Talking Our Story: The Story Behind a Family of Storytellers

JAJ Minton
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What happens when an entire family decides to build a creative life together? John, Amy, and Jakob Minton run the YouTube channel Talking Story and write the sci-fi/cosmic horror series Strange Eons under the pen name J.A.J. Minton. On Talking Our Story, John and Amy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build stories—and a creative life—together. From origin stories and writing struggles to the everyday chaos of recording and publishing from their home studios, this podcast is a candid look at family, storytelling, and the creative process.

Episodes

  1. MAR 18

    3: Firelight Stories

    There was nothing normal about this courtship.   In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy talk about the craziness and commitment of building their professional theatre company, Firelight Players. They revisit the shows they chose, the constant challenges of a first season, and the most memorable production of all: their wedding. As artists and partners, they grew under pressure, and built a passionate community with the objective of storytelling onstage. Hear the story of creative partnerships, grassroots theatre, and love under the stage lights. Join the Story YouTube: “Talking Story: A Fantastical Fiction Channel”: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story⁠ Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok: @jajminton Website: ⁠https://www.jajminton.com⁠ Discord: ⁠discord.gg/talkingstory⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingStory⁠ Strange Eons, Book One: Discovery, in paperback, ebook, and audio: ⁠https://a.co/d/0e1qP6e2⁠ Music Credit: “New Echota” by Galapaghost via Uppbeat.io

    55 min

  2. MAR 18

    2: Love Stories

    Creativity is their love language.   In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy share how one theatre production was the beginning of their real-life love story. They reflect on the moments that sparked their connection, the challenges and excitement of working together creatively, and how that shared experience laid the foundation for the storytelling life they now build together. What would compel a young couple to give up a normal dating life for the stress and panic of running a professional theatre company? This is a candid look inside that journey. Join the Story YouTube: “Talking Story: A Fantastical Fiction Channel”: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story⁠ Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok: @jajminton Website: ⁠https://www.jajminton.com⁠ Discord: ⁠discord.gg/talkingstory⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingStory⁠ Strange Eons, Book One: Discovery, in paperback, ebook, and audio: ⁠https://a.co/d/0e1qP6e2⁠ Music Credit: “New Echota” by Galapaghost via Uppbeat.io

    50 min

  3. MAR 18

    1: Origin Stories

    Where does a creative life begin?   In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy look back at their families and the experiences that shaped them long before they ever started writing books or recording a YouTube channel. From childhood influences to the pivotal choices that pushed them toward storytelling, they reflect on the risks, doubts, and turning points that led them to pursue creative work and how those decisions eventually brought them together as collaborators. If you’ve ever wondered what leads someone to choose the uncertain path of an artist, this episode explores the roots of that journey. Join the Story YouTube: “Talking Story: A Fantastical Fiction Channel”: https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok: @jajminton Website: https://www.jajminton.com Discord: discord.gg/talkingstory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingStory Strange Eons, Book One: Discovery, in paperback, ebook, and audio: https://a.co/d/0e1qP6e2Music Credit: “New Echota” by Galapaghost via Uppbeat.io

    41 min

  4. MAR 18

    Talking Our Story Trailer

    A behind-the-scenes look at a creative family writing and publishing their sci-fi horror series together. Join the Story YouTube: “Talking Story: A Fantastical Fiction Channel”: https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok: @jajminton Website: https://www.jajminton.com Discord: discord.gg/talkingstory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingStory Music Credit: “New Echota” by Galapaghost via Uppbeat.io

    3 min
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What happens when an entire family decides to build a creative life together? John, Amy, and Jakob Minton run the YouTube channel Talking Story and write the sci-fi/cosmic horror series Strange Eons under the pen name J.A.J. Minton. On Talking Our Story, John and Amy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build stories—and a creative life—together. From origin stories and writing struggles to the everyday chaos of recording and publishing from their home studios, this podcast is a candid look at family, storytelling, and the creative process.

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