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Structural Tension in the Bible
Have you ever wondered why the Bible tells such incredible stories? In this episode of the Story World Podcast, Steve and Alex dive into the fascinating concept of str...
Structural Tension in Fiction Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling with Steve Schramm and Alex in this captivating episode of Story World. They'll explore the concept of structural tension in fictio...
The Power of Structural Tension in Marketing and Business
In this episode of The Storyworld Podcast, Steve and Alex discuss the concept of structural tension in marketing and business, and how it plays a crucial role in engag...
Tales from The Meat Tavern
In this laid-back episode of StoryWorld, Steve and Alex catch up on their year so far, filled with sicknesses, traveling, and contrasting their current pace with last ...
Unraveling the Power of Structural Tension in Storytelling
Join Steve and Al in this episode of the Story World Podcast as they delve into the fascinating concept of structural tension and its significance in storytelling. Dis...
Complete the Story for Goodness Sake!
Have you ever been listening to an AMAZING story... and then it drops off? For some reason, the story seemed to stop and leave you hanging, never to return again. In t...
The Good Guy Must Win
The good must always win to make a good story. While not all stories are purely good vs bad, this statement is true… most of the time. Hope you enjoy this discussion!!!
AI Representation in Fiction (Season 2 Begins!)
Given the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we have some concerns about how it is often represented -- or misrepresented in fictional storytelling. Listen in...
Can Your Stories and Ideas Ever Be TOO Big?
Is it possible for a story to be literally larger than life? Listen in as Alex and Steve explore this topic - as usual - from a variety of perspectives.
The Power of Conversion and Deconversion Stories
In the religious world, people "convert" and "deconvert." We've noticed an uptick in this, and want to examine the nature and power of these stories.
Self-talk, Telling Yourself Stories, and Lying to Yourself
A little different one this week! Some of the most powerful stories in the entire world are the ones never leave your own mind. This is both good and bad, and certainl...
Schramm and Giguere Update# 1
Here's a personal update for ya!
Analysis: The Rings of Power
The Rings of Power is arguably one of the biggest TV shows of all time, in terms of expectations, budget, and viewership. And it is not without controversy! Here's wha...
How to Adapt a Story
The writer of Ecclesiastes famously said, "there is nothing new under the sun." Adaptations and remakes are all the rage these days, and they raise some interesting qu...
The Big Screen: Knives Out
Who doesn't love a well-done "whodunnit" movie?! Knives Out certainly fit the bill. It was fun to watch and even more fun to chat about. Enjoy the show!
Story Types Part 3: Application - Plot vs Character Driven
How do you APPLY the difference between character-driven and plot-driven stories in real life? That's our topic for this episode! There is a TON of great info with reg...
Story Types Part 2: Character-Driven Stories
In this episode, the guys discuss what a character-driven story looks like in the context of fiction writing and marketing. Lots of GOLD tips here that you don't want ...
Story Types Part 1: Plot Driven Stories
In this week's episode, we begin a series on the types of stories you can tell. We start with plot-driven stories, and there are some really great insights here from b...
The Big Screen: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Why yes, there is a movie about Nick Cage BEING Nick Cage. It's extremely meta, extremely awesome, and Steve and Alex had an EXTREMELY fun time discussing and pulling ...
BONUS: We're On YouTube (+ Our Favorite Episodes)
A huge announcement about YouTube and discussing our favorite episodes to date!