The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)
By Brandon Violette
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Episodes: 61
Description
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 takeaways, and honest, rule-breaking insights about what it really takes to:
Tell better stories.
Find your creative voice.
Build a lasting career.
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#51 - Building an Animated Series in Public | We Ghosted Media
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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#50 - How a Viral Children's Book Was Self-Published From Scratch | Agnes Lee
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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#49 - From Blue's Clues to Video Games: Writing for TV, Podcasts & Games | Alyson Eisenband
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#48 - What AI Means For Writers | Qiushi Zhang
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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#47 - Write Fast, Write Funny: Late Night TV to Kids Animation | John Huss
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#46 - One Step Forward: Vulnerability as a Creative Act | Will Craig
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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#45 - What Building a Creative Career Actually Feels Like | Story Series Selects
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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#44 - Why Preschool Writing is Harder Than You Think | Craig Carlisle
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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#43 - From Script to Screen: Making CLIKA | Michael Greene
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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#42 - How "Tough Rides: China" Launched a TV Franchise: Part 2 | Ryan Pyle
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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#41 - Making an Adventure TV Series in China: Part 1 | Ryan Pyle
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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#40 - The Pitching Mistake Most Writers Don't Realize They're Making (TV & Film)
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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#39 - Personal Branding for Writers: How It Supports Your Career | Goldie Chan
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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#38 - How to Break Into Animation Writing When Jobs Are Hard to Find | Beth Mosch
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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#37 - Disability in Hollywood: Representation, Writer's Rooms & What Star Trek Got Right | Hilary Van Hoose
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Show Update + Your Free Guide
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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#36 - A Vietnam Veteran's Redemption Through Acting & Writing | Brian Delate
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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#35 - Rugrats to Real Monsters: The Zen of Writing Without Validation | Peter Gaffney
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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#34 - Creating Stories That Empower: Princess Power, Barbie & Beyond | Elise Allen
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#33 - How a 1980s Short Story Became a Finished Book: Writing, Rejection & Perseverance | Eric Miller
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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#32 - Write What You Love: A Career in Animation & Comics | Adam Beechen
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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#31 - From Landscape Architect to Global Storyteller | Ambika Mathur
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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#30.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 3 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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#30 - Art Is Life-Saving: Acting, Rejection & Resilience | Kate Amundsen
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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#29 - Worldbuilding for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering & More | Ari Levitch
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Pitch Docs Presents: Nick Filippi - Storyboards, Directing & Development
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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#28 - The Five-Year Rule: Technology, Change, and Looking Ahead | Chester Stockton
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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#27 - Never Hesitate: Acting the Long Game in Hollywood | Andrew Key
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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#26 - $100K a Week: Inside the Creator Economy | Jane Zhao
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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The Pitch Docs Presents: Freddy Tutiven - Why Play Patterns Matter
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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#25 - Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life With a Skateboarder's Mindset | Brett Sorem
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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The Pitch Docs Presents: Mary Bredin - The Power of Connection
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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#24 - Adventures in Screenwriting | Guy Toubes
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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#23 - Stop Waiting, Start Creating | Emily Brundige
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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The Pitch Docs Presents: Dimitris Dodoras - The Art of Scoring for the Screen
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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#22 - A Life in Sitcoms | Andy Guerdat
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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The Pitch Docs Presents: Scott Gray - Writing for Nickelodeon, Disney, and Netflix
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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#21 - Creative Rebellion | John S. Couch
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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#20.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 2 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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#20 - Make It Personal | David Levy
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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#19 - Take the Meeting | Jeff Aghassi
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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#18 - The Authentic Host | Tanya Memme
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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#17 - Write Like a Pro | Daniel Calvisi
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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#16 - From Intern to Icon | Farnaz Esnaashari
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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#15 - Love, Camera, Action | Noël Stark
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#14 - A Composer's Puzzle | Mike Reagan
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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#13 - The Founder's Fight | Mengting Hou
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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#12 - The Making of a Showrunner | Rick Suvalle
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May 26, 2025 |
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#11 - Muscle & Mindset | Marlyn Benitez
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May 19, 2025 |
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#10.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 1 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers
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May 12, 2025 |
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#10 - Two Lives of a Storyteller | Jeffrey Fleishman
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May 05, 2025 |
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#9 - Culture Misfit | Marisa Balkus
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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#8 - The Gift of Intentionality | Viri Maldonado
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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#7 - A Screenwriter's Journey | Ron Mita
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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#6 - Leading With Humanity | Paul Falcone
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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#5 - 14 Million Views Later | Agnes Lee
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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#4 - A Filmmaker Plays Himself | Mike Ott
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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#3 - Engineering Is Universal | Caroline Trujillo
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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#2 - Comedy With Meaning | Joey Clift
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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#1 - Don't Ask For Permission | Ryan Pyle
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Which Rules To Break
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Feb 24, 2025 |