voice. We discuss their influences, creative process and the places from their hometown that are meaningful to them. Along the way we’ll have some laughs, get real personal and most importantly, find some good places to eat!MORE Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Aaron Palmer & Ken Hall
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Ep. 14 - Taking Your Author Brand to the Top with J.D. Barker

Follow Play Mar 23, 2025 27:07
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About Episode In this episode, J.D. Barker shares his unconventional path fromghostwriting to becoming an international best-selling author. He shares how his path of innovative marketing and out-of-the-box thinking has allowed him to outmaneuver traditional publishing and book marketing routes that can keepauthors stuck. J.D. Barker is an international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural.   Episode Highlights: J.D.’s journey from ghostwriting to bestsellingauthor and how he carved his own author path How creative and disruptive book marketing cangenerate buzz and reader engagement for indie authors How J.D. created a hybrid approach to traditionalvs indie publishing Why branding matters, how traditional publishersfocus on individual books rather than authors, and how indie authors have amarketing edge Why innovation is key to breaking through anindustry where millions of books are published annually Haunted house giveaway details: https://woobox.com/vcevs2. Pre-order link for the Something I keep Upstairs: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/.   Connect with Isabelle: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.buildyourbrandwithpr.com⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@isabelle.knight.pr⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/isabelle.knight.pr⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-knight-pr⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ikpublicity⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@isabelle_knight_pr⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ik_publicity⁠⁠⁠ MORE Podcast Title Build Your Author Brand Podcast
Podcast Description The Build Your Author Brand podcast with host Author Brand Expert and Mentor Isabelle Knight, brings authors the secrets and professional methods to build your author brand. Teaching authors how to get their books out into the world, build a readership, create loyal fans and understand how to give your books the best possible chance of success in their market. With a career spanning over two decades as a top-tier publicist, Isabelle Knight has worked alongside some of the world’s best known celebrities and brands in film, television and publishing. isabelleknight.substack.comMORE Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Isabelle Knight
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. HUN #54 - Something I Keep Upstairs... A Haunted House Story by J.D. Barker

Follow Play Mar 03, 2025 23:25
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About Episode In this special guest episode of Haunted Up North, Victoria sits down with New York Times bestselling author J.D. Barker to discuss his upcoming supernatural thriller, Something I Keep Upstairs - a book he promises will be his scariest yet. J.D. shares the eerie true story of the haunted house that inspired his latest novel, along with details of a ghostly giveaway... an overnight stay in the very same haunted house on Wood Island, New Hampshire. He also recounts a potentially paranormal encounter of his own at the legendary Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration behind Stephen King's, The Shining. For more details about J.D.'s hair-raising giveaway, click here. To donate to Haunted Up North, please visit our Ko-fi page! [If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] *TITLE AND OUTRO TRACKS COURTESY OF THE NEON SYNDICATE* Trigger Warnings: References to Death, Illness & Shark Attacks For more information, visit our HAUNTED UP NORTH website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title Haunted Up North
Podcast Description Super scary stories told from the misty moors of northern Britain? What's not to love about that?! With special thanks to THE NEON SYNDICATE for their invaluable support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Victoria
Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Haunted Up North
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9. The Intersection of Autism and Creativity with J.D. Barker

Follow Play Jan 22, 2025 42:01
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About Episode Send us a text Harry and Erin sit down with New York Times best-selling author J.D. Barker about the intersection between autism and creativity – J.D.’s journey with a late autism diagnosis and how autism has contributed to his major success as an author.  In this episode: J.D. details his life before and after his diagnosis at the age of 22 How autism helped J.D. realize his potential as an author, and how it actually equipped him for success Ways that J.D. loves to give back to the autism community, and his toolkit for those who have autism to handle large scale social interactions …and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Check out J.D.'s website for information on his latest book and links to follow him on social media! Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org MORE Podcast Title Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
Podcast Description Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion. #inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD #awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadinessMORE Guest J.D. Barker
Producer/Network Meristem's Transformative Autism Program
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact