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.
Episodes

Mar 7, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
49 min
Conversation with author and filmmaker, Matt Struven, who discusses his exciting book, ‘Secrets Of The Erilaz’.

Feb 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
1hr 22 min
Dr. Robyn Short discusses her career as founder and CEO of The Workplace Peace Institute and how their goal is peace in the workplace through dignity.

Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
35 min
In June 1944, while serving in the U.S. Army, Jackie Robinson refused to leave his seat and move to the back of the military bus. My esteemed guest, Rick Vargas and I discuss the events.

Feb 14, 2026
Feb 14, 2026
52 min
Horror/Fantasy writer C.P. Bialois discusses what led him to his writing genre and how he thinks A.I. books are just a flash in the pan and will never replace live authors.

Feb 7, 2026
Feb 7, 2026
1hr 3 min
Enter the dynamic world of Comic Book Stories and how they are created with writer L.A.Cunningham.

Jan 31, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
58 min
Fantasy author Lindy Enns discusses her Shadows Of The Vale book series and creating a character with anxiety that so many readers relate to.

Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
7 min
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.

Jan 24, 2026
Jan 24, 2026
56 min
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.

Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
1hr 12 min
Author and former sports writer, John Phillips discusses his groundbreaking book of short stories, Dress Whites and his time spent working for Reuters.

Jan 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2026
1hr 1 sec
Survivor and Storyteller, Anthony Brown, discusses his life of addiction, homelessness, and his awesome awakening to a life as an Author, Teacher and Healer.



