DiscoverThe Bayesian Conspiracy251 – Matt Freeman on What Makes a Good Story
251 – Matt Freeman on What Makes a Good Story

251 – Matt Freeman on What Makes a Good Story

Update: 2025-11-26
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Matt Freeman has been cohosting several media analysis podcasts for over a decade. He and his cohost Scott have been doing weekly episodes of the Doofcast every Friday and they cover movies, books, and TV shows. Matt and Scott’s analysis podcasts have made me love stories even more and have equipped me with tools to enhance my ability to think more deeply about the stories I consume and enjoy them even more.


My hope is that this meta-conversation will encourage anyone who hasn’t listened to the Doofcast or anything else Doof! Media has put out to give it a shot and see what you’ve been missing out on. Unfortunately, we were unable to coordinate a time for Matt’s cohost Scott to join us so hopefully I did an ok job making this entertaining and fun with only one expert guest.


Shoutout to Skyler Crossman, the Less Wrong community organizer extraordinaire!




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251 – Matt Freeman on What Makes a Good Story

251 – Matt Freeman on What Makes a Good Story

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