Tell The Damn Story

Sunday, November 16, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 390: Get Answers To Another Top 10 Questions Writers Ask

“A short story is about one thing — one moment, one emotion, one change. Nail that and you’ve got a winner.”Are you a writer looking for answers on ho...

Sunday, November 9, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 389: "Story Alchemy with Charles Barouch_ Turning Ideas into Literary Gold"

How do you turn a half-formed idea into a story readers feel? Author Charles Barouch joins Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan to reveal the alchemy behind au...

Sunday, November 2, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 388: "From Page to Stage: Plotters, Pantsers, and Story Magic"

What’s your method: map it, muse it, or mix it till it works?This time, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the age-old debate between Pl...

Sunday, October 26, 2025 Tell The Damn Story ep #387_How To Navigate Collaborative Storytelling: A Writer's Guide

In this energizing episode of Tell The Damn Story, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan team up to reveal the essential secrets of successful collaborati...

Saturday, October 18, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 386: The Art of Blending Cultures, Myths, and Adventure in Storytelling with Indigo Clan

On this episode of Tell The Damn Story, hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons are joined by legendary comic book artist N. Steven Harris and Afro-Indigeno...

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 385: A ReAnimated Ep 368 of Vampires, Culture and Coogler

It's October, and a perfect time to return to the scary side of writer's vile.And so, TTDS returns to episode 368 of Tell The Damn Story, "Vampires, C...

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 384: “Writing Beyond Fear: Navigating Self-Doubt and Creativity”

“Because every writer deserves permission to tell their story.”This week on Tell The Damn Story, we tackle the fears that keep too many writers silent...

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 383: Is Free Speech Ever Really Free?

"Creative Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities in 2025"The dynamic duo of Chris and Alex dive headfirst into a topic that’s more relevant—an...

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 382: Rebecca Cuthbert on Crafting Magical Realism and Mastering the Art of Narrative Poetry

Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons are at it again. This time, they sit down with the immensely talented Rebecca Cuthbert. In this engaging episode, they dis...

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 381: "Unlocking Genres: Jim Beard's Journey From Jack Kirby To Writing Horror"

Writing Fiction, Monsters, and Industry Icons Can Be A Challenge!In this episode, co-hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons welcome Jim Beard, a prolific w...

Sunday, September 7, 2025 Tell The Damn Story. ep 380: From Frankenstein’s Legacy to Private Eye Stories: Teal James Glenn’s Creative Journey

It's How To Mash Horror, Noir Detectives, and Social Commentary from the Past About the Present. In this monstrous episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons ...

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 379: Finding Your Voice in Graphic Novels with Angela Hsieh on Art, Emotion, and Immigrant Stories

How A Graphic Novel Can Tell A Tale of Wonder, Giant Guinea Pigs, And Immigration Flying solo this week, cohost Alex Simmons is joined by Angela Hsieh...

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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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