Episode

Rick London on The Dancing Wolfeman, Creativity, and the Power of Perseverance

S1 · July 21, 2026 · 40 min

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Bubba Startz chats with Rick London about his creative journey, exploring the role of music in his art and the process of writing, publishing, and marketing his book. Rick shares insights on podcast ideas, his unique take on monsters, and the metaphor behind his werewolf story. They discuss the benefits of not being classically trained, balancing project completion with perfection, and considering the reader's perspective. Rick unveils future plans for The Dancing Wolfeman series and building a fan base. The episode wraps up with thoughts on patience, perseverance, Boomz TV's marketing role, and where to purchase the book.

Key Points

  • Rick London was inspired to write "The Dancing Wolfman" from a vivid memory of a foggy drive home from a friend's house after the Super Bowl in 1998, imagining it as a perfect setting for a werewolf ambush.
  • The protagonist of Rick's book, Titus Wolf, is a morally grounded werewolf who defies the typical killer archetype, instead becoming a savior through the transformative power of music.
  • Rick emphasizes the importance of patience, persistence, and community in the process of writing, marketing, and building a universe around his book, viewing it as a long-term collaborative project.
Speakers AI Chat

Bubba Startz

Host · 38%

Rick London

Guest · 62%

Chapters
0:22Introduction and Rick London's backstory
3:03Creative process and inspiration in art
4:18The power of music in Rick's story
5:57Writing, publishing, and marketing the book
12:25Podcast ideas and relating to monsters
18:26Metaphor behind the werewolf story and natural writing process
21:11Advantage of not being classically trained
26:05Finishing projects vs. seeking perfection
27:08Considering the reader's perspective
29:00Future plans for the Dancing Wolfman series
31:43Origin of the Dancing Wolfman idea
33:04Building a fan base and learning the process
35:02Importance of patience and perseverance
37:22Booms TV's involvement and marketing plans
38:14Closing remarks and where to buy the book
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