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Story x Story

Welcome to the Story x Story podcast! We"re having great conversations on stories we love plus giving you tips on creating your own. Join mayamada co-founder Nigel and gaming lifestyle content creator Tazziii every week as they talk about stories across pop culture. From deep dives into the most interesting film, TV, comics, anime and video game stories, to interviews and in-depth discussions with incredible guests each time!

tv & film

All Episodes

00:52:52

Story x Story #121: Behind The Story With Simran...

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2022/11/03

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome the founder of FORMAT, Simran Whitham, to unpack the story that is his journey into the world of video game events. Described as "the ultimate gaming social", FORMAT is a nightlife event for gamers and non-gamers alike, and we discover how Simran found a passion for events and outreach that led him to create a platform for game studios, developers and fans to come together and have fun! Simran talks about how family support shaped his outlook, and the lessons he

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01:55:53

Story x Story Rewind: Autumn Video Game Roundtable...

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2022/10/27

This week we have a rewind of our video game roundtable livestream. Nigel and Tazziii are joined by a great panel of guests from the games industry: Rosie Taylor and Sky Tunley-Stainton from mental health charity Safe In Our World, alongside host and presenter CJ The Geek. We share some of the games we're playing, before getting into video game news stories around the industry. The panel give their thoughts on the unprecedented GTA 6 leaks, Microsoft's ongoing purchase of Activision Blizzard and the

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01:40:11

Story x Story #120: Button-eyed Optimists (Coraline)

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2022/10/20

Nigel and Tazziii welcome YouTuber Daniel Morris to the show for a spooky deep dive into the stop-motion animation Coraline. We dig into what makes this well crafted story so creepy for young and older audiences while marvelling at the effort required to create such stunning visuals. The storytelling tip this week is all about setting the tone for your story. Other stories we're enjoying: House of the Dragon, Andor, Disney Dreamlight Valley, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Better Place, Spy

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01:26:20

Story x Story Rewind: Tropic of the Sea (Manga)

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2022/10/13

This week we have a rewind of our Story Club livestream for Tropic of the Sea. Nigel and Tazziii were joined by comic creators Lara Callaghan and Vittorio Deluca for a deep dive into the late anime auteur Satoshi Kon's first feature-length manga. We get into the narrative of this modern day fantasy, discuss its characters and the environmental themes while considering the process of creating comic stories. Follow mayamada on Twitch for future Story Club livestreams:

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01:56:33

Story x Story #119: Not Your Climate Casanova...

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2022/10/06

Nigel and Tazziii welcome manga artists Inko and Chie for a deep dive into Makoto Shinkai's Weathering with You. We go on an emotional journey of young love within impending disaster to discuss this wonderfully animated feature. Along the way, we debate the environmental message of the film as well as the significance of the handgun in the narrative and Japanese society. This week's storytelling tip is all about your protagonist’s false beliefs and actions. Other stories we're enjoying this week:

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01:12:18

Story x Story #118: Behind The Story With Cara...

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2022/09/29

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome comic artist and writer Cara Gaffney to talk about her journey as into the world of comics. We discuss her anthology project Tilt: Six Tales, successfully funded on Kickstarter this month and how she tackles the concept of digital immortality in her story “In Lilac & Silver”. Cara talks about her personal comic projects and what she learned from developing her craft in...underground “Original Comic Tournaments”?! We also discuss representation and the need to

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01:33:55

Story x Story #117: The Art of Moving On (Up)

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2022/09/22

We're keeping it in house this week as Nigel and Tazziii welcome mayamada’s own Story Editor and ITV Programme Lawyer Lara-Lee Green for a deep dive into the impeccably crafted Pixar animation, Up. We take flight on a discussion about this unique Hero’s Journey with twists and turns that had us contemplating life’s meaning and the challenges of letting go to make space for new adventures in life…yes, it’s another podcast episode about an animation that raises deep existential questions! This week's

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01:05:52

Story x Story #116: Behind The Story With...

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2022/09/15

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome indie video game developer Graham Reid about his journey as a solo creator. We get into the realities of life since deciding to leave his job at Snapchat to become a full time developer, and what he has learned from his previous "9 to 5" role. Graham gives us great advice on starting small as a creator, and how he overcomes imposter syndrome to be a positive example for future generations of diverse gaming talent. In between his multiple roles making Super Space

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01:47:51

Story x Story #115: Alight Here For Rail Puns (Bullet...

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2022/09/08

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome writer and photographer Mark Ōu Chéng for a deep dive into the fast-moving action comedy Bullet Train! We get on board this black comedy and its unique setting to debate where the stylised adaptation works and where it falls short of the station. With so many quirky characters and stand out moments, we have a lot of fun with this discussion...and even more fun with our (often questionable) train puns! This week's storytelling tip is all about setting up the third

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01:32:19

Story x Story #114: Behind The Story With Mike...

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2022/09/01

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome Producer Mike Anderson to talk about his journey into the video games industry. We have a deep conversation as Mike discusses the path that led him from Quality Assurance (QA) through to his current role at the London-based indie game studio Ustwo Games. He breaks down what is involved in being a Producer as he recaps what made their breakout hit Monument Valley such a success. Mike is also an advocate for improved representation in games and talks about the case

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01:53:20

Story x Story #113: All You Need Is Jokes, Jokes...

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2022/08/25

This week on the podcast, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by writer Gary Swaby, also a member of the entertainment website The Koalition. We get into the 29th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder...and do our best to stay positive. It's safe to say we weren't impressed but managed to find many (so many) storytelling lessons in the shortcomings of Thor's latest adventure. This week's storytelling tip is about setting the right tone for your stories. Other stories we're enjoying

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01:20:00

Story x Story #112: Where The Legal Players Dwell...

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2022/08/18

This week, Nigel and Tazziii take a trip to the legal side of the video games industry with Rahul Gandhi, a game lawyer at the media and technology law firm Sheridans. We get into the journey to advising and negotiating for game companies and creators at all levels, before taking a tour around several key legal topics. We discuss indie contracts with jakefriend, before talking about the mistakes that content creators often make when it comes to the legal side of their business. We also get into the

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01:34:41

Story x Story #111: Everyday Unsuperhero (Everything...

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2022/08/11

Story x Story is back from the mid-season break with a brand new deep dive episode! This week, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by film producer and screenwriter Jed Shepherd to discuss the multiversal delight that is Everything Everywhere All At Once. We delve into this truly unique cinema experience to determine what makes this absurdly chaotic plot work so well, and why a film with an Asian-led cast has such universal appeal. This week's storytelling tip is about creating meaning from the chaos in

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00:35:42

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special...

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2022/08/04

This week's Rewind episode is part 3 of our July Mid-Season Livestream Special on Twitch. Nigel and Tazziii are joined by cosplayer and content creator Snickerdoodle Chan! We share one more round of the stories we've been enjoying so far this year including JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kotaro Lives Alone and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. We also get to talk cosplay and get caught up everything Snickerdoodle has been up to since her first interview on episode 78. Stay tuned because next

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00:58:13

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special...

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2022/07/28

This week's Rewind episode is part 2 of our July Mid-Season Livestream Special on Twitch. Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Twitch Partner and Host Trista Bytes! We get into more of the stories we've been enjoying so far this year including She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Sakamoto Days and Arcane: League of Legends. We also get into some video game announcements, giving our thoughts on news that pop culture events organiser ReedPop is officially taking over E3. Stay tuned to hear the third and

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00:43:04

Story x Story Rewind: Mid Season Livestream Special...

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2022/07/21

This week's Rewind episode is from our 2022 midseason Twitch livestream! We're talking about our favourite stories of the year so far and in this first segment, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by NGI Events founder Rayokarna. We reveal some of the stories we've been enjoying recently including Super Sentai, Odd Taxi and Top Gun: Maverick...plus debate whether Nigel plays games or not! Stay tuned to hear the second and third segments from the livestream before we begin recording Season 4 again in

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01:07:54

Story x Story Rewind - Creativity & Cosplay...

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2022/07/15

In this week's Rewind episode, podcast co-host Tazziii leads an inclusive discussion with cosplayers from across the globe about the craft of cosplay. Tazziii is joined by Kotta Kitty (UK), Sonia Pinciaroli (Italy) and Black Bettie (United States) to discuss how everyone got into cosplay, what each has learned during the pandemic and why cosplay is and should be for everyone. Stay tuned for Season 4 of Story x Story to resume recording in August!

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00:53:46

Story x Story Rewind - Casual Conversations With...

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2022/07/07

This week we have a Rewind episode from our Twitch livestream series, Casual Conversations with Comic Creators. Nigel speaks with fellow British manga creator Shango Edunjobi who tell us how he became a dancer before being a comic creator! He shares his thoughts on manga versus western comics as well as what drew him to anime while growing up. We also get into the craft of storytelling and debate the value of flashbacks in comics, and what we can learn from stories from other mediums.

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02:07:13

Story x Story #110: The "Don't Call it An E3"...

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2022/06/30

It's our last episode before our July recording break! This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome an esteemed panel of video game professionals to discuss the summer of games so far. Content Creators BillieTrixx and Miabyte along with Game and Narrative Designer Brenden Gibbons are all on hand to help us break down the most interesting stories around the industry, and share the video games they're enjoying right now. We get into Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo news...and even talk some sports ball! Video

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00:56:20

Story x Story Rewind - Casual Conversations With...

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2022/06/23

This week we have a Rewind episode from our Twitch livestream series, Casual Conversations with Comic Creators. Nigel speaks with South African Comic Creator Marius Smuts about how he became a comic fan at an early age before moving to the UK, plus some of his favourite creators and stories. Marius takes us through his approach to making comics from the perspective of a writer, director and documentary maker. We also get to talk about current comic book movies as well as the benefits of creating

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