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Let's Talk Stories

1:19:40

Let's Talk "Hook": Filmmaker Inspiration Fuel

Unpacking the dark truths behind the magical whimsy of Peter Pan

Jun 1 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, Ceylan Gunduz, and Charles Rodriguez

Let's Talk "Cowboy Bebop": Proof Anime Saves Lives

What it is that makes this show timeless and the only one of its kind

May 4 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, Ceylan Gunduz, and Charles Rodriguez

1:07:35

Let's Talk "Newsies": Art that Starts Revolutions

On creative rebellion, social justice, and how stories give the "little guy's" voices their power

Apr 6 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, Ceylan Gunduz, and Charles Rodriguez

1:49:24

Let's Talk "Nonnas": Immigrants, Food, and Matriarchs Hold Culture Together

And how you can write stories that nourish our souls

Mar 9 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz, and Jared Moses

1:27:41

Let's Talk "All Dogs Go To Heaven": Death, Trauma, and Kids' Movies

How to write kids' stories that help us unpack the pain we carry as adults

Feb 9 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, and Ceylan Gunduz

1:11:51

Let's Fix Stories!

1:01:51

S2E7 -"Trial By Majority"

Writing non-linear dystopian stories for honest LGBTQ+ representation

May 18 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz, Jared Moses, and Charles Rodriguez

Let's Share Stories!

43:27

He Started Writing Romance Novels To Heal the World

An Indie Author Spotlight with Gary Balanoff

Jun 9 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jessica Ann, and Gary Balanoff

Live sessions

39:27

Weaving Connections with Women Across the World—Volume 2!

A recording from One Brilliant Arc (OBA)'s live video

May 21 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Gabriela Trofin-Tatár, and Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi

41:48

Live Launch Party for COSMOS!

An exclusive invitation to join this space opera pilot episode's production

May 7 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Charles Rodriguez

33:53

Empowering Creatives to Make a Difference: Introducing “Intrepid” by Scott Perry

A recording from One Brilliant Arc (OBA)'s live video

Mar 26 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Scott Perry

45:39

Marginalized Leaders Need To Learn Storytelling

A live conversation with Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

Mar 18 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

Story Archive

Junkyard Dogs: A Child of Chaos

And the Crown Scout Creed (Pt. 2)

Aug 4, 2025 • Kc MCclary and One Brilliant Arc (OBA)

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