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
The Big Screen: Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys is a GREAT (in our humble opinion) movie from the early 2000s. In this episode, we talk about what we liked, didn't like, and as always, tried to pull out some practical applications fo…
Space!
Writing in the Classroom
Did anybody like reading and writing in school? In this one, Steve & Alex talk writing in the classroom, what they did and did not like about it, how they feel it could be improved, and much more!
The Big Screen: Interstellar
Interstellar is another FANTASTIC Christopher Nolan movie. In this episode, Steve and Alex talk about their likes, dislikes, and give an overview of the plot. SPOILER ALERT for sure on this one! If y…
The Messy Middle
We've all been there. You're working on a story, had good motivation and momentum in the beginning, and then it just stops. This is what we're calling "the messy middle." Can you overcome it? SHOULD …
Gossip: A Desire for Stories
GOSSIP. It's infectious. It's evil. And we (well, humans in general) LOVE it. In this episode, we talk about why! And, how it relates to storytelling. This is a fun one!
The Small Screen - Star Trek: The Next Generation
In this episode, the guys discuss one of Steve's favorites - Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Is Reading Fiction Just a Waste of Time?
Obviously, as Story Nerds™, we have a particuilar fascination with fiction. Alex, a deep love that stems from his childhood, and Steve, a deep appreciation that stems from his marketing background. B…
Backstory Importance: Real Life Backgrounds
In this final episode of our series on the importance of backstory, we are talking about "real life" backgrounds. How does someone's individual origin story affect public perception, etc? It's a fun …
Backstory Importance: Marketing Backgrounds
When marketing your product or service, how do you tell your stories in an interesting way? In this episode, we discuss the importance and art of telling your stories in a compelling way that invites…
Backstory Importance: Fictional Character Backgrounds
In this episode, we begin a brand new series on the importance of backstory! We're talking about the backstories of fictional characters. How do those backstories serve the overall narrative? Could N…
Music & Storytelling
Music is undoubtedly one of the most profound and amazing ways to tell a story. In this episode, Steve and Alex share what they love about music and it can help engage with stories in an exciting way…
Stories We Don't Like
We talk a lot about stories we LOVE on this podcast...but what about the stories we don't like! There are some surprises with this one, so make sure you don't miss it!
The Prestige
Alex and Steve break down one of the (objectively!) best movies of all time, The Prestige! **SPOILER ALERT** You've been warned!
Setting the Mood
In this episode, Steve & Alex describe how they "set the mood" for work, writing, exercise, and lots of other things! While fun, this episode is EXTREMELY helpful to get ideas on how to set yourself …
10 Tips to Make a Story More Interesting!
Although we start with very (ironically) uninteresting banter...in this episode, we quickly shift to our 10 BEST tips for how to make your stories -- fiction or nonfiction -- more interesting! Enjoy!
Anecdotes and Making Decisions
The news and other popular stories are HUGE influencers on how we live life and make decisions daily. But, of course, it is possible to be easily manipulated by these outlets! How do we separate fact…
Mediums for Storytelling!
In the "storyworld" we live in, there are SO many different mediums for telling stories. In this episode, Steve and Alex discuss many of those different mediums, what they are good for, and how they …
Alex and Steve's Writing Process
Between the two of us, we have the opportunity to do a lot of different types of writing. So, what does the process of writing actually look like for us? That's our topic in this episode! (P.S. Alex …
Worldbuilding Jam
Fiction writers and marketers alike love to talk about "worldbuilding." Broadly speaking, worldbuilding is the idea of creating a place that is "other" than the real world. In this conversation, Alex…