January 21, 2021
The Power of Hope in Storytelling - The Impactful Writing Podcast
The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe!
Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety
January 7, 2021
Storytelling - Going Beyond Technique to Tell a Great Story - The Impactful Writing Podcast
The Impactful Writing Podcast is for storytellers and writers who want to dig deeper into philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and the true reason humans resonate with stories. From writing techniques to deeper thoughts about the power of storytelling. Hosted by two of The Story Geeks co-hosts, Jay Sherer and Caleb Monroe!
Watch LIVE on YouTube every other Monday at 9AM (PT) and join the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/thereclamationsociety
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September 7, 2020
A Storytelling-Driven Indie Video Game - This Week We Play WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH!
Casual gamer Justin Weaver and serious gamer Ryan Swindoll are joined by Nick Duke to dig deeper into Outer Wilds! Here are the topics from today's conversation:
- The various themes found in Outer Wilds by Mobius Digital.
- Ryan calls this his favorite game of 2019. What makes it so amazing?
- What is it like to play an open world game without levels and quest lines?
- How can a game explore ideas as different as quantum mechanics and roasting marshmallows at a campfire?
- How the frustration Justin experienced playing this game taught him about himself.
- We discuss the various planets and rules of this solar system.
- Music is such a powerful tool for storytelling, and this game used it in some surprising and effective ways.
- What is the Eye of the Universe? Is it another Quantum Mechanic or is it a picture of God?
- We also talk about all the times we crashed and died!
Stay tuned to The Story Geeks Podcast for our next episode as co-hosts Sandra, Nataly, and Cilla dig deeper into Mulan with Alan Ng from Film Threat! Mulan just came out on September 4th on Disney+. Let us know what you thought of this movie before the podcast!
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Or get our brand new novel, DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER! Now only $0.99!
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August 24, 2020
A Storytelling-Driven Indie Video Game - This Week We Play WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH!
Casual gamer Justin Weaver and serious gamer Ryan Swindoll are joined by Jimmy Roth to dig deeper into What Remains of Edith Finch, a storytelling-driven indie video game!
- In our fourth episode discussing a specific video game Ryan Swindoll and Justin Weaver are joined by their friend Jimmy Roth, who has been a huge contributor to the conversations on The Story Geeks Facebook Group.
- Together they will explore the various themes found in What Remains of Edith Finch by Giant Sparrow.
- What Remains of Edith Finch takes about 2 hours for many players to complete and is probably the easiest game on our curated list to watch as a "movie." We highly recommend playing or viewing it before you listen to our podcast.
- This game asks us to consider how we approach death and invites us to consider the joy of people's lives, regardless how long or short.
- We explore the nature of "magical realism" in the tall tales we see throughout the game. How did you interpret the various stories, like Odin Finch sailing his house from Norway to Washington State?
- Is Jimmy's Grandpa the best storyteller ever?
- Let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusions? Did we miss something? We want to hear what you are thinking about after exploring the Finch house and learning so many family secrets with Edith.
- Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming conversation about What Remains of Edith Finch on The Story Geeks Youtube Channel!
Join us for our next conversation on OUTER WILDS by Mobius Digital. Story Geek and co-host Nick Duke will join Ryan and Justin to discuss this final game in the curated list!
Do you love stories and storytelling--especially sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book movies? Join The Story Geeks Club! It's FREE! Join The Story Geeks Club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks/
Want MORE from The Story Geeks? Become a VIP Member of The Story Geeks Club: https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks
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PURCHASE TIMESLINGERS! Jay and Nathan's time travel novel is available now!
Or get our brand new novel, DEATH OF A BOUNTY HUNTER! Now only $0.99!
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LINKS:
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SOCIAL
Facebook Group | The Story Geeks YouTube Channel | Reclamation Society YouTube Channel
Twitter | Instagram | Email: thestorygeeks@gmail.com | Jay: @JaySherer | Daryl: @darylhsmith | Sandra: @sand_rad | Justin: @justintheweaver | Nick: @ndukie | Nataly: @nata_hime | Cilla: @skillalovespops | Ryan: @rswindoll
