Trash Panda Publishing Podcast

Episode 5 - David James - Escala's Wish

In Episode 5:

• Update on Auditions for Ava Honeysuckle
• LoydaR emails with Crimson and a NEW Hustler enters the fray
• DJ reads Chapters 1 and 2 from "Escala's Wish" a unique romantasy

Escala's Wish Available on Amazon

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Episode 4 - Erika M. Szabo - Unbroken Curse

In Episode 4, we cover:

1. The Casting Call for Ava Honeysuckle, including a detailed character profile
2. DJ reading as Ava! - DON'T MISS THIS
3. More emails with Hustlers -- we got one that was going to sell us relationship services!
4. DJ reads Chapter 2 from Erika M. Szabo's Unbroken Curse

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Escala's Wish out now

Episode 3 - A Chapter from Eva Pasco's "Aileen's Guesthouse"

In today's podcast:

• David James will take on the persona of "Crimson Jack Acorn, III" and reveal a little bit about who he is as a character.
• Introduce Eva Pasco and her catalog of seven books available on Amazon.
• I read Chapter 6; segue to Chapter 7, from Eva Pasco's book, Aileen's Guesthouse.
• Support Eva - check out her books!

 

 

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Episode 2 - How I deal with Hustlers, the Raccoon way

In this episode, I tackle the endless flood of unsolicited emails from hustlers, scammers, and “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities the only sensible way possible: like a raccoon with a keyboard and a sense of humor.

Through short stories, exaggerated characters, and a lot of laughter, I break down the ridiculous tactics these emails use, why they keep showing up in our inboxes, and how absurd the whole ecosystem really is when you step back and look at it. Rather than ranting, I turn the annoyance into entertainment—mocking the hustle culture, the fake urgency, and the scams that assume we were born yesterday.

If you’ve ever stared at your inbox, sighed, and wondered how on earth these messages still exist, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best response isn’t anger—it’s comedy, curiosity, and a well-timed raccoon eye-roll.

Episode 1 - What is this Podcast all about?

In the debut episode of the Trash Panda Publishing Podcast, host David James (DJ) pulls back the curtain on Trash Panda Publishing and the story behind its creation. What started as a love of storytelling and fantasy worlds grew into a full indie publishing imprint fueled by creativity, persistence, and a healthy dose of raccoon-level curiosity.

 

DJ talks candidly about the realities of indie publishing—writing the book, launching it, navigating marketing, ads, algorithms, and the emotional highs and lows that come with putting your work into the world. The episode blends practical insight with personal reflection, setting the tone for a show that’s as much about the people behind the books as the books themselves.

Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes publishing talk, author interviews, creative chaos, and—occasionally—raccoons.