The Story Series Podcast
The Story Series Podcast
Podcast Description
The Story Series Podcast is hosted by screenwriter Brandon Violette. Each week, Brandon sits down with fascinating people across a range of industries - media, business, tech, and more - to hear their stories of success, setbacks, and the defining moments along the way.
These are the stories behind the people.
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Brandon Violette is a screenwriter. He most recently served as Head Writer on Disney Junior's RoboGobo, and was previously Co-Creator/Head Writer on CoComelon Lane for Moonbug and Netflix. His other writing credits include Dew Drop Diaries, Pupstruction, T.O.T.S., Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go and Stretch Armstrong & The Flex Fighters. Before moving to Los Angeles, he lived and studied at the Beijing Film Academy in China. He continues to return to China as a guest lecturer at universities, sharing insights on the craft of storytelling.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal journey, professional growth, and the challenges faced in different careers. Episodes frequently cover topics like innovation in technology, representation in entertainment, and personal resilience, with examples including Caroline Trujillo discussing her engineering journey and Joey Clift exploring his experience as a Native American comedian in Hollywood.
You don’t build a writing career without breaking a few rules.
The Story Series Podcast is a screenwriting and creativity show hosted by screenwriter Brandon Violette (Disney, Netflix, Pixar). Each week, Brandon sits down with writers, showrunners, filmmakers, authors, and creators for candid conversations about story structure, character development, pitching, and the creative mindset.
Designed for writers and storytellers at any level, every episode delivers actionable techniques, clear takeaways, and honest, rule-breaking insights about what it really takes to:
Tell better stories.
Find your creative voice.
Build a lasting career.
Chris Gilligan is the creator and executive producer of Disney Jr.’s RoboGobo. A 35-year veteran of film, television and animation, Gilligan served as executive producer and director of Disney Jr.’s fairytale-inspired animated series Goldie & Bear. His other credits include James and the Giant Peach, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Frankenweenie, and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:
• Why creative careers are never straight lines.
• Adapting storytelling instincts across mediums.
• Developing characters more deeply than the audience will ever see.
• And why you shouldn’t treat every “no” as the final rejection.
RESOURCES:
BECOME A BETTER STORYTELLER ✏️💥
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