Ink Speak: A Podcast for Storytellers, Dreamers & SeekersHave you ever felt like there’s more to life than what you’re living? I did too, until I set fire to the life I thought I was supposed to have and chose myself instead. Once choice led to another and I crash landed here, to tell the story of the magic that happened along the way.I’m Maverick Malone (@mavmalone)—author, poet, and spoken word artist—and this podcast is a space for everyone. Most podcasts teach, interview, or perform, but this one just lives. It's a podcast you step into.Ink S...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 51:49
If you’ve been feeling trapped in the repetitive loop of adulting, screen fatigue, or a dry spell in your creative life, consider this your official invitation to step off…
Sep 5, 2026 · 43:51
On the day of my third book launch, I expected to feel AMAZE (no, that's not a typo). Instead, I was hit with anxiety-overload, quaking self-doubt, and an old, familiar belief…
Aug 16, 2026 · 22:33
All endings are new beginnings. In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of my beloved dog, Leo, whose passing coincided with the clearing energy of the March lunar…
Jul 25, 2026 · 37:46
In this episode, we’re tearing down the myth that love inevitably loses its luster or that you have to choose between safe, comfortable stability and wild, passionate fire. This…
Jun 11, 2026 · 35:25
If you’ve ever been told that “your thoughts create your reality,” you’ve probably also felt the toxic underbelly of that phrase. Does an intrusive thought mean you're…
Jun 2, 2026 · 39:31
Have you ever re-read your old writing or listened to your own audio and felt a big wave of cringe? In a digital culture optimized for fast validation, we are conditioned to…
May 26, 2026 · 15:03
Today's episode is a Listen When minisode in a series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches or spoken word pieces set to…
May 13, 2026 · 46:05
In this expansion of Episode 54 Failure is Success Part I, I take you with me as I Goldilocks my way through my various publishing experiences, trying and "failing" as I searched…
Apr 21, 2026 · 32:38
3What if nothing was ever truly a failure? In this episode, I explore the idea that failure is not something fixed but something we ourselves define. And if we’re the ones…
Apr 9, 2026 · 54:54
I ghosted social media for months, but I couldn't stay away forever. In this season 3 premiere, I’m sitting in my backyard with an iced coffee, talking to you the way I would…
Dec 30, 2025 · 32:00
I’m still on hiatus but this felt necessary. This intermission episode explores how social media and the attention economy have subtly trained us to equate metrics with meaning,…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:25:47
Before I take a hiatus from the podcast, I'm closing out Season 2 with my most immersive episode yet, recorded lakeside, like you’re right there having coffee with me. 🌊☕ I’m…
Aug 19, 2025 · 43:53
For this milestone 50th episode (!!), I’m sharing why Jake and I chose to step away from the America’s Favorite Couple contest, even after making it to the quarterfinals. What…
Jun 24, 2025 · 36:07
This episode is a love letter to solitude. While I'm away at sea (literally), I’m taking you back to another coastline, Vilano Beach, Florida, where I recently escaped for a solo…
Jun 19, 2025 · 7:15
Inspired by Rudy Francisco’s viral piece, "My Honest Poem," this spoken word episode is Maverick Malone's own version of truth-telling. Vulnerable, narrative-driven, and deeply…
Jun 5, 2025 · 8:37
This is for anyone who needs a reminder that they're not alone. This spoken word piece is from my second poetry collection, Hope and Other Beautiful Things , a book about wonder,…
Jun 5, 2025 · 24:34
In this episode, I unpack a viral dumpster fire of a post dripping with misogyny, projection, and unhealed wounds masquerading as “truth” (it's an absolute ridiculous word salad…
May 16, 2025 · 2:57
No podcast today, just a love poem and a reminder for the challenging days. No matter how dark the clouds, love persists.
Apr 22, 2025 · 31:03
In this introspective episode, I, Maverick Malone, discuss the nature of time—how it changes us, teaches us, and brings healing when we’re open to what it offers. From open mic…
Apr 15, 2025 · 39:21
What if your words are the spark someone else needs? In this powerful episode of Ink Speak , I share some of the origin story of Tempest Press , the new women-owned publishing…
Apr 8, 2025 · 38:16
In this spontaneous, soul-led episode, I take you with me on a wisdom walk —a solo hike by the river where I set the intention to receive messages from nature and spirit. What…
Apr 1, 2025 · 35:30
This episode begins with a poem (an invocation, really) about love as medicine. The kind that finds us at our most depleted and still asks us to show up, gently. I talk about…
Mar 25, 2025 · 24:35
Are you caught between who you were and who you're becoming? In this soul-stirring episode of Listen When , I dive into the heart of transformation—what it feels like to be in…
Mar 18, 2025 · 24:29
Can one simple question create a miracle? I hadn’t written in months. I was deep in hermit mode—resting, healing, waiting. But then, I asked myself: What can you find to be…
Jan 14, 2025 · 1:07:00
In this episode, I sit down with poet Danielle Coffyn to celebrate the upcoming March 8th release of her debut poetry collection, If Adam Picked the Apple . We dive deep into her…
Dec 20, 2024 · 20:45
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of how a simple notification about a new Substack subscriber reignited my passion for creating and reminded me of my "Great Why."…
Nov 20, 2024 · 15:10
Today's episode is crossover from my Substack newsletters, Junk Drawer - more specifically, my "ARTHOUSE" subseries, where I break down a poem I've written, tell the backstory of…
Oct 23, 2024 · 16:26
In this episode of the "Listen When" short motivational series, we'll explore how curiosity can help us transcend fear. Through powerful stories and reflections, I’ll discuss…
Oct 15, 2024 · 52:00
Join us for a special episode featuring local Chattanooga poet Chelsea Chatts as we dive into her new collection, Mud Water Will Rise . Chelsea explores Southern identity through…
Oct 9, 2024 · 52:02
In this episode, join me on a peaceful morning at a charming red caboose Airbnb in Alabama. As I sip my coffee and take in the tranquil surroundings, I dive into the beauty of…
Oct 1, 2024 · 47:06
🎙️ Episode 1: The Caboose Chronicles - Season Two Premiere! 🚂 Welcome back to Season Two! In this special episode, recorded from a charming little red caboose in Alabama, I…
Aug 25, 2024 · 11:59
On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, the poetry group open mic I attend held its final show at its location. The group continues on but will be moving venues, so to pay homage to the…
Jun 13, 2024 · 1:27:10
This is the season finale of Ink Speak , and wow—it’s going out with fireworks, a twenty-one-gun salute, and a whole lot of truth. If you’re thinking about divorce , feeling…
Jun 11, 2024 · 41:59
90% of podcasts don't get past episode 3. Of those that surpass that milestone, even less make it to a year. And then there is Ink Speak ... I recently celebrated TWO birthdays:…
Jun 4, 2024 · 28:35
Change is such an inevitable part of life - one that many of us struggle with. As I'm entering 36, I can sense my own next big changes on the horizon and my dreams and…
May 28, 2024 · 37:08
A couple of weeks ago, I had some family drama over what I, as an almost 36 year old woman, chose to wear. I felt that experience was such a powerful growth moment for me that I…
May 7, 2024 · 13:48
This is a short episode that tells the story of that one time I woke up in the middle of the night to a cockroach crawling on my arm. Why tell this specific story? Because of…
May 4, 2024 · 11:55
This is the last part of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. This quick little episode includes some closing thoughts on why I don't revisit the same…
Apr 25, 2024 · 32:37
This is part three of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. Today's episode drops you into the heart of my own experiences firsthand of having coffee as I…
Apr 23, 2024 · 23:26
This is part two of my solo trip to the Little River Bus Stop in Fort Payne, AL. Today's episode is me once again voice noting myself as I flip through the guestbook and read…
Apr 9, 2024 · 44:18
During my recent solo trip to Fort Payne and Mentone, AL, I had the idea to begin voice noting myself on the fly. This episode and the forthcoming episodes in this mini-series…
Apr 2, 2024 · 31:49
Like many, I've had a love affair with Paris for as long as I can remember. Also like many, I've never been. So when I came across a charming Airbnb listing themed like the most…
Mar 26, 2024 · 38:33
How many times a day to you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling social media, and then before you know it, you feel really down on yourself? Today's episode is all about getting…
Mar 19, 2024 · 24:00
I don't just give gifts - I give experiences. So for birthdays (especially for love interests), you know I'm going to go ALL OUT. Today's episode details one of those gifts which…
Mar 7, 2024 · 21:48
If you've been wondering where I went and what I've been up to, this is the episode for you. In this one, I'm spilling the tea on my home improvement (mis)adventures, my kitchen…
Jan 18, 2024 · 35:51
Why is it that as soon as the clock strikes midnight December 31st and January begins, we are suddenly expected to instantly lose the weight, overhaul our lives and become an…
Jan 16, 2024 · 1:40:52
I first discovered reiki three years ago when I was struggling with my own spiritual awakening and it fascinated me ("rei" for universal and "ki" for lifeforce energy). It opened…
Dec 21, 2023 · 1:10:32
This is a very special edition of Ink Speak because we - YES, WE! - are discussing YOUR answers to the best and worst gifts ever received. When I posed a question on my Instagram…
Dec 5, 2023 · 15:16
It's officially December and the start of the winter season here in the US. This brings all kinds of challenges, with the business of the holiday season, the amplified hustle of…
Nov 7, 2023 · 18:44
When the world is weighing heavy on us and heated topics are everywhere, from social media and news outlets to our family's dinner table, it can be challenging to manage our…
Nov 7, 2023 · 6:24
When you need to take a few minutes and center yourself, reach for this quick guided meditation to ground you in the present and use the power of your subconscious mind to…
Nov 4, 2023 · 5:45
"Listen When" is a minisode series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches set to music on things we all need to hear. Reach…
Oct 3, 2023 · 33:22
Today's episode is a recap of my recent trip out to Oregon and the Pacific Coast for a nature/writing retreat and a subsequent roadtrip with Danielle Coffyn, @musingsonbeing. In…
Aug 31, 2023 · 11:39
New series alert! "Listen When" is a minisode series of sound bytes, of (what I hope will be) inspirational and motivational poetic mini-speeches set to music on things we all…
Aug 29, 2023 · 42:13
Do you have a dream - some big goal, some vision, some incredible thing you feel called to in this life? Are you taking any baby steps to get there? What separates the you here,…
Aug 8, 2023 · 21:03
There is something inherently magical about travel – what it does, how it moves us, the way it inspires and changes us. On today’s episode, I wrap up my St. George solo…
Aug 2, 2023 · 22:56
Have you been struggling to rest? Not just to carve out the time for it but to mentally allow yourself to even get to this place where you can put down the armful of things…
Jul 31, 2023 · 22:32
Let's face it: being human IS HARD. Like, really, really hard. We all struggle and when we're in the thick of it, we want just some respite, some way to weather those storms and…
Jul 25, 2023 · 36:58
Sometimes when we reach a crossroads in life, we're hit with several things all at once and can so easily become overwhelmed. There is a grieving process. We have to learn to let…
May 30, 2023 · 57:37
No one gets married thinking they will one day get divorced, but sometimes it's just what happens. Now that I'm on the other side of it, I'm finally able to open up - in depth -…
May 30, 2023 · 27:42
"This is the way the world ends, this is the way the world ends - not with a bang" ...but with a glimmer.Today's episode asks us to reflect on the state of our world, the role we…
May 30, 2023 · 37:09
Have you ever felt called to something so viscerally but something held you back? Fear? Anxiety? Self doubt? We've all been there.Today's first ever episode dives deep into my…
May 30, 2023 · 7:09
Have you ever thought, “There has to be more to life than this”? You’re not alone. I had this same thought before I decided to leave a 14 year relationship and choose myself for…
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