Story x Story

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Welcome to the Story x Story podcast! We're having great conversations on stories we love plus giving you tips on creating your own. Join mayamada co-founder Nigel and gaming lifestyle content creator Tazziii every week as they talk about stories across pop culture. From deep dives into the most interesting film, TV, comics, anime and video game stories, to interviews and in-depth discussions with incredible guests each time!

  1. 5d ago

    Story x Story #266: Behind The Story With Sara Veal (Video Games)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii sit down with Sara Veal to explore her journey into the games industry and how it compares with working in publishing. As Chair of Games Aid, Sara shares her perspective on the state of the industry and why initiatives are so important to the future of games. The conversation also gets existential, delving into the challenges of the creative journey and finding the courage to do work that matters. There’s even time to talk about GTA VI and whether we’ll be joining the masses to play it at launch. This episode is for creatives at any stage of their journey who want to make sure they’re doing work that matters, rather than simply existing in a dream that slowly turns into a nightmare. Connect with Sara Veal online: Website: https://www.huhbub.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-veal-37557715bInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalbruhahaTwitter: https://twitter.com/digitalbruhaha Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #266: Behind The Story With Sara Veal (Video Games)

  2. Oct 23

    Story x Story #265: Your Father Is In Another Castle (Blue Eye Samurai S1)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii revisit season 1 of Blue Eye Samurai (starting at 24:18) with guest Des Gayle, founder and producer of Altered Gene. Ahead of the second season arriving in 2027, we look back at the first season of this Edo-period adventure, exploring its revenge narrative and Mizu’s emotional character journey. The visuals are fantastic, but there’s a meaningful story beneath the surface. We discuss the characters who shape the story and deepen its themes of identity, growth, and finding ways for women to exist within 17th-century Japanese patriarchy. Other stories we're enjoying include: Slow Horses (Apple TV), Friend of the Devil (Comic), Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (Book), As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (Crunchyroll), Scrubs (Disney+), X-Men '97 (Disney+), Better Call Saul (Netflix), Pluto (Manga), Tomb Raider Chronicles (PS1). Connect with Des online Twitter: https://x.com/Kid_DesimoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kid_desimoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alteredgeneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kiddesimo.bsky.socialItch: https://kid-desimo.itch.io Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #265: Your Father Is In Another Castle (Blue Eye Samurai S1)

  3. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Story x Story Rewind: The Disc-less Roundtable (Video Games)

    In this Rewind episode, we're sharing the audio from our autumn video game roundtable discussion with Link Up London team members and twitch Streamers JaysThatGirl and Jo-Jo London. We catch up on games we’ve been playing before diving into some gig news stories across the industry, including the seismic decision by Sony to discontinue physical disc production for new games from January 2028. But PlayStation does have a monopoly on questionable decision as we debate the merits of Xbox’s many shake ups and whether new CEO Asha Sharma is on the right path for the platform’s future. And still have time to get in some Wolverine, GTA 6 and God of War talk too! Other games we’re enjoying: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4), Beast Breaker (Steam), Lagos Life (Steam), Danfo Drive, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch), Disco Elisium (Steam), Ninza (Steam). Tune in to the mayamada Twitch channel each month for more Studio77 content with our hosts and the mayamada community: Studio77 Report, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators and Games Night. Connect with Jay online: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jaysthatgirl1608 Connect with Jo-Jo online: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iamjojolondon Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story Rewind: The Disc-less Roundtable (Video Games)

  4. Oct 11

    Story x Story #264: Behind The Story With Greg Donert (Comics)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii sit down with Greg Donert, an illustrator, developer and comic creator to discuss his journey from Software Developer to creating his own world through the Riff Reality series of comics, combining his love of music and 80s neon aesthetic. We get into what it's like to create while juggling other work responsibilities, the value our community when starting out as a creative and how Greg has combined craft with his passions to make work that stands out. We also get into the realities are going viral with all the opinions, positive and negative, sudden Internet fame brings. And we still have time to talk One Piece and get new classic anime recommendations too. This is a conversation for those looking for a push to get started in bringing their ideas into the world! Connect with Greg online: Website: https://riffreality.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffrealityTwitter: https://x.com/phoenixstudios Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #264: Behind The Story With Greg Donert (Comics)

  5. Oct 4

    Story x Story #263: A Nickel Slick & Penny Change (Spider-Man: Brand New Day)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii dive deep into the latest Tom Holland Spider-Man outing, Spider-Man: Brand New Day (starting at 28:00), with our guest and filmmaker Jed Shepherd…who also shares a brilliant Tom Holland story (stay tuned till the end!). We unpack a more grounded Spider-Man story in the aftermath of the collective memory loss inflicted by Dr Strange, as Peter does his best to cut personal ties and lose himself in his work. Along the way, we debate the impact (and fatigue) of MCU cameos, the relevance of introducing the X-Men at this stage, and whether Peter Parker’s struggle to control the monster within still lands among all the wider universe-building. This week’s storytelling tip is all about warning characters: the foils who show your protagonist what they could become if they don’t change. Other stories we're enjoying include: Bitesize Terror (TUBI), Silo (Apple TV), Colony, Silo Wool (Book), Behold the Man (Book), The Ashes and The Star-Cursed King (Book), The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent(Crunchyroll), Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Crunchyroll), Adults (Hulu), Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch), The Boys (Amazon Prime), The Paper (Sky), Acme vs Coyote (Cinema) Connect with Jed online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedshepherdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jed_shepherd Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #263: A Nickel Slick & Penny Change (Spider-Man: Brand New Day)

  6. Sep 26 ·  Bonus

    Story x Story Rewind: Rhapsody on the Outlaw Ocean (Story Club)

    In this Rewind episode, we’re revisiting our Story Club livestream on Rhapsody on the Outlaw Ocean with Ian Urbina, director of The Outlaw Ocean Project and Will Segal, composer, educator and project’s co-executive producer. We unpack how the production came together, then dig into the project’s unique narrative approach — including the transformative creative decision to feature cast members from Hamilton. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Ian’s reporting has been transformed through Will’s musical direction, rooted in a deep love of hip hop, to tell a hard-hitting animated documentary story with emotional honesty. You can also watch the full livestream video on the mayamada YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/YnPpEwFhORE Tune in to the mayamada Twitch channel each month for more Studio77 content with our hosts and the mayamada community: Studio77 Report, Casual Conversations With Comic Creators and Games Night. Thank you to the team at London Breeze Festival. London Breeze was established in 2016 to showcase emerging filmmakers from across the UK and around the world. The organisation is committed to championing new, diverse, and underrepresented voices in film through festival events and screenings, both in cinemas and on its online film hub, Breeze Online. It is also committed to growing the next generation of filmmakers through children and youth showcases and a new 19–25 young adult competition launching in 2026, alongside its community programmes. Connect with Will online: Will wrote the music and lyrics of Rhapsody on the Outlaw Ocean. He recruited and led the project’s seventeen performers, animators, and musical producers. A classically trained musician with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University, he has been working since 2006 at the intersection of rap and musical theatre. Website: https://rhapsody.theoutlawocean.com Connect with Ian online: The Outlaw Ocean Project is a non-profit journalism organization based in Washington D.C. that produces investigative stories about human rights, environment and labour concerns on the two thirds of the planet covered by water. Before founding The Outlaw Ocean Project, Urbina spent roughly 17 years as a staff reporter for The New York Times. He has received various journalism awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, two George Polk Awards and an Emmy. Several of his investigations have also been converted into major motion pictures. Website: https://theoutlawocean.com/ian-urbinaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_urbina Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey: https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story Rewind: Rhapsody on the Outlaw Ocean (Story Club)

  7. Sep 17

    Story x Story #262: Behind The Story With Breeton Boi (Music)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii sit down with Breeton Boi, a UK-based rap artist and entertainer, to talk about his journey into music and how he’s built an independent career by combining formal education with a lot of self-learning. eyond the music, he gets into what it takes to stay grounded in an industry full of unexpected pressures and why having the right support system can be the difference between burning out and building something sustainable. A must-listen if you’re working towards your own independent creative career. Connect with Breeton Boi online: Website: https://spoileralert.worldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/BREETONBOIOFFICIALTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breetonboiTwitter: https://x.com/BreetonBoiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breetonboiTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/breetonboi Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada Join our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #262: Behind The Story With Breeton Boi (Music)

  8. Sep 12

    Story x Story #261: Hold My Beers (Supergirl)

    This week, Nigel and Tazziii don the spandex and dive deep into Supergirl (starting at 27:07), with guest Vik Deluca, comic creator, historian, and scholar at Forbidden Planet. We unpack why DCU Kara Zor-El’s introduction had a less than solid landing, with a story short on emotional punch even as the lead performance showed real promise…and source material that’s truly top tier. Along the way we explore themes that the film makes steps towards but executes unevenly, and what we were still hopeful of by the end from a hero who brings a more grounded, realistic perspective that should contrast beautifully with Superman’s boy-scout image. We debate what’s working, what isn’t, and what this film says about the cycle of violence and dealing with trauma and grief. This week’s storytelling tip focuses on crafting opening sequences that build emotional investment from the very first scene. Other stories we're enjoying include: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5), Bugle Call: Song of War (Manga), Tower Dungeon (Manga), Mujina into the Deep (Manga), One Piece (Crunchyroll), Shifting Gears (Disney+), Yakuza Fiancé (Crunchyroll), Reborn as a Vending Machine (Crunchyroll), Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs (Crunchyroll), The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent (Crunchyroll), I Shall Survive Using Potions (Crunchyroll), Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (Crunchyroll), Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4), Witch Hat Atelier (Crunchyroll), Mob Psycho 100 (Crunchyroll), Black Clover (Crunchyroll), The Boys (Prime Video) Connect with Vik Deluca online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikdelucacomicsSubstack: https://substack.com/@vikdelucacomicsAnime In The Mainstream MCM Comic Con Panel (Video): https://youtu.be/pucTf_Il4EMAnime In The Mainstream MCM Comic Con Panel (Audio): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-Special-Anime-in-the-Mainstream-Panel-MCM-Comic-Con-e3kodgn Connect with mayamada mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation. Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamadaJoin our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

    Story x Story #261: Hold My Beers (Supergirl)
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Welcome to the Story x Story podcast! We're having great conversations on stories we love plus giving you tips on creating your own. Join mayamada co-founder Nigel and gaming lifestyle content creator Tazziii every week as they talk about stories across pop culture. From deep dives into the most interesting film, TV, comics, anime and video game stories, to interviews and in-depth discussions with incredible guests each time!

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  • Creator
    mayamada
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    374
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