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Welcome to the Storyweavers' den. We're your hosts Dean Bradley and John William Worth. If you've ever been curious about what goes on under the hood in your favorite piece of media, and how it came to be, this podcast is for you. Get cozy and venture with us as we discuss any and all things story. From concept to publication; from books and movies, to comics and music; everything and anything is on the table. Join us as we discuss amongst ourselves, as well as with other storytellers among ...
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On this episode of Storyweavers, our hosts discuss a mutual appreciation for film scores, as well as the classical and not-so-classical pieces that inspire them. The discussion mainly focuses on well-known composers, but dabbles across a wide range and encompasses the love we have for film scores—because everyone has hummed a tune here or there. No…
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Episode 13: Book of the Month Jan '24 - "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers
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The third Book of the Month has come. In “A Psalm for the Wild-Built,” Becky Chambers takes the reader on a thoughtful journey through a future society and asks deep questions on identity, humanity, and an individual’s place in the world. Join John and Dean as they discuss the various threads that build this wonderful, Hugo-winning science fiction …
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Episode 12: Theater Costume Design with Jennifer Lippert
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Storyweavers was joined in-studio this week by the lovely Jennifer Lippert and her adorable puppy Henry (who is entertainingly present throughout). Jennifer is the Costume Designer for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Jennifer takes us behind-the-scenes into the process and development of creating workable, appropriate, …
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Episode 11: A.I. and the Entertainment Industry
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The big topic for this week’s episode is the increasing use of A.I. in the entertainment industry. John and Dean talk about how the technology influences their own preferred mediums, from music and voiceover, to film and writing, and whether or not A.I. has a use, needs limits, and what ethics need to be enforced to keep the machines from rising. N…
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Episode 10: Shakespeare Film Adaptions
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On this episode of Storyweavers, our hosts tackle the bard in modern times—film adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. Covering everything from Kenneth Branagh’s and Laurence Olivier’s “Hamlet” to Joel Coen’s and Roman Polanski’s “MacBeth,” the good and the bad, the strong and the weak, are laid bare and shown for what they are. Discussing con…
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Episode 9: Book of the Month 2 - "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo
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In the second Book of the Month episode, Dean and John discuss “Johnny Got His Gun,” a highly acclaimed and controversial WWI novel written in 1939 by Dalton Trumbo. They cover the author’s and novel’s history, as well as their thoughts on this provocative and incendiary story. In addition they discuss Trumbo’s 1971 film adaption of the book and th…
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Episode 8a: "The Crow" - A Graphic Novel by James O'Barr
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In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them. In Episode 8a, John asked Dean to read James O’Barr’s graphic novel “The Crow.” They discuss their experience and reactions to “The C…
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Episode 8b: “Good Apollo I” - A Concept Album by Coheed and Cambria
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In this week's episodes of “Storyweavers,” our hosts provided each other with a piece of media they hold dear. John and Dean each took time to experience and digest these works and then came together to discuss them. In Episode 8b, Dean offered John the option to listen to one of two concept albums by Coheed and Cambria, and John selected “Good Apo…
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There are other story mediums besides books and movies, and one of the biggest in today’s age is video games. John and Dean discuss this wide-ranging topic, throwing around numerous ideas and thoughts. From their effects on human interaction, to claims of violent tendencies, plus the state of the industry and where they see it going—and how it rese…
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Episode 6: Josh Pomponio’s “Analogic”
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In the second part of our meeting with filmmaker Josh Pomponio, we wander onto the subject of his own film career and his most recent short film, “Analogic.” Starring the lovely Shimrit Eldis, it follows a chance meeting between two people from opposite sides of the globe and their quest to make an anonymous connection in an increasingly-connected …
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Episode 5: Orson Welles feat. Josh Pomponio
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On this special episode of Storyweavers, we speak with John Pomponio, a filmmaker with a special affinity for Orson Welles and his stunning filmography and career. Not only do we talk about historical moments at the hands of Welles and insights into the business of filmmaking, but we’ll also see how this influential figure shaped Josh’s own creativ…
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Episode 4: "The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik Larson - Book of the Month Nov 2023
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The first book of the month has been read, and our hosts discuss the splendid novel, “The Splendid and the Vile,” by Erik Larson. Not only do they delve into the history of the events surrounding the novel, but they talk about its mechanics and other works by the author and how he blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction. Notable Titles Mentio…
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Episode 3: The Nocturne Cycle, by John William Worth
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In this episode, Dean Bradley speaks with John William Worth about his newest novel, “The City of Woe,” the finale in his Nocturne trilogy of horror novels. John will discuss the creative process of the series and how it sprang from a simple idea into a full-blown horror epic. Notable Titles Mentioned: The City of Woe, Nocturne Hall, and A Town of …
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As a lover of the show “The Office,” at least the American version, Dean Bradley leads John through a myriad of tidbits and ideas on the show and its impact upon popular culture and television. They also highlight other important shows, ranging from “Breaking Bad” to “Tales from the Crypt,” for added flavor. Notable Titles Mentioned: “The Office,” …
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In this episode of Storyweavers, we’re discussing the differences between artistic mediums—from books and films and comics, to music and poetry and television. Notable Titles Mentioned: The Epic of Gilgamesh; The Bible (various editions); the myth of King Arthur (including Sir Thomas Mallory’s version and Sir Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum B…
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Welcome to Storyweavers, the podcast where we talk about any and all things story. Hosted by John William Worth and Dean Bradley, we will be discussing between ourselves and with other artists about their creative process and projects. In this episode, we’ll be introducing ourselves. So kick back, get cozy, and enjoy. Youtube: https://www.youtube.c…
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