Bad Storytellers

1. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 14 :: Our Kind of Town

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, Max takes the day off, we talk about the new Ghostbusters trailer, plot holes that bother us and those that don’t, and we get into the nitty gritty exposition in both Doug and Josh’s stories. Finally, we put together a movie idea that we’re all frankly surprised hasn’t already been made.
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2. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 13 :: Off the Wall

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   The gang talks about how copyright works for writers, how to come up with names, fairy tale monsters, and Shaquille O’Neal. Liam tries a repetitive prose experiment, Max lets us in on his new dystopian future, and the gang helps Josh workshop a scene for his novel.
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3. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 12 :: The Reboot Episode

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, we’re a man down while Doug is in the process of moving. So while hes away, we’ve changed up the format to discuss reboots, sequels, and what we would do if given leave to make our own Star Trek series.

   Also, we’re now accepting writing submissions for critique and criticism!
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4. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 11 :: Mask of the Tengu

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, the gang tries to tackle the concept of exposition. Much is discussed about Deadpool, Naruto, and Die Hard as well as Max’s project, Doug’s outline, and Josh’s third chapter.
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5. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 10 :: The Pearl of Titan

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   The gang talks ren-faires, distractions, how to deal with them, and the virtue of hitchhiking. Liam turns in his first outline, Doug completes his final outline, and Josh turns in the complete chapter two!
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6. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 09 :: Mother Superior

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, the gang is one lighter, as Max was home with Aldeberaanian Flu. We talk about cynicism, snobbery, and Rocky IV. Josh showcases the beginning of Chapter 2, and Liam turned in a very sexy piece. The episode wraps up with what may be our most fun trailer yet.
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7. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 08 :: The Right Side of History

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, the gang puts a hold on turning in their own work to instead fine-tune some of the roadblocks in their stories by workshopping them as a group. Peer behind the curtain of how these ideas come about. Also, we talk a lot about alternate history.
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8. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 07 :: Chrome on the Range

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode the gang talks about British w(h)igs, Doctor Who, the coolness of John Goodman, the death of the Noble Furtrapper archetype, and what it would take for a young boy to leave his dying mother. Also, after a discussion about writing rituals, Josh turns in the first chapter of his book for review.
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9. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 06 :: Bog the Unspeakable

   Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

   In this episode, the gang talks about their upcoming projects, Star Wars, and what they think could be an enthralling new flick.
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10. Bad Storytellers :: Episode 05 :: A Dark Lightyear

    Bad Storytellers is a podcast about writing and things that are written. Join four friends on the road to becoming professional writers as they unleash new stories on-air, criticize each others’ work, discuss pop culture influences, and conceive on-the-spot trailers for imaginary films.

    We talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Max’s problem with Snow Crash, and our own terrible work. Come join us for laughs and podcast growing pains as we embark on our second attempt to record a fifth episode.

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