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Stories Told

Stories Told

By: E. W. Barnes and Michael Grayford
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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=PLfQu8s8BOS65MQGMeIXFl6C8JQZDOkHXNE. W. Barnes and Michael Grayford Art
Episodes
  • Star Trek: The Tholian Web - A Most Logical Story
    Jun 29 2025

    A Most Logical Story - "Star Trek TOS - The Tholian Web" - The Stories Told Podcast

    Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the Star Trek original series episode "The Tholian Web"

    01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading

    8:33 Talking about the story told...

    24:54 Which story we're talking about next

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    Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments below!

    All the links...

    Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5

    Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership

    Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A

    The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast

    ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!***

    On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!

    As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories.

    Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/

    And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/

    ***

    Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

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    26 mins
  • Fountain of Youth - Wanting Something to Root For
    Jun 21 2025

    Wanting Something to Root For - "Fountain of Youth" - The Stories Told Podcast

    SPOILERS! 😲 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Fountain of Youth"

    01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading

    3:44 Talking about the story told...

    23:26 Which story we're talking about next

    ***

    Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/TKxTegA5PRE

    All the links...

    Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5

    Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership

    Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A

    The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast

    ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!***

    On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!

    As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories.

    Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/

    And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/

    ***

    Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

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    25 mins
  • Doctor Who Season 15 - Return to Fun
    Jun 14 2025

    Return to Fun - "Doctor Who Series 15 Season 2" - The Stories Told Podcast

    SPOILERS! 😲 Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about Doctor Who Series 15 Season 2

    01:00 Writing world updates and what we've been watching/reading

    8:12 Talking about the story told...

    33:14 Which story we're talking about next

    ***

    Have a suggestion for a sci-fi or fantasy book, series, or movies for us to talk about? Drop it in the comments on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rIqk7uafCmU

    All the links...

    Want to read Mike's books in the Tales of Zahra series? Find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ7JW9F5

    Interested in learning more about E.W. Barnes' the Adventures of the Empyrean Guard? Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/E_W_Barnes/membership

    Love time travel stories? Listen to free time travel audiobooks here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQu8s8BOS64Dkx_sZJZTexiGcE5DBt2A

    The Stories Told Podcast can be heard on multiple podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/StoriesToldPodcast

    ***Thank you for your likes and subscribes - it may not seem like a big deal, but it means a lot to us!***

    On the Stories Told Podcast, authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford talk about #sciencefiction and #fantasy stories in movies, tv and, of course, books!

    As authors we are always learning and growing in our craft and this podcast is a part of that process. It's easy to sit back and criticize - our goal is to analyze and learn from our fellow writers and their stories.

    Find Michael Grayford at https://www.michaelgrayford.com/

    And E.W. Barnes at: https://www.A1000Years.com/

    ***

    Music and Video from Canva, Clipchamp, Pixabay

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    35 mins

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