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Tell The Damn Story, ep 411: How to Write With Hope: Creating Light in Dark Times
Apr 19, 2026
23m 03s
Tell The Damn Story ep 410: How to Write Believable, Relatable Characters: The Power of Nuance._
Apr 12, 2026
45m 23s
Tell The Damn Story ep. 409: How To Walk The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton
Apr 5, 2026
1h 03m 43s
Tell The Damn Story, ep 408: Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles: Writer Discipline Tips for Aspiring and Emerging Writers
Mar 29, 2026
42m 21s
Tell The Damn Story ep 407: Crafting Characters Like Michael B. Jordan, The Art of Backstory Exploration
Mar 22, 2026
28m 47s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/19/26 | Tell The Damn Story, ep 411: How to Write With Hope: Creating Light in Dark Times✨ | writinghope+3 | — | Tell The Damn Story | — | uplifting storiessafe spaces+2 | — | 23m 03s | |
| 4/12/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep 410: How to Write Believable, Relatable Characters: The Power of Nuance._✨ | character developmentstorytelling+3 | — | *Tell The Damn Story*TTDS+2 | — | Project Hail Marywriting exercises+2 | — | 45m 23s | |
| 4/5/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep. 409: How To Walk The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton✨ | comicsanimation+4 | Brandon Easton | IyanuTell The Damn Story | — | creative journeyhustling+3 | — | 1h 03m 43s | |
| 3/29/26 | Tell The Damn Story, ep 408: Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles: Writer Discipline Tips for Aspiring and Emerging Writers✨ | writer disciplineemerging authors+3 | — | Tell The Damn StoryOvercoming Doubt and Obstacles | — | writing tipscreative process+2 | — | 42m 21s | |
| 3/22/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep 407: Crafting Characters Like Michael B. Jordan, The Art of Backstory Exploration✨ | character developmentbackstory+2 | — | 20 Character Bio QuestionsTell The Damn Story+2 | Middle- | Michael B. Jordancharacter bio questions+2 | — | 28m 47s | |
| 3/15/26 | Tell The Damn Story, ep 406: How Rebel Writer Got A Clue✨ | storytellingwriting techniques+1 | — | index cards*Tell The Damn Story*+7 | — | story mappingcreativity+1 | — | 24m 37s | |
| 3/8/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep 405: Conquer Creative Challenges Essential Tips for Aspiring Authors, Pt 2✨ | creative challengeswriting+3 | Tom SniegoskiJeannine Acheson | Tell The Damn StoryConquer Creative Challenges Essential Tips for Aspiring Authors | — | encouragementself-doubt+2 | — | 1h 16m 43s | |
| 3/1/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep 404: From Inspiration to Publication, Vital Tips for Aspiring Authors. Part 1✨ | writingcreative challenges+2 | Jeannine AchesonTom Sniegoski | Love BugTell The Damn Story+2 | — | inspirationeditorial setbacks+2 | — | 1h 10m 01s | |
| 2/22/26 | Tell The Damn Story ep 403: Writing Our Way Through_The Power of Story to Survive and Succeed✨ | survival through artstorytelling+4 | — | *Tell The Damn Story*Tell The Damn Story+1 | Bronx | artmusic+4 | — | 36m 33s | |
| 2/15/26 | Tell The Damn Story, ep 402: Weird By Nature Exploring the Value of Uniqueness in the Writing World✨ | creativityuniqueness+2 | — | Tell The Damn StoryWeird By Nature Exploring the Value of Uniqueness in the Writing World+1 | — | permissionauthenticity+2 | — | 36m 31s | |
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| 5/12/24 | Tell The Damn Story, 311: Tale of the Great White: Unpacking the Storytelling Mastery in Jaws | In this exciting and in-depth installment, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons dive deep into the storytelling waters of the iconic film "Jaws." From the comedic yet ominous build-up to the multi-layered character dynamics, we'll analyze how each scene masterfully serves the story through suspense, conflict, and character development. Join us as we explore the introduction of memorable characters like the fearlessly pragmatic Quint and the knowledge-driven Hooper, whose interactions with Brody highlight the classic trio dynamic that drives the narrative forward. We’ll discuss key scenes like Brody’s beachside realization, the town's tension-filled meeting, and that gripping night in the cabin where scars are compared—a pivotal moment that underscores Brody’s outsider status. Have any questions or comments? Then please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story Want to support us so we can help you? Then just... Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tellthedamnstory | — | ||||||
| 3/12/23 |  Tell The Damn Storie, Ep 250: How To Navigate The Freelance Frontier, Sniegoski & Acheson Tell All | These writers share the inside story, from comics to TV, from season pro to a few years in the biz and counting. This week Alex and Chris (whose cold does make Chris sound like Barry White) enjoy the return of Tom Sniegoski and Jeanine Acheson. Who's latest writing adventures bring us to exciting new levels of conversation about the creative process. A lot of fun and a lot of great info, which is the perfect way to help you tell your damn story. Have questions or comments for us? Post them in the comments section below or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story #WritingSkills #writingsofig #writingtools #writingcenter #writingcorner #writingpractice #writingsforever #writingthefuture #writinghacks #writingWednesday #simonandshuster #writingblog #writingclass #authors #novelists #eddienewell #Imagecomics #dccomics | — | ||||||
| 12/11/22 |  Tell The Damn Story # 239: What Was Accomplished In 2022. | A good question for all us creative entrepreneurs. So in this episode, Alex and Chris assess 2022, the successes and failures. They take a look at the things both learned from their experiences, and what it means for emerging writers to do the same. It's a lighthearted reflection, done with a few laughs, a couple of pats on the back, and some plans for the future. The perfect topic for December, 2022! Come join us to check out how writers look back to fuel moving forward, then turn the reflection on yourself and let us know how you did in 2022. We are really interested. Let us know what you accomplished in 2022! Leave it in the comments or email us. Have questions or comments for us? Post them in the comments section below or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story #WritingSkills #writingsofig #writingmood #writingheals #writingmuse #writingtools #writingcenter #writingcompetition #writingcorner #writingpractice #writingsforever #writingismyfreedom #writingthefuture #writinghacks #writingWednesday #writingmachine #writingblog #writingissanity #writingclass #writingonwalls #writingonstone #writingismeditation #authors #novelists #screenwriters | — | ||||||
| 11/14/22 | Tell The Damn Story, 237: Why Does Choosing A Direction for Your Indy Film Matter | In this episode, Alex and Chris focus on something all emerging filmmakers should decide before they produce their films. What do you want to do with them? What theme, audience, and reaction are you targeting? Chris and Alex discuss why – Why you want to know why did you make that film, and what did you hope to do with it. That decision will help determine a direction for your production, distribution, and promotion. Have questions or comments for us? Post them in the comments section below or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story https://anchor.fm/alex-simmons6/episodes/Tell-The-Damn-Story-235-Where-To-Get-On-The-Road-To-Filmmaking-e1ompve #writingservices #WritingSkills #writingsofig #writingmood #writingheals #writingmuse #writingtools #filmmakers #writingcorner #indyfilms #screenwriters#writingwild #indyfilmmakers #writingissanity #writingclass #writingonwalls #writingonstone #writingismeditation | — | ||||||
| 9/11/22 | Tell The Damn Story 234: The Price Of A Ticket, Or How to Get Into The Movies! | No. We're not talking about buying butter popcorn. What does it cost creatives we realize making movies is where we wanna' be? This week, Alex and Chris go where no Alex and Chris have gone before! Kind of ... For the next several episodes it's going to be: Tell The Damn Story Goes to the Movies! All of us Creatives get hit with a thunderbolt, that moment when we read or hear or see some thing and say, "I need to do that!" Well, what happens when the thunder bolt hits in the movie theater? How do you get from watching in the audience to making the dream real and putting it up on the screen? These next episodes we're going to do our very best to help you along the way. Today's episode: What happens after the thunderbolt? Have questions or comments for us? Post them in the comments section below or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story #writingservices #WritingSkills #writingsofig #writingmood #writingheals #writingmuse #writingtools #writingcenter #writingcompetition #writingcorner #writingpractice #writingsforever #WritingTattoo #writingismyfreedom #WritingFromTheHeart #writingthefuture #writinghacks #writingwild #writingWednesday #writingmachine #writingblog #writingissanity #writingclass #writingonwalls #writingonstone #writingismeditation | — | ||||||
| 6/5/22 |  Tell The Damn Story 229: How To Go From Comics to TV ... The Writer's Trail of Beau Smith. | While Chris Ryan was on the road at a major writer’s conference, cohost Alex Simmons interviewed writer/creator Beau Smith. Beau has written for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Eclipse Comics, Dreamwave Studios, Dark Horse Comics and many others. He’s written for major video game companies, and Beau’s the creator and owner of the hit TV series Wynonna Earp (as well as Parts Unknown, and The Black Terror and Cobb.). Learn how Beau went from an unknown writing editorial fan letters, to a comic industry legend. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story https://bit.ly/TTDSWebSite #wynonnaearp #DCComics # TheBlackTerror #DreamwaveStudios #DarkHorseComics #SYFY #CTVSci-FiChannel | — | ||||||
| 5/15/22 | Tell The Damn Story, #227: How Breck C. Faced Screenplays, Six Guns & the Covid Clan | Or How a Young Filmmaker Produced A Western During A Pandemic. Alex and Chris speak with one of Alex's former screenwriting students, Breck Cuddy. Together our cohost explore the young filmmaker's first short film “Saving Grayson,” a multi character western he wrote and produced during the first year of Covid. Their discussion also cover his first music video, the challenges of creating during a pandemic, and of getting creative work done, while trying to figure out your place in the world. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story https://bit.ly/TTDSWebSite #westerns #screenwriting. #screenplays #writingcoach #breckcuddy #savingrayson #newyorkfilmacademy | — | ||||||
| 3/6/22 | Tell The Damn Story - Encore Episode # 214: An Interview With Batman Exec Prod. Michael Uslan | THE BATMAN film has arrived. THE DETECTIVE is Back! Following a long line of live and animated successes, the newest Batman movie landed on March 4, 2022. So Chris and Alex decided this would be a good time to repeat their interview with the Executive Producer, Michael Uslan. If you didn't hear it before, here's episode #214 of Tell The Damn Story. Sit back and hear how Michael bought the film rights decades ago, and then faced multiple rejections for years. How did he keep going? How he turn a book about his childhood love for the character into a forth coming Broadway play? Alex and Chris explore those question and more with the man, and The Boy Who Loved Batman. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section or ... Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... @Tell The Damn Story www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story https://bit.ly/TTDSWebSite #Blackjack #thebatman #michaeluslan #batmantheanimatedseries #theboywholovedbatman #batman #Batmanbegins | — | ||||||
| 8/8/21 | Tell The Damn Story 203 / SUMMER SHORTS 2: How To Write Almost Everything. Interview w JOE R. LANSDALE | He's the author of over 45 crime, sci-fi, western and suspense novels, novellas and comics! With a tv show based on one of his series. How does he do it? Back in 2018 cohost Chris Ryan attended PULPFEST in Pittsburg, PA. Chris managed to interview a number of writers, creators, illustrators, and others and Joe R. Lansdale was one of them. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com #joerlansdale #hapandleonard #crimenovels #pulpfest | — | ||||||
| 3/28/21 | Tell The Damn Story 184: Illness, Do You Work Through it or Just Lay Down And ...? | With Alex in the hospital, and with Chris recovering from a royal butt-kicking courtesy of his second Moderna vaccination, we discuss: how honesty is a key skill for the creative; the blessing of supportive people(and pets); the need to invest in your creativity via hiring editors, and how THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER might be the most important statement the MCU has ever made. Have any comments or questions for this episode topics? Then please leave them in our comments section. Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com. #Marvel #thewritersjourney #amwriting#writingtips #authortips #howtostructurestories #thefalconandthewintersoldier | — | ||||||
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