Tell The Damn Story

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 401: Exploring Subtext Secrets from Wonder Man, Lord of the Rings, & 12 Angry Men

Despite the cold and snow, Alex and Chris Ryan dive deep into the art of subtext—those rich, unspoken layers that give stories their real meaning. Hap...

Sunday, February 1, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 400: A Favorite Founder Returns, a Future Knocks (Part 2)

"The boys are back in town to explore creativity, responsibility, and the uneasy questions AI brings to writing and illustrative arts."Welco...

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 400: A Founder Returns, a Future Knocks (Part 1)

"Tim Fielder joins us to explore creativity, responsibility, and the uneasy questions AI brings to the arts."Welcome to a very special miles...

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 399: Master the Message, Artful Ways to Convey Powerful Themes

In this episode, hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons delve into the multifaceted journey of aspiring and struggling writers. They discuss ... The import...

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, 398: How Writers Build Real Audiences and Sell Books Using Authenticity, Social Media, and Writer Communities.

In this episode, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the ever-evolving challenges and strategies behind promoting your work as a writer. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 397: Crafting Your Creative Path_How to Create, Collaborate and Stay Committed

In this episode of Tell the Damn Story, Alex and Chris explore what it really means to commit to a creative path—not just in ambition, but in action.T...

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 396: Why Small Goals Beat Big Resolutions for Writers in the New Year.

Welcome To Another Creative Year!Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan kick off 2026 by diving into what it really takes to be a prolific and resilient writer i...

Sunday, December 28, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 395 Pt #2: “Master the Magic of Holiday Horror: How To Create Festive Yet Frightening Tales”

Here we go with Part 2 of “Master the Magic of Holiday Horror: How To Create Festive Yet Frightening Tales”—an all-star lineup joins your favorite co-...

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 395: ep 395 (Pt 1): Master the Magic of Holiday Horror, How To Create Festive Yet Frightening Tales

Welcome to a holiday edition of "Tell The Damn Story," where we explore the twists, turns, and often terrifying magic of crafting festive ho...

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 394: From Page to Partnership, Navigating Marriage and Writing

On this episode of Tell The Damn Story, hosts Lara Frater and John Frater join Chris Ryan and Alex Simmonss for a lively, revealing conversation that’...

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 393: From Comics to Chronicles - The Joys of Writing for a Young Audience

"Writing for young readers isn’t about dumbing it down — it’s about tuning in..."In this episode of Tell the Damn Story, Chris and Alex dive...

Sunday, November 30, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 392: Beyond the Page: Live Events and Their Hidden Opportunities For Writers, Part 2

In PART TWO of this episode, hosts Alex and Chris continue their deep dive into the exciting—and sometimes nerve-wracking—world of live events (book f...

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dubg406 on 11/4/2019

This is a podcast that will inspire your creativity. Five stars all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

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lovesit39 on 7/7/2019

Excellent conversation with Jerry Craft. Thank you!

Eire1969 on 12/25/2018

I throughly enjoy the teasing yet respectable repartee between these two writers. They both “tell stories” to get their points across (of course) which made their discussions so engaging. I have lots ...

Gordidon on 7/2/2018

Awesome stuff and very informative!!! ??

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