Authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about science-fiction and fantasy stories in movies, tv, and books. Our goal is to analyze and learn from the stories of fellow writers. Here's a link to more information about us: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast Note: There were 12 episodes of The Stories Told Podcast prior to Michael joining, but the posting and numbering here resets to episode 1. The earlier episodes can be found here on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXN
Contact - The Universal Search
Contact (1997) · Jul 25, 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Cosmic Miscommunication
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) · Jul 12, 2026
Tenet - Trying to Understand It
Tenet (2020) · Jul 4, 2026
The Terminator - Light from Darkness
The Terminator (1984) · Jun 27, 2026
Arrival - Beautiful Symmetry
Arrival (2016) · Jun 20, 2026
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - Being Yourself is Most Triumphant
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) · Jun 15, 2026
The War of the Rohirrim - Wanting More
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) · Jun 6, 2026
The Return of the King - Stand Up and Cheer
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) · May 30, 2026
The Fellowship of the Ring (movie) - Epic Fantasy at its Best
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) · May 16, 2026
The Last Starfighter - Reaching for the Stars
The Last Starfighter (1984) · Mar 28, 2026
A Minecraft Movie - Embrace the Silliness
A Minecraft Movie (2025) · Mar 21, 2026
Shrek - Sometimes Things Are More Than They Appear
Stargate (1994) · Mar 15, 2026
Stargate - A Door to a Universe of Stories
Stargate (1994) · Mar 8, 2026
Forbidden Planet - A Grand-Movie of Science Fiction
Forbidden Planet (1956) · Feb 28, 2026
The Running Man (2025) - Who Is Running?
The Running Man (2025) · Feb 21, 2026
The Running Man (1987) - Fight or Flight
The Running Man (1987) · Feb 15, 2026
Back to the Future - A Timeless Story
Back to the Future (1985) · Feb 7, 2026
Time Bandits - A Series of Silly Skits
Time Bandits (1981) · Nov 29, 2025
Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Search for Answers
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) · Nov 23, 2025
Murderbot - Breaking Free
Breaking Free (1995) · Nov 15, 2025
Dracula - The Birth of the Undead
Dracula (1931) · Nov 1, 2025
Haunted Mansion (2023) - Ghostly Characters
Haunted Mansion (2023) · Oct 11, 2025
The Haunted Mansion - The Ties That Haunt
The Haunted Mansion (2003) · Oct 4, 2025
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) · Sep 20, 2025
Star Trek IV - Faith In Your Friends Saves the Day
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) · Sep 6, 2025
Night at the Museum - What Are You Made Of?
Night at the Museum (2006) · Aug 30, 2025
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - The Bonds of Friendship
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) · Aug 23, 2025
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear - Learning to Live
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004) · Aug 16, 2025
Fountain of Youth - Wanting Something to Root For
Fountain of Youth (2025) · Jun 21, 2025
Thunderbolts* - One Good Thing at a Time
Thunderbolts* (2025) · Jun 9, 2025
The Princess Bride - Inconceivably Great
The Princess Bride (1987) · Apr 26, 2025
Severance - Identity Left
Severance (2022) · Apr 19, 2025
Monsters, Inc. - Furry, But Not Fuzzy
Monsters, Inc. (2001) · Apr 7, 2025
Minority Report - Decide Your Own Future
Minority Report (2002) · Mar 31, 2025
The Matrix - What Is Reality?
The Matrix (1999) · Mar 22, 2025
The Fifth Element - Love Is the Strongest Element
The Fifth Element (1997) · Feb 22, 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean 1 - A Pirate's Life for Me
The Incredibles - Can't Keep a Hero Down
The Incredibles (2004) · Feb 8, 2025
Edge of Tomorrow - A Coward's Redemption
Edge of Tomorrow (2014) · Feb 1, 2025
Kubo and the Two Strings - A Paper Moon
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) · Jan 25, 2025
Ladyhawke - Silly, but Compelling
Ladyhawke (1985) · Jan 18, 2025
Interstellar - The Gravity of Relationships
Interstellar (2014) · Dec 7, 2024
Wish - Wishing for More
Wish (2023) · Sep 21, 2024
The Portable Door - Goofy Goblins
The Portable Door (2023) · Sep 15, 2024
Oblivion - Game of Drones
Oblivion (2013) · Aug 31, 2024
The World's End - Pub Crawl to the Apocalypse
The World's End (2013) · Aug 26, 2024
Elemental - Going with the Flow?
Elemental (2023) · Aug 17, 2024
Doctor Who - Wibbly Wobbly
Doctor Who (1996) · Aug 3, 2024
Men In Black - Hidden Heroes
Men in Black (1997) · Jul 27, 2024
Star Trek II - Khan's White Whale
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) · Jul 20, 2024
Dark City - A Unique Genre Blend
Dark City (1998) · Jul 13, 2024
Independence Day - the Anti-E.T.
Independence Day (1996) · Jul 6, 2024
E.T. - The Original Stranger Things
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) · Jun 15, 2024
Foundation - Epic Science Fiction
Foundation (2024) · Jun 10, 2024
Megamind - They Had Me At Metrocity
Megamind (2010) · Jun 3, 2024
The Martian - Connection is Key
The Martian (2015) · May 25, 2024
Project Hail Mary - Good Good Good Story
Project Hail Mary (2026) · May 20, 2024
Unwrapping "The Mummy"
The Mummy (1999) · May 12, 2024
The Island - Revenge of the Clones
The Island (2005) · May 5, 2024
Jumanji - Not Your Mom's Breakfast Club
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) · Apr 27, 2024
Kung Fu Panda - No Charge for Awesomeness
Kung Fu Panda (2008) · Mar 30, 2024
Inception - A Carefully Woven Dream
Inception (2010) · Mar 23, 2024
Galaxy Quest - Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Galaxy Quest (1999) · Feb 24, 2024
How to Train Your Dragon - More of This
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) · Feb 17, 2024
Ready Player One - Celebrating the Nerd
Ready Player One (2018) · Feb 11, 2024
Stardust - A Dusting of Fun in a Stellar Story
Stardust (2007) · Jan 27, 2024
The Dial of Destiny - Farewell, Dr. Jones (Please)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) · Jan 20, 2024
Doctor Who 60th Episode 3 - Double Play
Double Play (2017) · Dec 18, 2023
Enemy Mine - A Friendship That Stands the Test of Time
Enemy Mine (1985) · Sep 28, 2023
Avatar - A Solid Story for a Visual Feast
Avatar (2009) · Sep 18, 2023
Dungeons & Dragons - The Juice of the Vine
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) · Sep 6, 2023
Star Wars - The One That Started It All
Star Wars (1977) · Jul 15, 2023