Storyworld

Have you ever been listening to an AMAZING story... and then it drops off? For some reason, the story seemed to stop and leave you hanging, never to return again. In this episode, we talk about when and when NOT to do this, how to do it well, and round off with a couple of stories of the week. Enjoy! 

The good must always win to make a good story. While not all stories are purely good vs bad, this statement is true… most of the time. Hope you enjoy this discussion!!!

Given the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we have some concerns about how it is often represented -- or misrepresented in fictional storytelling. Listen in as we discuss the pros and pitfalls of AI and how we can tell a better story about it.

Is it possible for a story to be literally larger than life? Listen in as Alex and Steve explore this topic - as usual - from a variety of perspectives. 

In the religious world, people "convert" and "deconvert." We've noticed an uptick in this, and want to examine the nature and power of these stories. 

A little different one this week! Some of the most powerful stories in the entire world are the ones never leave your own mind. This is both good and bad, and certainly worthy of conversation. Enjoy the show!

Here's a personal update for ya! 

The Rings of Power is arguably one of the biggest TV shows of all time, in terms of expectations, budget, and viewership. And it is not without controversy! Here's what Alex and Steve think about the show so far. Warning: spoilers ahead!

The writer of Ecclesiastes famously said, "there is nothing new under the sun." Adaptations and remakes are all the rage these days, and they raise some interesting questions about how--or even if--they can be done well. Let's talk about it!

Who doesn't love a well-done "whodunnit" movie?! Knives Out certainly fit the bill. It was fun to watch and even more fun to chat about. Enjoy the show!

How do you APPLY the difference between character-driven and plot-driven stories in real life? That's our topic for this episode! There is a TON of great info with regard to fiction writing and marketing in this one - don't miss it!

In this episode, the guys discuss what a character-driven story looks like in the context of fiction writing and marketing. Lots of GOLD tips here that you don't want to miss!

In this week's episode, we begin a series on the types of stories you can tell. We start with plot-driven stories, and there are some really great insights here from both the writing and marketing angles. Enjoy!

Why yes, there is a movie about Nick Cage BEING Nick Cage. It's extremely meta, extremely awesome, and Steve and Alex had an EXTREMELY fun time discussing and pulling valuable lessons out of this movie. 

A huge announcement about YouTube and discussing our favorite episodes to date!

Space Cowboys is a GREAT (in our humble opinion) movie from the early 2000s. In this episode, we talk about what we liked, didn't like, and as always, tried to pull out some practical applications for you storytellers!

In this episode, Alex and Steve talk about one of their VERY favorite topics, SPACE! Space is the home of many of our favorite stories, and it's a very important part of the human story as well. Enjoy!

Did anybody like reading and writing in school? In this one, Steve & Alex talk writing in the classroom, what they did and did not like about it, how they feel it could be improved, and much more!

Interstellar is another FANTASTIC Christopher Nolan movie. In this episode, Steve and Alex talk about their likes, dislikes, and give an overview of the plot. SPOILER ALERT for sure on this one! If you've seen the movie, join us for the discussion!

We've all been there. You're working on a story, had good motivation and momentum in the beginning, and then it just stops. This is what we're calling "the messy middle." Can you overcome it? SHOULD you overcome it? Let's talk about it in this episode of Storyworld!

GOSSIP. It's infectious. It's evil. And we (well, humans in general) LOVE it. In this episode, we talk about why! And, how it relates to storytelling. This is a fun one!

In this episode, the guys discuss one of Steve's favorites - Star Trek: The Next Generation. 

Obviously, as Story Nerds™, we have a particuilar fascination with fiction. Alex, a deep love that stems from his childhood, and Steve, a deep appreciation that stems from his marketing background. But... is actually reading and engaging with fiction a waste of time? Some think so. Let's talk about it!

In this final episode of our series on the importance of backstory, we are talking about "real life" backgrounds. How does someone's individual origin story affect public perception, etc? It's a fun one!

When marketing your product or service, how do you tell your stories in an interesting way? In this episode, we discuss the importance and art of telling your stories in a compelling way that invites change and action.