Episodes: 91
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.7k followers
Publicly listed emails
jeffaghassi@mac.com
brandonmv@me.com
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Brandon Violette - Screenwriter with credits connected to Disney, Netflix, and Pixar.
Alex Zamm - Creative Careers, Screenwriting Tone And Tempo, Story Structure, Scene Development, And Sustaining Creative Energy.
Chris Gilligan - Nonlinear Creative Careers, Adapting Storytelling Instincts Across Mediums, Character Development, And Handling Rejection.
Lorna Withrington - Television Development, Internal Project Advocacy, Pitching, Project Twists, And How Executives Select Writers.
Helen Blakeman - Adapting Novels For Animation, Rewriting Source Material, Emotionally Complex Stories For Young Audiences, And Creative Development.
Peter Katz - Literary Management, Representation, Query Letters, Career Timing, And Market Signals For Writers.
#81 - From Disney Executive to Showrunner: An Unlikely Path to TV Writing | Michael Olson
October 09, 2026
Michael Olson is a writer, producer, and showrunner whose credits include Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Doc McStuffins, Puppy Dog Pals, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and the Minnie Mouse shorts. A former Disney Junior executive, he moved from the network side into writing and producing as story editor and executive producer on Puppy Dog Pals, and co-executive producer on Doc McStuffins, before creating and serving as showrunner and head writer of Young Jedi Adve...
#80 - How to Write Meaningful Comedy: "We've Been Here the Whole Time!" | Joey Clift
October 02, 2026
Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based, Peabody and 2x Emmy Award-nominated comedian, writer, director, producer and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. He is the author of the new book: "We've Been Here the Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America". IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • The creative evolution that became "We've Been Here the Whole Time!". • Balancing humor with serious subjects. • Meaningful comedy vs absurd comedy (and why both work). • And the DIY realit...
#79 - A Jim Henson Executive on How To Pitch Your TV Series | Bryan O'Connell
September 24, 2026
Bryan O'Connell is an experienced Creative Executive who has worked in animation production, development, and programming for television, streaming, theme parks, and feature films with a demonstrated history of working with high profile franchises for Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and many more. He is currently Vice President of Children's Television at The Jim Henson Company. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • What belongs in your pitch bible (and what doesn't). • Why your personal connecti...
TRIAD Of The FORCE: A Star Wars Podcast · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules) is hosted by Brandon Violette. Its publicly listed emails are jeffaghassi@mac.com and brandonmv@me.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules): jeffaghassi@mac.com and brandonmv@me.com.
Podseeker estimates The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules) reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established screenwriters, directors, producers, showrunners, animation professionals, development executives, literary managers, and other creators with substantial film, television, animation, publishing, or representation experience. Common among recent guests: Major film or television credits; Creation or executive production of distributed series; BAFTA, Emmy, Cannes, Sundance, or WGA recognition. Recent guests include Alex Zamm, Chris Gilligan, and Lorna Withrington.
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Recent episodes cover Screenwriting, Animation, Writing Careers, Film, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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