The Margin Scrawls

Episode Title: How SCAMPER Turned Alice in Wonderland into a Cybernetic Dystopian Horror Story Release Date: 07/02/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–38:48 Episode Summary In this episode of The Margin Scrawls, Samantha and Krystal use the SCAMPER technique step-by-step in real time to transform Alice in Wonderland into a completely different story concept. What starts as a classic children’s fantasy quic...

Episode Title: Rebuilding The Noise Release Date: 05/07/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–43:57 Episode Summary This week, we’re talking about something that still feels wild: the band is actually coming back. We’ve been talking about it plenty, but it’s all coming together more quickly than we realized. Here are our… Running Thoughts. (I’ll see myself out.) What We Talk About in This Episode New songs c...

Episode Title: When Something is Missing (And You Keep Going Anyway) Release Date: 04/17/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–13:50 Episode Summary In this solo episode, I’m talking about what it means to keep creating (or not) when everything goes pear-shaped. We recently lost our drummer, Ozz, and while I’m not ready to do a full tribute episode just yet, I am sitting in the space that loss leaves behind—...

Release Date: 04/01/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–45:58 Episode Summary What does real collaboration actually look like — especially in music? In this episode, we sit down with a fellow bass player to talk about the spirit of collaboration: the magic, the tension, and the moments where everything just clicks . From creative chemistry to clashes of vision, we’re diving into what it really takes to wor...

Release Date: 03/19/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–34:21 Episode Summary What happens when you decide to start over creatively—even when life isn’t ideal? In this episode, we talk about resurrecting our old band, what’s different this time, and how we’re learning to create without pressure. If you’ve ever wanted to restart a creative project, this one’s for you. What We Talk About in This Episode The...

Episode Title: The Problem With Really Good Ideas Release Date: 03/05/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–75:45 Episode Summary Ever get so excited about a creative idea that you accidentally overwhelm yourself? In this episode, we explore why inspiration sometimes turns into burnout and how creators can channel that excitement into sustainable progress. What We Talk About in This Episode Why new creative...

Release Date: 02/18/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–44:05 Episode Summary Join Samantha & Krystal as they do a quick musical archaeological dig! They chat about resurrecting one of their band’s songs that’s been hidden away for over a decade. What We Talk About in This Episode Bulleted list of the main topics or beats. Breathe - The song’s title and how it became that Them & Co. - An old demo t...

Episode Title: Should Auld Projects Be Forgot? Release Date: 01/28/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–68:04 Episode Summary In this episode we explore what the New Year means for our creative selves and take a good look at what we’re carrying into 2026 (and why it deserves to stay). What We Talk About in This Episode Bulleted list of the main topics or beats. Dead vs. Dormant - where is that unfinished pr...

Episode Title: Have a Funky, Funky Christmas! Release Date: 12/23/2025 Episode Length: 00:00 - 56:29 Episode Summary Samantha and Krystal dive into Christmas feelings, the stories that move us, the Ghosts of Projects Past that demand space in our brains, and maybe wrapping up the year with a… plan? Links & Things Hark the Herald Angels Sing - @pietro7050 on YouTube A Very Merry Bookmas on IG L...

Episode Title: Why We Write, and Why We Don't Finish Things Release Date: 12/18/2025 Episode Length: 00:00–42:27 Episode Summary: In this episode, we try to have a frank chat about the things that can drop speed bumps along the road toward finishing a project - with minimal side quests. What We Talk About in This Episode: Bulleted list of the main topics or beats. Creative benders Feeling inadequa...

Episode Title: Two Sisters, 1000 Tabs: How We Got Here Summary: Welcome to our world! Today we talk introductions, our own creative paths and how our individual journeys have intertwined. Do we stay on topic? Stick around. What We Discussed: Origin stories Old Projects Open tabs Tic Tac (you'll see) Send us your thoughts! DM us on Instagram: @themarginscrawls Support The Show: Follow on your favor...