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20 Minutes with John Anealio

April 5, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison

John Anealio

John Anealio – musician, composer, and geek balladeer who has crafted such classics as “Steampunk Girl“, “George RR Martin is Not Your Bitch“, and so many more – is not someone you’d expect to find on a writing podcast. And yet, John’s life of exploring the creation and performance of music has given him some astonishing experiences and insights into the storyteller’s craft. On top of those credentials, he has massive geek and literary cred from his tenure as founder and co-host of the fabulous Functional Nerds podcast! Brion and I were delighted to share a marvelous 20(ish) minutes of conversation with John, exploring the parallels of music and literature, his approach to the craft of storytelling through music, and more! (and things are definitely gonna get interesting in John’s Workshop Episode!)

PROMO: “Guild of the Cowry Catchers – Book 4” by Abigail Hilton

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with John Anealio

Produced by Ben Delano

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 36:09 — 24.8MB)

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Tags: composition, John Anealio, music, storytelling
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The Future of Storytelling from NYCC 2013

March 25, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison

Back in October, one of our fearless and loyal Wandering Alchemists, John McCarthy (aka “Surfside Jack”), braved the ravening hordes of the frothing mayhem that IS New York Comic Con 2012. Okay… he didn’t “brave” the hordes so much as “joined” them. Enthusiastically. But the point is that he went there microphone in hand in search of (among other things) Literary Gold.

He asked only one question: What is the future of storytelling?

And he found some marvelous answers and insights from storytellers like Brad Guigar, Howie Noel, Alethea Kontis, and Sam Ita… all offering a unique perspective on the future of their craft. Those fabulous sound bytes had been languishing in the RTP vaults for months, so I called John back and we went through each of them together…

… and now you can, too. Enjoy!

The Future of Storytelling: Perspectives from New York Comic Con 2013

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 38:12 — 26.2MB)

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And who ARE these amazing people…? (more…)

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Tags: Alethea Kontis, Brad Guigar, comics, Howie Noel, John McCarthy, nycc, Sam Ita, storytelling, webcomics
Categories: Episodes

20 Minutes with Matthew Wayne Selznick

January 4, 2013 Posted by Dave Robison

Matthew Wayne Selznick

Matthew Wayne Selznick is a storyteller in every sense of the word. He has applied the principles of story and narrative since he was a small boy, evolving epic story arcs in the sweeping battles between his vast toy collection. He continues his explorations of expression in all his pursuits as a musician, a social media marketer and (of course) as an author. Ryan Stevenson and I thoroughly enjoyed this 20(ish) minutes with Matt, delving into many of the topics near and dear to his heart, such as the process and application of worldbuilding, the qualities of good story telling, and so much more. Writerly goodness abounds, dear friends… hit that PLAY button and enjoy! (and you gotta make a return trip to catch Matt’s Workshop Episode!)

PROMO: “Walk the Fire” edited by John Mierau

Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Matthew Wayne Selznick

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 38:05 — 26.1MB)

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Tags: Brave Men Run, Matthew Watne Selznick, Pilgrimage, Showcase, storytelling, worldbuilding
Categories: Episodes, Showcase Episodes