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In this compelling and illuminating episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons delve into the intricate world of flawed heroes and captivating villains by deeply analyzing classic and modern narratives. ...

In this episode of 'Tell the Damn Story,' hosts Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss the evolving landscape for writers in 2025, focusing on how to approach global and domestic changes creatively...

What Inspired Might Inspire You. In this episode, cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons discuss what, how, and why certain stories inspired them this year. They dive into the creative moments and ins...

Have you ever wondered: What are effective ways to incorporate hope and positivity into stories influenced by dark or unsettling real-world events? How can I stay true to my creative voice when deal...

This week, we're exploring the art and power of words and how they shape our stories and bring our characters to life. Cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons have been writing for over 30 years, and to...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the craft of comedy writing. Today's episode, "Hope I'm Funny: The Hidden Secrets of Comedy Writing," explores the intricate art of making people laugh through ...

Yes, Creative Are Allowed To Nerd Out And Still be Professionals! Here's a special holiday episode from us to you. In this gathering of creatives, cohosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan explore the hol...

In today’s installment, we explore how to reimagine a classic character and combine the compelling world of horror and mystery. Our extraordinary guest writer is Teel James Glenn. Join hosts Alex ...

A Steve Garratt Tale Welcome to another compelling episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where we explore the remarkable journeys and challenges faced by writers and creatives. In today's episode, Alex S...

"We share our creative journies to make yours a little easier." In this episode, cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons tackle a profound subject: expressing and reflecting on challenging times through ...

Join us for a deep dive into the creative process behind our previous wacky "read-in episode (#335) and some spine-chilling Halloween tales! Chris and I pull back the curtain on last week’s fascinati...

In this Halloween special episode of 'Tell the Damn Story,' Chris loses Alex, and Alex searches for his co-host Chris in the caves, ultimately leading to captivating readings by notable horror authors...