What's the Story?

In the last ever episode of “What's the Story?”, Ron and Kayla discuss conclusions in books, movies, and life. We reflect on the past year and our favorite endings to stories before saying goodbye to our “What's the Story?” audience one last time.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we talk about the new comic book "The Punishment: Social Justice" by Ryan Alves and Ron Beek III! The conversation gets deep into the nature of symbols, the trouble creators face when people misappropriate their work, and the awesome satisfaction of a good head explosion. Go to Linktr.ee/awe.comics to get your hands on "The Punishment: Social Justice" today, because... We really can't wait to share that story with you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we talk about morality and symbolism as well as give an update on the future of What's the Story?" and the WTFAWTA network! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, the discourse turns to plotting and pacing and how the decision-making process involved in both of those aspects of fiction is more nuanced than it may initially appear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron delve into the question of Conflict. Can stories exist without it? Or are they vital and inherent to drama? Is there more than one type? And if so, are some conflicts greater than others? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we sit down to discuss the importance of theme and motif- a useful tool in helping illuminate your point for the audience! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron are forced to not record an episode of "What's the Story?" due to unforeseen twinning.

On this week's episode of "What's the Story?" we're talking about the nitty gritty particulars of world building, and how the smallest and seemingly most insignificant details can pay out dividends in terms of creating believability and authenticity in your setting! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On a special bonus episode of "What's the Story?", Ron is joined by comic maker extraordinaire and king of cool Ryan Alves to talk about his new book "Bubblegum Maelstrom"! We only talk about Batman for like 10 minutes. #restraint

Kayla and Ron are joined by "The Count of Cool" Ryan Alves (pronounced Alves) for a deep dive into the important role of setting in stories! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Character Building is an important part of creating a believable story and one of the great joys of writing. So, join us as we discuss some of our favorite techniques and strategies for creating the nuances of character! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 3 continues with a dive into Point-Of-View! How do you tell your audience a story? What do you allow them to see? What do you hide from them? Establishing the proper perspective for your narrator has ramifications that can add untold power to your story or utterly undermine your intent, so come listen to the latest episode of our little show as we tackle yet another element of fiction! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the season 3 premiere Kayla and Ron sit down to discuss Dramatic Irony and how the proper use of it can create tension, fear and even hilarity. A versatile tool for any writer's kit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the Season Finale of "What's the Story?" Kayla and Ron are reviving a bygone tradition- The Christmas ghost story. We discuss the Victorian practice and then share our own holiday horrors before signing off for the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ron is joined this week by soon to be critically acclaimed indie comic book maker Ryan Alves. And this week we're talking clichés. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we talk about one of the most powerful plot devices in fiction- The Red Herring. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we sit down to discuss foreshadowing, a technique that can add untold value to a story- if it's done well... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron discuss the importance of editing and proofreeding... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron discuss first Drafts in the latest episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Barrett Leddy drops by the “What's the Story?” virtual studio to discuss being a voiceover artist on shows such as 44 Cats, Yugioh, Pokemon and Bread Barbershop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron trade some spooky tales and talk about the purpose of horror stories in the latest episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"What's the Story?" returns, and this time Ron is joined by his new co-anchor Kayla McGuerty to break down The Fine Art of Exposition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Surprise! It's a season finale! Kayla and Ron get together to talk about what might be the very thing that makes or breaks a story- endings. We wrap up season one and give a peek ahead at what we'll be up to when we return after a small hiatus! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla returns as we sit down to discuss Plot Twists in an unprecedentedly long episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A plot twist in Ms. Kennedy's life leads to a solo episode of "What's the Story" in which Ron shares some short fiction that was recently rejected by a short fiction publication. Listen in to find out how wrong they were!

This week Kayla and Ron are talking about Character Arcs, the kinds of Arcs that exist, and how the types of Arcs can interact with one another. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Kayla and Ron are having a Dialogue on Dialogue, as well as discussing Ron's lucky unlucky year and Kayla's weight loss hacks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Beek sit down to talk about the way music effects storytelling, which stories have harnessed the power of scores and popular music the best and, how darn strange musicals are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron discuss Color and its effect on mood in the latest episode of "What's the Story?" Mistral Std. Designed by Roger Excoffon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode of "What's the Story?" Kayla and Ron talk about children's stories, their purpose, and what causes some children's literature to be completely forgettable while others become classics that every member of the family will want to return to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron tackle allegory and subtext. How do they work? What is the effect of these tools on fiction? How important are they in the realm of fiction? Find out on the latest episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a glaring omission from last week's episode, Kayla and Ron discuss Heroines in-depth in the latest episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron work out what makes heroes tick, what function they serve in narrative, and talk about some of our favorite examples of them! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla and Ron talk about the function of Villains in storytelling and what it takes to create great ones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kayla Kennedy and Ron Beek III expound upon their shared love of stories, humanities obsession with narrative since the dawn of time, and the purpose of fiction in the very first episode of "What's the Story?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app