Our Latest Guest
Bill Kroyer, Animation-Director-Episode #358
“I did this little film on Super 8, did a little character in it, and stuck it on a projector. And the minute I turned that on, that little character that I drew turned around and looked at me. I was riveted. That was the singular moment in my life, and that little character seemed to come alive. I had made life. I created life.”
~ Bill Kroyer
Bill Kroyer, Animation-Director-Episode #358
"I did this little film on Super 8, did a little character in it, and stuck it on a projector. And the minute I turned that on, that little character that I drew turned around and looked at me. I was riveted. That was the singular moment in my life, and that little...
StoryBeat with Steve Cuden is a lively podcast dedicated to a variety of storytellers discussing their unique process in creating art through storytelling. By listening to how successful creators develop and bring their work to life, writers and artists of all kinds are able to find great inspiration. StoryBeat focuses more on the “how” and “why” of creation rather than finished results, providing insight into the working world of storytellers and storytelling in all forms of artistic expression.
What Our Guests are Saying…
Talking with Steve was a lot of fun, he asked great questions, and I really enjoyed being part of StoryBeat. I have listened to many of the other podcasts on StoryBeat and I am amazed at how much I have learned from others’ stories and experiences. Steve and I have been friends for many, many, years, and it was truly a gift to be part of the show.
I had a grand time being interviewed by Steve Cuden on The StoryBeat podcast. Steve has a relaxed manner, and his questions were fun to answer.
Conversing with the smart and funny Steve Cuden on StoryBeat was a delight. I was honored to be asked back to do the show again, and each time the experience was smooth and fun. Listening back to the recordings, I feel that these two talks with Steve were the best of my many interviews, as he knows how to have a conversation that draws you out and I always feel free to speak my mind about artistic pursuits. And Steve’s a good laugher, too. All in all a blast! I would be on the podcast anytime!
Steve’s got the most interesting guests, not always the biggest name stars, but the people behind them who share details we often don’t hear. And unlike many podcasters, he lets the guests answer his smart questions and do the talking.
I’ve been a guest on countless shows and podcasts, but none cover my subjects as smoothly and fully—and are as much fun—as StoryBeat. Kudos to Cuden!
It was a true joy to be on StoryBeat and speak with Steve about our shared passion for storytelling.
This was AMAZING to listen to. Wow…we talked about things in a way I NEVER have before. We went deep.
You asked such great questions, truly listened, and well directed our conversation. This is a spectacular example of a GREAT show and GREAT host. Thank you, thank you.
You are superb.
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Recent Guests on StoryBeat with Steve Cuden
Rick Sebak, Documentary-Filmmaker-Episode #357
“I like to say to students who want to get into this, that one of the things I’ve learned really hard is that every interview is an exchange of energy. And what you put out, you’re gonna get back. You know, it is definitely this exchange. And I said, if you watch the nightly news, you can always tell if the reporter is interested in this or not, just by the energy of the response.”
~ Rick Sebak
David Arnoff, Photographer-Episode #356
“Be honest with yourself and don’t take pictures that you’re told to take. Don’t take pictures of weddings or birthday parties if you don’t feel like it. You know, you have to take pictures of things that inspire you. That way it’ll look like something special instead of just a nice picture.”
~ David Arnoff
Ed Driscoll, Comedian-Writer-Producer-Session-2-Episode #355
“Run your own race, follow your own path. Don’t worry about what other people are doing, and especially now, ‘These kids, they’re doing that.’ And don’t get worried about, ‘Oh, what’s this guy doing?’ Or, ‘What are these people doing?’ It’s like, keep your vision in your heart of what you wanna do. Don’t try to be what you think somebody else wants you to be.”
~ Ed Driscoll
Your Host: Steve Cuden
Steve is perhaps best known for co-conceiving the Broadway and international hit musical, Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical. He wrote the show’s original book and lyrics with renowned composer, Frank Wildhorn. Steve and Frank also co-conceived the international hit musical, Rudolf, Affaire Mayerling. Steve has written ninety teleplays including episodes of such well-known television series as: X-Men, The Batman, Iron Man, Xiaolin Showdown, Pink Panther, The Mask, Loonatics Unleashed, Extreme Ghostbusters, Goof Troop, Gargoyles, and Beetlejuice. He has published two popular books on scriptwriting, Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations, and Beating Hollywood: Tips for Creating Unforgettable Screenplays. He directed and co-produced the multi-award-winning horror-comedy movie, Lucky, for which he won the award for Best Director at the Nodance Film Festival. Lucky also won the awards for Best Feature at Shriekfest in L.A., The New York City Horror Film Festival, MicroCineFest in Baltimore, and the Weekend of Fear in Nuremberg, Germany. Steve is a co-executive producer of the TV series “The Power of Film.” He is a retired Assistant Professor of Screenwriting at Point Park University, where he proudly taught numerous talented students about how to tell unforgettable stories for the screen.
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks
We would like to acknowledge and thank the following companies and individuals for their generous support in introducing numerous outstanding guests to StoryBeat.
