This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by writer and actor Hallie Lambert, of the Expanse. They talk about adapting pre-existing ideas versus producing original content, freezing in front of the camera, and staring at the ceiling as a form of creative therapy. Then, Ms Lambert helps the boys develop a story about memories, thieves, and little pearls of wisdom. Will Zack ever watch the Expanse? Will Dylan ever stop talking about the Expanse (probably not)? Tune in to find out!...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 38
Episode 15 of Twitching UpStream. Streaming live on their weekly show, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to explain story writing. After changing up the concept slightly, we decides to work more intimately on one project, developing characters, clearer plot, etc. This is an extension of the project we call Phantom Limb. They talk about how to further develop a story, how to go from ideas to scenes and and what Saving The Cat means. We do our thing live with comments from...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by director Dan Mirvish. They tak about the conversion rate of cups-of-coffee to words-on-the-page, not getting hung up on media, and how to turn an existing work into something more personal. Then, he helps the boys develop a story about memory loss, romance, and monsters. Will Zack ever stop mumbling, slurring, and talking too fast? Will Dylan ever stop moving around while he's in a chair? Tune in to find out! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 37
Episode 14 of Twitching UpStream. Streaming live on their weekly show, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to read a dumb text message. After changing up the concept slightly, we decides to work more intimately on one project, developing characters, clearer plot, etc. This is an extension of the project we call Phantom Limb. They talk about how to further develop a story, how to go from ideas to scenes and and what Saving The Cat means. We do our thing live with comments f...
May 07, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 14
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by actor, writer, and producer Jess Paul. They talk about the effort and magic which goes into creating fake food, driving the vehicle which is your own work, and the skills required to properly coordinate a production budget. Then, Ms Paul helps talk the boys through a story which may be just a tad stranger than reality. Will Zack ever stop watching reality television? Will Dylan ever admit his secret love affair with reality television...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 36
Our thirteenth episode of Twitching UpStream. Streaming live on their weekly show, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to read a dumb text message. After last week, we decides to switch up a little and work more intimately on one project. This is an extension of the project we call Phantom Limb. They talk about how to further develop a story, how to go from ideas to scenes and and what Saving The Cat means. We do our thing live with comments from our friends. Tune in and s...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 13
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Drayton Alan, author and podcaster. They talk about finding the mundane parts of the paranormal, surprising radio-station contest prizes, and the wild-west days of the Internet. Then, Mr. Alan helps the boys develop a story about a job so easy, people do it in their sleep. Will Zack ever get a hat that doesn't share his greenscreen? Will Dylan ever get over his seething jealousy at someone else's success? Tune in to find out! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 35
Our twelfth episode of Twitching UpStream. Streaming live on their weekly show, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to read a dumb text message. Instead, he decides to add another chapter in our Pillar of Salt series. They talk about how to further develop a story, how to go from ideas to scenes and and what Saving The Cat means. We do our thing live with comments from our friends. Tune in and see Some Nobodies make something weird! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.somenobodie...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 12
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by writer/producer Tasha Hardy. They discuss the importance of outlining, what it's like to herd cats, and why you should know the rules before breaking them. Then, Ms Hardy help the boys outline a story about stealing a mechanical man from the happiest place on earth. Will Zack ever stop commenting on Dylan's texting habits? Will Dylan ever un-tie his tongue? Tune in to find out! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.somenobodies.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 34
Our eleventh episode of Twitching UpStream. Now on Scene Snobs Network! Streaming live for the second time in the double digits, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to read a dumb text message. Instead, he decides to add another chapter in our Pillar of Salt series. They talk about adding movies into a series, how to pull off a good prequel and what our hero's origin should be. We do our thing live with comments from our friends. Tune in and see Some Nobodies make somethin...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 11
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by the dynamic duo of David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel: directors, producers, and screenwriters of the film The Faculty. They talk about identifying opportunity, personal inciting incidents, and - most importantly - the power of friendship. Then, the four of them work out a story about a murder, mind-reading, and public barbecues. Will Zack ever stop fan-boying? Will Dylan ever finish his glass of water? Tune in to find out! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 33
Our tenth episode of Twitching UpStream. Now on Scene Snobs Network! Streaming live for the first time in the double digits, after asking some Quick Questions, Zack tries to get Dylan to read a dumb text message. Instead, he decides to rework last week's text about different groups of podcasters meet for something they never could have imagined. They talk about turning a movie into a series, how to make a 'Monster of the Week" style show and if trapping an interdimensional can be used for fuel o...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Bee Hyland of the Deep Lore and FMC: Is This Podcast a Jojo Reference podcasts. They talk about the difficulty of taking things seriously, the importance of vetting your guest appearances, and what exactly it means to be "family friendly." Then, Bee helps the boys tell a story of many little things coming together to bring two larger things together. Will Zack ever stop calling Dylan out? Will Dylan ever get a better response to his j...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 32
This week, on Talking Upstream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Michael Colby and Jack Billings from the Jack Billings Presents: Me and My Neighbor Michael podcast. They talk about Southern Ohio, which room is best for podcast recording, and the difficulties inherent in videotaping the dead. Then, the pair help...the pair work on an idea which almost vanishes before their eyes. Will Zack maintain a straight face? Will Dylan ever stop blaming things on his childhood? Tune in to find out! Find Jack ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 31
This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Cammy from the Mythstorie podcast; they talk about favorite myths, current goals, and what it's like to really want something. Then, Cammy helps the pair create a story about pills, and gods, and what happens when one might fill in for the other. Will Zack ever lose his competitive streak? Will Dylan ever stop losing? Tune in to find out! Find Tammy and Mythstorie here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UHdE8KYgOeESrjA3lk4ki ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 30
Our ninth episode of Twitching UpStream. Now on Scene Snobs Network! Streaming live for the last time in the single digits, after asking some Quick Questions Zack gets Dylan to read a dumb text message about different groups of podcasters meet for something they never could have imagined. They talk about podcast types, federal organizations and if trapping an interdimensional being is a good thing. We do our thing live with comments from our friends. Tune in and see Some Nobodies make something ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Leo Affects from The Leo Affects; they talk about celebrity impressions, proper interview technique, and dungeons and dragons podcasts. Then, Leo helps the boys develop a magical story as good as gold...? Will Zack ever stop spilling Some Nobodies secrets? Will Dylan ever regain his sunny disposition? Tune in to find out! Find Leo and the Leo Affect here: https://theleoaffects.wixsite.com/podcast#:~:text=The%20Leo%20Affects%20or%20L.A...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 29
Our eighth episode of Twitching UpStream. Now on Scene Snobs Network! Streaming live for the college senior attempt, after asking forgetting about Quick Questions so he can perfectly sing Happy Birthday to his friend Sara, Zack gets Dylan to read a dumb text message a time capsule that never ages. They talk about time portals, pocket dimensions and if a person can live in a place where time never moves. We do our thing live with comments from our friends. Tune in and see Some Nobodies make somet...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Andy Grant from Real Men Feel; they talk about what it takes to feel, telling your own story, and failing forward (again?). Then, Andy encourages the pair to create a story about a real-life beta test...or is it? Will Zack ever stop laughing? Will Dylan drop his shields, if even for a moment? Tune in to find out! Find Andy and Real Men Feel here: http://realmenfeel.org/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.somenobodies.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 28
Join Some Nobodies as they try and talk their way into a streaming service. This time, after some ‘hot gossip’, Dylan reads the text about the project we’re going to work on. This message was about a rat race style movie about a rich person that puts a treasure in an automated car. They go over fictional gangs, Amy Adams characters and John 'the Dwayne" Rockson. Zack, Dylan and other Some Nobodies tell a lot of stories - you should ask about them sometime! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.somenobodi...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7
This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Jeff Dwoskin from Live from Detroit: the Jeff Dwoskin Show; they talk about time-sensitive marriage ceremonies, letting interview guests run the show, and the benefits of keeping a backlog. Then, Jeff helps the pair create a tale of revenge, extortion, and small-town shenanigans. WIll Zack bring up his ordination? Will Dylan finally provide a good title for a story? Tune in to find out! Find Jeff and Live from Detroit: the Jeff Dwoski...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 27
Join Some Nobodies as they try and talk their way into a streaming service. This time, after some ‘hot gossip’, Dylan reads the text about the project we’re going to work on. This message was about a podcast idea to interview post catastrophe 'super event' survivors. We go over other superhero universes, how to structure a themed podcast and how to be virtually friends. Zack, Dylan and other Some Nobodies tell a lot of stories - you should ask about them sometime! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.so...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
#126. Laser Chaser v Public Precinct This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Jeff “the shark” Porrini from the Yo Show over Stoop Radio (don’t ask, it's a long story); they talk about east-coast things, the best questions to ask during interviews, and which senses are worth swapping. Then, Jeff helps the boys compile a list of the greatest (and most affordable) fighters in the universe. Will Zack relate things to his love of popular culture? Will Dylan ever ask a question? ...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 26
Some Nobodies want to engage with more people online and LIVE. So, now they are trying to TWITCH their way to a streaming service! Tune in on their live TWITCH CHANNEL (twitch.tv/somenobodies) for live content creation! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.somenobodies.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.patreon.com/somenobodies ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ www.twitch.tv/somenobodies ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #somenobodies #talkingupstream #zackanddylan #scriptwriting #preproduction #moviemaking #filmmaking...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
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Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 25
Some Nobodies want to engage with more people online and LIVE. So, now they are trying to TWITCH their way to a streaming service! Tune in on their live TWITCH CHANNEL (twitch.tv/somenobodies) for live content creation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 4
Talking Upstream is a 90-minute writer's room where Zack and Dylan bring a show on creativity. They pull random ideas which they get weekly and bring these ideas to the whiteboard. Zack and Dylan generate a structure for these amusing ideas and stories and then turn them into a full story that can turn into a book, short story, series, movie, or many more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 24
Some Nobodies want to engage with more people online and LIVE. So, now they are trying to TWITCH their way to a streaming service! Tune in on their live TWITCH CHANNEL (twitch.tv/somenobodies) for live content creation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
Talking Upstream is a 90-minute writer's room where Zack and Dylan bring a show on creativity. They pull random ideas which they get weekly and bring these ideas to the whiteboard. Zack and Dylan generate a structure for these amusing ideas and stories and then turn them into a full story that can turn into a book, short story, series, movie, or many more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 23
Some Nobodies want to engage with more people online and LIVE. So, now they are trying to TWITCH their way to a streaming service! Tune in on their live TWITCH CHANNEL (twitch.tv/somenobodies) for live content creation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 28, 2021•51 min•Ep. 2
