All Grown Up Now
All Grown Up Now
Kenneth D. King
ALL GROWN UP: A tale of retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, indiscretion, infidelity, domestic violence, and one kidnapping. This is a memoir, told in a series of podcasts, by Kenneth D. King, podcasting from his studio near union Square in New York City. It's the story of a small-town boy who dreams of being a “grown-up”, and his journey to get there. Each week, you'll hear another installment of his story. All Grown Up Now is the story of a life, seen through the framework of a friendship. Written like a novel, the story follows two main characters, Ken, and Mark, on a fast-paced romp through the 1980's and early 90's, blazing a path through retail, relocation, revenge, re-invention, reckless behavior, really good clothes, infidelity, domestic violence, kidnapping, and one kidnapping. (Really.) While it runs from the 1980's to early 90's, this isn't a story that runs in a straight line--the story itself serves somewhat as a string for "beads", episodes which are flashbacks and detours that relate back to the story at hand—the story of how Ken becomes a “grown-up”. All Grown Up Now: A Friendship in Three acts, available as a printed book, or an eBook, on Amazon.com.
Episode 99: The Walk
It's amazing when a remark from years ago is suddenly remembered, and now makes more sense.
Aug 22, 2023
15 min
Episode 98: A dream as a git to the future, part 2
In the first podcast on a dream as a gift to the future, I began talking about this idea. In my life, it has played out again recently.
Jun 26, 2023
20 min
Episode 97: Stalked by Betsey Johnson
A short amusing holiday story involving celebrity sightings.
Dec 15, 2022
9 min
Episode 96: Making Things
And yes indeed, this is the point--craft as my salvation.
Aug 27, 2022
27 min
Episode 95: The End of the World
An incident from my childhood spurred a seemingly irrational fear, that has come back to haunt me these days.
Jul 13, 2022
21 min
Special Report: Who's Wilbur?
Wilbur Dean King didn't get much play in previous episodes, but he still looms as an important figure in my childhood.  Here is his story.
Jun 12, 2022
29 min
Episode 93: No Regrets, Just Gratitude
A recent visit to Oklahoma City cemented in my mind, that the big choices I’ve made in my life were good ones.
May 15, 2022
20 min
Special Report: At My Peril
A snarky comment on my Instagram feed compels me to clear the air. This may ruffle some feathers but needs to be said.
Mar 6, 2022
11 min
Episode 92: Lorie's Gift
Gifts come in many forms.  My cousin Lorie, who passed in late November, gave me a priceless gift. This is her story.
Jan 22, 2022
32 min
Episode 91: The Ripple Effect
This long-form episode allows me to pay hommage to a dear departed friend, Norma Tringali. It also allows me to share one of the most important lessons I learned from her.
Dec 13, 2021
41 min
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