Rachel and Matt

You Write!

Arts EN ↓ 90 episodes

Welcome to "You Write!", the interactive storytelling podcast that invites you to unleash your creativity. Each episode, we challenge our listeners to craft a short story in just 30 minutes using 3 of 5 randomly generated words. Join hosts Rachel and Matt as we dive into listener-submitted stories, offering constructive feedback and lively discussions. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned storyteller, "You Write!" is your creative playground.

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Rachel and Matt

Episodes

Episode 65: Get-to-know-Yule - NickedYou - Convert, Enemy, Garlic, Output, Create 26.12.2025 54:04

Hello writers, and welcome to week three of our Get-to-know-Yule! This week, we are joined by u/NickedYou! We discuss past stories, Sepura and Badger, Nicked's many inter-connected worlds, and their process for writing engaging and satisfying action sequences. Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we continue in our Get-to-know-Yule! Support the show

Episode 64: Get-to-know-Yule - RichiePozier - Glide, Circulate, Brick, Merit, Eaux 19.12.2025 1:36:46

Hello writers and welcome to the second episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers! This episode we take some time to get to know RichiePozier, AKA Rich. We discuss his stories, inspirations, process, and generally get up to shenanigans. Beware, here there be nerds! Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we contin...

Episode 63: Get-to-know-Yule - The_Prismatics19 - Wire, March, Interface, Solve, Sector 12.12.2025 1:23:10

Hello writers and welcome to the first episode in our Get-to-know-Yule series where we sit down and chat with our wonderful writers! This episode we take some time to get to know The_Prismatics19, AKA Jake. We discuss his stories, inspirations, and his process and how it is he creates such memorable stories. Stay tuned for more writer interviews throughout the month of December as we continue in o...

Episode 62: Novel-bember - Dialog and Theme - Council, Movie, Persist, Mist, Counter 05.12.2025 1:58:55

Hello writers and welcome to the finale of Novel-bember 2025! This week, we are reading a portion of "Husk" by u/The_Prismatics19! For the month of December, we will be talking with each of our lovely Novel-bember writers and getting to know them and their take on the stories they wrote. You won't want to miss it! Thanks to everyone who participated in Novel-bember 2025! We look for...

Episode 61: Novel-bember - Plot - Sight, Regular, Inject, Exit, Cheese 21.11.2025 2:12:07

Hello writers, and welcome to week 3 of Novel-bember! This week, we are reading "Chrome River 3" by u/WookAgnstTheMachine! Next week, we will be taking a break while we celebrate thanksgiving. We will return in two weeks for Episode 62 on Friday, December 5th where we will cover our final two Novel-bember prompts. It's going to be epic! Also, stick around for the end this episode fo...

Episode 60: Novel-bember - Character Development - Grateful, Beautiful, Wait, Plane, Fresh 14.11.2025 2:23:33

Welcome to week 2 of Novel-bember! This week, we are reading a portion of "Elena's Ash - Prologue" by u/walkerbyfaith! Stick around for week 3 where we will dive into Plot! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edw...

Episode 59: Novel-bember - World-building - Wolf, Virtue, Separation, Length, Aware 07.11.2025 2:01:26

Hello writers and welcome to week 1 of Novel-bember! This week, we will be reading a portion of "Sepura Viscera" by u/NickedYou. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 58: Sound Effect Prompt - Restaurant, Message, Customer, Finding, Dinner 31.10.2025 1:57:56

Hello writers! This week, we are reading "Insect Ballet" by u/AllfairChatwin! Stay tuned after the story discussions for the introduction of Novel-bember where we discuss world-building. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by...

Episode 57: Creepy Story - Acute, Protection, Singer, Definite, Ruin 24.10.2025 1:40:16

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "The Fifth Floor" by u/RichiePozier! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 56: The Up-Goer Five - Biology, Pass, Penalty, Grounds, Computer 17.10.2025 1:06:24

Hello writers! This week we are reading "Oil and Blood" by u/The_Prismatics19! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 55: Image Prompt - Thrust, Do, Package, Publication, Party 10.10.2025 1:30:52

Welcome back writers! This week, we are reading "Breathe" by u/mattsaidwords! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 54: Music Prompt - Maze, Bitch, Jam, Qualify, Excavate 03.10.2025 1:53:29

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "Fall Cafe" by u/NickedYou! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 53: Food Prompt - Expect, Version, Brave, Import, Perform 26.09.2025 1:32:09

Hello writers! This week we will be reading an untitled story by u/moridinamael! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 52: Sound Effect Prompt - Illustrate, Litigation, Grind, Offensive, Scream 19.09.2025 2:06:40

Hello writers! For this episode, we will be reading "Dancing On Ice" by u/AllfairChatwin! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 51: Laungustbember - Reporter, Stable, Sample, Proof, Virus 12.09.2025 1:38:26

Hello writers and welcome back! It's been too long and we missed you all! This week, we are reading "Reporting" by u/walkerbyfaith! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 50: Intro Line Prompt - Study, Onion, Loot, Edition, Testify 22.08.2025 1:59:13

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "The Auction" by u/NickedYou! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 49: Image Prompt - Owl, Secretary, Display, Answer, Situation 15.08.2025 2:08:58

Hello writers! This week, we read "Wook and Words Investigation Station: A Body" by u/RichiePozier! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 48: Detective Story - Right, Drag, Memorial, Enhance, Secular 08.08.2025 2:15:51

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "Elementary My Dear Son" by u/miomerzoi! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 47: Scent Prompt - Distance, Team, Drama, Compose, Restoration 01.08.2025 1:20:26

Welcome back writers! This week, we will be be reading "Change" by u/stevelivingroom! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 46: Music Prompt - Unrest, Concern, Threaten, Steam, Bleed 25.07.2025 2:02:44

Welcome back writers! This week, we will be reading "The Travelers" by u/RichiePozier. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 45: Intro Line Prompt - Rescue, Prove, Venus, Sharp, Perforate 18.07.2025 1:49:04

Welcome back writers! This week, we will be reading "Echoes" by u/The_Prismatics19! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 44: Image Prompt - Lesson, Helicopter, Umbrella, Morning, Labor 11.07.2025 1:26:08

Welcome back writers! This week, we are reading "The Impossible Weight of Miracles" by u/walkerbyfaith! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 43: Foil - Flue, Lay, Deep, Inspiration, Mud 04.07.2025 1:26:34

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "The Fangs" by u/NickedYou! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 42: Villains - Upset, Fever, Pour, Judge, Diet 27.06.2025 1:44:39

Howdy writers! This week, we are reading an untitled story by u/WookAgnstTheMachine! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 41: Dialog Only - Pierce, Creation, Abnormal, Posture, Aquarium 20.06.2025 1:25:51

Welcome back writers! This week, we are reading an untitled story by u/RichiePozier! To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show