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Story Babble Podcast
Story Babble is about the stories we tell – on the big screen, the small screen, the page, or face to face; why story matters, what makes a good story great, and how to become a better storyteller.
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Recent Episodes
Homer v Dr Who
Mark introduces Brian to a couple of his favorite Christmas shows. Is it possible that anyone could improve on A Christmas Carol. Mark thinks so.
SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978
Mark’s Christmas Video 2016 (Episode 1)
Mark’s Christmas Video 2017 (Episode 2)
Mark’s Christmas Video 2020 (Episode 3) NEW
The Luck of the Irish – Steve Vinovich
To say Steve Vinovich lucked into a successful acting career wouldn’t be fair. But by his own admission, it’s a little bit true. His career was made, however, with a lot of talent and hard work. Steve’s credits include a prodigious amount of stage, film and TV. His performance as Puffin in the Swan Princess was the pinnacle, of course. (We’re winking here.) He’s got a lot of great stories and one about Seinfeld that will blow your mind. Enjoy.
Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation
The Value of Misery in Storytelling and in Life
No good story is devoid of misery. Misery means struggle. And struggle means drama – the heart and soul of every great story. No protagonist, real or fictional, is misery-free.
The Game: Stuff Happens
Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation
Why you love/hate country music
On his wonderful podcast, social thinker, Malcom Gladwell, opines on the power of country music…we did not see that coming. What about you? Country music lover? Hater? Lets talk about it. Well, we’ll talk, you listen.
Revisionist History: The King of Tears
Mark’s Country Song Apple Music: Send Me Back Home
Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation
How to Become a Composer and Just What is Temp Lust? | J Bateman
J Bateman is just like us, but a lot more talented. And such a nice guy. Growing up, he didn’t know he wanted to be a composer, but here he is with more than a few movie credits under his belt. If you’ve seen any of the last six Swan Princess sequels (that’s right, there’s ten all together – time to catch up!) then you’ve heard his scoring and songs. Speaking of scores, we felt lucky to have him on Storybabble. Enjoy.
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About Story Babble
Meet The Hosts
Brian Nissen
Co-Host
Mark Arnett
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Mark earned his way through college performing magic for corporate parties as Arnett the “Not Too Bad.” It was mostly an excuse for comedy, but it did include an escape from a large trunk. However, after graduating from law school at Arizona State University, Mark stopped doing magic outside the bedroom. Instead, Mark practices law with his brother Wayne at Arnett & Arnett, P.C. in Chandler, Arizona helping people who have been ripped off by their insurance company. But Mark has always kept his hand in entertainment. Whether that’s performing in a rock band, making a feature-length award-winning documentary (Baby Boomerang), or producing stage and screen projects with Brian. Mark is currently working on a novel, a screenplay, a TV pilot, and a music video, but his latest “completed” project is an album of original songs entitled “Sugar Cubes.” As Mark puts it, “I have an addiction to creativity. I can’t seem to stop myself. I even dream of pulling the old trunk out of the garage and seeing if I can still escape.”
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