Two boys. Decades apart. The same deadly system. One survivor returns to make it answer for everything it tried to bury. A Death in Arcadia, preorder now: a.co/d/iKKGAiG
Mike Papantonio
@mikepapantonio.bsky.social
Mike Papantonio is an author, trial lawyer, and host of America’s Lawyer, exposing corporate greed through gripping legal thrillers. https://www.mikepapantonio.com/
Miranda Lambert talks about starting out young and facing the pressure to be reinvented by the industry. She explains why standing firm in who you are made all the difference. Authenticity wasn’t just a choice. It was survival.
From a recent session with my friend and long-time collaborator, John Ripley. We’ve played together for years, and every time we get the chance, it reminds me why I love making music. The connection, the spontaneity, and the shared language that doesn’t need words. Hope you enjoy a glimpse of it.
In our conversation, Miranda Lambert reflects on where her fearless authenticity comes from growing up in East Texas, surrounded by strong women, and a single piece of advice from her mom that’s guided her ever since: know who you are and stick with it.
In our conversation, Miranda Lambert talks about how music first grabbed her. Not as sound but as emotion. Growing up in a house filled with every kind of music, she learned early that songs are meant to make you feel something.
Writing books is no different than making music, you get better by surrounding yourself with people who share the craft. Connecting with writers builds community, sparks ideas, and makes the work less solitary. I always encourage writers to reach out. Some of my best friendships started that way.
Two boys. Decades apart. The same deadly system. One survivor returns to make it answer for everything it tried to bury. A Death in Arcadia, preorder now.
I’m giving away ten hardcover copies of THE MIDDLEMAN over on Goodreads! If you enjoy high-stakes legal thrillers about political and corporate corruption, and a hero who won’t back down, this one’s for you. Enter here for your chance to win: bit.ly/48dnR7u
Like him or not, people will be singing Jimmy Buffet into the next millennium. What's your favorite Jimmy Buffet Song?
Part 9 | When asked how he balances family, music, and everything in between, Dierks Bentley says the secret for him is aviation. From early-morning Southwest flights to the sheer wonder of traveling across the country for $700, he sees flying as a gift.
Getting ready for the big party at my house. A dozen of the best musicians in Pensacola joined me for a Thanksgiving party.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. A day to slow down, take stock, and appreciate the people and moments that truly matter.
Looks like we’ve got a new “legal expert” joining the team and let’s just say he’s a little more animated than usual. Meet Mike Puppetonio. Same fire, same fight for the truth… just with significantly more felt and questionable hair choices. Stay tuned.
Part 8 | Ice Bath Challenge! Dierks Bentley discusses a friendly competition with his band involving freezing cold water. He jokes that after years of “dad strength,” he can outlast anyone in a trash can full of ice… and he’s proved it.
Part 7 | Dierks Bentley reflects on how life’s extremes shape a songwriter. The loneliness of his early years to the joy of marriage. The loss of his father. The unexpected spark behind Drunk on a Plane. Even the “dumbest” ideas can become hits when they’re honest, human, and relatable.
This little troublemaker has been making the rounds at the office, causing just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing. Stay tuned for the trailer to what might be the holiday movie of the year.
Part 6 | Dierks Bentley talks about why country music has never felt like work and that obsession makes persistence easy. He says the real craft comes from living fully, writing boldly, and having the confidence to “write with a pen, not a pencil.”
Dierks Bentley pulls back the curtain on the craft of songwriting. We discuss long hours writing and the fellowship that happens when musicians just sit and talk. It’s not sunsets and inspiration on demand; it’s hard work, honesty, and finding new ways to make familiar stories feel alive.
I’ve been doing these book giveaways for a couple of months now, and they've proven so popular I've decided to keep them going until I'm out of books. (My publisher thinks I'm crazy, but I'm having fun!) Enter here for another chance to win all six Deke thrillers: mikepapantonioauthor.com/sweeps
I’ve been doing these book giveaways for a couple of months now, and they've proven so popular I've decided to keep them going until I'm out of books. (My publisher thinks I'm crazy, but I'm having fun!) Enter here for another chance to win all six Deke thrillers: mikepapantonioauthor.com/sweeps
