Send us a textToday, we interview Contessa Thorton, the debut author of the audiobook "It's In The Bio." The book is available on Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, or from Contessa's Website.Contessa can be found on Facebook, Instagram, X, and BlueSky Social.The link to her YouTube page is here.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textDue to recent pushback by a few listeners regarding using AI voice generation to narrate the stories on the podcast, Tate decided to explain why he chose that. To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textToday, we are doing something a little different. I am interviewing an author about her writing process and her book. Join me while I chat with Charnaye Connor, the newly published author of Initiation, the first in The Vindication Series. Charnyae's book can be purchased here.Follow Charnaye on Instagram and Facebook.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn today's story, we meet Aaron, who sees the world as something to be fixed. Despite the negativity of those around him, he resolves to always remain true to himself.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textA story of ice cream and the true meaning of friendship.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a text"The Gas Canister" is a mysterious and suspenseful story about a stranded traveler on a dark, lonely road without cell service. He has to decide whether to wait or walk through the darkness to find help. Along the way, he encounters the unexpected and learns about the secrets that lurk in the shadows. This is a work of fiction.Podcast websiteTo leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this true story, we embark on a mundane train ride Tate took from New York City. Amidst a carriage filled with strangers, a chance encounter unfolds that reveals the layers of our humanity often taken for granted and overlooked in the passage of our daily lives, where compassion and skepticism regularly overlap. To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this story, we venture into the life of Alison, an older woman whose seemingly ordinary day takes an unexpected turn, revealing layers of memory and the profound impact of time.Alison's story unfolds against the backdrop of her lifelong home, where familiarity meets the unknown. As she approaches her neighbor's fence, anticipation and trepidation mingle, hinting at the mysteries beyond. This is a work of fictionTo leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and...

Send us a textIn this true story, Tate takes us into the heart of a culinary storm, where a broken sauce becomes the catalyst for a high-stakes confrontation in the unforgiving realm of the fish kitchen. Join me as we navigate through the kitchen's heat, the pressure of perfection, and the unexpected twist that transforms a culinary disaster into a triumph.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a text**Listener Favorite**In this story, Tate takes us on a quest for a single gesture that transcends the ordinary and delves into the profound. Amidst the chaos of an unforeseen incident, a moment emerges that would define the depths of love, commitment, and the unspoken connection between two souls. This is a work of fictionTo leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this true story, we'll be taken on a journey of innocence, curiosity, and intergenerational bonding with a young Tate as he sets out to explore a new neighborhood. As he wanders the streets, he encounters an unexpected encounter that leads to an unlikely friendship. To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this true story, we'll dive into a unique New York City encounter where the glitz of a Hollywood premiere collided with the everyday lives of a regular couple. Join us as we unravel a captivating tale where the boundaries between celebrity glamour and everyday experiences blur against the enchanting backdrop of the city that never sleeps.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textThis week’s true story portrays unspoken tensions, traditions, and the explosive power of unspoken words. Through the lens of Tate's family experience, we delve deep into the complexities of how shared meals, implicit conflicts, and unexpected actions can profoundly shape our perspective on life.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this true story, we bring you a powerful, personal tale of an encounter between Tate, his father, and his little brother. We explore a poignant story of family sacrifice and the weight of difficult choices in a moment that changed their relationships forever.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we embark on a poignant journey through the seasons of life, promises made, and the enduring beauty of the present moment. Join us as we explore the bittersweet tapestry of the farmer Jonathan's life. It is a story of dedication, unfulfilled promises, and the timeless wisdom that teaches us to savor the beauty of the present moment. This is a work of FictionTo leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us a...

Send us a textIn this gripping true tale, a young Tate is engrossed in washing dishes when a blood-curdling scream pierces the air from his mother's room. Slowly turning towards the source of the sound, he is confronted with a sight so inexplicable and terrifying that it leaves him utterly bewildered.To leave a review, comment, or idea, access transcripts, and communicate with Tate, please visit us at https://www.pantopen.com

Send us a text In a world where a chef trades the sizzle of pans for the power of the pen, comes a captivating journey of tales and emotions. Welcome to "Pan To Pen - A Storytelling Podcast," crafted by Tate Basildon, a private chef and aspiring memoir author.Tate serves as the creator, writer, producer, and editor of this unique podcast, bringing you stories straight from the heart. The magic of storytelling is enhanced with the use of cutting-edge AI text-to-speech technology.Dive into...