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 38 - The Hidden Power of Wonder: Double Down On What Works

In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, we continue our Wonder Series with a powerful creative shift: learning to see what’s already working in your process—and doubling down on it. Most creators spend their energy...
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Ep 37 - Living With Wonder: One Question That Changes Everything

In this episode, we continue the Wonder Series and explore the single question that can change how you see your work, your world, and the stories you choose to tell. Wonder isn’t just something you feel — it’s a...
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Ep 36 - Living With Wonder: The Art of Seeing Before You Shoot

In this episode, Paul explores a creative superpower that separates average shooters from unforgettable storytellers: the ability to see before you shoot. This is the discipline of slowing down, noticing details,...
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Ep 35 - The Power of Wonder: The Secret Ingredient in Every Great Story

In this episode, Paul explores what every great creator knows: wonder is the secret ingredient that turns a simple story into something unforgettable. Wonder draws you in. It expands your imagination. It keeps you...
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Ep 34 - Your Next Level of Wow! When Good Isn't Good Enough

Every creative hits a ceiling — that moment when “good” just doesn’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Paul Steven Forrest unpacks what it means to chase your next level of Wow. He shares how to recognize the gap...
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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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