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Story Babble

Solid Advice About Storytelling (mingled with nonsense)

Ranked #1

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National Public Radio

National Public Radio

You might not recognize Steve Goldstein and Mark Brodie on the street, but if you’re an NPR listener you’ll instantly re... Read more

25 Jun 2019

47mins

Ranked #2

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Disneyland

Disneyland

Mark reports on his three-day Disneyland adventure with his three seven-year-old grandsons.  A place built on story.

11 Mar 2019

56mins

Ranked #3

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Writer's Block

Writer's Block

Brian explains that the key to overcoming writer’s block is to write the scenes you love, and new ideas will follow.  Ma... Read more

1 Apr 2019

28mins

Ranked #4

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Bedtime History

Bedtime History

Got a kid that just won’t relax at night? Have we got a solution for you! The podcast Bedtime History is the creation of... Read more

12 Nov 2019

31mins

Most Popular Podcasts

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The Man Who Killed Santa Claus

The Man Who Killed Santa Claus

Back in the early 30s, the depression hit Mesa Arizona hard. An editor of the local newspaper, John McPhee, had an idea ... Read more

23 Dec 2019

23mins

Ranked #6

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It all starts with an idea!

It all starts with an idea!

After becoming a foster parent herself, Anika Robinson realized how nearly impossible the state had made it to provide m... Read more

7 Dec 2019

45mins

Ranked #7

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Jazz Pianist Steve Culp - Making Music on the Spot

Jazz Pianist Steve Culp - Making Music on the Spot

Mark and Brian talk with uber talented jazz pianist, Steve Culp, about how stories work in song. They’re joined by Brian... Read more

26 Jul 2019

34mins

Ranked #8

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Yesterday The Movie

Yesterday The Movie

Mark’s brother and law partner, Wayne Arnett, joins Storybabble for a discussion about the movie Yesterday. As a Beatles... Read more

4 Jul 2019

46mins

Ranked #9

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Story Editing: That Thing We Do

Story Editing: That Thing We Do

Mark and Brian talk about the extended version of Tom Hanks’ That Thing You Do. Every single scene Hanks cut deserved it... Read more

17 Dec 2019

33mins

Ranked #10

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The Rise of Skywalker: Worthy or Unworthy?

The Rise of Skywalker: Worthy or Unworthy?

We talk to four self-proclaimed Star Wars nerds and one trivia genius to find out if The Rise of Skywalker adds glory or... Read more

15 Jan 2020

39mins

Ranked #11

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Maria

Maria

Mark Arnett demonstrates the power of editing by creating a short piece about how Brian Nissen met his wife, Maria.

27 Dec 2018

42mins

Ranked #12

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Kevin Nissen

Kevin Nissen

Brain invited his brother, Kevin Nissen to discuss family stories.

10 Feb 2019

56mins

Ranked #13

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A Winning Message to a Winning Majority - Tyler Montague

A Winning Message to a Winning Majority - Tyler Montague

In politics, a lot of time and money is spent on crafting the right story for a candidate or a movement. But Tyler Monta... Read more

27 Sep 2019

29mins

Ranked #14

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Politics and Religion

Politics and Religion

Brain and Mark discuss politics and religion over Brain’s new video, “Bye Bye, Jeff Flake” featuring Dwain.

4 Feb 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #15

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The Movies that Made Us.

The Movies that Made Us.

Brian Nissen and Mark Arnett share their top five most influential movies.  Mark's list includes: 1. Annie Hall (1977); ... Read more

3 Jan 2019

45mins

Ranked #16

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Once Upon a Time... The Swan Princess Movie Almost Died

Once Upon a Time... The Swan Princess Movie Almost Died

One month from its release in 1994, the Swan Princess movie died...until Producer, Seldon O. Young brought it back to li... Read more

20 Oct 2019

33mins

Ranked #17

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This is From Target

This is From Target

Brain & Mark help comic writer and actress, Brittni Miner prepare of an audition.

10 Jan 2019

43mins

Ranked #18

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Do the stories we tell match our values? - scrapbook.com CEO, Drex Davis

Do the stories we tell match our values? - scrapbook.com CEO, Drex Davis

Drex Davis, CEO of the most visited papercrafting website in the world, talks about the stories he tells his employees, ... Read more

8 Aug 2019

41mins

Ranked #19

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Are you willing to run toward what scares you?

Are you willing to run toward what scares you?

Jef Amoranto has a powerful need to create. From Indie Rock guitarist to budding filmmaker to choreographer and dancer, ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

28mins

Ranked #20

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LIVE FROM MESA - America's Funnest Mayor

LIVE FROM MESA - America's Funnest Mayor

How Mesa’s Mayor John Giles has used story to get elected and stay in office.  We went to high school with John, so we h... Read more

15 Aug 2019

22mins

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