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The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)
You don't build a writing career without breaking a few rules. The Story Series Podcast is a screenwriting and creativity show hosted by screenwriter Brandon Violette (Disney, Netflix, Pixar). Each week, Brandon sits down with writers, showrunners, filmmakers, authors, and creators for candid conversations about story structure, character development, pitching, and the creative mindset. Designed for writers and storytellers at any level, every episode delivers actionable techniques, clear…
Episodes
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#28 - The Five-Year Rule: Technology, Change, and Looking Ahead | Chester Stockton
Chester "Chet" Stockton is an experienced technology professional and author with over three decades of experience in the enterprise software space, having…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#27 - Never Hesitate: Acting the Long Game in Hollywood | Andrew Key
Andrew is a husband of 15 years, a father to three boys, and has been in entertainment for 15 years. With numerous credits on network television as well as…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#26 - $100K a Week: Inside the Creator Economy | Jane Zhao
Jane Zhao is a media and marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience driving growth in live streaming and influencer marketing. She has led content…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)The Pitch Docs Presents: Freddy Tutiven - Why Play Patterns Matter
This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#25 - Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life With a Skateboarder's Mindset | Brett Sorem
Brett Sorem is the author of Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life with a Skateboarder's Mindset. His journey has taken him from carving the streets of San…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)The Pitch Docs Presents: Mary Bredin - The Power of Connection
This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#24 - Adventures in Screenwriting | Guy Toubes
Guy Toubes is an Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner who burst onto the children's television scene with Mowgli: The New Adventures of…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#23 - Stop Waiting, Start Creating | Emily Brundige
Emily Brundige is the creator of GOLDIE on Apple TV+, based on her award-winning short film of the same name, and the mind behind the cult-favorite YouTube…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)The Pitch Docs Presents: Dimitris Dodoras - The Art of Scoring for the Screen
This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#22 - A Life in Sitcoms | Andy Guerdat
Andy Guerdat is a TV writer/producer whose credits range from "Mork & Mindy" to "Sister, Sister" to "Herman's Head," which he created. In addition to half-hour…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)The Pitch Docs Presents: Scott Gray - Writing for Nickelodeon, Disney, and Netflix
This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#21 - Creative Rebellion | John S. Couch
John S. Couch is a visionary writer, designer, and technologist dedicated to unlocking creative potential. He leads Galvanize Studios, which has partnered with…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#20.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 2 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers
10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: "What's a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?" In this bonus episode, we revisit the answers from…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#20 - Make It Personal | David Levy
David Levy is the Head of Studio at Pinkfong USA, where he oversees original IP and creative direction on co-productions for the company behind Baby Shark…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#19 - Take the Meeting | Jeff Aghassi
Jeff Aghassi is a 30-year film and television industry veteran, literary manager, and producer. He began as a location manager on Tank Girl and The Crucible…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#18 - The Authentic Host | Tanya Memme
Tanya Memme is an Emmy-nominated TV host, award-winning producer, and internationally recognized speaker, best known as the host of A&E's hit series Sell This…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#17 - Write Like a Pro | Daniel Calvisi
Daniel Calvisi is a Script Doctor, Writing Coach and the author of Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay and Story Maps: TV DRAMA: The Structure of the…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#16 - From Intern to Icon | Farnaz Esnaashari
Farnaz Esnaashari rose from Nickelodeon intern to creator and executive producer during her 17-year run at the studio. While running post on Dora the Explorer…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#15 - Love, Camera, Action | Noël Stark
Noël Stark is the author of Love, Camera, Action, a smart, steamy debut novel that pulls back the curtain on life behind the scenes of a TV set. A true…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#14 - A Composer's Puzzle | Mike Reagan
Mike Reagan is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer for film, TV, and games, known for his work on God of War, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Chico Bon Bon…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#13 - The Founder's Fight | Mengting Hou
Mengting Hou is an entrepreneur and the founder of Mimir, an AI-enhaned language learning platform that transforms language learning by focusing on real-life…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#12 - The Making of a Showrunner | Rick Suvalle
Rick Suvalle is a writer, producer and showrunner known for creating and producing DreamWorks' "Dew Drop Diaries" and Mattel's "Thomas & Friends: All Engines…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#11 - Muscle & Mindset | Marlyn Benitez
Marlyn Benitez is a women's fitness and nutrition coach helping busy moms reset their mindset, fuel their bodies, and train with purpose—without restrictive…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#10.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 1 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers
10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: "What's a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?" In this bonus episode, I've gathered answers to…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#10 - Two Lives of a Storyteller | Jeffrey Fleishman
Jeffrey Fleishman is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, novelist, and former senior writer for the Los Angeles Times. He previously served as the paper's foreign and…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#9 - Culture Misfit | Marisa Balkus
Marisa Balkus is a seasoned producer and executive specializing in anime, adult animation, and IP adaptations. She began her career at New Regency Productions…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#8 - The Gift of Intentionality | Viri Maldonado
Viri Maldonado is a multi-hyphenate creative, luxury gifting expert, and former TV producer based in Los Angeles. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Viri built…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#7 - A Screenwriter's Journey | Ron Mita
Ron Mita is a veteran screenwriter whose films have earned over $530 million worldwide. His credits include the animated feature Robots (20th Century Fox)…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#6 - Leading With Humanity | Paul Falcone
Paul Falcone is a bestselling author and workplace leadership expert with decades of HR executive experience at top organizations like Nickelodeon, Paramount…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#5 - 14 Million Views Later | Agnes Lee
Agnes Lee is a self-published children's book author from Riverside County, California who turned a dream into a viral reality. While preparing for law school…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#4 - A Filmmaker Plays Himself | Mike Ott
Mike Ott studied at the California Institute of the Arts where he received his MFA in Film/Video. Mike's films (Littlerock, Kid Icarus, Pearlblossom Hwy) have…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#3 - Engineering Is Universal | Caroline Trujillo
Caroline Trujillo is a senior electronics technician driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Based in Los Angeles, she has gained hands-on…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#2 - Comedy With Meaning | Joey Clift
Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)#1 - Don't Ask For Permission | Ryan Pyle
Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in…
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)Which Rules To Break
The Story Series Podcast is a screenwriting and creativity show hosted by screenwriter Brandon Violette (Disney, Netflix, Pixar) that explores writing craft…