Who are the storytellers that have influenced you the most? In this episode, Alex and Steve discuss those storytellers that have made them the writers and story nerds they are today.

There can be no doubt that storytelling is a powerful medium for communicating ideas to children! What does it look like to actually introduce children to stories--especially serious ones? That's the matter of discussion in this episode! We cover the spectrum from Jesus to Santa, so buckle up and enjoy the discussion!

Most stories come down to some version of "The Hero's Journey." In this episode, we uncover some major differences between how fiction writers and marketers tend to write and view their heroes. This one is a super deep dive where we both learn some new, fascinating things from each other. You don't want to miss it!

Rocketman (1997) is one of Steve's very favorite movies! Although it's a slapstick comedy, Steve and Alex discuss and discover some deep, universal themes in the movie, and attempt to shed light on those in this episode. This one is SUPER fun AND informative, we hope you enjoy!

Stories are a powerful marketing medium. In this episode, we discuss the difference between advertising, marketing, and sales, and what makes an effective story within these different modes! We discuss lots of practical and tactical advice for business owners, so listen in!

The stories most humans love all share some common traits and characteristics. In this episode, we discuss what makes a good story! Do you agree? Disagree? We would love to hear from you!

Do YOU have a favorite story? In this episode, we each discuss our three favorite stories! Join us for the journey!

Story has infected us both...obviously, because that's why we're here! So, how did we get our start and find our individual passion for storytelling? Find out on this episode!

This is not a "Christian" podcast...but both of us are Christians, and are VERY passionate about Christianity as being the "true story of the world." How does Christianity make sense of the world we see around us? Listen in to this episode to find out our thoughts!

The world of "story" is as diverse as it is impactful to our lives. Story has transcended the sands of time, and can be found in the most magical -- and the most mundane -- of moments. Welcome to episode one of our brand new podcast, where we dive DEEP into the world of story from the dual perspectives of a fiction author a marketing expert.