The Margin Scrawls

Release Date:

02/18/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–44:05

Episode Summary

Join Samantha & Krystal as they do a quick musical archaeological dig! They chat about resurrecting one of their band’s songs that’s been hidden away for over a decade.

What We Talk About in This Episode

Bulleted list of the main topics or beats.

• Breathe - The song’s title and how it became that
• Them & Co. - An old demo that never made it onto our EP
• What do we do when an old project pops up and demands attention?
• Giggles and a little tea spillage, of course!

Episode Companion Page

Beyond The Margin - Ep. 5 Companion Page on Substack

Send Us Your Thoughts

We love hearing from you!

• Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.facebook.com/themarginscrawls

Support the Show

• Follow on your favorite podcast app
• Leave a review
• Share with a friend
• Join our newsletter / Substack

Your Hosts

Samantha & Krystal

2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Episode Title: Should Auld Projects Be Forgot?

Release Date:

01/28/2026

Episode Length:

00:00–68:04

Episode Summary

In this episode we explore what the New Year means for our creative selves and take a good look at what we’re carrying into 2026 (and why it deserves to stay).

What We Talk About in This Episode

Bulleted list of the main topics or beats.

• Dead vs. Dormant - where is that unfinished project?
• World Building
• Taking Creative Inventory as a way of reorganizing your plate.
• Quoting Donnie Wahlberg with zero shame.

Episode Companion Page

For writing prompts, links, and other fun challenges, be sure to subscribe free to Samantha’s substack: samiannert.substack.com

Direct Link: https://samiannert.substack.com/p/the-margin-scrawls-should-auld-projects

Send Us Your Thoughts

We love hearing from you!

• Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.facebook.com/themarginscrawls

Support the Show

• Follow on your favorite podcast app
• Leave a review
• Share with a friend
• Join our Substack

Hosts: Samantha & Krystal

2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Episode Title: Have a Funky, Funky Christmas!

Release Date: 12/23/2025

Episode Length: 00:00 - 56:29

Episode Summary

Samantha and Krystal dive into Christmas feelings, the stories that move us, the Ghosts of Projects Past that demand space in our brains, and maybe wrapping up the year with a… plan?

Links & Things

• Hark the Herald Angels Sing - @pietro7050 on YouTube
• A Very Merry Bookmas on IG
• Lila Grey on IG
• DW Cole on IG
• Madhouse the Band on IG
• THAT SCENE from When Harry Met Sally: “Don’t F*ck With Mr. Zero”

We Want to Hear From You!

DM us on IG: @themarginscrawlspodcast

We’re also available on Facebook!

Episode Title:

Why We Write, and Why We Don't Finish Things

Release Date:

12/18/2025

Episode Length:

00:00–42:27

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we try to have a frank chat about the things that can drop speed bumps along the road toward finishing a project - with minimal side quests.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

Bulleted list of the main topics or beats.

• Creative benders
• Feeling inadequate as the creator of our own ideas
• Letting fears &/or insecurities run the show

Bonus moments / funny tangents:

Probably.

Episode Title: Two Sisters, 1000 Tabs: How We Got Here

Summary:

Welcome to our world! Today we talk introductions, our own creative paths and how our individual journeys have intertwined. Do we stay on topic? Stick around.

What We Discussed:

• Origin stories
• Old Projects
• Open tabs
• Tic Tac (you'll see)

Send us your thoughts! DM us on Instagram: @themarginscrawls

Support The Show:

• Follow on your favorite podcast app
• Leave a review
• Share with a friend
• Come back soon!
• Subscribe on YouTube/Follow us on Instagram

Your Hosts: Krystal & Samantha