Best Craft Works Dialogue Podcasts (2025)

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Vomit, Unwritten Dialogue, Hip Hop Theatre, and the Delusions of Learning the Craft - Playwright's Spotlight with Rickerby Hinds 1:23:15

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Send us a text Rickerby Hinds swung by the Playwright's Spotlight prior to the premiere of his "last' play. We unpack various topics including Hip Hop Theatre, being a self-taught playwright, writing without arrogance, earning your audience, and the use of poetry, spoken word, rap, and movement and dance. We also discuss lessons in editing, metapho…

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Episode 14: Ashley Huegi | From Burnout to Breakthrough 21:33

3d ago21:33

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 14: Ashley Huegi on Going from Burnout to Breakthrough https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/PWyJCz0e_OA Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! In this inspiring episode, hosts Mandy McAllister and Kelly Resendez are joined by GoBundance Wo…

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#190: Our Storyteller Tier List 42:03

3d ago42:03

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We open today's episode with news about our good friend Nicolás Obregón and his newest novel, The Sugar Man. After that, we sit back and discuss the greatest writers in history and where they fall on our tier list as storytellers. Believe it or not, some of the best writers are actually terrible at telling stories. You might be surprised by who top…

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First Draft - Vauhini Vara 59:23

3d ago59:23

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Vauhini Vara has been a reporter and editor for The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and the New York Times Magazine, and is the prize-winning author of The Immortal King Rao and This is Salvaged. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her new nonfiction book is called Searches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Painting a Room, Masterclasses vs Academia, and the Perils of Liking Your Own Writing - Playwright's Spotlight with June Thomson Morris 55:04

9d ago55:04

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Send us a text Just over the week before the World Premiere of her first play celebrating the Centennial celebration of Coral Gables, Florida, multiple Emmy-winning journalist June Thomson Morris beamed into the Playwright's Spotlight. In this interview, we discuss attempting one's first play, overcoming obstacles, and experiencing your work come t…

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#189: Revisiting The Slush Pile Q&A 35:03

9d ago35:03

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Today, we are diving back in and discussing a second Q&A email we received from the editor of Story Magazine. We learn more about the story publishing process used by major literary magazines and your chances of acceptance. You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…

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Episode 13: Abby Buchmiller | Resilience, Reinvention, & Success in Solar 21:18

10d ago21:18

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 13: Abby Buchmiller's Resilience, Reinvention, and Success in the Solar Industry https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/fPlK2JV6QCA Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! In this inspiring episode, hosts Kelly Resendez and Mandy McAllister s…

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First Draft - Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda 1:05:06

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Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda is a literary translator. Born in Tokyo, and raised in Texas, she is the co-translator of Ryke Akutagawa’s Kappa and the translator for Yuko Tsushima’s Wildcat Dome. She lives in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mitzi Rapkin

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Voices, Overwriting, Stage Directions in Dialogue, and Infusing Your Writing with Heart - Playwright's Spotlight with Lisa Rosenbaum and Ronda Spinak 1:02:16

16d ago1:02:16

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Send us a text Playwrights Lisa Rosenbaum and Ronda Spinak sat in the Playwright's Spotlight to discuss the evolution of their play The Violin Maker from its Sydney, Australia production to its US premiere from its origin from The Violins of Hope through its process up to rehearsals. We delve into the styles of salons, approaching flashbacks and ov…

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#188: Breaking Down Amazing Lines Of Prose Part 2 42:28

16d ago42:28

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We start today's episode with some excellent publication news, and then quickly digress into a best storyteller tier list. After that, we attempt to finish discussing a list of the top 51 amazing lines of prose. Here's a bit of a spoiler, most of the lines are neither amazing nor worthy of being on such a list. Our disgruntled rebuttals are peppere…

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E. 103 Reimagining photography through abstraction with Viviane Sassen (Live) 46:34

17d ago46:34

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Viviane Sassen doesn’t just take photographs, she creates entire worlds. Known for her dreamlike use of light and shadow, she moves seamlessly between fashion, fine art, and documentary photography, always pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, often exploring themes of identity, memory, and mortality. In this conversation, we’ll uncover th…

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Episode 12: Melissa Sweets | Crafting Culture and Breaking Barriers 23:11

17d ago23:11

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 12: Melissa Sweets on Crafting Culture & Breaking Barriers in the Music Industry https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/6tKvMj2TXMM Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! Join Kelly Resendez and Mandy McAllister in this episode as they host …

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First Draft - Lynne Tillman 1:12:42

18d ago1:12:42

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Lynne Tillman is a novelist, short story writer, and cultural critic. Her novels are Haunted Houses; Motion Sickness; Cast in Doubt; No Lease on Life, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award; American Genius, A Comedy, and Men and Apparitions. Her nonfiction books include The Velvet Years: Warhol’s Factory 1965–1967, with photographs …

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#187: Breaking Down Amazing Lines Of Prose Part 1 39:55

23d ago39:55

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We kick off today's episode with some excellent publishing news! After that, we discuss some of the "greatest" lines of prose. Despite the title of this episode, we do not take things seriously at all. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…

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Episode 11: Alexia Cooper | Opportunities Out of Obstacles 22:16

24d ago22:16

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 11: Alexia Cooper on Creating Opportunities Out of Obstacles https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! In this captivating episode, Mandy McAllister and Kelly Resendez bring you an inspiring conversation with Alexia Cooper, a trailblazer in the construc…

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First Draft - Colum McCann 1:00:17

25d ago1:00:17

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Colum McCann is the Dublin-born author of thirteen books. He has won numerous international honors including the U.S National Book Award and an Oscar. His work has been published in over 40 languages. He is the co-founder of Narrative 4, a global non-profit that uses storytelling to build community engagement in schools around the world. His new no…

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London, N.Y., and L.A. Markets, Great Hooks and Good Stories, and Stealing from the Greats - Playwright's Spotlight with Stephen Laughton 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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Send us a text British L.A.-based playwright Stephen Laughton came sat in-house in the Playwright's Spotlight before the West Coast Premiere of his play One Jewish Boy. In this interview, we discuss the differences in the London, New York, and Los Angeles markets, London gatekeepers and the draw of the London Fringe and its difference to the Edinbu…

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#186: Reading The Best Lines In Fiction 43:54

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We begin today's episode with some publication updates. After that, we read a list of what are supposedly considered the best lines in fiction. Unsatisfied with said lines, we go ahead and read some of our favorite lines from our own stories. You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can check out Caleb's work at www.ca…

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Episode 10: Kathy Fettke | Passion for Real Estate Turns to Profit 24:58

1M ago24:58

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 10: Kathy Fettke on Turning a Passion Into Profit https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! In this episode, hosts Mandy McAllister and Kelly Resendez introduce trailblazer Kathy Fettke, a renowned real estate investor and educator. Kathy shares her jou…

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First Draft - Karen Russell (Returns) 1:03:27

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Karen Russell is the author of six books of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove. She has received MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, son, and daughter. The Ant…

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Deadlines, Storytelling Through Post-Its, and Working with Sensitive Subject Matter - Playwright's Spotlight with Judson Jones 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

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Send us a text Before the World Premiere of his very first play, Judson Jones streamed into the Playwright's Spotlight. We discussed his background in theatre, film, and television and his journey to writing his first play and any challenges he overcame. We dove into hitting the flow state, introducing new ideas, the appreciation of new works, stor…

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DBS #121: An Awful List About The Most Awful Authors 35:01

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We open today's episode with some decent writing updates. After that, we discuss an absolutely awful list of the "most awful authors" of all time. Do not expect a serious conversation from this one! Follow us @dpwpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.…

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E. 102 Decoding the world of luxury with Maria von Scheel-Plessen (Live) 1:02:09

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I’m joined by Maria von Scheel-Plessen, who traveled all the way from Munich to meet me at Fotografiska’s cozy Bar Clara—bringing luxury straight to the show. As a senior marketing leader for a top luxury brand, Maria is a powerhouse in her field, blending strategy, tech, and business. But her path wasn’t conventional. Instead of stepping into her …

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Episode 9: Ral West 26:16

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 9: Ral West https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Welcome to the Power Up Your Life Podcast! In this episode, hosts Mandy McAllister and Kelly Resendez sit down with Ral West, a visionary business leader with over four decades of entrepreneurial experience. They discuss Ral's journey from st…

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First Draft - Mai Der Vang 1:03:35

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Mai Der Vang is the author of Primordial, Yellow Rain, and Afterland. Her honors include th Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize from the Academy of American Poets, an American Book Award, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, the First Book Award from the Academy of American Poets, among others. The recipient of a Guggenheim and Lannan Literary Fello…

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Two Ideas That Collide, Having a Wise, Magical Woman, and Selling Widgets and Building a Market - Playwright's Spotlight with Megan Gogerty 1:11:39

1M ago1:11:39

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Send us a text Playwright Megan Gogerty streamed into the Playwright's Spotlight right before the opening of her one-woman show and reimagining of the story of Beowulf. It's a fascinating episode with tons of wisdom to take in, unpack, and apply. We discuss one-person adaptations and letting the play be itself, the importance of intuition, the use …

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DBS #120: Rediscovering Dead Book Genres 35:58

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We begin today's episode with some "what if" talk regarding famous writers. For instance, what if Robert E. Howard lived for another 30 or 40 years? How much would his writing style have evolved? What if Stephen King stopped writing in the 1980s? You get the idea. After that, we cover some defunct (dead) book genres. We discuss whether the mentione…

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Episode 8: David Lykken 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 8: David Lykken https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/Ic_0A6S0PCg Welcome to Power Up Your Life! In this episode, hosts Kelly Resendez and Mandy McAllister interview David Lykken, a 50-year veteran of the mortgage industry and founder of Transf…

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First Draft - Erika Krouse 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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Erika Krouse writes fiction and nonfiction. Her book Tell me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigationwon the Colorado Book Award for Creative Nonfiction and the 2023 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime. Erika’s novel, Contenders, was a finalist for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Her previous short story collection Come Up and See Me Somet…

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DBS #119: Editing Woes 41:55

2M ago41:55

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Caleb starts today's episode with some trouble he's having reading Ulysses by James Joyce. After that, we sit back, relax, and discuss the numerous obstacles we've encountered from editors when reviewing the edits for our works set for publication. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at w…

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Episode 7: Kelly Mason 25:10

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Power Up Your Life Podcast | Powered by GoBundance | Episode 7: Kelly Mason https://powerupyourlifepodcast.com Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/onVVpBgD4Xk Welcome to the Power Up Your LIfe Podcast! In this episode, hosts Kelly Resendez and Mandy McAllister welcome Kelly Mason, an inspiring filmmaker, entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and …

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First Draft - Sarah Gerard (returns again) 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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Sarah Gerard is the author of the essay collection Sunshine State, a New York Times Critics’ and NPR Best Book of the Year, a finalist for the Southern Book Prize, and longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award; the novels True Love and Binary Star, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times First Fiction Prize; a coauthored art book, Recycle; a…

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Hypnotic Language, the Rules of the Card Game, and Asking Big Questions - Playwright's Spotlight with Audrey Cefaly 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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Send us a text Audrey Cefaly streamed into the Playwright's Spotlight after I had the pleasure of seeing the production of her play Alabaster at The Fountain Theatre in Los Angles. This is first time I've had the opportunity to talk to the playwright after seeing their work. We discuss asking big questions, making changes throughout the play's evol…

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#185: Should You Still Read Neil Gaiman And Other Problematic Authors? 40:42

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We begin today's episode with a quick review of "The Monkey, " adapted from the Stephen King short story of the same name. After that, we go into a deep and nuanced discussion about reading the works of authors who have done terrible things in their personal lives. The main culprit we discuss is Neil Gaiman who has recently come under fire for alle…

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