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Please Be Prompt
by Simpatico Productions
A Simpatico Production about the small inspirations needed to initiate the writing process. Co-hosts Joshua Witsaman & Ryan Rimmele present new pieces based on prompts they discover & discuss their writing processes & how each piece came to be.
Episodes
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S2E8 - Not A Joke
The Prompt: A witch smokes a cigarette in a lake. She is thinking about cathedrals. A swan is playing golf behind her. It might be April Fool's Day, but this is no joke - Please Be Prompt is back! Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman return with a pair of poems based on the above prompt. The...
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S2E7 - The Basement I Grew Up In
The Prompt: Write a story about a liar and include a time machine. Also use the sentence - "This means war" On this episode of the the show co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman welcome guest Daniel Kearsey! That means of course there will be a trio of stories based upon this prompt. The…
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S2E6 - Make the Bad Stuff Good
The Prompt: The more dangerous a job is, the more it pays. You just took a job offer to stand in an empty room and do nothing for $100k an hour. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two tales of odd jobs that seemingly pay too well. The first is all fun and games, that is until the...
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S2E5 - The Open Ended Question
The Prompt: Write a story about an archaeologist and include a musical instrument. Use the line: "I can fix this." Bonus: There seems to be no one left on the planet. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman provide two stories based upon this particular prompt. The first is about a college…
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S2E4 - Appreciate Your Video Game Writers
The Prompt: Write a 1000 word story in the crime genre. This is about a video game character and should include a single earring. Also use the sentence "Leave me alone!" Bonus: the story involves a fight. It's back to just Ryan and Joshua this week! The co-hosts have prepared two tales of video...
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S2E3 - Pros and Cons
The Prompt: You own the best saloon for a hundred miles. You're no nonsense and good at your job: the saloon is clean, the barmaids are treated well, and the patrons are happy. But when an outlaw bursts in with guns blazing, your happy little saloon is at risk. A brawl breaks out, and you pull…
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S2E2 - Default to Albert
The Prompt: Write a 900 word story in the children's genre. It's about a demon and should include weights. Also use the phrase 'Whoopsidaisies!' Bonus: Your character is hated by everyone. Well here it is folks! We have the first completed prompt for season 2! Two weeks have come and gone and...
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S2E1: Imprompuruptions
Welcome back to Please Be Prompt! The podcast about writing, inspiration, and the journey through the process! It's season TWO! Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman return ready to write! On this premiere episode the co-hosts reintroduce the concept of the series and let you know what new aspects to...
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Bonus Episode: Book Club
The Prompt: Have a guest on the show and host a discussion about reading and what you're reading currently. On this BONUS episode of Please Be Prompt co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman welcome guest David Tavolier! David edits and produces the podcast and the three discuss some of the…
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Bonus Episode: Children's Programing
The Prompt: Pitch an idea for a children's television program - to actual children. On this BONUS episode of Please Be Prompt co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman create and present ideas for children's TV shows. Guests Lucy & Alice Witsaman, certified children and consumers of children's...
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S1E12: Finale
The Prompt: A story that involves both murder and time travel. What alternative time lines were created and what changes from time line A and what stays the same? It is the first season finale of Please Be Prompt! Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman traverse time and space to present you…
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S1E11: Magical Rich Assholes
The Prompt: Wanting a fresh look you're lucky enough to get a makeover from a famous style guru. But after a few days you realize their magic goes beyond fantastic hair, clothes, and makeup. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman return for this seasons penultimate episode. They present two...
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S1E10: Authenticity
The Prompt: You live in a world where you can buy and sell bottled emotions. It is a government regulated industry, but illegal dealers and black markets run rampant. Some emotions are worth more than others. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two stories created from this prompt....
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S1E9: What the Actual Prompt Was
The Prompt: "Ladies and gentlemen, werewolves, vampires, and mermen - this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard. Our flight to New Transylvania will take 18 years, 1 month, and 22 days." After hearing that announcement you knew too late that you were on the wrong flight. Returning for another...
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S1E8: Bad Notes
The Prompt: You are the greatest villain to have ever faced against the heroes. Your power is to heal others. On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two stories of villainous masterminds putting into action their evil machinations - with their healing touch. To start we...
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S1E7: An At-Home Service
The Prompt: For humans, heaven is a paradise. For angels it's just a customer service job that never, ever ends. Today is your first day on the job and you're already considering switching sides. On this 7th episode of Please Be Prompt, co-hosts Ryan Rimmele & Joshua Witsaman present dual tales...
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S1E6: A Little Smirk in a Death
The Prompt: There are only two things I can't explain with science. Magic and what happens after death. Which makes dating a necromancer really trying at times. On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman unearth some long buried ideas from their rotting subconsciouses to bring you...
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S1E5: I Know How Crayons Are Made
The Prompt: A person hears voices. The voices don't negatively affect their life, in fact often times they actually help. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman call upon the voices in their heads to help them write new stories using this prompt. The first story deals with a comforting voice...
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S1E4: Another Hellish Week
The prompt: Your character is driving a rental car when they hear the thump of a flat tire. After pulling over they realize the thump wasn't from a flat, it's coming from the trunk. On this episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman open their trunks to unload a pair of stories. The first...
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S1E3: Death and Destruction
The Prompt: Write an 850 word story in the epic genre, it's about a mountaineer, and should include a pen. Also use the sentence - "This is delicious!" Bonus: Civilization has come to an end. Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman meet the challenge and offer up two such miniaturized epic...
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S1E2: A lot of Klingon Stuff
The Prompt: Create a 600 word story in the fantasy genre about a loving grandfather which should include a ripped up bank note. Also use the sentence - "Maybe we should just kiss to break the tension." Co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman present two tidy little tales about bargaining with...
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S1E1: To a Certain Extent
Welcome to the very first episode of Please Be Prompt, the podcast about writing and the journey through the process. Every episode co-hosts Ryan Rimmele and Joshua Witsaman are presented with a prompt and given two weeks to write something based upon that prompt. They'll share what they've…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Simpatico Production about the small inspirations needed to initiate the writing process. Co-hosts Joshua Witsaman & Ryan Rimmele present new pieces based on prompts they discover & discuss their writing processes & how each piece came to be.
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A Simpatico Production about the small inspirations needed to initiate the writing process. Co-hosts Joshua Witsaman & Ryan Rimmele present new pieces based on prompts they discover & discuss their writing processes & how each piece came to be.
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Please Be Prompt is created and hosted by Simpatico Productions.
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