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Ambition can serve self and others. In this episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons talk with screenwriter and producer Victoria Male about her bold, heartfelt journey through Hollywood. From working ...

Here we go again! In today's episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan are joined by acclaimed comic book artist Eric Battle for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation brimming with heart, ...

"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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

🎙️ 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 ...

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...

"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...

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...

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...