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For the past several episodes, the Camerosity Podcast has covered a wide range of topics from tiny digital TLRs, to Exaktas, to death and while these were all riveting conversations, we realized it had been a while since the hosts could just talk about what we've been up to. Camera shows, tropical vacations, and recent GAS abound, we decided to not advertise the recording of Episode 99. Although this show was mostly about the hosts, that didn't stop two additional guests, first time caller Douglas Willoughby and returning caller William Ponder from jumping in! We get things started with Paul's introduction to Doug who repaired his Nikon F4 and explains what went wrong. William follows with a discussion regarding Miranda cameras and the tale of a Miranda Automex III that he bought from Mike. We continue on with more Miranda discussion then pivot to Zeiss-Ikon Contax SLRs and other cameras from the Texas collection such as the KW Praktiflex and later Praktica cameras. Mike professes his love for the Contax SLRs shutter and the strange noises it makes. Later we pivot to traveling with cameras, and Anthony, Theo, and Paul all give their tips and shared experiences traveling with cameras and how to get your film hand checked at the airport. We talk about camera batteries, Stephen's journey of modifying his LEGO camera to look like a Leica which then of course turns into a discussion about actual Leicas including Anthony's crazy tale of how he acquired a Leica M2. Finally, we chat about recent GAS pickups, Theo brings up the Mamiya 7 AGAIN and then Stephen shows off a very strange camera called the Olympus Air A01 which is the same size as a teleconverter, but is an entirely self contained micro 4/3s interchangeable lens mirrorless digital camera. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. Can you believe it? The next episode will be number 100! Since May 2021, the Camerosity Podcast has proclaimed to be the world's first and only, open source film and digital podcast. Our show has kept that theme through most of those 100 episodes and the amount of feedback and engagement you all have shared with the hosts is humbling. For this, our centennial episode, we are opening the doors for anyone to call in, but we've extended invites to some of our favorite previous guests. I'd won't give out any names here, but I would be willing to bet if you were to guess, you'd get at least a couple right! We will record Episode 100 on Monday, October 20th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. Be sure you mark your calendars and hit up the Zoom link when it is posted and join us! In This Episode Paul Bought some Brand New Nikon F4s That Didn't Work and Doug Fixed Them / Common F4 Issues William Ponder Got a Miranda Automex III From Mike After Episode 97 Black Paint Mirandas / Theo Likes the Miranda Automex III Soligor Lenses / Many Were Made by Kowa / Anscomark M AIC Was Miranda's Importer in the United States Paul's Haul from the Texas Collection Early Contax SLRs / Black Biotars The Contax SLR Shutter is not Like Other SLRs The Sounds of the Contax Shutter Pentacon SLRs / The Zeiss-Ikon East and West German Lawsuit Theo's Choices for Japan / Mamiya 7 and Nikon AF600 Horseman Convertible 852 / Horseman Field Cameras / Horseman Stereo 3D Camera Anthony's Trip to Mexico / XRay Machine Toasts Anthony's Film XRay Shield Bags / TSA Tips Traveling Camera First Aid Kits / Other Travel Tips Challenges with Batteries on Film and Digital Cameras Stephen Turned a LEGO Creator Camera Into a Leica Anthony's Quest to Own a Leica M2 Reskinning and Repainting Cameras Doug Discusses the Weaknesses of the Pentax LX and Kowa Six Black Paint KW Praktiflex / Mamiya 7 with Pano Kit Minolta Maxxum 5000 and 650si KMZ Zenit 16 / Red Olympus XA2 and other XA Cameras Stephen Shows off the Tiny and Strange Olympus Air A01 Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. 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It's October, and a perfect time to return to the scary side of writer's vile.And so, TTDS returns to episode 368 of Tell The Damn Story, "Vampires, Culture and How Coogler."It's a multi-cultural trip into horror with guest writers Caseen Gaines and Steven Van Patten, along with Alex and Chris, discussing Ryan Coogler's "Sinner." Everyone has something they fear, but how we face it and represent it is telling.Enjoy the highlighted version of the larger episode. Grab Your Free "Turn Fear Into Fiction" Cheat SheetHave any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → Buy Me A Coffee!
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“Because every writer deserves permission to tell their story.”This week on Tell The Damn Story, we tackle the fears that keep too many writers silent. From rejection to self-doubt, we'll show you how to grant yourself the one thing every creative needs: permission to write. Join Alex and Chris as they share stories, strategies, and a few laughs on the road to writing beyond fear.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have.
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"Creative Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities in 2025"The dynamic duo of Chris and Alex dive headfirst into a topic that's more relevant—and contentious—than ever: Is free speech ever really free? In a landscape where creative expression feels increasingly scrutinized and satire itself comes under scrutiny, our co-hosts examine the pressures and pitfalls artists and writers face when tackling polarizing issues.Drawing on decades of personal and professional experience, Chris and Alex examine how the right to speak one's truth is shaped, restricted, and defended—sometimes all at once. The boys look back at pivotal moments in history, share stories from the worlds of late-night comedy, film, and literature, and unpack what's at stake for storytellers today.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have.
It has been a couple of weeks but the gang finally got back together to devote an entire episode to one of our favorite, and longest lived camera brands, the Ihagee Exakta. If you are familiar with the Exakta name, you probably know them as a maker of high end, but very quirky 35mm SLRs, however there were far more Exaktas produced in the 20th century using three different forms of film and nine different lens mounts. In Episode 98, the Camerosity Podcast hosts do their best to try and corral all those models and history into a single episode. Joining Anthony, Stephen, Paul, and Mike are returning and first time callers Daniel from Chicago, Eric Lorenz, Fernando Villava, Howard Sandler, Ira Cohen, Michael Boudreau, Mike Toppo, Pat Casey, and Phil Clark. We were unable to find an expert who could speak intelligently on the history and wide range of Exakta models made, so Mike did his best to cover the history, starting with how the company formed, and we go (mostly) in chronological order from the first 127 Vest Pocket Exaktas, the Night Exaktas, the early Kine Exaktas, into the Varex models, the redesigned VX1000 and Elbeflex models, and into the weeds with uncommon cameras like the Exakta Real, Exakta Twin TL, and some other Japanese and Chinese made models. In addition to the Ihagee Exakta, we also dedicate a bit of time to the Exakta's little brother, the Exa, covering that models strengths and weaknesses. We attempt to explain how the shutter on early Exas work, and Mike tells a story of a hard to find "System Exa" that's not even made by Ihagee at all. Many questions were asked with varying levels of good answers, including how many lens mounts can be found on an Exakta camera, how many different companies produced Exakta cameras, what is the best introduction to the Exakta lineup, and whether or not Exaktas are good for shooting or just for collecting. We even spend some time on the infamous Exaka with 400mm Kilfitt lens found in the Hollywood classic movie, Rear Window. And just to round it all off, we spend the end of the episode on the Topcon SLRs which use the Exakta mount, including whether all lenses are fully compatible between the two company's models. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. The last several episodes of the show have been wonderfully exciting and informational. We've had a huge number of guests, many of whom are first time callers who joined a long list of people who have contributed to this show. And while all the hosts enjoy chatting with all of you, we haven't had an episode to ourselves in a while, so for Episode 99, we are not taking any callers. We want to spend this time to get caught up on what we've been doing, share with you some of the private discussions we have behind closed doors, but mostly, we're looking for an episode that's easier to edit. Don't worry though, for the next, next episode, we hit triple digits, episode number 100. It gives me chills just typing that here. We will be looking for something special for our centennial episode and once we know what that is, and what date we are recording it, we will be sure to let you all know! Until then, Episode 99 will be recorded sometime in early October. In This Episode Exaktas Are an Accidental Collection / Mike Had Wanted to Do an Exakta Show with Hugo Ruys Did Ihagee Ever Make Their Own Lenses? / Canon Once Made a Lens Using the Exakta Mount Did Other Companies Make Cameras that Use the Exakta Mount? Topcon R / Mamiya Prismat / Tokiwa Seiki Firstflex 35 Differences Between a Night Exakta and a Regular Vest Pocket Exakta What is a "Kine Exakta"? / Identifying All the Different Exaktas / Mike Mirrors wrotniak.net Captain Jack's Exakta Website / Exakta Books and other Sites What is the Difference between Varex, VX, and non Varex? Paul's Tip for Cleaning an Exakta Ground Glass The Exakta VX1000 Signaled a Big Change in Exakta Design / Mike Thinks the VX1000 Is the Perfect First Exakta A Kickstarter to Revive the Elbaflex / The Real Elbaflex Using the Exakta's Film Cutter / Cassette to Cassette Film Transport / Exakta and Exa Take Up Spools Differences Between Exaktas and Exas The Ihagee Exa that Wasn't Made By Ihagee / System Exa / How Does the Shutter Work on the Exa? How Likely Are you to Find Working Exaktas and Exas? / Cloth Shutter Curtains What was the Lens and Camera Used in the Movie Rear Window? / Kilfitt Lenses / Adapting Exakta Lenses Olympus Made a 4cm f/3.5 Zuiko Lens in Exakta Mount / Exa and Exaktas Advance Film Opposite of Each Other It's Spelled Ihagee, not Jhagee or Thagee The Horizontal and Vertical Exakta 66 Medium Format SLRs The Exakta Real Was an Attempt to Re-Launch the Exakta With More Modern Features Exakta Twin TL and Twin TL 42 / How Many Lens Mounts Can Be Found on Exakta Cameras? Are Exaktas Good for Shooting or Just for Collectors? / The Exakta Self-Timer and Slow Speed Escapement Do Topcon SLRs Have the Same Mount as the Exakta? / Lens Compatibility Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/
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Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons are at it again. This time, they sit down with the immensely talented Rebecca Cuthbert. In this engaging episode, they discuss the triumphs and trials of aspiring writers, delve into the nuances of creativity, and explore the vibrant world of poetry. Rebecca shares insights into her latest projects, including her upcoming book, 'The Hauntings Back Home,' and reveals how small press publishing allows unparalleled creative freedom. Whether you're an emerging writer or a seasoned author, this episode offers invaluable tips to navigate your writing journey. Check out Undertaker BooksHave any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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Writing Fiction, Monsters, and Industry Icons Can Be A Challenge!In this episode, co-hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons welcome Jim Beard, a prolific writer known for his work in various genres, including horror, pop culture, and pulp fiction. Jim discusses his latest projects, including his soon-to-be-released novel 'Shutter Stories: Corpus Vile,' which explores pulp horror. They also delve into the influence and legacy of comic book legend Jack Kirby, celebrating his work through Jim's book 'Jack of All Comics.' Additionally, Jim shares insights on his creative process, collaboration experiences, and the importance of versatility in writing. Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with valuable lessons and a deep dive into the world of writing and comics!Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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It's How To Mash Horror, Noir Detectives, and Social Commentary from the Past About the Present. In this monstrous episode, co-hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan welcome prolific storyteller Teal James Glenn for a wide-ranging conversation that explores his award-nominated book, Not Born of Woman. It's Teel's unique take on reimagining the classic Frankenstein's monster as a private eye navigating the moral and social complexities of 1930s New York.Teal shares tales from his journey through mystery and horror conventions, the trials and triumphs of recovering from serious health challenges, his relentless pursuit of the next great story, and so much more. Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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How A Graphic Novel Can Tell A Tale of Wonder, Giant Guinea Pigs, And Immigration Flying solo this week, cohost Alex Simmons is joined by Angela Hsieh, a talented artist and writer whose lifelong love of drawing animals led to her debut graphic novel, Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology.Angela opens up about her winding path from a science-focused student to editorial illustration at NPR, all the way to landing a two-book deal with HarperCollins. She shares the real stories behind the scenes—creative breakthroughs, setbacks, the realities of working with agents, and the power of infusing your own heritage and experiences into your work.Whether you're an aspiring writer or just curious about the making of a graphic novel, Angela's insights and honest advice are sure to inspire. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, persistence, and telling the damn story that only you can tell.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
An epidemic has swept Camerosity HQ along with a large swath of the camera collector groups. It seems a cheap Chinese toy camera has made its way into the homes of all of us and resulted in us sharing images from it online. Have we gone mad? Do you dream of tiny TLRs at night? In Episode 97 we tackle the controversial Chuzhao mini-TLR digital camera. This $35 camera available worldwide through Amazon and Alibaba is selling like crazy now and each of the hosts ask our listeners what their thoughts are on it. In addition to Chuzhao talk, we spend a good portion of the show on a completely unrelated topic, which is what to do with your cameras when you die. Mike and Paul both share their stories of picking up large estates of vintage cameras and what we ended up doing with them. If you think the prospect of being asked to tackle a 4500 piece collection sounds awesome, you should definitely listen to this episode as we have some thoughts on what its like. Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike are returning callers A.J. Gentile, Ed Gabe, Greg McCreash, Ira Cohen, Larry Effler, Pat Casey, Phil Clark, Will Pinkham, and first time callers Doug Doyle, Rob Latimer, and William Ponder. In addition to Chuzhao and Camera Estate talk, Ira shares some selections from his tiny TLR collection including a couple rare Hit film models, Paul shares his thoughts on what you should do in preparation for what happens to your collection after you die, Mike briefly talks about an uncommon 1950s 35mm SLR called the Tokiwa Seiki Pentaflex, and Rob shares his thoughts on the Zeiss-Ikon Super Nettar. Meet Paul and Mike: If you are in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, September 6th, come to the Ohio Camera Swap at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati/West Chester and say hi to us. Both Paul and I will have a lot of Miranda cameras to sell! Who knows, maybe even some other Camerosity Podcast regulars will show up as well. While you're there, maybe you can buy something from us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode we are devoting a whole show to the Ihagee Exakta and Exa cameras. As one of the earliest 35mm SLRs and also one of the most successful, millions of Exakta cameras were made over several decades of the 20th century, so there are a great deal of them to talk about. As usual, we'll cover some history about the brand, go over their use, and cover some of the more interesting or collectible models. If we have time, we will even cover the "other" Exaktas like the Exakta Real and the Pentacon produced RTL1000. Will we stay on track or end up finally discussing large format? You'll only know if you turn into Episode 98 which will be recorded on Monday, September 8th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. In This Episode Everyone Lost their Minds and Bought a Chuzhao / Many Chuzhao Resellers are Scams / Beware Where You Buy! The Chuzhao is Only Worth it if You get it for the Equivalent of USD$40 or Less / Hacking the Chuzhao Blown Out Highlights / The Chuzhao Is Great for Children or for Having Fun / Battery Life Small Cameras Like the Chuzhao Break Down Barriers when Photographing People Ira Cohen Has Many Other Really Small TLRs / Babyflex, Museflex, and Gemflex / Japanese Hit Film Cameras Constructor and Blackbird Camera / Other Toy Cameras / Lego 3-in-1 Camera 5 Years Ago, Paul Picked Up a 4500 Piece Collection Why Do Some Collectors Have Multiples of the Same Camera Mike Goes to Texas to Get a Large Miranda Collection The Many Variations of the Vest Pocket Kodak Camera / World War I Soldier's Camera Ira Has Negative Niches in His Collection Inheriting a Large Collection is Fun But Overwhelming Advice On What Should Happen With Your Collection After You Die / Tell Someone / Keep Records / Don't Lie How Do You Sell High Value Cameras from a Collection? Mike Recommends Shipping Large Collections with U-Haul U-Boxes Packing Cameras / Estimating the Value of a Collection More Tips for Preparing Your Collection For After Your Demise Tokiwa Seiki Pentaflex / Zeiss-Ikon Super-Nettel / Donating Cameras Yashicaflex TLRs / Do You Get More Satisfaction Getting an Image from a More Difficult Camera? Coated vs Uncoated Lenses / The Non-Rangefinder Version of the Kodak 35 / Canon VI-T Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/
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Remember the old days of the internet when you went to a website from your bookmarks, read an article or review or essay or story, and then made your way down to the comments, where a rational and considerate discussion was happening? Then, one day, people started trying to have the FIRST comment in the comment section by commenting "First!" And from there, maybe literally everything about the internet and society started going to... heck... Join us as we talk about "First" or "First Post," and wax philosophical about what the internet used to be, and what it has done to us all. Plus, there's a MouthGarf Report and I See What You Did There!Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor's music!Next time: First Comedy Central Presents
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When the world feels overwhelming, it's easy for writers to freeze up, shut down, or lose faith in their creative voice. In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and Chris talk honestly about how to push through writer's block when fear, frustration, or negativity weigh heavy on your shoulders.We explore how writing can act as an emotional release, why creative expression matters most in troubling times, and the simple, practical steps you can take to keep putting words on the page—even when the world feels like it's closing in.Whether you're a novelist, screenwriter, or just someone trying to get your story out, this conversation is a reminder: your words matter, and the act of writing can be your strongest survival skill.Overcoming Writer's Block Guide (one-sheet)Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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Here it is! Another fun-fact-tips-filled episode of Tell The Damn Story! Today, hosts Chris and Alex are joined by two of their favorite returning guests and accomplished writers, Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson. Together, they dive into the wild world of writing—spanning comics, graphic novels, and original fiction—and share candid insights on navigating creative collaborations, writing for established IPs like Vampirella and Hellboy, and the whirlwind that is San Diego Comic Con.Tom and Jeannine walk us through the ups and downs of tackling well-loved characters, overcoming the infamous imposter syndrome, and finding their voices in new spaces. They discuss the challenges and rewards of pitching, the realities of professional rejection, and the thrill (and intimidation) of adding their mark to iconic franchises.Plus, we get a first look at their original novella, Neera: A Constance Evermore Story, arriving this September, and hear some behind-the-scenes tales from their latest Comic Con adventure—networking, pitching, and navigating the overwhelming world of fandom.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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In this Summer Short episode of Tell The Damn Story, co-hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons dive into the triumphs and challenges that writers face—whether you're just starting or struggling to cross the finish line. In this special Q&A installment, a summer tradition for the show, Chris and Alex tackle a lineup of real questions from aspiring and emerging writers, covering everything from transforming vague ideas into complete stories to finding your unique voice, balancing action with emotion, pacing your narrative, and knowing when your story is truly ready to share.Through personal anecdotes, sharp insights, and a healthy dose of encouragement (plus a few laughs along the way), Chris and Alex break down the writing process into actionable advice you can use right away. So whether you're blocked, stuck in endless rewrites, or unsure what makes your work stand out, this episode's got practical strategies and inspiration to help you, well… tell your own damn story. TTDS ep 298: Doug Manx InterviewHave any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
If there ever was an episode that epitomizes the concept of the "first and only open source film and digital photography podcast" it is this episode! We started off with the idea of devoting a large part of it to AGFA, makers of Rodinal, Karat film, and a large number of really cool cameras from the mid 20th century. From the moment we got started, we immediately got off topic and wouldn't come back to AGA until an hour into the recording. Never fret, but in the shortened time we covered Germany's version of Kodak, we covered a lot of ground. Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike are returning callers A.J. Gentile, Fernando Villava from Germany, Mike Litwin, Pat Casey, Will Pinkham, and first time callers David Palumbo and Zack Lothamer. From the moment the show got started, we feel down the Kodak Instamatic (type 126) wormhole, discussing a large number of Instamatic cameras, what kinds of films can be used in 126 cameras today, the Fakmatic 3D printed adapter, and other oddball cameras. We meander around, somehow winding up on the Ricoh GXR Interchangeable module digital camera, and Anthony's love for Kodak 5220XT Film. When we finally get into the world of AGFA, we discuss some of the group's favorite films like AGFA Professional Pan 25, APX25, HDC 100, Scala, and AGFA's original AGFAColor film from the 1930s. Eventually, we get into AGFA GAS with some really cool cameras like the Parat and Optima Parat half frame cameras, the cool twin lens Flexilette and Optima Reflex, the large orange button AGFAs like the Optima 1035 and 1535, the Optima Electronic Flash, Ambi Silette, and the Selectaflex SLR. By far, the most time is dedicated to the postwar AGFA Karat rangefinder with the split image viewfinder, which Mike says is the best rangefinder camera for people with terrible vision. Sprinkled throughout the show we answer questions about how long expired film can be used when refrigerated, what is a recommendation for a good entry into 6x9 cameras, and some warnings about not trying to repair the Zeiss-Ikon Contaflex SLR. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you! Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show. We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, the entire Camerosity Podcast crew went crazy over a $35 Chinese digital camera. Each of us bought the same camera and played with it for a couple of weeks in an effort to see what happens if expectations are low enough, can you really enjoy a toy camera? In addition, Mike has now gone on two treks across the country to move large collections of cameras, and he has some thoughts (here is a preview, if you are a collector, don't die!) Of course, if anything is certain, is that nothing is certain and Episode 96 is a perfect example where we might plan on talking about one thing and end up on something else. Will we stay on track or end up finally discussing large format? You'll only know if you turn into Episode 97 which will be recorded on Monday, August 18th at 7pm Central Daylight Time and 8pm Eastern Daylight Time. In This Episode Asking David About the Mysterious Curtain on Bronica S2 Backs / Other Cameras with Curtain Dark Slides / Mamiya Six Koni-Omega Rapids / Bronica Lenses / Dave Ditched His Bronica for a Hasselblad 500CM Kodak Instamatic Type 126 Cameras / Olympus Quickmatic / Bell & Howell Autoload 342 Fakmatic 126 Adapter / Using 35mm Film in Instamatic Cameras Magic Cubes vs Flash Cubes / Motor Driven Instamatic Cameras Verichrome Pan is Your Best Bet for Using Original 126 Film Today / Rolleiflex SL26 SLR Theo Wants an "I'm Back" for 126 Cameras / Ricoh GXR Interchangeable Sensor Digital Camera / Horseman Convertible How Long Can Expired Film Be Stored Frozen or Refrigerated? / Does Slower Film Last Longer? Anthony Loves Shooting Expired Eastman 5220XT Film Slide Film Ages Poorly / Some Films Degrade Even After Being Developed Anthony Loves AGFA HDC 100 Color Film / AGFA Pan Professional 25 / APX25 AGFAColor Color Film from the 1930s / Other AGFA Films / Ultra 50 and Scala Developing Early Slide Film Required You to Expose the Developing Film to Light What is Stand Developing? / Benzotriazole / Mike Has Tried All Kinds of HC-110 We Finally Talk About AGFA Cameras / Anthony only Has an AGFA Pioneer The AGFA Optima 1535 Looks Kinda Like the Plaubel Makina 67 / Optima Sensor AGFA Flexilettte and Optima Reflex 35mm TLRs Some AGFA Cameras Using the Film Advance Lever to Rewind the Film More About the Flexilette / Mike Loves the AGFA Selectaflex Don't Bother Trying to Repair the Zeiss-Ikon Contaflex SLR AGFA Ambi Silette / AGFA Parat I / Mike Raves About the AGFA Karat The 6x6 AGFA Isolette and Ansco Speedexes are Great Affordable Medium Format Folders What is a Recommendation for a Good 6x9 Folder? / Voigtländer Bessa The AGFA Compact Electronic Was the Last AGFA Camera Made in Germany Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. 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Here we are with another episode of Tell The Damn Story, the podcast that dives deep into the ups and downs every writer faces—whether you're a newbie putting pen to paper for the first time, or a seasoned pro grappling with self-doubt. This week, cohosts Alex and Chris take on one of the trickiest obstacles in any creative journey: self-rejection.Drawing from personal stories, sharp insights, and advice from fellow writers, they break down what self-rejection really means, why it happens to all creatives (not just writers!), and—most importantly—how to shut down those inner critics that tell you your ideas aren't worth exploring. You'll hear practical tips for letting your writing “suck” in those messy early drafts, how to separate self-editing from self-rejection, and actionable steps to push past the nagging urge to toss your story before it's even begun.So grab your notebook, listen in, and, as Chris and Alex say, don't self-reject—go tell your damn story!Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
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