
Hosted by York Campbell · EN

“Just when I thought I was out, they put me back in.” I know many of you are waiting for Season 9 of Welcome to Earth Stories, and while life and family duties have delayed the launch until the new year, I could not leave you without a story. In this update, I share why I have had to press pause to care for my wife and how my son, Elijah, has been my anchor through it all. However, I am not leaving you empty-handed. I am excited to present a special rebroadcast from my Experimental Stories anthology titled Return to the Ether. This is a departure from our usual high-octane sci-fi. It is a nocturnal, spiritual journey into grief, memory, and the “cosmic duffel bag” of our past desires. Key Takeaways: Season 9 Update: A look at the timeline for the next season of Welcome to Earth Stories. Experimental Stories: Experience a more gentle and introspective side of my audio drama work designed for the quiet moments of the night. The Writer’s Compass: I officially announce the re-branding of my YouTube channel which was formerly known as Idea Magnet. If you are a writer, artist, or creator looking to overcome blocks and find inspiration in the everyday, please join me over on my newly named YouTube channel called The Writer’s Compass. I am filming new content in Ottawa with my son and my friend Oral Brooks to help navigate your creative journey. Links: 📺 Subscribe to The Writer’s Compass on YouTube: 🎧 Visit the Podcast Website: WelcomeToEarthStories.com Please subscribe to the show so you do not miss Season 9 when it drops!

What happens when your loyal listeners hand you three words—redemption, superfluous, and resigned—and demand a freestyle audio drama? It leads to a dark spiral, trippy dreams, and an exhausting battle against an unbeatable creative block. Join York as he recounts the journey to make good on a promise, only to find his own foundation slipping. He sought guidance from a therapist who looks suspiciously like a miniaturized, rude, and pipe-smoking Gandalf. The rude reality delivered by this unconventional shrink forces a profound question: Do we have to fulfill every single promise we make, or is that effort simply… superfluous? Listen to this bonus episode to hear the unexpected, often humorous, and deeply relatable struggle of a storyteller pushing to his creative limit, complete with an existential grocery store encounter and a crucial lesson on knowing when to let go. You’ll also hear the original challenge words from listeners Steve Webb, Timothy from Create Art Podcast, and James Ray. The episode you’ve been waiting for is not what you expect. York is now taking time off to think about the show’s future, so don’t miss this one. Find your host, York, on X (formerly Twitter) at @Poeticearthling. And leave him a DM Listen to all previous season at Welcometoearthstories.com

Every good thing comes to an end. This statement may be overused but it’s true. In this special episode you’ll hear about the potential conclusion, not of the universe or reality itself but of my time with you. I’m trying not to spoil everything in the show description so consider this a tease. Writing and producing fictional audio dramas is a dream come true. Since 2017 I have been creating stories after stories, and I’ve also been producing shows for other podcasters. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share these wild tales and I thank my Saviour Jesus Christ for giving me the strength to continue the show during the dark chapters of my life. Oops, I may have said too much in this “tease” so before I get carried away hit play and send me a message on X (@Poeticearthling) and let me know what you think. If you want to take part in the freestyle episode, please record your random word along with your name and town or city you live in. I’m going to take your random word and turn it into a freestyle episode. I know that sounds scarry. Record your message on Speakpipe.com/welcometoearthstories. I have a new Youtube channel for artist, it’s called Idea Magnet. This channel helps creators, artists, and writers turn daily observations into fresh, actionable concepts for their next project. Please subscribe and leave me a comment on the channel.

I am Atom, the building block of the universe. I have been spliced and placed into a warhead. You can’t stop me, you can’t ignore me. This is my story before the world burns. Season 4, Episode 12 They said World War 1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars. After 40 million people died in over 30 nations between 1914 and 1918 you would think earthlings learned their lesson.Unfortunately one global war wasn’t enough to satisfy man’s hunger.So they polished their tanks and planes, counted their missiles and tried again in 1939. About twice as many died in the sequel, credit goes to advanced tanks, submarines, Jet fighters and of course the nuclear bomb. I’m not a pacifist if thugs were trying to break into my home to hurt my family you bet I will fight. But I would not go out of my way to burn down their relatives’ homes. In 1945 the first nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima Japan. Thousands of ordinary citizens didn’t see it coming. A second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. They said if it wasn’t for the bombs the war would stretch on, they even said the bombs saved lives. It’s hard for me to believe that, but you may have a different opinion. If you find this episode worthy to share please do so on Twitter and tag @poeticearthling. Credits are read by Shawntay from CTAmarketing.biz Poetic Earthlings Studio is open to edit and produce your podcast, DM @Poeticearthlings on Twitter or visit Poeticearthlings.com while you’re there you can sign up for the Earthlings Report, this is our free newsletter to help writers overcome imposter syndrome and writer’s block. If you like this show continue to show your support and buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/poeticearthlings. Music is licensed under Epidemic Sound