5AM StoryTalk
5AM StoryTalk
Podcast Description
A place to talk about stories in all their forms, the craft that goes into them, and the role art plays in our lives. Every week, host Cole Haddon (creator, NBC/Sky's "Dracula"/author, Psalms for the End of the World) chats with leading filmmakers, authors, comic book creators, and other intellectuals about art, culture, and a seminal artwork from their lives.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a wide range of themes related to art and storytelling, including the role of art in society, the evolution of narrative forms, and the creative processes of artists. Specific episode examples include discussions about social justice in filmmaking with Mike Jackson, the importance of character exploration in Sophie Hyde's work, and the intersection of science and art in Dr. Anne Rimoin's episode.
Why does art matter in our chaotic world? Join screenwriter Cole Haddon (creator, NBC/Sky’s ‘Dracula’) for 5AM StoryTalk, a weekly deep dive into the 21st century through storytelling.
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Each episode features intimate conversations with guests like John August (Scriptnotes), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), and Dr. Kevin Hand (NASA). Main episodes are paired with bonus ‘mini masterclasses’ on seminal artworks from guests’ lives.
Whether deconstructing craft or exploring how art influences our understanding of global issues, 5AM StoryTalk is for anyone trying to make sense of it all.
This is a Hollywood horror story about the dumbest thing to ever happen to me as a screenwriter – including the exact moment a room full of industry pros realized the embarrassing six-figure mistake that had been made.
ON THE ITINERARY
- THE “DRACULA” HANGOVER: Recovering from creating a TV series that turned into a ”shit-show” while your career is technically booming.
- THE GOLDEN GOD TRAP: When “we love this script, you’re brilliant!” turns into a repetitive, unsolvable note.
- THE UNPAID EXTRA MILE: Navigating the ”two-Step” pilot deal and why agents push you to work for free.
- THE LITMUS TEST: Getting trusted feedback from showrunners to confirm you aren't the crazy one.
- THE WINDOWLESS ROOM: The exact moment a ”bad idea” revealed a six-figure misunderstanding.
- THE SIX-MONTH COST: The reality of wasting half a year on a project that never had a chance.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
5AM StoryTalk is reader-supported. Help me keep the coffee brewing by becoming a free or paid subscriber at Substack:https://colehaddon.substack.com/
LINKS
- Listen to ”The Horror of 'Dracula': The Unbelievable True Story of the 2013 TV Series – Part 1” at Substack: ”https://colehaddon.substack.com/p/new-podcast-episode-the-horror-of
- Listen to ”The Horror of 'Dracula': The Unbelievable True Story of the 2013 TV Series – Part 1” at your favorite podcast player: https://pod.link/1807437928/episode/NWNkNTk0N2MtNDE5MC00YWZhLWE4NjktZDk3Zjc2MDM3MjVl
TIP JAR
Not up for a paid subscription but appreciate the work that’s gone into making this podcast happen? You can “buy me a coffee” here to help keep me caffeinated (translation: writing): https://buymeacoffee.com/colehaddon
SOCIAL MEDIA
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- 5AM StoryTalk @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5amstorytalkpodcast/
- Cole Haddon @ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colehaddonwashere/
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- Threads: https://www.threads.com/Colehaddonwashere
CREDITS
◼5AM StoryTalk acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded, the Djarra people of the Kulin Nation and pay respects to Elders past and present.
◼This podcast’s music is by my dear friend Cary Brothers. https://www.carybrothers.com/
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00:00 Welcome and Tease
01:14 Spooky Premise Setup
01:57 Post Dracula Career
02:53 New Adaptation Gig
03:34 The One Note Scarier
04:30 Free Drafts Pressure
05:59 Meeting Goes Sideways
06:49 Wait There Is a Ghost
07:44 The Real Mix Up0
8:41 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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