I interviewed Jack and Ryan from AJR, the band that has built one of the most original voices in modern music. We talked about how they use humor and vulnerability to write songs that connect on a deeper level, why embarrassment is often the best creative compass, how Broadway and magic inspire their live shows, and what they’ve learned about navigating TikT ... Show More
Sep 24
How Dan Wang Became America’s Favorite China Expert
I interviewed Dan Wang, a writer and analyst whose annual letters from China have become a first draft of modern Chinese history. We talked about how he blends personal observation with deep analysis, how to skip the cliches and write with texture instead, and how classical music ... Show More
1h 59m
Sep 17
Ada Limón & Joy Harjo: Everything I Learned From The World's Greatest Poets | How I Write
I interviewed Ada Limón and Joy Harjo, two of America’s most celebrated poets and former U.S. Poet Laureates. We talked about the art of deep listening, how to translate the music of the world into language, and why silence is never empty but always alive. We explored how poetry ... Show More
47m 24s
Nov 2024
168. How Story Can Change Everything in Your Career
Make your message memorable.“Immediately forgettable” — that’s how Matthew Dicks describes most of the business communication that he encounters. If you want to be remembered, he says, it’s time to tell stories.A veteran elementary school teacher, storytelling coach, and best-sel ... Show More
24m 48s
Feb 2025
STORY: The Science Behind Humanity’s Superpower (Part 1)
Today, we’re sitting down with Will Storr, author of the dazzling new book A Story Is a Deal, to talk about humanity’s greatest invention: story. More than just entertainment, Will argues, story is what we do and who we are. It’s how we make sense of the world, captivate, and per ... Show More
54m 54s
Jan 2017
SC#10: Inspiring a Love of History with Steve Sheinkin
Steve Sheinkin is an award-winning author of thrilling history books for young adults. In this episode of SparkleCast, Steve, David and Rebecca talk about “The View from Above," (the first story in our new story series called “FIFTY: The Stars, the States and the Stories”), explo ... Show More
40m 25s
Aug 2
The 3 Stories You Must Tell to Build Your Brand | Ep 368
We all know we should tell better stories—but how do you do it when you’re creating business content, not writing a novel? In this solo episode, Chris Do breaks down the YOU + POV framework for storytelling, showing creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders how to share storie ... Show More
13m 44s
May 2025
#944 - Will Storr - A Masterclass In Storytelling
Will Storr is an author, journalist, and former photographer. Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions, and shape our politics and beliefs. Some of the world’s greatest contributors are those who have ... Show More
1h 37m