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Stories Told

by E. W. Barnes and Michael Grayford

Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers.Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcastNote: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN

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  1. Frankenstein (novel) - The Creature and the Creator

    The Creature and the Creator - "Frankenstein" - The Stories Told Podcast Welcome to Franken-Tober! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1818 novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:50 Talking about…

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  2. The War of the Worlds (1953 Movie) - Monsters from the Sky

    Monsters from the Sky - "The War of the Worlds" - The Stories Told Podcast Classic Sci-Tember concludes! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The War of the Worlds." 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:40 Talking about the…

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  3. Them! - Monsters In the Desert

    Monsters in the Desert - "Them!" - The Stories Told Podcast Classic Sci-Tember continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Them!" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 2:48 Talking about the story told... 18:54 Which story…

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  4. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Monsters in the Deep

    Monsters in the Deep - "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" - The Stories Told Podcast Classic Sci-Tember continues! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:40 Talking...

  5. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - This Aggression Will Not Stand

    This Aggression Will Not Stand - "The Day the Earth Stood Still" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:03 Talking about the story...

  6. Dune Part 2 - Lead Them to Paradise

    Lead Them to Paradise - "Dune Part 2" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Dune Part 2" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:06 Talking about the story told... 33:13 Which story we're talking about…

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  7. Dune Part 1 - The Trap Is Laid

    The Trap is Laid - "Dune Part 1" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Dune Part 1" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:38 Talking about the story told... 21:05 Which story we're talking about next ***...

  8. Dune (1984 movie) - A Beautiful Bewildering Spice Dream

    A Beautiful Bewildering Spice Dream - "Dune" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1984 movie "Dune" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:54 Talking about the story told... 26:18 Which story we're talking…

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  9. Dune (book) - A Masterclass in World Building

    A Masterclass in World Building - "Dune" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:16 Talking about the story told... 31:16 Which story we're...

  10. Alien - The Rise of Ripley

    The Rise of Ripley - "Alien" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Alien" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 10:52 Talking about the story told... 39:14 Which story we're talking about next *** Sign up...

  11. Disclosure Day - A New Encounter

    A New Encounter - "Disclosure Day" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Disclosure Day" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:56 Talking about the story told... 34:14 Which story we're…

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  12. Contact - The Universal Search

    The Universal Search - "Contact" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Contact" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:49 Talking about the story told... 29:10 Which story we're talking about next ***…

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  13. Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Cosmic Miscommunication

    Cosmic Miscommunication - "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:50 Talking about the story...

  14. Tenet - Trying to Understand It

    Trying to Understand It - "Tenet" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Tenet" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:54 Talking about the story told... 28:21 Which story we're talking about next *** Sign...

  15. The Terminator - Light from Darkness

    Light from Darkness - "The Terminator" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Terminator" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:38 Talking about the story told... 29:48 Which story we're talking about...

  16. Arrival - Beautiful Symmetry

    Beautiful Symmetry - "Arrival" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Arrival" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:22 Talking about the story told... 31:18 Which story we're talking about next *** Sign…

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  17. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - Being Yourself is Most Triumphant

    Being Yourself is Most Triumphant - "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:43 Talking about…

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  18. The War of the Rohirrim - Wanting More

    Wanting More - "The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim" - The Stories Told Podcast 🫨SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading…

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  19. The Return of the King - Stand Up and Cheer

    Stand Up and Cheer - "The Return of the King" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:46 Talking about the story…

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  20. The Two Towers (movie) - A New Day Will Come

    A New Day Will Come - "The Two Towers" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:42 Talking about the story told... 41:18 Which...

  21. The Fellowship of the Ring (movie) - Epic Fantasy at its Best

    Epic Fantasy at its Best - "The Fellowship of the Ring" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:49 Talking about…

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  22. Project Hail Mary (movie)

    Cool and Epic - "Project Hail Mary" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Project Hail Mary" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:57 Talking about the story told... 29:39 Which story we're...

  23. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - A Fresh Trek

    A Fresh Trek - "Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the series "Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:24 Talking about the story told......

  24. The Last Starfighter - Reaching for the Stars

    Reaching for the Stars - "The Last Starfighter" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1984 movie "The Last Starfighter" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:13 Talking about the story told... 27:57 Which story...

  25. A Minecraft Movie - Embrace the Silliness

    Embrace the Silliness - "A Minecraft Movie" - The Stories Told Podcast SPOILERS! 😮 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 2025 movie "A Minecraft Movie" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:06 Talking about the story told... 20:27 Which...

  26. Shrek - Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear

    Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear - "Shrek" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1994 movie "Stargate" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:14 Talking about the story told... 22:50 Which story we're...

  27. Stargate - A Door to a Universe of Stories

    A Door to a Universe of Stories - "Stargate" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1994 movie "Stargate" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 9:16 Talking about the story told... 37:08 Which story we're talking...

  28. Forbidden Planet - A Grand-Movie of Science Fiction

    A Grand-Movie of Science Fiction - "Forbidden Planet" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1956 movie "Forbidden Planet" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 10:52 Talking about the story told......

  29. The Running Man (2025) - Who Is Running?

    Who is Running? - "The Running Man (2025)" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 2025 movie "The Running Man" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:47 Talking about the story told... 30:37 Which…

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  30. The Running Man (1987) - Fight or Flight

    Fight or Flight - "The Running Man" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the 1987 movie "The Running Man" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 10:43 Talking about the story told... 29:41 Which story we're talking...

  31. Back to the Future - A Timeless Story

    A Timeless Story - "Back to the Future" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Back to the Future" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:17 Talking about the story told... 26:59 Which story we're talking...

  32. Children of Time - Spiders Rising

    Spiders Rising - "Children of Time" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:15 Talking about the story told...…

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  33. Time Bandits - A Series of Silly Skits

    A Series of Silly Skits - "Time Bandits" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Time Bandits" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 12:09 Talking about the story told... 25:34 Which story we're talking…

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  34. Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Search for Answers

    The Search for Answers - "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:27 Talking about the story told...…

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  35. Murderbot - Breaking Free

    Breaking Free - "Murderbot" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Murderbot" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:37 Talking about the story told... 26:43 Which story we're talking about...

  36. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Phasers and Feelings

    😮SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:33 Talking about the story told... 31:12 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a suggestion for a...

  37. Dracula - The Birth of the Undead

    The Birth of the Undead - "Dracula" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:03 Talking about the story told... 34:54 Which story we're talking...

  38. Wednesday S2 E5-8 - Woe B Gone

    Woe "B" Gone - "Wednesday" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮 SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Wednesday" season 2 episodes 5-8 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:53 Talking about the story told... 30:17 Which…

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  39. Wednesday S2 E1-4 - Woe Is Thicker Than Water

    Woe is Thicker Than Water - "Wednesday" - The Stories Told Podcast 😮 SPOILERS! Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Wednesday" season 2 episodes 1-4 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:53 Talking about the story told......

  40. Haunted Mansion (2023) - Ghostly Characters

    Ghostly Characters - "Haunted Mansion" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Haunted Mansion" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:02 Talking about the story told... 25:14 Which story we're talking…

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  41. The Haunted Mansion - The Ties That Haunt

    The Ties That Haunt - "The Haunted Mansion" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Haunted Mansion" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:48 Talking about the story told... 19:41 Which story we're...

  42. Foundation season 3 - Darkness Ascends

    Darkness Ascends - "Foundation Season 3" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the season 3 of the tv series "Foundation *** Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on...

  43. Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country

    The Final Voyage - "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 4:29 Talking about the…

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  44. Ghosts - Real Friends

    Real Friends - "Ghosts" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the tv series "Ghosts" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:35 Talking about the story told... 25:08 Which story we're talking about next *** Have a...

  45. Star Trek IV - Faith In Your Friends Saves the Day

    Faith in Your Friends Saves the Day - "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 5:11 Talking about the story...

  46. Night at the Museum - What Are You Made Of?

    What Are You Made Of? - "Night at the Museum" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Night at the Museum" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 7:54 Talking about the story told... 22:23 Which story we're...

  47. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - The Bonds of Friendship

    The Bonds of Friendship - "Star Trek III - The Search for Spock" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Star Trek III - The Search for Spock" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 10:03 Talking about the...

  48. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear - Learning to Live

    Learning to Live - "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Librarian: Quest for the Speak" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 6:30 Talking about the story told......

  49. Star Trek: The Tholian Web - A Most Logical Story

    A Most Logical Story - "Star Trek TOS - The Tholian Web" - The Stories Told Podcast Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the Star Trek original series episode "The Tholian Web" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 8:33 Talking about the…

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  50. Fountain of Youth - Wanting Something to Root For

    Wanting Something to Root For - "Fountain of Youth" - The Stories Told Podcast SPOILERS! 😲 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Fountain of Youth" 01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading 3:44 Talking about the story told... 23:26...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers.Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcastNote: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN

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E. W. Barnes and Michael Grayford

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