Best Gerard Doyle Podcasts (2024)

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Competing on Price: Why It's a Marketing Fail and What to Do Instead 5:30

2d ago5:30

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If you're competing on price, you've probably failed in marketing. Price is a variable that is easy to compare, and cheap is a terrible strategy where only one business wins, and that'll be the business that's best at cutting costs. If you're a business founder, I bet that's not the kind of business you want to build.…

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Round the Red Lamp (1894), with Roger Luckhurst 54:10

13d ago54:10

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast Professor Roger Luckhurst to talk about his new edition of Round the Red Lamp (1894) for the Edinburgh University Press, and plenty of Gothic too. About Roger Luckhurst Roger Luckhurst is the Geoffrey Tillotson Chair of Nineteenth-Century Studies at Birkbeck, University of London. He is the author of ten mono…

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Avoiding the Trap of the False Positive Turning Engagement into Sales 6:50

19d ago6:50

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Is your startup falling into the false positive trap? You’re not alone. Many startups see huge engagement from creative campaigns, but if that interest doesn’t lead to sales, it’s a false positive. In this episode, we dive into how Fractal helps startups avoid this common pitfall. Discover the importance of problem-focused messaging, sales-driven s…

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Episode 36: Mark Saltzman - Alice, Formerly of Wonderland The Musical 1:01:25

24d ago1:01:25

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This week Frank is joined by playwright and Emmy winner Mark Saltzman. Together they chat about the Ensemble Theatre Company's world premiere of Saltzman's "Alice, Formerly of Wonderland" and the creative process behind this innovative take on the truth behind the fiction. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on …

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Episode 35: Stan Just - "To The Star" an Alice Video Game Voyage 58:03

1M ago58:03

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This week Frank is joined by Stan Just, the CEO of Covenant.dev, the creators of the upcoming Alice-inspired survival adventure game "To the Star". Buckle up for a trip down the rabbit hole of game development, Alice adaptation, and even some insight into what made The Witcher 3 such a revolution in meaningful choice-based storytelling. Connect wit…

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The Nightmare Room (1921) 51:02

1M ago51:02

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This episode, we discuss one of Conan Doyle’s little-known post-war stories, ‘The Nightmare Room’ from 1921. Read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Nightmare_Room Listen to an audiobook reading by Greg Wagland here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFZwsEE8ua8 The episode will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon, w…

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Episode 34: Jake Curtis - Mad Hatters and Meet-Cutes 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

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This week Frank is joined by screenwriter and Wonderverse collaborator Jake Curtis. Together they chat about the amazing world-building unfolding in Wonderland, the future of romantic comedies, and some positively frabjous historical connections you don't want to miss! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twit…

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Episode 33: Eshel Ezer - The Journey of a Photography Phenom 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

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This week Frank is joined by his close friend and photography master, Eshel Ezer. You do not want to miss this profoundly personal trip down a rabbit hole of creativity, collaboration, self-discovery, business-- and yes, even a little celebrity gossip! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on Ins…

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The Surgeon of Gaster Fell (1890) 1:12:03

3M ago1:12:03

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Welcome to Episode 50! This month, we look at a deeply personal work that Conan Doyle suppressed for almost thirty years before reissuing in heavily redacted form, ‘The Surgeon of Gaster Fell’ from 1890. You can the original 1890 version here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Surgeon_of_Gaster_Fell Or listen to a Librivox recording …

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Episode 32: Jared Hoffman - The Royal Court Jester of Wonderland 59:28

3M ago59:28

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This week Frank is joined by Jared Hoffman, the talented writer lending his unique humor to the Looking Glass Wars Wonderverse. Together they chat about Jared's upbringing in the industry, his lessons learned in film school, and the secrets to success when breaking into the creative landscape. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more a…

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Episode 31: Gerard Doyle - The Voice of The Looking Glass Wars Audiobooks 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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This week Frank is joined by the prolific and peerless audiobook narrator, Gerard Doyle. Revisiting their creative journey to capture the Looking Glass Wars trilogy on tape, they take a behind-the-scenes look at this unique storytelling niche and an incredible career that has produced some of our favorite audiobooks. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visi…

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The Pot of Caviare (1908) 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Hello and welcome to Episode 49. This month, we look at a classic Conan Doyle short story, one the author felt was “gloomy but of [his] best” - ‘The Pot of Caviare’ from 1908. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Pot_of_Caviare Or listen to an audio recording by Greg Wagland here: https://www.youtube.com/wat…

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Episode 30: Teresa Lin - Adapting "Static" from Prose to Pilot 30:42

4M ago30:42

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This week Frank is joined by his creative partner, Teresa Lin. Together they jump down the rabbit hole of adaptations and talk through their exciting journey while adapting the novel "Static" for television. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Connect with Teresa…

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Episode 29: Gary Murakami - Remembering Liz Cavalier 45:39

4M ago45:39

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This week Frank is joined by Gary Murakami, the longtime partner of his closest creative collaborator-- Liz Cavalier. Together they discuss the incredible and emotional resonance that she had in their lives and the “alternate Alice” that Liz knew to be the truth. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Fo…

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The Great Shadow (1892) 59:51

5M ago59:51

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This episode, we travel to the Scottish borders at the end of the Napoleonic Wars for Conan Doyle’s 1892 novella The Great Shadow. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Great_Shadow Listen to the podcast below or at the Podcaster of your choice. Read the show notes here. The episode will be released on our Yo…

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Episode 28: Lenny de Rooy - Authoring Alice's Adventures Under Water 50:28

5M ago50:28

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This week Frank is joined by Author of Alice’s Adventures Under Water and owner of Alice-in-Wonderland.net, Lenny de Rooy. Don’t miss this lighthearted look behind the scenes of creating a new entry in Lewis Carroll’s classic collection of timeless tales. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on …

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Episode 27: Teresa Lin - Love in The Looking Glass Wars 20:55

5M ago20:55

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This week Frank is again joined by his closest collaborator, Teresa Lin. To celebrate this day of Love they take a look at some of the romances that make The Looking Glass Wars a dramatic and emotional rollercoaster (be it for screen, stage, or beyond)! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on In…

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Episode 26: Arnold Hirshon - President of The Lewis Carroll Society of North America 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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This week Frank is joined by President of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America, Arnold Hirshon. You don’t want to miss this engaging trip down the rabbit hole of Alice academia and Wonderland illustrations! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Connect with A…

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ACD 2023 - The Year in Review 55:10

6M ago55:10

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This episode, we break from our usual format to take a look at the last twelve months in the Doylean universe and make some recommendations of adaptations, events, and publications you may have missed. Apologies to anyone we have left out. So much happened last year, it was hard to keep track! If you know of something we have overlooked, please giv…

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Episode 25: Sara Ella - Crafting Curious Realities 50:47

6M ago50:47

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This week Frank is joined by fellow author Sara Ella. Don’t miss this fun and thoughtful chat about the magic of writing, as they explore Sara’s experience creating the Alice-inspired Curious Realities book series: The Wonderland Trials & The Looking-Glass Illusion. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter…

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Selecting a Ghost: The Ghosts of Goresthorpe Grange (1883) 53:49

7M ago53:49

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This episode, we return to a different incarnation of Goresthorpe Grange in ‘Selecting A Ghost’ from December 1883. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Selecting_a_Ghost And read the show notes here: https://www.doingsofdoyle.com/2023/12/46-selecting-ghost-ghosts-of.html. Listen to the podcast on your podcaster…

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Episode 24: Adrienne Kress - The White Queen of Creativity 1:40:12

7M ago1:40:12

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This week Frank is joined by one of his favorite collaborators, the ever wonderful and talented Adrienne Kress! From writing to acting to producing and beyond, she’s done it all— you don’t want to miss this trip down the rabbit hole of what it’s like to be the White Queen of Creativity. Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Fr…

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Episode 23: Teresa Lin - The Looking Glass Wars Musical 28:17

7M ago28:17

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This week Frank is joined by an exceptional guest, his partner in both writing and life, Teresa Lin. Together they chat about her inspiring journey to become a top-tier storyteller, and the fascinating trajectory of their collaborative relationship that is bringing “Alyss” to page, screen, and stage! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for…

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The Haunted Grange of Goresthorpe (c.1877) 57:18

8M ago57:18

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This episode, we discuss what is believed to be the first story Conan Doyle submitted to a publisher, ‘The Haunted Grange of Goresthorpe’ (c.1877). You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Haunted_Grange_of_Goresthorpe This episode will also be released on our Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/@doingsofdoyle. Clo…

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Episode 22: Craig Hanks - Mad Hatter of Middle-Earth 1:05:35

8M ago1:05:35

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This week Frank is joined by podcaster and J.R.R. Tolkien expert Craig Hanks. You don’t want to miss Craig’s fascinating stories about rubbing elbows with famous writers, a deep dive into the staying power of good fiction, and his insider account of what it takes to grow a podcast from the ground up! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for…

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The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, with Andrew Lycett 45:25

8M ago45:25

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast author, journalist, and biographer Andrew Lycett to talk about his latest book, The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, released in October 2023. The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes (2023) Questing was Sherlock Holmes’s business. He famously adopted the latest forensic techniques, channelled the Victorian passion for enquir…

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Episode 21: Rocco Rotunno - Marketing Madness 41:08

8M ago41:08

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This week Frank is joined by Rocco Rotunno, a master craftsman in the world of Copywriting. You don’t want to miss this peek through the looking glass to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the taglines and titles you know and love really get made! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on Inst…

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The Adventure of the Empty House (1903) 1:07:03

9M ago1:07:03

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This episode, we return to Baker Street at the same time as Sherlock Holmes. It’s ‘The Adventure of the Empty House’ from September 1903. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Adventure_of_the_Empty_House An audiobook version read by Greg Wagland can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Hj_bi9Qto …

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Episode 20: Tom Schulman - Academy Award in Wonderland 1:17:32

9M ago1:17:32

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This week Frank is joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriting legend Tom Schulman. You won’t want to miss this peek behind the curtain of storytelling, directing, and the inner workings of Hollywood! Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Frank Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Connect with Tom Schulma…

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Episode 19: Jendia Gammon - Publishing Wonderland 1:14:20

9M ago1:14:20

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This week Frank is joined by the immensely talented science fiction, fantasy, and horror author Jendia Gammon. Don't miss this deep dive into the rabbit hole of publishing, pen names, creative writing, and of course All Things Alice! Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HERE Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Webs…

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Something of Themselves, with Sarah LeFanu 53:30

10M ago53:30

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast biographer Sarah LeFanu whose wonderful book Something of Themselves: Kipling, Kingsley, Conan Doyle and the Anglo-Boer War was released in 2020. About Sarah LeFanu Sarah lives near Bristol in North Somerset and is a biographer whose subjects include the English writer and traveller Rose Macaulay; Samora Mach…

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Episode 18: Bad Hats Theatre - Alice on Stage! 1:12:00

10M ago1:12:00

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This week Frank is joined by a very talented and hard-working group of creatives from The Bad Hats Theatre (Fiona Sauder, Landon Doak, and Victor Pokinko). You don't want to miss this trip down the rabbit hole of bringing stories to the stage, and the power of All Things Alice! Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - H…

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Episode 17: Curtis Clark - Hollywood Wonderland (Part 2) 59:14

10M ago59:14

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This week Frank is joined again by writer and world-builder Curtis Clark. You don't want to miss part two of their conversation about the future of The Looking Glass Wars, graphic novels, and of course All Things Alice! Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HERE Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more a…

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Episode 16: Curtis Clark - Hollywood Wonderland 58:03

11M ago58:03

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This week Frank is joined by Writer and Wonderverse collaborator Curtis Clark. You don't want to miss this trip down the rabbit hole of writing, graphic novels, Hollywood dreams, and of course All Things Alice! Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HERE Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website for more about Fran…

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Lot No. 249 (1892) 1:04:37

11M ago1:04:37

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This episode, we get wrapped up in Conan Doyle’s Mummytastic horror classic, ‘Lot No 249’ (1892). You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Lot_No._249 An audiobook version read by Greg Wagland can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5A89sKeMGM Read the show notes here: https://bit.ly/DOD41sn You can list…

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Episode 15: Ricky Romero aka Mr. Revenge in Wonderland 1:10:07

11M ago1:10:07

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This week Frank is joined by artist Ricky Romero, AKA Mr. Revenge! You don't want to miss this trip to the dark side of Wonderland as they chat about Ricky's stylishly twisted take on the whimsical classic. Use the discount code "JAMYESTERDAY" on his store for $25 off your purchase of Mr. Revenge artwork! Join THE best and biggest community of Alic…

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Episode 14: Christopher Monfette - Boldly Going Down the Rabbit Hole 1:12:37

12M ago1:12:37

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This week Frank is joined by television screenwriter and executive producer Christopher Monfette. You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation with one of TV's premier genre storytellers. They chat about Chris' work on Star Trek: Picard, exchange stories of surviving the ongoing writers strike and, of course, go down the rabbit hole of All …

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The Brigadier in England (1903) 42:32

12M ago42:32

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This episode, we return to Brigadier Etienne Gerard of the Hussars of the Conflans shortly after his escape from Dartmoor Prison for more mishaps and misadventures in ‘The Brigadier in England’ (1903). You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Brigadier_in_England Read the show notes. Listen to the episode here: …

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Episode 13: Fernando Del Rosario - Wonderland Iconography 1:15:40

12M ago1:15:40

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This week Frank is joined by Creative Director and Artist Fernando Del Rosario. Together they chat about Fernando's incredible artistic journey, the simultaneously difficult and empowering role that fear plays in creativity, and their delightful collaboration that generated a perfect Hatter Madigan logo. Join THE best and biggest community of Alice…

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Episode 12: Ken Friedman - Screenwriting Secrets (Part 2) 53:57

1y ago53:57

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This week Frank is back with screenwriting expert Ken Friedman for Part 2 of their enthralling conversation about his incredible career in Hollywood, and the magic elements of screenwriting that create timeless stories. Don't miss this inside scoop on the secret strategies that are being used to bring The Looking Glass Wars Wonderverse to a screen …

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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, with Jonathan Cranfield 56:16

1y ago56:16

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This episode, we welcome to the podcast Jonathan Cranfield, Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, in the United Kingdom, and editor of Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes for the Edinburgh Edition of the Works of Arthur Conan Doyle. You can find the book here: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-…

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Episode 11: Ken Friedman - Screenwriting Secrets (Part 1) 1:24:39

1y ago1:24:39

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This week Frank is joined by Screenwriting expert Ken Friedman. Together they chat about their early film collaborations, the morphing nature of Hollywood, and the key tenets of good storytelling that have kept Alice in Wonderland alive in our cultural consciousness. Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HERE Connect…

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Episode 10: Mad Hatter The Musical (Part One) 1:06:25

1y ago1:06:25

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This week on the podcast Frank is joined by Vincent Connor, Michael J. Polo, and Victor Valdez, the creative team behind Mad Hatter The Musical. Together they chat about the magic tonal mix of Wicked meets Sweeney Todd in their amazing musical stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. You don't want to miss a trip down this rabbit hole of opera, the…

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Strange Studies from Life (1901) 57:59

1y ago57:59

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This episode, we explore Conan Doyle's life-long fascination with true crime through his 'Strange Studies from Life', dramatic retellings of nineteenth century murder trials, published in the Strand in 1901. You can read the stories here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Holocaust_of_Manor_Place https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/in…

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Episode 9: Nick Madonna and Lee Thomas - Alice Inspired Video Games 1:12:50

1y ago1:12:50

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This week Frank is joined by wonderverse collaborators and gaming architects, Nick Madonna and Lee Thomas. Together they examine the elements of Alice in Wonderland that create the best video game experiences, and reveal their work on the exciting new game being developed for The Looking Glass Wars! Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in t…

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Episode 8: Androo Mitchell - The Music of Wonderland 59:19

1y ago59:19

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This week Frank is joined by Music Supervisor Androo Mitchell. Taking a trip down the rabbit hole they revisit their exciting collaboration on The Looking Glass Wars Soundtrack and speculate on the creative roots that keep Wonderland present in the realm of music and creation. Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HE…

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The Horror of the Heights (1913) 47:54

1y ago47:54

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This episode, we travel above the clouds in the company of hot-headed aeronaut Joyce-Armstrong in ‘The Horror of the Heights', from November 1913. You can read the story here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Horror_of_the_Heights Or hear an audio book version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1mV3iOfUT0 And read the show notes…

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Episode 7: David Rutsala - Writing the Wonderverse 1:04:16

1y ago1:04:16

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This week Frank is joined by writer David Rutsala. Together they reminisce about finding their artistic paths, Alice's pervasive influence on language, and crafting Hatter Madigan's 13-year journey into a new Wonderverse novel. Join THE best and biggest community of Alice in the Wonderland fans - HERE Connect with Frank Beddor: Visit the Website fo…

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Episode 6 - The Filmakers of There's Something About Alice 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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This week Frank is joined by a remarkable pair of filmmakers and Alice enthusiasts, Wendy Rowland and Andy Malcolm. They have created an amazing documentary titled: There's Something About Alice-- and you won't want to miss the interesting, funny, and insightful behind-the-scenes stories they have to share from the making of this must-see piece of …

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Episode 5: Brian Flora - Art of the Wonderverse 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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This week Frank is joined by art director and concept artist, Brian Flora. Together they chat about their many years of collaboration to bring the art of the Wonderverse to life and the incredible continuum of artistic pathways that Brian has traversed during his remarkable career. Touching on everything from music to matte painting to cutting-edge…

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