S4E6 How Ira Glass and Phoebe Judge Create Emotional Impact as The Storyteller (J/E)

Keywords
storytelling, emotion, journalism, narrative, entertainment

Summary
In this conversation, Brett K Moore discusses the essence of storytelling, emphasizing that the most impactful stories are driven by emotions rather than mere facts. He elaborates on the role of a storyteller as a hybrid of a journalist and an entertainer, focusing on the importance of narrative structure and emotional engagement.

Takeaways

• The most powerful stories aren't about facts, they're really about feelings.
• The facts are just the skeleton. The emotion is the heart.
• Storytelling requires a blend of journalism and entertainment.
• A good storyteller leads with structure and narrative.
• Emotional engagement is key to effective storytelling.
• The storyteller's goal is to make the audience feel something.
• Understanding the audience's emotions enhances storytelling.
• Narrative structure helps in delivering impactful stories.
• The hybrid role of journalist-entertainer is crucial in modern storytelling.
• Effective storytelling resonates on a personal level with the audience.