Posts tagged Spun Today
#306 – Writing Lessons from Daredevil Born Again Season 2: Complexity, Conflict, and Creative Takeaways PLUS a new addition to our GOATs doing GOAT Sh*t list!

Welcome to another episode of Spun Today, the podcast dedicated to exploring creativity and storytelling through the lens of writing. In this episode, the conversation focused on the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, diving deep into its morally complex characters, political intrigue, and the ways fiction can feel uncomfortably close to reality. A key theme that emerged was how great writing leverages gray areas—challenging black-and-white morality by making both sides question their own actions. The discussion explored writing techniques like escalating conflict, crafting characters with conflicting identities, and building dramatic irony, all while reflecting on why narrative momentum matters more than just narrative quantity. The episode also highlighted an inspiring "Goats Doing Goat Shit" inductee, in the segment where we celebrate those who go above and beyond in altruism. Stick around for a thoughtful blend of creative insight, pop culture analysis, and motivational energy—perfect for fueling your own creative journey.

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#168 – Sandra Holtzman (Copywriter, Chief Marketing Strategist, Author)

In this episode I speak with Ms. Sandra Holtzman. Sandra is an award-winning Copywriter and Chief Marketing Strategist at Marketing Cures. She is also an educator who has taught Marketing & Entrepreneurship at FIT, NYU and Kauffman. She is the co-Author of: Lies Startups Tell Themselves to Avoid Marketing: A No Bullsh*T Guide for PhDs, Lab Rats, Suits, and Entrepreneurs.

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#165 – Free -Writing Session

In this episode I share my July, August & September 2020 Writing stats, a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about the Master Class that I’ve been taking. I share a Spun Today questionnaire response submitted by Attorney & Author Eileen Martinez and finally, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.

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#154 – Joe Rogan & Spotify’s $100+ Million Dollar Podcast deal, UFC 249, a Coronavirus update from me and Better Call Saul season 5

In this episode I speak about the Joe Rogan & Spotify $100+ Million Dollar deal, the first live sporting event since COVID: UFC 249, a Coronavirus update from me, and finally watching Better Call Saul season 5.

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#146 – Stephen “Chef Papi” Rodriguez

In this episode I speak with Stephen Rodriguez aka Chef Papi.  He is the creator of the famous Dominican Pizza, which has been featured in many events all over the country and around the world.  He’s also known for tons of other amazing dishes like his longaniza mac-n-cheese and …

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