Excelsior Journeys

Over four years have passed since the first three episodes of Excelsior Journeys went live in October 2018, and this week producer & host George Sirois takes his victory lap with Episode 200! Joining him on the show is author, video podcaster, and friend Bethanie DeVors, and highlights from this look back over the previous 199 episodes include questions asked and answered about getting guests for your podcasts (take notes), keeping the enthusiasm going after so many weeks, the joy that comes with an unexpected offer to assist with getting all episodes listed on IMDb, and shout-outs to many of the guests and friends that accepted offers to be on this podcast. On a personal note, I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to listen to at least one episode of Excelsior Journeys. It means so much to me and I hope I can continue to offer some quality entertainment for you in the weeks, months, and years to come. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois welcomes author Brandy Nacole to discuss her latest venture: joining the Once Upon a Podcast Network with her new show - and the first true crime show on the schedule - Haunted Mayhem. Check out Haunted Mayhem and subscribe by clicking HERE.Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois welcomes the latest addition to the Once Upon a Podcast Network: author, musician, and now podcaster Rue Volley. She has debuted her new show Bit-A-Boo (our first paranormal show) on the podcast network and has been having so much fun recording with her co-host, Stacey Rourke (also of Mimesis). The conversation was quite spirited, to say the least.Check out Bit-A-Boo and subscribe by clicking HERE.Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

The Excelsior Journeys podcast was supposed to feature as a guest Patrick Hodges, multi-award-winning author and founder of the Young Adult Authors Rendezvous Facebook page. Sadly, this won't ever be the case, as the writing community lost Patrick last week. So this week's episode is a chance to say goodbye to someone who not only deservedly won more than one Readers Favorite award for such works as Joshua's Island and others, but who made a point to create a community of indie authors cheering on each other's success. Introduce yourself to the worlds of Patrick Hodges by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

The Excelsior Journeys Podcast is proud to be part of the Once Upon a Podcast Network.On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & pop culture historian Caseen Gaines. Fresh from his acclaimed behind-the-scenes book #ETTheExtraTerrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History (which allowed him access to #DrewBarrymore, #StevenSpielberg, #JohnWilliams, and many more), Caseen has recently launched his book When Broadway Was Black, about the first successful all-black musical in Broadway history, Shuffle Along. He's here to talk about both of these books, as well as some of his other behind-the-scenes books for #PeeWeesPlayhouse, the #BacktotheFuture trilogy, and #TheDarkCrystal.Want to get a copy of one of Caseen's books? Click HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with authors / podcasters Kristie Cook & Belinda Boring, the co-hosts of Starlight Tea, which is the latest addition to the Once Upon a Podcast Network. Subscribe to their show by clicking HERE. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with filmmaker, YouTube show host, and musician Ching Juhl. Ching is the award-winning documentarian behind My Yang Gang Diary, an intimate look at the volunteers that powered Andrew Yang's presidential campaign in 2020, and she shares the inspiring behind the scenes stories of how she created this film completely on her iPhone. Get My Yang Gang Diary by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

On March 12 & 19, the audio drama that would be Excelsior: The Audio Journey was performed on the Clubhouse app, featuring over 20 fabulous voice actors from the 529 Club and a wonderful score by Izzie G & Audra Angelique. It was a truly memorable experience, and so this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys features the first three scenes for you to enjoy. Click HERE to access George's latest interview, this one with documentary filmmaker Ching Juhl (My Yang Gang Diary, not available on Amazon Prime). Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

The Once Upon a Podcast Network is alive! With Excelsior Journeys, Mimesis, and Money Over Easy all wearing the OUAPN logo, these are the first shows aimed at inspiring, motivating, educating, celebrating, and - with our new show The Genuine Creative - rejuvenating creatives of all kinds! This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois welcomes the host & producer of The Genuine Creative, Melissa Hurt.Subscribe to The Genuine Creative by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois provides some additional details on an upcoming premiere event at Spine Bookstore & Cafe in St. Louis, on Sunday afternoon April 23. He is also ready to share some additional information about the upcoming rebranding of the production, one that will carry over into the next two installments of the trilogy audio adaptations.Listen to Excelsior: The Audio Drama by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois takes a victory lap to celebrate the completion of Excelsior: The Audio Drama. Based on his novel, this production was performed over two Sundays - March 12 & March 19 - on the Clubhouse app, and the whole cast of over 25 actors, and the crew of sound designers and musicians created a truly spectacular listening experience. How fitting that it was done during the 85th anniversary year of the War of the Worlds broadcast in 1938. Listen to Excelsior: The Audio Drama by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster and audio drama producer Alex Squires. Alex has been podcasting almost twice as long as George has, and he has built up a catalog of 400 episodes of his show "Opinions May Vary." He has proven himself to be a truly valuable asset for those who want to get into podcasting and beyond, and he has a lot of stories to share about how his podcast started, how it developed after the first year, and how it wrapped up right before Alex decided to shift his thoughts toward producing audio dramas.For more information, please subscribe to: https://www.omvpodcast.com/.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with accomplished novelist / screenwriter / director / playwright Rex Pickett! 20 years after the release of his novel Sideways, which introduced the world to the antics of Miles and Jack, Rex is preparing for the launch of the hardcover edition of the noel in true fashion: two different signings with plenty of wine amongst them. The first event is at Nicholson Ranch on Sunday, March 12, and the second is at Ram's Gate Winery on Saturday, March 18. For more information, please check out rexpickettbooks.com. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

With less than two weeks until the premiere of Excelsior: The Audio Drama on Clubhouse, the Excelsior Journeys host & producer George Sirois took some time to put the spotlight on two more cast members of the upcoming production, as well as the two composers who are giving Excelsior a symphony beyond all expectations.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

With less than a month until the premiere of Excelsior: The Audio Drama on Clubhouse, the time has finally come for Excelsior Journeys host & producer George Sirois to feature some of the cast members on the podcast. Enjoy this episode as more cast members joined the conversation, sharing their thoughts on how the rehearsals are going, and sharing their own Excelsior Journeys that led them to being part of this tremendous production.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

With less than a month until the premiere of Excelsior: The Audio Drama on Clubhouse, the time has finally come for Excelsior Journeys host & producer George Sirois to feature some of the cast members on the podcast. Enjoy this episode as they not only share their thoughts on how the rehearsals are going, but also as they share a lot of unexpected information about themselves!Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

For those who don't know, the Excelsior Journeys podcast was inspired by the publishing of the Young Adult / Sci-Fi book Excelsior, and last year it was selected by the 529 Club on Clubhouse to be the next basis for an audio drama. The script was completed in July, auditions took place in December, and Excelsior: The Audio Drama is now in its fourth week of rehearsal. Listen in for the first full progress report on the upcoming audio drama, and make sure you download Clubhouse while you're at it!Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois has the pleasure of sitting down with New York Times Bestselling Author Kevin J. Anderson. With more than 100 stories released since his debut novel in 1988, Kevin has achieved a level of success that most authors only dream of reaching. He has lent his voice to various properties such as Dune, Star Wars, Star Trek, The X-Files, and DC Comics among others, and he has also consistently released just as many original works. Now, Kevin has decided to take parts one and two of his new Dragon Business series to Kickstarter, where it has already earned 15 times its original goal and STILL has a little less than two weeks to go in the campaign. Contribute to the campaign by clicking HERE. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

This February, the Once Upon a Podcast Network will officially launch with Excelsior Journeys, Mimesis, and eight other shows - both already established and brand-new. This week on the Excelsior Journeys podcast, host, producer, and network co-founder George Sirois speaks with two of his three partners in this venture: COO Sandra Schaer-Fisackerly and CFO Tricia Daniel. Both are hosting or co-hosting their own shows that will provide resources to creatives everywhere who look to find their own personal Happily Ever Afters.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.

After a disappointing turnout at the launch party of her novel Of Crowns and Legends, author Chelsea Banning experienced the birth of a suddenly rabid fanbase. Just one morning after tweeting the news of the lack of turnout, she awoke to hundreds of notifications on Twitter spurned on by worldwide bestsellers such as Neil Gaiman and Stephen King. It's the kind of social media explosion that we authors dream of, and Chelsea has joined us here on Excelsior Journeys to share her experience. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for this challenge, and I invite you - creatives from all walks of life - to click on this link HERE.Click HERE to learn more about the challenge, and click HERE for more information about Endless Stages.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, Excelsior Journeys: The First Steps, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.