Storytelling Saga
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
The podcast that shares stories — original works, personal tales, favorites from TV shows, books, movies and more.
Episodes
- Transformation in Animation with Kelly Hobby
Ali interviews storyboard artist, Kelly Hobby, who shares about her experience in the industry, the inspirations behind her work, thoughts on the current state of animation, and much more!
- ATLA in Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour
Ali celebrates the 250th episode of the podcast by sharing all about her experience attending a live performance of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour!
- "Warm Whisper"
Ali shares a quick Courage the Cowardly Dog story called "Warm Whisper." This episode is dedicated in loving memory to the series' head writer, David Steven Cohen.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Ali discusses Disney's first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
- ATLA's 20th Anniversary + "An Air of Certainty"
Ali commemorates the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender by reflecting on what the show means to her, sharing a few silly memories based on what little she saw of it back when it was originally airing, as well as why she's alway…
- Wicked
Ali discusses Wicked: Part I, the long-awaited movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked , directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera as Elphaba and Glinda. "I hope you're happy, my friend."
- Merry Nickmas 3: ChalkZone, Wild Thornberrys and Rocket Power
Ali discusses three more Nicktoon Christmas specials: "When Santas Collide" ( ChalkZone ), "Have Yourself A Thornberry Little Christmas" ( The Wild Thornberrys ) and "A Rocket X-Mas" ( Rocket Power ).
- Up
Ali discusses the uplifting and incredibly emotional Pixar movie, Up, directed by Pete Docter.
- Third Year of Fun at LA Comic Con
Ali recaps her experience attending LA Comic Con for her third year in a row, sharing fun tidbits from panels featuring the cast of Rick and Morty and Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as industry insights from other panelists about writ…
- Rocket Power
Ali discusses the shredding Nicktoon, Rocket Power, created by Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó. Come along for the ride as she highlights all the ways this sports-centric series resonates with her now compared to when she watched it as a kid…
- Tarzan
Ali discusses the profound animated movie that capped off the Disney Renaissance era, Tarzan.
- Pocahontas
Ali discusses the moving Disney Renaissance era animated film, Pocahontas.
- Inside Out 2
Ali discusses Inside Out 2 written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein and directed by Kelsey Mann.
- Muppets & More with Craig Shemin
Ali interviews writer, director, and producer, Craig Shemin, who shares about his work with The Jim Henson Company and various Muppets projects, including his two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show and…
- Creating Characters with Jayden Libran
Ali interviews actor and puppeteer, Jayden Libran, who shares about his work on various projects that include The Happytime Murders, Helluva Boss, Beavis and Butt-Head, Class Acts, and much more!
- The Legend of Korra
Ali discusses the sequel series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, coming in hot with a few nitpicky narrative criticisms before delving into all the ways this series resonates with its darker and more mature themes, uniqu…
- For the Love of Theater with Evan Marshall
Ali interviews actor and writer, Evan Marshall, who shares about his play, The AllStore, along with other projects pertaining to theater and film.
- A Celebration of Community at Collect-A-Con Los Angeles
Ali recaps her experience attending Collect-A-Con Los Angeles, highlighting fun panels featuring beloved franchises including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more!
- Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Ali discusses the documentary series, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. Listen at your own discretion.
- Filmmaking, Graphic Design, and Illustration with Michael Harring
Ali interviews illustrator and graphic designer, Michael Harring, whose projects include directing the movie, The Mountain, The River and The Road, illustrating the book, Magoo and His Magic Poo, developing a monster-themed collection call…
- Acting, Zines, & Comics with John Charles Bricker and Joseph Bricker
Ali interviews co-creators of the comic book series, "Bobo & J-5: Journey to the Planet Pie!," Joseph Bricker (writer) and John Charles Bricker (illustrator).
- Cartoons & Comics with Ashlee Wyatt
Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, "Fleaboy & Weasel."
- Movie Moments with Georgie Leahy
Ali interviews actress, writer, and producer, Georgie Leahy, who shares about co-producing her first movie, Bosco, creative influences which notably includes Britney Spears, her move to LA and experience as a muse, working with Brandon Rog…
- The Mind of a Creator with Tenn Buick
Ali interviews rapper, actor, and podcaster, Tenn Buick, who shares about his first gig when he got to LA, his process for creating a rap, why authenticity is more important than virality when it comes to putting out content, personal favo…
- Daily Creativity with Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim
Ali interviews co-creators of the "Ducks" newspaper comic about two ducks named Dan and Dave, Nathaniel Foster (writer) and Lia Kim (artist).
- Pure Joy at Pasadena Comic Con
Ali recaps her experience attending Pasadena Comic Con, including meeting awesome people like Melanie Chartoff (Didi Pickles), David Kaufman (Danny Phantom), and lots of talented indie artists. Plus, chatting more with Susanne Blakeslee an…
- Another Fun Year at LA Comic Con
Ali recaps her second year attending LA Comic Con, highlighting awesome panels for The Office, Johnny Bravo, and much more!
- The Magic of Motivation with Howie Ronay
Ali interviews Howie Ronay, author of Magoo and His Magic Poo.
- Good Burger 2 with Stacey
Ali and returning guest, Stacey, discuss the long-awaited Good Burger sequel, Good Burger 2, written by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert and directed by Phil Traill. They chat about favorite comedy bits, cameos, and Easter eggs, classic lin…
- Joy in the Writing Process with Marcie Colleen
Ali interviews author, Marcie Colleen, whose books include Super Happy Party Bears, Survivor Tree, and many more!
- Cartoon Network Christmas: Powerpuff Girls, Ed, Edd n Eddy and KND
Ali discusses three Cartoon Network Christmas specials: "Twas the Fight Before Christmas" ( The Powerpuff Girls ), "Ed, Edd n Eddy's Jingle Jingle Jangle" ( Ed, Edd n Eddy ) and "Operation: N.A.U.G.H.T.Y." ( Codename: Kids Next Door ).
- Merry Nickmas 2: As Told by Ginger, FOP and Jimmy Neutron
Ali discusses three more Nicktoon Christmas specials: "An 'Even Steven' Holiday Special" ( As Told By Ginger ), "Christmas Every Day!" ( The Fairly OddParents ) and "Holly Jolly Jimmy" ( The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius ).
- A Blast at Anime Pasadena
Ali recaps her experience meeting some of the Helluva Boss cast at Anime Pasadena.
- Tons of Fun at Toon Con
Ali recaps her experience attending Toon Con, including meeting awesome people like Rikki Simons (GIR), Bob West (Barney), Peter Kelamis (Rolf), and more, watching a fun panel with the cast of The Fairly OddParents and two more with legend…
- Animation Culture with Andy Clark
Ali interviews art director and background painter, Andy Clark, who shares about his experience on many shows such as Dexter's Laboratory, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Angry Beavers, ChalkZone, Seth MacFarlane's canceled The Flintstones proj…
- The Impact of Music with Pat Irwin
Ali interviews musician and composer, Pat Irwin, who shares about the process of composing for television and movies, in particular his work on Rocko's Modern Life and Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling among other projects. He also shares…
- Ted Lasso
Ali discusses the critically-acclaimed series, Ted Lasso, developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly.
- Musical Moods with Nick Balaban
Ali interviews musician, composer, and singer/songwriter, Nick Balaban, who shares about his musical influences, creative process, working on Blue's Clues, memorable performances, and more!
- More of The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder
Ali binged all of The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder, so enjoy more of her random thoughts on this fever dream of a series.
- The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder: "Roynocchio"
Ali gives her visceral, unfiltered reaction to watching an episode of The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder reboot in this special bonus episode. It's a weird one, folks.
- The Fairly OddParents + "A Kiss and a Tie (But Not in That Order)"
Ali discusses all things The Fairly OddParents, diving into "School's Out! The Musical," the uniqueness of the franchise, a whole bunch of classic quotes from the original run of the show (seriously, this episode is mostly quotes), why the…
- Zoey 102 with Stacey
Are you ready? Ali and returning guest, Stacey, discuss the Zoey 101 sequel movie, Zoey 102, written by Monica Sherer and Madeline Whitby and directed by Nancy Hower. They discuss initial reactions, favorite laugh-out-loud and heartfelt mo…
- iCarly: Creddie
Ali discusses all things Creddie from season 3 of the iCarly revival.
- Barbie
Ali discusses the Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig.
- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Ali discusses Judy Blume's pivotal coming-of-age novel and its wonderful film adaptation written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
- Passion in Art with Heather Martinez
Ali interviews writer, illustrator, and storyboard artist, Heather Martinez, who shares about her work on SpongeBob SquarePants, My Life as a Teenage Robot, The Fairly OddParents, The Replacements, and more!
- Elemental
Ali discusses the latest Pixar movie, Elemental, written by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh and directed by Peter Sohn.
- Creative Synergy with Jay Lender
Ali interviews storyboard artist, writer, and director, Jay Lender, who shares about working on Hey Arnold! and SpongeBob SquarePants, making his movie, They're Watching, illustrating the children's book, Poopy McPooFace In: The Perilous J…
- Writers on Screen
Ali discusses the portrayal of writers on screen, citing shows such as 30 Rock, Hacks, BoJack Horseman, New Girl, Seinfeld, Party Down, and the short-lived Hulu series, Reboot, all the while sharing advice about the writing process.
- Comedy Chops with Eric Schwartz
Ali interviews comedian and the voice of Chaz on Helluva Boss, Eric Schwartz, who shares about his comedic and musical influences, putting himself out there on stage, his new special, Delivery, the popularity of Chaz, advice for artists, a…