StoryOsophy - For Writers, Storytellers and Story Lovers
Literature
StoryOsophy is a weekly podcast that dissects elements of story through analysis of books, movies, plays and other mediums that span the history of storytelling. Hosted by Adam Jones and Devin Halden, the show is an on-going exploration of story and where storytelling goes next and where do we as storytellers take it next. It is intended to stimulate conversations about story and the imagination of storytellers. Story + Philosophy = StoryOsophy. Thank you for subscribing! Please provide feedback or subjects you would like us to cover on future episodes.
Location:
United States
Description:
StoryOsophy is a weekly podcast that dissects elements of story through analysis of books, movies, plays and other mediums that span the history of storytelling. Hosted by Adam Jones and Devin Halden, the show is an on-going exploration of story and where storytelling goes next and where do we as storytellers take it next. It is intended to stimulate conversations about story and the imagination of storytellers. Story + Philosophy = StoryOsophy. Thank you for subscribing! Please provide feedback or subjects you would like us to cover on future episodes.
Twitter:
@storyosophy
Language:
English
Contact:
651-208-2419
Website:
http://storyosophy.com/
Episodes
Re-Release: Home Alone Breakdown (Part 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2020)
12/23/2021
Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]
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Duration:02:46:29
Re-Release: National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Breakdown (Parts 1 & 2) (Original Air Date: 12/20/2019)
12/23/2021
Happy Holidays StoryOsophers! First things first, thank you all for the wonderful messages of curiosity regarding where the heck Adam and Devin have been. To make a long story short, they both needed to take a brief hiatus to work on projects, and also wanted to focus on getting version 1 of Story Bluprint ready […]
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Duration:01:58:19
80: Pitch Materials
4/2/2021
Which pitch materials should you focus on to summarize your story? Loglines, outlines, one-sheets, treatments, series bibles, poster art, and look books. Join Devin and Adam as they discuss how to summarize your stories on Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:47:25
79: Polishing and Wordsmithing
12/24/2020
What can you do to diagnose and improve your scenes? How do you approach fine-tuning your piece? Why is wordsmithing, grammar, and punctuation so important? Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!
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Duration:01:05:33
Road Trip 1 – Autumn Updates
12/7/2020
Greetings StoryOsopher’s! With the sudden impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, we have been adjusting to ensure we can continue producing StoryOsophy podcast episodes. The good news is, though we took a hiatus from recording, we have been hard at work getting version 1 of our Story Blūprint software ready for launch. To keep in […]
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Duration:00:38:39
78: Theme Builder
8/13/2020
How do you determine what your theme is? How do you expand that idea and weave it into your story or first draft? What if you have more than one dominant idea? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy.
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Duration:01:05:04
77: Scene Builder
7/27/2020
In this episode we explore what to look for in building strong scenes. How do you fix a scene that isn’t working? How do you build a scene from scratch? What is your audience’s experience? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:10:03
76: Alternate Movement Structures
6/4/2020
How can you use the movement system to break down, diagnose, and remedy story problems? How can you use movements to better develop an episodic series? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:08:20
75: Final Image, Final Words (Movement 6)
4/11/2020
Why is the last thing your audience sees or hears so important? What can you do to make this event as impactful as it could be? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:26:56
74: Tying Up Loose Ends (Movement 6)
3/20/2020
How do you bring closure and resolution to your story? How do you make sure all your setups have satisfactory payoffs? Next on Storyosophy. Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:01:43
73: New Status Quo (Movement 6)
2/14/2020
How has the Hero’s perspective changed about the World they left at the story’s beginning? Has the Hero transformed that world because of their journey? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:00:51:50
Story Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 2)
1/25/2020
In this episode we conclude our breakdown of the Christmas classic “Home Alone.” Why is the climax of this movie so exciting and hysterical? How do John Hughes and Chris Columbus balance over-the-top hyperbole with emotional relatability. Join Devin and Adam for some StoryOsophy!
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Duration:01:06:19
Story Breakdown: Home Alone (Part 1)
1/20/2020
In this episode, we begin our belated breakdown of the Christmas classic “Home Alone.” What makes this movie such an enjoyable holiday experience? Why do we love John Hughes as an expert story architect? Devin and Adam wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Duration:01:38:49
72: Road Back (Movement 6)
1/3/2020
What is the Return like for the Hero? Smooth-going, bumpy, reflective? Do they Journey Home or stay in the new World? Join Devin and Adam for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:01:01:00
71: Objective Attained (Movement 6)
12/20/2019
What is the result of your Hero’s choices in the Climax? Do they achieve their desired outcome or fail in their intended objective? Join Adam and Devin for some Storyosophy!
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Duration:00:51:00
70: Climax 3 – Now or Never (Movement 6)
11/22/2019
What final “Do or Die” moment brings your Climax to a conclusion? Does your Hero have an ace up their sleeve? Or is it the Antagonist?
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Duration:00:54:06
69: Climax 2 – Breakthrough – Crossing the Fifth Threshold (Movement 5)
11/12/2019
A quick apology to storyosophers. We ran into a major technical issue with our platform so this episode is a bit late to your ears. We do our best to release our episodes every week, but sometimes technology gets in the way. What pivotal revelation does your Hero discover? How does this “A-ha” moment reflected […]
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Duration:00:56:16
68: Climax 1 – Showdown (Movement 5)
11/3/2019
How does your Hero respond to a face to face with the Antagonist now? Who has the upper hand in this moment?
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Duration:01:09:44
67: Enemies Gain Ground (Movement 5)
10/27/2019
In this episode we explore the story event Enemies Gain Ground. How does your Antagonist corner or put more pressure on your Hero? How does your Hero respond to these higher stakes?
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Duration:01:12:37
66: Things Go Wrong (Movement 5)
10/17/2019
In this episode we discuss the story event Things Go Wrong. What complications or disruptions happen to your Hero’s plan? How does your Hero approach these obstacles now after their discoveries from Act 2?
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Duration:00:59:12