The Premise

Jeniffer & Chad Thompson
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The Premise Podcast

Here on The Premise Jeniffer and Chad Thompson talk to storytellers of all types. From authors to musicians, poets, screenwriters, and comedians we get down to the tiny grain of sand that becomes a pearl—getting to the story behind the storyteller.

  1. Patty Lin - Author - End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood - Writer: Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad

    1 DAY AGO

    Patty Lin - Author - End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood - Writer: Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad

    Patty Lin was a successful television writer for hit shows from Friends and Desperate Housewives to Freaks and Geeks and Breaking Bad. Many people dream of this. She dreamed of it. But Patty was trapped in a sunk cost fallacy. She wanted out. She finally did get out and now has a memoir, entitled, End Credits: How I Broke Up with Hollywood.  This episode was recorded live at the San Diego Writers Festival and Patty talks to Jeniffer about the difference between writing for yourself and writing for Hollywood and how she ended up doing both. She also gives her opinion on whether she thinks the industry has changed, or ever will.  Bonus: There’s a Q&A with the festival crowd at the end.  https://www.pattylin.com/https://www.instagram.com/virtualpattylin

    1h 3m
  2. Susan Lieu - Playwright - Author of The Manicurist’s Daughter

    AUG 27

    Susan Lieu - Playwright - Author of The Manicurist’s Daughter

    Despite the darker topics of generational trauma and tragic, unnecessary death, this episode is humorous, quirky, and full of energy. This is likely because the guest, Susan Lieu, is so fun. She is also a performer, public speaker, playwright and Harvard graduate! She talks with Jeniffer and Chad about her memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter, which explores her and her family's experience as Vietnamese refugees navigating 1980's California, and processing the death of her mother through the lens of the American dream.   https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlieuofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/susanlieuofficial/https://www.susanlieu.me/https://www.instagram.com/susanlieu/

    1h 11m
  3. Matt Coyle - Author of the Rick Cahill Series

    AUG 14

    Matt Coyle - Author of the Rick Cahill Series

    In another San Diego Writers Festival-related episode, Jeniffer talks with local San Diego author, Matt Coyle. He shares his process in character and story building and discusses his Rick Cahill series. He also talks about his inspiration for wanting to write Crime fiction. If you're a fan of his work or just Crime fiction in general, you won't want to miss his insights on the genre. Matt's BioMatt Coyle is the bestselling author of the Rick Cahill crime series. His books have won the Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, Ben Franklin Silver, Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Silver, and San Diego Book Awards, and have accrued nominations for the Macavity, Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, WRONG LIGHT, his latest novel and came out in December and has been nominated for the Lefty Award and been named a Bookreporter.com Top Pick for 2018. Matt lives in San Diego with his yellow Lab, Angus, where he is writing the sixth Rick Cahill novel. https://mattcoylebooks.com/https://x.com/coylemhttps://www.instagram.com/mcoyle044/https://www.facebook.com/matt.coyle.77https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1248617.Matt_Coyle

    53 min
  4. John Jennings - Author - The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown

    JUL 23

    John Jennings - Author - The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown

    John Jennings is the author of The Uncertainty Solution, which is a book on investing. But it’s anything but boring. It’s actually super entertaining and insightful, much like John himself. He also did everything you’re supposed to if your goal is to write a nonfiction book to build your brand. First, he wrote on a topic that sells, and has a unique point of view. But where he really excelled was in his process: He had a purpose and intent. He made sure he had a quality product. He takes advantage of marketing opportunities. He’s written, and plans to write, other books. He’s published articles. He has a popular blog. The list goes on… This episode will entertain you even if you’re not interested in investing and finance. It also works as a roadmap to follow if you want to succeed in writing a book to build your brand. John's website, where you can find his book, his blog, and many other things a good author website will have: https://johnmjennings.com/

    1h 9m
  5. Téa Obreht - Author The Morningside, Inland, The Tiger's Wife

    JUN 26

    Téa Obreht - Author The Morningside, Inland, The Tiger's Wife

    In this episode, Jeniffer speaks with Téa Obreht at Warwick's Books. If you're a fan of her other novels, you'll love listening to Téa read a passage from her latest, The Morningside. She talks with Jeniffer about what inspired her to write it, and all the details about how it came about too. Téa also shares details about her writing process and what it all means to her.

    1h 2m
  6. Swan Huntley - Author - I Want You More and You're Grounded: An Anti-Self-Help Book to Calm You the F*ck Down

    JUN 20

    Swan Huntley - Author - I Want You More and You're Grounded: An Anti-Self-Help Book to Calm You the F*ck Down

    Jeniffer and Chad chat with Swan Huntley about her latest novel, I Want You More. The novel follows Zara Pine, a ghostwriter who becomes absorbed into the life of a celebrity chef over a summer in East Hampton. It's a tale of love, mystery, and the complexities of losing oneself in a relationship. Swan shares the inspiration behind the novel, her unique writing process, and how she transforms her observations and ideas into intriguing narratives. Whether you're a fan of Huntley's or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of book writing, this episode is a must-listen! Bio: Swan Huntley is the author of the novels Getting Clean With Stevie Green, The Goddesses, and We Could Be Beautiful. She is also the writer and illustrator of the journal-style mini-tomes The Bad Mood Book and You’re Grounded (Summer 2024). Swan earned an MFA at Columbia University and has received fellowships from MacDowell and Yaddo, where she was the 2019 recipient of The LeSage-Fullilove Residency. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. Instagram: @swanhuntley Twitter: @swanhuntley Facebook: @swanhuntley Website: www.swanhuntley.com

    45 min
  7. Zibby Owens - Founder of the Zibby Media empire, book influencer and author of Blank

    JUN 12

    Zibby Owens - Founder of the Zibby Media empire, book influencer and author of Blank

    Zibby Owens is truly a book lover. So much so that she has a book empire of sorts. She owns a bookstore in Santa Monica, started a publishing house, and founded Zibby Media. She also hosts the podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books and is an author herself.  Jeniffer and Chad talk with her about all this, her novel, Blank, and how she has time to do it all! Zibby's Website

    1h 0m
  8. Anastasia Zadeik & Bethanne Patrick - Writing Through Darkness: Mental Health Narratives

    JUN 4

    Anastasia Zadeik & Bethanne Patrick - Writing Through Darkness: Mental Health Narratives

    In this episode of The Premise, Jennifer and Chad talk with Anastasia Zadeik, author of the novel The Other Side of Nothing, and Bethanne Patrick, memoirist of Life B,  to explore their nuanced experiences of dealing with and writing about mental health issues through their respective works. Anastasia discusses how her inspiration was drawn from personal family experiences and the intricate research that shaped her novel, while Bethanne opens up about her journey with double depression and the importance of finding the right diagnosis and treatment. The episode showcases the honesty and compassion in both authors' narratives, emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. The conversation touches on the challenges of writing about such sensitive topics, the intersection of personal and fictional storytelling, and the vital need for both education on the topic and for support systems to be put in place. Whether you are personally affected by mental health issues or are seeking to broaden your perspective, this discussion is a must-listen. Bethanne Patrick's WebsiteAnastasia Zadeik's Website

    1h 31m
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Here on The Premise Jeniffer and Chad Thompson talk to storytellers of all types. From authors to musicians, poets, screenwriters, and comedians we get down to the tiny grain of sand that becomes a pearl—getting to the story behind the storyteller.

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  • Creator
    Jeniffer & Chad Thompson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Jeniffer & Chad Thompson

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