In this episode, we chat with Bil Lepp, an award-winning storyteller and author, about the art of storytelling. Bill shares his experiences of crafting and telling stories, how he keeps his audience engaged, and what he does when a story is not going well. We also discuss the differences between storytelling and stand-up comedy, the importance of trust between the storyteller and the audience, and how to write a good lie. Chapters:

• Introduction
• Bill's background and experience in storytelling
• Crafting and telling stories
• Keeping the audience engaged
• When a story is not going well
• Differences between storytelling and stand-up comedy
• The importance of trust
• How to write a good lie
• Conclusion

Interesting things mentioned:

• Bill's book "That Ain't the Whole Plan: Bill and Skeeter Stories"
• Bill's picture books "The King of Little Things" and "The Princess and the Pickup Truck"
• Bill's TV show "Man vs. History"
• How Bill got involved in "Man vs. History"
• Bill's experience of dropping a replica barrel over Niagara Falls
• Bill's upcoming storytelling festival appearances

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