Meet Your Host

Pete Wright

Pete Wright is a podcaster, author, and co-founder of TruStory FM. He’s been behind a microphone for over thirty years and has logged thousands of episodes across three dozen shows covering film, ADHD, creative process, and the craft of storytelling. He spent fifteen years teaching graduate students and has consulted on brand communications for organizations ranging from global brands to one-person shops. His debut science fiction novella, Lattice, was published in 2026. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Pete has hosted as well as been a panelist on a number of episodes.
This page features episodes on which he has been a host.
See episodes where Pete has been a panelist right here.

Why Strength Sticks When Goals Don’t

What if the secret to lasting fitness isn’t hitting the next milestone but becoming the kind of person who never misses a workout? Pete and Srdjan break down the science of identity-based goals, share client stories, and answer your questions about strength, size, and building a healthier mindset.

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The Next Reel • Season 15 • Series: Golden Jubilee: 1975's Pioneering Visions in Global Cinema • Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon

We continue our Golden Jubilee: 1975’s Pioneering Visions in Global Cinema series with Sidney Lumet’s fantastic bank heist gone wrong, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino and John Cazale.

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TDW Minutes 46-50: Frigga’s Last Stand

The Dark Elves bring chaos to Asgard, and Frigga pays the ultimate price. Join Matthew and Pete as they unravel the beauty, heartbreak, and frustration packed into these five pivotal minutes of Thor: The Dark World.

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Dying to Cobble

What happens when you go viral and nothing changes? We talk about measuring success, forgetting your own lore, and villains with a carb addiction—plus, we end with a game that should never be played in public.

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The Next Reel • Season 15 • Series: Golden Jubilee: 1975's Pioneering Visions in Global Cinema • Deep Red (Profondo Rosso)

Deep Red (Profondo Rosso)

We continue our Golden Jubilee: 1975’s Pioneering Visions in Global Cinema series with Dario Argento’s Deep Red, aka Profondo Rosso, our first dip into Italian Giallo films.

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Time Confetti Sweep-Up

In our first bonus check-in, adulthood hits hard: Tommy’s arms don’t work, Pete’s crawlspace is raccoon property, and every eye doctor apparently moonlights as a prophet of doom. Welcome to your membership dollars at work.

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