The Funky Writer Show

The OG of Author Podcasts, interviewing writers since 2008. The Funky Writer Show is a dynamic experience of intelligence, humor and craft that is totally entertaining, hosted by Robert Batista.

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Episodes

Author and Artist Lindy Enns

Saturday Jan 31, 2026

Saturday Jan 31, 2026

Fantasy author Lindy Enns discusses her Shadows Of The Vale book series and creating a character with anxiety that so many readers relate to.

Monday Jan 26, 2026

A young man in a tiny Brooklyn apartment, starving and cornered by threats, finds himself holding a gun and a pen. Desperation whispers robbery, but a poem’s final line snaps him back. He chooses the page over violence.
Written by Robert Batista with enhanced AI features from Podbean. 

Author/Biologist A.J. Van Belle

Saturday Jan 24, 2026

Saturday Jan 24, 2026

Discussion with PHD Biologist and Prolific Writer A.J. Van Belle. We talk about her nomination for the Rhysling Award and authoring stories for children.

Monday Jan 19, 2026

Author and former sports writer, John Phillips discusses his groundbreaking book of short stories, Dress Whites and his time spent working for Reuters. 

Saturday Jan 03, 2026

Survivor and Storyteller, Anthony Brown, discusses his life of addiction, homelessness, and his awesome awakening to a life as an Author, Teacher and Healer.

Author James Raquepau

Saturday Dec 06, 2025

Saturday Dec 06, 2025

Author James Raquepau discusses his captivating book series set in ancient Celtic Ireland where gods and druids fight to control the Emerald Isle’s fate.

Saturday Nov 29, 2025

The author of the exciting Native American/First Nation folklore series, The Old Grandmother’s Tree is our guest.

Author Beatriz Rojas

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

Acclaimed author Beatriz Rojas discusses her dynamic book, The Light and The Void: Book One of The Sacred Balance.

Saturday Nov 08, 2025

From South Boston To Cambridge: The Making Of One Philadelphia Lawyer. Otis Lee, Attorney, Historian and Author, talks about his spiritual journey from child of the Jim Crow era to successful attorney and historical writer.

Saturday Nov 01, 2025

Multi-Talented author, poet and musician,
Jason Thornberry discusses his artistry while recovering from the effects of a traumatic brain injury.

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