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Welcome to the Story Well, a way station for storytellers of all stripes to pull up a seat alongside their compatriots and listen to them talk of art and craft.

The Story Well with Kyle Olson TruStory FM

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Welcome to the Story Well, a way station for storytellers of all stripes to pull up a seat alongside their compatriots and listen to them talk of art and craft.

    Dead Trees with Pete Wright

    Dead Trees with Pete Wright

    Our proud podcast poppa Pete Wright has returned for another round of make-em-ups. We’ll discuss the best books that need to be made into movies ASAP. Then we’ll take a walk through the dark woods as we create our own eco-thriller. 

    Check out Pete’s other podcasts here: 
    The Next Reel Film PodcastAll The FeelingsSitting in the DarkThe Film Board
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Blocks and Secrets with Mandy Fabian

    Blocks and Secrets with Mandy Fabian

    This week in The Story Well, Kyle welcomes the multi-talented Mandy Fabian for a dive into the creative process. Mandy, an accomplished actor, director, writer, and singer, shares her unique journey from the world of improv comedy to the craft of screenwriting. Along the way, the two explore the challenges and triumphs of the writing life, including strategies for overcoming the infamous writer's block that plagues even the most seasoned scribes.
    The real magic of this episode unfolds when Kyle and Mandy put their storytelling skills to the test, embarking on an impromptu tale that takes listeners on a wild ride through the realms of forbidden romance and international intrigue. As they weave together the threads of their spy-themed love story, the lines between fantasy and reality blur, leaving both the storytellers and the audience questioning where the fiction ends and the truth begins.
    So pull up a chair and join Kyle and Mandy in The Story Well, where the only limit is the imagination. Who knows what kind of unforgettable tale you'll find yourself falling into?

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    • 52 min
    Comfort Food with Krissy Lenz

    Comfort Food with Krissy Lenz

    Fellow podcaster and all around fantastic human being Krissy Lenz joins us at the table for the first time. We talk about what she does when her mental battery drops into the red. Then we’ll step back in time and across the pond to make up a story that happens after a famous literary monster’s defeat. 

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    • 50 min
    Funny Business with Christopher Soucy

    Funny Business with Christopher Soucy

    Prolific writer and podcaster Christopher Soucy returns to The Story Well. We’ll discuss our thoughts on why plays got so gosh darn serious. Then we pit the old school verses the new school in a technological thriller that thinks you should respect your elders! His podcast, The Most Haunted City On Earth, is available now from the finest of podcatchers.

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    “Into the Urban Jungle” with author Ryan Dalton

    “Into the Urban Jungle” with author Ryan Dalton

    Friend of the show Ryan Dalton was kind enough to take a break from his novel writing for a return visit us to the Story Well. We’ll discuss what makes a great villain. Then we take a step to the seedier side of the street as we plan a noir tale unlike any you’ve ever read. 

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    • 58 min
    “The Secret Chord” with Pete Wright

    “The Secret Chord” with Pete Wright

    Podcast impresario Pete Wright sits down at the table to discuss how quickly he knows if he’s about to watch a great film. Then we venture into the Dust Bowl to revisit a classic fairy tale and give it some soul, alongside a mischief of rats. 

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    • 1 hr 2 min

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