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You Gotta Hear This! A Podcast for Video Creators & Storytellers

Paul Steven Forrest

You Gotta Hear This! is the go-to podcast for video creators who want to master the art of storytelling. Hosted by writer, director, and creative coach Paul Steven Forrest, each episode dives into practical techniques, insider tips, and real-world strategies to help you shape raw footage into powerful, engaging stories. If you’re ready to level up your storytelling skills, this podcast is for you!

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Ep 46 - The Second Shift: Investing In The Hours...

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2026/02/03

In this episode, Paul talks about the “Second Shift” — the intentional time creatives invest after the visible work is done. It’s the editing pass no one asks for. The extra research. The late-night refinement. The quiet practice. These are the unseen hours that separate average output from craftsmanship.If the first shift is what you’re paid to do, the second shift is what you do to become who you’re meant to be. This conversation is about discipline, identity, and the long-term return on

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Ep - 45 What Level Are You On? You Can Get There From...

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2026/01/27

Every creative journey has levels. Some are obvious — beginner, intermediate, pro. Others are internal — confidence, competence, clarity. And then there are the invisible levels — the ones you unlock only by trying, failing, adjusting, and trying again.This episode explores how creatives advance through levels just like gamers — facing new challenges, gaining new skills, and collecting the experiences they need to progress. The goal is not perfection — it’s forward momentum, and the

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9:40

Ep 44 - Don't Quit. Recalibrate: Adjust Your Route &...

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2026/01/20

Most creatives think the choice is binary - keep going or quit. But pros know there’s a third option: recalculate. In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest breaks down the art of creative course correction — how to adjust your route without abandoning your destination, your calling, or your goals. Drawing from real-world navigation metaphors,Paul explores why some creative seasons feel slow, what data matters, and how pros make adjustments without starting over. If you’ve been in a season of

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7:12

Ep 43 - The Question Every Creator Faces: Is it Working?

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2026/01/13

In this episode, Paul invites creatives and storytellers to pause long enough to get perspective. Instead of sprinting into the next project or measuring progress only by speed, you’ll hear why great creatives consistently stop to:Look Behind...to see where you’ve come from, what you’ve learned, and how far you’ve traveled. Look Around...to take inventory of the present moment, see what’s working (and what isn’t), and pay attention to the opportunities right in front of you. Look

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9:33

Ep 42 - Recharge Your Creative Batteries: Why Rest Is...

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2026/01/06

Creativity doesn’t disappear. It just runs out of charge. If you’ve been feeling creatively drained, unfocused, or flat—this episode is your reminder that even seasoned creators need time to recharge their creative batteries.In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, Paul Steven Forrest talks about why creative energy fades, how to recognize the warning signs early, and what it really takes to refuel your creativity without stepping away from the work you love. This isn’t about burnout. It’s

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9:08

Ep 41 - When You're In The In Between: Finding...

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2025/12/30

We all want the straight line from A to B. Clear direction. Clean progress. Obvious momentum. But real creative life rarely works that way.In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, Paul Steven Forrest talks about the in-between — the space between where you started and where you’re trying to go. The part that doesn’t show up on a roadmap. The part filled with twists, detours, pauses, and second-guessing. Looking at that moment when you’re standing still — hands on hips — wondering which

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6:55

Ep 40 - One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: How...

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2025/12/23

Ever feel like you’re making progress…only to feel like you’re sliding backward? You book a win. Finish a project. Launch something new. And then—almost immediately—it feels like resistance shows up.In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest talks candidly about a rhythm every creative knows well: progress that doesn’t always feel linear. Growth rarely looks like a straight line forward. More often, it looks like movement, friction, recalibration—and persistence. If you’re a video creator,

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7:24

Ep 39 - When The Tower Falls: What Creative Collapse...

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2025/12/16

What do you do when the thing you built — your plan, your momentum, your confidence — suddenly collapses? In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest talks about those moments when a creative tower falls. When the project stalls. When the opportunity disappears. When the structure you trusted no longer holds. Instead of panic, this episode reframes collapse as a moment of clarity.Paul shares why breakdowns often reveal weak foundations, misplaced priorities, or assumptions that no longer serve

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7:42

Ep 38 - The Hidden Power of Wonder: Double Down On...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, we continue our Wonder Series with a powerful creative shift: learning to see what’s already working in your process—and doubling down on it. Most creators spend their energy chasing the next big thing: the next idea, the next technique, the next project.But Wonder invites you to slow down, look closer, and recognize the patterns that are already pointing you toward your strengths. If you’ve been feeling stuck or creatively stretched, this episode

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6:13

Ep 37 - Living With Wonder: One Question That Changes...

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2025/12/02

In this episode, we continue the Wonder Series and explore the single question that can change how you see your work, your world, and the stories you choose to tell. Wonder isn’t just something you feel — it’s a creative posture that rewires how you show up behind the camera, in the edit bay, and in the moments that matter most.If you haven’t listened to Ep 35 (The Power of Wonder) or Ep 36 (Living With Wonder: The Art of Seeing Before You Shoot), make sure to go back after this one. Each

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7:12

Ep 36 - Living With Wonder: The Art of Seeing Before...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, Paul explores a creative superpower that separates average shooters from unforgettable storytellers: the ability to see before you shoot. This is the discipline of slowing down, noticing details, absorbing emotion, and approaching every location, every character, and every moment with a sense of wonder.Because great storytellers don’t wait until the camera rolls to start telling the story—they start long before the first shot. Paul shares insights from years of directing

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8:16

Ep 35 - The Power of Wonder: The Secret Ingredient in...

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2025/11/11

In this episode, Paul explores what every great creator knows: wonder is the secret ingredient that turns a simple story into something unforgettable. Wonder draws you in. It expands your imagination. It keeps you creatively alive. For video creators and storytellers, wonder isn’t optional — it’s a strategic mindset.Using examples like Cirque du Soleil and personal creative moments, Paul shows how staying “wonder-full” fuels innovation, unlocks new ideas, and elevates your work to a level

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7:40

Ep 34 - Your Next Level of Wow! When Good Isn't Good...

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2025/11/04

Every creative hits a ceiling — that moment when “good” just doesn’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest unpacks what it means to chase your next level of Wow. He shares how to recognize the gap between where you are and where you could be, how to elevate the craft behind your content, and why the difference between “nice job” and “Wow!” often comes down to patience, detail, and purpose.You’ll hear how a sculptor’s precision, a director’s eye, and a storyteller’s heart all

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10:18

Ep 33 - Move The Needle: Why Good Isn't Good Enough...

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2025/10/28

Every creative project either moves the needle… or it doesn’t. In this episode, we’re talking about what that really means for video creators and storytellers who want to play in the big leagues. Because here’s the truth: if your work doesn’t move the needle, producers will scroll right past your reel, networks won’t return your call, and the opportunities you dream about will stay just out of reach.I’ll walk you through why “moving the needle” starts with attention to detail,

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Ep 32 - How To Use The 5 Senses: Make Your Stories...

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2025/10/21

Some stories are watched. The best stories are experienced. In this episode, we’ll unpack how to use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to pull your audience beyond the screen and into the moment. When you tap into the senses, you create stories that linger — long after the final frame.What You’ll Learn: Why sensory storytelling makes stories unforgettable. How to weave the 5 senses into interviews, b-roll, and edits. The difference between telling a story and immersing your audience in

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Ep 31 - Creative Wins MIndset: Shift How You Think,...

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2025/10/14

Some of the biggest creative wins don’t happen on set. They happen at 2 AM — staring at an edit that isn’t working and asking yourself, “Okay… now what?” This episode digs into what a real creative mindset looks like — the kind that shows up when the cameras are off, the pressure’s on, and the only way forward is to problem-solve your way through.You’ll hear: Why true wins happen behind the scenes, not in the spotlight. How to reframe frustration into creative opportunity. The quiet grit

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9:02

Ep 30 - 10 Steps to Wow! From Average to Unforgettable

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2025/10/07

What separates a good video from a great one? In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest shares 10 practical steps to help you transform your creative process and take your videos from average to unforgettable.Whether you’re just starting out or already working with clients, these steps give you a roadmap to creating stories that connect, engage, and leave your audience saying, “Wow!” You’ll discover how to: Build structure without losing authenticity. Add value at every stage of production. Use

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Ep 29 - The Power of Wow! Why Average Doesn't Win...

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2025/09/30

Most people settle for average—and wonder why their work doesn’t stand out. The truth is: average never wins. Not in sports, not in business, and definitely not in the creative world. In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest unpacks the Power of Wow!—why it’s not just a nice add-on, but the standard for every project you take on.You’ll hear: Why being “just OK” is the fastest way to get overlooked. The difference between an average team and a Wow-level team. Why clients, producers, and

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Ep 28 - Murphy Isn't Always Right

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2025/09/23

What do you do when things go wrong on set, in the edit bay, or in life? Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” But here’s the truth: Murphy isn’t always right.In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest share a personal reflection on those moments when projects hit a snag—and how to turn them into opportunities instead of setbacks. You’ll learn five tools that every video creator can use when the unexpected happens: Stay calm under fire – your best decisions come when

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Ep 27 - Unlock Your Creative Superpower

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2025/09/16

Every great creator has something that sets them apart. Call it your superpower. It’s not just talent—it’s the unique strength, motivator, or perspective you bring to the table that others can’t duplicate.In this episode of You REALLY Gotta Hear This!, Paul Steven Forrest challenges video creators to identify and own their superpower. Drawing on the energy of superheroes and real-world creative breakthroughs, he shows how knowing your core motivator can be the key to standing out, scaling

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