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“If they disagree with you politically you’re a moron and they resort to name calling. I don’t tune in to listen to your sophomoric politics.”
Glenn K1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/20
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“I’m enjoying this, caught about ten so far and there’s some really good stuff, I particularly liked the Breaking Bad episode. I’d like to hear less of Sean and more of Dave but that’s just personal taste.”
Mike_206 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/20
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“I appreciate the nuggets of wisdom that I’ve been able to get over the last several years of listening. But the podcast has lost its way and its value. Too much rambling and very little content. I used to be very interested in their upcoming projects even though it’s not my genre because they...”Read full review »
Steve from St Michael via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/19
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“I’ve seen Sean and Johnny’s name on a lot of books so they must be doing something right there. I listened to episode 71 about reboots but the after 10 minutes of swearing and in jokes I started skipping ahead. Couldn’t find anything of value as an indie author. It wasn’t far off three stoners...”Read full review »
Finn Ambers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/05/19
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“I reviewed the show a long time ago and tonight while listening I decided to look at the reviews. OMG! I can’t believe how rough they are. Those people don’t understand. I know you guys have grown and I appreciate the direction you’re moving in. Happy for you guys and wishing you much success”
TheWilcox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/19
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“have been subscribed since the first episode on April 26, 2012. I haven't been listening much lately since they switched to The Story Studio. These guys were great when they were first getting into self publishing, but recently it's all about selling services. I'm sorry, but if you...”Read full review »
Surf-Dog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/19
“Just can't take it anymore. Sometimes it's great value, but more often than not it sounds like they're just recording a strategy or production meeting. It's a shame because they have so much value to offer, but they're focused on themselves rather than the listeners....”Read full review »
immortalmindz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/19
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“The Story Studio is presented by Sterling and Stone, a company made up of Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt and David Wright. This podcast is a new one to me and in fact only started in February. However when I started listening it became pretty clear early on that although this one was new it had...”Read full review »
Georgia Rose Books via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/26/18
“At first I was excited that the podcast became the Story Studio and promised to be more focused. But now it's the guys babbling incohertly about internal projects that they can't even reveal what they are because they are secret under the guise of craft tips.
There is basically no...”Read full review »
LCKY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/18
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“Was a long time listener, but came to realize the guys see their audience only as a resource to sell to. I’ve seen informercials less pushy. I get we’re all in the business of making a living writing, but the podcast was at its best when the listeners were allowed to follow along with their...”Read full review »
NullAvocado via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/18
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“They sure are changing at Sterling and Stone. I really don’t care for the new podcast. It’s all about their TV/movie aspirations. I enjoyed hearing about the self-publishing business, and hardships, and fighting through them. I never hear much from Dave at all now that they’ve changed. It’s...”Read full review »
PRM0317 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/18
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“The podcast used to be better until they changed the title and format. Now there isn't any useful information for writers and the podcast borders on narcissism.”Read full review »
echuck344 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/18
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“30% of your hosts do 90% of the talking and offer 10% of what the show is “supposed” to be about.”
Skip Deluca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/18
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“Just finished the episode on Breaking Bad.
A lot of great story telling elements in this one.
And by the way, I’m using my subscription to StoryShop every day!
You guys are awesome!
Tony H.”
Tony Hooker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/18
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“The intro of this podcast sounds super old fashioned. It doesn’t fit the tone of the podcast. Do some research, podcasts don’t open like old timey radio shows.”
Nikki4544 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/18
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“Okay, the start of the new series wasn’t grabbing me the way SPP did, but now it is starting to come back together. I am glad that I continued listening to this podcast.”
DadovIV via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/01/18
“Sometimes a guest brings good info, but you have to wade through a lot of wet sticky stupid superfluous self-congratulatory nonsense to get to the guest. How do adults let themselves get roped into guesting on this show?
Easy. Some podcasts are for profit, some are the output of truly helpful...”Read full review »
Darthling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/18
“The one bit of useful information you can take away from this podcast is that these guys really know their stuff about self promotion. They are everywhere, and they land some excellent guests (Joanna Penn, Michael Anderle) for their own show. They must be awesome at the off-air schmooze.
Trouble...”Read full review »
audiophilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/18
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“...they should have kept the name “self publishing podcast.” That name was prime real estate. However, SPP was great and I’m following them here as I’m sure this will be great too.”
asavabba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/18
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“I only started listening to this podcast last year, but without it I would not have found the courage to decide to self publish myself. For that I am forever grateful. Thank you guys, I would have loved to have you light the way longer, but when it is time to move on you gotta do it.”
Rev. Fitz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/18
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“I always thought that publishing quality was an unattainable endeavor before I found these guys. They’re engaging, and they really break it down in a way that makes you hungry for more.”
AJReed87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/18
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“I love the spirit and wealth of information.
I love the funny stories and banter.
But, the Michael Anderle Episode started with 15 minutes of bickering. It felt like an eternity. Please clean up your act and don't wait too long to get to Self-Publishing.
Thanks for helping authors.”Read full review »
airbornecamera2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/17
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“Love the podcast, keep up the good work. I really appreciate the focused value you all bring to the show. Since even when you engage in a little dangerous digression, it's at least related to one of the many facets in writing or publishing.”Read full review »
kiskax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/17
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“Always informative and entertaining. I look forward to listening every week.”
PhilMcG67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/06/17
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“The SPP is one of five or six essential podcasts for any independent author. Not only is this show, and its considerable backlist, packed with valuable information about writing and marketing books, especially fiction, it’s entertaining. Beware, Johnny, Sean, and Dave are not gentile. If you’re...”Read full review »
Scott Jarol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/17
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“I started listening to these guys about 3 years ago. At first I didn't like the excessive sophomoric banter, but was willing to sit through it for the gems. Then it grew on me when I realized how much these guys and have done and been through. They shared their mistakes, their visons and...”Read full review »
Randrifter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/17
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“I'm sorry, but I'm not willing to waste an hour of my life to hear you guys talk about your favorite TV shows and make conversation about the weather. There were definitely moments too where someone would be saying something informational and the other two would interrupt with the most...”Read full review »
Estherrus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/17
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“Johnny, Sean, and Dave are wonderfully charismatic (yes, even Dave), and there is always some great knowledge being thrown out there. Anyone interested in story in the least (even without a major interest in writing) will benefit. Directors, animators, comic artists, all can benefit from the...”Read full review »
FairieBelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/17
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“Johnny, Sean and Dave bring the knowledge on how to publish on your own with great guests. If you're looking for a focused lecture, look elsewhere. If you want to learn from people who have been there and done that and entertain you while you learn, this is the podcast for you!”Read full review »
CavemanMafia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/17
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“Funny, laid back conversations about real-world indie situations. It feels like hanging out with friends! Plus, I'm learning a ton about best practices. Appreciate all the candor and advice!”Read full review »
AJMcClay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/17
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“I look forward to this podcast every week. They have great guests, useful topics, and are genuinely funny.”
nolrac eel via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/17
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“Overall incredible information and the guys have good chemistry which is nice BUT there's way too many times spent interrupting each other for lame jokes and side tracks. Just really annoying and really frustrating when all the topics are great and they're so knowledgeable about them but...”Read full review »
WareAB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/17
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“As an indie author I listen to many excellent writer podcasts, but this is right up there mong the very best. Fantastic guests and loaded with tips and inspiration.
Thank you to all the team.
Steven Moore”
Fitznernie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/17
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“I love your podcast! I'm a writer too and I love that fact that you guys are real about it. It's great to hear your banter and how that it's not all about just the writing career. You guys are realistic and show that writing is not easy. Life is still there! Keep doing what you're...”Read full review »
shindougal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/17
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“If you're not listening to this podcast, what the heck are you doing with your life? Start listening and begin your journey to being a kicka$$ indie author!”Read full review »
Sara Crocoll Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/17
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“Johnny, Sean, and Dave are working authorpreneurs and bring together resources that they - and any independent creative - need through this show. Authors, certainly, but any creative can profit from each and every episode.”
AcrosstheOceanAgain via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
02/19/17
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“The two episodes I heard (243/244) were heavy on self-promotion for their author services with no useful information for self-publishers. That they were also bad at it was icing on the cake. They assumed that new listeners knew what they were talking about (such as Smarter Artist was, which I...”Read full review »
Bill Peschel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/17
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“Johnny, Sean and Dave have quickly become my favourite podcasters and I love their network of podcasts. SPP is great for any aspiring indie writer and provides great encouragement to all writers out there who want to succeed. Plus, Dave’s laugh is one of the greatest sounds I’ve ever heard!”
Ellis S Hart via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/16
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“The shinanegans that happen in this podcast are incredible, especially their hilarious ad reads (I wonder why 99designs still supports them....) There is also some very useful information here, particularly if you like your writing to be more like TV shows/serials, or if you like writing as a team.”
CassieSteller via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/25/16
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“I subscribed to the Self Publishing Podcast for obvious reasons; I hoped to learn a bit more about self publishing. I downloaded and started listening. The first 15-20 minutes were the hosts doing a poor 3 Stooges comedy routine and talking about how they wanted more professionalism in their...”Read full review »
Oldie 50 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/16
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“(Just to be clear, I'm not talking about actual viagra, it's a metaphor)
Okay, I'm listening to their 175th podcast, and they have finally guilt tripped me into writing a review....on iTunes (something I never do, I can't even remember the last time I opened iTunes and I'm on...”Read full review »
UKViewer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/16
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“Have gotten a lot of good content from this podcast. Favorite episode is Writing Real Cops and Crime with Writers Detective Adam Richardson...he debunked so many false ideas that you see perpetuated in standard crime dramas.”
latenitedesign via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/16
“Great information about self publishing. Would give 5 stars if there wasn’t so much off topic chat at the front of each episode.. but otherwise invaluable advice.”
cbrandtwr1te via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/16
“This podcast is simply not for everybody. While the hosts are clearly incredibly smart and have clearly succeeded in the world of independent publishing, I find this podcast difficult to listen to. While I am not overly concerned about the language and the dirty jokes, I frankly got tired of...”Read full review »
BAnderson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/16
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“But they just ramble on and on and don't get to actually discussing the topic until about 25 minutes in. If you want to "hang out" with them, that's great. I have two young kids and a day job and I'd like to see my own friends so I am looking for information rather than...”Read full review »
ValleygrrlKnits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/16
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“Great insights! Very entertaining as well! The guys have amazing an chemistry with each other.
Substance and entertainment all in one!”
Cat Neath Starlight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/16
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