Story Expo l The Pulse of Story Podcast

09/14/2026

Lots of super cool new guests coming up.

Check out our previous episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3dfA52zN0ATJ-IkIvtMUB14LDZ6_zmO

09/08/2026

Years ago we put together a Screenwriter/Filmmaker weekend in Vancouver featuring SYD FIELD and DOV SIMENS. This is one of the great photos that came out of the photo shoot.

09/08/2026

Over 90-minutes of high-level story talk from some of the biggest story experts in Hollywood - John Truby, Chris Vogler, Dara Marks, David Freeman & Corey Mandell.

What happens when five of the world’s top story experts—John Truby,...

09/04/2026

Buckle your seatbelts for this one.

08/27/2026

Ultimate Classic Rock picking up on our interview with Bruce Kulick!

The then-new Kiss guitarist said he learned a valuable lesson after getting emotional over malfunctioning gear:

08/26/2026

Thanks to Ultimate Guitar for this great piece on Bruce Kulick based on our interview with him!

'He started to act like I was being Jerry Lewis with Dean Martin.'

08/24/2026

Story is story — whether it's TV, film...or music.

Amazing to see our conversation with legendary KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick reach more than 17,000 views in just a few days — with over 4,000 hours watched.

Thanks to everyone who's watched, commented and discovered THE PULSE OF STORY!

Legendary guitarist BRUCE KULICK joins THE PULSE OF STORY for a can...

08/19/2026

Have you checked out THE PULSE OF STORY Podcast?
Link: https://www.youtube.com//videos

08/13/2026

What happens when five of the world’s top story experts—John Truby, Christopher Vogler, Dara Marks, Corey Mandell, and David S. Freeman—sit down for the first time together? You get the most explosive, insightful, and inspiring conversation on story you’ve ever heard. Moderated by Derek Christopher from The Pulse of Story podcast and creator of Story Expo, the Masters of Story Roundtable is a 90-minute deep dive tackling what makes stories truly matter: plot vs. character, the rise of female myth, Breaking Bad, Fleabag, to the death of formula and how to actually break in as a professional writer today.

They also get into deep philosophical questions about memory and meaning to practical insight into structure, plot complexity, emotional impact, and industry shifts.

This conversation is a masterclass in narrative craft.

✨ Topics covered include:

What is the most important element of storytelling?

The shift from industry 1.0 to 2.0

Are genres dead—or more vital than ever?

Why most writers fail (and how not to)

The rebirth of the female myth

Why storytelling is essential to how we live and understand life

The evolution of TV and film: from comfort food to emotional engagement

The rise of genre hybrids and complex plotting

Authenticity vs. chasing trends in the marketplace

The mysterious “miracles” of great storytelling and emotional resonance

How to create stories that connect, endure, and transform

📌 Whether you’re a screenwriter, novelist, or content creator, this is your masterclass.

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📌 The Speakers:

CHRIS VOGLER – www.chrisvogler.wordpress.com

DARA MARKS – www.goinsidestory.com

COREY MANDELL – www.coreymandell.net

DAVID S. FREEMAN – www.beyondstructure.com/David_Freeman.pdf

JOHN TRUBY – www.truby.com

DEREK CHRISTOPHER (Moderator) - Creator of the STORY EXPO conference that ran for 13 years (through 2024). Managed speaking tours and engagements for Robert McKee, Syd Field, John Truby and many others. Produced hundreds of events for more than 100,000 writers worldwide.

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Don’t miss this rare and intimate gathering of story legends as they break down the art, science, and soul of storytelling.

https://youtu.be/giwlH10p-SI

What happens when five of the world’s top story experts—John Truby,...

08/13/2026

COMING SOON: Another video from the archives I shot - The great SYD FIELD talking with the amazing co-creator/writer/producer of The Simpsons SAM SIMON about comedy. I shot this 45-minute video in Sam's guest house in the Pacific Palisades. It will include all of the small talk before the conversation and after...just like you were in the room. SUPER cool stuff.