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Here, we talk and riff about movies, books, and the ever colorful world of Storytelling.


    • Nov 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Ghostbusters: Afterlife - The Best Movie Feeling I've had in Years - SUSD 025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 4:53


    On episode 25 of Stories Upside Down,  I talk about my thoughts and experience watching #GhostbustersAfterlife after a couple of days. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie? What did you not like? What movie should I talk about next? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Instagram: skipmartinstories Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Harmy's A New Hope: Despecialized - My Thoughts - SUSD 024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 4:26


    (I just realized that what I said about why I this exists is what's on the Wiki page. LOL) I share my thoughts about watching Star Wars, A New Hope, Despecialized. A fan cut made by Harmy. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Instagram: skipmartinstories Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    DUNE - A Long and Beautiful Story - Cold Reaction - SUSD 023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 6:48


    As you can tell from the roughness of the audio, I did this on the fly straight after seeing DUNE on opening night. Hope you enjoy my thoughts and go see the movie yourself. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Instagram: skipmartinstories Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    An Understanding Musical, with a Flawed Storyline - Dear Evan Hansen - SUSD 022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 9:26


    Didn't quite get done on time, but I still got it done! I talk about my experience seeing Dear Evan Hansen for the first time, and my thoughts on such. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Best Super Hero Moment - SUSD 021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 2:56


    One this episode, I talk about why a scene from a kids' show makes for one of the best Super Hero moments. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Purpose of Hardship - Inspired by Kara&Nate - SUSD 020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 5:57


    This episode I talk about the thoughts I had while watching a Vlogumentary series about a Bike Trip Across the Colorado Trail. Check Out Kara&Nate here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ijq8Cg-8zQKx8OH12dUSw And their Vlogumentary series I watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d5zmqYJYJk&list=PLirGII1_qwvuT3naosH4i018e0K8q158Z&ab_channel=KaraandNate Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Mandalorian, Star Wars, and Passion - SUSD 019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 5:34


    I talk randomly about The Mandalorian and the role passion plays behind the scenes from my perspective. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Suicide Squad and Mispronouncing Idris Elba's Name - 018 SUSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 3:18


    Where I share my thoughts on #SuicideSquad and mispronounce Idris Elba's name. Hope he doesn't hit me in the throat.... Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Life Isn't Dramatic - SUSD 017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 2:30


    Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Stories-Upside-Down-104695408399332 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    What's the Difference Between Story vs. Plot? - SUSD 016

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 4:34


    We determine the difference between the terms Story and Plot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    My Hero Acadamia - 3 Characters/3 Lessons - SUSD 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 7:02


    This week, I talk about 3 characters from MHA and what makes them likable. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Old - How to Create Tention - Stories Upside Down 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 5:32


    My observations after watching the new Movie, Old. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What did you like about the movie, what did you hate? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    FarCry 5 - An Ending that Sticks - SUSD 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 8:58


    This episode, I talk about my thoughts that have come into being after finishing the Game FarCry 5. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What's your favorite videogame that's stuck with you? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Story about How I Stopped Liking Movie Trailers - SUSD 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 4:18


    This episode, I tell the story about how I came to dislike watching movie trailers. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What's a movie or book that got spoiled for you, either by yourself or someone else? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Cold Reaction - Voices from a Distant Star - SUSD 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 7:13


    On this episode, I do something a little different. I watch and preform an impromptu talk about one of the first films made by Makoto Shinkai: Voices From a Distant Star. Hopefully this is as worse as they will get, if I do another one. What's a movie I should watch and talk about next? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Castle in the Sky - The Best Opening of a Movie - SUSD 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 6:09


    On this episode, I talk about the opening of one of my favorite movies of all time. What everything that happens means, and why it's awesome. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. What's your favorite movie opening? Tweet me on Twitter @SkipMStories and/or post on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Theme Episode - SUSD 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 4:24


    Here, I disscuss what theme is, and why it's important in stories. Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Movie that Addicted me to Anime - SUSD 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 6:47


    First time I tell a personal story on the podcast, hope you enjoy(ed) it! Here's the movie's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5311514/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Here's the video I mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCie1U4dKO8 An Amazon Link to Full Metal Alchemist Manga: https://amzn.to/3gC3GoS Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 Follow me on the Socials! Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Super 8 Tenth Aniversary Episode - SUSD 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 4:56


    We celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Super 8, one of the first movies I watched when I was learning about Film Making. What is something that inspired you to do what you want to do? Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories and on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Full Breakdown - The First Time - SUSD 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 22:31


    As promised, this is my full breakdown of the 2012 Jonathan Kasdan movie, The First Time Watch it for free on IMDBTv. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763303/?ref_=vp_vi_tt Check out my Scene Analysis from the movie here: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/episodes/The-Philosophy-of-My-Favorite-Romance-Movie---SUSD-005-e11uon8 Thanks to Anchor for being a Sponsor. Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories and on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Philosophy of My Favorite Romance Movie - SUSD 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 8:28


    In this episode, we talk about my favorite Romance Movie, and why I enjoy it so much. Watch the movie for free on IMDBTv https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763303/?ref_=tt_mv_close Follow me on Twitter @StoriesUpsiDown and on Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    My Favorite A-Team Episode - SUSD 004

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 5:54


    We talk about a few of my favorite things from this episode and only a few lessons we can learn from it. I'm courious, what did you like about the episode, and what other story lessons can we learn? Follow me on the Socials! Follow me on Twitter @SkipMStories and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. Amazon Link for my favorite Storytelling Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    How I Write Short Stories - SUSD 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 6:05


    Follow me on the Socials! Follow me on Twitter @StoriesUpsiDown and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. Amazon Link for John Truby's Book: https://amzn.to/3mYAsn6 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Terror of Austenland - SUSD 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 8:08


    Spoilers Ahead for Austenland (2013) This is all my opinion, if you want to share your thoughts on the movie. Let's start a conversation on Facebook and/or Twitter Follow me on Twitter @StoriesUpsiDown and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    The Fatal Flaw of Wonder Woman 1984 - Stories Upside Down #001

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 7:23


    SPOILERS FOR WW84 This is all my opinion, if you want to share your thoughts on the movie. Let's start a conversation on Facebook and/or Twitter Follow me on Twitter @StoriesUpsiDown and Facebook: Stories Upside Down Thanks to Anchor for being a sponsor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

    Episode Zero - My Craft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 7:42


    This is my Declaration of Independence --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-martin/message

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