Episode 4: "The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik Larson - Book of the Month Nov 2023
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11/24/23 • 43 min
The first book of the month has been read, and our hosts discuss the splendid novel, “The Splendid and the Vile,” by Erik Larson. Not only do they delve into the history of the events surrounding the novel, but they talk about its mechanics and other works by the author and how he blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction.
Notable Titles Mentioned: "The Splendid and the Vile," "In the Garden of Beasts," "Dead Wake," and "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson; "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com
John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com
The first book of the month has been read, and our hosts discuss the splendid novel, “The Splendid and the Vile,” by Erik Larson. Not only do they delve into the history of the events surrounding the novel, but they talk about its mechanics and other works by the author and how he blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction.
Notable Titles Mentioned: "The Splendid and the Vile," "In the Garden of Beasts," "Dead Wake," and "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson; "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcast
Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/storyweaverspodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4
Logo Design - Dean Studios
Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios
Audio Production - Dean Studios
Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com
John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com
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Episode 3: The Nocturne Cycle, by John William Worth
In this episode, Dean Bradley speaks with John William Worth about his newest novel, “The City of Woe,” the finale in his Nocturne trilogy of horror novels. John will discuss the creative process of the series and how it sprang from a simple idea into a full-blown horror epic.
Notable Titles Mentioned: The City of Woe, Nocturne Hall, and A Town of Night , by John William Worth; various works of H.P. Lovecraft; It by Stephen King; The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt; Evil Dead 2 dir. Sam Raimi; Jojo Rabbit dir. Taika Waititi; Hereditary dir. Ari Aster; Halloween series (various timelines)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyweaverspodcastSoundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/storyweaverspodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyweaverspodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storyweavers/id1714488926Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a4qTuz7fbpB5MPsDVXboM?si=9cb9145acab849d4Logo Design - Dean Studios
Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios
Audio Production - Dean Studios
Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com
John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com
Nocturne Cycle Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFPCK4MQ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tkin_tpbk&qid=1699469840&sr=8-1Nocturne Cycle Audiobooks - https://www.audible.com/author/John-William-Worth/B01NBXKVO7?ref_pageloadid=7HKB7LHepl8NQNqR&ref=a_pd_The-Ci_c1_author_1&pf_rd_p=df6bf89c-ab0c-4323-993a-2a046c7399f9&pf_rd_r=VNDGV2H88WBRND2WCYNH&pageLoadId=E4hyMfyXtaPemnq5&ref_plink=not_applicable&creativeId=16015ba4-2e2d-4ae3-93c5-e937781a25cd
“The City of Woe” 2023 Copyrighted to John William Worth
"A Town of Night" 2020 Copyrighted to John William Worth
"Nocturne Hall" 2017 Copyrighted to John William Worth
"The Boy Unstuck in Time" 2017 Copyrighted to John William Worth
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Episode 5: Orson Welles feat. Josh Pomponio
On this special episode of Storyweavers, we speak with John Pomponio, a filmmaker with a special affinity for Orson Welles and his stunning filmography and career. Not only do we talk about historical moments at the hands of Welles and insights into the business of filmmaking, but we’ll also see how this influential figure shaped Josh’s own creative mind.
Notable Titles Mentioned: “Citizen Kane,” “The Magnificent Ambersons,” “Touch of Evil,” “Chimes at Midnight,” as well as referencing other filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Robert Wise, and Francis Ford Coppola.
Josh Pomponio's "Analogic": https://vimeo.com/762280978
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Logo Design - Dean Studios
Video Editing and Production - Dean Studios
Audio Production - Dean Studios
Dean Bradley - https://www.dean-studios.com
John William Worth - https://www.johnwilliamworth.com
Josh Pomponio - https://www.youtube.com/@screenwriter85 ; https://vimeo.com/joshpomponio
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