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Storybreakers - Hosted by Chris Brennan Storybreakers is the show where writers, filmmakers, and horror lovers come together to invent brand-new film ideas, completely off the top of their heads. Each episode, Chris Brennan is joined by a special guest to “break story” live, building an original concept from cold open to final scare. From reimagining classic franchises like Halloween to creating twisted new seasonal originals in the Holiday Horror Run, Storybreakers blends screenwriting, creativity, and chaos into one cinematic brainstorming session. Whether you’re a filmmaker, screenwriter, or just love great movie ideas, Storybreakers is your backstage pass to the story development process: raw, fast, and fun. Subscribe and join the story.
Episodes
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What If Halloween Was an Anthology Again? Breaking a Radical New Direction | w/ Paul Bushe
What if the future of Halloween isn’t another reboot or sequel… but a return to its original, abandoned idea? In this episode of Storybreakers, Chris Brennan is joined by filmmaker Paul Bushe to break story on a bold new direction for the Halloween franchise, completely improvised and off the top...
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Halloween 1979: A Fresh Take on Halloween II | w/ Cody Leach
What do you do after Halloween Ends… when the franchise has already explored every timeline imaginable? In this episode of Storybreakers, Chris Brennan is joined by YouTube horror creator Cody Leach to break story on the next possible chapter of the Halloween franchise, completely improvised and...
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Cracking A Fresh Halloween 4 Sequel | w/ Drumdums Lee McCoy
Storybreakers is back, and this episode is pure Halloween geek heaven. Chris Brennan is joined by Lee McCoy from DrumDums, one of YouTube’s most passionate Halloween voices, to break story on the next chapter of the franchise, completely improvised and off the top of our heads. We start with…
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A Nautical Christmas Horror Idea with Rocklin Graves Productions
A Christmas horror movie, set at sea, in the 19th century, with a ghost in the fog. In this Storybreakers episode, Chris Brennan is joined by Evan from Rocklin Graves Productions, and we break story on a brand-new holiday horror film idea completely off the top of our heads. We start with our...
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The Narcissist Cabin Massacre (Original Christmas Slasher Pitch) w/ Chris Stanley
When a Christmas Slasher starts attacking families in a secluded cabin, everyone instantly spirals into Main Character Syndrome, convinced the killer is after them. As paranoia spreads, they start unloading their own “this is why it’s me” backstories, trying to prove they’re the real target. One...
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Episode 1: Christmas Special: Elf On The Shelf - A Horror Film Idea
Storybreakers is back! Welcome to the show where we come up with a brand-new film idea off the top of our heads. And if you like it... It's yours! For this special Holiday episode, your host, Chris Brennan, is joined by screenwriter and director, Paul Bushe to craft a new original horror film…
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X-Files: Flight 180 (The Final Destination Spec Script) Studio Reading Session
Welcome to Storybreakers Special Studio Session Reading. This is the first in possibly a new series, where we move from the stage and record a faithful adaptation of an unproduced Hollywood script. The first one up is the unmade X-Files script, Flight 180 by Jeffrey Riddick. This script is...
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Storybreakers Alien 3 Dynamic Live Reading Panel
Welcome to Storybreakers special Dynamic Live Reading Panel episode, featuring the cast of our recent explosive show: Alien 3 Live. Get all the nitty gritty on how we put the show together, how the cast came up with their characters and our thoughts on the long-lost, original script for Alien 3....
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Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the Storybreakers Dynamic Live Reading special of the original, unmade script for Alien 3! Performed on November 15th at The Grand Social Dublin to a jam-packed audience, for the first and last time ever, we performed the legendary, infamous Wooden Planet script by Vincent…
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Alien 3 Live (The Unmade, Original Script) Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of the Storybreakers Dynamic Live Reading special of the original, unmade script for Alien 3! Performed on November 15th, at The Grand Social Dublin to a jam-packed audience, for the first and last time ever, we performed the legendary, infamous Wooden Planet script by Vincent...
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#82 The Final Storypitch Battle: WE HAVE A WINNER!
Over the past couple of months, Stevie and Chris have been in a battle for Story Supremacy. Tears were shed, blood was spilled, all to see who would be the victor in an epic Storypitch battle. On episode 82, one champion emerged... But who was it? Joined by writer/director Brian O'Neill as the…
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#81 -Historical Pitch Battle
On this week's episode, we are challenge by Paul Brennan to come up with a film or TV idea that is based on Historical events. Our Head Of Studio for the Pitch Battle is the writer, director & host of the Irish FilmShow: Aidan Duffy. Stevie is currently leading the Pitch Battle 3-2. Can Chris…
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#80 - ULTIMATE Irish Movie Pitch Battle
Welcome to episode 80! This weeks challenge comes from Niall Bruton who demanded we deliver the ULTIMATE! Irish movie pitch. From setting to casting, it must be green to the core. With the scores now tied at 2-2, we invited Chris's brother, History Master and film buff, Paul Brennan to occupy the...
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#79 - Turn A TV Show Into A Movie
On this episode, we are challenged to choose a tv show and turn it into a movie... But which ones will we pick? Special Guests in the PodCave are actor and Narrator, Niall Bruton & Cosplayer Extraordinaire Lauren Murphy (AKA Pixie Styxx) - https://www.facebook.com/chronic.pixiestyxx...
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#78 - Creature Feature Pitch Battle
Welcome to episode 78! It's time for a Creature Feature #StoryPitch Battle! Our 'Head Of Studio' today is writer and host of the Irish Pubcast, Wayne Talbot. Which #StoryPitch will Wayne go for, a creature feature set in an Alaskan Glacier or a Killer Klown film with a twist! Find out now! Check...
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#77 - Blade - Pitch Battle 2
Welcome to episode 77! On todays show the guys are pitching their version of Blade to this weeks "Head of the Studio" Paul Bushe. Stevie brings in a 1-0 lead to this one but can Chris tie up the score? If your a fan of wrestling then check out Paul Bushe on the Kiss My Ass Club Wrestling Podcast,...
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#76 - Pitch Battle
Welcome to episode 76! Its time for a #PitchBattle and this week we are joined by the amazingly talented, and hilarious, actor Niall Bruton. Both Stevie and Chris have to pitch a Futuristic Crime movie to this weeks "Head of the Studio" Niall and the loser takes one step closer to completing a...
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JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 2
Welcome to part 2 of a very special episode of Storybreakers, and today, you are getting exclusive access to our Dublin Comic Con live reading of JJ Abrams's 2003 Superman Flyby script. Originally written to be the first part of a trilogy, If this film was to be made, it really would've changed…
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JJ Abrams's Superman Flyby Live Script Reading part 1
Welcome to part 1 of a very special episode of Storybreakers, and today, you are getting exclusive access to our Dublin Comic Con live reading of JJ Abrams's 2003 Superman Flyby script. Originally written to be the first part of a trilogy, If this film was to be made, it really would've changed…
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Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of Storybreakers Star Trek dynamic Live Script Reading Special! This time, we boldly go where no man has gone before as we perform the greatest Star Trek script never made. Back in 1967, The Edge Of Forever episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was a landmark achievement in...
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Star Trek Live Reading (The Unaired Episode) Part 1
Welcome to Storybreakers Star Trek dynamic Live Script Reading Special! This time, we boldly go where no man has gone before as we perform the greatest Star Trek script never made. Back in 1967, The Edge Of Forever episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was a landmark achievement in television...
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#75 - Be Back Soon
Welcome to episode 75! On this milestone we decided to review our past episodes, telling you which ones we think would be your favourites, best moments, worst moments and episodes we would like to tackle in the future.
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#74 - Jaws
Welcome to episode 74! This week we drive into the shark invested deep blue see as we take on Bruce! Now we both agree Jaws is untouchable as a movie, however, it does not have a decent sequel to its name. So today The StoryBreakers are going to change that.
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#73 - Movie Magic
Welcome to episode 73! This week we played the StoryBreakers game with Hooch over at www.twitter.com/MRexPodcast. He came up with a comedy set in the past about a husband and wife trying to make their very first blockbuster movie.
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#72 - Alien Ovomorph
Welcome to episode 72! This week we take a trip back to the Alien franchise to make a new tale in the canon. Why do face-huggers get demised so quickly in the movies? Thanks to Colin over at www.twitter.com/tweetfailordie for his thoughts on our pervious Alien5 episode and to Darren Fahey for the...
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#71 - Fool's Gold
Welcome to episode 71! This time round we are gathering a posse and traveling back in time to the ruthless wild wild west for a heist movie! If you would like to send us a #StoryPitch, be it in audio or written form, you can reach us at [email protected], www.facebook.com/storybreakers or...
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#70 - Weekend at Bernie (Sanders)
Welcome to episode 70! This week we resurrect Weekend at Bernie's. When the leading Presidential Candidate dies unexpectedly, it is up to his two main members of staff to keep up appearances and fool the nation so the enemy doesn't win.
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#69 - Movie Mash Up - Ted meets Toy Story
Welcome to episode 69! When everyones away the Toy's come out to play. Well now they party too. When Ted ends up in Andy's toy collection he quickly becomes a bad influence on the gang. These toys are not suitable for children anymore. If you would like to send us a #StoryPitch, be it in audio…
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#68 - It Still Follows
Welcome to episode 68! This weeks main focus is the "STD", or Sexually Transmitted Demon to you and I. It Follows was a low budget horror released in 2014 with an awesome premise and today we decided to give it a StoryBreakers sequel. What would you like us to reboot on the show next? Let us know...
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#67 - Mic Drop
Welcome to episode 67! After asking twitter for some suggestions about this weeks episode the legendary This is Spinal Tap was mentioned. So taking inspiration from Rob Reiner's classic and some other musical based movies like That Thing You Do, we give you our version of a band at odds story in...
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#66 - The Spider-Man Saga
Welcome to episode 66! This weeks #StoryPitch came from Hooch over at The Moviesaurus Rex Podcast. The main man himself asked for use to map out a three movie arc for our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Using Captain America Civil War as our jumping off point (without dropping any spoilers) we...
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#65 - Dangerman Bronze
Welcome to episode 65! This weeks #StoryPitch comes from @JoshJHammond. When a scientist's brother is tragically killed in a car accident, she decides to take his brain waves and place them in an experimental Crash Test Dummy. Armed with protective tech & exposed to a database of old action…
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Batman Vs Superman (The Original 2002 Script) Live Reading Part 2
**Update! This version has a much better sound quality. Enjoy!** Welcome to part 2 of Storybreakers' Special Live Reading of the original Batman Vs Superman script from 2002. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en) & Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) this was going to be the launching pad for two…
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Batman Vs Superman (The Original 2002 Script) Live Reading Part 1
Welcome to Storybreakers' Special Live Reading of the original Batman Vs Superman script from 2002. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en) & Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) this was going to be the launching pad for two of the biggest franchises in the world as the Man of Steel was going to…
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#64 - Look Who's Talking!
Welcome to episode 64! This week we where asked to reboot Look Who's Talking. So the first one had a boy, the second a girl and the third two dogs. Where do you go from there? Triplets thats where!
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#63 - Hitman Inc.
Welcome to episode 63! This weeks #StoryPitch comes from Random Ramblings With Rob @RRR_Podcast. When a retired gun for hire sets up a "Hitman Agency", one of his new recruits seems to know more about him than they let on. What do they want? Answers, Revenge or do they have a hit of their own to...
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#62 - Batman Vs Superman Fixed!
Welcome to episode 62! This week on the back of the mixed reactions towards Batman Vs Superman : Dawn of Justice, we decided to see if we could do it better. Be warned there will be Spoilers so watch the movie first then come back to us. Tell us what our next episode should be. Find us at...
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#61 - Pressure Cooker
Welcome to episode 61! This weeks #StoryPitch came from Chris Haigh. An ex-special forces hero, Dwayne Johnson, has retired his flak jacket for an apron. Now running his very own bakery, everything was going peachy until a war lord hid a bakers dozens of bombs around the city. Now DJ has to put...
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#60 - Deadpool 2: X-Force
Welcome to episode 60! This weeks #StoryPitch was from Derek Keogh. He asked for the double whammy of Deadpool and the X-Force to share the same story. So we decided to enlist the expertise of Lightning Strike Comics managing editor and fellow podcaster, The Irish Pubcasts very own Ciarán...
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#59 - Zombie Weeds
Welcome to episode 59! This weeks #StoryPitch comes from the fine folks over at the Afterburn739 Podcast. After a crop of marijuana is infected by a toxic substance, the towns local stoners get the munchies for human flesh. If you would like to send us a #StoryPitch, be in audio or written form,...
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#58 - Biker Mice From Mars
Welcome to episode 58! This weeks #StoryPitch comes from the guys over at @1990sPodcast. Being the experts in 1990's tv gold we where set the challenge of bringing The Bikers Mice From Mars to the big screen. So pop on your best podcast listening helmet because its time to rock'n ride.
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#57 - Left in the Lift
Welcome to episode 57! This weeks #StoryPitch comes from Voices On Film's Barney Taylor. Three young orphans hold the key to their existence in this post apocalyptic future. The world is no more and is now indoors with society divided by levels. To find the truth the orphans must make it to the top.
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#56 Mashup Special - Inception On Elm Street
Welcome to episode 56: The ever ridiculous MashUp Special! Find out what happens when the expert team of dream thieves from Inception encounter a force of pure, unbridled, subconscious evil: Freddie Krueger! Can they survive each dream level and return to the land of the living? Or will Freddie...
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#55 - The X-Files 3
Welcome to episode 55! This week we are joined by Wayne Talbot of the Irish Pubcast Podcast and will be delving deep in X-Files lore as per request of Tony Black from Pick a Flick! Enjoy the episode, the truth is in here somewhere.
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#54 - CrossFace
Welcome to episode 54! It's sports movie week with a sprinkling of thriller for good measure. When an aspiring female Olympian wrestler becomes threatened by her fellow teammates talent, an unhealthy rivalry blooms. But just how far will she go to secure her place as the number one athlete?
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#53 - Pacific Rim 2
Welcome to episode 53! Following on from the announcement that Pacific Rim 2 has been placed on the back burner we asked the fine, and sometimes crazy, people of Facebook & Twitter how they would do the movie. Taking a mixture of ideas we crafted a mega Jaeger Vs Kaijus slobber knocker.
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#52 - Longhaul
Welcome to episode 52! This weeks #StoryPitch came from Chris Haigh @Higher_Boy. When a psychic is killed on a flight over the atlantic the demon hiding inside her body uses it as a portal to wreck havoc on the plane forcing the crew and passengers to fight for their lives and for the fate of the...
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#51 - Ghostbusters 3
Welcome to episode 51! On the show this week we where joined by writer, director and fellow podcaster Aidan Duffy. With it being the first episode of 2016 it was only fitting to go big and give everyone a movie that we are never going to have the chance of seeing. So who ye gonna call?...
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'The Star Wars' Original First Draft Live Reading Exclusive (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of Storybreakers Star Wars Special Live Reading of George Lucas' original first draft of Star Wars. You see, A long time ago, in an apartment far, far away, a young screenwriter named George Lucas sat down and wrote the first draft of a script that would become the biggest movie...
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'The Star Wars' Original First Draft Live Reading Exclusive (Part 1)
Welcome to Storybreakers Star Wars Special Live Reading of George Lucas' original first draft of Star Wars. You see, A long time ago, in an apartment far, far away, a young screenwriter named George Lucas sat down and wrote the first draft of a script that would become the biggest movie franchise...
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Storybreakers - Hosted by Chris Brennan Storybreakers is the show where writers, filmmakers, and horror lovers come together to invent brand-new film ideas, completely off the top of their heads. Each episode, Chris Brennan is joined by a special guest to “break story” live, building an original concept from cold open to final scare.
From reimagining classic franchises like Halloween to creating twisted new seasonal originals in the Holiday Horror Run, Storybreakers blends screenwriting, creativity, and chaos into one cinematic brainstorming session. Whether you’re a filmmaker, screenwriter, or just love great movie ideas, Storybreakers is your backstage pass to the story development process: raw, fast, and fun. Subscribe and join the story.
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