Talking Our Story: The Story Behind a Family of Storytellers
JAJ MintonWhat happens when an entire family decides to build a creative life together? John, Amy, and Jakob Minton run the YouTube channel Talking Story and write the sci-fi/cosmic horror series Strange Eons under the pen name J.A.J. Minton. On Talking Our Story, John and Amy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build stories—and a creative life—together. From origin stories and writing strugg... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | a month ago |
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Closing night isn’t the end—it’s the pivot.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy talk about what happens after a lifetime in theatre—when the curtain finally comes down and it’s time to become beginners again. They share how “retiremen... more
Tiny humans. Scary ghosts. Zero chill.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy reflect on the intense year they spent working inside a children’s theatre in San Antonio. It was a season of extremes: exhilarating creative highs, exhausting... more
Sleep is optional. Art is not.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy trade war stories from the theatre seasons when the casts and budgets are getting larger and the time together was getting shorter. They laugh about creative endeavors... more
When did you realize your family was different?
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy sit down with their adult son Jakob to unpack what it was really like growing up in a family that didn’t do “normal.” Jakob shares when he first reali... more
Planning a pregnancy while running a professional theatre company is next-level madness.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy reflect on when their theatre company hit its stride in its third season, and they made the life‑changing dec... more
There was nothing normal about this courtship.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy talk about the craziness and commitment of building their professional theatre company, Firelight Players. They revisit the shows they chose, the const... more
Creativity is their love language.
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy share how one theatre production was the beginning of their real-life love story. They reflect on the moments that sparked their connection, the challenges and exc... more
Where does a creative life begin?
In this episode of Talking Our Story, John and Amy look back at their families and the experiences that shaped them long before they ever started writing books or recording a YouTube channel. From childhood influenc... more
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A candid look at a family-led creative life, blending theater, storytelling, and online production. Episodes center on how John and Amy Minton, along with their family, build and sustain art from home studios while managing writing, performance, and multi-platform distribution. Across conversations, they share origin stories, challenges of collaboration, mentorship from peers, and the evolving dynamics of running a small theatre company with outreach initiatives, all while navigating personal life, partnerships, and a growing YouTube presence for Talking Story and related series. The show frequently highlights practical lessons for independent creators—balancing art with funding, audience growth, and community impact—through intimate, often... more
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