Storyworld
The world of "story" has captivated humanity since the dawn of time. The oldest known form of communication, verbal storytelling is responsible for the continuity and development of civilization from its most primitive moments to its most advanced. Story invokes a sense of mystical wonder, but is also a powerful medium for communicating real and concrete ideas that shape people's lives and make them take action. Steve Schramm (Marketer, Non-Fiction Writer, and Story Nerd) and Alex Giguere (Fiction Writer, Wannabe Game Designer, and Story Nerd) join forces as worlds collide to discuss how "story" is the most powerful concept ever known, and how it interacts with each and every aspect of our lives -- from the most magical to the most mundane.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Structural Tension in the Bible
Have you ever wondered why the Bible tells such incredible stories? In this episode of the Story World Podcast, Steve and Alex dive into the fascinating concept of structural tension in the Bible and…
Structural Tension in Fiction Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling with Steve Schramm and Alex in this captivating episode of Story World. They'll explore the concept of structural tension in fiction writing, sharing their preferr…
The Power of Structural Tension in Marketing and Business
In this episode of The Storyworld Podcast, Steve and Alex discuss the concept of structural tension in marketing and business, and how it plays a crucial role in engaging customers and building antic…
Tales from The Meat Tavern
In this laid-back episode of StoryWorld, Steve and Alex catch up on their year so far, filled with sicknesses, traveling, and contrasting their current pace with last year's rapid episode releases. T…
Unraveling the Power of Structural Tension in Storytelling
Join Steve and Al in this episode of the Story World Podcast as they delve into the fascinating concept of structural tension and its significance in storytelling. Discover how this intriguing concep…
Complete the Story for Goodness Sake!
Have you ever been listening to an AMAZING story... and then it drops off? For some reason, the story seemed to stop and leave you hanging, never to return again. In this episode, we talk about when …
The Good Guy Must Win
AI Representation in Fiction (Season 2 Begins!)
Can Your Stories and Ideas Ever Be TOO Big?
Is it possible for a story to be literally larger than life? Listen in as Alex and Steve explore this topic - as usual - from a variety of perspectives.
The Power of Conversion and Deconversion Stories
In the religious world, people "convert" and "deconvert." We've noticed an uptick in this, and want to examine the nature and power of these stories.
Self-talk, Telling Yourself Stories, and Lying to Yourself
A little different one this week! Some of the most powerful stories in the entire world are the ones never leave your own mind. This is both good and bad, and certainly worthy of conversation. Enjoy …
Analysis: The Rings of Power
The Rings of Power is arguably one of the biggest TV shows of all time, in terms of expectations, budget, and viewership. And it is not without controversy! Here's what Alex and Steve think about the…
How to Adapt a Story
The writer of Ecclesiastes famously said, "there is nothing new under the sun." Adaptations and remakes are all the rage these days, and they raise some interesting questions about how--or even if--t…
The Big Screen: Knives Out
Who doesn't love a well-done "whodunnit" movie?! Knives Out certainly fit the bill. It was fun to watch and even more fun to chat about. Enjoy the show!
Story Types Part 3: Application - Plot vs Character Driven
How do you APPLY the difference between character-driven and plot-driven stories in real life? That's our topic for this episode! There is a TON of great info with regard to fiction writing and marke…
Story Types Part 2: Character-Driven Stories
In this episode, the guys discuss what a character-driven story looks like in the context of fiction writing and marketing. Lots of GOLD tips here that you don't want to miss!
Story Types Part 1: Plot Driven Stories
In this week's episode, we begin a series on the types of stories you can tell. We start with plot-driven stories, and there are some really great insights here from both the writing and marketing an…
The Big Screen: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Why yes, there is a movie about Nick Cage BEING Nick Cage. It's extremely meta, extremely awesome, and Steve and Alex had an EXTREMELY fun time discussing and pulling valuable lessons out of this mov…
BONUS: We're On YouTube (+ Our Favorite Episodes)
A huge announcement about YouTube and discussing our favorite episodes to date!