The Margin Scrawls

Episode Title:

Save the Cat! Beat Sheet Challenge: Can We Finish in 30 Minutes? Part 2

Release Date:

10/22/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–33:53

Episode Summary

Six beats left. One ticking timer. Can we finish our superhero movie outline in 30 minutes?

In Part Two of our Save the Cat! beat sheet challenge, we pick up where we left off and race to conceptualize the final six beats of our original superhero movie. We're putting the 15-beat screenplay structure to the test as we explore story structure, character development, and the creative process—all against the clock.

Will the Save the Cat! method save our story, or will our 30-minute writing challenge send us down a creative rabbit hole? Press play and find out!

Join The Margin Scrawls as we experiment with screenwriting, superhero storytelling, and making the damn thing—even when the timer is ticking.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• The legendary Save The Cat! beat sheet
• Completing A Beat Sheet
• Things to think about when getting an idea conceptualized and ready for development.

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Episode Title:

Save The Cat! in 30 Minutes: Can We Build A Superhero Movie Beat Sheet?

Release Date:

09/17/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–36:02

Episode Summary

Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon!

What We Talk About in This Episode

• The legendary Save The Cat! beat sheet
• What It All Means
• We pick a genre and set a timer for 30 mins – then we build a beat sheet for a superhero movie concept!

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Episode Title:

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry & the Pop Culture That Made Us

Release Date:

09/03/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–30:00

Episode Summary

Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon!

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Honoring Dolly Parton & Tim Curry
• The Stories That Made Us
• Our Favorite Pop Culture References
• We tried out a new transition!

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Episode Title:

Beyond Romance: A Meet Cute in Any Genre

Release Date:

08/20/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–76:35

Episode Summary

Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon!

What We Talk About in This Episode

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Resources + Links

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Episode Title:

How SCAMPER Turned Alice in Wonderland into a Cybernetic Dystopian Horror Story

Release Date:

07/02/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–38:48

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Margin Scrawls, Samantha and Krystal use the SCAMPER technique step-by-step in real time to transform Alice in Wonderland into a completely different story concept. What starts as a classic children’s fantasy quickly mutates into a cybernetic dystopian horror idea — the kind of creative rabbit hole that may actually become a story of its own.

This episode is part writing exercise, part brainstorming session, and part proof that one familiar idea can become something wildly original when you ask the right questions.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• What the SCAMPER technique is and how writers can use it
• How to rethink a familiar story without simply copying it
• Using classic literature as a creative springboard
• Turning whimsy into horror
• Moving from Alice in Wonderland to cybernetic dystopian horror
• Brainstorming a new story concept in real time
• How creative exercises can unexpectedly lead to real projects

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Resources + Links

Article - S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Technique by Mario Leone

Article - How the SCAMPER Ideation Technique Reignites Creativity by Tash Willcocks

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Episode Title:

Rebuilding The Noise

Release Date:

05/07/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–43:57

Episode Summary

This week, we’re talking about something that still feels wild: the band is actually coming back. We’ve been talking about it plenty, but it’s all coming together more quickly than we realized. Here are our… Running Thoughts. (I’ll see myself out.)

What We Talk About in This Episode

• New songs coming soon!
• Working with mentors/past influences
• New goals for Running Thoughts
• Squirrel moments!

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Resources + Links Mentioned

• Running Thoughts on ReverbNation
• Our EP - Fcuked (Sample the entire album free!)
• Running Thoughts on Facebook - please give us a follow
• Kevin Oriol Music on Soundcloud (The dude who wrote ‘Need To Tell U’)

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Episode Title:

When Something is Missing (And You Keep Going Anyway)

Release Date:

04/17/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–13:50

Episode Summary

In this solo episode, I’m talking about what it means to keep creating (or not) when everything goes pear-shaped.

We recently lost our drummer, Ozz, and while I’m not ready to do a full tribute episode just yet, I am sitting in the space that loss leaves behind—and deciding what it does to my own creativity.

This episode isn’t about pushing through or pretending everything is fine. It’s about showing up honestly, even when things feel quieter, heavier, or uncertain.

If you’ve ever tried to create while carrying something hard—this one’s for you.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Ozz and his impact on my creativity and bass playing
• Do we create when we experience loss or is it not your jam?
• I say um and trip over my words a lot
• This was weird without my sister.

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Release Date:

04/01/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–45:58

Episode Summary

What does real collaboration actually look like — especially in music?

In this episode, we sit down with a fellow bass player to talk about the spirit of collaboration: the magic, the tension, and the moments where everything just clicks.

From creative chemistry to clashes of vision, we’re diving into what it really takes to work with other people — and why collaboration might be the key to becoming a better artist.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Music Collaboration & band dynamics
• Creative Chemistry
• Pros & Cons of Collaborating
• Rhythm Section Synergy

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Release Date:

03/19/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–34:21

Episode Summary

What happens when you decide to start over creatively—even when life isn’t ideal? In this episode, we talk about resurrecting our old band, what’s different this time, and how we’re learning to create without pressure. If you’ve ever wanted to restart a creative project, this one’s for you.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• The origin story of our punk band, Running Thoughts
• Battle tales from the stage
• What excites us most about bringing the band back.
• What we’d love to do in the future

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Episode Title:

The Problem With Really Good Ideas

Release Date:

03/05/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–75:45

Episode Summary

Ever get so excited about a creative idea that you accidentally overwhelm yourself? In this episode, we explore why inspiration sometimes turns into burnout and how creators can channel that excitement into sustainable progress.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Why new creative ideas feel so exciting
• How excitement can accidentally turn into pressure
• Why overplanning can kill momentum
• Project Management Tools that apply directly to us.

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