The StoryPod
Storypod – Where storytelling is about doing, not just learning. Step into Storytelling Immersion—a world where characters come to life, worlds unfold, and plots twist and turn as we dive deep into the art of story. Unlike traditional guides, Storypod is a “learn-by-listening” experience. Through storytelling games, character-building exercises, media discussions, and creative Q&A, each episode immerses you in the craft of storytelling. This isn’t a textbook on “how to,” but a playground for creators, thinkers, and lovers of story to explore, experiment, and let ideas spark and grow. Whether you’re here to refine your skills or simply to revel in the magic of storytelling, Storypod is your space to create, learn, and be inspired.
Episodes
A beginner writer asked: “My writing feels bland and kind of blocky—how do I fix it?” We’ll explore how reading more intentionally and mapping out great sentences can train your brain to write smoother, more rhythmic prose.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about buildi...
A writer asked: Is it okay to use AI to help create a villain’s moveset or powers? It’s a great question—and it taps into the bigger conversation around inspiration, originality, and what it means to be a creator today.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about buildi...
A Reddit writer asked: “How do I justify having zeppelins in my story when I just like them?” And honestly—that’s a great question.
In this episode, I explain how to logically ground any technology, object, or invention in your story world so it feels natural instead of random. Whether it’s airships, holograms, or magic typewriters, the key is weaving them into the logic, culture, and stakes of your world.
If you’ve ever won...
A Reddit writer asked: “I’m stuck on Chapter 4 and don’t know where to take the story.” It’s a common problem—and a completely fixable one.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing s...
First chapters are make-or-break. In this episode, I break down 3 strategies to grab your audience from the very beginning—and keep them reading.
Using examples from three wildly popular webtoons, I show how creators build emotional investment, earn the audience’s trust, and set up a journey readers have to see through.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
The Emotional Buy-In: Why we care even when we don’t know the characters
Goodwill Towa...
How do you write a female character who’s masculine—but not a tomboy? That’s the question I tackle in this episode, inspired by a Reddit writer who wants their character to wear dresses, love girly things, and radiate masculine energy.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is ...
War of the Worlds 2025 had potential—but fumbled the landing. In this video, I break down the story beat by beat to uncover where things went off the rails. Then I dive into the core problems holding the narrative back, and offer a few concrete changes that could have made the story shine.
Whether you’re a fellow writer, a sci-fi lover, or just left the movie wondering “...wait, what was that ending?”, this one’s for you.
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What motivates an eldritch villain—besides “they made a deal and now it’s time to collect”? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question from a writer struggling to find a compelling, non-cliché reason for their humanoid eldritch antagonist to pursue the protagonist.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative wr...
Why don’t more people use magic if it exists in a fantasy world? It’s a common question—and if your answer is just “chosen ones,” readers may feel it’s too weak. In this episode, I answer a Reddit question about creating strong, believable reasons why only a minority of people wield magic. From cultural taboos to dangerous side effects, we’ll explore creative ways to explain scarcity in your magic system.
✨ Welcome to T...
How can you take the traditions, myths, and unique details of your own culture and weave them into a fantasy world? In this episode, I answer a question from a Venezuelan writer who wants to add their cultural heritage into their fantasy history but isn’t sure where to start.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and crea...
In this episode of the podcast, I chat a bit about my current thoughts around using AI for creative projects, as well as where I stand with my art. I ALSOOOOO share a bit of a current project I'm writing (sans-AI...at least as far as the writing goes ^_^;)
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challen...
What happens when Death isn’t evil—just reserved and doing his job? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question about how to give a character like Death motivation, depth, and purpose.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and...
In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie.
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.
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In this episode of Storypod, we explore a story question pulled from Reddit: What if a woman picks up her estranged mother from a nursing home—only to later discover it's a complete stranger?
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles...
🤔 How do you scare a genius? In this Storypod episode, we tackle the problem of writing fear for hyper-intelligent characters. How do you make someone who can outthink the danger actually feel afraid?
✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelli...
A Reddit writer asks: Would a character’s emotional journey hit harder if his relationship with his father was colder and full of unmet expectations… or if it stayed warm and full of love? In this episode, I explore how different parent-child dynamics shape a character’s inner conflict, and what kind of loss leaves the deepest scars in a story.
👉 What kind of parent/child relationship do you find most compelling in fiction...
A Reddit writer asks: Is it okay if a character doesn’t have clear motivations early in the story—especially if they’re going through an identity crisis? In this episode, I explore how characters can evolve over time, and why not knowing what they want at first can actually serve the story.
👉 Have you written a character who starts off lost? Let me know how you handled it in the comments!
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A Reddit writer asks: If a character was made for violence, can they ever truly change? In this episode, I dig into the nature vs. nurture debate in storytelling and explore whether characters built for destruction can choose a different path—and what it means for character development and emotional arcs.
👉 Can someone rewrite who they are? Or is there a limit? Share your take in the comments!
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A Reddit writer poses a juicy worldbuilding question: Why would a powerful faction provide a bride for a cursed prince from another kingdom—and what do they gain in return? In this episode, I explore possible motivations behind this political marriage, from magical contracts to high-stakes survival and long-forgotten debts.
👉 What are your favorite marriage-of-convenience or alliance tropes in fantasy? Drop them in the com...
A Reddit writer wonders: Does giving a Black OC a dead father accidentally feed into a harmful stereotype? In this episode, I respond to the question and share some thoughts on the balance between tragic backstories, character development, and being thoughtful about representation in storytelling.
👉 Where do you draw the line between character pain and problematic tropes? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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