The Story Crucible http://randomchatter.com/category/retiredpodcasts/crucible/ A look at modern storytelling in movies and television Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:26:53 +0000 en hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.15.17 RandomChatter Media false episodic RandomChatter Media storycrucible@randomchatter.com ©2020 RandomChatter Media ©2020 RandomChatter Media podcast The Story Crucible http://randomchatter.com/files/images/TSC_Logo.jpg http://randomchatter.com/category/retiredpodcasts/crucible/ Weekly Help support the network via Patreon! Help support the network via Patreon! 50427def-2059-568b-ac25-00edd6d4a1e7 TSC 8: The Umbrella Academy http://randomchatter.com/tsc-8/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:00:13 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13922 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-8/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-8/feed/ 0 What’s the difference between Story and Plot? We look at that question this week as we discuss the first two seasons of The Umbrella Academy!

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:00:42 TSC 7: Serenity http://randomchatter.com/tsc-7/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:42:12 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13899 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-7/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-7/feed/ 0 Robin joins Erik and Laila to discuss the Firefly follow-up movie, Serenity!

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:51:09 TSC 6: Firefly http://randomchatter.com/tsc-6/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:39:59 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13898 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-6/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-6/feed/ 0 The Story Crucible returns this week, but first we have two archived episodes we need to give you! Erik messed up and lost the opening of this episode, but there’s still a LOT of content here as we discuss a long-time fan favorite, Firefly!

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 2:45:54 TSC 5: Moana http://randomchatter.com/tsc-5/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:00:57 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13116 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-5/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-5/feed/ 0 This week on The Story Crucible, Erik and Laila take a break from Star Wars and look at a surprisingly underrated Disney movie, Moana.

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:22:39 TSC 4: Return of the Jedi (FIXED) http://randomchatter.com/tsc-4a/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:46:18 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13122 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-4a/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-4a/feed/ 0 Laila and Erik wrap up the original trilogy with a discussion of Leia at Jabba’s Palace, Ewoks, Luke’s utter lack of a plan when confronting the Emperor, and more!

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:58:24 TSC 3: The Empire Strikes Back http://randomchatter.com/tsc-3/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:28:12 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=13048 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-3/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-3/feed/ 0 The Story Crucible returns with a look at The Empire Strikes Back! Laila has seen it for the first time and has some unique perspectives on the storytelling that Erik’s never been confronted with before!

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:36:30 TSC #2: Star Wars: A New Hope http://randomchatter.com/tsc-2/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:36:01 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=12988 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-2/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-2/feed/ 0 Laila is new to Star Wars, so we’re going to discuss each of the films after she watches them for the first time! We start our series with Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.

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]]> RandomChatter Media full 1:32:49 TSC #1: The Storytelling Perspective http://randomchatter.com/tsc-1/ Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:32:14 +0000 http://randomchatter.com/?p=12985 http://randomchatter.com/tsc-1/#respond http://randomchatter.com/tsc-1/feed/ 0 Welcome to The Story Crucible! Each week, Erik and Laila will be taking a look at movies and television specifically in the context of storytelling—specifically, things like character development, the hero’s journey, etc. Join us for our first episode as we introduce you to the show and to what’s coming!

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