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Secrets of Story Podcast
The Final Episode in this Feed: Another preview of "A Good Story Well Told"!
It's another episode of Matt's new podcast, "A Good Story Well Told" with Jonathan Auxier, this time discussing "The Giver", but from now on, to get new content, you'll have to subscribe to the "A Good Story Well Told" feed. Meanwhile, this feed will remain active so you can enjoy the wonderful archives of Matt and James's content.
2025-05-01
1h 05
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
The Final Episode in this Feed: Another preview of "A Good Story Well Told"!
It's another episode of Matt's new podcast, "A Good Story Well Told" with Jonathan Auxier, this time discussing "The Giver", but from now on, to get new content, you'll have to subscribe to the "A Good Story Well Told" feed. Meanwhile, this feed will remain active so you can enjoy the wonderful archives of Matt and James's content.
2025-05-01
1h 05
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Introducing a new podcast: A Good Story Well Told with Jonathan Auxier
It's a special preview of the first episode of Matt's new podcast with Jonathan Auxier: A Good Story Well Told. Search for and subscribe to the new podcast to get a second episode now!
2025-04-18
42 min
The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories
Writer’s Chair W/ James Kennedy
Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes))))Special featureInterview by Daniel Willcocks (https://www.danielwillcocks.com/))))With James Kennedy (https://jameskennedy.com/)James Kennedy is the author of the horror thriller Bride of the Tornado, which the Guardian named one of the “Best Recent Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels” in September 2023. James‘s previous books include the sci-fi novel Dare to Know, which was named by the Times Saturday Review as a Best Sci-Fi Book of 2021, and the young adult fantasy The Order of Odd-Fish. In addition, James is the founder...
2025-04-02
34 min
JBK On Air
#150 - Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor is Voice of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. He makes his second appearance with JBK On Air to talk about his duties as a play-by-play announcer. Matt also shares what being a parent has taught him and the importance of being present in his children’s lives. Matt reveals he collects license plates & thinks of his favorite sounds. Matt’s first appearance from May 23, 2022 is available at EP39 in the archives! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show through 150 episodes! It’s an honor & privilege to document so many compelling stories in trying times. Link to rate...
2025-01-15
36 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Live Show: Capturing the Nature of Children with Betsy Bird
Recorded Live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL, hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, James and Matt welcome the legendary Betsy Bird to tackle a topic all three know something about: Capturing the Voices of Children in Your Writing. Matt argues that novels that feature truly authentic kids are by definition not children's books, and James and Betsy debate him on that.
2024-09-16
45 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Live Show: Capturing the Nature of Children with Betsy Bird
Recorded Live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL, hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, James and Matt welcome the legendary Betsy Bird to tackle a topic all three know something about: Capturing the Voices of Children in Your Writing. Matt argues that novels that feature truly authentic kids are by definition not children's books, and James and Betsy debate him on that.
2024-09-16
45 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 47: The Heroine's Labyrinth with Douglas A. Burton
Matt and James welcome author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his new book The Heroine's Labyrinth! Matt blurbed it and said "The Heroine's Labyrinth is filled with profound and unique observations on the topic of story structure, no matter what the gender of your protagonist. Burton closely analyzes a wide breadth of stories and proves his thesis that Joseph Campbell missed half the story." James agrees and we dive into some of Douglas's many interesting new archetypes!
2024-06-24
1h 26
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 47: The Heroine's Labyrinth with Douglas A. Burton
Matt and James welcome author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his new book The Heroine's Labyrinth! Matt blurbed it and said "The Heroine's Labyrinth is filled with profound and unique observations on the topic of story structure, no matter what the gender of your protagonist. Burton closely analyzes a wide breadth of stories and proves his thesis that Joseph Campbell missed half the story." James agrees and we dive into some of Douglas's many interesting new archetypes!
2024-06-24
1h 26
Creative Courage
Capturing The Confidence of Your Clients with Dan Kennedy
Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore, Dua Lipa. These are just some of the famous faces that Dan Kennedy has photographed. Dan is a London-based portrait and fashion photographer who’s worked with some of the biggest names in the world and he joins us in this episode to share his insight. Not only does Dan share some incredible stories of his experiences of working with his celebrity clients, but he also gives us a look into the way that he captures the confidence of his clients and ensures he’s able to consistently get results to be p...
2024-04-24
37 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Organizing Chaos with Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin
Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin return to discuss novelists' relationship with editors, whether freelance or at a publisher. All four of us have been on one side of that divide or another, and most of us more than one, and we have a grand old time discussing it.
2024-01-17
59 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 45: Specific vs. Generic (Or is it Factual vs. Archetypal?)
It's always good to load up your story with specifics, right? Not so fast! James talks about his decision to leave some information out of his new novel Bride of the Tornado, and Matt quibbles.
2023-12-07
1h 11
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 44: Putting the Secrets of Story Into Action with Torrey Maldonado
Matt and James welcome acclaimed novelist Torrey Maldonado to talk about how he's put Matt's advice into action for his books for young people (much to James's chagrin)
2023-10-19
1h 24
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 44: Putting the Secrets of Story Into Action with Torrey Maldonado
Matt and James welcome acclaimed novelist Torrey Maldonado to talk about how he's put Matt's advice into action for his books for young people (much to James's chagrin)
2023-10-19
1h 24
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Writing Every Day with Brock Swinson
Matt and James are joined by author Brock Swinson and discuss his new book of writing advice Ink by the Barrel. All three of us agree that writers must write every day and then sheepishly admit that we don't actually do that.
2023-06-26
1h 07
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 43: Mackendrick's Rules, the Epic Conclusion
Alexander Mackendrick summed up the wisdom that film schools (and MFA programs in general) hand down to writers. Is it helpful or poisonous? In this episode, Matt and James finish examining and questioning his 41 rules.
2023-06-19
52 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 41: Mackendrick's Rules, Part 2
Matt and James once again use the rules of Alexander Mackendrick as a springboard to talk about what makes for a good story. Bonus: Matt posits his theory of what's in the case in Pulp Fiction and completely convinces James!
2023-06-12
59 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Mackendrick's Rules, Part 2
Matt and James once again use the rules of Alexander Mackendrick as a springboard to talk about what makes for a good story. Bonus: Matt posits his theory of what's in the case in Pulp Fiction and completely convinces James!
2023-06-12
59 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Mackendrick's Rules, Part 1
The great filmmaker Alexander Mackendrick famously passed along 41 rules of writing advice and now Matt and James are going to evaluate them all in a three-part epic!
2023-06-06
1h 10
Cricket Matters - Expert Cricket Coaching, Mindset & Performance Tips
The Art of Batting with Matt Maynard, MBE
Join us for an enthralling episode of the Cricket Matters podcast, where we sit down with cricket legend and renowned coach, Matt Maynard, MBE. Throughout this conversation, we explore Matt's impressive career both as a skilled batsman and a transformative coach. Delving into the intricacies of batting techniques, Matt shares his expertise on footwork, balance, and the mental resilience required for success in the sport. As we reminisce on his greatest moments on the pitch, Matt also sheds light on his journey as a coach, revealing the secrets to nurturing talent and building winning teams. Whether you're a long-time...
2023-05-18
1h 30
The Freedom Ring
Fauci's Evil Is On Blast / The REAL Reason For The Bailouts / More "Dying Suddenly"
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed the U.S. involvement with bioweapons programs, and revealed Anthony Fauci's involvement in taking billions of dollars from the Patriot Act which reportedly led to his heading up all the gain-of-function research, etc. More details on this episode as well as the REAL reason for the bank buyouts, the majority's view on Pete Buttigieg's performance as Transportation Secretary, and more people "dying suddenly". Sources: Breitbart News, The Gateway Pundit, Functioning Brains, and The Bible.
2023-03-15
51 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 39: Agents
James and Matt discuss their checkered history of getting agents/managers, failing to hold onto them, and getting new ones, with lots of tips for the unagented! Check out lots of supplemental materials on SecretsOfStory.com.
2023-02-02
1h 22
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 39: Agents
James and Matt discuss their checkered history of getting agents/managers, failing to hold onto them, and getting new ones, with lots of tips for the unagented! Check out lots of supplemental materials on SecretsOfStory.com.
2023-02-02
1h 22
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 38: AI
Can a computer do our jobs? Matt puts it to the test and James scoffs, as is his wont.
2022-12-24
57 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 38: AI
Can a computer do our jobs? Matt puts it the test and James scoffs, as is his wont.
2022-12-24
57 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 37: Craft in the Real World
The long-awaited return! James and Matt reunite to discuss Matthew Salesses' book Craft in the Real World. Matt is worried about offending anyone and James is less so!
2022-11-02
1h 13
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
37 Craft in the Real World
The long-awaited return! James and Matt reunite to discuss Matthew Salesses' book Craft in the Real World. Matt is worried about offending anyone and James is less so!
2022-11-02
1h 14
JBK On Air
#39 - Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor is the Radio Production Manager & radio play-by-play voice for the Indianapolis Colts. He talks about growing up in Indianapolis as a sports fan, his earliest aspirations to be on the air, and what his duties are now for an NFL franchise. Matt emphasizes the importance of preparation in his job and the work/life balance sacrifices he makes to deliver top broadcast quality. A jam packed conversation with advice and principles that would make any broadcaster better.
2022-05-23
28 min
Saturday2Sunday Football Podcast
Episode 485:Matt Waldman
Paul and Jeff are joined by special guest Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio. To start the show Matt talks about his process a little and how he adjusts it at times and how it naturally evolves. Next Paul and Jeff ask Matt to elaborate on some of the 2022 quarterback prospects and he shares some of the strengths or concerns he has on Skyler Thompson, Carson Strong, Malik Willis and Desmond Ridder. In the next segment, the guys discuss some of the 2022 running back prospects and the challenges of making an overall running ba...
2022-04-23
1h 35
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 36: Save the Cat with Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin
Special guests Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin join us to debate the merits of the most infamous writing guide of all, Blake Snyder's Save the Cat
2022-04-04
55 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 35: Co-Authoring and Transgression with Keir Graff and Linda Joffe Hull
A whopping two guests join us to discuss the feat of co-authoring three thrillers as "Linda Keir", including "The Swing of Things", which leads to a discussion of whether or not transgression need always be punished in American literature.
2021-12-20
1h 19
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 34: Building Character Voice
James and Matt discuss Metaphor Families, Default Personality Traits, and Default Argument Tactics. James quotes great wisdom forgetting that he's quoting Matt, and Matt heaps praise on James's new book-- It's a kumbaya love fest!
2021-11-16
1h 19
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 34: Building Character Voice
James and Matt discuss Metaphor Families, Default Personality Traits, and Default Argument Tactics. James quotes great wisdom forgetting that he's quoting Matt, and Matt heaps praise on James's new book-- It's a kumbaya love fest!
2021-11-16
1h 19
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 33: Niceness, Apologies and PTSD
James checks in on a prediction he made years ago (in Episode 4) that stories would start getting nicer. As it turns out, Ted Lasso proved him right!
2021-10-29
1h 10
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 32: Notes
Matt and James have a contentious history of giving (or not giving) feedback to each other, and they reveal some big philosophical differences on the fraught topic of how to give and receive notes.
2021-09-24
1h 12
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 32: Notes
Matt and James have a contentious history of giving (or not giving) feedback to each other, and they reveal some big philosophical differences on the fraught topic of how to give and receive notes.
2021-09-24
1h 12
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 31: Irony
Matt and James discuss 14 types of Irony and use Casablanca, Blazing Saddles and Mulan as examples.
2021-08-27
1h 09
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 31: Irony
Matt and James discuss 14 types of Irony and use Casablanca, Blazing Saddles and Mulan as examples.
2021-08-27
1h 09
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 30: Genre, Burgers, and Alien
Jonathan Auxier returns for a record fifth time to discuss what he originally wanted to discuss last time: Genre, how it is like burgers, and what this all has to do with the movie Alien. James then high-roads us with some classical music cues.
2021-07-30
48 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 29: Author Draft, Artifact Draft, Audience Draft
Jonathan Auxier returns again with his best idea yet: Everything you write should have an Author Draft, an Artifact Draft, and an Audience Draft.
2021-07-15
48 min
The Business Talks Podcast
Solar: James Kennedy
Guest: James Kennedy, CEO of Beach Cities ConsultingHost: Matt Watson
2021-05-31
19 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 28: The Order of Odd-Fish
Matt and James examine James's first novel to see if it matches some of the writing rules we've discussed over the years.
2021-05-29
50 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 28: The Order of Odd-Fish
Matt and James examine James's first novel to see if it matches some of the writing rules we've discussed over the years.
2021-05-29
50 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 27: Orphan, Wanderer, Warrior, Martyr with Lou Anders
Last episode's guest Lou Anders returns with more storytelling tricks, including a way to break your story into four quarters: Orphan, Wanderer, Warrior, and Martyr.
2021-04-20
1h 11
Kennedy Podcasts AEW Dynamite Review (6/17/2020)
Kennedy Podcasts AEW Dynamite Review 4/14/2021
Dan reviews AEW Dynamite 4/14/2021 Chris Jericho vs. Dax Harwood Young Bucks vs. Rey Fenix & PAC for the Tag Team Titles Darby Allin vs. Matt Hardy for the TNT Title
2021-04-15
25 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 26: The Eight Character Wheel with Lou Anders
Matt and James welcome the delightful novelist Lou Anders who expands on Head Heart Gut with a list of eight archetypes hiding in many great stories.
2021-03-19
47 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 26: Beyond Head Heart Gut with Lou Anders
Matt and James welcome the delightful novelist Lou Anders who expands on Head Heart Gut with a list of eight archetypes hiding in many great stories.
2021-03-19
47 min
Kennedy Podcasts AEW Dynamite Review (6/17/2020)
Kennedy Podcasts AEW Dynamite Review 3/10/2021
Dan is solo here for this episode of AEW Dynamite Review! Matt Jackson vs. Rey Fenix! Darby Allin defends the TNT Title against Scorpio Sky Fallout from Revolution! We hear from Christian Cage!
2021-03-11
20 min
Dental Sherpas
Transforming Into A Servant Leader With Dr. James Anderson
This episode is special. In it, Dr. Ced Lewis and Matt Kennedy talk with Dr. James Anderson, CEO and Co-Founder of E-Assist. He also is a practicing dentist having built 9 practices over the years. He reveals how he struggled to build and lead a team until he was introduced to the concept of becoming a servant leader. If you're looking for a roadmap to becoming the leader your team needs, this episode is a must listen.
2021-02-20
55 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 25: Cult Thinking
James has an elaborate theory about how writing is like cult indoctrination. Matt tries to keep up.
2021-01-25
1h 18
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 25: Cult Thinking
James has an elaborate theory about how writing is like cult indoctrination. Matt tries to keep up.
2021-01-25
1h 18
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 24: Agency with Parker Peevyhouse
Parker Peevyhouse returns to ask about when a character should break their own rules, which results in discussion of The Mandalorian, Knives Out, and whether superhero movies suck. Check out this blog post we cite a few times: http://www.secretsofstory.com/2018/09/rulebook-casefile-three-rules-vs.html
2020-12-08
53 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 23: Head Heart Gut
We’re back! Matt and James have a rousing discussion of Head, Heart and Gut (And Spleen, and Groin, and Spirit, and a zillion other permutations…) Read more about and see neat charts here: http://www.secretsofstory.com/2017/05/head-heart-gut-aka-how-to-create.html
2020-11-17
56 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 23: Head Heart Gut
We’re back! Matt and James have a rousing discussion of Head, Heart and Gut (And Spleen, and Groin, and Spirit, and a zillion other permutations…) Read more about and see neat charts here: http://www.secretsofstory.com/2017/05/head-heart-gut-aka-how-to-create.html
2020-11-17
56 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 22: The Holy Moment
James has advice for writing opening scenes and Matt basically agrees with him for once. Plus, James almost gets hit by a meteor and Matt sings the praises of Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
2020-10-16
57 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 22: The Holy Moment
James has advice for writing opening scenes and Matt basically agrees with him for once. Plus, James almost gets hit by a meteor and Matt sings the praises of Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
2020-10-16
57 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 21: Franchise Finales
Returning guest Jonathan Auxier stops by to discuss franchise finales, because he's about to write one himself. It's another long one!
2020-10-02
1h 25
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 20: The Man Who Won the War
Do writers lose something when they actually learn to write? In this episode, James and Matt look at the script that got Matt signed and consider that question. If you want, you can download the script at SecretsOfStory.com and read along at home!
2020-10-02
1h 14
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 20: The Man Who Won the War
Do writers lose something when they actually learn to write? In this episode, James and Matt look at the script that got Matt signed and consider that question. If you want, you can download the script at SecretsOfStory.com and read along at home!
2020-10-02
1h 14
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 21: Franchise Finales
Returning guest Jonathan Auxier stops by to discuss Franchise Finales, because he's about to write one himself. It's another long one!
2020-10-02
1h 25
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 19: Alienation and Identification
Matt and James discuss Matt's upcoming book and debate about lots of things. And, inevitably, James tosses off two more 'E's.
2020-10-02
53 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 19: Alienation and Identification
Matt and James discuss Matt's upcoming book and debate about lots of things. And, inevitably, James tosses off two more 'E's.
2020-10-02
53 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 21 Franchise Finales with Jonathan Auxier
Returning guest Jonathan Auxier stops by to discuss Franchise Finales, because he's about to write one himself. It's another long one!
2020-09-16
1h 25
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 20: The Man Who Won the War
Do writers lose something when the actually learn to write? In this episode, James and Matt look at the script that got Matt signed and consider that question. If you want, you can download the script at SecretsOfStory.com and read along at home!
2020-09-06
1h 15
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 19: Alienation and Identification
Matt and James launch a new era of the show, discuss Matt's new book, and debate about lots of things. And, inevitably, James tosses off two more 'E's.
2020-08-30
53 min
Kennedy Podcasts AEW Dynamite Review (6/17/2020)
Dan & Jimbo's AEW Dynamite Review (8/5/2020) Darby vs. Mox AEW Title Match
A father Jimbo (46) and his son Dan (15) review the latest episode of AEW Dynamite (8/5/2020) Jericho vs. Cassidy debate Elite & FTR vs. Dark Order Matt Cardona debut and Jon Moxley defends the AEW World Title against Darby Allin
2020-08-06
40 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 18: Michael Arndt and Insanely Great Endings
James and Matt discuss endings and a video by Michael Arndt (https://vimeo.com/238637906), plus a bonus pun! pga3f6ta
2020-07-14
58 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 18: Michael Arndt and Insanely Great Endings
James and Matt discuss endings and a video by Michael Arndt (https://vimeo.com/238637906), plus a bonus pun!
2020-07-14
58 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 17: Two More Character Tricks
James has two more E's for us, and the long-awaited return of Free Story Ideas ...sort of.
2020-07-01
53 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 16: Neat Tricks for Creating Compelling Characters
James still wants to add to Believe Care Invest. He pitches Isolation (appropriately enough) and then five tricks all starting with E. Can he convince Matt?
2020-05-07
56 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 16: Neat Tricks for Creating Compelling Characters
James still wants to add to Believe Care Invest. He pitches Isolation (appropriately enough) and then five tricks all starting with E. Can he convince Matt?
2020-05-07
56 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 15: Should Novelists Follow Screenwriting Advice, featuring Parker Peevyhouse
Acclaimed Novelist Parker Peevyhouse stops by and she's got a question: Should novelists follow screenwriting advice? Much debate is had!
2020-01-20
58 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 14: Involuntary Notes
James gives Matt some good advice on a Free Story Idea, so Matt turns it onto a beatsheet and submits it to James' judgment. Lots of Yes-Anding!
2019-12-15
1h 19
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 14: Involuntary Notes
James gives Matt some good advice on a Free Story Idea, so Matt turns it onto a beatsheet and submits it to James' judgment. Lots of Yes-Anding!
2019-12-15
1h 19
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 13: The Moment of Grace
James tries to convince Matt that every great ending has a "Moment of Grace" where the hero submits to a higher power. Matt is skeptical.
2019-12-01
56 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 13: The Moment of Grace
James tries to convince Matt that every great ending has a "Moment of Grace" where the hero submits to a higher power. Matt is skeptical.
2019-12-01
56 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 12: Hollywoodization
Matt and James discuss the power and peril of Hollywoodizing various examples of sci-fi short fiction. Long but fun!
2019-09-03
1h 16
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 12: Hollywoodization
Matt and James discuss the power and peril of Hollywoodizing various examples of sci-fi short fiction. Long but fun!
2019-09-03
1h 16
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 11: Heroic Self-Interest with Geoff Betts
Should heroes primarily pursue their own self interest? Matt and James debate the issue with special guest Geoff Betts, and James pitches a deranged update of "Annie"
2019-06-13
44 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 11: Heroic Self-Interest with Geoff Betts
Should heroes primarily pursue their own self interest? Matt and James debate the issue with special guest Geoff Betts, and James pitches a deranged update of "Annie"
2019-06-13
44 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 10: More Fun with Jonathan Auxier
Special guest Jonathan Auxier returns to the program to give us some pushback on our last three episodes (Listen to those first!) And after you've listened to this, check out this follow-up blog post: http://www.secretsofstory.com/2019/05/new-podcast-more-fun-with-jonathan.html
2019-05-20
48 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 9: Positive Passivity
Must all protagonists be active? James says no! ...At least, not at first.
2019-01-29
42 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 8: The Jedi in Decline
We discuss the hidden back half of story structure, dealing with Decline and Fall, and James finally gets the Last Jedi discussion he wanted.
2018-11-18
42 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 7: Expectations and OODA Loops
Matt Bird, author of "Secrets of Story: Innovative Tips for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers", and James Kennedy, author of "The Order of Odd Fish", return for a long-awaited seventh episode, covering audience expectations, shifting tactics, OODA loops, and much more. And James pitches an adaptation of "The Screwtape Letters"!
2018-10-28
48 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 7: Expectations and OODA Loops
Matt Bird, author of "Secrets of Story: Innovative Tips for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers", and James Kennedy, author of "The Order of Odd Fish", return for a long-awaited seventh episode, covering audience expectations, shifting tactics, OODA loops, and much more. And James pitches an adaptation of "The Screwtape Letters"!
2018-10-28
48 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 6: Raiders of the Story Circle
Matt Bird and James Kennedy discuss story structure and apply Dan Harmon's Story Circle to Raiders of the Lost Ark.
2017-09-05
58 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 6: Raiders of the Story Circle
Matt Bird and James Kennedy discuss story structure and apply Dan Harmon's Story Circle to Raiders of the Lost Ark.
2017-09-05
58 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 5: POV with Jonathan Auxier
Acclaimed novelist Jonathan Auxier joins Matt Bird and James Kennedy to talk about POV in prose!
2017-06-28
47 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 5: POV with Jonathan Auxier
Acclaimed novelist Jonathan Auxier joins Matt Bird and James Kennedy to talk about POV in prose!
2017-06-28
47 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 4: Disputatious Dialogue
Matt Bird and James Kennedy debate the dialogue advice in Matt's book "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers" In this episode: Should all dialogue be disputatious?
2017-03-22
45 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 4: Disputatious Dialogue
Matt Bird and James Kennedy debate the dialogue advice in Matt's book "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers" In this episode: Should all dialogue be disputatious?
2017-03-22
45 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 3: Laika Notes (the super-size episode)
Matt and James look at James's script for Matt's Laika idea. WARNING: This episode is over two hours long!
2017-01-13
2h 12
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 3: Laika Notes (the super-size episode)
Matt and James look at James's script for Matt's Laika idea. WARNING: This episode is over two hours long!
2017-01-13
2h 12
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 2: The Easy Way
Matt Bird (author of "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers") and James Kennedy (author of "The Order of Odd Fish") debate about the best ways to write. In this episode: Should heroes try the easy way in the second quarter of a story?
2016-12-06
36 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 2: The Easy Way
Matt Bird (author of "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers") and James Kennedy (author of "The Order of Odd Fish") debate about the best ways to write. In this episode: Should heroes try the easy way in the second quarter of a story?
2016-12-06
36 min
The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast
Episode 1: Channeling Master Thespian
The first episode! Matt Bird (author of The Secrets of Story) and James Kennedy (author of the novel The Order of Odd Fish) have a lively debate about how charitable you should be to your own writing.
2016-11-03
39 min
Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 1: Channel Master Thespian
A podcast about story from Matt Bird and James Kennedy
2016-11-03
39 min
The None to Run Podcast
Episode 16: Matt Fitzgerald: Diet Cults, Agnostic Eating & Weight Loss
Book giveaway and show notes: http://www.healthynomics.com/16 Matt Fitzgerald is an author, certified sports nutritionist, runner and triathlete. He’s written for many publications including Bicycling, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Outside, Shape, Stuff, and Women’s Health. His book, The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition, provided much of the framework for my running app. In this podcast episode, Matt and I discuss his latest book entitled “Diet Cults - The Surprising Fallacy at the Core of Nutrition Fads and a Guide to Healthy Eating for t...
2014-07-04
47 min
The None to Run Podcast
Episode 12: Matt Johnson: Proper Running Form, Hiring a Running Coach and More
Matt Johnson is a passionate runner, USATF and RRCA certified running coach and the founder of Runner Academy. Matt’s popular running podcast was recommended to me by my running coach, Greg Strosaker. I was immediately blown away by the valuable running information provided by Matt and his running expert guests. I hope you enjoy this interview and if you like it, please leave the podcast a review over on iTunes. In this podcast we talk about: Matt’s background and how Runner Academy started. How to find the best running s...
2013-11-19
1h 13
The None to Run Podcast
Episode 11: How Matt Frazier Became A No Meat Athlete
Matt Frazier has built an amazing community of plant-based athletes. His blog, No Meat Athlete, shows you how a plant-based diet can make you fitter, faster and happier. Although I am not plant-based, I am a huge fan of No Meat Athlete and Matt’s approach to nutrition, running and life. His posts are helpful and heartfelt. I partly blame Matt for convincing me to buy the Lamborghini of blenders, the Vitamix! I hope you enjoy this interview and if you liked it, please leave the podcast a review ov...
2013-10-01
50 min