How Stories Work with Jay Sherer

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Jay Sherer wants to learn everything about storytelling. He interviews screenwriters, novelists, directors, literary agents, producers, and anyone else who knows about the business of storytelling. Pl... more

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June 27, 2023Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | How Stories Work
Why we have a PG-13 rating: TEMPLE OF DOOM!
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about Temple of Doom. Topics include:
Does this film get too silly?
What do you think about Temple of Doom's intro?
Was it smart to move from a Judeo-Christian relic to Hindu artifacts?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

My apologies regarding the clipping noises in this episode. Not sure why it recorded that way!

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
2h 7min
June 20, 2023Raiders of the Lost Ark | How Stories Work
Best action sequence? Best character intro? What can we learn from Raiders as writers and storytellers?
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Today, we're talking about my favorite film of all time, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Topics include:
The best character intros
What made Raiders of the Lost Ark so impactful?
What makes Raiders feel like an 80s movie? What makes it timeless?
The best action sequence...
What about the supernatural works here? Why? And what does it tell us about the Ark of the Covenant?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
2h 33min
June 15, 2023Indiana Jones HATES his father...
Indy runs away with Leo Tolstoy and then shows his ass in Greece.
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "Travels with Father," topics for discussion include:
Indy and free speech
Indy and Tolstoy
Henry and Indy showing their asses on network TV
How "Travels with Father" helps explain Indiana Jones' relationship with Henry Jones, Sr. in The Last Crusade
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
15min
June 13, 2023Indiana Jones’ First Love | The Adventures of Young Indy
Sigmund Freud tells Indy that all love is about sex. And then Indy's mom cheats on Henry Jones, Sr.!
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, "The Perils of Cupid," topics for discussion include:
Indy and his first love interest
Sigmund Freud and Karl Jung teach Indy about love
Indy's mom has an emotional affair
How "The Perils of Cupid" helps explain Indiana Jones' troubling relationships with women
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
17min
June 08, 2023Indiana Jones PUNCHES a Pimp | The Adventures of Young Indy
Indy sells fake art and beats up a pimp.
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2B (the second half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include:
Indy and the art world
The caricatures of Norman Rockwell, Pablo Picasso, and Edgar Degas
Indy fights two pimps
The impact of Indiana Jones in Paris on older Indy
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

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JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
19min
June 07, 2023Teddy Roosevelt YELLS at Indiana Jones | The Adventures of Young Indy
Indy goes big game hunting with Teddy Roosevelt...
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 2A (the first half) of the first season, which is titled: "Passion for Life." Topics for discussion include:
The caricature of Teddy Roosevelt
Big game hunting
The fall of the British Empire
Indiana Jones learning more about being a conservationist
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
26min
June 06, 2023Indiana Jones wears brownface?!?! | The Adventures of Young Indy
Young Indy encounters curses, grave robbers, slavery... and wears brownface?
In preparation for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I'm re-watching all the Indiana Jones content! That means all four movies plus The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (formerly known as "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"). Watch along with me and join in the discussions! In this episode, I breakdown Episode 1 of the first season, which is titled: "My First Adventure." Topics for discussion include:
Indy in Egypt opening a Pharaoh's tomb and dealing with grave robbery
Indy in Morocco encountering slavery and putting on brownface
The origins of Indiana Jones as a skeptic
Key moments in Indiana Jones' character arc
Leave your thoughts in the comments below or on the OrangeGrove55 YouTube channel!

SUPPORT OUR UPCOMING SHORT FILM: https://igg.me/at/no-vacancy/x/19209993#/
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
43min
April 04, 2023Breaking into Hollywood | Collateral & Skyfall | Interview with Screenwriter Sam Tahhan
Sam Tahhan's Writing Journey | Collateral & Skyfall | Reading & Writing Screenplays
On today's show, I'm joined by a fellow screenwriter from Colorado: Sam Tahhan. You'll hear more about his journey, his advice for screenwriters, and recommended films and screenplays for screenwriters!

SAM'S WEBSITE: https://samtahhan.carbonmade.com/
SAM'S SHORT FILM, TEST DRIVE: https://vimeo.com/user24898079

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
2h 24min
March 21, 2023Drunk3PO is Writing a Graphic Novel About Finding Purpose and Value
A graphic novel about finding purpose and value. My interview with Drunk3PO (Jay)!
Jay (Drunk3PO on Twitter) works as a teacher. He was seeing more and more kids who need to find purpose in their lives and value themselves. He decided to write a graphic novel for them. On today’s show, he talks about his first graphic novel Achromatic Chronicles: Blue, the inspiration behind it, and why he decided to become a writer on top of being a YouTuber.
DRUNK3PO'S GRAPHIC NOVEL: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/achromatic-chronicles-blue#/
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
1h 11min
March 07, 2023The Importance of Telling DARK Stories | Interview with Screenwriter and Poet, Joe Favalaro
Dark stories. The imperfection of being human. Hope and despair.
On today's show, screenwriter and poet Joe Favalaro joins me to discuss the importance of telling dark stories that get to the core of what it means to be human. We use one of his latest scripts, Ultra Modern, as an example of a dark story told from the truth Joe's experienced in his own life.
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Joe! Give him a follow on Twitter: @JoeStraynge

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL + STORYTELLING RESOURCES: https://www.patreon.com/howstorieswork
JAY'S ORIGINAL STORIES (CO-WRITTEN BY NATHAN SCHECK):
Death of a Bounty Hunter (novel and audiobook): http://deathofabountyhunter.com
Timeslingers (YA serial adventure story): https://a.co/d/dUKv6Z5
Star Wars: Rivals (short film): https://youtu.be/wrqWoTLRzCw
FOLLOW/CONNECT:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/storytellinghsw and https://twitter.com/jaysherer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howstorieswork/
...more
59min

FAQs about How Stories Work with Jay Sherer:

How many episodes does How Stories Work with Jay Sherer have?

The podcast currently has 327 episodes available.