Stories Told
Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers. Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast Note: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN
Dungeon Crawler Carl - A Barefoot Walk on the Wild Side
A Barefoot Walk on the Wild Side - "Dungeon Crawler Carl" - The Stories Told Podcast
Fanta-vember begins! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
4:03 Talking about the story told...
22:39 Which story we're talking about next
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Young Frankenstein - No Escaping Destiny
No Escaping Destiny - "Young Frankenstein" - The Stories Told Podcast
Franken-Tober concludes! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1974 movie "Young Frankenstein"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
4:22 Talking about the story told...
16:41 Which story we're talking about next
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Frankenstein (2025) - Who Is the Monster?
Who is the Monster? - "Frankenstein" - The Stories Told Podcast
Franken-Tober continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 2025 movie "Frankenstein"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
6:01 Talking about the story told...
32:09 Which story we're talking about next
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Frankenstein (1931 movie) - The Iconic Frankenstein
The Iconic Frankenstein - "Frankenstein" - The Stories Told Podcast
Franken-Tober continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1931 movie "Frankenstein"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
6:46 Talking about the story told...
29:20 Which story we're talking about next
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Frankenstein (novel) - The Creature and the Creator
The Creature and the Creator - "Frankenstein" - The Stories Told Podcast
Welcome to Franken-Tober! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1818 novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:50 Talking about the story told...
31:46 Which story we're talking about next
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The War of the Worlds (1953 Movie) - Monsters from the Sky
Monsters from the Sky - "The War of the Worlds" - The Stories Told Podcast
Classic Sci-Tember concludes! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The War of the Worlds."
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:40 Talking about the story told...
25:13 Which story we're talking about next
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Them! - Monsters In the Desert
Monsters in the Desert - "Them!" - The Stories Told Podcast
Classic Sci-Tember continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Them!"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
2:48 Talking about the story told...
18:54 Which story we're talking about next
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Monsters in the Deep
Monsters in the Deep - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" - The Stories Told Podcast
Classic Sci-Tember continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
5:40 Talking about the story told...
29:00 Which story we're talking about next
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - This Aggression Will Not Stand
This Aggression Will Not Stand - "The Day the Earth Stood Still" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:03 Talking about the story told...
24:21 Which story we're talking about next
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Dune Part 2 - Lead Them to Paradise
Lead Them to Paradise - "Dune Part 2" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Dune Part 2"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
6:06 Talking about the story told...
33:13 Which story we're talking about next
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Dune Part 1 - The Trap Is Laid
The Trap is Laid - "Dune Part 1" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Dune Part 1"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
4:38 Talking about the story told...
21:05 Which story we're talking about next
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Dune (1984 movie) - A Beautiful Bewildering Spice Dream
A Beautiful Bewildering Spice Dream - "Dune" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1984 movie "Dune"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
7:54 Talking about the story told...
26:18 Which story we're talking about next
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Dune (book) - A Masterclass in World Building
A Masterclass in World Building - "Dune" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
6:16 Talking about the story told...
31:16 Which story we're talking about next
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Alien - The Rise of Ripley
The Rise of Ripley - "Alien" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Alien"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
10:52 Talking about the story told...
39:14 Which story we're talking about next
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Disclosure Day - A New Encounter
A New Encounter - "Disclosure Day" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Disclosure Day"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
7:56 Talking about the story told...
34:14 Which story we're talking about next
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Contact - The Universal Search
The Universal Search - "Contact" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Contact"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
7:49 Talking about the story told...
29:10 Which story we're talking about next
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Cosmic Miscommunication
Cosmic Miscommunication - "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
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3:50 Talking about the story told...
29:26 Which story we're talking about next
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Tenet - Trying to Understand It
Trying to Understand It - "Tenet" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Tenet"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:54 Talking about the story told...
28:21 Which story we're talking about next
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The Terminator - Light from Darkness
Light from Darkness - "The Terminator" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Terminator"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:38 Talking about the story told...
29:48 Which story we're talking about next
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Arrival - Beautiful Symmetry
Beautiful Symmetry - "Arrival" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Arrival"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
3:22 Talking about the story told...
31:18 Which story we're talking about next
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Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - Being Yourself is Most Triumphant
Being Yourself is Most Triumphant - "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"
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7:43 Talking about the story told...
26:04 Which story we're talking about next
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The War of the Rohirrim - Wanting More
Wanting More - "The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim" - The Stories Told Podcast
🫨SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
2:50 Talking about the story told...
29:49 Which story we're talking about next
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The Return of the King - Stand Up and Cheer
Stand Up and Cheer - "The Return of the King" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
5:46 Talking about the story told...
26:28 Which story we're talking about next
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The Two Towers (movie) - A New Day Will Come
A New Day Will Come - "The Two Towers" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers"
01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading
4:42 Talking about the story told...
41:18 Which story we're talking about next
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The Fellowship of the Ring (movie) - Epic Fantasy at its Best
Epic Fantasy at its Best - "The Fellowship of the Ring" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring"
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7:49 Talking about the story told...
41:10 Which story we're talking about next
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Project Hail Mary (movie)
Cool and Epic - "Project Hail Mary" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Project Hail Mary"
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6:57 Talking about the story told...
29:39 Which story we're talking about next
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - A Fresh Trek
A Fresh Trek - "Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the series "Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy"
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4:24 Talking about the story told...
29:01 Which story we're talking about next
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The Last Starfighter - Reaching for the Stars
Reaching for the Stars - "The Last Starfighter" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1984 movie "The Last Starfighter"
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4:13 Talking about the story told...
27:57 Which story we're talking about next
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A Minecraft Movie - Embrace the Silliness
Embrace the Silliness - "A Minecraft Movie" - The Stories Told Podcast
SPOILERS! 😮 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 2025 movie "A Minecraft Movie"
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20:27 Which story we're talking about next
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Shrek - Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear
Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear - "Shrek" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1994 movie "Stargate"
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8:14 Talking about the story told...
22:50 Which story we're talking about next
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Stargate - A Door to a Universe of Stories
A Door to a Universe of Stories - "Stargate" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1994 movie "Stargate"
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9:16 Talking about the story told...
37:08 Which story we're talking about next
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Forbidden Planet - A Grand-Movie of Science Fiction
A Grand-Movie of Science Fiction - "Forbidden Planet" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1956 movie "Forbidden Planet"
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The Running Man (2025) - Who Is Running?
Who is Running? - "The Running Man (2025)" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 2025 movie "The Running Man"
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The Running Man (1987) - Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight - "The Running Man" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1987 movie "The Running Man"
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Back to the Future - A Timeless Story
A Timeless Story - "Back to the Future" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Back to the Future"
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Children of Time - Spiders Rising
Spiders Rising - "Children of Time" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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7:15 Talking about the story told...
26:22 Which story we're talking about next
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Time Bandits - A Series of Silly Skits
A Series of Silly Skits - "Time Bandits" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Time Bandits"
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12:09 Talking about the story told...
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Search for Answers
The Search for Answers - "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" - The Stories Told Podcast
Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"
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7:27 Talking about the story told...
34:28 Which story we're talking about next
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Murderbot - Breaking Free
Breaking Free - "Murderbot" - The Stories Told Podcast
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Murderbot"
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7:37 Talking about the story told...
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Phasers and Feelings
😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
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5:33 Talking about the story told...
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