In this episode, we chat with Bil Lepp, an award-winning storyteller and author, about the art of storytelling. Bill shares his experiences of crafting and telling stories, how he keeps his audience engaged, and what he does when a story is not going well. We also discuss the differences between storytelling and stand-up comedy, the importance of trust between the storyteller and the audience, and how to write a good lie. Chapters:
- Introduction
- Bill's background and experience in storytelling
- Crafting and telling stories
- Keeping the audience engaged
- When a story is not going well
- Differences between storytelling and stand-up comedy
- The importance of trust
- How to write a good lie
- Conclusion
Interesting things mentioned:
- Bill's book "That Ain't the Whole Plan: Bill and Skeeter Stories"
- Bill's picture books "The King of Little Things" and "The Princess and the Pickup Truck"
- Bill's TV show "Man vs. History"
- How Bill got involved in "Man vs. History"
- Bill's experience of dropping a replica barrel over Niagara Falls
- Bill's upcoming storytelling festival appearances
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