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Uncorking a Story

Michael Carlon

Booking Overview

This author-focused literary interview show features external novelists and memoirists discussing their books, creative processes, research, and personal journeys. Credible pitches include published authors, debut writers with distinctive stories, memoirists, and academically or professionally accomplished writers with relevant books; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.6k subscribers

Instagram: 847 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michael.carlon@uncorkingastory.com

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Host

Michael Carlon - Michael Carlon is the host and interviewer of an author-focused podcast exploring the stories, books, and creative processes of contemporary writers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published novelists, memoirists, and other authors with a distinctive book, writing journey, research background, or professional expertise relevant to their work.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Debut or forthcoming book releases, Academic or professional expertise supporting a book, Literary recognition or nominations

Recent Guest Discussions

Zara Marielle - Creativity, Writing Process, Improv, Personal Experience In Fiction, And Her Debut Portal Fantasy The Cafe Of Infinite Doors.

Margaret Eastman Smith - Memoir Writing, Leaving A High-commitment Christian Movement, Identity, Family, Faith, And Rebuilding A Life After Departure.

Gerald Patnode - Historical Fiction, Racial Injustice, Empathy, Legal History, Research, And His Novel The Stirling Defense.

Ginger Pinholster - Historical Fiction, Indigenous History, Braided Timelines, Pottery, Landscape, Trauma, Resilience, And Her Novel The Train To Santa Fe.

Carol Snow - Writing Across Genres, Psychological Thrillers, Creative Burnout, Persistence, Writing Groups, And Her Novel The Girl On The Beach.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, Book Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Uncorking a Story
:

When Small Towns Censored Hollywood, with Glenn R. Miller

November 03, 2026

"These people from small towns across the country had the power to go up against Hollywood directors and Hollywood producers, demanding that changes be made to those films."— Glenn R. MillerABOUT THIS EPISODEGlenn R. Miller started out as a unit manager on NBC soap operas and game shows. He went on to journalism, public television and decades of agency work, and he finally took a swing at fiction with his award-winning comic novel Doorman Wanted. His new novel, Rough Cuts, grew out of a conve...

Living Your Own Truth, with Machan Taylor

October 27, 2026

"At the end of the night after you've been performing in front of thousands and thousands of people, you go to your hotel room and you're alone and you have to deal with that."— Machan TaylorABOUT THIS EPISODEMachan Taylor never meant to write a book. She was born in Japan, uprooted to New Jersey as a child, and spent four decades as a professional singer, touring stadiums with Pink Floyd in the eighties and Sting on the Brand New Day tour in 1999 and 2000. Years of talk therapy for childhood...

From Newsroom to Novelist with Neal Lipschutz

October 20, 2026

 "Even people who have been writing fiction for a long time feel that from book to book they have a lot to learn."— Neal LipschutzAbout This EpisodeNeal Lipschutz grew up in Brooklyn as a big reader with a strong urge to write, and as a teenager he fell in love with the New York newspapers. Practicality won out: he spent more than four decades in journalism, first as a reporter and then mostly as an editor, including a stint as deputy editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal. Only afte...

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Frequently asked questions

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Uncorking a Story
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How do I get in touch with Uncorking a Story?

Uncorking a Story is hosted by Michael Carlon. Its publicly listed email is michael.carlon@uncorkingastory.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Uncorking a Story?

The publicly listed email for Uncorking a Story: michael.carlon@uncorkingastory.com.

How many listeners does Uncorking a Story have?

Podseeker estimates Uncorking a Story reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Uncorking a Story?

Uncorking a Story typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published novelists, memoirists, and other authors with a distinctive book, writing journey, research background, or professional expertise relevant to their work. Common among recent guests: Published books; Debut or forthcoming book releases; Academic or professional expertise supporting a book. Recent guests include Zara Marielle, Margaret Eastman Smith, and Gerald Patnode.

How hard is it to get booked on Uncorking a Story?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Uncorking a Story cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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