Down Under Author Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown

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Author-to-author conversations exploring books, writing, history, and the creative process. Hosted by Australian author Paul Rushworth-Brown. This episode is produced in association with Meet the Author – Indie Book Source and the History Bards Podcast.

  1. 6D AGO

    Judas: Villain, Scapegoat… or Necessary to History?

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with Ralph E. Jarells, author of Jesus and Judas: Best Friends Forever, about one of history’s most contested figures. Was Judas Iscariot a traitor driven by greed — or a man caught in a divine design larger than himself? For two thousand years, Judas has carried the weight of betrayal. But what if history required a villain? What if the story we inherited was shaped not only by faith, but by power, politics, and the need for moral certainty? This conversation explores loyalty, prophecy, free will, and the burden of being cast as history’s scapegoat. Ralph challenges the traditional narrative, asking whether Judas was acting in defiance — or in obedience. Together, they examine the tension between destiny and choice, and the cost of being remembered through a single act. Because history does not end.People carry it. 📚 Jesus and Judas: Best Friends Forever by Ralph E. Jarells🎙 Hosted by Paul Rushworth-Brown📺 Down Under Interviews🎧 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

    26 min

  2. JAN 26

    When Belief Becomes Violence: Linea Tanner on Myth, Power, and Empire

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, Australian author and host Paul Rushworth-Brown speaks with Linea Tanner, author of Apollo’s Raven. Set in Roman-occupied Britannia, Tanner’s work uses myth and history to explore how belief systems shape power, justify violence, and sustain empire. Rather than offering simple heroes or moral resolution, the conversation examines myth as a tool of control, resistance, and survival. This long-form discussion looks at writing historical fantasy grounded in research, the role of legend in normalising conquest, and how ancient stories reflect real historical pressures. Recorded for Down Under Interviews.Also airing via History Bards Podcast and Meet the Author (US).

    22 min

  3. JAN 11

    Inside Nazi Germany: Identity, Espionage, and Moral Survival in The Eagle Scout Picture

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews, author Gary Kidney discusses The Eagle Scout Picture, a World War II espionage thriller inspired by real intelligence operations. Set inside Nazi Germany before the United States formally entered the war, the novel follows a young American Eagle Scout sent on a near-suicidal mission: to live undercover in the heart of the Third Reich, blend in completely, and survive long enough to pass critical intelligence back home. In conversation with Paul Rushworth-Brown, Gary explores themes of identity, moral compromise, and psychological endurance — asking what happens when survival requires becoming someone you despise. The discussion moves beyond plot to examine conscience under pressure, the cost of deception, and the long shadows cast by wartime choices. A thoughtful, historically grounded conversation about espionage, ethics, and the human toll of living a double life.

    22 min

  4. JAN 5

    PSI TV | When the Land Decides Who You Become

    This conversation originally aired on PSI TV and is shared here with permission.PSI TV is hosted and produced by Dr Trudy. In this episode, Paul Rushworth-Brown discusses Outback Odyssey — a post-war Australian novel exploring land, memory, identity, and belonging. The conversation reflects on migration, moral choice, First Nations knowledge, and how the outback reshapes those who live and work within it. This episode forms part of Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown, a long-form series examining history, power, and the human cost of survival. 📘 Read Outback Odyssey: https://www.amazon.com/Outback-Odyssey-Paul-Rushworth-Brown/dp/1964700140🌏 Official site: https://www.paulrushworthbrown.com📚 Read for free on BookSirens: https://booksirens.com/book/CQXYG3S/S5DTJ40

    30 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Owen Pataki on Smoke in the Cypress | War of 1812 Historical Thriller

    Author Owen Pataki joins Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown to discuss his historical thriller Smoke in the Cypress, a sweeping novel set against the volatile backdrop of the War of 1812 and the contested world of early nineteenth-century Louisiana. The conversation explores Pataki’s portrayal of New Orleans on the brink of invasion, where soldiers, plantation owners, maroon communities, and pirates collide in a city shaped by fear, ambition, and violence. Central to the discussion is Marcel Moreau, a veteran of Napoleon’s Grand Armée, whose journey from post-war France to the Louisiana swamps draws him into a dangerous web of intrigue, moral choice, and survival. This episode looks closely at historical research, character motivation, and the challenges of writing large-scale conflict through intimate human stakes — from the cypress swamps beyond the city to the looming British fleet offshore, and the fragile alliances that defined the era. Down Under Interviews is a long-form author conversation series dedicated to thoughtful, reader-led discussion across historical fiction, thriller, and literary storytelling.

    23 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Carol Amorosi on Death on the Line | A Colonial Thriller Mystery

    Author Carol Amorosi joins Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown to discuss her novel Death on the Line, a colonial-era mystery set against the dangers and uncertainties of early American life. The conversation explores the historical backdrop of the American colonies, from perilous Atlantic crossings to the untamed wilderness of Colonial Pennsylvania, where a young surveyor’s dream assignment turns into a fight to clear his name after a shocking discovery. Carol reflects on how real historical tensions, isolation, and frontier life create natural suspense, and how mystery emerges organically within a colonial setting. This episode focuses on historical context, research, character motivation, and the craft of building intrigue in early America, offering listeners insight into how colonial mysteries balance authenticity with narrative momentum. Down Under Interviews is a long-form author interview series dedicated to thoughtful, reader-led conversations with writers across historical fiction, mystery, and literary genres.

    24 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Myriana Merkovic — The Healer’s Daughter Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown

    In this episode of Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown, Paul speaks with Myriana Merkovic, author of The Healer’s Daughter — a conversation about storytelling, healing, and the personal experiences that shape a writer’s voice. 📺 Watch the full interview on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/C9rHR1nrNY4?si=ADZqA8HnBPjxkkOj 📘 The Healer’s Daughter — available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Healers-Daughter-historical-tale-magic-ebook/dp/B0FNKPKX7J ✍️ Learn more about Myriana Merkovichttps://myriana-merkovic.com/unexpected/ 🎧 Follow Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3cOq1k9ai1m3WtnYWUXS5V 🌏 Down Under Interviews — official sitehttps://www.paulrushworthbrown.com #MyrianaMerkovic #TheHealersDaughter #DownUnderInterviews #AuthorInterview #WritingLife #Storytelling

    27 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    When Growing Up Means Choosing Right from Wrong — Mike Nemeth

    In this conversation, author Mike Nemeth joins Paul Rushworth-Brown to discuss Tissue of Lies, a tense political thriller that pulls back the curtain on power, secrecy, and the personal cost of truth. Mike talks about the real-world influences behind the novel, the moral grey zones his characters inhabit, and why stories about misinformation and control feel especially urgent today. 🎧 Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown Conversations with authors exploring history, politics, culture, and the stories that challenge the official version. 📘 Tissue of Lies — Mike Nemeth 👉 https://www.amazon.com/author/mikenemeth 🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube Down Under Interviews with Paul Rushworth-Brown 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpv-0hqQA1zWotpof7dUIHU40l6E2VqU7 🌏 Visit: https://www.paulrushworthbrown.com 🎙 Spotify Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cOq1k9ai1m3WtnYWUXS5V

    28 min
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Author-to-author conversations exploring books, writing, history, and the creative process. Hosted by Australian author Paul Rushworth-Brown. This episode is produced in association with Meet the Author – Indie Book Source and the History Bards Podcast.

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