The Margin Scrawls

The Margin Scrawls

by Lone Apple Media

Books Personal Journals

Season 1

Save The Cat! in 30 Minutes: Can We Build A Superhero Movie Beat Sheet?

Episode Title: Save The Cat! in 30 Minutes: Can We Build A Superhero Movie Beat Sheet? Release Date: 09/17/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–36:02 Episode Summary Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon! What We Talk About in This Episode The legendary Save The Cat! beat sheet What It All Means We pick a genre and set a timer for 30 mins – then we build a beat sheet for a superhero movie concept! Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Links and Newsletter to be released later this afternoon! Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry & the Pop Culture That Made Us

Episode Title: Dolly Parton, Tim Curry & the Pop Culture That Made Us Release Date: 09/03/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–30:00 Episode Summary Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon! What We Talk About in This Episode Honoring Dolly Parton & Tim Curry The Stories That Made Us Our Favorite Pop Culture References We tried out a new transition! Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Links and Newsletter to be released later this afternoon! Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Beyond Romance: A Meet Cute in Any Genre

Episode Title: Beyond Romance: A Meet Cute in Any Genre Release Date: 08/20/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–76:35 Episode Summary Show Notes Coming Later This Afternoon! What We Talk About in This Episode Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link tba. Resources + Links Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

How SCAMPER Turned Alice in Wonderland into a Cybernetic Dystopian Horror Story

Episode Title: How SCAMPER Turned Alice in Wonderland into a Cybernetic Dystopian Horror Story Release Date: 07/02/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–38:48 Episode Summary In this episode of The Margin Scrawls, Samantha and Krystal use the SCAMPER technique step-by-step in real time to transform Alice in Wonderland into a completely different story concept. What starts as a classic children’s fantasy quickly mutates into a cybernetic dystopian horror idea — the kind of creative rabbit hole that may actually become a story of its own. This episode is part writing exercise, part brainstorming session, and part proof that one familiar idea can become something wildly original when you ask the right questions. What We Talk About in This Episode What the SCAMPER technique is and how writers can use it How to rethink a familiar story without simply copying it Using classic literature as a creative springboard Turning whimsy into horror Moving from Alice in Wonderland to cybernetic dystopian horror Brainstorming a new story concept in real time How creative exercises can unexpectedly lead to real projects Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link tba. Resources + Links Article - S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Technique by Mario Leone Article - How the SCAMPER Ideation Technique Reignites Creativity by Tash Willcocks Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Rebuilding The Noise - Getting the Band Vibes Back

Episode Title: Rebuilding The Noise Release Date: 05/07/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–43:57 Episode Summary This week, we’re talking about something that still feels wild: the band is actually coming back. We’ve been talking about it plenty, but it’s all coming together more quickly than we realized. Here are our… Running Thoughts. (I’ll see myself out.) What We Talk About in This Episode New songs coming soon! Working with mentors/past influences New goals for Running Thoughts Squirrel moments! Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link tba. Resources + Links Mentioned Running Thoughts on ReverbNation Our EP - Fcuked (Sample the entire album free!) Running Thoughts on Facebook - please give us a follow Kevin Oriol Music on Soundcloud (The dude who wrote ‘Need To Tell U’) Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Your Friendly Neighborhood Hosts! Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

When Something is Missing (And You Keep Going Anyway)

Episode Title: When Something is Missing (And You Keep Going Anyway) Release Date: 04/17/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–13:50 Episode Summary In this solo episode, I’m talking about what it means to keep creating (or not) when everything goes pear-shaped. We recently lost our drummer, Ozz, and while I’m not ready to do a full tribute episode just yet, I am sitting in the space that loss leaves behind—and deciding what it does to my own creativity. This episode isn’t about pushing through or pretending everything is fine. It’s about showing up honestly, even when things feel quieter, heavier, or uncertain. If you’ve ever tried to create while carrying something hard—this one’s for you. What We Talk About in This Episode Ozz and his impact on my creativity and bass playing Do we create when we experience loss or is it not your jam? I say um and trip over my words a lot This was weird without my sister. Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link TBA. Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Your Friendly Neighborhood Hosts Samantha & Krystal2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

The Art of Collaboration in Music

Release Date: 04/01/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–45:58 Episode Summary What does real collaboration actually look like — especially in music? In this episode, we sit down with a fellow bass player to talk about the spirit of collaboration: the magic, the tension, and the moments where everything just clicks. From creative chemistry to clashes of vision, we’re diving into what it really takes to work with other people — and why collaboration might be the key to becoming a better artist. What We Talk About in This Episode Music Collaboration & band dynamics Creative Chemistry Pros & Cons of Collaborating Rhythm Section Synergy Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link TBA. Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Your Friendly Neighborhood Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Starting a Band Again in Your 40s (Even When Life Gets Hard)

Release Date: 03/19/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–34:21 Episode Summary What happens when you decide to start over creatively—even when life isn’t ideal? In this episode, we talk about resurrecting our old band, what’s different this time, and how we’re learning to create without pressure. If you’ve ever wanted to restart a creative project, this one’s for you. What We Talk About in This Episode The origin story of our punk band, Running Thoughts Battle tales from the stage What excites us most about bringing the band back. What we’d love to do in the future Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link TBA. Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com

The Problem With Really Good Ideas

Episode Title: The Problem With Really Good Ideas Release Date: 03/05/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–75:45 Episode Summary Ever get so excited about a creative idea that you accidentally overwhelm yourself? In this episode, we explore why inspiration sometimes turns into burnout and how creators can channel that excitement into sustainable progress. What We Talk About in This Episode Why new creative ideas feel so exciting How excitement can accidentally turn into pressure Why overplanning can kill momentum Project Management Tools that apply directly to us. Episode Companion Page (Optional Link) Link TBA. Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Your Friendly Neighborhood Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

Creative Digs & Song Resurrection

Release Date: 02/18/2026 Episode Length: 00:00–44:05 Episode Summary Join Samantha & Krystal as they do a quick musical archaeological dig! They chat about resurrecting one of their band’s songs that’s been hidden away for over a decade. What We Talk About in This Episode Bulleted list of the main topics or beats. Breathe - The song’s title and how it became that Them & Co. - An old demo that never made it onto our EP What do we do when an old project pops up and demands attention? Giggles and a little tea spillage, of course! Episode Companion Page Beyond The Margin - Ep. 5 Companion Page on Substack Send Us Your Thoughts We love hearing from you! Instagram: @themarginscrawlspod Email: themarginscrawls@gmail.com Website: www.facebook.com/themarginscrawls Support the Show Follow on your favorite podcast app Leave a review Share with a friend Join our newsletter / Substack Your Hosts Samantha & Krystal 2 sisters. 1000 Tabs. Not enough ink.

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