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Tell The Damn Story
by Alex Simmons & Chris RyanThis is where we interview and discuss the challenges and successes of writing books, comics, films, and other creative arts and pop culture topics.
Copyright: Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan
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Tell The Damn Story, #231: Is Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 Serving The Damn Stories?
56m · PublishedThe HEROES just keep on coming.
This week Chris and Alex do a time honored summer activities; talking about the movies they've seen this summer. And they are deep into the MCU Phase 4 film cavalcade, and what it may or may not prove to be.
The boys share a few hot takes, interesting debates, and some overall fun.
So dive on in folks.
PS. I know we've been MIA for a few weeks. Sorry. I'll explain that in an upcoming episode.
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Tell The Damn Story 230: How One Man Left His Mark As A Writer, And A Whole Lot More
39m · PublishedGreetings Listeners:
In this episode Alex, Chris, and special guest Elizabeth Sheehan take you on a more personal creative journey.
Sometimes we learn the lasting lessons from our parents, teachers, or friends. Sometimes from a heralded master of the craft. And sometimes we learn how to be better creatives, from a talent who quietly gave their best to the world. Gave of their knowledge, experience, and friendship.
That was the writer, editor known as, William "Mr. Bill" McCay.
He wrote for major publishers, crafting stories about Young Indiana Jones, Zorro, and Star Trek, to name a few. He worked for Sesame Street publications, on material for young readers everywhere. And in between the many books and editing tasks, he gave freely of his great store house of historical and literary information, to anyone who needed it.
This episode is a celebration of that man we were privileged to call friend.
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Tell The Damn Story 229: How To Go From Comics to TV ... The Writer's Trail of Beau Smith.
53m · PublishedWhile Chris Ryan was on the road at a major writer’s conference, cohost Alex Simmons interviewed writer/creator Beau Smith.
Beau has written for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Eclipse Comics, Dreamwave Studios, Dark Horse Comics and many others. He’s written for major video game companies, and Beau’s the creator and owner of the hit TV series Wynonna Earp (as well as Parts Unknown, and The Black Terror and Cobb.).
Learn how Beau went from an unknown writing editorial fan letters, to a comic industry legend.
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TELL THE DAMN STORY 228: How A European Playwright Covers Controversial Racial Killing in, "A Kid Like Rishi"
52m · PublishedThis week Alex and Chris talk to promoter/activist, Beck Lee who is helping the Origin Theatre Company to bring the play "A Kid Like Rishi" to New York City. The play, written by Netherland's playwright, Kees Roorda, is a docudrama using court records to re-create the case of a controversial shooting of an unarmed 17-year-old black youth at the Hague Holland Spoor Station. Just like too many racial killings in America, this case created controversy when the white police officer who shot Rishi was acquitted. We talk to Beck Lee about the history of this fascinating play, his efforts to bring it to New York, when the play will be performed, and where people can go and see this well respected theater piece. Go here for tkts. and info https://www.origintheatre.org/
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Tell The Damn Story, #227: How Breck C. Faced Screenplays, Six Guns & the Covid Clan
55m · PublishedOr How a Young Filmmaker Produced A Western During A Pandemic.
Alex and Chris speak with one of Alex's former screenwriting students, Breck Cuddy. Together our cohost explore the young filmmaker's first short film “Saving Grayson,” a multi character western he wrote and produced during the first year of Covid. Their discussion also cover his first music video, the challenges of creating during a pandemic, and of getting creative work done, while trying to figure out your place in the world.
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Tell The Damn Story 226: Remembering Comic Industry Artist/Activist/Mentor Neal Adams
22m · PublishedAlex and Chris remember a powerhouse artist and activist for the arts after the sad passing of Neal Adams.
"Neal was an American comic book artist. He was the co-founder of the graphic design studio Continuity Associates; and was a creators-rights advocate who helped secure a pension and recognition for Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. During his career, Adams co-created the characters Ra's al Ghul, Man-Bat, and John Stewart for DC Comics."
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Tell The Damn Story episode 225 - "How Creatives Filter Life's Dark Moments, and Make Them Art"
29m · PublishedThis week Alex and Chris talk about some of life's dark moments, scares, losses, and how we see them through our five senses. And then we discuss the importance of using those five senses when we create.
And those with an acute sixth sense, tell us how you use that in your creative arts process.
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Tell The Damn Story 224: How Chris' Writer's Journey Lead Him to the Belly of the Business Beast
52m · PublishedOr, The One Where Chris' Quest Teaches Author Lessons In Tenacity
In this episode, Alex gets Chris to talk about his long journey as an independent author trudging towards the best work he can possibly produce.
No writer knows what their best is; part of the joy of the journey is discovering ways to get better.
Listen as Chris reflects on the lessons he's learned, including the tough love of independent publishing. And how he and other writers have to, "... find what your standard is, working to reach your definition of professional, and learning to express yourself after the choices."
This episode has a lot to offer aspiring and emerging writers.
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TTDS Episode 223 - How to Become a Better Storyteller By Watching Films
1h 5m · PublishedIn this episode, Alex and Chris discuss Oscar nominated films as a way to improve your writing. We take close looks at Belfast and Coda and even mention King Richard to show how they demonstrate the concept of "a good story well told."
Close looks at these movies can teach storytelling, foreshadowing, theme, originality, using personal experience to tell a bigger tale, the power of characterization, and how small details become universal. Come check out all you can learn from watching great films.
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TELL THE DAMN STORY 222: Six Tops Ways To See "The Batman" as Film School Gold
1h 5m · PublishedThis week, Alex and Chris dive deep into Matt Reeves' new film "The Batman" from the perspective of creatives and creative writing.
The cohost discuss the 80 plus year history that contributes to this iteration of the character.
They also explore the elements of storytelling, soundtrack, cinematography, acting, and directing that work together to give us so much to appreciate from this particular film.
Whether you are an aspiring screenwriter, director, writer, or actor, this episode is for you.
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Tell The Damn Story has 242 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 191:02:57. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 12th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 10th, 2024 00:17.
