The Story Building

Don't Get Me Started: Book Trope Marketing

Sometimes you just have to get it off your chest and in these mini episodes we’re going to talk about some of the things that drive us crazy in the stories we love. Because sometimes love drives you crazy and ranting is therapeutic.  Today we talk about book trope marketing. Is there a trope or cliche or trend that bugs you? Tell us why it makes you mad and maybe we’ll agree! @thestorybuildingpod thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com

Choose Your Fighter: Entering the World of Video Games

Imagine you could step inside your favourite book or movie and run around, meet the characters, engage with the world… For many story lovers, this is our ultimate fantasy and it is, in fact, a fantasy that can be realised. The world of video games is a rich canvas of interactive, engaging and exciting storytelling just waiting for you to grab it with both hands. In this special episode, we’re going to dive into some of our favourite games and explore how this rapidly growing industry is the next evolution of storytelling. We’ll even give you a few of our best picks if you’re not sure where to get started.  Let us know what games you love and which ones have the best stories! Email us at thestorybuilidngpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thestorybuildingpod.  Grab your controllers and let’s-a-go!

Fall In Love Again and Again: The RomCom Episode Sequel

Back by popular demand! We’re returning to the world of the romcom and diving deeper into one of our favourite genres. If you want more love triangles, more contrived situations, more swoon-worthy soundtracks and more Hugh Grant, this is a sequel you won’t want to miss! With so much ground to cover, it’s no wonder we weren’t able to get to some of your faves in our first episode, so we’re going to take a look at some of the classics we missed and explore the evolution of a genre we can’t help falling for. What does the future hold for the romcom? Have we seen the last of the glory days or is the best still to come? We may not have all the answers, but like any great love story, we’re going to find out together.  If you loved our first episode, or you want to see more sequels, let us know! Find us on Instagram @thestorybuildingpod or send an email to thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com

Under-Hyped and Under-the-Radar: Anna Karenina and Another Period

Have you ever found something new, something awesome, something you can't stop talking about...but there's nobody to share it with because nobody has ever heard of it? Welcome to our bite-sized episode, Under-Hyped and Under-the-Radar where we have a moment to yap about something that got us hyped and never got the recognition it deserved. In this episode, we'll be looking at Joe Wright's adaptation of Anna Karenina and the comedy series, Another Period. We're here to find the hidden gems so that you don't have to. Have a show, movie or book that you think never got the attention it deserved? Send us your recs! thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com @thestorybuildingpod

We’ll Always Have Paris (and this Classics Episode)

Everyone has their thoughts on “The Classics” and more often than not will express these thoughts without prompting. This episode is of course no different but with the added benefit of being less obnoxious than that person in the office judging you because you’ve never read “Meditations”.  We’re going to look at the Classics we’ve read and watched, sort through the good and the bad and the ones that are definitely worth your time. It can be overwhelming to decide where to start, but with our guidance in hand you can form your own opinions about what makes a classic and who gets to decide. Tell us which classics you always recommend! Send an email to thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thestorybuildingpod