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The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)

Brandon Violette

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

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01:07:42

#36 - A Vietnam Veteran's Redemption Through Acting &...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/11/24

Brian Delate is a Vietnam Veteran, actor, writer, and director whose life and work bridge trauma, creativity, and transformation. After serving in Vietnam ('69–'70), Brian rebuilt himself through education, acting, and writing, eventually training at The Actor's Studio under icons like Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel, and Al Pacino. His film and television career includes roles in The Shawshank Redemption, The Truman Show, Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback, and more. Brian is the creator of the acclaimed

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#35 - Rugrats to Real Monsters: The Zen of Writing...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/11/17

Peter Gaffney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer and story editor of animated television, ranging from Rugrats to The Simpsons. He is the co-creator of Nickelodeon's Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ What the iconic Rugrats taught him about creative freedom ✅ Why his approach to writing comedy hasn't changed since the '90s ✅ How meditation saved his work ✅ His honest take on AI: the danger and the opportunity ✅ And why the rule he breaks is simple: stop asking for

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01:00:28

#34 - Creating Stories That Empower: Princess Power,...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/11/10

Emmy nominee and NYT Bestselling author Elise Allen has written for all ages, preschool to adult. She developed/showran Princess Power; other TV credits include Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid, and The Lion Guard. In features, she wrote The Pout Pout Fish, plus fifteen animated Barbie movies. Books include the Elixir series (with Hilary Duff), and Gabby Duran and the Unsittables, now a Disney + show. In the digital world, she wrote for Paris and Pups, and co-created The Monty Pickle Show. Elise

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01:02:12

#33 - How a 1980s Short Story Became a Finished Book:...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/11/03

Eric Miller's first brush with literary "fame" occurred when his grade school writing assignment about a bloodthirsty executioner's block earned him a trip to the principal's office. Years later, he edited the Bram Stoker Award-nominated anthology Hell Comes To Hollywood and other anthologies, wrote the screenplays for the SyFy Channel hit Ice Spiders among other genre films, and his first novel Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? was said in part to be "…an effective blend of comedy, heart, and scares

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01:05:09

#32 - Write What You Love: A Career in Animation &...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/10/27

Adam Beechen is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer with over 200 produced episodes across live-action and animation, including MacGyver, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Teen Titans, The Batman, and The Stinky And Dirty Show. A New York Times best-selling author (Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond), he has written comics for DC, Lion Forge, and Darby Pop, including the acclaimed graphic novel Hench, praised by Variety for its "black and comic strangeness." Beyond television, Adam's storytelling spans

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01:10:38

#31 - From Landscape Architect to Global Storyteller...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/10/20

Ambika Mathur aka "Amby" is an experienced model, actress, and host who began her career in Los Angeles, CA. Ambika is represented by top agencies in America and Italy. She has walked in prestigious runway shows in NYFW, PFW, LAFW, and appeared as a principal role in international campaigns, including a commercial with Visit Italy that aired in New York Times Square. Ambika currently splits her time between the US and Italy, where she moved for love. Ambika's story has captured the interest of

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#30.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 3 - 10 Guests, 10...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/10/14

10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: “What’s a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?” In this bonus episode, we revisit the answers from the previous 10 guests. The designer who brought mindfulness into the workplace... The screenwriter who follows feeling over formula... The actor who refuses to give in to industry despair... The entrepreneur who doesn't chase sales... Each voice is different, but the message is the same. There’s no single path. No perfect process. No

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01:05:12

#30 - Art Is Life-Saving: Acting, Rejection &...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/10/06

Kate Amundsen is an accomplished American actress. Born and partly raised in Los Angeles, she spent much of her youth in Utah and New Mexico, where she discovered her passion for acting through hero Judy Garland. She has a long list of network credits that include acclaimed TV series such as 9-1-1: LONE STAR and SHAMELESS. Her film work includes the lead role in MOTHER NATURE & THE DOOMSDAY PREPPER (2025) as well as the lead in 408 OP. 1 from director Niki Byrne and the producers of Nickel Boys. She

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01:05:18

#29 - Worldbuilding for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic:...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/29

Ari Levitch is a world builder and storyteller for games. He is also half of Mysterious Alchemy, the company that he and his writing partner, Adam Lee, created after working on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering for almost a decade. Most recently, he served as Narrative Director on the Disney Lorcana trading card game. When he’s not working, he’s likely watching the Dodgers or conversing with his cat, Pippin. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ How history and castles shaped his love for

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The Pitch Docs Presents: Nick Filippi - Storyboards,...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/25

This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Nick Filippi is an Emmy Award-winning story artist, director, and producer with a passion for storytelling. He is best known for directing and producing The Penguins of Madagascar and All Hail King Julien, as well as serving as co-developer,

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01:09:45

#28 - The Five-Year Rule: Technology, Change, and...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/22

Chester "Chet" Stockton is an experienced technology professional and author with over three decades of experience in the enterprise software space, having held management, senior solutions engineering, and architectural roles at industry-leading companies such as VMware, Symantec, and Veritas. Chet has spent years providing technical consultation to C-suite individuals as well as mentoring young engineers. Parallel to his impactful tech career, he has dedicated himself to a lifelong passion for

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01:08:07

#27 - Never Hesitate: Acting the Long Game in...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/15

Andrew is a husband of 15 years, a father to three boys, and has been in entertainment for 15 years. With numerous credits on network television as well as lead and supporting roles in films, he describes every day on set as the best day ever. Aside from his work as an actor, he really enjoys getting to help build a culture with the cast and crew throughout the duration of any and every shoot. Onward and upward. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Chasing the dream from Dallas → Miami → Chicago → LA ✅

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01:07:03

#26 - $100K a Week: Inside the Creator Economy | Jane...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/08

Jane Zhao is a media and marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience driving growth in live streaming and influencer marketing. She has led content strategy, partnerships, and campaign optimization at leading global tech and media platforms, specializing in creator engagement, branded content, and audience monetization. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ The grind behind live streaming (8 hours a day, 7 days a week) ✅ How creators build communities off-platform for stability and growth ✅

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The Pitch Docs Presents: Freddy Tutiven - Why Play...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/04

This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Freddy Tutiven is the Creative Director and co-owner of Fun Ideas LLC a content creator, product design and development studio. Before starting his studio, Freddy was the Vice President/Creative Director of Toys and 3D at Paramount Consumer Product

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01:07:17

#25 - Land On Both Feet | Brett Sorem

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/09/01

Brett Sorem is the author of Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life with a Skateboarder’s Mindset. His journey has taken him from carving the streets of San Diego to skitching cabs in New York City, making nearly every major metropolitan area his home at one point or another. Through it all, one thing remained constant: his skateboard was always by his side. By the age of 20, he was sponsored by big names like Billabong, Oakley, and Savier Shoes, but he faced a life-defining choice - continue his

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The Pitch Docs Presents: Mary Bredin - The Power of...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/08/28

This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Mary is a creative, quirky, master of story spells. She is Emmy nominated for Best “Pre-school Show” for “Justin Time”, developed and executive produced Netflix’s “True and the Rainbow Kingdom”, co-creator of Disney Jr’s “Pikiwik Pack”, developed

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#24 - Adventures in Screenwriting | Guy Toubes

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/08/25

Guy Toubes is an Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner who burst onto the children’s television scene with Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book, a series he co-created and produced for Fox Kids Network. Guy is also the Executive Producer and showrunner of the Emmy and Annie nominated series The Stinky & Dirty Show on Amazon Prime, the smash hit series CoComelon Lane on Netflix, and the upcoming epic action-adventure Messi & The Giants on Disney+. 🎙️In this episode, we

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01:13:04

#23 - Stop Waiting, Start Creating | Emily Brundige

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/08/18

Emily Brundige is the creator of GOLDIE on Apple TV+, based on her award-winning short film of the same name, and the mind behind the cult-favorite YouTube series Pubertina. She served as Head Writer on the Emmy- and Annie-winning Hilda (Netflix) and Big Nate (Nickelodeon/Paramount+), and has over a decade of experience crafting original, heartfelt, and slightly oddball stories for kids and families. She recently self-published A Guide to Developing Animated Shows, a practical and personal resource

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The Pitch Docs Presents: Dimitris Dodoras - The Art...

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/08/14

Dimitris Dodoras, born in Cologne, Germany, is an award-winning composer whose musical journey began with piano lessons and early exposure to opera, theater, and film. He earned his Bachelor in Music Composition from the Prince Claus Conservatory and University of the Arts, performing internationally with the Creative Ensemble. His work spans films, commercials, and orchestration for viral projects, with accolades including the Skoda Soundtrack Award and a Hollywood Music in Media Award for Fellini

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#22 - A Life in Sitcoms | Andy Guerdat

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For... ·

2025/08/11

Andy Guerdat is a TV writer/producer whose credits range from “Mork & Mindy” to “Sister, Sister” to “Herman’s Head,” which he created. In addition to half-hour comedies, he has written hour-long dramas and TV movies, as well as animated series, including “George of The Jungle,” “Higglytown Heroes,” “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West,” “Fancy Nancy,” “Paw Patrol” and “Robogobo.” He has been Emmy-nominated three times for Outstanding Writing for animation. His play “Red Remembers” was produced at the

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