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#295 – When Survival Becomes a Subscription: Writing Lessons from Black Mirror’s Common People and GOATs Doing GOAT $hit
#295 – When Survival Becomes a Subscription: Writing Lessons from Black Mirror’s Common People and GOATs Doing GOAT $hit

Welcome to episode 295 of the Spun Today Podcast, In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the world of storytelling by breaking down the Black Mirror episode, "Common People." He explores how great speculative fiction doesn't invent new emotions—it amplifies the ones we already know all too well. Tony discusses how everyday anxieties like money, health, and love become the heartbeat of compelling narratives, especially when survival itself is transformed into a subscription service and love is put under extreme pressure.

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#275 – Unleashing Creativity: Tips, Tricks, and Motivations from Fellow Writers
#275 – Unleashing Creativity: Tips, Tricks, and Motivations from Fellow Writers

Welcome to Episode 275 of the Spun Today Podcast! I’m your host, Tony Ortiz, and today, we're diving back into the archives for a throwback to Episode 175, packed with creative tips and insights to fuel your writing journey. This episode is designed to motivate and inspire writers dealing with challenges like writer's block. We'll explore responses to the creative questionnaire from fellow writers and creatives, featuring contributors like Amy Marcello, Joshua Robertson, Elaine Almonte and more.

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