You Gotta Hear This! A Podcast for Video Creators & Storytellers

You Gotta Hear This! A Podcast for Video Creators & Storytellers

Hosted by: Paul Steven Forrest

You Gotta Hear This! is the go-to podcast for video creators who want to master the art of storytelling. Hosted by writer, director, and creative coach Paul Steven Forrest, each episode dives into practical...

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Ep 33 - Move The Needle: Why Good Isn't Good Enough Anymore

Every creative project either moves the needle… or it doesn’t. In this episode, we’re talking about what that really means for video creators and storytellers who want to play in the big leagues. Because here’s the...
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Ep 32 - How To Use The 5 Senses: Make Your Stories Felt. Not Just Seen

Some stories are watched. The best stories are experienced. In this episode, we’ll unpack how to use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to pull your audience beyond the screen and into the moment. When you tap into...
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Ep 31 - Creative Wins MIndset: Shift How You Think, Elevate What You Create

Some of the biggest creative wins don’t happen on set. They happen at 2 AM — staring at an edit that isn’t working and asking yourself, “Okay… now what?” This episode digs into what a real creative mindset looks like...
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Ep 30 - 10 Steps to Wow! From Average to Unforgettable

What separates a good video from a great one? In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest shares 10 practical steps to help you transform your creative process and take your videos from average to unforgettable. Whether...
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Ep 29 - The Power of Wow! Why Average Doesn't Win Anymore

Most people settle for average—and wonder why their work doesn’t stand out. The truth is: average never wins. Not in sports, not in business, and definitely not in the creative world. In this episode, Paul Steven...
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Ep 28 - Murphy Isn't Always Right

What do you do when things go wrong on set, in the edit bay, or in life? Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” But here’s the truth: Murphy isn’t always right. In this episode, Paul Steven...
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Ep 27 - Unlock Your Creative Superpower

Every great creator has something that sets them apart. Call it your superpower. It’s not just talent—it’s the unique strength, motivator, or perspective you bring to the table that others can’t duplicate. In this...
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Ep 26 - Your 3 Stage Flight Plan

Every great story—and every great creative career—needs a flight plan. Without one, you’re just circling the runway or shooting straight up only to crash back down. In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest lays out a...
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Ep 25 - See It, Say It, Sow It, Show It.

In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest unpacks a creative framework that will change the way you think about storytelling. Great stories don’t just happen—they move through a process. See It, Say It, Sow It, Show It is...
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Ep 24 - Save The Best For Last

On a hot summer night, nothing beats an ice cream cone. But one little shop in my neighborhood did something unforgettable—they hid a malted milk ball at the bottom of every cone. That tiny surprise left a lasting...
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Ep 23 - Hey, It's Your Move!

In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, Paul reminds video creators that in both life and storytelling—you can’t just stand still. Every creative career is built on making moves. The question is: What kind of move...
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Ep 22 - Update Required

Ever ignored a software update on your phone or laptop—thinking everything would keep working just fine until suddenly, it didn’t? Maybe your apps started crashing. Your screen froze. Or things just felt......
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