Best Writingpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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#265 – Assassination Attempt Unpacked, Political Chaos, A new Beverly Hills Cop and Sam Morril’s Comedy Special! 43:45

11d ago43:45

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Welcome to Episode 265 of the Spun Today podcast! This is your host, Tony, and today we have quite the lineup of content to fuel your creativity and spark your imagination. We'll be diving into an array of topics—from real-life chaos to the adrenaline-pumping Hudson Valley bike tour, where unexpected challenges tested both perseverance and resource…

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#264 – Crafting "Melted Cold": A Short Story Collection’s Creative Process (Re-Release) 1:09:51

15d ago1:09:51

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Welcome to Episode 264 of the Spun Today Podcast! I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and I'm thrilled to have you join me as we dive deep into the art and soul of writing. In today's episode, we'll be taking a comprehensive journey through my writing process, from the inception of ideas to the final touches of publication. We'll explore the techniques and …

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#263 – Writing, Directing, and The Power of Authentic Creativity with Marlene Rhein 1:13:26

24d ago1:13:26

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Welcome to another captivating episode of the Spun Today Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the creative universe of Marlene Rhein, a distinguished director and writer with an impressive portfolio, featuring her work with iconic artists like Tupac and Amy Winehouse. Join us as Marlene opens up about the struggles and triumphs of her career…

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B094 BEING CONCISE IN YOUR WRITING 7:01

1M ago7:01

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Sometimes we find that the stories we read, in fact a lot of what we read, are too often overloaded with far too many meaningful words. However, they can also be overloaded with an excessive repeat of words that only describes or explains what the writer has previously told us. This is not only a waste of space but a waste of the readers time. Bein…

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#262 – Free-Writing Session (From Stoicism to Creativity: Reflecting on Viktor Frankl's Impact on Meaning and Writing) 44:56

1M ago44:56

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Welcome back to Spun Today, the podcast where we dive deep into the realms of writing, creativity, and personal growth. I’m your host, Tony Ortiz, and in today's episode, we’re taking a reflective journey through my writing stats over the past few months and discussing how to navigate the creative struggles we all face. We’ll explore insightful adv…

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#261 – Steven Almonte: From Busboy to Business Owner! Entrepreneurial Insights from a Journey of Passion and Persistence Through the Restaurant Industry 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Spun Today podcast, where we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Steven, a driven and passionate restauranteur. Join host Tony as he delves into Steven's inspiring story of hard work, resilience, and dedication to pursuing his dreams in the restaurant industry. From discussing the challenges of starting new…

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#260 – Diving Deep into Creativity with Comedy Specials, Rap Battles and Action-Packed Movies 47:50

2M ago47:50

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Welcome to Episode 260 of Spun Today, I’m your host Tony. In today’s episode, we dive into a mix of humor, culture, and personal challenge. We’ll kick things off with comedian Brian Simpson’s controversial yet comical takes from his Netflix special "Live from the Mothership", where no topic is off-limits, from C0VID to the quirks of political affil…

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#259 – Insights from Sandra Holtzman: Copywriting, Marketing Strategies, and Business Building 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

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Welcome to episode #259 of Spun Today. I’m your host, Tony, and in today’s episode, we are joined by Sandra Holtzman, an award-winning copywriter, entrepreneur, and author who has profoundly impacted the marketing world. Sandra will share her transformative journey from aspiring writer and choreographer to becoming a key figure in the realm of mark…

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#258 – From the gritty drug world of Griselda to the humor of Loudermilk and innovations of Artificial Intelligence 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Welcome back to Spun Today, the podcast that's rooted in the art of writing, yet boundless in its journey. I'm your guide, Tony Ortiz, and this is episode 258. As we settle into our narrative voyage today, we're diving into the gritty Netflix original series "Griselda," exploring the life of the infamous drug baroness Griselda Blanco. We'll also sh…

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#257 - The Fusion of Humor and Heart, from the comedy specials of Akaash Singh and Fahim Anwar to the award-winning film CODA 42:25

4M ago42:25

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Welcome back to the Spun Today podcast where we weave creativity into the everyday fabric of our lives. In this episode for you comedy aficionados we'll dissect the success of stand-up specials like Akaash Singh's "Gaslit" and Fahim Anwar's "House Money," examining the innovative ways these comics are delivering their content directly to fans, bypa…

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P117 WHY HAVING AN AUTHOR EMAIL LIST IS RELEVANT 11:08

5M ago11:08

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Today we discuss the reasons for having an author email list. What the benefits are and how you can utilise this method for promotion of your book and for maintaining a closer contact with your readers, followers and subscribers to your website, blog, etc.By Ann Brady©

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#256 – Mastering the Myth: Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Cultivating Creative Currency (Free-Writing Session) 31:38

4M ago31:38

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Spun Today podcast! In this episode, host Tony shares his personal writing stats for the past few months and reflects on his creative journey. He delves into the writing tips he has picked up, including an insightful perspective from actor and filmmaker Kevin Smith. Tony also discusses the books he's been readin…

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B093 WRITING SHOULD BE FUN, FUN, FUN. 8:35

5M ago8:35

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One thing I stress when dealing with any writer is that writing should and must be fun. And yet often I discover writers who feel stressed about the various aspects of the process. Either because they can't get started, have suddenly some to a full stop some 30,000 words in or, are wondering how to finish their novel. My answer is to stop worrying.…

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P116 VIVIDLY DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTERS 16:38

5M ago16:38

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Making sure you have characters that are realistic means describing them vividly. It is your job as the writer to ensure that your reader can envisage the characters in their mind when reading about them. Todays podcast gives you some insight into how to do this.By Ann Brady

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#255 – Jose De La Rosa: Golden Gloves Champ, Firefighter and Fitness Aficionado (Re-Release) 2:41:16

5M ago2:41:16

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In this episode I sit down and speak with my long-time friend Jose De La Rosa. We speak about Jose’s journey to becoming a gold & silver Golden Gloves boxing Champion. We speak about his decision to become one of New York’s Bravest, a FDNY Firefighter and also about his lifelong dedication to fitness and much more! *Original Release Date: August 19…

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B092 MY WRITING TIPS 5:50

5M ago5:50

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In this podcast I wanted to share with you a few writing tips that I think may help you when it comes to writing your story. Remember, most stories have already been told just not in the way you will tell it. And that is what writing is all about. By using your imagination, emotions, experiences etc and by thinking outside the box you should be abl…

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#254 – Black Mirror, Jack Ryan Finale, American Fiction, Joe Rogan’s renewed Spotify deal! 1:08:25

5M ago1:08:25

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In this episode I speak about season 6 of Black Mirror on Netflix, the final season of Jack Ryan on Amazon, the movie American Fiction and another addition to our GOATs doing GOAT $hit segment! The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: …

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P115 SUGGESTIONS FOR ENGAGING YOUR READERS 14:49

6M ago14:49

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We all know that reviews are good but remember not all are relevant or genuine, and if a bad one is given it's hard to remove it. Today we discuss the various ways you can attract readers to follow and interact with you, other than just by leaving reviews.By Ann Brady

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#253 – GOATs doing GOAT $hit Mashup #1 46:34

6M ago46:34

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In this episode I share a mashup of the Spun Today GOATs doing GOAT $hit segment, from previous episodes. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday Website…

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B091 BEING A GHOST WRITER 8:58

6M ago8:58

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Being a ghost writer can be both easy and hard. The easy part is that you are taking someone else's ideas and helping them create a story or writing about their life. But it can also be hard especially if writing a memoir. In this case you must remember to ensure you write as if the person in the memoir but also are able to do it without losing you…

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P114 UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF ISBNs 18:56

6M ago18:56

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Becoming an Indie Publisher for the first time can be daunting. One of the things you really need to understand is why and how we use ISBN numbers. In todays podcast we briefly explain the history of ISBN's, why they are needed, where you get them from, and their use.By Ann Brady

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#252 – 2023 Spun Today Wrap-Up Show 45:50

6M ago45:50

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In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2023. I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2024. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https:/…

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B090 THE TRUTH ABOUT QUICK WRITING AUTHORS 7:03

7M ago7:03

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We have all probably heard about quick writing authors. Those writers who appear to churn out a new book as easily as if baking a cake. You are may be one of those authors or perhaps one of the many hundreds of other writers who sit and wonder how do they do it. In this podcast we will look at what it takes to understand the craft of getting your s…

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P113 EXPRESSING THEMES IN WRITING 17:37

7M ago17:37

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Writers fall into differing categories having varied genres and styles. Even though a writer may have the idea for a good book without the right characters and themes the story could fall flat on it's face. Today we look at some famous stories covering the differing elements of theme and examine how you can express themes in your writing.…

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#251 – Christy Medina - Marathon Motivation for the New Year (Re-Release) 1:21:55

7M ago1:21:55

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In this episode I speak with my longtime friend, Christy Medina. Christy completed the Chicago marathon in October of 2021 as well as many others prior and since! We speak about her experiences training leading up to the event, how the marathon went, cool things she did while in Chicago and much more! *Original Release Date: November 11th, 2021* Th…

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#250 – Leave the World Behind, Old Dads, Stavros Halkias’ Fat Rascal and GOATs doing GOAT $hit 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

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In this year-end episode I speak about watching the movies, Leave the World Behind and Old Dads. I also speak about watching Stavros Halkias’ latest stand-up comedy special: Fat Rascal. Lastly, I wrap things up for the year with the final Goats doing GOAT $hit installment of 2023. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but…

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I109 IN CONVERSATION WITH TEN PENNERS INTERVIEW 54:19

8M ago54:19

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The Ten Penners is an off-shoot Group of the Gold Coast Writers organisation in Australia. Recently they launched their latest anthology. Today I talk with the ladies involved in the group, what the group means to them, and about their new book. Their book is available on Amazon.com, in bookshops or from their website - https://thetenpenners.wixsit…

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#249 – Fly (Audio Book) (Re-Release) 49:15

8M ago49:15

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This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Fly. If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/fly. I also speak about self-publishing my first book and the process that entailed. Happy Holidays to you and yours and may 2016 be the year that finally begins to bring your ambitions a…

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B089 A Few Stray Thoughts About Writing 11:38

8M ago11:38

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Having taken a few weeks off from podcasting I thought today I'd share a few stray thoughts about writing with you before I throw myself back in to the uploading of some new and interesting podcasts. This one includes how an author changed the way one of the Big 5 Publishers looked at writing the blurb on the back of her books.…

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#248 – Ralph Barbosa’s Cowabunga, Series finale recaps of FOUR DIFFERENT SHOWS! 36:03

8M ago36:03

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In this episode I speak about watching Ralph Barbosa’s latest comedy special, Cowabunga. I also speak about the series finale’s of; DAVE, Billions, Better Call Saul and The Chi. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.inst…

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#247 – Free-Writing Session (Dealing with Self-Doubt, Tremendous: The Life of a Comedy Savage by Joey “Coco” Diaz and more!) 44:37

9M ago44:37

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In this episode I share my Writing stats for August, September and October 2023! I give you an update on my short story collection. I tell you about what I’ve been reading and I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way. Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, that can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting. The Spun Today Podc…

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