Welcome to the Spun Today Podcast! In this episode, host Tony Ortiz dives deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and relentless artistic dedication. Through a writer's lens, Tony breaks down the Black Mirror episode "Playthings," exploring how subtle worldbuilding, understated technology, and obsessive innovation can drive a narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. He shares actionable writing takeaways, like infusing big ideas through passion—not prophecy—and harnessing ambiguity to keep your audience engaged.

 

The episode doesn't stop at dissecting TV—Tony shines a spotlight on creative perseverance in the beloved segment "Goats Doing Goat $hit," this time honoring Nia Vardalos for sticking to her vision and overcoming countless studio rejections to create the iconic "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." You'll find inspiration, practical advice, and creative prompts throughout, making this episode a must-listen for writers, artists, and anyone chasing their creative dreams.

 

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Links referenced in this episode

 

Plaything: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31215636/

 

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259446/

 

https://www.looper.com/845207/the-untold-truth-of-my-big-fat-greek-wedding/

 

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