

Fire Drill 090: "Gambler" - The Story Behind the Story
Aug 17, 2023
Armen Keteyian, co-writer of Billy Walters's "Gambler", discusses fact-checking and crafting storytelling in this Fire Drill podcast. They talk about researching and verifying information, co-writing techniques, and addressing misconstructions in the media. The podcast also covers Phil's reluctance to explore his betting habits and hiring powerful counsel. The importance of context is highlighted, followed by three ads/sponsors.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Fact-checking and Verifying Information
03:36 • 27min
Co-writing and Crafted Storytelling
30:17 • 9min
Discussion on the Measured Tone and Misconstruction of Information
39:46 • 5min
Phil's Reluctance and Hiring of Powerful Counsel
44:32 • 3min
The Importance of Context and Three Ads/Sponsors
47:48 • 3min