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Stories: the true and the fictional is hosted by J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 200 episodes.

How many episodes does Stories: the true and the fictional have?

Stories: the true and the fictional has published 200 episodes.

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Stories: the true and the fictional regularly covers arts, books, comedy. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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How long are Stories: the true and the fictional episodes?

Episodes of Stories: the true and the fictional average 87 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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Stories: the true and the fictional

Hosted by J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh · arts · EN-AU · 200 episodes

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About this Podcast:

An Aussie podcast that dives into the stories of people’s lives. From the known to the not so known. From the true to the not so true and more often than not we will talk to the story tellers as well.

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What is Stories: the true and the fictional?

Stories: the true and the fictional is a arts podcast hosted by J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh hosts Stories: the true and the fictional, a arts show with 200 episodes published.

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Episode #323
A yarn with SR Stacy - Indie Author
Aug 18, 20261h 25m
Indie author, SR Stacy, drops by for a yarn about her books, Bette Donovan and the Battle for Wyoming and Life in the Quiet. Guest Website: Srstacy.com Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
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Episode #322
Story Pitch Round 6: Timothy Robare, Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, and Annie McCann
Aug 11, 202657 min
Story Pitch 6 is here. Join Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, Timothy Robare and Annie McCann as they pitch us some hilarious stories from randomised prompts. Guest/s info: Timothy Robare: Socials: @TimothyRobare Buy Tim’s latest book: https://amzn.asia/d/0abjbWRQ Matthew Linton: Website: Matthewlinton.com Socials: @Knight_writer Alex Arch: Socials: @AlexArch_author Buy Alex’s books: The Source of Strife: https://amzn.asia/d/04uM0pY9 The Stars Within: https://amzn.asia/d/07GTjNB3 Annie McCann: Instagram: @Nenganniemenulis Buy Annie’s book: https://amzn.asia/d/08OWnIvX Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
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Episode #320
The best of Story Pitch
Aug 7, 20261h 4m
Enjoy this bonus episode of highlights from our last 5 Story Pitch episodes. Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
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Episode #321
A yarn with kyle Valle and Erin Àine - indie filmmakers
Aug 4, 20261h 21m
Erin Ainé and Kyle Valle return for a chat about their Micro horror film, Autonomous. Watch Autonomous on https://www.screamify.com Kyle and Erin’s links: Zombieconvol1.com Bigsquidproductions.com Erin’s socials: @erin_aine Kyle’s socials: @Kykyv71 Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
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Episode #318
A discussion on book marketing
Jul 28, 20261h 38m
We are joined by authors Jon McBrine, Jessica Martini, Laura Morris, C.K. Scott, Michael Vadney and Cyndi Brec to talk all things Marketing. We discuss things that work, social media tricks and a whole lot more. Guest details: Jon McBrine - Website: jonmcbrine.com Jessica Martini - website: jessicamartini.com.au Laura Morris - Website: lauramorriswriter.com Laura’s book: https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/products/the-wall-within Laura’s upcoming events: Sunshine Coast Book Launch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584 Brisbane Book Launch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584 CK Scott - IG: @authorckscott CK’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authorckscott Michael Vadney - Website: michaelvadney.com Cyndi Brec - Website: https://cyndibrecauthor.wordpress.com/ Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube
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Douglas Smith

EVP, University of Pennsylvania

Matthew Holmes

Global Director of Health Infrastructure, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Scott Pearson

editor, Calmly

Tim Carter

bestselling author of Find A Way, Yavapai County School

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Episode #318

A discussion on book marketing

Jul 28, 20261h 38m

We are joined by authors Jon McBrine, Jessica Martini, Laura Morris, C.K. Scott, Michael Vadney and Cyndi Brec to talk all things Marketing. We discuss things that work, social media tricks and a whole lot more. Guest details: Jon McBrine - Website: jonmcbrine.com Jessica Martini - website: jessicamartini.com.au Laura Morris - Website: lauramorriswriter.com Laura’s book: https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/products/the-wall-within Laura’s upcoming events: Sunshine Coast Book Launch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584 Brisbane Book Launch: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1608584 CK Scott - IG: @authorckscott CK’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authorckscott Michael Vadney - Website: michaelvadney.com Cyndi Brec - Website: https://cyndibrecauthor.wordpress.com/ Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb1/rings-of-adventure-anthology Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Merch: Jabryden.printify.me Follow us on the socials: FB: Facebook.com/storiesthetrueandthefictional IG: @stories_podcast X: @stories_ttatf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIXhRcUvPPAzpCL-_a9N4w Dropbear/logo designed by Mike Crumbs: Cartooncrumbs.com Sponsor 1: Rebecca Cassells Buy her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/.../e/B08WCH6RHG/ X: RACassells_auth IG: Rebecca.cassells.92 FB: Facebook.com/Rebeccacassellsbooks TikTok: @rebeccacassellsauthor Sponsor 2: J.A. Bryden Website: Jabryden.com Socials: @jabryden Indie Book Award Winners 2025: Janelle Schiecke: Socials: J_Schiecke Buy her books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CCXHKVGH/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=XSV9m&content-id=amzn1.sym.b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_p=b4344408-bcb0-46d7-b9b0-ac31160009fa&pf_rd_r=358-0097934-1431222&pd_rd_wg=8hy1R&pd_rd_r=f0f7368c-365a-4c1c-8cc2-4a75595b0f92 Alexander Rob: Socials: @TheStarwald Website: Alexanderrob.com #indieauthorpodcast #meettheauthor #books #indiebooks #booktube

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What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.

What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

Stories: the true and the fictional

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Stories: the true and the fictional?

About the host

Recent episodes

A yarn with SR Stacy - Indie Author

Story Pitch Round 6: Timothy Robare, Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, and Annie McCann

The best of Story Pitch

A yarn with kyle Valle and Erin Àine - indie filmmakers

A discussion on book marketing

Guest Appearances

Douglas Smith

Matthew Holmes

Scott Pearson

Tim Carter

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Stories: the true and the fictional for

Podcasts like Stories: the true and the fictional

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Stories: the true and the fictional

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Stories: the true and the fictional?

About the host

Recent episodes

A yarn with SR Stacy - Indie Author

Story Pitch Round 6: Timothy Robare, Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, and Annie McCann

The best of Story Pitch

A yarn with kyle Valle and Erin Àine - indie filmmakers

A discussion on book marketing

Guest Appearances

Douglas Smith

Matthew Holmes

Scott Pearson

Tim Carter

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Stories: the true and the fictional for

Podcasts like Stories: the true and the fictional

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.