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 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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Ep 21 - Getting Back In Sync

Ever watch a show where the video and audio don’t match up? It throws everything off—until you reboot the system and suddenly… it clicks. That kind of misalignment doesn’t just happen on screen. It happens in our...
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Ep 20 - Spinning Too Many Plates

You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. If you’re a video creator, storyteller, or creative juggling a dozen tasks at once—editing, invoicing, chasing clients, learning new gear, posting reels while rendering...
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Ep 19 - What Ladder Are You On?

In this episode, Paul asks a question most creatives never stop to consider: What ladder are you climbing? Whether you’re just getting started or eyeing your next big move, the kind of ladder you choose—and how high...
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Ep 18 - The Marshmallow Mindset

Ever wonder why some creators stand out while others get overlooked? In this episode, Paul shares The Marshmallow Mindset—a powerful metaphor for how video creators (and all creatives) can take something simple and...
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