Episode Details

Dr. Caroline Biesalski introduces the episode with guest Richard Spegal, who shares his personal experiences and insights on storytelling. They discuss the challenges of balancing military life with family and writing, and explore the current state of storytelling. Richard emphasizes the storyteller's responsibility and the importance of character evolution. The conversation highlights Richard's body of work and where to find his writings. They also touch on the adaptation of books into movies and Richard's future projects. The episode concludes with Richard offering advice to the audience, followed by closing remarks and a mention of the episode's sponsor. (0:00) Introduction to the Inspired Choice Podcast and Richard Spegal (1:27) Personal experiences and storytelling (2:19) Balancing military life with family and writing (3:36) The current state of storytelling (5:15) The responsibility of a storyteller and character evolution (9:46) Richard Spegal's works and finding them (10:30) Adaptation of books into movies and future projects (12:20) Final thoughts and advice to the audience (13:24) Closing remarks and Sponsor: ${name}