J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh

Stories: the true and the fictional

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An Aussie podcast that dives into the stories of people’s lives. From the known to the not so known. From the true to the not so true and more often than not we will talk to the story tellers as well.

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J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh

Episodes

the middle agers comic hour #1 - The Last Ronin: Issue 1 04.07.2023 53:21

Join Jamie and Ryan for their brand new spin off show, 'the middle agers comic hour.' They talk about their favourite comics, movies and games. In this first episode they start their journey through the Last Ronin TMNT series from IDW. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook....

#105 - Chris and Ryan talk FF16 while Jamie reads a comic 27.06.2023 1:21:17

Supanova Sydney, Final fantasy 16 and another instalment of correcting IGN are just a few things we touch on in this episode. Featured music: Hymn by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show or become a sponsor: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https:...

Story Chat #34 - Jason Matheson 20.06.2023 1:12:17

Jamie and Ryan chat with Aussie author Jason Matheson about his former musical life, current Librarian life and his latest book Buzzbomb. Jason's IG: @the_antistatic_librarian Buy Jason's book: For the Aussies: https://www.shawlinepublishing.com.au/our-titles/display/307-buzzbomb-and-the-jaws-of-krashka Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Buzzbomb-Jaws-Krashka-Jason-Matheson/dp/1922851779/ref=sr_1_3...

Technically a story - the crossover episode. 13.06.2023 1:52:59

Welcome to our very first crossover episode with our friends over at Technically a conversation. The Great Emu War and the female Hannibal Lecter are just a few of the topics we talk about in this hilarious yet long episode. Find out more about Technically a Conversation: https://www.technicallyaconversation.com Mentioned in the show: The Emu war: https://youtu.be/dyQ4lmAApKQ Derek Amato: https:...

#104 - Games Games Games! 06.06.2023 1:41:27

In this very video game centred episode, we talk Jedi Survivor, Final Fantasy, the upcoming Spiderman Sequel and another instalment of ‘Correcting IGN’ Featured music: A New Beginning by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPA...

Story chat #33 - Daniel Roy Lehman returns 30.05.2023 1:04:46

Jamie and Ryan chat with Daniel Roy Lehman about bad anime films, the real way to pronounce Aussie and eventually his book series the Akynd Chronicles. Dan’s books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4BBP895?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1685234630&sr=8-1 Dan’s Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/akyndchronicles/shop Sub Reddit: https://www.reddit.com...

#103 -Guardians of the Galaxy and which MCU trilogy is best 23.05.2023 1:29:27

Chris and Jamie discuss the final instalment of Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn's exit from the Marvel and which MCU trilogy is best. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Au...

Story Chat #32 - Kelly Wilson 16.05.2023 41:42

Jamie chats with Aussie author Kelly Wilson about her writing journey. Learn more about Kelly: @Kelly. Wilsonwingsforgrace Wingsforgrace.com Buy Kelly’s books: https://www.shawlinepublishing.com.au/search/display/220-breathe-grace Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://...

#101 - Correcting IGN 09.05.2023 1:11:21

Ryan joins Chris and Jamie from Westmead hospital for an episode where we touch on Superman and Lois and Sweet Tooth before introducing our new segment called "Correcting IGN Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This epis...

#100 - The clip episode 02.05.2023 1:16:43

To celebrate 100 episodes of our main show, Jamie and Chris play some previously unheard clips from the Storie's: the true and the fictional archive. Featured music: The things that keep us here by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

#99 - Gravill 25.04.2023 1:08:52

More fun with Chatgpt, our thoughts on the Finale of the Mandalorian and a Panda dating app are just some of the things we talk about on this episode of the Stories: the true and the fictional podcast. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPP...

Story Chat #31 - Justin T Hunt 18.04.2023 1:07:10

Jamie talks with Aussie author Justin T Hunt about Weird Al, a unique way to market books and of course, his book series the Freiyon Fables. Justin’s website: https://martinvsmicklang.wixsite.com/justinthunt Where to buy his book: Shawline Publishing: https://www.shawlinepublishing.com.au/our-titles/display/189-freiyon-fables-rise-to-the-challenge...-book-one Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnes...

#98 Debunking ”Toxic Fandom” 11.04.2023 1:40:26

Jamie and Chris both recant a previous review before talking about poor performing films being blamed on the "toxic fans." Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Author of the ris...

#97 The Dungeons and Dragons movie and more random chatgpt generated stories. 04.04.2023 1:09:53

We discuss our thoughts on the Dungeon’s and dragons movie and generate some more random Chatgpt stories involving Kat Graham and Henry Cavill. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Casse...

#96 A bit of this, a bit of that 28.03.2023 1:09:12

ChatGPT writes a better Star Wars Episode 8, we talk a little more Last of Us and Ryan updates us on what’s happening in the wrestling world. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cass...

#95 A Weird Al Last of us story 21.03.2023 1:16:42

Ryan and Jamie talk about the Weird Al concert they went to and we share our thoughts on season 1 of the last of us. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Author of the rising...

#94 - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem and our current thoughts on the Last of us 14.03.2023 1:12:34

A random tangent, A brutally honest review of the new TMNT trailer and our thoughts leading up to the season 1 finale of the Last of Us. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, A...

#93 - Nic Cage 07.03.2023 1:19:24

Jamie, Chris and Ryan talk about the man of many many films, Nicholas Cage. Is he good? Is he bad? Is his record really that bad? Have a listen and find out. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored b...

#92 A Butcher, a baker, a candle stick maker 28.02.2023 1:15:17

A special message from our sponsor, how to summon demons and the common tropes of TV and film are just a few of the things we talk about on the latest episode of Stories: the true and the fictional. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPA...

#91 Strange laws and responding to spam emails. 21.02.2023 1:05:45

Jamie and ryan talk about some of the weird laws from around the world and read an email thread between a comedian and a spammer. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Author...

#90 - Fan Theories 14.02.2023 1:16:49

From Breaking bad to Star wars and Batman to Aladdin we cover some of the best fan theories floating around the internet. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Author of the ri...

#89 - James Gunn’s DCU and singing Emily Dickinson’s poems to the tune of Pokemon 07.02.2023 1:25:34

Star wars fan fiction followed by Chris, Jamie and Ryan talking about James Gunn’s latest DCU announcement and then test the theory that Emily Dickinson poems can be sung to the tune of the Pokemon theme song. Featured music: The Distant sun by Scott Buckley Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @storie...

#88 Uncharted 5: Drake’s Mortgage 31.01.2023 1:56:29

A Kat Graham/Henry Cavill story from Chris, Ryan becomes a Stargate fan, Jamie sits quietly as the others talk Anime, the 2023 Razzie awards nominations and a whole lot of video game talk Featured music: The Distant sun by Scott Buckley www.scottbuckley.com.au Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stor...

87 - Always be crafting 24.01.2023 1:55:02

Jamie, Chris and Ryan share their thoughts on the first episode of the HBO Last of us tv series and the news of James Gunn bringing some of Guardians of the Galaxy cast to the DCU. Advertised on the show: Kill Love by Nathaniel Halak https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BNNKTW99?fbclid=IwAR1WeEuO6Ec1bXLwIjIg2hV4pBQFHGZf4WcxHw5Y5MyFEt63Up_vZfkYxmg Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follo...

#86 - Reboots: The good, the bad and the one’s we want 17.01.2023 1:28:52

Jamie, Ryan and Chris talk TV and film reboots. Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w This episode is sponsored by Rebecca Cassells, Author of the rising dawn series. Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B0...