Welcome to the Sample Chapter Podcast! Find your next favorite book here on the show where authors read a "sample chapter" from one of their books after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke.
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Mar 10, 2026
Episode 296 welcomes award-winning author, military veteran, and all-around good guy, Daniel Sheley! In this interview, Dan shares unique insights into the role of music, rhythm, and cadence in turning writing into an orchestra! We also discuss his background as an avid reader, the creation of the Veritas Saga, writing...
Feb 24, 2026
Bradyn Harrison returns for episode 295 to provide a sample story reading from his anthology, Sinister Scrawlings! If you haven't already, click the link below for last week's interview with Bradyn. There's also a link for the Post Mortem Report Podcast, which Jason talks about in this episode.
Feb 17, 2026
Welcome to episode 294 featuring debut author, Bradyn Harrison! In this interview, we'll hear Bradyn's writing background, his fascination with cryptids, what an Ogopogo is, and some great advice for new writers he learned along the way!
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Jan 20, 2026
J.C. Ventimiglia returns in Episode 293 with a fascinating and rather pleasant sample chapter reading from his latest book, Wizard War! If you have not already, be sure to hear the interview with Jack linked below.
Interview with J.C. Ventimiglia in Episode 292
Jan 13, 2026
The Sample Chapter Podcast kicks off our 9th season with episode 292, interviewing Fantasy and Historical writer, J.C. Ventimiglia! In this episode, we discuss Jack's past as a journalist and newspaper editor, using fantasy as an escape, placing real-world issues within the story, and what Jack is working on...