In this video, Josh explains the difference between villains, antagonists, shadow archetypes, and tragic heroes 00:00 Intro 02:00 Background 04:52 Definitions 06:40 Hypothetical examples 13:47 Cersei & Daenerys 20:09 Snape 22:45 Joker & Twoface 31:43 Avengers: Civil War 41:20 Hybrid examples 48:31 Tragic hero 50:45 Outro Check out the blog on this …

In this episode, Josh discusses the difference between a lead magnet and a reader magnet. He also explains how the independent publishing industry is different from other business models. While this is tailored to science fiction and fantasy self-published authors, it can also apply to any fiction writer. Download Josh’s list of reader magnet ideas…

Thanks for more than 40,000 downloads! As a thank you for your support and a celebration of wrapping the scripted part of the podcast, our wonderful editor Bex Carlos put together this fun bloopers reel. Enjoy! Unlike most of our episodes, this blooper reel has ADULT LANGUAGE, so our younger listeners should skip this one. Featuring...Shannon Campe…

In our scripted series finale, Jo tests a radical idea on her friends and family after inheriting Aunt March’s mansion house. Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate every single listen. Now that the scripted episodes have wrapped, we will be continuing with bonus episodes about topics such as Pop Culture during Civil War America, "Little…

While our scripted finale is in the works, Shannon returns with another bonus episode of "Little Women"-adjacent recommendations to help get listeners through quarantine with their sanity intact. We'll return to heavier subjects, including Louisa May Alcott's time as an army nurse, in a few weeks. Our whole team hopes this episode finds you safe an…

Jo reels from Beth’s passing as Laurie and Amy make their way back to America. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Sh…

In this brief bonus episode, Shannon updates listeners on what's next for this podcast and "checks in" with Louisa May Alcott for an exploration of her young adult years. This episode was edited by Zach Powers, also of The Revisionists podcast.

The tide turns for Beth. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), John McCoy (Captain March), and Camille Michelotti (Beth March.) Parental Advisory: This is the Sad Episode. “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Co-producers: Shannon Campe and Sammi Cambell. …

Laurie and Amy cross paths in Paris, while Jo grapples with writing feedback from Frank. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Kwame Phillips (Frank Bhaer), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee), with special friends of the show as Jo’s charges. “Little Women: A Modern Audio Dra…

Jo gets to know her new housemate, while Mr. Lawrence tries to find a way to help Laurie over his heartbreak. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Phil Gonzales (Mr. Lawrence), Kwame Phillips (Frank Bhaer), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), with special friends of the show as Jo’s charges…

Ahead of Professor Bhaer’s (Kwame Phillips) debut on our podcast later this week, Shannon and comedian Jesse Whitehead discuss this controversial character and what his inclusion means to the world of Little Women. Why does he exist? What values did he represent to Louisa and readers at the time? And most importantly, does his marriage to Jo really…

It’s a Valentine’s-themed (ummm, sort of!) bonus episode! Real life couple Shannon and Zach Powers (“Laurie”) discuss the various men in Louisa May Alcott’s life who may—or may not— have inspired her most beloved male character. This episode was also edited by Zach. You can check out more of his podcast work by listening to The Revisionists.…

Jo prepares to leave for New York City— but not without one last heart-to-heart with her best friend, Laurie. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Laurence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the nove…

In this episode, Josh Coker A.k.a. @joshumusprime, lists off all the different critical elements and key components that comprise the heroes journey / monomyth

Dramaturg and theatre educator Susannah Stengel (“Kitty Vaughn”) joins Shannon for a broad discussion of education during the Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction eras, and how those trends are reflected in the narrative of “Little Women.” Please note that this episode contains non-graphic mentions of corporal punishment. We feel that the issu…

In this episode, Josh Coker a.k.a. @joshumusprime, explains what makes some stories more memorable than others.

Podcast co-producers and good friends Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell sit down to discuss the new film version of the story, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” (2019.) Visit our Show Notes blog at littlewomenpodcast.com for links to further reading and information about the movie. We are not affiliated with this film and any opinions are solely our own…

In this special crossover episode of Little Women: a Modern Audio Drama and Excessively Diverted, Shannon joins co-producer Sammi Campbell and Beau North to discuss another modernization of Little Women, 2012’s “The March Sisters at Christmas.” As this movie turned out to be QUITE sleazy, this episode is not appropriate for listeners under the age …

Jo and Beth take a trip to the seaside together, despite Beth’s worsening condition. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel…

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Exciting news for Amy spells disaster for Jo as the girls try to make sense of their new lives, one year after Captain March’s return home. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Amanda Winston (Marmee.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio…

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Grandfather Lawrence brings the girls an early Christmas present, and Meg stands up to a bully, in our Act One finale! This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), John McCoy (Captain March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn …

Meg and Jo are forced to make difficult choices as they struggle to care for a direly ill Beth without Marmee, while Amy endures a stay at Aunt March’s. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Amanda W…

Tension run high and tempers flare as the girls scramble to get Marmee ready to visit Dad in the hospital. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), Amanda Winston (Marmee), and Clint Worthington (John Brook…

Meg finds herself in over her head at Sally King’s lake house party. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and features special guests Sarah Hess (Sally King) and Susannah Stengel (Kitty Vaughn.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama”…

In our action-packed return to regular episodes, Beth braves her fears, Meg hears a secret, and Jo’s falling out with Amy has terrible consequences. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Cary…

Programming Note: We're delaying the release of Episode 6: The Frozen Pond to make sure that its quality is top-notch. Please enjoy this bonus episode and check back this Thursday for our next regular episode! History professor Sarah Ifft Decker of the Media-eval Podcast joins Shannon to discuss Louisa's father Bronson Alcott and his ahead-of-his-t…

Shannon sits down with Zach Powers ("Laurie") to discuss how Christmas celebrations changed during the Civil War, and what holiday celebrations might have been like for the Alcott Family. Please note that, like our regular episodes, ALL our bonus episodes are family-friendly. Find links to further reading on our website wwww.littlewomenpodcast.com.…

After a meeting about the family newspaper, a surprise present from Laurie leads to Meg growing closer to John Brooke—and Jo and Amy’s worst fight ever. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Clint Wo…

Amy struggles to fit in with her wealthy friends at school, and Beth learns more about the Lawrence family than she bargained for. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Amanda Winston (Marmee). …

In our second bonus episode, Shannon gives listeners a quick introduction to Louisa May Alcott's family and begins to explore the connections between "Little Women" and Louisa's real life. This episode features the voice of Jessica Leff as Louisa May Alcott. Bonus Episode #2 was guest edited by podcast producer and friend of the show Darren Husted,…

Jo visits her new friend Laurie at the mansion next door and has a run-in with his intimidating grandfather. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Phil Gonzales (Grandfather Lawrence), Camille Michelotti (Beth March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March), and Clint Worthing…

Jo braves a party at the Kings' with Meg and makes an unexpected new friend. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), Zach Powers (Theodore Lawrence), and Allyce Caryn Torres (Meg March.) “Little Women: A Modern Audio Drama” is written by Shannon Campe, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's co-pr…

In our first bonus episode, co-producers Shannon Campe and Sammi Campbell chat about other "Little Women" media listeners might enjoy. Please feel free to contact us with your own recommendations: littlewomenpodcast19@gmail.com This episode was guest edited by Malcolm Nygard of the Flying Machine Podcast Network. Visit us online at www.littlewomenp…

In the first episode of this eighteen-part fiction podcast, the four March Sisters attempt to send a festive holiday message to their father, who’s serving overseas, despite the lack of Christmas spirit at home. This episode features the voices of Shannon Campe (Jo March), Kiely Fong (Amy March), John McCoy (Captain March), Camille Michelotti (Beth…

Episode Notes This week I interview Liz Aragao, a marketing consultant from Boston. Liz shares her experience starting out as a TV news reporter, jumping into the power industry, and, more recently, starting her own business. Find out more at https://modern-working-women.pinecast.coAlex Klufas

In this episode Josh interviews Dr. Marla Friedman, best-selling author and two-time cancer survivor, about her book The Good Cancer.To learn more about Dr. Friedman, you can check out her website www.thegoodcancer.com. You can contact her directly by emailing: drmarlaf@gmail.com---------------------------------------[GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.…

Episode Notes Welcome to Modern Working Women. In this first episode, I interview Aida Cavalic, a senior financial analyst at Georgetown. She shares her experiences about taking her life and career path one step at a time. Find out more on the Modern Working Women website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

In this video Josh explains all the steps a writer would go through to format a nonfiction book. [GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1476936444&sr=8-1JOSH’S PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/josh-coker-FREE WEBINAR: HOW TO WRITE COMMERCIAL FICTION THAT SELLS-https://www.story-ninjas.com/blockbusterth…

In this episode, Science Fiction author and small press cofounder, Josh Coker explains the importance of self-awareness in regards to aspiring writers. He also discusses the major changes in commercial fiction publishing over the last 2 decades and what that means for aspiring authors.

In this episode of pillow talk, Josh Coker and Suzanne Sherwood discuss several different tactics that they have used to keep the relationship alive and thriving throughout the years

In this episode, Science Fiction author and small press cofounder, Josh Coker explains how to write commercial fiction characters the right way.

In this episode, Josh discusses the importance of superhero movies in modern society.

In this episode, Joshua Coker explains the importance of using archetypes from the Monomyth when creating characters that your audience will empathize with. [GET JOSH’S BOOKS] https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Coker/e/B00NN42YPO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1476936444&sr=8-1-FREE WEBINAR: HOW TO WRITE COMMERCIAL FICTION THAT SELLS-https://www.story-ninjas.c…

In this episode, author Josh Coker explains why you can and should write a book.

In this episode, author Josh Coker explains what a polymath is, gives examples, and talks about what to expect from this new podcast.

In this episode Amy, Stacy, Heather and Jamie have a special guest!! Their niece and Amy's daughter K'Lee who is a Freshman this year and on the Volleyball Team. They discuss high school and how it has changed as well as other funny topics related to back to school time of year.

After Heather goes on a tangent about having to create drama in her life. The girls talk about babysitters and what they expect or ask their babysitters to do.