The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 88: "Doctor McDuke" ~ Time Loops

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 88: "Doctor McDuke" ~ Time Loops

Hosts: My bro Robbie and I

This turned out to be one of my favorite episodes!  And it almost didn't happen.  A lot of things were going on Saturday morning during recording, each in our homes with our individual set ups.  Robbie has two adorable kids, but as what happens when children are awake and playing, there was some crying.  On my end a plane was flying by in close proximity.  We were both a little spent, a little lost, and were about to hit the "stop recording" button and literally record the entire thing again on another day.  We didn't.  We pushed through... and I'm so happy we did.  This episode was really quite fun.

"What if you could have the perfect day? Nothing went wrong, all you did was right, and in the end you come out on top in every way. What kind of effort would be required to do that? It would take a culmination of all effort or very special circumstances. Or, maybe you could just relive the same day over and over again until it was just right. Time-loops are a story phenomenon that find themselves getting told again and again. Join Robbie and Sarah as they explore the inspiration behind time-loop stories."

Time Loops.  Funny enough I was watching a cute little show on Hulu this morning, Find Me in Paris.  It's for kids.  A little cheesy.  But super adorable.  The main character, a ballet dancer from 1905, time travels to 2018, and in the episode I was watching this morning one of the characters got stuck in a couple second time loop.  How annoying would that be??!!  But time loops are a fun plot device.  A movie about a seriously underrated holiday is all about a time loop.  In this episode my brother Robbie and I have fun talking about time loops, role playing a little, and then creating a story about a time loop.

Creator's Playbook is a podcast about the creative process, hosted by my brothers and I, and each week we tackle a new topic.  It can be found on Spotify, Apple, etc.

Hope you're having a great week!

I just looked at the weather report and I think we're getting 11 days of snow... :\

Sarah

    

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 87: "Soul Bleeding" Dystopias

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 87: "Soul Bleeding" Dystopias

Hosts: My bros Michael and Robbie

"Cold and dark days have come to The Creators Playbook here in episode "Soul Bleeding" where Robbie and Michael delve into the backdrop of dystopian societies. You, Great Author, have a choice before you in how your characters are going to live through an oppressive regime! Will they be triumphant and conquer in majesty? Or will your society crush them? Join us as we delve into this wonderfully awful business of making our characters' lives terrible as we create a dystopia, and place our characters in it to live, thrive, or die."

It seems like dystopias are all the rage, and have been for sometime.  Something I've never quite understood, as they're depressing at times, but I've gotten caught up in the Hunger Games with reading and watching the series and other dystopias as well.  Michael and Robbie have some fun with this topic, and the episode is an interesting listen.  Michael, that opening is pretty slick.

Creator's Podcast is about, simply, creativity.  Taking different ideas and genres, playing around with tropes and the like, and finishing off by creating a new story. You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, etc.

Have a great week!

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 85: The Bunny Brigade ~ Wishes

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 85: The Bunny Brigade ~ Wishes

Hosts: Myself with my bro Steven. 

“Wishes. It's amazing how much of our lives are full of Wish routines. Wishing on the first star in the sky or a shooting star. Wishing on birthday candles. Stories are also full of wishes as well. What we wish for shows what we value, and in stories wishing can be a window into a characters soul. Wishes can also serve as both a great blessing, but also trials and tests. Remember, be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.”

It really is crazy how wishing rules our lives.  We all have wishes and dreams.  At least, I hope so.  Wishes give us something to look forward to, something to hope for, and we all need something to look forward to and to have hope. 

This episode was a bit of a challenge.  Steven's internet was having issues, so our connection while recording was rough at times.  But even with having technical issues we always found our way back, and editing stitched it all together.  What a relief. 

The way this podcast went was a little on the silly side, but I like silly.  Sometimes we can be a little too serious.  A little lightheartedness is good for the soul. :0)

The Creator's Playbook can be found on Spotify and other podcasting places.

Have a fun weekend!

Hope, or wish, you'll have a listen. ;0)

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 84: "The Eclipse Coin" ~ Storytelling Warm Ups

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 84: "The Eclipse Coin" ~ Storytelling Warm Ups

Hosts: My bros Steven and Robbie

This podcast has a different feel.  Here Robbie and Steven are going to show what we do to warm up for an episode by doing different prompts and coming up with ideas.  The stories are more free flowing.  Prompts are something I always struggle with.  Ruminating in my ideas and thoughts is my go to natural thought process. But there are times, after recording an episode, it seemed the ideas explored during the warm up prompts were stronger and more interesting than the actual episode.

It's fun doing these warm ups.  Challenging, spontaneous, you'll surprise yourself with what you discover.  These are also fun to do around the dinner table or on car trips.

Creator's Playbook is a story creativity podcast found on Spotify and other podcast locations.

"If you were to look behind the curtain of the production of Creator's Playbook, there are several stages that would be very obvious. Research, writing, episode preparation, recording and scheduling, down to the editing, effects, and music selection. But one thing a lot of our listeners might not know is that we actually take the art of warming up before a recording very seriously.As much research goes into our show, there is still a very real sense of improv. Because of that, we need to be in the state of mind to allow for that creative exchange to occur!

"With the holidays coming up, we wanted to record a shorter episode today and show the process we use to get our creative juices flowing! Here are several of the warm up games we've designed to get us in the creative mind-set:"Key-Prompts" - One player give a key word or phrase, the other must develop a story around this concept using the key word as inspiration. That player then gives a key word to another player, who must use the inspiration to develop another part of the story. The only rule is that each player is adding to the same world or story, until a basic story comes together."Break and Tell" - A key word or phrase is given to start the prompt. The first player must begin telling a story until they trip over their own words or pause. The next player must immediately continue telling the story from where the last player left off. The story is traded back and forth if there are only two players, or in a direction if there are more."Pass Backs" - A player gives a basic phrase as a prompt. Player two takes the prompt and develops the idea a little further, typically adding a twist or a concept. Player one then begins to describe a scene from a would-be story that illustrates the prompt as a fleshed out idea. This scene it stand alone, and the next play is a new scene for a new would-be story."Not My McGuffin" - A player gives the name to an unknown item. Player two takes the name and describes what the item is, how it is used, and why it is essential to the plot of the story the item appears in. Try these games out and let us know what we think by tagging Creator's Playbook on social media!"

Have a great week!

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 83: "The Feeding Forest" ~ Ghost Hunters

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 83: "The Feeding Forest" ~ Ghost Hunters

Hosts: My bros Steven and Robbie

"Every tale with a Ghost is a tale of history. The ghost is something left over from the past, a linger memory, and the haunted location is the canvas for its story. It's a Ghost Hunters job to uncover these mysteries, find the vapory clues, and reveal the ghost. These stories are exciting and spooky, and today we're going to tell our own tale."

Ghosts, them creepy things. Heh, I don't like them much, really. No one should be surprised.  And I told Robbie I didn't want to be in this episode because I didn't want to get scared!!  True story.  It doesn't take much.  But this episode is fun as always.  And just in time for the new Ghostbusters movie, which was purely by accident.  I saw it this morning, texted the fam it was good, and Robbie was like, "Woohoo! I thought that came out next week." 

Creators Playbook is a creativity podcast where my sibs and I talk about stories, fact/fiction, and then explores the creative process by developing a story in the spot. It's found wherever you like to listen to podcasts. (The links above will take you to Spotify).

Hope you're having a great weekend!  And that it's not tooooo scary.

Sarah

P.S. I'll be getting the Ghostbusters Afterlife review out on Monday.

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 82: "The 100 Year Promise" ~ Space Exploration

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 82: "The 100 Year Promise" ~ Space Exploration

Hosts: Myself with my brothers Robbie and Michael

"Space invites the mind to all kinds of ideas and stories. Exploring it has been the staple of thousands of science fiction stories across all medium, causing to wonder what worlds, people, creatures, and things float around the distance specks of light that sprinkle across the sky every night. Join Robbie, Sarah, and Michael as we explore our very own piece of space and turn it into a story."

This past week Michael, Robbie, and I talked about Space Exploration.  Needless to say it's probably obvious now how much we love space and science.  Traveling through space is a common theme is fiction, movies, and television.  Many iconic shows explore this topic.  Really, I think it's a call for our curiosity.  The wonderment of what's beyond and unknown.  Mankind has been pushing the boundaries of exploration since the beginning of time.  

It's just such a fun topic.

I hope you're having a great week.  And if you're craving a little creativity that you give the podcast a try.

Until next time,

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 79 ~ "A Tangled Death" ~ Plant Monster

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 79 ~ "A Tangled Death" ~ Plant Monster

Hosts: Myself with my brother Robbie

"Plants, they seem harmless, right? Bouquets for Valentines and weddings. Daisies to brighten someone’s day. Fields of wildflowers to spark any lighthearted soul. But plants in stories? Oh, they be sinister. Seymour fed a plant human flesh and blood in Little Shop of Horrors. The villainess Poison Ivy uses plants to thwart her vigilante foes. The Whomping Willow protected a young werewolf from his classmates, and later destroyed a Ford Anglia. Plants can create many opportunities for plot points, plot devices, and characters in stories and art. Follow Sarah and Robbie as they explore plants in fiction as they create a plant monster, perfect for the upcoming All Hallows’ Eve."

This is the Halloween episode I did with my brother Robbie.  Plant monsters! Well, I've actually been wanting to do an episode centered around plants for quite sometime.  With it being Halloween I had to find a way to make it scary, and we all know how much I love ghosts. :P There are no ghosts in this episode.

As a note, I still can't say carnivorous.

And check out our FaceBook page!  Robbie's wife, Lindsay, has been working on it, and she's been adding some fun content.

So if you want to be a little creative, think up you're own story, maybe be inspired, have a listen to the podcast.  

Sarah

P.S. I am feeling better. Just needing this time to think and figure stuff out. Have a good week. 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 77 - "Feather's Landing" - Unfinished Business

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 77 - "Feather's Landing" - Unfinished Business

Hosts: My bro's Steven and Michael

"As the seasons turn to fall, watching the colors fade from the trees and the wildlife turn to hibernation causes the human experience to reflect on the frailty of life and the cycles of death. As we enter the month of October we enter our spooky season here on Creator's Playbook, and what better way to start us off than launching into the subject of unfinished business among the ghosts of the dead! Paranormal activity around the dead had been spoken about all around the world. The concept that the soul of the body is eternal, and can sometimes linger and torment, as opposed to finding rest. Why do the ghosts of the dead stay behind, and why are stories of unfinished business so much run to talk about? Join us as we explore the mysteries of unfinished business on today's episode of Creator's Playbook."

It's October!  :D  And all month long we're going to do episodes with a more Halloween-ish spooky vibe.  This month it's all about unfinished business, spirits and ghosts who linger.

 I hope you're having a great day and enjoying this beautiful weather.  

And if you have a chance, take a listen to the podcast.  Creator's Playbook is a podcast hosted by my brother's and I.  We take turns hosting and leading.  The theme of the podcast is all about creativity and storytelling.  Our episodes can be found on Spotify or wherever podcasts are heard.

Sarah

P.S. In terms on my last post, I'm slowly but surely feeling better. :0)

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 76 - "Light in the Shadows" - Celtic Fairies

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 76 - "Light in the Shadows" - Celtic Fairies

Hosts: My bro Steven and Myself

"We’ve grown up hearing about Fairies, popularized by a certain Tinker Bell who is small and sassy. Fairies have largely been commercialized, gracing children’s books, postcards, figurines, and shows. But who are the Fairies? They take many forms throughout the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland, The Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany. There are legends and stories, beliefs, that are shared and different. Tales that haunt and tales that warn. Join Steven and Sarah as they talk about all things fairies, creating a story, and getting caught up with the lore and mystery about these secret fiends. The book referenced in the podcast is “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by W.Y. Evans-Wentz, who traveled the Celtic lands in the early 1900’s gathering testimonies and first hand accounts."

This was such a fun episode to prep!  I listened to "The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries," which is over 9 hours.  So fascinating, and it brings a whole new light to the Fairy Faith, from the Fair Folk, the Gentry, Tylwyth Teg, Pixie's, Fae and everything in between.  So much information straight from those who lived it, living at a time when the Celtic beliefs were waning in light of Christian beliefs.  If you're interested in the history of myth, folk, fantasy, and apart of what the Celts believed, this book is worth a listen.

It was hard summing up a 9+ hour book in a few minutes, and I left SOOO much out, but it was fun talking to Steven about what was in the book, and a new angle to the mysterious fairies.  I was surprised.  Nothing like what I grew up with watching Disney, but is that a surprise?   A lot of it is dark!  Really dark.

And in Creator's Playbook fashion, Steven and I had fun creating a fairy story.

You can listen to the Creator's Playbook podcast on Spotify and other great podcast places online. 

I hope you're having a great time!

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 75 - "The Spoiler" - Doomsday Device

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 75 - "The Spoiler" - Doomsday Device

Hosts: My bros. Steven and Robbie.

"Fiction has done some pretty wild things with super weapons. They've become the center conflict in many stories from comic books to epic sci-fi, but how does one make an interesting and terrifying super weapon? Join Robbie and Steven as they explore the methods necessary to do just that."

We've been working really hard on getting these episodes released on Wednesdays.

I actually haven't listened to this episode.  Been prepping and researching for next weeks episode, getting set to record and fully edited by the weekend.  

Robbie doesn't seem happy about it.  We just had a meeting and he wants us to listen to this episode to learn from it.  We're all still learning what works vs what doesn't.  There's so many things I still struggle with.  Ending an episode.  Usually whoever is co-hosting with me closes the episode out, as I freeze up and sometimes can't pull it all together.  Challenge for next week!  There's so much we want to do with the podcast, and Steven and I are meeting soon to get social media worked out.  Heh, something else I struggle with... social media. 0_0

I hope you're all having a great week,

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 74 - "Ships passing on the big blue wet thing" - Getting Lost

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 74 - "Ships passing on the big blue wet thing" - Getting Lost

Hosts: My bros. Steven, Robbie, and I. :D

"Have you ever had that moment when you realized that you weren't as sure of where you were than you thought? The landmarks are gone, the familiar faces missing, and your direction seems lost forever. What do you do in times like those? Better yet, what do your characters do? How do stories about getting lost help a character grow? In today's episode we explore why stories include "getting lost" elements, and how you can best use these tropes in your own stories."

Oh my goodness, what a silly episode.  At least it felt a little silly while recording it.  We recorded late at night, and the crazy comes out around that time.  I listened to it, and it's always interesting listening to the final product vs how it felt recording.  There's always that moment in the middle of recording where I'm pleading with my brain, "Come up with something!"  But the episode really came together!  Bad puns and all. :P

I think we've all experienced getting lost.  It's a little scary, unless you find the experience rather exhilarating.  Some people like being lost.  Rather in our own life, or in stories, being lost is a chance for discovery.  A chance for growth.  And sometimes it's simply a test of will.  Being lost can last minutes to years.  What will you find while getting found?

The Creator's Playbook is a podcast on Spotify and other platforms, hosted by my brothers and I.  It's all about storytelling, techniques, ideas, and discovery.

Have a great weekend!  

I hope you have a listen,

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 73 - "In Plain Sight" - Asteroids

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 73 - "In Plain Sight" - Asteroids

Hosts: My bro Michael and I

"Who doesn’t love a good Earth annihilation story? An asteroid spiraling towards Earth! I mean, it sure caught the dinosaurs by surprise. But is that all asteroids are good for? There’s a treasure trove hiding away in space rocks. Fortunes and resources that would have made the cunning Long John Silver crazy with wanting desire. What possibilities lay in the asteroid belt and beyond? Join Sarah and Michael as they explore the power of asteroids and what they mean for the future of the human race in life and fiction."

This was a fun podcast.  Doing this podcast made me realize how much I need to learn and relearn, which honestly is a good thing.  Something I enjoy.  For this podcast I prepared by doing a lot of research. In terms of a good quick refresh there's a video by Professor Dave Explains called: Pluto, Comets, Asteroids, and the Kuiper Belt.  Though I kept mixing up the names of moons in the podcast.  There's not a moon named Titus!  Though there should be.  Heh, though Titus in Greek means Titan, which is a moon that surrounds Saturn.  Titus is a really good solid name.

So Michael and I just had fun nerding out and theorizing stuff.  Asteroids really do hold so many possibilities in terms of value and potential use for the human race.  In terms of space exploration and growth they hold the key.

Have a great day!

The podcast can be heard on Spotify and other podcast places,

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 72 - "Dummy Style" - Martial Arts

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode 72 - "Dummy Style" - Martial Arts

Hosts: My bros. Steven and Robbie

"Coming up on the release of Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, we wanted to explore the exciting world of Martial Arts and creating a martial arts. Martial Arts is an ancient form of story telling that has touched the hearts of millions and inspired millions more to overcome personal weakness in favor of greater strengths.Join Robbie and Steven as they create their martial arts and use it to tell the story."

Martial Arts is such a powerful and motivating skill to learn.  From my short time learning Taekwondo, it was always inspiring to repeat the 5 tenets before a lesson, which are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.  As a root part of any story Martial Arts provides both action and personal growth. 

Hope you're having a great week!  You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and other podcast services.

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast, Episode 68-71: Scouts, Tricky Morals, Secrets, and Virtual Reality, Oh My...

Four episodes!!!  Kinda looks like I got a little behind in sharing these.  The Creator's Playbook is done by my brothers and I, and it's a podcast all about story creation and storytelling.  As for myself I'm on one of these four, but in the future I'm slated for the weeks of September 8, 29, and October 13.  Those are the ones I'm hosting, and in terms of co-hosting I'm waiting on my bros for that info.

Classic Movie Mondays are returning next week, and I mean it this time!!!!  Ahh!!!  Really, fresh start in September, for reals.  I've been looking through my own collection, subscription services, and the local library to work out all the movies I'm going to watch.  Good site to visit is JustWatch.com.  Search any movie or show and it will tell you where it streams, prices, etc.  With so many services it gets a little confusing.  They also have an app.

On to the four Podcast episodes!  Enjoy!  Links go to Spotify, but these are found on other services as well.

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 68 - "Echoes from the Dune" - Cavalry Scout

Hosts: Steven and Michael

"Every good squad has the eyes and ears that keep them safe. In this episode of Creator's Playbook we are doing a character sketch! We explore the position of the army cavalry scout. What are their responsibilities, how do they function as a unit, and how can we use this to inspire a character in a story? Join hosts Steven and Michael as they create the foundation of a story using inspiration from cavalry scouts!"

Episode: Episode 69 - "Choose Wisely" - Moral Dilemmas

Hosts: Michael and Me

"Every good character is made great through the choices they make, but do we really know their character? Join Michael and Sarah as we create a Moral Dilemma to place our character in a situation that is at odds with their values and themselves and see what decisions they've made through a dilemma of deathly consequences that could spell disaster for the people of two planets."

Episode: Episode 70 - "The Ocean on Floor 22" - Secret Base

Hosts: Robbie and Steven

"Good guys on the run. Heroes worn down by the constant threat to their own safety. Identities that need protecting. A secret place is a home to the unsafe and daring. Most super heroes have them, and many stories are filled with them. Join Robbie and Steven as they spin up their own version and explore the secrets behind their very own base."

Episode: Episode 71 - "Please Try Again" - Virtual Reality

Hosts: Robbie, Michael, and Steven

"As creators, we have the opportunity to tell stories of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. It could be a dark, terrifying detective mystery, or it could be an epic adventure across the galaxies. But what happens when your story takes place in a world within the world you're telling? A virtually created world using the modern technologies of the setting. Today join Robbie, Michael, and Steven as they explore the elements that make up Virtual Realities."

Happy Listening!!! :D

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 67 - “The Sphinx Between Worlds” - Portals

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 67 - “The Sphinx Between Worlds” - Portals

Hosts: Myself with my brother Steven

"Have you even dreamed of visiting a distant World? Seeing the wonders of the galaxy? Travel to a place where magic is real? Maybe you just want to get away, but don’t know how to get there. Well, look no further than portals! Gateways to distant lands! All you have to do is walk through a doorway, seen or unseen. You may find one at the back of a wardrobe, down a rabbit hole, or through a tornado, only to enter a multiple dimension, a glittering new reality, or to simply see the Eiffel Tower for the first time and have lunch along the Seine at a Cafe. No need to buy a plane ticket or waste gasoline. Join Sarah and Steven as they explore portals, fantasy and science fiction, before creating a story utilizing this wondering form of travel."

The episode is up!  This is honestly one of my favorite episodes to date.  It was so much fun creating and fleshing out this world with Steven.

I hope you're having a great weekend!  And if you have a little extra time I hope you can enjoy this latest Creator's Playbook Podcast episode, found on Spotify and other podcast places.

Sarah

P.S. It's nearly 2 am, and dang do we have a storm brewing outside.  It's insane!  Heavy rain, flashes and thunder, lots of wind.  Trying to sleep, but nope.

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 66 - "Dynamic Bummer" - Dynamic Duo

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 66 - "Dynamic Bummer" - Dynamic Duo

Hosts: My brothers Robbie and Steven with Lucky Streak Games.

"Some characters just aren't the same without their empowering partner at their side. Dynamic Duos have made incredible characters, where one without the other leaves story wanting for more. Today we are joined by Lucky Streak Games, and with Robbie and Steven as the host, they're going to create their very own dynamic duo."

This was posted today (Saturday), and I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but I will on Sunday, and I'm super excited.  It's the infamous Dynamic Duo episode, which I've heard so much about, so it'll be fun finally listening to this new podcast episode, which is found wherever podcasts are hosted.  Wahoo. 

In other news, my episode goes up this coming week... and I haven't recorded it yet. 0_0  A part of it is because my throat was affected by the general anesthetic, but it's so much better now.  Also I'm recording with Steven, and told him the topic, but we decided to change topics, and I'm starting from scratch.  Monday is going to be a roller coaster!  It will be a good challenge.  And I plan to have the editing done by Wednesday, so it can go up Wednesday or Thursday.  That's the goal!!  I actually really like editing episodes.

Have a great week! :D

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 65 - "Magic Not Included" - Legends

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 65 - "Magic Not Included" - Legends

Hosts: My brothers Michael and Robbie

"Sometimes incredible, true stories get passed around like wild fire. They grow and flourish to heroic proportions turning what once might have been true into a fantastical legend. Incredible, yes, but even though they might be founded in truth, it can become nearly impossible to know what part of the legend is fact and what is fiction. Legends can inspire your character to grow! Sometimes all your character needs a great story to help them find the courage to to act. Join Michael and Robbie as we discuss legends and how we can apply them to make epic adventures for our characters to learn from."

I hope you're all having a great week.  This is the latest Creator's Playbook podcast, this time hosted by my brother's Michael and Robbie.  If you're in the mood for some creativity or a good story, I hope you can enjoy a listen.  You can find it on spotify and other podcast hosting locations.

It's been many weeks since I've been on an episode.  With my surprise surgery my brother's have been amazing and reworked the schedule.  This week I'll be back to recording, and on the last week of the month the episode will be posted.

Have a great week!

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 64 - "Golden Nail and the Queen of Diamonds" - Sleeper Agent

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 64 - "Golden Nail and the Queen of Diamonds" - Sleeper Agent

Hosts: My brothers Steven and Robbie

"Spies come in all shapes and sizes, each designed to play a specific role in their game of espionage. Some spies are perfectly aware of their role, in full communication with their sponsors, but others are sent off into enemy territory with nothing but faith that their role will be fulfilled. This brand of Spy is known as the Sleeper Agent. What are sleeper agents, and have they had an actual role in history? most importantly, how can we write a story about one? Join hosts Steven and Robbie dive once again into the lands of Spydom and use the creative process to write a new tale of our very own Sleeper Agent Spy."

This is the podcast Steven has been talking about for weeks.  He recorded it awhile ago and kept telling me how much he loves it, how it's his favorite podcast to date, and how he can't wait for everyone to listen to it.  I haven't listened to it yet, as it was posted just yesterday, but I'm looking forward to listening to it today. 

So I hope you're having a great week! And that you're able to have a listen to the podcast.

Sarah

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 62 - "Paint the Sunset" - Culture Shock

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 62 - "Paint the Sunset" - Culture Shock

Hosts: My brothers Michael and Steven

"One thing universally acknowledged is that every region has their own unique and beautiful culture. Any group of people who settle together always have a way of coming up with customs and greetings all their own, and sometimes those traditions can become so different than our own that it can become quite shocking! In today's episode of Creator's Playbook we explore the use of Culture Shock as a story driving element for character growth! How can a character learn from witnessing a culture different from their own? Does a culture have to be foreign to have an impact? Find out as we explore these concepts! Join hosts Steven and Michael as we develop a concept for new cultural traditions, and place a character into them to see how they might react!"

This is all about Culture Shocks.  We've all experienced that a little, whether you've traveled abroad or even to a new city or town in your own country.

Honestly the biggest culture shock I've experienced was visiting Japan in 2015.  Oh my, it took nearly 4 hours from the airport to the apartment, where it would normally takes 2.5 hours, simply trying to navigate buses and trains.  My sister-in-law and I, late that night, had a super huge cry.  We were so scared and nervous, but the week turned out wonderful, and my sibs and I had such a wonderful week.  Oh, but that first night...

"Culture Shock" is such a good topic for story telling.  It's an opportunity for character growth, grappling with new traditions, or simply trying to get things right, only to mess up on every cultural norm.  (At least there's YouTube videos to help with that here on Earth).

This is a really fun episode, and I hope you have a chance to listen.

Have a great day!

Sarah

 

The Creator's Playbook Podcast: Episode 61 - "Galactic Entanglement" - Family Secrets

The Creator's Playbook 

Episode: Episode 61 - "Galactic Entanglement" - Family Secrets

Hosts: Myself with my bro Robbie

"Who doesn't love a little family drama? Especially when said drama is caused by hidden family secrets? Babies switched at birth. Great-Grandparents hiding a younger life of crime behind a prominent virtuous life. Family secrets are a great way to spice up or develop a plot. Join Robbie and Sarah as they explore family secrets in life and fiction."

This weeks episode is brought to you by family secrets and scandal.  The crazy happenings in each family known and unknown, and how that affects those involved personally.

In the beginning there's a point where Robbie was like "We need to share our family secrets!" And I was like. :\  Not something I planned on doing, so the dead air was edited out.  Honestly, what we came up with was kinda silly, and mine makes me look bad.  I thought about editing that whole section out, but left it in.  There's more deep stuff that could have been shared, we all go through stuff, but the past is the past, and I won't share anything involving others.  So I shared a story about Robbie instead, because he was present.  I would like to think I was a good big sister!!!!

The story itself starts around 10 minutes, and it's the last 20 minutes of the podcast where things really start moving and soars.  I was really getting into what we were creating.  There's a sci-fi universe I've been building up, independently, and somewhere I need this little family unit involved in a way, somehow.  I love these characters.  They're so getting a cameo or minor plot line.

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Sarah

P.S. I'm listening to Disney Parks area music, and it's just so happy. :)