We welcome Katie Leigh to our show, the voice of Connie on Adventures in Odyssey and many wonderful other characters in Muppet Babies, Darkwing Duck, and many more! Bryan reveals why Connie is his favorite AIO character Katie shares some beautiful insight on what makes great stories and great characters. Huge Big Wonderful Announcement: Writers Recharge! is coming to Valdosta, GA September 15-21--your chance to re-energize your writing with Phil Lollar, Kathy Buchanan, and John Fornof! This in-p...
Jul 27, 2024•38 min
John geeks out as he and Bryan talk with Dr. Terry Glaspey, author of one of John's favorite books that has inspired him over and over again: 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know .
Jun 12, 2024•40 min
Torry Martin joins Bryan and John and tells the story of how one the most popular characters in Adventures in Odyssey was born. Join us for the birth of Wooton Bassett. And lots more!
Feb 20, 2024•22 min
Actor, Writer, and Comedian Torry Martin shares some excellent ideas on how you can grow your career and network as a writer. He says the secret is two words.
Feb 03, 2024•40 min
Bryan and John share their favorite Christmas movies. What makes a great Christmas movie? And we share why the best stories all relate to The Greatest Story of Them All.
Dec 13, 2023•19 min
It was so good to met several of you at Sonic Con--the audio drama convention at Liberty University! And Bryan reaches into the bin and pulls out your questions for us to answer.
Dec 06, 2023•30 min
Actors are storytellers too, right? Well in this episode, John and Bryan will shed some light on great acting techniques and methods for audio!
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min
From a master of philosophy and a master of story, we've got some true gems to share in this show with Phil Lollar. Like this one: "Either you're the protagonist of your story or the minor character of someone else's." And wait till you hear Phil's story of "Act 2". If you need some encouragement or a kick in the pants, this is your show!
Aug 21, 2023•52 min
John welcomes the creator of Adventures in Odyssey, as Phil shares the surprising behind-the-scenes story of America's favorite family radio drama. Phil tells how he and Paul McCusker were just trying to keep up with the scripts, when one day, they discovered true gold. And how Hal Smith (the original Whit) said to Dr. Dobson, "You'll make a thousand of these!" Poignant as AIO is now heading for Episode #1000!
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Where Do You Write? Create an environment to inspire your writing. John shares his brand new writer's setup in a sun room as well his 1940s "set" for writing (including a really cool 1940s telephone). Bryan asks what if you don't have a great environment? John shares ideas on what you can do with music and visual cues around you to inspire.Bonus Bryan Question: What should you do if you're not into what you're writing?
Jul 31, 2023•32 min
John Fornof is joined by two resident kid experts to talk about their perspective on what makes a good story!
Jul 17, 2023•44 min
John and Bryan are joined by author and audio-drama officionado Josiah Marshall as he shares how story literally changed his life, starting with a phone-call to Adventures in Odyssey. He shows how the hope of story got him through homelessness and suicide and eventually changed the life of Benjamin, a troubled student that Josiah mentored. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
Steve McCurdy is back! He joins John and Bryan as they answer a listener question and explains a little about his book and the process of writing the book! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jun 19, 2023•29 min
John and Bryan welcome Steve McCardy to story chat as he helps them answer listener questions like steps in writing novels! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
May 16, 2023•33 min
Join John and Bryan as they discuss the Lord of the Rings trilogy and how we, as storytellers and writers, can learn from it. The good and the bad! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Apr 24, 2023•37 min
A galaxy far far away calls as John and special guest Levi talk about STAR WARS! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Apr 17, 2023•31 min
Director Levi Johnson shares how to infuse the sense of “wonder” into your storytelling. What is “wonder” and how do we tap into it? This insight will take your writing from ordinary to extraordinary. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Apr 12, 2023•28 min
Join Actress Kera O'Bryon in this invigorating conversation with Bryan and John. Think about what you do as a creative: Is it about Art or Impact? Millions of souls are at stake, and many faith-based films are missing the mark. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Apr 03, 2023•47 min
John and Bryan talk about working with teams and clients and when standing your ground is important, and when pivoting to something new is key and how to find the balance with the two. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Mar 06, 2023•23 min
John and Bryan visit KAPPA STUDIOS where they talk to some of the big wigs over there to show a little bit of the moviemaking, and audio drama making process! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Feb 03, 2023•30 min
Got a project that's due? A deadline looming? In this episode of StoryChat, John shows his expertise by showing us how he sticks to his deadlines and why deadlines are important for the aspiring writer! Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Sep 23, 2022•30 min
Writing can be a monumental task. Sometimes, it feels like you need in-human abilities to get over writers block and get pen on the page. So what superpowers do you have at your disposal? How do you write with what you got? Today, John shows Bryan all of the superpowers that you have at your disposal and how to use them. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Sep 15, 2022•30 min
Correction is always a bitter pill to swallow, but if you are corrected while you are laughing, that can be a lot more palatable. Comedy can change the hearts and minds of people who otherwise wouldn't listen. So how do you write Comedy? And how do you write it responsibly? Today, John and Bryan talk about how Comedy is one of the most noblest of arts and how heavy a burden that really is. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Sep 01, 2022•33 min
Writer and Audio Drama Producer Darby Kern shows us how crucial passion is to achieving your dream. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Aug 17, 2022•47 min
How is adaptation done and done well? John and Bryan talk about the wonderful G.A. Henty and How John adapted some of his works for Radio drama. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Aug 01, 2022•21 min
On location with South Georgia Film Studios, Director Levi Johnson talks with John about how Writers and Directors can work together to create a great movie. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jul 25, 2022•32 min
Changing the World from Quitman, Georgia Film Producer Honnie Korngold teams up with Cathy Parker to launch a 50,000-square-foot movie sound stage and post-production facilities in the small South Georgia town of Quitman. Georgia is the number one film-producing state in the country and Atlanta sound stages are booked out two years in advance. Launching in South Georgia not only makes sense, it's also launching the dreams of future filmmakers. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in ever...
Jul 13, 2022•36 min
What's it like to be a writer on the set of a film you wrote? Why aren't writers usually allowed on sets? John takes you to South Georgia where PhilanthroFilms is producing "The Buick Special"--a short film he wrote. He introduces us to some of the cast and crew and gives you a peek behind the scenes. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jul 01, 2022•31 min
Join John in the Smoky Mountains for a Writers Room experience with two former Disney Animators and a film professor as they map out a brand new animation series. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jun 14, 2022•42 min
Caleb Towns joins John and Bryan this week to talk about his many hats and what each hat means to the process of storytelling. Hoping to inspire and encourage storytelling in everyone!
Jun 06, 2022•32 min
