In the Telling
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsExploring the art and craft of storytelling along the Wasatch front with filmmakers, theatre artists, writers, fine artists, musicians and more. Produced and hosted by Liz Christensen.
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If you Want your Film to Make Money
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBBrian is a Producer with Silver Peak Productions, the President of Candlelight Media Group, and a director with Sun World Pictures. We talk about the business side of filmmaking, from development, to unit production managers, to post-production. Learn how a full-time filmmaker with a business mind cycles through various stages of developing, producing and selling Independent feature films. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Epis...
The Rare Bookshop Around the Corner
February 17, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBKen Sanders of Ken Sanders Rare Books talks about running a counterculture bookshop and why, decades after opening, its future is uncertain. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Episode extra: Ken Sanders recommends his favorite local writers, poets and musicians. Support the show
Screenwriting for a Global Audience
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBGuest Brittany Wiscombe of Candlelight Media Group talks about screenwriting for a global market as a full-time career in independent filmmaking. Brittany’s filmography has 19 producer credits and 23 writer credits and is ever increasing. She understands what it takes to make screenwriting a profession. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Support the show
Children's Book Publishing
February 04, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBGuest Karl Beckstrand of Premio Books talks about being published, self publishing, running a publishing business, literary agents, editors, distributors, print on demand, working with illustrators, beta readers, bilingual books, international publishing and selling through Amazon. A thorough look for anyone interested in getting a children's book published. In the Telling is excited to be back with its second season with plans to release two radio play mini-series and to host a Live Sho...
Slam Poetry
November 30, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBGuest Jesse Parent talks about Slam Poetry and shares some performances for this final episode of “In the Telling’s” first season. We’ll back in 2020 with some really exciting surprises. You can catch up on our back catalog and find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas “In the Telling” will be back with its second season in 2020. Support the show
Directing the Classics
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBInsights from the Hale Centre Theatre director who has brought A Christmas Carol to the stage 16 years running, John Sweeney. John talks about working with adaptable material, refining a show over time, source material for classics, having a vision but not really being a "concept" guy, an appetite for new theatrical works, and how he collaborates with a production team and a cast to meet and exceed audience expectations. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Th...
Casting with Robert Andrus
November 12, 2019 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBRobert Andrus of Jeff Johnson Casting Robert teaches at SRS Performing Arts Robert Milo Andrus as an actor on IMDB and represented by Broadway Film & Talent Management Find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Support the show
For Profit Theatre with Scott Holman
November 06, 2019 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBInterview guest is the President, Artistic Director and Associate Producer of Desert Star Theatre Scott Holman. Theme music by Gordon Vetas. You can find out more about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show
Halloween Special
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBStarting with "A Midnight Poe-etic" by Christine Haggerty and read by Jillian Joy, a hellishly delicious poem about a dark Queen. Fans of the Billy Blacksmith series will particularly enjoy "Aesop's First Halloween: A Blacksmith Legacy Story" by Ben Ireland, read by Liz Christensen. (4:22) "The Ghost of Clipper Bullion Mine" by Loren Mitchell Lambert, read by Richard Wilson, is a classic western ghost story for over a campfire. (31:44) "The Full Moon Festival" by Briana Bedore, read b...
Feature Filmmaker T. C. Christensen
October 15, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBGuest filmmaker T.C. Christensen If you would like more information on the Utah film industry or local independent filmmakers, check out the Utah Film Commission at film.utah.gov or the Utah Film Center at www.utahfilmcenter.org You can find out more about “In the Telling” at https://lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Support the show
Music Theories with Gordon Vetas
October 08, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBGuest singer songwriter Gordon Vetas Gordon Vetas on Spotify Listen through to the end of the episode to hear the episode extra, a full track from Gordy’s album “Things I want to Say” the song, “Dancing Like a Gypsy.” You can find more information about “In the Telling” at lizzylizzyliz.com Theme music by Gordon Vetas Support the show
Make 'em Laugh
October 03, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBGuest Guy Seidel of “The Marcus and Guy Show.” Follow him on Facebook or Instagram Marcusandguy.com Support the show
Make 'em Laugh
October 03, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBGuest Guy Seidel of “The Marcus and Guy Show.” Follow him on Facebook or Instagram Marcusandguy.com Support the show
The Computer Key Artist
September 24, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWelcome to an “In the Telling” Behind the Scenes look at the basement studio of The Computer Key Artist, Guest Erik Jensen. See more of his art on Instagram. Andy Warhol “Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” Theme music by Gordon Vetas Hosted and Produced by Liz Christensen Learn more at https://lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show
On the Street at FanX with Random Tangent Improv
September 17, 2019 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street interviews, but this time, it is two pieces of a street performance by Random Tangent Improv Comedy Troupe who performed on the main stage in the convention hall at FanX September 2019. The Troupe performed for an hour, but as improv comedy is often a very visual medium, "In the Telling" brings you only two of their games, Accents and Sound Effects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
On the Street with Colorist Dave Skousen
September 17, 2019 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.86 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street interviews, this time at the premiere of 'Out of Liberty' with the film's colorist Dave Skousen. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
On the Street Out of Liberty Premiere with Brandon Ray Olive
September 17, 2019 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street interviews, this time at the premiere of 'Out of Liberty' with Brandon Ray Olive who plays Joseph Smith and talks about that surprising casting choice and the consequential experiences he had as a result, how he was reluctant to watch any of the footage until the premiere. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
What Makes Art Fine
September 17, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Desarae Lee was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Desarae Lee's Art and Business
September 17, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Desarae Lee was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show
Britty's Dark Materials
September 10, 2019 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Britty Marie was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
A Woman's Adult Diagnosis of Autism
September 10, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Britty Marie was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show
Off the Record with Britty Marie
September 10, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Britty Marie was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Engagement and Criticism
September 10, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Britty Marie was interviewed for Episode 12 – Where Art Intersects. Her full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Where Art Intersects
September 04, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBGuests: fine artist Desarae Lee and The Bemused Podcast host and Instagram makeup artist Britty Marie Picasso said, “unless your painting goes wrong, it will be no good.” Nietsche said “We have art in order not to die from the truth.” Support the show
Time to Try Something New
July 30, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBBefore going on summer break for the month of August, get some tips, tricks and motivation to pick up a new storytelling hobby or to take your work to the next level. Advice for recording your first album from Gordon Vetas. Advice for creating comics from Alondra Lopez. Advice for transitioning from stage to film acting from Eric Millward. Join Liz as she tries out a brand new video game, something she rarely does and totally sucks at. https://summonersfate.com/ "In the Telling" will be...
On the Street Gaming Con with Video Games 2019
July 23, 2019 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street interviews, this time from the Salt Lake City 2019 Gaming Con. In this episode, I spoke with local video game developers and enthusiasts about some of the exciting opportunities available to players. You’ll hear from Lucas with the Gaming Lounge, Bobby Leffel and the Utah esports league, Noah Heron from Startale Games, and Kaltin Kirby grad student from the University of Utah Entertainment Arts and Engineering program. https://www.instagra...
On the Street Artists at Gaming Con 2019
July 23, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street Interviews, this time from the Salt Lake City 2019 Gaming Con. I spoke with artists Tanner Staheli, Colleen Palmer and Sterling Felker. Tanner Staheli https://www.instagram.com/tanners_killer_art/ https://tannerstaheli.artstation.com/ Colleen Palmer https://www.instagram.com/pixelgremlin/ https://www.colleenpalmer.com/ Art by Colleen Palmer on Facebook Sterling Felker https://www.instagram.com/cornybones/ https://twitter.com/Corny_Bones S...
Between the Lines "Write Fights Scenes" with Christine Haggerty
July 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThis episode is part of a series of book discussions on the art and craft of storytelling called “Between the Lines.” Show Notes: Special Guest: Christine Haggerty, author and black belt, loves to create and share stories of strength and survival. Visit her author page on Amazon, and follow her on Twitter and Facebook. From the back cover of the book, "Christine Haggerty has a B.S. in Secondary Education and over fourteen years experience teaching both language arts and traditional karate...
The Intention and Action of Stage Violence
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Justin Lee was interviewed for Episode 9 – Violence is Sometimes the Answer. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
How to Sell Onstage Violence Safely
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Justin Lee was interviewed for Episode 9 – Violence is Sometimes the Answer. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Making a Real Film
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. John Lyde was interviewed for Episode 9 – Violence is Sometimes the Answer. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Advice for Actors from an Indie Filmmaker
July 10, 2019 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. John Lyde was interviewed for Episode 9 – Violence is Sometimes the Answer. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Violence is Sometimes the Answer
July 02, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBShow Notes: Guests Filmmaker John Lyde and Fight Choreographer Justin Lee Quentin Tarantino has said, “Real life violence is real life violence. Movies are movies…It's not the same thing at all.” His films are pretty violent, so he gets asked about violence a lot. He has also said, “Violence is so good. It affects the audience in a big way.” And lastly “Violence is one of the most fun things to watch.” Sponsored by BBMTY studios Theme music by Gordon Vetas. “In the Telling” is hosted ...
On the Street Utah Arts Festival 2019
June 21, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis episode is part of a series of On the Street interviews with I spoke with four local artists with booths in the artist marketplace, two metalworkers and two photographers. Jake Buntjer of Mister Pauper and Boxcar Studios is a 3D mixed media metal reclaimer, sculptor and assembler of symbols of the human narrative. Travel photographer Randy Laub of Photoissimo Fine Art Photography snaps photos around Europe. William Huff of William Huff Photography catches wild landscapes in luxurious...
Between the Lines "Bounce" with Krista Davies
June 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis episode is part of a series of book discussions on the art and craft of storytelling called "Between the Lines." Show Notes: contains affiliate links Special Guest: Krista Davies is a Producer at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre and the General Manager at The MT Pit, The World's premiere Broadway backing track library. The basic premise of “Bounce” is summed up by this quote from psychologist and researcher Anders Ericsson, “We deny that differences [in talent] are immutable; that is, du...
Openness and Options
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Acting Advice
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.29 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Between Actors and Directors
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Bryce Hess and Random Tangent Starter Story
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.33 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. This scrapisode is part of a series of Starter Stories Bryce Hess was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Improv is Now
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Bryce Hess was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Josh Richardson Starter Story
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. This scrapisode is part of a series of Starter Stories. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Layers of Interpretation and Discovery
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Surround Yourself with People More Talented than You
June 11, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Josh Richardson was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Improv Can Be Learned
June 11, 2019 03:00 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Bryce Hess was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Improv Has Saved Lives
June 11, 2019 03:00 - 3 minutes - 1.77 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Bryce Hess was interviewed for Episode 7 – Collaboration Creation. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Collaboration Creation
June 04, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBShow Notes Guests: Theatre actor and director Josh Richardson and Random Tangent improv comedian Bryce Hess This episode of “In the Telling” is sponsored by BBMTYStudios. A space for independent creators to bring their work to life and show it to the world. Their first comic, “The Box,” is available for free on Webtoons and Tapas, and updates every Friday. Get drawn in to the suspense and horror of The Box. Bill Nye said, "Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't." John Be...
Pretending Honestly
May 24, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Lee Liston was interviewed for Episode 6 – In On the Action. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
LARPy
May 24, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.98 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Paul Iverson was interviewed for Episode 6 – In On the Action. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
Understanding Evermore's Seasons and Portals
May 24, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Lee Liston was interviewed for Episode 6 – In On the Action. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)
LARP Stigma and Barriers
May 24, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MBScrapisodes are segments that are too good to be left on the cutting room floor. Paul Iverson was interviewed for Episode 6 – In On the Action. His full interview can be found on Patreon. Learn more at lizzylizzyliz.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LizChristensen)