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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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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Evolution vs. Religion... and Storytelling? I have thoughts on Bret Weinstein & Jordan Peterson's podcast...
Jay Sherer listened to Jordan Peterson's appearance on Bret Weinstein's The Dark Horse podcast... They talked about evolution, religion (specifically a belief in the afterlife), and even storytelling. And that prompted a lot of thoughts for Jay. In this shorter, solo podcast, he shares those thoughts with you!
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)
- Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks
- TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/
- The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Watching Empire Strikes Back for the FIRST TIME!
Michael Biondo is back to talk to me about his experience watching The Empire Strikes Back for the first time! He's never seen Star Wars... but was the big reveal in this film spoiled for him? What else did he pick up on watching this film for the first time? Let's dig in and see what he says!
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)
- Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks
- TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/
- The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Decision-making vs. Tribe-building...
How social media has changed the pressures that artists and storytellers face in the marketplace.
In this solo podcast, Jay Sherer shares some of his concerns related to how social media is altering the way artists and creators and storytellers approach their works. What do these new pressures mean? And what should we do about them? Jay shares his thoughts. Let him know what you think!
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)
- Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks
- TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/
- The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
My Friend's Reaction to Watching Star Wars: A New Hope for the FIRST TIME!
My friend has never seen Star Wars. WUT. We watched Star Wars: A New Hope together, and then we had a conversation about it. What did he think? What has culture spoiled for him? What's it like to not know what Star Wars is all about?
Mike Biondo and Jay Sherer sit down to discuss his reaction to seeing Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time!
- Death of a Bounty Hunter (written by Jay Sherer & Nathan Scheck): http://www.deathofabountyhunter.com (Death of a Bounty Hunter was a semi-finalist in Screencraft's Cinematic Book Competition!)
- Join The Story Geeks Facebook Group (FREE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestorygeeks
- TheStoryGeeks.com (Blog & Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/thestorygeeks/
- The Story Geeks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-geeks/id1120739105