Bonus episode from Callie Sioux interviewing author Hannah Carter. Do mermaids exist? Should stories have hope? And what is the best mermaid movie? In this episode I talk to Hannah Carter, a prolific writer and author, about her latest work and taking a meandering walk down faith, cryptids and movies. Get your copy of her book, Saltwater Souls, here: https://a.co/d/aQw6BS7 Follow @mermaidhannahwrites Visit her website: https://authorhannahcarter.com/ "Hannah Carter is just a girl who wakes up ev...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
If it has to do with whimsy or fantasy we enjoy talking about it! Join creator of 1232, an audio epic, Callie Sioux as she sits down with Jenna and Caitlin to talk about their upcoming events in Nashville, Tennessee. Join them and visit their website to attend a ball in Nashville in 2025. https://nashvillefantasyball.com/ Follow them on social media: @nashvillefantasyball Get your tickets for elevated and magical events! Never Drop Your Sword Podcast celebrates the creatively courageous and is a...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 33
Do you get inspired by people whose lives drastically change? for the better? I do! Welcome author, mom, writer and Italian art aficionado Alexandra Wendt to the Never Drop Your Sword podcast, a podcast celebrating the creatively courageous. Her debut novel with Storyweaver Publishing comes out on November 20th, 2024. Follow: https://alexandrawendt.substack.com https://www.alexandrawendt.com/ @alexandrawendt @awendtwriting We discussed her life in Italy, her faith in Christ, her struggles, her f...
Aug 16, 2024•45 min•Ep. 32
With the people of Brecon tucked away in Lord Gandwy’s keep, Cardigan and company must begin their next task - securing an army to overthrow Zorreale, but they can’t do that safely without dealing with the spy. Flint traps his hound in time to reveal Vera’s transformation back into a human. Priest Michael recognizes Vera and her demonic possession, prompting him to perform an exorcism. Unseen enemies become real, new dangers, and new threats throw Flint and Rhona into a world filled with possibi...
Jul 12, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The resistance camp has been destroyed, but not all hope is lost as Cardigan gathers his people under one banner and ushers them to safety to a nearby kingdom. Lord Gandwy of Carreg Cennen welcomes the prince and his remaining freedom fighters with open arms, but all is not settled. A spy is still among them and it's up to Flint to catch her. Produced by RumbleStump Entertainment Written by Callie Sioux and Cheyenne Belle Narrated by Callie Sioux Voice Talent: Matt Burke as Cardigan Robyn Cage a...
Jul 03, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ragar’s plans to outwit Zorreale come to there bitter end. With dark magic coursing through his veins, Ragar reveals his mistakes, and the prisoner he’s been keeping a secret from the Enchantress. Vera is sent back to the rebel camp to continue to spy on them, but her loyalty to her cruel mistresses is waning. Their rule hangs in the balance as the battle for Brecon continues. Special Thanks to our Sponsors Oasis Family Media faerie queene.com Atticus Coffee and Tea atticustea.com PhilBob Borman...
Jun 26, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
At the urging of Priest Michael Cardigan reveals his true identity and his connection to King Arthur and the legendary sword Excalibur. This news throws Flint and Rhona deeper into the resistance’s ranks and cause. With hope rekindling, even with winter coming, a new plan is formed to save the people of Brecon, and the courage to defeat Zorreale once and for all is revitalized. Special Thanks to our Sponsors Oasis Family Media faerie queene.com Atticus Coffee and Tea atticustea.com PhilBob Borma...
Jun 18, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 27
At the end of the episode hear your questions answered. Zorreale has Ragar under her thumb with a blood oath that seals his loyalty to her in more than one realm. Vera’s true identity is revealed and a trap is laid for capturing the remaining survivors of the resistance. Produced by RumbleStump Entertainment Written by Callie Sioux and Cheyenne Belle Narrated by Callie Sioux Voice Talent: Jonathan Cooke as Ragar Jessica King as Zorreale Garrett Lamay as Soldier Mixed and Engineered by Jhett Blac...
Jun 12, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The resistance has scattered, but Zorreale once again turns to her secret prisoner for more help: she has imprisoned another person from the 21st century in a dungeon below Castle Brecon, a helicopter pilot from Black Dagger. Exploiting his knowledge to create advanced weapons and engineering, Zorreale's power in the realm of dark magic intensifies. With so much darkness and evil in the shire, will light prevail? What other secrets are Ragar and Zorreale hiding? Voice Talent: Robin Scott as Hoff...
Jun 05, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The forest surrounding the resistance camp and cave has been utterly destroyed by Zorreale’s fire, the resistance crushed and scattered. But high in the mountains surrounding the town Rhona and Dafydd survived the stampede. With the remaining remuda in tow they begin a cautious journey back to the camp hoping to find survivors. Will the resistance’s courage outlast Zorreale’s dark intentions? Special Thanks to our Sponsors Oasis Family Media faerie queene.com Atticus Coffee and Tea atticustea.co...
May 29, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
*Get ready for a special Q&A after episode 26 - submit your questions about the show, story or production now via audio-epic.com and get mentioned while the creators answer your questions.* Enchantress Zorreale of Spain and her Danish knight, Ragar, have crushed the resistance led by the valiant Cardigan ap Llewelyn. Their dark magic fire has decimated the resistance's encampment. As the smoke clears, Flint and Cardigan, having miraculously survived, find themselves stranded downstream, pote...
May 22, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
*submit your questions about 1232 to the creators for a special Q&A on episode 26! submit via website audio-epic.com* A massive wildfire, ignited by Zorreale’s dark magic, ravages the countryside destroying all in its path. Rhona and little Dafydd are caught in the middle of a stampede astride a mighty stallion that leads the herd from danger and into the dark hills surrounding Brecon. Amidst the chaos, Flint's heroic intervention saves Cardigan, but the battle for their survival is far from...
May 15, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The resistance's progress against the evil enchantress Zorreale halts abruptly as Ragar launches a fierce nighttime assault. A fire engulfs the camp and surrounding woods, throwing everything into chaos. Rhona and Dafydd run to save the horses, while Flint faces brutal combat side by side with Cardigan. The resistance scatters as the fire, ignited by Zorreale, wreaks havoc. In this episode friends fall, and enemies triumph. Special Thanks to our Sponsors Oasis Family Media faerie queene.com Atti...
May 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Brecon, Wales ignites with the flame of resistance as Cardigan's rallying cry echoes through the kingdom, stirring the hearts of its people to defy the tyrant Zorreale. Cardigan and his companions embark on a daring mission to thwart the enchantress and her ruthless mercenaries.They must summon all their courage and cunning to outwit their adversaries and reclaim their homeland. Will they emerge victorious in this epic battle for freedom, or will darkness prevail? Special Thanks to our Sponsors ...
May 01, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the aftermath of Caryn's tragic demise by the hands of the Enchantress Zorreale, the community of Brecon gathers for a somber yet poignant burial. However, far from crushing their spirits, Caryn's passing ignites a fierce determination within the resistance. As Zorreale's malevolent presence looms larger, Cardigan, the leader of Brecon, boldly declares war against the evil Enchantress and her ruthless mercenaries. But Zorreale, undeterred by the challenge, confronts Cardigan head-on, setting ...
Apr 24, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the dimly lit dungeons of Castle Brecon, Caryn, a valiant member of the resistance is locked in a fierce confrontation with Zorreale, the tyrannical Enchantress who holds sway over medieval Brecknockshire. Caryn's resolve is tested when Zorreale presents her with a dire ultimatum: betray her comrades or face certain death. Yet, fueled by an unyielding dedication to freedom and faith, Caryn stands firm against the Enchantress's threats. Meanwhile, news of Caryn's capture sends shock waves thro...
Apr 17, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Priest Michael and little Dafydd find themselves pursued by Black Riders, plunging the resistance camp into a furious battle. Rhona and Flint fight desperately against the relentless onslaught, facing imminent death repeatedly. The Black Riders, ruthless and unstoppable, leave the resistance battered, with Caryn captured and awaiting execution by Enchantress Zorreale. As Cardigan and the survivors scramble to devise a rescue plan, Rhona grapples with newfound compassion and a yearning to break f...
Apr 10, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In a spine-chilling episode, the liberation of Cardigan unleashes the full wrath of Enchantress Zorreale, escalating her malevolence to new heights as she exacts vengeance on his allies. Zorreale's dark intentions and formidable magic cast a sinister shadow over the resistance, weaving a treacherous web of deceit and danger. With relentless determination, she hatches a nefarious plot to capture the resistance's most devoted ally, threatening to tip the scales in favor of her ominous forces. As Z...
Apr 03, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome! Creoso! Sarah Woodbury, Mom, Author, Historian, Welsh Speaker, and creatively courageous joins us for a special interview about her book series. Sarah and Callie Sioux have both written about Medieval Wales in their novels that are mysteriously similar! An episode full of coincidences, Welsh history, and Author banter. Meet the two leading ladies in Welsh scifi-fantasy fiction...from the USA. Connect with Sarah Woodbury and start her book series: Latest Release March 29th: https://www.s...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 18
In a pulse-pounding episode, Rhona and Flint cross paths with the formidable warrior Priest Michael, who urgently alerts Caryn to the looming threat posed by the sinister Enchantress Zorreale. Priest Michael becomes their guide, leading the Thatchers to the heart of the resistance camp. However, their journey takes a perilous turn as Ragar's menacing forces overtake them, plunging them into a high-stakes skirmish between the valiant resistance and the ominous Black Riders. As Flint and Rhona fig...
Mar 27, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Having left Rhona and Flint under Caryn's watch in Brecon, Cardigan, the dirty prisoner from Castle Brecon, strikes off to find the remaining members of the resistance. To Cardigan's astonishment, he reunites with Priest Michael, his long-lost tutor and mentor. Cardigan’s friends and companions unveil the harsh reality of Zorreale and Ragar's merciless rule over Brecknockshire, discovering the immense suffering of their people. Fueled by a burning desire for justice, Cardigan and his allies emba...
Mar 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In the wake of their father's death, Rhona and Flint Thatcher find themselves in an unfamiliar world, haunted by the cruelty of Enchantress Zorreale. Witnessing the suffering endured in Brecon, Rhona seeks revenge; while grieving Flint promises vengeance against Thomas Hoffman, the man from Black Dagger who betrayed their father. As the siblings navigate loss, betrayal, and retribution, their individual journeys unfold against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense in this compelling episode. #1232...
Mar 13, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Awaking in a rustic peasant's hut, Rhona and Flint are immersed in the medieval world of legend and history. They meet Caryn—a resilient native of Brecon, Wales, actively resisting the tyrannical Enchantress Zorreale. Caryn unravels the tumultuous state of affairs in Wales, disclosing the fate of the siblings’ father. The once-mysterious cellmate they freed from the castle dungeons turns out to be Cardigan ap Llewelyn, the rightful lord of Brecknockshire, and perhaps a man who could unite the cl...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Rhona and Flint struggle with being thrust back in time, and finding themselves prisoners in the clutches of Enchantress Zorreale and her ruthless mercenary captain, Ragar. The dark dungeon becomes a stage for sibling tension and emotional unrest. A mysterious, feverishly mad cellmate becomes an unlikely ally, revealing a connection to their long-lost father, John Thatcher. Amid the confusion the Thatchers hatch an escape plan from the dungeon's depths with their deranged fellow prisoner known a...
Feb 28, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Flint, Rhona, and Taff awaken in the heart of a mysterious medieval tower. They must grapple with the discovery of an identical Carril Stone when unpredictable events unfold. Taff is captured by black-clad soldiers bearing a sinister emblem – an eclipse shrouding the sun. Rhona lies unconscious, and Flint's encounter with the formidable Enchantress Zorreale, ruler of this unknown realm, lead to their imprisonment in the dark depths beneath the Welsh Castle Brecon in the year 1232 A.D. They must ...
Feb 21, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Taff's unwavering faith begins to perplex Rhona. Flint delves deeper into the mystery of their father's disappearance, he learns that Taff possesses crucial knowledge about the event—John Thatcher's vanishing in the Patos Mountains. Determined to find answers, the trio scale the mountain and uncover clues left behind by the enigmatic physicist. They stumble upon the mysterious Carril stone, but their respite is short-lived as Commander Lewis closes in on them. In an inexplicable flash of light, ...
Feb 14, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Following their harrowing escape and a near-fatal crash, Rhona, Flint, and Taff unite at last, their paths intertwining amid the treacherous desert mountains. United by their common enemy, Commander Lewis, who relentlessly hunts them, the trio embarks on a daring quest to evade his clutches and find refuge in the unforgiving wilderness. Secrets from their pasts come to light, but they must rely on each other's strength and resilience to navigate the next 24 hours. #1232 #1232audioepic #adventure...
Feb 07, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, follow Rhona and Flint on a frantic cross-state drive across Texas to the mountains of New Mexico. As they race to evade the clutches of Black Dagger, tensions run high between the two, but secrets start to unravel. Rhona opens up about her involvement in the shady dealings of Eclipse, while Flint stumbles upon a mysterious connection between their missing father and the malevolent Black Dagger. Unveiling their father's research on time-travel, Flint and Rhona find themselves dr...
Jan 31, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Taff's life is in danger, forcing him to part ways with Pastor Ruben and flee to the Patos Mountains near Capitan, New Mexico. Together, they devise a daring plan to ensure his survival and rescue Rhona, but only if she and Flint can make it safely to the rendezvous point. Taff's destination is a secure hideout in the mountains of south-central New Mexico, but danger lurks close behind in the form of the relentless Commander Lewis from Black Dagger. With the clock ticking, Taff must evade Lewis'...
Jan 24, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Pastor Ruben, Taff's guiding light, offers solace and guidance in a world unknown by the desperate operative. With Taff’s secret safe in the pastor's hands, he finds comfort in their bond. However, danger looms as Black Dagger sets out on a relentless hunt for both Taff and Rhona. Amidst the chaos, Flint becomes the bearer of startling revelations when discussing their father John Thatcher's groundbreaking research. The tantalizing prospect of time-travel emerges as more than a mere theory, with...
Jan 17, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
