About this podcast
Storypod – Where storytelling is about doing, not just learning. Step into Storytelling Immersion—a world where characters come to life, worlds unfold, and plots twist and turn as we dive deep into the art of story. Unlike traditional guides, Storypod is a “learn-by-listening” experience. Through storytelling games, character-building exercises, media discussions, and creative Q&A, each episode immerses you in the craft of storytelling.
This isn’t a textbook on “how to,” but a playground for creators, thinkers, and lovers of story to explore, experiment, and let ideas spark and grow. Whether you’re here to refine your skills or simply to revel in the magic of storytelling, Storypod is your space to create, learn, and be inspired.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 77 episodes
- Reddit Q: How Do You Write a Character Who Feels Expendable? · 12 min · Episode 76A writer asked: “What does it actually look like when a character believes they’re expendable—and how do I show that without saying it outright?” ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨…
- PART 2: Using AI To Build a Visual Novel? · 50 min · Episode 75Let's see what Claude can do... ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and…
- REDDIT Q: No Villain… So What’s the Conflict? · 22 min · Episode 74✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The…
- Using AI To Build a Visual Novel? · 51 min · Episode 73Today, I'm testing two platforms that claim to be able to build any app from prompts...Let's test it with a visual novel! Or at least as far as a free account will get me, lol. ✨…
- Let's Kill An Angel: Reddit Q · 17 min · Episode 72✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The…
- Reddit Q: Black-Coded Bird Character? · 24 min · Episode 71A reddit writer asked: “I’m writing a story about birds and I want my main character to be Black-coded and mixed. Is it reasonable to include parental conflict and divorce? Or…
- Random Name Generator Story Ideas! · 41 min · Episode 70I try to come up with story concepts based on random story titles... And I basically flop LOL😅 ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do…
- Nier Doesn't Hit the Emotional Notes for Me -__-; · 31 min · Episode 69I want to love Nier. But the emotional beats don’t land—and here’s why. Also yes, I made up a fantasy story from a meme at the end 😅 ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the…
- 2 Reddit Qs: Stop Worldbuilding, Start Plotting; & Overwhelmed By the 2nd Draft · 31 min · Episode 68✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The…
- Reddit Q: They're Already Hooking up, But What About Emotional Tension? · 24 min · Episode 67A redditor asks how they can draw out and maintain the "longing, pining" emotional tension if their characters are already hooking up by act 1? Let's discuss! ✨ Welcome to The…
- PT. 2 Chat: Is This Relationship Dynamic Taboo? · 25 min · Episode 66Apparently, I'm a hypocrite :D. Let me know your opinion! ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters…
- Reddit Q: Is This Relationship Dynamic Taboo? · 22 min · Episode 65A reddit writer asked if a romance between two of their characters would be...weird? Let me know your opinion! ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling…
- A Christmas Miracle & Slightly Dark Flash Fiction · 27 min · Episode 64Happy New Year, Bestie! In today's video, I chat about a Christmas miracle I experienced, and read you a short, dark flash fiction :). ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the…
- Reddit Q: Not Enough Female Representation? · 18 min · Episode 63A reddit writer asked if having only one female main character among a cast of males is problematic or if she was overthinking. Lets CHAT about it, Bestie! ✨ Welcome to The…
- REDDIT Q: What Government Works in Deep Space? (Story Worldbuilding Reps 💪) · 15 min · Episode 62A writer asked: “If people live mostly on ships, stations, or asteroids—what kind of government actually makes sense in that kind of world?” This is such a great worldbuilding…
- REDDIT Q: Does Your Sci-Fi Sound Like a Textbook? · 21 min · Episode 61A physicist-turned-novelist asked: “My teenage nephew said my sci-fi novel reads like a textbook with a plot stapled on… and I can’t stop thinking about it.” Whether you're…
- Writing a Flash Fiction! · 15 min · Episode 60In this episode of Storypod, I'm attempting to write a flash fiction! ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring…
- Reading My Cringe Fan Fiction- EP 2 · 28 min · Episode 59In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie. CRINGE FANFIC EP 1: https://youtu.be/qbsBCaOkTV0 ✨…
- Everything They Write Makes Them Cringe: Reddit Q · 19 min · Episode 58A teen writer asked: “Every time I try to write my novel, I cringe and delete it. It’s not even bad—but I can’t stand it.” In this episode, I respond to a young writer who feels…
- REDDIT Q: Angels vs Vampires: Which Makes the Better Symbolic Hero? · 16 min · Episode 57A writer asked: “Which symbolic redemption arc has more power—an ascended human-turned-angel, or an ancient vampire who’s spent eons repenting?” ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive…
