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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
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  • Haunted Mansion (2023) - Ghostly Characters
    Oct 11 2025

    Ghostly Characters - "Haunted Mansion" - The Stories Told Podcast

    Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "Haunted Mansion"

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

    4:02 Talking about the story told...

    25:14 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/7-XHBK_ECbs

    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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    27 mins
  • The Haunted Mansion - The Ties That Haunt
    Oct 4 2025

    The Ties That Haunt - "The Haunted Mansion" - The Stories Told Podcast

    Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the movie "The Haunted Mansion"

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

    3:48 Talking about the story told...

    19:41 Which story we're talking about next

    (apologies for the strange garbled section - fortunately it doesn't last long. we're going with "ghosts")

    ***

    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/nV5iXwlJhec

    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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    21 mins
  • Foundation season 3 - Darkness Ascends
    Sep 27 2025

    Darkness Ascends - "Foundation Season 3" - The Stories Told Podcast

    Join authors E.W. Barnes and Michael Grayford as they talk about the season 3 of the tv series "Foundation

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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 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ej1rNx0Ldo0

    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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    39 mins
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