Why does art matter in our chaotic world? Join screenwriter and novelist Cole Haddon for 5AM StoryTalk, a weekly deep dive into 21st century culture and global issues through the lens of storytelling. Main episodes feature screenwriting deep dives, cultural analysis, and intimate conversations with artists and thought leaders like John August (Scriptnotes), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), Dr. Kevin Hand (NASA), and Sen. Fatima Payman (Australian politician). Bonus eps offer craft and arts industry insights and "mini masterclasses'"breaking down seminal pieces of art from guests’ lives.
'Project Hail Mary' Is the Blueprint to Save Hollywood (and Our Future)
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Apr 22, 2026
Why ‘Sinners’ Really Lost Best Picture | The Brew
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) · Mar 17, 2026
Why You'll Never Get Tired of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) · Dec 18, 2025
Actress Erin Cahill Is Counting Down to Another Hallmark Christmas ('Christmas at the Catnip Café' - 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' - 'Power Rangers')
Christmas at the Catnip Café (2025) · Dec 11, 2025
Screenwriter Cinco Paul Keeps Gambling on Himself ('Schmigadoon!' - 'Despicable Me' - 'The Secret Life of Pets')
Despicable Me (2010) · Dec 4, 2025
Screenwriter Cinco Paul Keeps Gambling on Himself ('Schmigadoon!' - 'Despicable Me' - 'The Secret Life of Pets')
The Secret Life of Pets (2016) · Dec 4, 2025
Writer-Director Scott Derrickson Isn't Scared Anymore ('Black Phone 2' - 'Doctor Strange' - 'Sinister')
Doctor Strange (2016) · Oct 23, 2025
The Horror of 'Dracula': The Unbelievable True Story of the 2013 TV Series - Part 2
Dracula: The Impaler (2013) · Oct 9, 2025
The Horror of 'Dracula': The Unbelievable True Story of the 2013 TV Series - Part 1
Dracula: The Impaler (2013) · Oct 7, 2025
The Cairnes Brothers Know What Makes a Great Horror Film (writer-directors: 'Late Night with the Devil' - 'Scare Campaign' - '100 Bloody Acres')
Late Night with the Devil (2024) · Oct 2, 2025
Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig Is Searching For Something True ('The Edge of Seventeen' - 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' - 'Ordinary Angels')
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) · Sep 4, 2025
Director Sophie Hyde Wants To Make It Hard For Herself ('Jimpa' / 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' / '52 Tuesdays')
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022) · Jul 31, 2025
BONUS: Sophie Hyde Talks 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) · Jul 31, 2025
Dark Horse Founder Mike Richardson on Taking the Big Risks ('Hellboy' / 'The Umbrella Academy' / 'The Mask')
The Mask (1994) · Jul 17, 2025
BONUS: Joe Barton Talks 'Wonder Boys'
Wonder Boys (2000) · Jun 26, 2025
Screenwriter Liz Hannah Wants to Get Crazy ('The Post' - 'The Girl From Plainville' - 'Lee')
The Post (2017) · Jun 5, 2025
Screenwriter John August Wants to Make Things Happen ('Scriptnotes' - 'Big Fish' - 'Corpse Bride')
Big Fish (2003) · May 22, 2025
BONUS: Amber Tamblyn Talks 'Legend'
Legend (1985) · May 7, 2025
BONUS: Dr. Kevin Hand Talks 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) · Apr 23, 2025
Actor Thomas Jane Is Trying to Save Himself ('The Expanse' - 'The Mist' - 'Boogie Nights')
Boogie Nights (1997) · Apr 10, 2025
BONUS: Thomas Jane Talks 'Seconds'
Seconds (1966) · Apr 9, 2025