The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
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The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
<p>Before he was Jimmy Fallon’s sidekick, Steve Higgins was shaping comedy history, from <em>The Higgins Boys & Gruber</em> to <em>Saturday Night Live.</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Brian McDonald talks with Steve about the roots of comedy, the rhythm of timing, and the quiet discipline behind making people laugh.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore what makes a moment funny, how honesty fuels performance, and why the best comedians are really just great storytellers.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and full of creative wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get started.</p>
Story First Podcast
The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
