How Stories Work with Jay Sherer

Why we have a PG-13 rating: TEMPLE OF DOOM! In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about Temple of Doom. Topics include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! My apologies regarding the clipping noises in this episode. Not sure why it recorded that way! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Best action sequence? Best character intro? What can we learn from Raiders as writers and storytellers? In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about my favorite film of all time, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Topics include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Indy runs away with Leo Tolstoy and then shows his ass in Greece. In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "Travels with Father," topics for discussion include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Sigmund Freud tells Indy that all love is about sex. And then Indy's mom cheats on Henry Jones, Sr.! In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "The Perils of Cupid," topics for discussion include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Indy sells fake art and beats up a pimp. In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2B (the second half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Indy goes big game hunting with Teddy Roosevelt... In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2A (the first half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Young Indy encounters curses, grave robbers, slavery... and wears brownface? In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 1 of the first season, which is titled: "My First Adventure." Topics for discussion include: Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel! SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/ JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Sam Tahhan's Writing Journey | Collateral & Skyfall | Reading & Writing Screenplays On today's show, I'm joined by a fellow screenwriter from Colorado: Sam Tahhan. You'll hear more about his journey, his advice for screenwriters, and recommended films and screenplays for screenwriters! SAM'S WEBSITE: https://samtahhan.carbonmade.com/ SAM'S SHORT FILM, TEST DRIVE: https://vimeo.com/user24898079 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

A graphic novel about finding purpose and value. My interview with Drunk3PO (Jay)! Jay (Drunk3PO on Twitter) works as a teacher. He was seeing more and more kids who need to find purpose in their lives and value themselves. He decided to write a graphic novel for them. On today’s show, he talks about his first graphic novel Achromatic Chronicles: Blue, the inspiration behind it, and why he decided to become a writer on top of being a YouTuber. DRUNK3PO'S GRAPHIC NOVEL: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/achromatic-chronicles-blue#/ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Dark stories. The imperfection of being human. Hope and despair. On today's show, screenwriter and poet Joe Favalaro joins me to discuss the importance of telling dark stories that get to the core of what it means to be human. We use one of his latest scripts, Ultra Modern, as an example of a dark story told from the truth Joe's experienced in his own life. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Joe! Give him a follow on Twitter: @JoeStraynge SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Intrigue. Corruption. Amazing dialogue. And so many twists, turns, and clues it's worth digging deeper into... Robert Towne's screenplay for Chinatown (1974) is considered by many to be the best screenplay of all time. On today's show (also available as a video on YouTube), I dig as deep as I can into the script to unearth all the clues, twists, and turns that make the script (and the film) incredible! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Banning Books. Huckleberry Finn. Faulkner. Wolfe. And the Power of Literature. On today's show, Dr. Jospeh Bentz joins me to discuss the power of literature and storytelling. It's a topic we're both passionate about, and something Dr. Bentz will be writing a book on! We talk extensively about what makes literature different from other mediums, how the interpretation of literature changes over time, and ways to approach literature. Thanks for listening! DR. JOSEPH BENTZ'S WEBSITE: https://josephbentz.com/ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Getting Notes from City Lights Studio on Our Screenplay: The Harlequin What is it like to talk to a studio about your screenplay? On today’s podcast, my co-writer Nathan Scheck and I had a chance to sit down with the new, but quickly-growing City Lights Studio to talk about our latest feature script: The Harlequin. On this show you’ll get to hear: I’m friends with Seth, one of the founders of City Lights Studio, so this conversation is extremely friendly. Meaning, if you were to meet with a studio to discuss your script, it might not be this friendly. But my hope is that listening to their feedback on our script will give you some insight into how to polish your screenplays and get them made. If you’re interested in reading our feature script, The Harlequin, or our short, No Vacancy, please consider becoming a supporter of How Stories Work on Patreon or shoot me an email and let me know you’re interested in reading it. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

The most UNIQUE scene in the history of film is... On today's show, I break down a specific scene from an iconic film. Which scene? Listen to find out what makes this scene so unique. I'll read the scene from the original screenplay and break it down so that screenwriters, writers, and film fans can learn what it takes to write a scene that's this powerful. 99.99% of us will never write a scene like this (that gets made), but that doesn't mean we can't extract valuable lessons from this example. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://twitter.com/jayshererhttps://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/

Agendas in Fiction Writing: Why It COSTS Writers | How to Craft (and Test) a Message | Clarifying the Premise On today's show: why writers and storytellers SHOULD NOT write with an agenda, but SHOULD try to say something important and impactful. I'll break down the difference between the two approaches, the mindset writers need, and a process for getting there. New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/

Box Office Numbers in a Streaming World: Box Office Numbers Explained | Streaming Business Model Explained | Comedy vs. Drama and Respect Special thanks to Josh Taylor from Modern Mouse and Theme Park Casual for submitting this week's topics! How should we think about box office numbers? How has that changed because of streaming services? Plus... why do dramas get so much respect while many comedies don't? I'll break that down, too! New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/

Character Deaths and Impact: Darth Vader | Kylo Ren | [SPOILER] in Stranger Things | [SPOILER] in Obi-Wan Kenobi | Cultural Perspectives in Tokyo Vice Jay Sherer (The Story Geeks) breaks down character deaths. Why are some character deaths received well while others are hated by fans? We'll break down different character deaths, the perspectives on those deaths, and why some fans are starting to say things like: "I don't want characters to die." Also, special thanks to Brionna for the excellent, intelligently-written letter to me that brought up this week's topic! New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/

Stranger Things, Season 4: Vecna = The Devil? | Stranger Things Continuity | Devil's Hollow Jay Sherer (The Story Geeks) is joined by Chris Easterly (writer of Devil's Hollow) to discuss Season 4 of Stranger Things! We break down Vecna as a villain, talk about his similarities to The Devil, and then dig deeper into Chris's new film, Devil's Hollow and what it takes for a writer/director to produce their own film in 2022. New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/

Logan vs. Kenobi: Audience Emotion | Star Wars Canon vs. Legends | Storytelling Differences Jay Sherer (The Story Geeks) breaks down the difference between Logan (the Wolverine film) and the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Both series have been well-rated (though Kenobi seems to be far more controversial). As a storyteller, Jay likes to ask a critical question: "What are the storytellers doing? What works? What doesn't work?" Here's how the stories behind Logan and Obi-Wan Kenobi work... New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Who was this show for? | "Weaponized Nostalgia"? | The BEST & WORST of Kenobi Jay Sherer (The Story Geeks) is joined by Michael Young (from NERDSoul) and Bryant Dillon (from Fanbase Press) to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, including the finale! New shows come out all the time. Watch on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast provider! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK): http://deathofabountyhunter.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Timeslingers/d..https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw FOLLOW/CONNECT: https://twitter.com/storytellinghswhttps://www.instagram.com/thestorygeeks/