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>Welcome to STORY FIRST!<br>Today’s guest is Dawud Anyabwile — award-winning artist, illustrator, and co-creator of the groundbreaking comic <em>Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline</em>.</p><p>From comics at Black Expos in the ’90s to illustrating Muhammad Ali’s story, Dawud has always forged his own path. </p><p>In this episode, he and Brian McDonald talk about growing up in Philly, burning his comic collection after realizing who was (and wasn’t) represented, and the way hip hop, graffiti, and family traditions shaped his creative vision.</p><p>It’s a story about independence, representation, and the power of art to tell the truth.</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.
