Alan Katz on Storytelling: From Tales from the Crypt to Podcasting and Beyond

Caroline Biesalski introduces Alan Katz, who shares his evolution from writer to storyteller, highlighting his work on Tales from the Crypt. Alan discusses the creative freedom and production challenges faced on the show, and his transition to podcasting, offering personal insights and anecdotes. The episode delves into behind-the-scenes stories from Bordello of Blood, casting experiences, and the storytelling approach in his Dads from the Crypt podcast. Alan explores the podcasting medium's appeal, particularly in the donor-conceived community, and shares Donna Hall's empowering true crime story. The episode concludes with ways to support Alan's storytelling ventures and reflections on storytelling as inspiration.

Speakers

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Alan Katz

Guest • 92%

Caroline Biesalski

Host • 3%

Caroline Biesalski

Host • 5%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Alan Katz's journey from writer to storyteller
2:00	Welcoming Alan Katz and his background in Tales from the Crypt
5:22	Tales from the Crypt: Creative freedom, challenges, and production issues
8:22	Alan Katz's transition to podcasting and personal insights
11:30	Behind the scenes of Bordello of Blood and casting experiences
19:10	Storytelling in Dads from the Crypt podcast
26:35	The appeal and journey of podcasting as a storytelling medium
30:05	Exploring the donor conceived community through podcasting
31:20	Donna Hall's empowering true crime story
34:15	Supporting Alan Katz's storytelling ventures
36:47	Storytelling as inspiration: Final thoughts
39:06	Conclusion and call to action

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