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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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Sunday Oct 30, 2016
Sunday Oct 30, 2016
Our podcast covering episode two of Luke Cage! Topics discussed:
- "Eye for an eye" vs. "Turning the other cheek" - which one's right?
- What does respect look like? Who deserves respect?
- The little choices that turn characters (and us) into heroes or villains.
Monday Oct 17, 2016
Monday Oct 17, 2016
This week on the Reclamation Society podcast... my friend and fellow write, Karina Fabian, joins me to talk about her book "Discovery" and dive deeper into the truth communicated through Stranger Things, Episode 1! (If you want to skip straight to the Stranger Things portion of the show, fast forward to 10:49:00).
- What causes us to feel fear?
- Is there a difference between science and the supernatural?
- How do we feel about each of these new characters?
- What are the characteristics of courage?
- Should we trust the government?
- What does friendship mean? Why do we need friends?
Sunday Oct 02, 2016
Sunday Oct 02, 2016
In this episode of the Reclamation Society podcast, Jay Sherer tackles Luke Cage, Ep. 1 from Netflix. He digs in deeper to explore what the creators have to say about spirituality, human nature, and relationships. Topics this week include:
- Villains vs. Heroes
- Stereotyping or Reality? Comparing Luke Cage to The Wire.
- Choice vs. Situation and Systemic Racism.
Saturday Aug 27, 2016
Saturday Aug 27, 2016
Podcast #4 - BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE (the animated film). What did you think of the movie? Email us: reclamationsociety@gmail.com. Does this new version of Batman: The Killing Joke disrespect Barbara's character even more than the source work does? We'd like to hear your thoughts as well.
Sunday Jul 17, 2016
Sunday Jul 17, 2016
EPISODE #3 - BATMAN BEGINS
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Violence. Violence against women. Violence as comedy. Agnosticism. Vanity. Identity. This edition of the Reclamation Society Podcast brings us... Deadpool! The merc with a mouth gets his own superhero movie. But what are Tim Miller and Ryan Reynolds telling us is true? Tim Posada and I dive into the spirituality, human nature, and relationships found in Deadpool. Want to join our conversation? Share your thoughts on Deadpool on our blog: www.reclamationsociety.org/blog/2016/6/20/the-reclamation-society-podcast-deadpool-and-identity
Friday Jun 03, 2016
Friday Jun 03, 2016
Is Zach Snyder telling the truth? What is true?
- What does Man of Steel tell us is true about spirituality? Is Superman a "type of Christ" or a "Christ-like" figure?
- What does Man of Steel tell us about human beings and their relationships? What does it say about our own quest for identity?