Episode 328: Fools, Clowns, Comic Relief

On December 13, 2025, Kasie and Rex revisited the comic relief character. Here are the show notes: Topic: Comic Relief Agenda: Segment 1 It’s been a while since we covered the dozen uses for the Fool (Episode 181) so there are some new notes and updated links for it but the concept remains. Per Gemini…

Episode 327: RetCon, what is it good for?

On November 29, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on RetCon or Retroactive Continuity. Here are the show notes: Topic: Retroactive Continuity Agenda: Segment 1 What is Retroactive Continuity?  Retroactive continuity (often called retcon) is a storytelling device used in fiction when authors or creators deliberately change, add to, or contradict facts that were previously established…

Episode 326: Catalysts and Decision Makers

Listen to the Podcast October 25, 2025 Theme for the day Characters Need Agency Agenda Segment 1 The last time we did this topic was way back in 2021 here’s the link to Episode 130. We think maybe we’ve learned something since then. Born out of the “be mean to your characters” necessity, “what could…

Episode 325: Getting Ready for an Event

Listen to the Podcast On September 27th, Kasie and Rex were back in the studio live and took on preparing for a book-selling event. Here are the show notes: Topic: The Prep and Practice of Selling at Events Agenda: Finding the right event, getting the vendor license, and packing all your stuff to go over…