Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull

In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk about fear, from their own personal fears to the fears that shape fictional characters. They explore how fear can influence writing, create conflict, and help make characters feel more real. It’s a fun and personal conversation about how fear can be a powerful tool in storytelling.

In this episode, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto explore terms of venery, the unusual names used for groups of animals. They look at some of the strangest real examples, venture into terms for fantasy creatures, and then invent new ones for creatures from Brandon’s own books. It’s a fun conversation about language, fantasy, and the strange ways we name things.

In this episode, Brandon Mull flips the script and interviews his co-host, Jason Conforto, about building a career in the creative world. From filmmaking and podcasting to game design, Jason shares stories from behind the scenes, lessons learned, and what it takes to turn creativity into a livelihood.

In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by twins Jon and Dan Heder. You probably know Jon from Napoleon Dynamite, but together the Heder brothers have been creating animated projects and writing stories in some unexpected ways. They talk about what it’s like to collaborate as twins, how writing for animation differs from writing books, and how inspiration can come from the most non-traditional places.

In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by Chris Schoebinger, the publisher at Shadow Mountain who took a chance on Brandon’s very first book, Fablehaven. Chris shares his perspective on what makes a book stand out, the process of launching a new series, and how he’s worked with Brandon to bring so many of his beloved stories to life. Together, they discuss the relationship between author and publisher, the challenges of the industry, and what it takes to create a hit series. Edited by Karter Brown https://www.audiodesignstudios.com/