

The Smarter Artist Show
Sterling & Stone
Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant, and David W. Wright—the trio behind the legendary Self-Publishing Podcast—are back. But the world of storytelling has changed, and so have they.It's the same three voices you know, talking about the craft and commerce of storytelling — from the work we're creating to the TV and movies we can't stop thinking about. Shop talk for artists playing the long game in a creative world that never slows down.If you've been here since the early days, welcome back.If you're new, pull up a chair.You're listening to The Smarter Artist Show.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 1h
The Smarter Artist Show: Episode 1 - The Band is Back Together!
A reunited trio laughs about why they came back and who ended up running the show. They map how self-publishing shifted and why old tactics no longer work. The conversation explores pivots toward IP, film and TV, and using platforms as creative North Stars. Each shares a standout recommendation and teases new weekly bits, all wrapped in nostalgic stories and practical promise for smarter artists.

Dec 24, 2019 • 57min
SSP095_Sterling_and_Stone_2019_Year-in-Review.mp3
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Dec 18, 2019 • 56min
SSP094_Savannah_Bananas_pt._2_with_Jesse_Cole.mp3
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Dec 11, 2019 • 55min
SSP093_Fiction_Formula_Launch_Party.mp3
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Dec 4, 2019 • 36min
SSP092_Our_First_Stories.mp3
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Nov 26, 2019 • 60min
SSP091_Analyzing_You_Were_Never_Really_Here_SPOILERS.mp3
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Nov 20, 2019 • 54min
SSP090_Savannah_Bananas.mp3
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Nov 13, 2019 • 46min
SSP089_Analyzing_Living_With_Yourself_SPOILERS.mp3
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Nov 6, 2019 • 59min
SSP088_Steal_This_with_Bonnie_and_Joel.mp3
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Oct 23, 2019 • 39min
SSP086_Whos_The_Main_Character.mp3
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