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 10 - I Need a Hero! (60.92MB; download) -- Strong. Noble. Honest. The hero grips sword in hand, righteous and determined, and sets upon his quest to right the wrongs of the world. Will he succeed? And why do we care? In our milestone 10th podcast, Tim and Nick discuss what makes a hero heroic, compare "perfect" and "flawed" heroes, allude numerous times to comic books and The Lord of the Rings, and discover some possible heroic pitfalls.So, sheath your sword, grab some mead, and settle in for a new foray into Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:56:21 UTC
Add this to another station	Side Track 3 - Man (5.69MB; download) -- Hello, there! No new podcast this week, but we have A Bit of Story for you. This is a recording of one of Nick's flash fictions, "Man," read by the author. Tim gives a nice introduction so have a listen. Hopefully it'll tide over our legions of fans until the new podcast, which is coming soon. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:55:49 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 9 - Once Upon A Time, Again (63.27MB; download) -- Are you buried under a mountain of continuity? Are you lost among a crowd of extraneous characters? Does your story stink to high heaven with the concerns of yesteryear? Don't worry! Just REBOOT! This episode, THRILL as Nick and Tim discuss the reasons why writers find rebooting a series attractive! GASP as they enter into the realm of comicdom in hopes of answers! SHUDDER as they encounter just a few modern Reboot examples! SOAR with an extended Take on Tales! It's not just a podcast, it's Podcast 2.0! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:55:24 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 8 - Based on the Best-Selling Podcast! (62.15MB; download) -- Starring Daniel Radcliffe as Timothy Deal and Michael Cera as Nick Hayden, this investigative thriller follows the hard-hitting investigation of two heretofore unknown podcasters as they delve into the intricacies of movie adaptations, stumbling deep down the rabbit hole of Hollywood business decisions and fan demands to discover, once and for all, whether there is truth behind that universal declaration, "The book was better." With a rip-roaring Soundtrack, commentary by Listener Feedback, newly expanded Project Updates, and a behind-the-scenes Cinema Selections, this is one experience that the San Francisco Herald-Tribune-Gazette calls, "heart-stoppingly wonderful...cruelly sophisticated...hopelessly naive...the best hour of pure entertainment since that one time!" Don't miss it! (3D glasses not included.) Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:54:28 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 7 - Lest Old Stories Be Forgot (21.17MB; download) -- As we celebrate the Christmas season and look forward to a new year, we decide to look back on our old works and see what we've learned. Then, in a special holiday Take on Tales, we rate our favorite Christmas movies. Find a comfy chair, some hot cocoa, and join us for a shorter "unplugged" episode of Derailed Trains of Thought. Have a Merry Christmas! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:53:54 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 6 - Forecast: Atmospheric Story Conditions to Continue (62.73MB; download) -- This episode we turn to the always faithful supplier of conversation--the weather. But instead of hearing us drone on about meterologists and people who can't drive in snow, enjoy as we highlight the ways weather can accentuate emotions and deepen the layers in a scene. Then join us as we introduce yet another new segment, discuss high-risk game shows, and chill to some lovely music. (Get it? Chill? Cold?) Get your coats on, we're going outside. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:53:25 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 5 - A Time and A Pace for Everything (65.26MB; download) -- Is this really it? The fifth episode of Derailed Trains of Thought? Yes, it is! We apologize for the delay, but we were thrown off our posting rhythm, which, coincidentally, is exactly the topic of this episode's Story School. We discuss plot pacing, dramatic rhythm, forward momentum, and all those things that accentuate the story's individual moments. We also introduce two new segments called Listener Feedback and A Bit of Story; Muppet-obsessed Timothy Deal educates us on long-lost Henson products; and Nick Hayden peeks into China's underground church. It's all in a day's podcast for Derailed Trains of Thought. SPECIAL NOTICE: This episode does not include a single reference to Star Wars. It does, however, manage to talk about Lost, so Nick and Tim are vindicated. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:52:39 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 4 - Whether 'Tis Nobler, and Other Choices (65.50MB; download) -- Shakespeare! Harry Belafonte! Nazis! Anne with an E! Muy Tai! Outtakes! What connects these things? Are you willing to find out? And you ready to accept the consequences?Find all this out and more in our fourth podcast as we delve into the Moral Universe: what it is, what it means, why it matters, and all that brouhaha. Then stick around for discussion of ABC's No Ordinary Family, a Hitchcock-inspired episode of The X-Files, and CYOA cinema. It's all here, and much, much more, at Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:51:26 UTC
Add this to another station	Side Track 2 - Peeking in the Box (3.77MB; download) -- For this week's Side Track, we follow up on our interview with Nathan Marchand, author of the newly released Pandora's Box by presenting an audio version of the book's prologue. Thanks to Natasha, my wife, for performing the narration. Enjoy! Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:51:06 UTC
Add this to another station	Episode 3 - From Boredom to Book (64.82MB; download) -- Two days late and a little long, but we finally have Episode 3 up and running! It's a packed episode, too. We start with a discussion of time management (see how that worked out with our late podcast), and end up somewhere in Jim Henson and Pixar territory. We also bemoan the lost art of boredom, reminisce about numerous projects, and reference "On Fairie-Stories."In the second half we interview Nathan Marchand, author of the newly published "Pandora's Box" and good friend, about the writing process. It's like a DVD featurette for the book. So come on, settle into a comfy chair, and join us for the newest installment of Derailed Trains of Thought. Source: Derailed Trains of Thought episodes Selected by: Timothy Deal [ stations ], Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:50:25 UTC
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