Playtime with WC Turck

A Conversation with Afghan War Vet, Dr. Paul Bryan Roach, Author of Citizen Surgeon and The End

Author and Afghan War Vet, Dr. Paul Bryan Roach might know some things. In this Episode Paul and host WC Turck discuss his Memoir of a frontline Doctor, Citizen Surgeon, and his spiritual action/adventure novel The End. Through his role as trauma surgeon in Afghanistan and in Chicago, Paul shares thoughts on extremism, breaking cycles youth violence and PTSD. Paul's books are available here on Amazon.com

Author David W. Berner Talks Marketing His Latest Book, Rainbow Man

Award winning Author David W. Berner is embracing the online publishing platform Substack with the release of his latest serialized novel, Rainbow Man on January 14th, 2022. He discusses the future of online publishing with WC Turck. David's website is www.davidwberner.com

Playtime Playcast Episode 5: The Americana Folk Music of Peter Joly

Buffalo native, turned Chicagoan, Peter Joly's latest collection of richly personal songs is titled “Easy has Never Been The Way” which is available at peterjoly.bandcamp.com, as is his powerful and beautiful 2016 self-titled debut album.

Author Libby Fischer Hellman on Writing Strong Female Characters

Critically acclaimed author Libby Fischer Hellman writes strong women.
From her Ellie Foreman Mysteries, to the suspenseful adventures of blond and beautiful Chicago PI, Georgia Davis.
Hellman has taken us around the world, to war, and across history through the eyes of female characters-you know, the other half of the world. She is also a 2021 Chicago Writer’s Association’s Book of the year award Winner for Indie Fiction. No spoiler alerts here. We are after the nuts and bolts of writing effective Fiction, especially strong female characters. www.libbyhellmann.com is the website

Playtime Playcast Episode 4, a conversation with Martin Barre

WC Turck shares a richly personal conversation with legendary Jethro Tull guitarist, Martin Barre. Martin talks about late great drummer Mark Craney, Joe Banamassa, Jethro Tull reunion, working with Paul McCartney, the Penny Peeps, family and his real last name! Plus, our featured Indie artist, Iris Marlowe!
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The Virginian: A Radio Adaptation Part Two

Our Groundbreaking Conclusion! Part Two of Two. This exclusive Playtime adaptation of the Owen Wister's classic tale of the Old West originally aired April 25th, 2021. This original version was heard here for the first time since it closed at Chicago's Randolph Street Theater in 1914. Lovingly updated by WC Turck and George J. Manisco, and performed by a brilliant cast from around the country. Sound mixing by WC Turck, with original music composed by Rich Maisel. Narrated by Kerri Kendall. Plus, a special dedication from Timothy Drury, son of TV's late great Virginian, James Drury.

The Virginian: A Radio Adaptation Part One

Part one of Two. This exclusive Playtime adaptation of the Owen Wister's classic tale of the Old West originally aired April 25th, 2021. This original version was heard here for the first time since it closed at Chicago's Randolph Street Theater in 1914. Lovingly updated by WC Turck and George J. Manisco, and performed by a brilliant cast. Sound mixing by WC Turck, with original music composed by Rich Maisel. Narrated by Kerri Kendall. Plus, a special dedication from Timothy Drury, son of TV's late great Virginian, James Drury.

Playtime Playcast Episode 1

Getting to know you! Introducing the hosts of Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall, a podcast about the Arts...with a bit of activism thrown in. 
Plus, featured Indie Artist, Peter Joly. Find out more about Peter at peterjoly.bandcamp.com.
Our Theme song is courtesy of Moiz Rehman.
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