Storyweavers

Dean Bradley and John William Worth
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Welcome to the Storyweavers' den. We're your hosts Dean Bradley and John William Worth. If you've ever been curious about what goes on under the hood in your favorite piece of media, and how it came to be, this podcast is for you.Get cozy and venture with us as we discuss any and all things story. From concept to publication; from books and movies, to comics and music; everything and anything is on the table. Join us as we discuss amongst ourselves, as well as with other storytellers among various artistic fields, what makes a good story.

  1. 02/02/2024

    Episode 14: Film Scores

    On this episode of Storyweavers, our hosts discuss a mutual appreciation for film scores, as well as the classical and not-so-classical pieces that inspire them. The discussion mainly focuses on well-known composers, but dabbles across a wide range and encompasses the love we have for film scores—because everyone has hummed a tune here or there.   Notable Titles and Composers Mentioned: the works of John Williams (“Harry Potter,” “Indiana Jones,” “Star Wars”, “E.T.”, “Jaws”), Danny Elfman (“Edward Scissorhands”), Klaus Badelt (“Pirates of the Caribbean”, "The Promise"), Howard Shore (“Lord of the Rings”), Richard Wagner (“The Ring Cycle” operas), Jerry Goldsmith, Gustav Holst (“The Planets”), John Debney (“Cutthroat Island”), Alexandre Desplat (“Harry Potter”), Hans Zimmer (“Inception,” “Dark Knight,” “Lion King,” “Dunkirk”), Brian Tyler ("Children of Dune"),  Tom Tykwer ("Run Lola Run"), Alan Menken, Frank Ticheli Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218216 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 2m
  2. Episode 13: Book of the Month Jan '24 - "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers

    01/26/2024

    Episode 13: Book of the Month Jan '24 - "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers

    The third Book of the Month has come. In “A Psalm for the Wild-Built,” Becky Chambers takes the reader on a thoughtful journey through a future society and asks deep questions on identity, humanity, and an individual’s place in the world.  Join John and Dean as they discuss the various threads that build this wonderful, Hugo-winning science fiction tale.  Titles mentioned: written by Becky Chambers - “A Psalm for the Wild-Built,” “A Prayer for the Crown-Shy,” the "Wayfarers" series ; "Watchmen" by Alan Moore ;  "F for Fake" dir. Orson Welles ; "I Am a God" by Dead City Crown ;  "The Trial" by Franz Kafka ; "The Myth of Sisyphus" by Albert Camus ; "1984" by George Orwell ; "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley ; "Utopia" by Thomas More ; "The Bee" by Amorphis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218216 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 9m

  3. 01/19/2024

    Episode 12: Theater Costume Design with Jennifer Lippert

    Storyweavers was joined in-studio this week by the lovely Jennifer Lippert and her adorable puppy Henry (who is entertainingly present throughout). Jennifer is the Costume Designer for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Jennifer takes us behind-the-scenes into the process and development of creating workable, appropriate, and stunning costumes for the stage. We dive into some of her previous work on productions such as “A Christmas Story,” “Angels in America,” and Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” We also get into BTE’s current production of “Sanctuary City,” which premieres January 20, and how she decided to dress the cast in a post-9/11 inner-city environment. Links to Jennifer’s and BTE’s socials and websites can be found below. If you’re in the central Pennsylvania area, come out to Bloomsburg and see “Sanctuary City." The Storyweavers Video Podcast is available on our Patreon page; hop over to watch the in-studio conversation with Jennifer (and Henry). Jennifer Lippert: https://www.jenniferlippertdesigns.com ; @jennifer_lippert_designs Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: https://www.bte.org ; @bloomsburgtheatreensemble "Sanctuary City" Performance Dates: https://www.bte.org/sc2024 BTE Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomsburg-theatre-ensemble-down-center/id1535667871 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 11m

  4. 01/12/2024

    Episode 11: A.I. and the Entertainment Industry

    The big topic for this week’s episode is the increasing use of A.I. in the entertainment industry. John and Dean talk about how the technology influences their own preferred mediums, from music and voiceover, to film and writing, and whether or not A.I. has a use, needs limits, and what ethics need to be enforced to keep the machines from rising. Notable Titles Mentioned: the “Terminator” films, “Secret Invasion”, “The Singularity” concept albums by Scar Symmetry Join us on Patreon to experience the 'Storyweavers Video Podcast', as well as 'Storyweavers UNCUT.' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 1m

  5. 01/05/2024

    Episode 10: Shakespeare Film Adaptions

    On this episode of Storyweavers, our hosts tackle the bard in modern times—film adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. Covering everything from Kenneth Branagh’s and Laurence Olivier’s “Hamlet” to Joel Coen’s and Roman Polanski’s “MacBeth,” the good and the bad, the strong and the weak, are laid bare and shown for what they are.  Discussing considerations needed when adapting Shakespeare to film and the influence his work still has in entertainment and culture today, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Notable Titles Mentioned:  Disney’s “The Lion King” (“Hamlet” adaption) dir. Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff“Hamlet,” “Much Ado About Nothing” dir. Kenneth Branagh“MacBeth” dir. Joel Coen“MacBeth” dir. Roman Polanski“Throne of Blood” (“Macbeth” adaption) dir. Akira Kurosawa“Chimes at Midnight” (“Henry IV” adaption), “Othello” dir. Orson Welles“Romeo and Juliet” dir. Baz Luhrmann“Titus” dir. Julie Taymore“10 Things I Hate About You” (“Taming of the Shrew” adaption) dir. Gil Junger“Maqbool” dir. Vishal BhardwajYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 10m
  6. Episode 9: Book of the Month 2 - "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo

    12/29/2023

    Episode 9: Book of the Month 2 - "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo

    In the second Book of the Month episode, Dean and John discuss “Johnny Got His Gun,” a highly acclaimed and controversial WWI novel written in 1939 by Dalton Trumbo. They cover the author’s and novel’s history, as well as their thoughts on this provocative and incendiary story. In addition they discuss Trumbo’s 1971 film adaption of the book and the lasting legacy both have had over the last 80+ years.  Notable Titles Mentioned: “Johnny Got His Gun” by Dalton Trumbo, “One” performed by Metallica, “Tomas Young’s War” by Mark Wilkerson, “Fields of Blood” by Karen Armstrong, “Farenheit 9/11” by Michael Moore, Dixie Chicks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    1h 8m

  7. 12/22/2023

    Episode 8a: "The Crow" - A Graphic Novel by James O'Barr

    In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them.  In Episode 8a, John asked Dean to read James O’Barr’s graphic novel “The Crow.” They discuss their experience and reactions to “The Crow” and offer insight into the real-life events that inspired the novel, as well as the film adaption directed by Alex Proyas starring Brandon Lee. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/storyweaverspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    32 min

  8. 12/22/2023

    Episode 8b: “Good Apollo I” - A Concept Album by Coheed and Cambria

    In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them.  In Episode 8b, Dean offered John the option to listen to one of two concept albums by Coheed and Cambria, and John selected “Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV, Vol 1: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness.” They discuss their experience and reactions to “Good Apollo I,” offer insight into the real-life events that inspired the album, and delve into the accompanying graphic novels written by Coheed founder Claudio Sanchez. Amory Wars Comics: https://www.evilink.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/podcast/184b79a0-5bcc-013c-9efa-0acc26574db2 Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/storyweaverspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4 Logo Design - Dean Studios Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios Audio Production - Dean Studios Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com

    45 min
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Welcome to the Storyweavers' den. We're your hosts Dean Bradley and John William Worth. If you've ever been curious about what goes on under the hood in your favorite piece of media, and how it came to be, this podcast is for you.Get cozy and venture with us as we discuss any and all things story. From concept to publication; from books and movies, to comics and music; everything and anything is on the table. Join us as we discuss amongst ourselves, as well as with other storytellers among various artistic fields, what makes a good story.

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  • Creator
    Dean Bradley and John William Worth
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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