Episodi

  • You'll Be Brave - Paige Allphin
    Jan 22 2026

    Paige Allphin reads a letter to her younger self and discusses her upcoming book: You Are Not Alone: A Book of Prose and Poems

    About the Author/Reader/Performer:

    Paige is 37 and lives in West Virginia with her husband, 3 cats, and a puppy. When she's not writing poetry and lyrics, she loves to cosplay for conventions.

    You can get in touch with Paige on Facebook or Instagram @prodigaldaughter15

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    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Guest: Paige Allphin

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

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    21 min
  • A Shipwright with too few Hands - Ben Bloomer
    Jan 15 2026

    Ben reads poems about his inner experience of ADHD.

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    If you are interested in being a featured author, discussing your creative process, or discussing the work of another author on the show and how they inspired you, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

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    11 min
  • A Brand New Set of Wings - Solomon Bloomer
    Jan 8 2026

    Solomon Bloomer sings songs about dreams, depression, and the pain of depression's effect on dreams and creativity. Solomon discusses his creative process and Ben finds an even deeper appreciation of Solomon's creative depth.

    About the Author:

    Solomon is a musician, song-writer, story-teller, and expresser of the deeply connected webs that make up his imagination and self. He's hilarious, generous, gentle, kind, strong, resilient, and full of infectious life.

    You can find Solomon on TikTok @SleepySolomon and can listen to his D&D Podcast, Realm of Magic

    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Guest: Solomon Bloomer

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Solomon Bloomer's Brother Ben

    Logo and art by: Solomon Bloomer's Brother Ben

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    42 min
  • A Soldier Stomping through my Home - Tommy-Jay Whiting
    Jan 1 2026

    Tommy-Jay sings about the complexities of living in the midst of ICE raids in his beloved city.

    About the Author:

    Tommy-Jay Whiting is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter in the ilk of other folk Americana acts such as Jim Croce, Daniel Johnston, Dave van Ronk, and Nick Drake. When not daydreaming and falling in love with the world one person at a time through music and poetry, he’s probably in a library or exploring Chicago's secret gardens.

    You can find Tommy-Jay on Tiktok and Instagram (@tommyjwhiting Tiktok, @tommyj.whiting Instagram)

    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Guest: Tommy-Jay Whiting

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

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    24 min
  • Happy Holidays - Ben Bloomer
    Dec 25 2025

    Ben reads a couple Christmas themed writings because he ran out of time to publish a proper episode. Happy holidays.

    If you want to be featured, reach out to @wakingthewhispers on instagram

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    6 min
  • You are a Casualty in a Fight you Know Nothing of - Mercedes
    Dec 18 2025

    Mercedes reads her poem about child abuse and the failures of churches to protect children

    Trigger warning: Child sexual abuse

    About the Author:

    Mercedes is Ben's older sister and loves her family and her crows. She is beautiful and delightful always there for her siblings.

    About the Thumbnail:

    Mercedes and Ben being adorable kids, worth protecting

    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Guest: Mercedes

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

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    32 min
  • The Exhales of the Ones who Love you - Ben Bloomer
    Dec 11 2025

    Ben talks too long about attachment theory and reads poems about his divorce. Cheers.

    Curious about attachment theory? Check out Heidi Priebe's channel on youtube

    About the Author:

    Ben is a kind of silly human who recently discovered that he likes poetry and art. He also has a podcast, if you can believe it. I'd list his hobbies, but he has ADHD, so he has a new hobby every week or two.

    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

    Credits:

    Guest (?): Ben Bloomer

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

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    26 min
  • Chained to a Tree in your Backyard - Mars Gomez
    Dec 4 2025

    Mars Gomez shares a poignant metaphor drawing inspiration from the dogs inside us.

    About the Author:

    Mars lives in Normal, IL and is passionate about storytelling. They love to draw and work on creative writing while sipping tea and playing D&D with friends.

    See some of Mars' art on their instagram @marssumii

    You can listen to their D&D Podcast on Spotify here

    Credits:

    Guest: Mars Gomez

    Recorded, produced, edited by: Ben Bloomer

    Music by: Solomon Bloomer

    Logo and art by: Ben Bloomer

    If you are interested in being a featured author, reach out on Instagram @wakingthewhispers, or email me at bensbloomer@gmail.com

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    21 min