Epic Catharsis: Storytelling Do's and Don'ts

A special edition of the Deep Dive Analysis, we are going to explore various fairytales that have survived long throughout history starting with one of the oldest rags to riches stories in Cinderella.

The man who started it all, for better or worse. Let's dive into Zach Snyder and see how his influence has shaped the DC Extended Universe. We don't discuss the Snyder Cut, we are saving that for a big episode!

How do you write your stories? Do you use an easy formula or do you free write until the story is done? This week we look at Dan Harmon's Story Structure and see how easy it is to use in your own work.

We are joined today by a special guest, Dorian Barrier. As a fellow member of the writing community, he helps break down the difference between Hard vs Soft Magic Systems and how you can apply them to your stories. 

We revisit the chronologic beginning to George Lucas's Masterpiece. What differences will we have and how do these movies stand the test of time within the Star Wars fanbase?

The finale to WandaVision is here! Listen to our thoughts on the season and what we are looking forward to when we next see our Scarlet Witch.

Today we explore the genre of Sci-Fi. Where did it start and how does it relate to today's issues? What story makes you want to journey to the stars?

Round Two of our Pokémon 25th anniversary celebration. We discuss the breaking announcements of Brilliant Platinum and Shining Pearl and well as Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Finally we take a look on Ash's journey and where we want to see his future in the series.

It's the 25th anniversary of Pokémon! Let's discuss our favorite and not so favorite game with a quick look at our favorite Pokémon of all time. Do you agree or disagree with our picks? Let us know and tune in this week for Pokémon's 25th anniversary!

First impressions can make or break a story. What do we need in the first few pages of a story to make a lasting impression?

Things get heated as we discuss the controversial choices of the 2020 Game of the Year. Spoilers for those who haven't played the game yet. Whose side are you on, or are we both wrong?

Get ready for a full episode of love! We have a guest today, Christina, as we examine and rank some of our favorite romances of all time throughout different mediums. Come see which of our favorites you recognize!

Beloved by some, hated by others, this controversial topic will be examined by both sides including opinions from professionals in the industry such as George R. R. Martin. You decide who's right. 

A character we love yet the world hates, let's discuss the unique placement of Naofumi from The Rising of the Shield Hero and how the character overcomes the obstacles given to him.

Looking back on the 2020 Oscar winner, we examine the motifs of a film that glorify the human side of a horrendous war and the connection to a boy looking to find his place in the world. 

Welcome to Epic Catharsis! Your hosts, Tyler and Kelli, break down our podcast series and give you all a taste of what's to come. Enjoy!

Guest Episode! Christina joins us as we explore the 2002 Nintendo video game, sharing our opinions and findings on what made this game so memorable.....and frustrating.

Guest Episode! Christina joins us as we discuss the key similarities and differences between the 1998 animated Mulan vs the 2020 live-action Mulan.

Join us as we introduce you into the world of comic book collecting. We will discuss the basics of the comic collecting world so you can lose any intimidation you might have about the medium.