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StoryWonk Sunday | StoryWonk

A weekly Arts, Literature, TV and Film podcast featuring Lani Diane Rich
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StoryWonk Sunday | StoryWonk

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StoryWonk Sunday | StoryWonk

StoryWonk

StoryWonk Sunday | StoryWonk

A weekly Arts, Literature, TV and Film podcast featuring Lani Diane Rich
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This week, we put a bow on StoryWonk Sunday with our live finale, in which we relate the story of how it all began, and take listener questions.Thanks to everyone who hung out with us live, and everyone who listened to StoryWonk Sunday. It’s
This week, we discuss BIG NEWS, then talk about why Xander is problematic, our personal headcanons, and the brilliance of Tom Hanks!Don’t miss our special live show, at 4PM Eastern next Sunday, the 23rd of November!Like what you hear? Want
Yo dawg, we heard you like podcasts, so we put podcasts in your podcast so you can podcast while you podcast. This week, we discuss podcasts that take unusual approaches to narrative and storytelling, then deconstruct the role of the protagoni
This week, we don our capes and domino masks as we discuss Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, the CW’s The Flash and Arrow, and the upcoming slate of superhero movies. For 20% off the price of the brilliant Vitamin R, use the coupon code BFFL000H2 at
This week, we look forward to National Novel Writing Month 2014, and talk with NaNoWriMo founder, Chris Baty!If you’d like to win a copy of Chris’ brilliant book No Plot? No Problem!, then send out a tweet with #SWNaNo before midnight on Mond
We return from an unexpected hiatus with a discussion about writers interacting with fans and critics, a 30 Rock promise, and — at last — The Princess Bride!Thanks to Heather, Tammy and Jeannette!Like what you hear? Want more, more often? S
This week, we celebrate our new studio, then get down to work with writer improv, and three short tales of superheroes, piano players and a troubled barista.Like what you hear? Want more, more often? Support us on Patreon!Come join the new
It’s been a week of intense discussion here in Château StoryWonk, and we’re ready to deep-dive into narrative theory as we unpick semantic suppositions and try to figure out the hero.Thanks to Aaron!Like what you hear? Want more, more often
This week, we conclude our twenty-four hour podcast marathon with sincerity in storytelling and some thoughts on recent controversies, before finding ourselves on the brink of an analysis of the antihero.Like what you hear? Want more, more o
This week, we’re running late — but we still found time to talk about listener feedback, the value of critical thought, and how stories help connect us to others!Special thanks to Caitlin, David and Megan!Like what you hear? Want more, more
This week, we learn the truth about Hello Kitty, what happened to Tony Soprano, and authorial intent. We also talk Doctor Who, including our own hypothetical reboot! Like what you hear? Want more, more often? Support us on Patreon!If you li
This week on the show, we explain the origins of the wonk, talk about – and tease – our next Sessions series, and discuss the second season of Orange Is The New Black in full.Thanks to Anita, Ashley and Ian!Like what you hear? Want more, mo
After a rare trip to the cinema for Guardians Of The Galaxy, we settle in for an epic three-hour journey through all things Marvel. From Iron Man to Guardians, we discuss every movie, and spoil everything. Why are antagonists so difficult to g
This week, we discuss the road to publishing, from finished manuscript to established career. Then, we invite a special guest into the studio to discuss Brian Lee O’Malley’s brilliant graphic novel Seconds. Thanks to Ashley, Chris and Sarah!
Better late than never, we’re back with Rom-Com Thunderdome feedback, a new narrative phenomenon to chart and document, first thoughts about adaptations, and discussions of two movies: They Came Together and Celeste & Jesse Forever.Thanks to
This week, we celebrate! Lani tells us about finishing her latest novel, and then the Thunderdome gets way out of hand as we discuss the greatest romantic comedies ever!Like what you hear? Want more, more often? Support us on Patreon!The Sc
This week, we delve deep into the listener mailbag to talk about YouTube serials, turning points and structure, golden ages and auteurs, and the unexamined televisual treasures we loved as children. Also, Alastair stumbles into a ill-advised e
This week, we talk about Lani being tempted by the dark side, sacrifices and narrative fulfillment, using flashbacks with purpose, and the role of America in fiction and pop culture. Thanks to Ivy for the (much-delayed) voicemail, to Katie an
This week, we talk a little about Big News, lament the lack of a random penguin, and talk about Joss Whedon’s brilliant, problematic and challenging adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing.Special thanks, as always, to the incomparable Dr. Jones
This week on the show, we talk about Gay Panic and bromance (with thanks to the fine folks at Pop Culture Happy Hour), share some listener correspondence, and break down the basic building blocks of story structure. Thanks to Michelle for sup
To celebrate Alastair’s birthday, we address a handful of listener questions, then talk about two whole Star Trek movies: The Wrath Of Khan and Into Darkness! Which one is a better movie? Which one is better sci-fi? Which one is better Star Tr
This week on the show, we revisit an old favorite, get emotionally unstable, talk about ways to test for sexism, and question accepted wisdom.Thanks to Ashley and Alan!Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon!The Rule by Alison BechdelIs
After technical difficulties ate last week’s show, we return to talk about ensemble casts, confuse ourselves with goals and motivation, and finally venture out to The Cabin In The Woods.Thanks to Abby and Sarah for email, and to Bonnie and Ta
This week on the show, we talk about sports metaphors, words with no English equivalent, originality and goals — it’s a packed show, so don’t miss a moment!Thanks to Ritz!Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon!Fifteen Words With No Engl
This week on the show, we talk about in-house memes, James Bond vs. Don Draper, Lani agrees to watch a horror movie, and we discuss the ways in which mothers are presented in fiction.Thanks to Bonnie and Nebraska!Like what you hear? Support
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