The Story Well with Kyle Olson

It’s always a good time when Mandy Kaplan stops by to visit. We’ll discuss the wonderful surprises she’s found doing her podcast Make Me A Nerd , plus the one that still baffles her. Then we’ll head back to the time of Gatsby to spin a story. It’s a timeless tale, about learning to appreciate how the other half live. Then it’s up to you to tell us how it ends... --- Learn more about supporting thi...

Newly published writer Pete Wright comes for a welcome visit. We’ll discuss whether it’s better to show the dull truth or a beautiful lie in historical biopics. Then we’ll direct our attention to the future, where we’ll create a story that asks how much you’d sacrifice to upload your mind? What is the DRM of the soul? Maybe you’ll have the answer.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by b...

Writer, podcaster and future museum curator Christopher Soucy is back at the table. We’ll talk about the madness of writing a play in 24 hours. Plus, who’s making art in the Seward’s Folly? Then our story will ponder what to do when your horrifying technology accidentally creates solves one of mankind’s greatest evils. What happens next? That’s up to you.  --- Learn more about supporting this podc...

Returning to the table is acclaimed author Ryan Dalton. We’ll talk about which stories are current in our orbits. Then it’s time to head back in time for a new take on a very old story. What secrets hide in the stones? We’ll start the story, then you are invited to finish it.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to le...

Visiting for the first time is actor and director BJ Garrett. We’ll pick his brain as to what makes up a great season for a local theater group. Then we’ll take a step into an alternate reality where we ask what happens when corporate hunger reaches into other universes.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn m...

Award winning actress and certified force of nature Shelly Trujillo storms in and sweeps us off our feet. We’ll talk about what sort of material she’s looking to direct. Then we’re using differential diagnoses to determine the most interesting medical drama you’ve never seen. Paging Doctor Doug!  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Vis...

Who better to make up a story with than a improvisor? Co-director of The Neighborhood Comedy Theater Dorian Lenz joins us to talk about the terrors of creating something from nothing. Then we’re off on a wild ride through the world of indies, as we create a story about some artists fighting for proper credits. Down with Dark George! What happens next? You tell us! --- Learn more about supporting t...

The doors of the Story Well have opened again for Season 2, but don’t worry, your usual seat is available. Today we’re joined by Actor-Producer-Writer Ryan FitzPatrick. We’ll talk about our experiences with writing contests. Then we’re looking back at our old haunts, as we make up a new story set in grade school. You’ll take it from there... --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming...

From the far flung future of 25th century all the way to the weirdness of modern day Austin, Texas, this conversation with Rob Kubasko goes on a wild ride. We’ll talk about the next reboot that needs to happen and then make up a story about empty nesters who have a unique plan for their retirement.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year....

Our proud podcast poppa Pete Wright has returned for another round of make-em-ups. We’ll discuss the best books that need to be made into movies ASAP. Then we’ll take a walk through the dark woods as we create our own eco-thriller.  Check out Pete’s other podcasts here:  The Next Reel Film Podcast All The Feelings Sitting in the Dark The Film Board --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by b...

This week in The Story Well, Kyle welcomes the multi-talented Mandy Fabian for a dive into the creative process. Mandy, an accomplished actor, director, writer, and singer, shares her unique journey from the world of improv comedy to the craft of screenwriting. Along the way, the two explore the challenges and triumphs of the writing life, including strategies for overcoming the infamous writer's...

Fellow podcaster and all around fantastic human being Krissy Lenz joins us at the table for the first time. We talk about what she does when her mental battery drops into the red. Then we’ll step back in time and across the pond to make up a story that happens after a famous literary monster’s defeat.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/yea...

Prolific writer and podcaster Christopher Soucy returns to The Story Well. We’ll discuss our thoughts on why plays got so gosh darn serious. Then we pit the old school verses the new school in a technological thriller that thinks you should respect your elders! His podcast, The Most Haunted City On Earth, is available now from the finest of podcatchers. --- Learn more about supporting this podcast...

Friend of the show Ryan Dalton was kind enough to take a break from his novel writing for a return visit us to the Story Well. We’ll discuss what makes a great villain. Then we take a step to the seedier side of the street as we plan a noir tale unlike any you’ve ever read.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to lear...

Podcast impresario Pete Wright sits down at the table to discuss how quickly he knows if he’s about to watch a great film. Then we venture into the Dust Bowl to revisit a classic fairy tale and give it some soul, alongside a mischief of rats.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more. Check out the other podc...

Actress, singer, audiobook narrator, podcaster, is there anything Mandy Kaplan can’t do? She joins us at the table to talk about what elements can make a great movie into a great musical. Then we’ll see if we can put some new life into the Great White Way as we try to come up with a Broadway show of our own.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or...

Actor Justin Kent joins us at the table. You might have heard his voice in the cast recording of Rockabye, an original musical playing Bobby, or as a frequent performer on the Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society audio drama podcast. We’ll discuss what make a bad movie good and then set out on an international manhunt to prevent bad vibes from infecting the world, in an original idea which we’ll sh...

Filmmaker and podcaster Tom Metz joins us at the table to discuss whether its better to known the origins of evil or keep it a mystery. Then we head to the land of bluegrass to make up a story about lies and secrets alongside the sharp taste of hard liquor.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more. Check out...

Reunited, and it feels so good. Former Marvel Movie Minute co-hosts Kyle Olson and Rob Kubasko have reunited here in The Story Well. We start with a step back in time to discuss how storytelling works in the political world. Then we make up a brand new story using some familiar friends taking a walk in the woods. It’s no bother.  --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. I...

Welcome to The Story Well. It’s a place where storytellers of all stripes can take a rest from their mental labor and listen as we discuss both art and craft. There’s always a seat open for you. Tonight, we welcome writer Christopher Soucy. His podcast, The Most Haunted City On Earth , is available now from the finest of podcatchers. Our freewheeling conversation covers everything from the perils...

Let’s call it a second draft. Before the next set starts coming out, today’s episode is about taking a moment to pause and discuss some changes moving forward. But don’t worry, things at The Story Well are about to get a lot... stranger.

Welcome to The Story Well. It’s a place where storytellers of all stripes can take a rest from their mental labor and listen as we discuss both art and craft. There’s always a seat open for you. Tonight, we welcome author Ryan Dalton. His new book, This Last Adventure, is available now from the finest of book sellers. Our topic is “Plants or Pants”, is it better to have your story planned out befo...

Welcome to the Story Well, a way station for storytellers of all stripes to pull up a seat alongside their compatriots and listen to them talk of art and craft.  The topic of the day is NaNoWriMo, the writing endurance test where writers are tasked with writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. All three of us competed in this Mount Everest of writing challenges with varying levels of success. But w...