Our Latest Guest
Paul Chitlik, Writer-Producer-Director-Teacher-Episode #312
"There's the kind of note that you get from somebody that's paying you, and there's the kind of notes that you're getting somebody that's not paying you. So the ones that are not paying you, you listen to. If you get the note from somebody that's paying you, you have...
Paul Chitlik, Writer-Producer-Director-Teacher-Episode #312
"There's the kind of note that you get from somebody that's paying you, and there's the kind of notes that you're getting somebody that's not paying you. So the ones that are not paying you, you listen to. If you get the note from somebody that's paying you, you have...
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!
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
Joseph B. Atkins, Author and Teacher-Episode #311
"Harry Dean Stanton... he lived on Mulholland Drive. His neighbors were Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando. He and Marlon Brando became very close friends. Everybody knew about Harry Dean's philosophy of, there is no individual... we're all just part of this sort of,...
Ryan Raddatz, Actor-TV Writer-Producer-Episode #310
"In season one, Cedric the Entertainer opens the front door. The two neighbors are there with a bunch of board games....And our showrunner at that time said, oh, we need to add Cedric walking up to the window and looking through the window and saying, "Oh, the...
Dan Mirvish, Filmmaker and Author-Episode #309
"The trick is to always know what your next shot is. You don't have to know what your shot is two shots from now, but you have to know what your next shot is so that when you do say cut, check the gate print, moving on, people know that you have the confidence to say,...
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.
