Hello & Welcome! This episode, Krysten Smith sits down with me to discuss her novel “NAKED”. Listen to the episode, read her novel, and then read any of her other 16(!) works. Krysten is writing novels & scripts, acting, and building up an ardent group of readers. You’re gonna wanna watch out for her sure-to-be meteoric rise!

Hello & Welcome! I am so lucky to be (re)joined by Sydnee Crews! After technical difficulty prevented our first conversation from being published (I may or may not have but absolutely did forget to hit the record button), Sydnee was gracious enough to sit down for a conversation about her latest short film 'Immunity'. Come for the insight on doing everything from writing to directing to show running and stay for shots taken at Tarantino's new movie. 

At the end of the episode you can hear Sydnee's recording of "1-800-273-8255", which she wrote in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

You do not want to miss this one! Enjoy!

Hello & Welcome! It feels so good to be back, and what a great episode to return with! Alexis and I sat down to discuss our evolution as writers across various mediums, and tucked into our conversation is our struggles with mental illness, alcohol, and the ways in which we've learned to persevere. This one is great for anyone who is at a crossroads in their creative development. I hope you enjoy, because I certainly did! You will hear Alexis's songs "The Wayward" & "Airport Love" to begin and end the episode, respectively. Also, please read her one woman sketch show performed earlier this year titled "iLonely".

Hello & Welcome! This conversation was so refreshing. (And so funny, Kacie had me in absolute stitches.) Also, instead of trying to save face and editing around it, I’m punishing myself and leaving in that I didn’t know Kacie’s last name. Entirely unprofessional, and just grateful that Kacie was kind enough to let me off the hook. Kacie, the consummate professional, offers tremendous insight and was such a delight. Enjoy!

Hello & Welcome! This episode comedian Tanner Hinds sits down to walk us through his thorough and diligent joke writing process. 

Plus, the first five minutes of this episode is a recording of a set Tanner performed at Go Bananas Comedy Club! Enjoy!

Hello & Welcome! This episode I am so lucky to be joined by my old high school pal, Danny Meyer! He shares with us his insights on his faith, and how it has evolved and grown over the years. We discuss his three unfinished, unpublished, unpolished (all his words) blog post "Drinking", "Evangelism", and "Strength".

Hello & Welcome! This episode I was lucky to engage in one of the most honest conversations I have ever had (On multiple occasions during this episode, I say, "I've never told anyone this before..") We discuss the positives of being weird, dancing and singing more, and being in-tuned with our sexuality. This is long, but I can assure you, it's one that you'll want to stick around for! Kara will be reading excerpts from her play, "Leaf".

Hello & Welcome! This episode I sit down with Chance Humphrey to discuss his award winning piece "Waiting Room".

Hello & Welcome! This episode I am very lucky to sit down with my very dear friend Sunny Yu-Lee! We discuss vanity, dystopian societies, and her wonderful piece "You Have Ten Days".

Hello & Welcome to the very first episode of “Friends With Stories”. We are so lucky to be joined by the wonderful Jefferson Reid!

We discuss baseball, politics, depression, Twitter, and hear & discuss his short story “Black Ball”. 

 

“Black Ball” by Jefferson Reid