Ali discusses The Super Mario Bros. Movie written by Matthew Fogel and directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. Afterward, she shares a post-movie short story she wrote called “A Heartfelt Quest.” Let’s-a go!
Category: Short Story
“Bailey”
Ali opens up about a traumatic event she recently went through and how she’s healing. She also shares her 2023 New Year’s resolutions and a new short story called “Bailey.”
“Through Hope”
Helluva Boss + “Nice Shot”
Ali discusses the fantastic web series, Helluva Boss, created by Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano. Afterward, she reads a Helluva Boss story she wrote called “Nice Shot.”
“Faux Pas”
Ali shares her New Year’s resolutions for 2022 and a brand new short story she wrote called “Faux Pas.”
“Good to Be King”
Resolutions and Revivals + “Smile or Not”
Ali shares her New Year’s resolutions and talks about a few miscellaneous things including shows she’s been watching and upcoming revivals she’s looking forward to in 2021. Afterward, she shares a brand new short story she wrote called “Smile or Not.”
Inside Out + “An Emotional First Date”
Ali discusses the brilliant Pixar movie, Inside Out, directed by Pete Docter, praising the imaginative concept and emotional storytelling that make it one of the best Pixar films. Afterward, she shares an Inside Outstory she wrote called “An Emotional First Date.”
The Final Season of BoJack Horseman + “Nothing Unsaid”
Ali discusses the last season of BoJack Horseman, sharing her thoughts on the final arcs for BoJack, Diane, Princess Carolyn, Todd and Mr. Peanutbutter. She also talks about the brilliant penultimate episode, “The View From Halfway Down,” sharing a few behind-the-scene tidbits along the way, and she praises the series finale, “Nice While It Lasted,” as a wonderful send-off to this exceptional show. Afterward, she shares a BoJack Horseman story she wrote to coincide with the final season called “Nothing Unsaid.”
Videos/articles mentioned:
- I was in a Netflix show!
- Just Around
- An Oral History of How BoJack Horseman Almost Killed BoJack Horseman
- How BoJack Horseman Got Made
Be sure to also check out Episode 4 — BoJack Horseman + “Temporarily Forget.”
“Here’s What It’s Like”
Ali shares a new short story she wrote called “Here’s What It’s Like” for this special bonus episode.