About Eddie King

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Eddie is a dedicated storyteller with a passion for bringing narratives to life across every medium. With experience spanning journalism, creative direction, and consulting, Eddie’s career highlights include serving as the Managing Editor and Creative Director for MMA Hawaii Magazine and MMAhawaii.com—a role that combined managerial skill with hands-on creative execution. A published comic book author, his work has been featured by Image Comics, one of the three largest comics publishers in the world. Whether crafting an advertising campaign or a graphic novel, the heart of Eddie’s professional life is always the next great story.

Journalism from Eddie

Travis Chafin | Gameday Men’s Health

by King Eddie | July 14, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Episode 10: Travis Chafin of Gameday Men’s Health discusses testosterone optimization, peptide therapy, and men’s health in Greenville and Spartanburg.

Christina Owen | Eleventh Hour Ministries

by King Eddie | July 9, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Christina Owen, founder of Eleventh Hour Ministries, joins the UpState Press Podcast to talk about aging, chronic illness, hospice care, grief, caregiving, and end-of-life transitions. This episode explores how families can make space for difficult conversations,...

Olly Pierce | Brit’s Brothers Gym

by Tony the Llama | July 9, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Olly Pierce, owner of Brit’s Brothers Gym, joins the UpState Press Podcast to discuss the psychology of strength, fitness culture, bodybuilding, MMA, strength training, gym culture, discipline, and what it really takes to change your body and your life.

Colleen Stieb | Kreative Koala Design

by King Eddie | June 30, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Colleen Stieb, owner of Kreative Koala Design, joins the UpState Press Podcast to share the story behind her custom gift and decor business built around laser engraving, UV printing, 3D printing, personalized ornaments, interchangeable home decor, custom tumblers,...

Michael Boehmler | Buzzkill Pest Solutions

by King Eddie | June 24, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Michael Boehmler, owner and operator of Buzzkill Pest Solutions, joins the UpState Press Podcast to talk about mosquito control, termite treatment, pest inspections, roach prevention, environmental control, and the science behind smarter pest management. Drawing on...

Chris Strother | The Cigar Box & Sunday Afternoon Smokes

by King Eddie | June 11, 2026 | UpState Press Podcast, Videos | 0 Comments

Chris Strother, founder of The Cigar Box and host of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, joins the UpState Press Podcast to talk about cigars, entrepreneurship, podcasting, authenticity, faith, marriage, caregiving, and building spaces where people slow down and have...