Stories Told

E. W. Barnes and Michael Grayford
Stories Told

Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers. Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast Note: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN

  1. The Fifth Element - Love Is the Strongest Element

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Fifth Element - Love Is the Strongest Element

    Love is the Strongest Element - "The 5th Element" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The 5th Element" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:47 Talking about the story told... 22:36 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XWutLl8wHsU All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    24 min
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean 1 - A Pirate's Life for Me

    FEB 15

    Pirates of the Caribbean 1 - A Pirate's Life for Me

    A Pirate's Life for Me - "Pirates of the Caribbean 1" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:35 Talking about the story told... 29:26 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/J9fZE1nubtg All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    31 min
  3. The Incredibles - Can't Keep a Hero Down

    FEB 8

    The Incredibles - Can't Keep a Hero Down

    Can't Keep a Hero Down - "The Incredibles" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Incredibles" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:30 Talking about the story told... 19:39 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/c42jb0NG7-4 All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    21 min
  4. Edge of Tomorrow - A Coward's Redemption

    FEB 1

    Edge of Tomorrow - A Coward's Redemption

    A Coward's Redemption - "Edge of Tomorrow" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:47 Talking about the story told... 26:44 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2r4D31R2NTU All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    28 min
  5. Kubo and the Two Strings - A Paper Moon

    JAN 25

    Kubo and the Two Strings - A Paper Moon

    A Paper Moon - "Kubo and the Two Strings" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Kubo and the Two Strings" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:42 Talking about the story told... 27:48 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MjMBDme8qt0 All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    29 min
  6. Ladyhawke - Silly, but Compelling

    JAN 18

    Ladyhawke - Silly, but Compelling

    Silly, But Compelling - "Ladyhawke" - The Stories Told Podcast Why hasn't this movie been remade? 🤔 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Ladyhawke" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:28 Talking about the story told... 32:13 Which story we're talking about next (This podcast was recorded prior to the bout of laryngitis 😉) *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/1v0eOieI3KQ All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    34 min
  7. Wall-E - Everyday Joy

    12/21/2024

    Wall-E - Everyday Joy

    Everyday Joy - "Wall-E" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Wall-E" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:39 Talking about the story told... 23:56 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0xZXYkkiLwE All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    25 min
  8. Interstellar - The Gravity of Relationships

    12/07/2024

    Interstellar - The Gravity of Relationships

    The Gravity of Relationships - "Interstellar" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Interstellar" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:40 Talking about the story told... 31:20 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SeXpZSvLKF4 All the links... Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5 Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!*** On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!   As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories. Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/ And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/ *** Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

    33 min

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Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers. Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast Note: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN

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