StoryChat - With John Fornof
Ever wanted to create your own Story? In StoryChat, John Fornof will take you through some of the basic building blocks of how to be an effective storyteller! From movies and television, to the office break room, you can apply these lessons to learn how to make, and better understand the art of storytelling.
"Story is Everything." - Phil Lollar
From a master of philosophy and a master of story, we've got some true gems to share in this show with Phil Lollar. Like this one: "Either you're the protagonist of your story or the minor character of someone else's." And wait till you hear Phil's story of "Act 2". If you need some encouragement or a kick in the pants, this is your show!Â
Phil Lollar!
John welcomes the creator of Adventures in Odyssey, as Phil shares the surprising behind-the-scenes story of America's favorite family radio drama. Phil tells how he and Paul McCusker were just trying to keep up with the scripts, when one day, they discovered true gold. And how Hal Smith (the original Whit) said to Dr. Dobson, "You'll make a thousand of these!" Poignant as AIO is now heading for Episode #1000!Â
Location, Location, Location...
Where Do You Write?
Create an environment to inspire your writing. John shares his brand new writer's setup in a sun room as well his 1940s "set" for writing (including a really cool 1940s telephone). Bryan asks what if you don't have a great environment? John shares ideas on what you can do with music and visual cues around you to inspire.Bonus Bryan Question: What should you do if you're not into what you're writing?Â
KidChat
John Fornof is joined by two resident kid experts to talk about their perspective on what makes a good story!
How Story Can Literally Change Your Life - with Josiah Marshal
John and Bryan are joined by author and audio-drama officionado Josiah Marshall as he shares how story literally changed his life, starting with a phone-call to Adventures in Odyssey.Â
He shows how the hope of story got him through homelessness and suicide and eventually changed the life of Benjamin, a troubled student that Josiah mentored.Â
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Antagonists and the Whitman Scenario - with Steve McCurdy
Steve McCurdy is back! He joins John and Bryan as they answer a listener question and explains a little about his book and the process of writing the book!
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Answering Listener Questions with Steve McCardy
John and Bryan welcome Steve McCardy to story chat as he helps them answer listener questions like steps in writing novels!
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
What Tolkien Got Wrong...
Join John and Bryan as they discuss the Lord of the Rings trilogy and how we, as storytellers and writers, can learn from it. The good and the bad!
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
The Star Wars Special
A galaxy far far away calls as John and special guest Levi talk about STAR WARS!
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Unleashing The Sense of Wonder
Director Levi Johnson shares how to infuse the sense of “wonder” into your storytelling. What is “wonder” and how do we tap into it? This insight will take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary.
Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
