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Cool Talk with Attractive People

by EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton

Welcome to Cool Talk, the biweekly podcast where two guys talk about what makes up a story. Going beyond reviews and criticism, we discuss the elements of storytelling using familiar works as examples.

Episodes

Episode 16 - The Dance of Story and Delight

38m · Published 17 Apr 16:00

Episode 16 - The Dance of Story and Delight

In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton insist that you WATCH ARRIVAL FIRST! Seriously, don't listen to this episode until you watch Arrival.

Okay, now that you, attractive listener have watched Arrival, WE HAVE WORDS. We discuss that most elusive and coveted of emotional responses: delight. You watched the movie, right? That's really important. Okay now for the real info. We discuss the important things about Arrival, namely it's story *SPOILER WARNING* and if that airtight, beautifully crafted story was delightful.

In other news, the episode is live, and yes, I did read The Black Tempest. It's good, buy it.

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com
Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

Fanmail 3 - In Defense of Rogue One

12m · Published 03 Apr 16:00

FANMAIL #3!

In which a listener mounts a Spartan-esque defense of Rogue One: A Star Wars story. Does he fair better than the Spartans at Thermopylae? Listen to find out.

Wonder about the actual Spartans at Thermopylae, check out Hardcore History Episode 58 part III: King of Kings. It's March, try a podcast!

Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com
Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

Episode 15 - Where We Talk About Death and Make you Sad and Stuff

38m · Published 21 Mar 03:26

Episode 15 - Where We Talk About Death and Make you Sad and Stuff

We discuss what legwork must be done to have a convincing Act 3 (late story) character death. Also, listen in pain along with EJ and Ryan as we listen to a couple bad death scenes. We make it up to you by listening to some poignantly awesome ones.

Episode contains a suprise and a bonus!

Since this is an episode about death, episode contains spoilers from:
Star Wars Episode III (Bad)
Star Wars Episode VII (Better)
Batman v Superman (Bad)
Iron Giant (Better Superman)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Good)
Cowboy Bebop (Good Setup)

Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com
Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

Bonus Ep 1 - That Was Awesome!

3m · Published 06 Mar 17:00

In which, EJ Pennyman, Ryan Dalton, and guest, Tia, remind of you of several things that are awesome.

We'll be back with a full episode for next week! Also, keep your ears open for a Fanmail episode!

In other news for March, encourage your attractive friends to listen to a podcast, any podcast. Use #trypod in your post to join with some of your favorite content creators in expanding our medium.

Episode 14 - What's Up With Endings

22m · Published 20 Feb 17:00

This episode resulted from a spontaneous conversation we had between recordings. We is: EJ Pennyman, Ryan Dalton, and Tia. We discuss Interception, the hidden Chris Nolan movie.

Episode complete with new digressions! listen to the new Hardcore History, Destroyer of Worlds.

We spoil, er discsuss:
The Giver - Movie and book
Mass Effect 3 (well, EA spoiled this, but we discuss it)
2001: A Space Odyssey (can this be spoiled?)
Jazz

Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com
Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

Episode 13 - Intentional Language

30m · Published 06 Feb 17:00

Due to a series of unfortunate events invloving cream soda, Ryan Dalton is banished.

Host EJ Pennyman is joined by guest Tia as they explore how an authors choice of language sets the work's tone. Also, Ryan is forgiven and joins in our most bookish of episodes. We discuss the importance of intentality in diction to a works enduring appeal.

Among our topics are diverse authors such as:
Asimov
Tolkein
Brandon Sanderson
Michael Crichton
Jane Austen (!)
Ernest Cline

Please email us questions and comments at attractivepeople(at)cooltalkpodcast(dot)com

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com

Also, leave us a review where ever you download the podcast. It helps others find the show.

Episode 12 - Character and FLClimax

1h 1m · Published 24 Jan 05:00

A passionate (read: long) episode, In which EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton discuss the importance of character in earning cinema moments and how to show, not tell. Among our examples are such diverse elements as: dialog, silence, and emotional crescendo. Also, a deep cut clip from FLCL.

We discuss:
Rogue One: A Star Wars story
Casino Royale
The Sting
FLCL

Reach us at [email protected]

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com

Be sure to check out The Black Tempest available April 25 wherever fine books are sold.

Fanmail 2 - Plot Vs Pacing

11m · Published 17 Jan 02:28

Fanmail 2

**UPDATED: This version is mixed properly. Sorry for the bad upload.

In which an attractive listener agrees with how great Pacific Rim is. Discussion ensues.

Also a plug for Ryan's upcoming novel: The Black Tempest at your local bookseller. (Amazon link here: http://a.co/1vVjXUs)

Reach us at [email protected]

Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com

Episode 11 - Fairy Tales

27m · Published 09 Jan 17:00

Episode 11 - Modern Fairy Tales
We get an equipment update! This episode is recorded on new equipment. All to delight and entertain you, our dear listener.

Rejoice as your host EJ Pennyman coins a new word: "Fairytaleyness". Witness to this coinage is Ryan Dalton. Fairy tales have been with us as long as we have told each other stories.

For more on "A Hero's Journey" check out this episode of TED Radio Hour. http://www.npr.org/2015/12/18/458498466/what-is-the-blueprint-for-stories-about-heroes.

We discuss:
(500) Days of Summer
Star Wars!!! - We finally go in depth on THE trilogy
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Reach us at [email protected]
Catch EJ on the tweeter at:
@TextualPlacebo

Catch Ryan at
Twitter - @iRyanDalton
RyanDaltonWrites.com

Episode 10 - Plot Uber Alles?

29m · Published 27 Dec 18:11

EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton

Welcome to our tenth episode!

EJ Pennyman and Ryan Dalton talk about different movie focii. Plot, character, and ideas are discussed as the posible focus of a story. We discuss the difficulty inherent in movies to be anything but plot-centric. Also, opinions on irony, actors, and the importance of a movie being delightful.


Email us at [email protected]
Catch us on Twitter @TextulaPlacebo and @iRyanDalton
Facebook Ryan Dalton
Web: ryandaltonwrites.com

Cool Talk with Attractive People has 41 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 19:24:59. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 1st 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 6th, 2024 01:14.

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