Tell The Damn Story

Monday, May 19, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep 364: How Global Artists Redefine Cultural Identity in Comics & Animation

"And How Hidden Histories and Universal Themes Play A Part In It." On this special international episode of "Tell The Damn Story," hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons team up with a panel of extraordin...

Monday, May 12, 2025 Tell The Damn Story, ep #363: "How to Craft Timeless Stories: Secrets from the Twilight Zone"

Or, "Why Tell Tales of Angels and Monsters?" Welcome to Tell The Damn Story, where hosts Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan dig into the secrets of writing stories that outlast their times. In this e...

Sunday, May 4, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 362: Writers Using AI, Creative Collaboration or Digital Devil?

Is AI A Writing Digital Revolution or Deal With The Devil? In this podcast, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dig into the hotly debated role of AI in the creative process. From using tools like Cha...

Sunday, April 27, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY 361: Walking Dead & The Last of Us: The Controversy Over Major Character Deaths

"Writers, how much do you owe your audience?" In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive into the creative risks and responsibilities that come with killing off belo...

Sunday, April 20, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep. 360: Chris Ryan's Crafting Of A Killer’s Mind Using Poetic Fusion.

This week, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the fusion of horror and poetry with Chris’s latest experimental project: "It's Been a Privilege." Chris unpacks the accidental inspiratio...

Sunday, April 13, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY #359: How To Create A Play With An Assassin, A Black Ghost, & Sherlock Holmes

🎙️ Welcome to a thrilling new episode of "Tell The Damn Story!" Today, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, wonderful world of theater — where an assassin, a ghost, a legendary Black Shakespearean ...

Monday, April 7, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 358: Index Cards to Jelly Donuts: The Prompt-Powered Cure for Writer’s Block

In this wild, fast-paced episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan hit the gas and tear through Plot Holes, dodge Story Stumps, and smash right through Writer’s Block like it owes th...

Sunday, March 30, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 357: Creative Fusion Omar Holman Explores Comic Heroes & Spoken Word Poetry

"Tell The Damn Story," is back with a deep dive into the world of creative storytelling with our special guest, ⁠Omar Holman⁠. Omar is a writer, spoken word poet, and passionate comic book enthusias...

Monday, March 24, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 356: The Genre of Pulp Fiction: Secrets of Writing Thrilling Adventures

CAN THE OLD TEACH YOU ANYTHING NEW? In this episode of "Tell The Damn Story," hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons are joined by their friend and fellow pulp fiction enthusiast, writer/publisher Jim Bea...

Monday, March 17, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 355: How To Write With the World in Turmoil: Overcoming Aggressive Avoidance

In this episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons dive into the challenges writers face today's distracting and chaotic world. They introduce the concept of 'aggressive avoidance'—a strategy to stay focu...

Sunday, March 9, 2025 Tell The Damn Story #354: Greatest Writing Roadblocks: How to Overcome Procrastination & Self-Doubt.

Hey there, storytellers! Or should we say, fellow procrastinators? Welcome to this episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where hosts Christopher Ryan and Alex Simmons, alongside the ever-charming John Be...

Sunday, March 2, 2025 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep HIATUS 3: Replay of Ep 300, Crafting Careers From A Writers' Round Table!

THEY INVITED A PANEL OF NINE TALENTED CREATIVES! Chris and Alex are off for a brief rest. So this we're ... Returning to their third milestone for Tell the Damn Story, where they celebrated reaching ...

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