Storytellers Only
Dear Storyteller,
This podcast was born out of the journey of building Art of Storytelling, a young NYC-based production agency. Storytellers Only shares insights from that perspective—produced through live events, virtual discussions, and in-studio sessions—with help from my friend Jon Reyes, whose audio and event expertise brings it all to life. Each episode offers inspiration and reflection as we explore creative tech, emerging tools, and the culture shaping our work.
This is a space for creators and artists who are chasing ideas, telling stories, and pushing the boundaries of creativity—together.
Thanks for being here.
Signed,
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EP 54: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
43 min
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EP 53: Build Community
39 min
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EP 52: Figure It Out
46 min
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EP 51: Step by Step
Step by Step
40 min
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EP 50: Write Diary Entries
Write Diary Entries
44 min
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EP 49: Peaks and Valleys
Peaks and Valleys
51 min
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EP 48: Confidence Comes From Preparation
Confidence Comes From Preparation
42 min
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EP 47: Press Play
In this episode of REL & Friends, the rise of AI influencers, Andre 3000 needs to drop bars to make the label happy, and we profile Atlanta graffiti artist VAYNE
42 min
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EP 46: The Grit Don't Quit
In this episode of REL & Friends, Drake can't take his L, creatives leak Sora AI, holiday shopping recs...and more!
38 min
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EP 45: Is It Good or Is it Great?
In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Apple is developing new tools for creators, Coca-Cola's classic holiday commercial gets remixed by AI, and we pay tribute to Saafir
41 min
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EP 44: What Would Quincy Do?
In this episode of REL & Friends, Snoop & Dre are back in the studio, Sony is postponing firmware updates, and we celebrate LA's CBS Graffiti Crew
45 min
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EP 43: Eat Your L's
In this episode of REL & Friends, Tribe gets into the HOF, DJI drops a 3D camera and the LA art scene is taking over.
42 min
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EP 42: Real Dreams Scare You
In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute Ka, Benzino is working on a documentary about the 1995 Source Awards, Kaws is curating an exhibit at the Drawing Center and more!
30 min
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EP 41: Get The F*** Up Out My Way
In this episode of REL & Friends, Boots Riley has a new fil,, Blackmagic Design is opening Blackmagic RAW to other platforms, Stussy is opening up in NYC...and more!
40 min
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EP 40: Claim It!
In this episode of REL & Friends, Eve, The Lox & Mike Tyson walk into a bar, DJI drops the perfect drone for beginners, upgrade your MacBook Pro, and MLB drops Nike
40 min
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EP 39: Nobody Does What You Do
In this episode of REL & Friends, graffiti artist RAMS bombs NYC skyscrapers, DJI releases a new action camera, Nike has a new CEO and Lionsgate is jumping into the AI space
40 min
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Ep 38: Kill it in V2
In this episode of REL & Friends, we salute The Neptunes, we take a look at Canon's C80 camera, and we unpack Adobe's Firefly AI model.
36 min
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Ep. 37: Do You
In this episode of REL & Friends, RED drops their price of the Komodo-X, Eddie Huang pulls the curtain back on Vice, and Apple announces their new iPhone 16
31 min
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EP 36: Throw Your Darts
In this episode of REL & Friends, a legendary Hip Hop producer ghost-produces ringtones for iPhones, Jeff Staple celebrates 25 years in the game with the Staple flagship store, and the premiere of Sam and Jason Pollard's Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
31 min
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EP 35: Die Empty
In this episode of REL & Friends, Tyler the Creator Becomes an Old Head, Procreate CEO says the App Will NEVER Integrate AI, and PolarPro Releases New LightLeak Lenses
31 min
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Ep. 34: Post-Production's Technical Evolution, ...
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Mitch Chang, a Bay Area-based digital media producer
68 min
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Ep. 33: Photographing the Olympics, LaRussell B...
In this episode of REL & Friends, we learn about photographing the Olympics, Oakland legend Richie Rich pops out in LaRussell's Backyard, and why a 2017 MacBook should not be in your kit
33 min
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Ep. 32: A Cypher Reminiscing on TeamBackPack, D...
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist
61 min
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Ep. 31: AI vs The Music Industry, Canon's New E...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Ep. REL Tries Out Suno and Udio, Canon Announces The Canon EOS R1, and NASA Sends Missy Elliott to Venus
43 min
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Ep. 30: Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakla...
In this episode of REL & Friends, Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakland Wants Filmmakers to Come to Oakland, & Pusha T is Now Team Louis Vutton
47 min