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

Mike Ott studied at the California Institute of the Arts where he received his MFA in Film/Video. Mike's films (Littlerock, Kid Icarus, Pearlblossom Hwy) have won numerous awards, including an Audience Award at AFI Fest, Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Award. His new film McVeigh is available in theaters and on demand. He lives part time between Los Angeles and Berlin with his wife Isolda. Learn more about Mike: https://www.newavesx.com

Caroline Trujillo is a senior electronics technician driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Based in Los Angeles, she has gained hands-on experience in Aerospace, Military/Defense, and Medical industries, working with organizations like Tesla and NASA’s JPL. Raised between Southern California and Arizona, her curiosity and determination led her to pursue engineering, and she is currently balancing her career with mechanical engineering studies at California State University of

Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended college to become a local TV weather person because as a kid he didn’t see any Native American comedians on television, and that made him believe he wasn’t allowed to work in comedy. Since then he has learned that this is not true – and his comedy style reflects that. Joey’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, Pitchfork, NPR, Dead

Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and

Join screenwriter and storyteller Brandon Violette as he sits down with artists, outsiders, and originals to share the unfiltered stories behind how they work, create, and live. Subscribe to explore big ideas, hard-won lessons, and the rules worth breaking. 👉 ⚠️ Warning: Listening may increase your risk tolerance. 🎥 Prefer to watch this podcast? Catch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bviolette?feature=shared 🔔 Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Story Series Podcast, leave a review, and share