The Origin Story Podcast

Michael and Hank Owl are back again to give their "shoulds" and "wills" for the 2026 Oscar Ceremony.

Happy New Year!!It's Hank and Michael's annual year end episode where they make their communal top ten list of movies they saw released in 2025!

Joseph Mancuso is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, and editor. He spent 20 years in theater, performing on renowned NYC stages like The Cherry Lane and The Public, starring in Hanoch Levin’s American debut, Retzach. His TV and film credits include The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Shades of Blue, and Pee Wee’s Big Holiday. As a producer and editor, Joseph has worked on projects for A&E, National Geogr...

We wrap up our annual Halloween podcasts with Jennifer Lee and King's second book . . . and pledge to do a follow up on the film adaptations in December.

Next week: 'SALEM'S LOT by Stephen King with Jennifer Lee.

Tons of spoilers and laughter ahead. Next week: THE OMEN II.

Next week: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES And then: THE OMEN II

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And also whom we think deserves to win. Or maybe whom we want to win. Sometimes both.

In what has become one of my favorite traditions of the holiday season, Hank and I debate, compromise, and form our collective top ten list of favorite movies from 2024.

Playwright John Patrick Bray introduces me to singer songwriter Tom Waits. Socials for John: FACEBOOK Show Notes via Riverside: I'm trying this out. Let me know if you miss the old ones. Summary In this conversation, John Patrick Bray shares his journey as a playwright and educator, discussing his educational background, influences in theater, and the importance of collaboration and artistry in pl...

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This month on the podcast, writer, editor, teacher Chip Livingston introduces me to Debra Magpie Earling's THE LOST JOURNALS OF SACAJEWEA. SHOW NOTESChip's WebsiteChip's InstagramDebra Magpie EarlingPadgett PowellLinda HoganAIChip"s BooksSapphireInstitute of American Indian ArtsA ProposalThe Saints of the RepublicKenward ElmslieJoe BrainardJohn AshburyWorking by Slate Magazine Podcast about Love,...

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This month on The Origin Story Podcast, comedian Emily Holden introduces Michael to Michelle Wolf's comedy special, IT'S GREAT TO BE HERE.Emily's InstagramEmily's LinktreeLaughing SkullFortune FeimsterMicrowave Manifested Joke by Maria BamfodJason HulseyCarter DeemsStorhm ArtisteSean PattonBanjo Lounge ComedyLaugh Lab ComedyThe Tao of Comedy: Embrace the PauseThe Creative Act: A Way of BeingBig Ma...

This month on The Origin Story Podcast, entertainment journalist and podcaster Curt Holman introduces me to Powell and Pressburger's A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH. sign up for the Flock and ParliamentSHOW NOTESThe Comics CanonCurt's Creative Loafing ColumnBrazil (Movie)Dan McCoy and The Flop HouseCurt's LetterboxdPowell and PressburgerA Matter of Life and Death

This month on The Origin Story Podcast, playwright, novelist, journalist, and critic Benji Carr introduces me to the "Dimestore Dostoevsky," Jim Thompson. Benji's InstagramBenji's Website Show LinksArts AtlOnstage AtlantaWrite Club AtlantaCarapaceNaked CityThe MothJoy DeficitDad's GarageThe Alliance TheatreTopher PayneCity Springs TheatreAJCInverted Pyramid StyleKneadThe Aurora TheatreToni Stone R...

The Owls discuss their favorite movies from 2023, and construct their communal top ten list for the year.

Join Stan, Matt, and Michael as they recap their experience of reading Roger Zelasney's A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER.

Join Stan and Michael as they read a chapter a day of Roger Zelasney's A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER. This episode covers Chapter October 28th through Chapter October 31st.. It's the end of the book, y'all.

Join Stan and Michael as they read a chapter a day of Roger Zelasney's A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER. This episode covers Chapter October 21th through Chapter October 27th.

Join Stan and Michael as they read a chapter a day of Roger Zelasney's A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER. This episode covers Chapter October 14th through Chapter October 20th.