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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Plus he studies screenwriting, prose, writing, and the business models driving film, television, and novels. Learn along side Jay about How Stories Work--not just how to write them, but also how to sell them and get them made. Join the network of storytellers trying to improve, grow, and make valuable connections!
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Why we have a PG-13 rating: TEMPLE OF DOOM!
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about Temple of Doom. Topics include:
- Does this film get too silly?
- What do you think about Temple of Doom's intro?
- Was it smart to move from a Judeo-Christian relic to Hindu artifacts?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
My apologies regarding the clipping noises in this episode. Not sure why it recorded that way!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Best action sequence? Best character intro? What can we learn from Raiders as writers and storytellers?
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about my favorite film of all time, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Topics include:
- The best character intros
- What made Raiders of the Lost Ark so impactful?
- What makes Raiders feel like an 80s movie? What makes it timeless?
- The best action sequence...
- What about the supernatural works here? Why? And what does it tell us about the Ark of the Covenant?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Indy runs away with Leo Tolstoy and then shows his ass in Greece.
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "Travels with Father," topics for discussion include:
- Indy and free speech
- Indy and Tolstoy
- Henry and Indy showing their asses on network TV
- How "Travels with Father" helps explain Indiana Jones' relationship with Henry Jones, Sr. in The Last Crusade
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Sigmund Freud tells Indy that all love is about sex. And then Indy's mom cheats on Henry Jones, Sr.!
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "The Perils of Cupid," topics for discussion include:
- Indy and his first love interest
- Sigmund Freud and Karl Jung teach Indy about love
- Indy's mom has an emotional affair
- How "The Perils of Cupid" helps explain Indiana Jones' troubling relationships with women
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Indy sells fake art and beats up a pimp.
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2B (the second half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include:
- Indy and the art world
- The caricatures of Norman Rockwell, Pablo Picasso, and Edgar Degas
- Indy fights two pimps
- The impact of Indiana Jones in Paris on older Indy
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Indy goes big game hunting with Teddy Roosevelt...
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2A (the first half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include:
- The caricature of Teddy Roosevelt
- Big game hunting
- The fall of the British Empire
- Indiana Jones learning more about being a conservationist
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Young Indy encounters curses, grave robbers, slavery... and wears brownface?
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 1 of the first season, which is titled: "My First Adventure." Topics for discussion include:
- Indy in Egypt opening a Pharaoh's tomb and dealing with grave robbery
- Indy in Morocco encountering slavery and putting on brownface
- The origins of Indiana Jones as a skeptic
- Key moments in Indiana Jones' character arc
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!
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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Sam Tahhan's Writing Journey | Collateral & Skyfall | Reading & Writing Screenplays
On today's show, I'm joined by a fellow screenwriter from Colorado: Sam Tahhan. You'll hear more about his journey, his advice for screenwriters, and recommended films and screenplays for screenwriters!
SAM'S WEBSITE: https://samtahhan.carbonmade.com/
SAM'S SHORT FILM, TEST DRIVE: https://vimeo.com/user24898079
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
A graphic novel about finding purpose and value. My interview with Drunk3PO (Jay)!
Jay (Drunk3PO on Twitter) works as a teacher. He was seeing more and more kids who need to find purpose in their lives and value themselves. He decided to write a graphic novel for them. On today’s show, he talks about his first graphic novel Achromatic Chronicles: Blue, the inspiration behind it, and why he decided to become a writer on top of being a YouTuber.
DRUNK3PO'S GRAPHIC NOVEL: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/achromatic-chronicles-blue#/
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Dark stories. The imperfection of being human. Hope and despair.
On today's show, screenwriter and poet Joe Favalaro joins me to discuss the importance of telling dark stories that get to the core of what it means to be human. We use one of his latest scripts, Ultra Modern, as an example of a dark story told from the truth Joe's experienced in his own life.
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Joe! Give him a follow on Twitter: @JoeStraynge
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
- Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
- Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
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