Episodes

  • Finding Your Genius

    Finding Your Genius
    Feb 7 2024

    In this next installment of our mini-series, four things your life needs to become a story, we talk about one of my favorite topics: finding your genius.

    Yes, you have a "zone" of genius, what it is? This is a key part of nearly every story, the protagonist finding their unique set of natural talents and abilities and those abilities coming to life.

    Ready to discover your genius? Then let's dive in.
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    36 mins
  • Getting Out of Act 1

    Getting Out of Act 1
    Jul 28 2023

    The first step in living a story is getting out of the hamster wheel of Act 1; that cyclical life that exists before the "inciting event" happens. So how do you do that? Let's find out...
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    39 mins
  • Four things your life needs to become a story

    Four things your life needs to become a story
    Jul 21 2023

    Welcome to season two! To kick things off, I discuss four things I believe your life needs to truly become a Story with a capital S.

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    31 mins
  • The Bifrost Academy: My Song of the Mountain

    The Bifrost Academy: My Song of the Mountain
    Dec 17 2022
    In this last episode of Season 1 of The Song of the Mountain, hear about my vision for a magical school called The Bifrost Academy.
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    45 mins
  • Stories of Humanity and Redemption: Interview with Luis Carazo

    Stories of Humanity and Redemption: Interview with Luis Carazo
    Dec 3 2022
    Join me in a conversation with actor Luis Carazo as we discuss his character Zerxus from ExU Calamity; a mini-D&D campaign from the well-known D&D show Critical Role and how this character exemplified the stories humanity needs.
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    52 mins
  • Intermezzo

    Intermezzo
    Nov 27 2022
    Support the podcast here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jesselivingston This is a quick "intermezzo" to share some big things I hope the podcast has gotten you to think about so far! And plug to support the podcast, to reach out if you've enjoyed it and let me know how it's impacted you.
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    6 mins
  • The Magic of Fantasy Role-Playing Games: Interview with Zac Clay

    The Magic of Fantasy Role-Playing Games: Interview with Zac Clay
    Nov 19 2022
    Let's talk about fantasy role-playing games! Zac Clay, educator, professional dungeon master, and voice actor gives us his take on fantasy role-play games, like Dungeons and Dragons, and the rich storytelling experience they create for adults and kids alike. Check out Zac's D&D in Education video produced by Wizards of the Coast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaOrOG69Bt0&t=1s
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    43 mins
  • New Stories Deep Dive

    New Stories Deep Dive
    Nov 13 2022
    Why do stories tend be about the good guys smashing the bad guys? What would a new story look like?
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    38 mins