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Iyagikkun (Storyteller)

by Gabriel L. Rodriguez

A podcast about one screenwriter's Three-Act Structure Called "Life."

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Episodes

  1. Disclaimer Permission?

    Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I talk about the story that came out of "The Guardian" last month about the UK Secretary of Culture asking Netflix to include a disclaimer on "The Crown" and tackle the question about how and when you need to ask for permission to write your script and…

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  2. How Will History Be Adapted?

    First off, I hope everyone is staying safe and doing well. In today's long-awaited episode, I discuss how you might adapt real-world events in real-time so that it fits within your style and your screenplay. As always you can follow me on Twitter @GRodRaven. You can check out my website...

  3. Writing Science-Fiction w/ An Astrophysicist

    My special guest is my dear friend and astrophysicist Dr. Rahul Patel and we nerd out hard over how science-fiction influenced us both as a writer and a scientist respectively. We talk about my first (and handwritten) science-fiction novel "Periodic East" and sci-fi masterpieces such as "The...

  4. Writing Under Quarantine

    First off, I hope you're all doing well and staying safe. I'm sorry it's been a while since my last episode. I've been adjusting to working from home and working on other projects. You can check those out in the links below. "Periodic East"...

  5. The Fan Fiction

    I was honored to have my first guest, producer Jorge de Moya. Jorge and I have been friends for over 20 years and he has been so kind to let me pick his brain as we discuss the twisted world of Fan Fictions from a writer's and producer's perspective, respectively. We also discussed some of my…

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  6. Researching Festivals

    On this episode, I talk about how I decide which screenwriting festivals to submit my scripts to and what you should consider when deciding on how and when to submit your scripts. I use coverfly.com to organize all my latest work and consider my options on upcoming festivals.

  7. 2020 Oscars Reaction

    Welcome to Season 2 of "Iyagikkun!" On today's episode, I discuss the 2020 Oscars, specifically "Joker" and "Parasite." As stated in the episode, here are links to both official screenplays as well as my reviews for each film. Joker Official Screenplay:...

  8. Season 2 Promo

    This mini episode hints at some of the ideas and changes that are in store for season 2. I want for season 2 to be less academic and I want to implement more of my personality as a person and not talk to the audience in my "teacher voice" as much. As always, recommend this podcast to a friend and...

  9. Season 1 Finale

    Thank you to everyone in the #WritingCommunity on Twitter and everyone else who has provided me with so much support and wonderful feedback on my crazy endeavor of podcasting. In this season finale episode, I recap the major points I've discussed this season. I'm already planning ideas and…

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  10. Identifying and Writing Compelling Dialogue

    On this episode, I talk about a handful of my favorite screenwriters and how their dialogue is unprecedented when it comes to the essential tools of putting together a great script. I also talk about what I consider when putting together a scene that is going to be dialogue-heavy, while keeping…

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  11. Setting As An Ancillary Character

    A more in-depth look at what I discussed back in Episode 2 about setting. Setting, in my opinion, can be just as important in your script or story as your main characters and other elements of story. In this episode, I explain why by using some classic examples from film and television as well as...

  12. Adaptation

    On this episode, I talk about how screenwriters adapt screenplays that are derived from other works such as novels, short stories, short films, news articles, and more. I talk about the decision-making process that goes into what to include, take out, and add when it comes to writing an…

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  13. Writer's Block

    I talk about dealing with Writer's Block and include my own suggestions and strategies as well as the suggestions from the winner of the 2019 Publishing Commentator of the Year, Jane Friedman. I also for the first time reference what I've said in previous episodes, so if you're new to the…

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  14. Finding Your "Voice" as a Writer

    Finding your "voice" can be one of the most complicated steps in establishing yourself as a writer. I break it down for you as best as I can by telling you what to keep in mind and how to identify & improve upon the steps of the evolutionary writing process.

  15. Creating Memorable Characters

    In this episode, I talk about the differences between a main character and a stock character. I also guide you into how to create a memorable character for your own script and use one of my own characters that I've created as an example.

  16. A Special Shoutout

    On this episode, I send a special shoutout to the #WritingCommunity on Twitter as well as the differentiating thought process between writing for me and teaching writing to others.

  17. Winning Best Screenplay & The Importance of Setting

    I talk a little bit about winning Best Screenplay at the 2018 Los Angeles Crime & Horror Festival along with the importance of setting in your story and how setting can essentially help dictate the entire premise of your story.

  18. The Three Roberts

    Welcome to Iyagikkun (the Korean word for "Storyteller.") This episode has more of a formal introduction of myself and the story of three teachers-amazingly all named Robert-that greatly impacted and influenced my genesis as a writer.

  19. The Introduction? Maybe...

    Originally recorded in 2017, this is my very first attempt at recording myself with the intent of creating a podcast series. Jniv7u36MBFHR20cHkYd

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about one screenwriter's Three-Act Structure Called "Life."

HOSTED BY

Gabriel L. Rodriguez

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A podcast about one screenwriter's Three-Act Structure Called "Life."

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Iyagikkun (Storyteller) is created and hosted by Gabriel L. Rodriguez.
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