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A weekly podcast with creators Curt Mega, Kim Whalen and Mike Tobias, exploring the art of storytelling with retrospectives on films and stories new and old, examining their impact, their legacy and their lessons and applying them to the world today. Each episode we will take a deep dive into stories across a wide variety of genres and mediums to gain better insight and understanding into how the stories we tell shape our lives, impact our culture and transform our world. Special guests and in-depth conversations about the creative process and the art of storytelling. New episodes every Monday. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast or wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also find all episodes at www.storymatterspodcast.com
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Oscars 2021 with Joey Richter! from 2021-04-24T09:50:29
Joey Richter joins me for our annual Oscars roundtable as we talk about the films that marked the surreal, bizarre and crazy year that was 2020.
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Project Create: Back on Track Pt. 1 from 2020-11-16T02:50:11
Every few months I host an interactive art collaboration called Project Create where Patrons from my Patreon create artwork based on a prompt that I share. This most recent prompt was <...
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It's a Warbler Reunion! OH YEAH! from 2020-05-29T01:31:28
In this special installment of the podcast, my Warbler bros, Riker Lynch, Dominic Tracy, Jon Hall, Telly Leung, Eddy Martin, Brock Baker and Tim Davis join me to reflect on our time working on G...
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Continuing to Cope from 2020-04-09T02:01:41
This week on the podcast, we discuss strategies to cope during this crazy and uncertain time. From baking, to watching dystopian films, to setting small, realistic and achievable goals, we have ...
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Advice Corner: Overcoming Creative Roadblocks! from 2020-03-31T00:58:58
In this Advice Corner episode, we tackle the obstacle of CREATIVE ROADBLOCKS! How do you navigate around them before they become insurmountable? Then, a bonus radio-play sketch from my January W...
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Coping in the Midst of Chaos from 2020-03-20T00:16:09
It's a strange, scary and chaotic time right now. This week, in the wake of the coronavirus that has engulfed every aspect of society and culture as we know it, we discuss strategies for coping ...
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Advice Corner: How to stay creatively focused when life gets crazy! from 2020-02-14T21:54:08
In this month's ADVICE CORNER, we tackle the question: "How are you able to keep yourself focused on current projects and see them all the way through?". How do we overcome creative roadblocks w...
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The 2020 Academy Awards Spectacular with Joey Richter! from 2020-02-03T23:24:30
Joey Richter (from Tin Can Brothers, Team Starkid, Jesse on Disney Channel and more) joins us for the 4th year in a row for our 2020 ACADEMY AWARDS OSCAR SPECTACULAR! ...
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The Future of Theatre with Vijay Nazareth from Pixel Playhouse! from 2020-01-26T04:03:17
Vijay Nazareth, creator of Pixel Playhouse and AVbyte , joins us on this week's episode to talk about the FUTURE OF THEATRE! How does theatre adapt for the digital ag...
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The Future of Filmmaking from 2020-01-13T00:30:41
Where will the next decade of filmmaking take us? How will technology and A.I. affect the creative process and what will its impact be on storytellers and creators? In this episode, we take a lo...
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Advice Corner: Dealing with CRITICISM&The Wedding from Hell! from 2020-01-08T22:14:35
In this month's ADVICE CORNER episode, we tackle the question; How do you deal with feedback and criticism, both positive and negative, in a way that is useful to your own creative process? The...
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The Decade in Retrospect - Pt. 2 from 2019-12-30T16:56:33
We discuss the media, stories and events that defined the decade, both for us on a personal level and on a cultural and global level. From The Social Network, to Game of Thrones Listen
Bonus Episode - The Rise of Skywalker! from 2019-12-23T20:17:27
Curt and Kim react to the most recent Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker, and share their thoughts and perspective on whether or not the film is a worthy end to the Skywalker Saga. T...
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The Decade in Retrospect - Pt. 1 from 2019-12-16T10:04:11
We talk candidly about what lessons we've learned along the way as artists and storytellers over the past ten years in Los Angeles. For all three of us, the beginning of this decade marked a hug...
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Revisionist Storytelling: The Bigger Idea from 2019-08-27T22:35:04
In this episode, we explore the definition of poetry, duality in storytelling and examine four different approaches to revisionism in creating historical fiction.
Revisionist Storytelling: What is the moral responsibility of "getting it right"? from 2019-08-18T20:50:41
Curt, Mike and Kim dive into the world of revisionist storytelling, starting with Quentin Tarantino's newest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. What is the moral responsibility of the ...
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Ty Simpkins from Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man 3, Jurassic World and more! from 2019-05-07T23:16:21
Ty Simpkins (Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man 3, Jurassic World, Insidious, The Nice Guys and more) joins us to talk about his...
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How do you make a character's death really count? (non-spoiler reaction to Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones: The Long Night followed by spoiler conversation!) from 2019-05-01T09:26:54
How do you make a character death really count? In the wake of Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones: The Long Night, we break down the question of how to go ...
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Are spoilers ruining stories or actually making them better? from 2019-04-22T09:46:55
In the wake of spoiler leaks surrounding Avengers: End Game, Game of Thrones and even Star Wars, does science actually prove that spoilers are a good thing in helping ...
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Does water cooler conversation end with Game of Thrones? from 2019-04-15T19:43:30
As the final season of Game of Thrones begins to roll, we ask the question; Does the show mark the end of the water cooler conversation as we know it? Has the binge-watching model changed the wa...
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Should creators change the way they tell stories based on the Internet? (GUEST: Corey Lubowich from Tin Can Brothers&Starkid) from 2019-04-04T00:42:18
Corey Lubowich (Tin Can Brothers, Starkid) joins us to talk about how internet criticism affects the creative process and shares some personal insights on how fandom and audience intera...
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Are expectations ruining the way we watch movies? / Jordan Peele's "Us" spoiler discussion! from 2019-03-27T09:57:29
Are expectations ruining the way we watch movies? In this episode of the podcast, we explore what sort of films were impacted by negative reviews but have come to be fan favorites in hindsight, ...
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Is the Internet spoiling the way we talk about... everything? / J.K. Rowling backlash from 2019-03-20T06:08:15
We wade into the controversial waters of the recent J.K. Rowling backlash and examine what sort of authority creators have over their own work once it...
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Introducing Imagined Life from 2019-03-16T08:59:39
Each episode of Imagined Life takes you on an immersive journey into the life of a world-famous person. It’ll be someone you may think you know, or even admire. You’ll get clues to your identity...
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Is Rotten Tomatoes spoiling the way we talk about movies? from 2019-03-12T06:45:12
Curt, Kim and Mike brave the sea of internet trolls to examine the function of movie review sites like Rotten Tomatoes and explore their impact on the filmgoing experience. We also explore the v...
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Oscars 2019 with Joey Richter! from 2019-02-27T01:33
Story Matters alum Joey Richter returns for the 3rd year to take a deep dive into THE ACADEMY AWARDS! We break down the wins and losses, the snubs and successes, and we ask the question... what ...
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Are the Oscars still culturally relevant? from 2019-02-19T09:36:10
We break down the ups and downs of the 2019 Academy Awards as we ask the question... In the age of the streaming video and niche fandom, do the Academy Awards still hold the power and relevance ...
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What is the impact of winning an Oscar? from 2019-02-04T10:33:41
In this episode of the podcast, we react to the 2019 SAG Awards and explore what it could mean for the current Oscar race. Then we continue our exploration of awards season by asking th...
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What Makes a Best Picture Anyways? from 2019-01-29T04:17:36
In this episode of the podcast, we react to the 2019 Oscar nominations and then take a deep dive into recent Best-Picture winners with film retrospectives on Spotlight, Moonlight Listen
Do Awards Even Matter? from 2019-01-21T21:40:20
In this episode of the podcast, Curt, Kim and Mike tackle the age-old question of... DO AWARDS EVEN MATTER?! We break down the differences between some of the major awards shows and begin our ex...
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2018 Favorite Films&Disney December Recap! from 2019-01-15T09:05:40
In this first episode of 2019, we talk resolutions, setting creative intentions for the new year, the films that most impacted us in 2018 and we finish off our exploration of the Disney Remake w...
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Mary Poppins&Mary Poppins Returns! from 2018-12-27T07:57:44
In our third entry of our Disney December, we take a look at the 1964 classic Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke and compare it to 2018’s Mary Poppins Re...
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Cinderella&The Jungle Book from 2018-12-17T08:19:01
We continue Disney December on the podcast with a Disney double feature, exploring the 1950 animated classic Cinderella compared to the 2015 live action remake directed by Kenneth Brana...
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Beauty and the Beast from 2018-12-11T06:33:51
We kick off DISNEY DECEMBER with an in depth exploration of the 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast and compare and contrast it to the 2017 live action remake starring Emma Watso...
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Amadeus (GUEST: Jon Cozart) from 2018-11-27T21:14:10
Jon Cozart joins the show to take a deep dive with us into the world of Amadeus, the 1984 Academy Award winning musical biopic directed by Milos Forman about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ...
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Thanksgiving Throwback - 'Twas The Day of Black Friday! from 2018-11-22T19:33:49
We've all been there. The crowds. The grabbing hands. The pushing. The shoving. It's the most American of all the holidays... yep, it's BLACK FRIDAY!
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Ray / The Cinematic Legacy of Ray Charles from 2018-11-19T18:48:30
In episode 48 of the podcast, we have an honest and candid conversation about the struggle to prioritize creativity when life and work seem to constantly to get in the way. Then, we continue our...
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Walk the Line / The Cinematic Legacy of Johnny Cash (+ bonus film Walk Hard) from 2018-11-12T11:55:08
Curt, Kim, and Mike, along with special guest Eric Carroll, continue their exploration of the MUSICAL BIOPIC with an in-depth retrospective on the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line starr...
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Bohemian Rhapsody / The Cinematic Legacy of Freddie Mercury from 2018-11-05T10:51:15
We launch our November exploration of the MUSICAL BIOPIC genre by taking a deep dive into Bohemian Rhapsody, the Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic from 20th Century Fox. We also a...
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Story Matters OVERHAUL and Halloween 2018 Watch Recommendations! from 2018-10-29T09:29:14
We are OVERHAULING THE SHOW in a major way and are very excited to share the details about this new format with you in this episode. We also discuss our ongoing creative projects, examine the th...
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Summer of Sequels and the Demise of MoviePass! from 2018-09-21T20:15:24
In this episode of the podcast, we take a look back on the summer movies of 2018 and the films that most impacted us, disappointed us, excited us and made us fall in love with the cin...
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What I Did For Love (GUEST: Wesam Keesh) from 2018-09-10T08:31:42
In this episode, Curt, Mike and Kim sit down with actor Wesam Keesh (MTV's Awkward, ABC's For the People and more) to tackle the recent headline news of The Cosby Show's Geoffrey Owens'...
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The Dark Knight 10 Year Anniversary! from 2018-07-24T00:00:16
It's the 10 year anniversary of Christopher Nolan's genre changing super hero crime drama The Dark Knight! In this episode, Curt, Kim, Mike and Eric take a deep dive into the 2nd instal...
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? from 2018-07-11T10:03:38
We take a look at the life and legacy of Fred Rogers and break down our reactions and thoughts to Morgan Neville's latest documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor, an in depth lo...
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The Incredibles and Incredibles 2! from 2018-06-16T09:40:12
In this SUPER episode of the podcast, we take a look back at Pixar's groundbreaking 2004 film The Incredibles to discuss what influences it's had on the superhero ge...
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Toxic Tribalism in Fandom, The Last Jedi backlash, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Hereditary and remembering Anthony Bourdain from 2018-06-11T08:32:12
In this SUPER-SIZED episode of the podcast, Eric Carroll joins Curt and Mike to remember the amazing storytelling that Anthony Bourdain brought to the world. We also talk about the in...
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Podcast of the Caribbean! from 2018-06-03T23:30:23
In this episode of the podcast, Curt, Kim and Mike reflect on their vacation travels throughout the Caribbean and South America and see what stories inspired/impacted them during their adventure...
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From Autopilot to Manual from 2018-05-19T06:09:06
In this episode, the conversation continues with our "Story Matters Film Retrospective"! We take a look at Mike's film choice with LA Confidential and its ex...
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Choosing to Acknowledge the Problem from 2018-05-13T07:42:57
Please welcome new co-hosts Kim Whalen (@itskimwhalen) and Mike Tobias (@miketobias) to the show! In this first episode of the new format of Story Matters, join Curt, Mike and Kim as they take a...
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The Lone Ranger and His Magical Cape! from 2018-05-06T08:17:14
In this episode, I take you back to the first time I donned a costume and became The Texas Ranger, hero of the Wild West. Along my journey into my past, I rediscover the power of embodying a cha...
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Bonus Episode! Avengers Infinity War: The Midnight Premiere! from 2018-05-03T05:30:31
In this special bonus radio play episode of the podcast, David is in WAY over his head on a first date with date Zoe, a comic-book super-fan and cosplay aficionado, at the midnight premiere of A...
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The Art of Thoughtfulness from 2018-04-10T12:23:40
We live in a world of instant connection. The fact that we can share our thoughts and ideas with millions of people all over the world with the tap of a fingertip is an incredible and miraculous...
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Bonus Ep: Oscars Recap! from 2018-03-05T22:07:28
In this special POST-OSCARS episode of the podcast, Curt recaps the 2018 Academy Awards, discussing all the big wins and what made this Academy Award's show stand out from year's past...
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Oscars 2018 with Joey Richter! Academy Awards discussion on Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, The Shape of Water, The Post, Phantom Thread, Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, and Get Out and Best Director nominees! from 2018-03-02T13:21:12
In this special OSCARS EPISODE, Joey Richter (Tin Can Brothers, Starkid) joins me once again to talk all things Academy Awards and share our takes on this year's nine nominees (Three ...
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Impossibilities Can Happen (GUEST: Re'Sean Pates) from 2018-02-25T05:03:24
In this second part of my conversation with singer, actor, dancer and renaissance man Re'Sean Pates, he takes us back to his small town roots of Toney, Alabama and tells the tale of his surprisi...
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Weathering the Storm of Disappointment (GUEST: Re'Sean Pates) from 2018-02-18T10:41:50
In this episode of Story Matters, I sit down with my Warbler Brother Re'Sean Pates! A singer, dancer, actor, and artist extraordinaire, Re'Sean is a diverse and multifaceted artist who embraces ...
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Valentine's Day! from 2018-02-14T23:23:21
This VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE of Story Matters is all about THE "L" WORD! Love! Romance! Passion! But not in the way you might think... The creative process of storytelling is very much a mirror ...
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The Inconvenience of Opportunity from 2018-02-05T10:09:38
Sometimes, the opportunity and success we chase after comes at a price. How much are we willing to sacrifice to live out our dreams? How much are we willing to inconvenience ourselves? Are we p...
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The New Year's Resolution Zone! from 2017-12-31T12:07:25
It's the ONE year anniversary of Story Matters! I am so grateful for your incredible support over the past year. On this special New Year's Eve anniversary episode, Kim Whalen joins m...
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CHRISTMAS EPISODE: Miracle on the 34th Aisle! from 2017-12-25T08:24:19
In this special CHRISTMAS EPISODE, get into the spirit with "Miracle on the 34th Aisle" - an original audio play followed by a special Christmas poem! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF... FILMING, DEADLINES AND PROJECTS! from 2017-12-19T12:46:02
Due to the craziness of December, I've had to step away from the podcast for a few week's due to filming new projects, auditions and writing deadlines! But I will be back in 2018 with a whole ne...
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Bonus Ep: 'TWAS THE DAY OF BLACK FRIDAY! from 2017-11-25T02:10:19
Black Friday. A time of joy... love... and fist-fights over Tickle-Me-Elmos. Enjoy this original poem written by Curt Mega and performed by Curt and podcast favorite ...
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Bonus Ep: SAVING THANKSGIVING! from 2017-11-23T13:48:56
In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode/ original radio play, join Grandpa Henry as he regales you with tales of family, food and... THE RUSSIAN MOB?! This story was written alongside my ama...
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Sessions with my Imaginary Therapist from 2017-11-13T13:30:41
Fame! Failure! Zac Efron's abs?! In this episode of Story Matters, I sit down with my imaginary therapist to share my neuroses, my fears and my failures and ask what it means to be a ...
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Bonus Ep: The Wifi is Down!!! (original story) from 2017-11-02T10:27:32
In this special bonus episode, I bring on special guest Kim Whalen to bring an improvised story to life written by some of my amazing Patreon backers! This month, we tackle the most horrifying t...
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The Art of Horror! (GUEST: Eric Carroll) from 2017-10-27T04:59:04
In this SPOOKY episode of Story Matters Podcast, I sit down with Kim Whalen and Eric Carroll to talk about the art of horror films! We talk about what defines a horror film and what kind of stor...
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Leigh Lahav Pt. 2 from 2017-10-16T04:11:17
Part 2 of my conversation with animator/creator Leigh Lahav. We talk about how she developed her specific style as an artist, her taste in parody and comedy and the changing tid...
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Leigh Lahav Pt. 1 from 2017-10-07T23:37:22
In this part 1 of 2 episodes, I sit down with artist/animator Leigh Lahav to talk about her journey as an animator/artist coming from Israel to Los Angeles, the challenges that ...
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Bonus Episode: BusOcalypse&Molly Kate Tracy! from 2017-10-01T11:06:35
A special episode of Story Matters! In the first part of this week's episode, I present to you a tale of comedy and horror in BusOcalypse! Written and created in part with my amazing Patron back...
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Lauren Lopez Pt. 2 from 2017-09-25T03:15:44
In this 2nd and final part of my conversation with actor Lauren Lopez (Starkid, Poe Party, Spies are Forever and more!) we talk about her experience being apart of a i...
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Lauren Lopez Pt. 1 from 2017-09-18T09:11:19
In this part 1 of 2 episodes, I sit down with Lauren Lopez to talk about her journey from dancer to musical theatre, to college, to Starkid to LA and all the ups and downs in-between. We also ta...
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Roman Holiday from 2017-09-11T10:14:49
Welcome back to Story Matters! In this first episode of Season 2, Kim Whalen joins me to recap our summer holiday through Italy, France and Spain and the stories and culture we experienced while...
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Bonus Ep: The Case of the KGB Mammoth from 2017-08-04T22:34:46
In this special bonus episode, I bring on special guest Kim Whalen to bring an improvised story to life written by some of my amazing Patreon backers! Every month, we do a group chat and write a...
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The Great White Way Pt. 2 from 2017-07-01T12:26:46
In this special part 2 of 2 season finale of Story Matters Podcast, I take you back through my journey auditioning for Newsies on Broadway, the relationships I made along the way and why I am fe...
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William J. Stribling from 2017-06-20T10:14:52
In this week's episode, I sit down with William J. Stribling (director of Shipwrecked Comedy's Poe Party and so much more) to talk about his creative process from writing to directing to editing...
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The Great White Way Pt. 1 from 2017-06-13T22:15:10
In this special part 1 of 2 episodes, I take you back through my journey of traveling to New York City for my very first Broadway audition - my childhood dream role of Jack Kelly in the original...
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Shashona Brooks&Tommy Statler from Just Say Yes from 2017-05-29T10:47:40
In this week's episode, I sit down with Shashona Brooks & Tommy Statler to talk about their upcoming ALL FEMALE production of Shakepeare's The Tempest at the Hollywood Fringe Festival! ...
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The Impossible Dream from 2017-05-22T11:16:45
In this episode, I go back in time to figure out how I became WHAT I am. On this journey, I revisit the theatre where I grew up (Creative Arts Theatre & School in Arlington Texas), the very firs...
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Bonus Ep: Mistakes, Mayhem&Madness! from 2017-05-14T13:00
Having doused my computer in water (accidentally, mind you) and needing to abruptly delay my planned episode last minute, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to talk about how to dea...
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Corey Lubowich from 2017-05-07T10:14:23
In this episode, I sit down with Corey Lubowich from Tin Can Brothers and Team Starkid, to talk about his journey as an artist from growing up perform...
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Revenge of the Understudy! from 2017-04-30T23:23:51
In this newest storytelling episode, I go back to my childhood in search of the moment when I started to become who I now am. Was it my adventures in space as the most famous astronaut in the wo...
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Michael Hitchcock from 2017-04-23T18:05:18
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing actor, writer, producer and improviser Michael Hitchcock (Glee, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Bridesmaids, Waiting for Guffman<...
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Telly Leung from 2017-04-14T08:15:19
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Telly Leung (Broadway: In Transit, Allegiance, Godspell, Rent, Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures Listen
Eric Carroll from 2017-04-07T04:07:39
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Eric Carroll (Alex Brody in Buffering, photographer extraordinaire and my co-writer/co-director of my feature film project POV) to talk about our ...
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Lili Froehlich&Madison Mitchell from Broadway's CATS from 2017-04-02T09:49:14
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Lili Froehlich and Madison Mitchell from the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS and talk about the realit...
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Kathryn Gallagher from 2017-03-26T07:23:31
In this episode, I sit down with actress, singer, songwriter Kathryn Gallagher to talk about her work in the recent Broadway revival of Deaf West's Spring Awakening! From a tiny theatre in LA al...
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Joey Richter from 2017-03-19T10:35:53
In this episode, I sit down with actor, writer, creator, comedian and producer Joey Richter (Starkid: A Very Potter Musical, Starship, Me and My Dick, Trail to Oregon a...
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Titus Makin from 2017-03-12T10:40:54
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, actor, singer and songwriter Titus Makin (Fox's Glee, ABC Family/Freeform's Pretty Little Liars, ABC's Grey's Anatomy,...
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Females in Film with Kim Whalen from 2017-03-09T21:04:02
Hashtag Blessed Pt. 3 from 2017-03-05T10:58:37
In this third and final part of the Podcast story series Hashtag Blessed, chronicling my journey of moving to Los Angeles and being cast on the TV show Glee, I talk about the experience...
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Oscars 2017 Wrap-Up&Reflection! from 2017-02-28T09:10:36
In this special BONUS episode, I talk about the 2017 Oscar wins and what it means to me for film and storytelling as a whole.
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Oscars 2017 with Joey Richter from 2017-02-26T06:28:55
In this episode, I sit down Joey Richter (Starkid, Tin Can Brothers, Henry Danger, Jessie, School of Thrones, Muzzled the Musical, I Ship It, Spies are Forever) to talk about the 2017 Oscar Best...
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Broadway&Storytelling through theatre with Tessa Netting from 2017-02-19T09:04:10
In this special Broadway-themed bonus episode of the podcast, I sit down with the awesome Tessa Netting (Broadway's Billy Elliot, Bunk'd, YouTube) for a special bonus episode to talk about Broad...
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Mary Kate Wiles from 2017-02-12T10:47:54
In this episode, I sit down with the fiercely talented Mary Kate Wiles (Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Edgar Allan Poe’s Murder Mystery Party, Spies are Forever, I Ship It, School of Thrones,...
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Hashtag Blessed Pt. 2 from 2017-02-05T05:04:40
My journey from Texas to Los Angeles to becoming a Warbler on the set of Glee was strange, wonderful, crazy, and bizarre. In this episode, I talk about my journey coming to LA, living in a tiny ...
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Tessa Netting from 2017-01-29T07:56:45
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Tessa Netting (Billy Elliot, Bunk'd, Voice Over Actress, Maker of Incredible Parodies and YouTuber extraordinaire) and talk about her journey as an a...
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Live BroadwayCon! from 2017-01-28T16:00:46
In this episode, I had the joy of hosting a special Story Matters meetup live from Pearl Studios in New York City where we talked BroadwayCon, Broadway as a medium of story, why it matters to ea...
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Hashtag Blessed Pt. 1 from 2017-01-22T10:28:32
In this episode, I talk about the time that I was (almost) invited to the Teen Choice Award's gifting suite, my addiction to social media, ruining Chord Overstreet's red carpet moment and discov...
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Why Your Story Matters More Than Ever from 2017-01-21T19:58:07
It's been a strange week in America and a tough year for the world as a whole. We are on the brink of a new stage of our country as Americans and I know many of you out there ar...
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Riker Lynch from 2017-01-15T11:38:12
Riker Lynch is a man of many talents. Glee Warbler, Rockstar, Dancing with the Stars alumni and blossoming actor. In this episode, Curt sits down in Riker's dining room at the Lynch home in Sout...
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The Ugly Duckling from 2017-01-08T08:13:43
Welcome to the very first official episode of Story Matters! In this episode, I talk about the inspiration behind creating the show, becoming the next great American novelist at the age of six a...
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Story Matters Video Trailer! from 2017-01-05T03:19:07
Welcome to Story Matters, a new weekly podcast about stories and the artists who tell them. Join me on this new, creative journey as we go backstage of the creative process and find out what dri...
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Introducing Story Matters! from 2016-12-29T11:17:36
Welcome to Story Matters, a weekly podcast about stories and the artists who tell them, hosted by Curt Mega. Topics will cover all aspects of storytelling including film, television, theatre, Br...
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