Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #69: The Challenge of Writing About Volatile Topics

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says
In this episode, Alex and Chris cover a wide range of the creative arena, starting with the latest changes in comics, film and TV. Then they wrestle with some of the methods, as well as the pros and emotionally charges cons of writing about hot topics — even in fiction.
Special episode question to the public: Should Disney create separate channels for their Marvel Comics (i.e. DareDevil and Punisher), Star Wars, and Disney programs?
Post your comments or questions in the comments section below … Or write to us at:
TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #73: TTDS Challenges Black History Month!

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

This week Alex and Chris discuss what Black History Month means, what it should mean, whether Michael B Jordan should play Superman, and explore Blackjack’s place in American history.

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Margaret and Matilda Roumania Peters, sisters who were phenomenal tennis players from the 1930s – 1959s.

Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #72: Joss Whedon, From Vampires to Galactic Gods!

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

In Part 2 of our double your fun Brown Coat podcastic experience, Chris and Alex take a walk on the Whedon side. JOSS WHEDON, that is. They discuss the works, creative phIlosophy, industry influence of the man who created Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and more. as well as the director of the Avengers.
Special Episode Question To The Public:
What comics book or graphic novel characters would you like to see in  a movie, or a TV series? And what do you think of what’s been done so far?
Post your comments or questions in the comments section below … Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com.

Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #71: Matt, Steve and the FIREFLY BROWN COATS, PT 1

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

In this two-parter, Chris interviews two members of the Pennsylvania Brown Coats, a fan group inspired by the TV series, FIREFLY. Created by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, The Avengers, etc.), the series was short lived, but fan power extended it’s life both on the screen, and around the globe.  Matt and Steve explain how much so.
Special episode question to the public: What comics book or graphic novel characters would you like to see in movies, or a TV series? And what do you think of what’s been done so far?
Heres a question for you … How much influence do fictional stories and characters have on our lives?  What do you think?
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Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

 

 

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #71: IS IT TIME TO MARVEL AT AWARDS SHOWS? Or, Can Hollywood Give A Little Black Panther Love?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex Simmons andChris Ryan talk about finding your Twitter Tribe, upcoming DC projects, and whether Hollywood is really ready to honor Marvel’s Black Panther.

Special episode question to the public: What comics book or graphic novel characters would you like to see in movies, or a TV series? And what do you think of what’s been done so far?

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Post your comments or questions in the comments section below … Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com

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Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged: The Challenge of Writing About Volatile Topics

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

In this episode, Alex and Chris cover a wide range of the creative arena, starting with the latest changes in comics, film and TV. Then they wrestle with some of the methods, as well as the pros and emotionally charges cons of writing about hot topics — even in fiction.

Click here to hear.

Special episode question to the public:
Should Disney create separate channels for their Marvel Comics (i.e. DareDevil and Punisher), Star Wars, and Disney programs?

Post your comments or questions in the comments section below … Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #68: Batton Lash and the Road to Indy-pendence

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

In this first episode of 2019, Alex and Chris talk about pop culture Aqua-billions, Spidey-good-sense, some tips for those seeking creative independence, and the passing of a much respected comic industry great, BATTON LASH. 

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #67: Chris Interviews author, L.A. DiPaolo!

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

A few months back (2018) Chris went on another solo mission to Phil Con, and while there he interviewed 3 talented authors. So sit back and listen to the first and unedited interview. It’s with author, L.A. DiPaolo. 

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Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #66: How We Feed The Muse

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

Hey Folks:

It’s the end of the year and a time to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s inspired us to keep going. Those bright lights, or sparkling jewels of knowledge can come as things we’ve read, heard, or seen.

So, join co-hosts Alex and Chris as they look back on the turbulent times we know as 2018, to share, “How We Feed The Muse.”

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* PS: During the podcast I could not remember the name of a particular motivational speaker. Right after we signed off, I did remember. The name is, Tony Roberts.

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged #65: What Ever Happened To 2018?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex Simmons, Alex Simmons, writer/speaker, consultant with his InkPot Award.
Chris Ryan,
Author of mysteries, children’s books, screenplays and novels

Hey Folks:

It the end of the year and a time to reflect on what went right, wrong and somewhere in between. And this is the time that most of us discover that we may have gained far more than we’ve ever lost.

So, join co hosts Alex and Chris as they look back on the turbulent time we know as 2018.

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