The Act Break

The Act Break

By Jamie Redact & K.C. AshArts
Download on the App Store

The Act Break episodes

  • Ep.21 Books on Writing
    There are hundreds of books out there on the craft of writing a book. In this episode Jamie and Karli talk about some of the most popular and their experiences with books on writing. Each craft book has it's own qualities to offer, just as each writer does.
    40 min
  • Ep.20 Dune with Special Guest Kat Nia Watkins
    Chatting about the 1965 classic science fiction novel Dune, our hosts are joined by the wonderfully positive, vibrant company of internet friend Kat Nia Watkins! With each of our participants landing at a different spot on the spectrum of Dune enjoyment the conversation opens up new ways to perceive the journey of Muad'Dib.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep.19 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Story Break Down)
    One of their all time favorite feel good films, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller and Kristin Wiig, directed by Ben Stiller himself, is what's up in the story break down this week. Jamie and Karli are talking story beats, emotional impact and that wonderful thing, character development.
    55 min
  • Ep.18 Science Fiction Vs. Fantasy
    It's all about that wonderful world of SFF— that's Science Fiction Fantasy. What's the difference? Why aren't they their own things? What is a sub-genre? Should we all be more specific? And many other questions are speculated over in this week’s episode.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep.17 Guilty Pleasure Media

    We all have those shows, books, movies or music that make us a little embarrassed we like them. And this week Jamie and Karli are sharing theirs. All the media guilty pleasures and why they fall into that category is the topic of discussion. (Consider yourself warned!)

    49 min
  • Ep.16 Short Stories with Special Guest A.P. Thayer

    Jamie and Karli’s next internet friend to join in the podcast shenanigans is the kind, motivated A.P. Thayer. They’re discussing short stories— what they are, what they love about them, and why perhaps everyone should try to write them. Plus other helpful writer advice like the benefits of joining a writing group and reading across genres. They may also indulge in their mutual coffee obsession.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep.15 Palm Springs (Story Break Down)
    Time for another installment in the “Story Break Down” series. This week Jamie and Karli are discussing the 2020 HULU Original film, Palm Springs, written by Max Barbakow and Andy Siara, directed by Max Barbakow. Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons. "It's one of those infinite time loops you might have heard about."  
    (This podcast contains spoilers!)
    43 min
  • Ep.14 Beginning Writers
    Have you ever wished you could go back and give yourself advice? Yeah, these podcasters do too. Jamie and Karli are talking about things they wish they’d known when first starting their own writing journeys. Blood, sweat, tears, and a solid five years, here’s what they’d tell their younger selves.
    40 min
  • Ep.13 The Chosen One (Trope Files)
    Whether it's prophecy, destiny, or being in the wrong place at the wrong time, what makes the CHOSEN ONE, chosen? The age old trope has been done time and again, still folks love it, or do they? Jamie and Karli rattle off their opinions on this, the ultimate protagonist.  
    (This Episode contains mild spoilers for... Kung Fu Panda, Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Buffy the Vampier Slayer, Star Wars, The Last Jedi, Good Omens, Game of Thrones, and we think that's all, shoo.)
    51 min
  • Ep.12 Epic Writing Journey, with Special Guest Ethan Gregory
    Whether you've been working on your novel for two years or ten, writing can be a slog. Jamie and Karli are joined by long time internet friend, Ethan Gregory (Greg) to talk about what it takes to keep writing when your story is taking a looooong time to write. Sometimes these things take time to cultivate. They'll touch on how to stay motivated, regrouping when necessary and not comparing our journeys to folks we see on social media.
    1 hr 17 min

About The Act Break

From the publisher's feed

With mildly awkward social interactions, Jamie and Karli bring their combined creative energy together in a podcast all about stories. They're discussing everything from books, movies, television,…