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Why does art matter in our chaotic world? Join screenwriter and novelist Cole Haddon for 5AM StoryTalk, a deep dive into 21st century culture and global issues through the lens of storytelling.Main episodes feature screenwriting deep dives, cultural analysis, and intimate conversations with artists and thought leaders like John August (Scriptnotes), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), Dr. Kevin Hand (NASA), and Sen. Fatima Payman (Australian politician). Bonus eps offer craft and arts industry insights and "mini masterclasses'"breaking down seminal pieces of art from guests’ lives.
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What is 5AM StoryTalk about?
Why does art matter in our chaotic world? Join screenwriter and novelist Cole Haddon for 5AM StoryTalk, a deep dive into 21st century culture and global issues through the lens of storytelling. Main episodes feature screenwriting deep dives, cultural analysis, and intimate conversations with artists and thought leaders like John August (Scriptnotes), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), Dr.
Who hosts 5AM StoryTalk?
5AM StoryTalk is hosted by Cole Haddon. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has 5AM StoryTalk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Musician Tim Rogers | Redefining the Measure of Success" (27 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Finally Getting It Right as a Storyteller | The Brew: Oct 20, 2026" (20 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "'Digger': How to Make a Film About How Terrible Your Audience Is" (14 October 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does 5AM StoryTalk publish?
5AM StoryTalk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on 5AM StoryTalk?
Booking probability for 5AM StoryTalk is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 5AM StoryTalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 5AM StoryTalk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch 5AM StoryTalk?
The strongest fits for 5AM StoryTalk are Film & Video. 5AM StoryTalk has a tv audience.
About the host
Cole Haddon hosts 5AM StoryTalk, a tv podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #70
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Episode #64
The Brew | How I Prep for My 2nd Draft
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Episode #64
The Brew | How I Prep for My 2nd Draft
Jun 23, 202614 minS1Starting a 2nd draft is one of the ultimate tests for screenwriters. Here’s why diving in too fast is a creative disaster! Fresh off wrapping the first drafts of two scripts (a TV pilot commission and a feature spec)...
Jun 16, 202615 minS1<p>Why does Disney’s modern era of ‘Star Wars’ leave so many fans indifferent at best and running away at worst? It isn’t just you – and it isn't a lack of explosions and lightsaber duels. In this episode, I take a...
- Jun 16, 202615 minS1
Why does Disney’s modern era of ‘Star Wars’ leave so many fans indifferent at best and running away at worst? It isn’t just you – and it isn't a lack of explosions and lightsaber duels. In this episode, I take a close...
Jun 2, 202617 minS1<p>Remember when we wanted to make films, not just generate them? Let’s dive into why AI filmmaking strips away the friction, chaos, and collaboration that also produces the greatest films. It also robs the process of...
May 26, 20261 hourS1<p>Our society has traded collective awe for isolating screens — and our art is paying the price.</p><p>Psychologist DR. DACHER KELTNER knows a thing or two about awe as the director of the Berkeley Social Interaction...
May 19, 202617 minS1<p>Getting feedback on a script or novel shouldn't be so anxiety inducing. This episode of 5AM StoryTalk is the ultimate notes survival guide for screenwriters and authors receiving feedback – and a masterclass for...
May 12, 202610 minS1<p>Are you overcomplicating your world-building? I’m breaking down why the most effective story worlds are built on simplicity — and why I opted (counterintuitively) to instead take a “maximalist” approach to my...
May 5, 202648 minS1<p>Writers, stop trying to control the darkness and start letting it speak.</p><p>Actor, filmmaker, and comic book creator DAVID DASTMALCHIAN (‘Dune’, ‘Late Night with the Devil’, ‘Murderbot’) joins me to discuss why...
Apr 28, 202614 minS0<p>Are you thinking about writing a feature spec script? I’m breaking down the 4-part stress test I used to pick my first big-screen project in five years.</p><p>Today on The Brew — an intimate 5AM StoryTalk series on...
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