Derailed Trains of Thought

Derailed Trains of Thought is a podcast dedicated to understanding the art of storytelling in all its forms. Hosted by a filmmaker and a writer, each episode examines a different aspect of the creative process and its products. Aimed at anyone with a creative spirit, Derailed Trains of Thought is part analysis and part discovery, with a healthy dose of fun, zaniness, and sci-fi/fantasy geekery.

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Created by: Timothy Deal

Created on: 06 Feb 2012
Language: English


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Add this to another station	Episode 19 - It's a Wocka, Wocka, Wocka World! (62.85MB; download) -- Everyone's a comedian...or are they? In the latest episode of Derailed Trains of Thought (your one and only (please?) storytelling podcast), Tim and Nick tackle the hard work of dissecting what makes the audience laugh. (It's a function of the lungs and/or stomach in 86.15% of cases.) In the second half, we examine the science fiction German silent film "Metropolis" in Cinema Selections, proving that 80-year-old movies are still cool.So take a listen and learn that the mediator between the head and the hands is the funny bone!* Obtuse joke to be found funny only after listening to the entire podcast. Maybe. Source:* Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:02:40 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 18 - Epic Fail Like the Greats! (63.37MB; download) -- Ever had one of those days? Your father's been murdered by your uncle and you just don't know what to do. Your best friend's fallen down the stairs, broken his leg, gotten bone marrow in his blood, and died. And your crazy neighbor's crazy girlfriend just plummeted to her death because she saw a nun. (That's right, a nun.) Life's a tragedy, isn't it? Death, disasters, and hollow victories focus this episode's discussion of the art of the tragedy. What makes a good "bad ending"? Is it more literary to make the audience depressed? What's the meaning of it all? Listen as Tim and Nick wrangle with these intriguing questions, as well as review the summer blockbusters, in the latest episode of Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:56 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 17 - Magic, Muggles, and Morals (58.98MB; download) -- Witches, wizards, and warlocks--oh my! This episode Tim and Nick discuss whether the use of magic in fiction is the downfall of modern society. Join us for a meaty discussion of the pitfalls and potential of spells, enchantments, and Turkish Delight for the both creator and the audience. Also, stay tuned for the premiere reading of Destroyer, a novella written by Nathan Marchand, Timothy Deal, and Natasha Hayden, all Derailed Trains contributors! It's another sensational hour of the podcast devoted to conversations on the art of storytelling. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:01:26 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 16 - Come, Let's Play a Story Together! (64.86MB; download) -- Admit it. Sometimes when you're reading a book, you wish you could jump in and spend some time in that world. This episode, Tim and Nick discuss formats in which you ARE the main character of a story: Choose Your Own Adventures, video games, and other forms of interactive fiction! Also this episode, a very special Cinema Selections. Let's just say this: '80s fantasy meets German expressionism in a film Tim has been long overdue in experiencing. Was it worth the wait? Find out in this extra-long, wide-ranging episode of Derailed Trains of Thought! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:43 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 15 - Nothing New Beneath the Sun (49.43MB; download) -- Have we got an original for you! What do you get when you mix 20+ minutes of philosophical merry-go-round on the need for creativity; some regular dashes of Star Wars and Jim Henson; a healthy dose of dead French author, serial killer-obsessed writer, and caped crusader; a teaspoon of environmentally conscious alien; a drop of Heineken for flavor; and some guy named Gor?? The perfect cure to your sterotypical, connect-the-dots podcast! Or, at least, the 15th episode of Derailed Trains of Thought, your favorite podcast about storytelling. Have a listen! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:59:43 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 14 - The Frolics and Freak-outs of Fandom (48.01MB; download) -- Trekkies, MSTies, Browncoats, Twi-hards, Gleeks, Whovians, Deleteheads.... How does a story spawn its own subculture? Fanfiction writer Laura Fischer joins us to discuss what drives fans to create new fiction, art, and communities about their favorite story universes. Then stay tuned for a sample of Laura's fanfiction, Nick and Tim pitching one of their nerdiest ideas yet, and some sweet fandom-related music, of both the rocking and poignant variety. It's all here in the latest episode of Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:59:13 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 13 - How to Read a Story (57.34MB; download) -- Dr. Suess says you can read with your eyes shut, but we're not so sure. This episode we take a reader's viewpoint to discover what it takes to fully engage a story. Along the way, Tim shows off his film school terminology, Nick pulls out his "I've read Russian novels" card, and we attempt a defense of much-maligned movies. Also, Brian Scherschel joins us again to introduce us to director John Ford and his western The Searchers. So, come on, give us a chance. Maybe you'll give that crazy foreign film a second look as well. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:58:47 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 12 - YA! A New Episode! (54.51MB; download) -- YA! Why are we so excited? Because everyone loves YA (young adult) books, and we have resident YA book expert Natasha Hayden with us this episode to discuss YA trends, explain why she enjoys YA books more than regular adult fiction, and give us her reading recommendations. We're also excited because after MUCH DELAY, we're back! Take a break from your work-a-day world and listen in on discussions of movies foreign and domestic, listener responses on book/movie differences, and much more! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:58:00 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 11- Hate the Sin, Love the Villain (45.91MB; download) -- Relentless. Ruthless. Witty retorts. A rockin' theme song. Villains often captivate us with their acts of savagery and urbane smiles. Why do we love a good villain? In this episode, Tim and Nick explore the lure of villainy, the idea of justice for antagonists, and what it means to have compassion for those characters we love to hate. Time to ambush the villain's hideout. Sneak in and take a listen to a new (and long delayed) installment of Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:57:33 UTC
Add this to another station	Side Track 4 - Hitchcock! (24.06MB; download) -- We promised, we delivered! Here it is, the full Hitchcock interview with Brian Scherschel. We cut A LOT from the initial interview to fit into the regular podcast, so here's all 50 minutes of our discussion on Hitchcock, his methods, and his films, Notorious in particular. (Which, if you haven't watched yet, shame on you!) So, delve into film history and get to know the one and only Hitchcock! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:49 UTC
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