The Gap Trap
August 20, 2026
Shame does its best work in the space between where you are and where you think you should be. Season 33 opens on the gap trap, and on the unimpressive little move that gets you out of it.
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.
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Shame does its best work in the space between where you are and where you think you should be. Season 33 opens on the gap trap, and on the unimpressive little move that gets you out of it.
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