Siren Stories: The Podcast

Loki – Episode 6 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 6 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Loki – Episode 5 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 5 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Loki – Episode 4 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 4 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Loki – Episode 3 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 3 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Loki – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 2 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Loki – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of Loki. They discuss the plot of the episode, what they liked, what they didn't like, and all their thoughts and theories of what's to come. This podcast is also available … Continue reading "Loki – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Nevers – Season One Part One – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the first half of Season 1 of The Nevers. They discuss the things they liked, the things they didn’t like, and any thoughts and theories they have about where the … Continue reading "The Nevers – Season One Part One – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Promising Young Woman – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about Zack Snyder’s Justice League. They discuss the things they liked, the things they didn’t like, and compare it to the original theatrical release. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well … Continue reading "Promising Young Woman – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 6 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 6 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 5 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 5 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 4 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 4 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 3 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 3 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of The Falcon And the Winter Solder, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 2 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android … Continue reading "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about Zack Snyder’s Justice League. They discuss the things they liked, the things they didn’t like, and compare it to the original theatrical release. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as on YouTube. The  music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe now … Continue reading "Zack Snyder’s Justice League – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

WandaVision Episode 9 JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 9 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes And Jonathan McKinney"

WandaVision Episode 8 JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 8 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes And Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 7   JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 7 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes And Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 6 JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe now … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 6 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 5 JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe now … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 5 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 4 JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written and recorded by Jonathan McKinney. Subscribe now … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 4 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 3 of WandaVision on Siren Stories The Podcast JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 3 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 2 of WandaVision on Siren Stories The Podcast JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 2 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Episode 1 of WandaVision on Siren Stories The Podcast JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about the plot of WandaVision, what they liked, what they didn’t, and share their thoughts and theories about the story. This podcast is also available on Apple and Android as well as here on YouTube. The opening music was written … Continue reading "WandaVision Episode 1 – Siren Stories The Podcast – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Jonathan McKinney and JJ Barnes discuss the latest Avengers film, Infinity War. They analyse it for story content and writing, discuss whether Thanos is the protagonist of the film, analyse the structure, and get momentarily interrupted by Alexa. For more on their work go to www.sirenstories.co.uk Find JJ on Twitter, @JudieannRose and Jonathan on Twitter, … Continue reading "Avengers: Infinity War Story and Writing Analysis from Siren Stories: The Podcast"

In this weeks episode JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney talk about Rory and Lorelai’s relationship changing after Rory decides to hide the fact Dean kissed her from her mother.  They analyse the episode scene by scene for writing, characterisation and story content.  They debate whether Dean’s attitude towards both Rory and Lorelai is appropriate, and … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 07 – Kiss And Tell – Where You Lead"

In this week’s episode JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss Season 1 episode 6: Rory’s Birthday Parties. They analyse it scene by scene for the writing, characterisation and story content as well as their thoughts on it from a fan’s perspective.  JJ wonders why Lorelai would think Rory would like a pink plastic guitar handbag, … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 06 – Rory’s Birthday Parties – Where You Lead"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss episode 5 of Gilmore Girls Season 1 in the latest episode of Where You Lead. They do a scene by scene breakdown and discuss the writing, story and characterisation. They also explain the month long break between episodes due to assorted illnesses! Please leave a review on iTunes for … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 05 – Cinnamon’s Wake"

Jonathan McKinney and JJ Barnes discuss the fourth episode of Gilmore Girls Season 1, The Deer Hunters. They talk about the plot, the writing choices and the characters during a scene by scene analysis. Please consider leaving a review on iTunes. For every ten reviews a winner will be chosen at random to receive an … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 04 – The Deer Hunters"

Jonathan McKinney and JJ Barnes discuss the third episode of Gilmore Girls Season 1, Kill Me Now. They do a scene by scene break down discussing characterisation and writing, talk about the maternal relationships between the characters, and JJ engages in one of her favourite past times; ranting about Jackson Belleville. Enter the monthly free … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 03 – Kill Me Now"

J.J. Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss the second episode of Gilmore Girls, The Lorelai’s First Day Of Chilton. They talk about key plot points, do a scene by scene analysis, and argue about whether Lorelai really would have had no clothes at all to wear to Rory’s first day at Chilton. #laundrygate You can subscribe … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 02 – The Lorelai’s First Day Of Chilton"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss 2017’s Summer blockbuster film Wonder Woman. They talk about the writers and directors, then discuss the film as a whole with focus on individual scenes and performances, and how they work together to tell the story. You can subscribe for free with Siren Stories to be entered into our … Continue reading "Film Reviews – Wonder Woman"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls. They do a scene by scene breakdown and analysis of the episode, discussing characterisation, dialogue, story structure, and what they feel about the episode as a whole. Subscribe with www.sirenstories.co.uk to be entered into the monthly competition to win signed books, accessories, and … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 01 – The Pilot"

Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes introduce themselves and the new series of podcasts entitled Where You Lead. They will be doing a weekly episode by episode discussion on my much loved TV show Gilmore Girls. Subscribe with Siren Stories to enter their monthly free give away competition, find links to their novels and upcoming television … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 00 – Introduction – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Story Craft For Writers – by Jonathan McKinney – Episode 002 – Mr Vandermar’s Pigeon Siren Stories author Jonathan McKinney discusses a scene from Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere.  He talks about scene level conflict and using to enrich scenes and progress narrative. @Jon_McK www.sirenstories.co.uk

Story Craft For Writers – by Jonathan McKinney – Episode 001 Siren Stories author Jonathan McKinney introduces his new podcast where he will be discussing the craft of writing, offering tips on conflict, story structure, dialogue and characterisation using examples from popular works of fiction both in novel and on screen format. @Jon_Mck www.sirenstories.co.uk

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes talk about episode 11 of series one of Jessica Jones, the Marvel Cinematic Universe Netflix Original TV series. They discuss how after last weeks incredibly tense episode AKA 1000 Cuts, this episode gets … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part Two"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part One Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes talk about episode 11 of series one of Jessica Jones, the Marvel Cinematic Universe Netflix Original TV series. They discuss how after last weeks incredibly tense episode AKA 1000 Cuts, this episode … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part One"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Update Jonathan McKinney apologises for the delay in the latest episode of Jessica Jones, and explains that it is due to his children being ill.  Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes aim to get back on schedule ASAP. www.sirenstories.co.uk www.patreon.com/sirenstories

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss and review the 10th episode of Jessica Jones with a scene by scene breakdown.  They share a feeling of intense stress over the events, are both astounded by the drama as it unfolds, and … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part Two"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part One Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss and review the 10th episode of Jessica Jones with a scene by scene breakdown.  They share a feeling of intense stress over the events, are both astounded by the drama as it unfolds, … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part One"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 109 – AKA Sin Bin – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the 9th episode of the Netflix Original TV show Jessica Jones. They do a scene by scene breakdown discussing the characters, writing, and story structure whilst reviewing it for it’s overall quality. This … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 109 – AKA Sin Bin – Part Two"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 109 – AKA Sin Bin – Part One Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the 9th episode of the Netflix Original TV show Jessica Jones. They do a scene by scene breakdown discussing the characters, writing, and story structure whilst reviewing it for it’s overall quality. This … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 109 – AKA Sin Bin – Part One"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – News Episode 010 Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the latest goings on at Siren Stories.  They confess to some podcasting crimes, including J.J. suffering new mother sleep deprivation and falling asleep during Winos On Whedon, and they talk about the long game with their writing and the shared world … Continue reading "News Episode 010"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part Three Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the 8th episode of the Netflix Original TV show Jessica Jones.  They do a scene by scene breakdown discussing the story structure, characterisation, performances and writing.  This powerful and dynamic episode of television brings on discussions … Continue reading "Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part Three"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the 8th episode of the Netflix Original TV show Jessica Jones.  They do a scene by scene breakdown discussing the story structure, characterisation, performances and writing.  This powerful and dynamic episode of television brings on discussions … Continue reading "Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part Two"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part One Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss the 8th episode of the Netflix Original TV show Jessica Jones.  They do a scene by scene breakdown discussing the story structure, characterisation, performances and writing.  This powerful and dynamic episode of television brings on … Continue reading "Jessica Jones -Episode 108 – AKA WWJD – Part One"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – News Episode 009 Tonight Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss Jonathan’s latest release; The Inadequacy Of Alice Anders, they talk about the books they’re currently both working on, and the Patreon podcast now named “The Earth Is Definitely Doomed.” www.sirenstories.co.uk www.patreon.com/sirenstories

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 107 – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes do a scene by scene breakdown of AKA Top Shelf Perverts, Episode 7 of Season 1 of Jessica Jones.  They discuss the writing, characters, performances and overall impact of the episode. www.sirenstories.co.uk www.patreon.com/sirenstories  

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 107 – Part One Jonthan McKinney and J.J. Barnes do a scene by scene breakdown of AKA Top Shelf Perverts, Epiode 7 of Season 1 of Jessica Jones.  They discuss the writing, characters, performances and overall impact of the episode. www.sirenstories.co.uk www.patreon.com/sirenstories

Siren Stories: The Podcast – News Episode 008 Tonight we bring you an interview with the Siren Stories first reader; Steph Warren.  She talks to us about her role; how she reads first drafts and finds any story or character flaws that stand out to her and suggests changes.  She tells us why she loves … Continue reading "News Episode 008"