Épisodes

  • The Subject of Sentience

    The Subject of Sentience
    Sep 12 2022
    Although a complicated topic even more complicated by magic, in this episode Beth Portnoy discusses the science of thought when coupled with magic and other such fictional creations.. And on that ending note, my new poetry book, The Sunday of Summer and my first Short Story collection, The Seven Parodied Tropes, which both came out last week so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or either title! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday to start off your week.
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    5 min
  • Sibling dearest

    Sibling dearest
    Aug 29 2022
    Sibling relationships in storytelling is so often misinterpreted and miswritten. Join host Beth Portnoy on this bite-sized Monday morning episode about sibling relationships where she pieces apart what, exactly, is so misrepresented as a whole. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out recently so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.
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    6 min
  • Who Knew?

    Who Knew?
    Aug 22 2022
    Summary: Fanfiction is a fascinating concept and reality that this show has hinted at way too often to ignore. Join host Beth Portnoy on this bite-sized Monday morning episode about fanfiction and it’s real-world ramifications. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out recently so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.
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    5 min
  • Mental Autocorrect

    Mental Autocorrect
    Aug 15 2022
    Did you know each and every human brain, yours included, has an inbuilt autocorrect feature? This week, tune into your Monday morning start-of-the-week episode to find out how, exactly, that nifty little feature works. And on that ending note, my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out last week so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.
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    2 min
  • In The Face With A Fish

    In The Face With A Fish
    Aug 8 2022
    How does one hit their audience in the face with a wet fish (metaphorically, of course)? By following the newly born Portnoy rule of poetry flow, of course. Tune in to this episode to find out how, exactly, humans fill-in-the-blank psychology works so well with all kinds of fiction pieces alike. On that joyous note: my first book, Lorem Ipsum Dolor, came out yesterday so check it out right here in my linktree ( linktr.ee/bethportnoy ) or on Barnes and Noble by searching for Beth Portnoy or Lorem Ipsum Dolor ! Don’t forget to click subscribe for episodes every Monday morning to start off your week.
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    2 min
  • The Single-Name Description

    The Single-Name Description
    Jun 19 2022
    In a truly bite-sized season finale, Beth covers the phenomenon of the single-name description mentioned in the last episode.
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    2 min
  • Chekov’s Gun

    Chekov’s Gun
    Jun 13 2022
    Chekov’s gun is one of the core principles of foreshadowing and hints in fiction storytelling. In this episode, Beth Portnoy explains both Chekov’s gun as Chekov’s coffee cup.
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    3 min
  • The Translation Convention

    The Translation Convention
    Jun 5 2022
    Language creates the very origin of storytelling, for how can there be stories without a way to communicate them? But how does this works when, for full immersion in the setting, the author needs to use more than one language? In this episode, Beth covers the translation convention and what that means for readers. (Hint: see if you can catch the Easter egg in the middle!)
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    3 min