Rachel and Matt

You Write!

Arts EN ↓ 102 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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.youwritepod.com

Author

Rachel and Matt

Episodes

Episode 27: Sound Effect Prompt - Conventional, Desire, Production, Transmission, Mutation 21.02.2025 1:51:44

Hello writers! This week we are reading an untitled story by u/Mexikim. Next week, we ask that you write a story without any dialog—narration only. 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 music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 26: Image Prompt - Elegant, Bullet, Album, Software, Housewife 14.02.2025 1:41:02

Hello writers! This week, we will be reading "An unnumbered chapter of the Platinum Peaks saga" 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 music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 25: Intro Line - Retired, Minister, Gregarious, Construct, Scheme 07.02.2025 2:10:22

Welcome writers! For this episode, we will be reading "The CEO's Resolve" by u/walkerbyfaith. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro image prompt . 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 music could be BMO Operator by Matt Ed...

Episode 24: Satire - Temptation, Harvest, Memorandum, Power, Applaud 31.01.2025 1:43:08

Hello again, writers! For this episode, we will be reading "Here Comes The Axe" by u/RichiePozier. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro line prompt: "As soon as I opened the door, I knew something wasn't right." 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 y...

Episode 23: Music Prompt - Single, Salon, Weapon, Notion, Shelter 24.01.2025 1:15:50

Welcome back, writers! For this episode, we will be reading "Shelter" by u/stevelivingroom. Next week, we ask that you write a story in a satirical style. The words for next week are Temptation, Harvest, Memorandum, Power, and Applaud. 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@g...

Episode 22: Sound Effect Prompt - Initiative, Central, Tire, Emergency, Rocket 17.01.2025 1:29:18

Welcome back, writers! For this episode, we will be reading "A Decent Proposal" by u/The_Prismatics19. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this music prompt . The words for next week are Single, Salon, Weapon, Notion, and Shelter. 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 youwrit...

Episode 21: Image Prompt - Accompany, Copy, Provoke, Replacement, Guitar 10.01.2025 1:12:37

Welcome back, writers! For this episode, we will be reading "The Ocean's in the Sky" by u/NickedYou. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this sound effect prompt. The words are Initiative, Central, Tire, Emergency, and Rocket. 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 youwri...

Episode 20: Animal Perspective - Neglect, Television, Mayor, Sample, Apply 03.01.2025 55:30

Welcome to 2025, writers! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/Mexikim Next week, we ask that you write a story using this image prompt . The words are Accompany, Copy, Prevoke, Replacement, and Guitar. 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 musi...

Episode 19: Intro Line - Retailer, Priority, Harvest, Murder, Elephant 20.12.2024 1:38:59

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a narrative poem by u/walkerbyfaith. Next week, we ask that you write a story from an animal's perspective. The words are Neglect, Television, Mayor, Sample, and Apply. 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. Int...

Episode 18: Contronyms - Explicit, River, Energy, Chicken, Dribble 13.12.2024 1:37:34

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/AceOfSword. Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro line prompt: They hand't seen the old house in over twenty years, but it looked exactly the same. The words to accompany this prompt are Retailer, Priority, Harvest, Murder, and Elephant. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post yo...

Episode 17: Long-Form Story Month, Week 4 and 5 - Conscious, Endure, Table, Accountant, Jacket 06.12.2024 1:55:01

Welcome to the final week for the You Write! Long-form story month! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/The_Prismatics19 Next week, we are back to our usual 30 minute time limit. The theme for next week is contronyms. The words are Explicit, River, Energy, Chicken, and Dribble. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion....

Episode 16: Long-Form Story Month, Week 3 - Labyrinth, Vortex, Ember, Zephyr, Relic 22.11.2024 1:37:17

Welcome to You Write! Long-form story month week 3! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/stevelivingroom Next week's words are Conscious, Endure, Table, Accountant, and Jacket. 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 music is BMO Operator by...

Episode 15: Long-Form Story Month, Week 2 - Confidence, Banana, Barrel, Party, Cycle 15.11.2024 1:37:09

Welcome to You Write! Long-form story month week 2! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/NickedYou Next week's words are Labyrinth, Vortex, Ember, Zephyr, and Relic. 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 music is BMO Operator by Matt Edward...

Episode 14: Long-Form Story Month, Week 1 - Financial, Profession, Division, Landowner, Ensure 08.11.2024 1:26:58

Welcome to You Write! Long-form story month! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/The_Prismatics19 Next week's words are Confidence, Banana, Barrel, Party, and Cycle. 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 music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwar...

Episode 13: Sound Effect Prompt - Bracket, Revolutionary, Uncle, Meeting, Order 01.11.2024 1:45:31

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/RichiePozier Next week's words are Financial, Profession, Division, Landowner, and Ensure. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 12: Intro Line Prompt - Anger, Enhance, Rider, Resist, Continuation 25.10.2024 1:58:24

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/Successful-Read-6361 Next week's words are Bracket, Revolutionary, Uncle, Meeting, and Order. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 11: Spirit - Obsidian, Gossamer, Ripple, Enclave, Verdant 18.10.2024 1:48:15

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/mathanielmcclain Next week's words are Anger, Enhance, Rider, Resist, and Continuation. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 10: Music Prompt - Underline, Exception, Tycoon, Threshold, Overeat 11.10.2024 1:43:51

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/walkerbyfaith Next week's words are Obsidian, Gossamer, Ripple, Enclave, and Verdant. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 9: Image Prompt - Bless, Adoption, Defend, Employee, Air 04.10.2024 2:03:19

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/miomerzoi Next week's words are Underline, Exception, Tycoon, Threshold, and Overeat. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 8: Sound Effect Prompt - Young, Judge, Nomination, Contrary, Employ 27.09.2024 1:27:20

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/ChillaxingYak Next week's words are Bless, Adoption, Defend, Employee, and Air. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 7: Intro Line Prompt - Pasture, Understand, Shop, Problem, Bury 20.09.2024 1:38:00

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/mathanielmcclain. Next week's words are Young, Judge, Nomination, Contrary, and Employ. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 6: Rivalry Story - Rob, Rotate, Bland, Memory, Defeat 13.09.2024 1:45:17

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/ Next week's words are Pasture, Understand, Shop, Problem, and Bury To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 5: Music Prompt - Result, Patrol, Delay, Chemistry, Suffer 06.09.2024 1:40:17

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/RichiePozier Next week's words are Rob, Rotate, Bland, Memory, and Defeat To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 4: Image Prompt - Agriculture, Slot, Leak, Exclusive, Hand 30.08.2024 1:35:10

Welcome to You Write! For this episode, we will be reading a story by u/NickedYou. Next week's words are Result, Patrol, Delay, Chemistry, and Suffer. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show

Episode 3: Sound Effect Prompt - Nightmare, Constellation, Correction, Slip, Thirst 23.08.2024 1:41:03

Welcome to You Write! For our second episode, we will be reading The Dreamer by u/walkerbyfaith. Next week's words are Agriculture, Slot, Leak, Exclusive, and Hand. To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com. Intro and outro music is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards. Support the show