Tell The Damn Story

Sunday, July 7, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 318: The History of Hip Hop: Exploring Fielder & Greason's Graphic Novel

Today, cohost Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan talk with renowned visual Afrofuturist and graphic novelist Tim Fielder and the distinguished author, historian, and economist Walter Greason. Together, they...

Sunday, June 23, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY ep 317: Crafting Compelling Characters & Dialogue, Answering Writing Questions

Welcome to another episode of "Tell The Damn Story" with your hosts, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan. Today, we’re dedicating time and thought to tackling your top questions about crafting compelling char...

Sunday, June 16, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 316: Father-Daughter Duo Discuss Writing Comics, Myths, & Environmental Ed.

Here we go with another exciting episode of "Tell The Damn Story"! Today, Alex and Chris return to the fascinating world of comic book creation with special guests Juan Espinosa and his daughter, Gra...

Sunday, June 9, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, 315: Brandon Easton Talks About Writing, Comics, TV, and Black Representation.

Co-hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan are joined by a remarkable guest, writer BRANDON EASTON. Brandon's path from New York City's classrooms to Hollywood's creative hubs is a powerful testament to pe...

Sunday, June 2, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY 314: A Writer's Journey - Celebrating 932 Years of Creativity with Alex Simmons

"Lessons Learned Being a Writing Hero" ("Those are Chris' words, not mine." - Alex -) Today, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan celebrate Alex's birthday by exploring his life as a creative so that we can ...

Sunday, May 26, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 313: Compact Creativity_The Trends and Techniques of Short Story Fictions

Join writers Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan as they dive into the world of short story fiction. In this episode, they explore the history and resurgence of shorter works, discussing their experiences, ...

Sunday, May 19, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 312: How Important Is Choosing A Genre or Naming Your Characters?

Welcome to another episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan explore the intricacies of storytelling. In today's episode, they dive into writing across genres, the im...

Sunday, May 12, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 311: Tale of the Great White: Unpacking the Storytelling Mastery in Jaws

In this exciting and in-depth installment, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons dive deep into the storytelling waters of the iconic film "Jaws." From the comedic yet ominous build-up to the multi-layered char...

Sunday, May 5, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 310: 3 Examples of Creating Compelling Stories In Comics, Novels, & Films!

In this exciting episode, Alex and Chris dive deep into the art of storytelling through multiple mediums. The boys explore the subtle complexities of storytelling in classic films, novels, and comics...

Sunday, April 28, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 309: Breaking into Mainstream Publishing w Tom Sniegoski & Jeannine Acheson

How do you come up with a series concept? How do you write it? How do you pitch it to publishers? In this episode, Chris and Alex dive deep into the intricate world of getting a book series mainst...

Sunday, April 21, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 308: THREE OF THE BEST WAYS TO INTRODUCE THE HERO.

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the art of character creation and hero introductions. In this episode, they're peeling ...

Sunday, April 14, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 307: How To Overcome the Shadow of Self-Doubt & Promote Your Art in Public.

Or, "The Case of the Anxious Author!" This week, Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss the abyss of imposter syndrome and its often paralyzing effect. This episode explores how imposter syndro...

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