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 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 322: Searching for Inspiration

Listen to the podcast On August 16, 2025, Kasie and Rex were feeling uninspired. Here’s the show notes for what they did about it. Theme for the day Searching for Inspiration Agenda Segment 1 We’re in the dog days of summer which can lead to a slow, reluctance to turn to the screen or the…

Episode 320: Internet Grab Bag AI edition

Listen to the podcast On August 2, 2025, Kasie and Rex went to the internet to see what people were asking about AI and other writerly stuff. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Internet Grab Bag Agenda Segment 1 It’s been a while since we did the grab bag thing. Here are…

Episode 319: Read like a Writer

On July 26, 2025, Kasie and Rex prepped for their Summer Series presentation with a show on reading like a writer. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Read Like a Writer Agenda Segment 1 I teach the workshop “Read Like a Writer” as part of my SC Humanities Speakers Bureau offerings. I…