Be sure to get your tickets for the last two days of the tour! https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/tour What makes a story truly compelling? In this episode, Emily and Jason break down the magic of storytelling—why some stories stick with us and others fall flat. They explore Jason’s top five favorite films, and debate whether his movie taste is actually trash (spoiler: Emily thinks it is). But there’s a catch—knowledge of story structure has officially ruined movies for Emily. Now, she can’t just enjoy a film without analyzing every plot beat, character arc, and emotional manipulation tactic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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