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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...

Welcome to another episode of "Tell The Damn Story!" Today, we have a packed show for you as we dive into the goldmine of storytelling, which consists of our personal struggles and experiences. Host...

As a writer, editor, and publisher, she's building a house of horror, and several writers are eager to join her. Why and How? That's what cohosts Alex and Chris seek out when they interview literary...

?️ Hey, fellow creatives, Welcome back to "Tell The Damn Story"! This time it's Alex Simmons holding down the fort solo while Chris is under the weather. In this episode, Alex explores the craft of...

If you think creating plots, scenes, and dialogue while sitting at a computer keyboard is a challenge, how do you do it based on someone else’s idea and instantly in front of a live audience?  Sit ba...

He overcame addiction, prison, and Covid to write four novels and raise the funds to publish them. How he did it is a damn story worth telling. Join Chris and Alex as they delve deep into the world ...