You Write!

You Write!

Welcome to "You Write!", the interactive storytelling podcast that invites you to unleash your creativity. Each episode, we challenge our listeners to craft a short story in just 30 minutes using 3 of 5 randomly generated words. Join hosts Rachel and Matt as we dive into listener-submitted stories, offering constructive feedback and lively discussions. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned storyteller, "You Write!" is your creative playground.

Episodes

June 20, 2025 85 mins

Welcome back writers!

This week, we are reading an untitled story by u/RichiePozier!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "Became the Gray" by u/The_Prismatics19!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we have a special guest interview with u/walkerbyfaith!

But first we will be reading "Tales of Jin: Cyber-Samurai" by u/mathanielmcclain!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hey You Writers!

This week we will be reading "Rachel's Guide to Suicide Success: Epilogue" by u/walkerbyfaith!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Welcome back writers!

This week, u/RichiePozier will be reading their untitled story!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Welcome back writers!

This week, we will be reading "Ziptl" by u/stevelivingroom!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello coauthors!

This week, we will be reading "The Forever Man: Unending" by u/walkerbyfaith!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hey there writers!

This week, we will be reading "The Roommate" by u/NickedYou

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello and welcome back!

This week, we will be reading "Rachel's Guide to Suicide Success: Option 4" by u/walkerbyfaith. MAJOR WARNING: This is dark humor. It is dark humor dealing with suicide and other social commentary. Please do not take this sardonic humor seriously and - if you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm in any way, please call 988.

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Welcome back writers!

This week, we will be reading "The Legend of Ket" by u/The_Prismatics19!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Welcome back writers!

This week, we are reading "Potential Sense" by u/stevelivingroom and 'Year Eighteen" by u/NickedYou!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro song is something called BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Helloooo writers!

This week, we are reading "Celebratory Feast" by u/NickedYou!

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro ditty is some ridiculous thing called BMO Operator by the lack-luster Matt Edwards...what a hack.

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Hello writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "Feeling Neebish" by u/stevelivingroom

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro ditty might be called BMO Operator by the hack Matt Edwards?

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Hello writers!

This week we are reading "Man on the Edge" by u/moridinamael

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week we are reading an untitled story by u/Mexikim.

Next week, we ask that you write a story without any dialog—narration only.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Hello writers!

This week, we will be reading "An unnumbered chapter of the Platinum Peaks saga" by u/NickedYou.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards.

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Welcome writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "The CEO's Resolve" by u/walkerbyfaith.
Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro image prompt.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com.

Intro and outro music could be BMO Operator by Matt Edwards...

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Hello again, writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "Here Comes The Axe" by u/RichiePozier.

Next week, we ask that you write a story using this intro line prompt: "As soon as I opened the door, I knew something wasn't right."

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwrite...

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Welcome back, writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "Shelter" by u/stevelivingroom.

Next week, we ask that you write a story in a satirical style. The words for next week are Temptation, Harvest, Memorandum, Power, and Applaud.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmail.com...

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Welcome back, writers!

For this episode, we will be reading "A Decent Proposal" by u/The_Prismatics19.

Next week, we ask that you write a story using this music prompt. The words for next week are Single, Salon, Weapon, Notion, and Shelter.

To write along with us, go to reddit.com/r/youwritepod to post your submission and join in the discussion. You can also submit your story to youwritepod@gmai...

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