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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kicking off the Holiday Season in NYC!

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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I had the opportunity to speak at this year's People's Law School about how industries like Big Tobacco have influenced our food system and how ultra-processed foods are engineered to keep us hooked. These are the truths we must confront if we want to take back our health and our communities.

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www.mikepapantonioauthor.com/newsletter Plot lines rooted in real cases—real crimes, real victims, and real corruption hidden by corporate media. That’s why I’m launching a monthly newsletter. Taking you behind the scenes for the stories the networks won’t touch. Subscribe and stay informed.

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Every plot line is rooted in real cases I’ve fought—real crimes, real victims, and real corruption hidden by corporate media. That’s why I’m launching a monthly newsletter: to take you behind the curtain and share the stories the networks won’t touch. www.mikepapantonioauthor.com/newsletter

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I’m excited to be speaking at MTMP Fall 2025 in Las Vegas this October! I’ll be presenting on the future of AI in the legal industry. How it’s transforming the way we practice law, the opportunities it creates for justice, and the challenges we need to navigate responsibly. #MTMPFall25

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If I were throwing a party and could invite any of my characters, Michael Carey would be at the top of the list. He’s a former special ops PJ who went from rescue missions in Afghanistan to the courtroom. An incredible trial lawyer who doesn’t always color inside the lines.

If I could choose a historical figure for my trial team, it would be Clarence Darrow. He was deeply flawed—‘damaged goods,’ as I’ve said—but his passion for justice and commitment to America’s underclass made him one of the greatest trial lawyers of his time.

Lights, cameras, and a brand-new story in the making. I’ve been working behind the scenes to bring my next legal thriller to life and I’m excited to share the news: “A Death in Arcadia” releases March 2026. Corruption, power, and the fight for justice collide in a small Southern town. Stay tuned...

Writers like Robert Crais shine a light on real issues. Years ago, he wrote Taken, a thriller that captured the rise of human trafficking on the border before most people were even talking about it. That’s the power of storytelling. It entertains, but it can also warn, reveal, and inspire.

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Judges aren’t above criticism — not when their rulings hurt real people. In my books, I call that out. I also shine a light on the lawyers who use their license to actually do good. If that inspires even one lawyer to aim higher, it’s worth it.

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When you’re trying 10 or 12 cases a year, life outside the courtroom takes a toll. I remember being on the road 200 days in a single year and trying to balance being a lawyer with being a father and husband. That struggle shows up in my books, where every character wrestles with the same challenges.

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There are over 800,000 licensed lawyers in this country. The real question is what do you do with that license? Do you take extraordinary risks, like fighting corporations that destroy entire ecosystems? Or do you take the easy route with routine cases anyone could handle?