Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits with Robert Riggs, a Texas native, A&M grad, journalist, author, and now true crime podcaster.
In this episode, Tom and Robert review his journey from a small town in Texas to his varied career, highlighting his ventures into politics, journalism, and podcasting. Riggs shares fascinating anecdotes from his professional life, including experiences with the FBI, his first-hand reporting during major conflicts, and his latest work on cold cases and true crime podcasts. Riggs also dives deep into how he leverages AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance his creative process, create compelling podcast content, and even solve complex analytical problems. Their conversation provides unique insights into the convergence of technology, storytelling, and real-world crime investigations.
Key highlights:
- Robert Riggs’ Early Life and Education
- Career Beginnings and Political Involvement
- Transition to Journalism and Broadcasting
- Podcasting Journey and Crime Stories
- Future Projects and Cold Cases
Resources:
Texas Crime Stories on Amazon.com
Freed To Kill (YouTube)
Connect with Robert Riggs
True Crime Reporter on Facebook
Robert Riggs on LinkedIn
True Crime Reporter on Instagram
Tom Fox
