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.
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Dr. Philip Agrios reveals how to break free from self-sabotaging patterns during divorce, helping you recognize hidden behaviors that drive up legal costs and derail settlements—plus practical strategies to stay focused in court.
Loki steals the spotlight—again—turning a nonsensical jailbreak into some of the most fun minutes of Thor: The Dark World. Come for the Captain America gag, stay for the Jane Foster slap.
Aliza Kline has spent her life building communities that help people find belonging—from the living waters of ritual to the warmth of a Friday night table. But when the work no longer needs her, she discovers that legacy isn’t what you leave behind—it’s what you let keep growing without you.
We’re living in a world where the meaning of “diagnosis” is applied to a TikTok or a 15-minute doctor visit. Somehow we’re still missing people who’ve been struggling for decades. Dr. Amie DeHarpporte breaks down why we’re both over-diagnosing and under-diagnosing ADHD at the same time.
We continue our Seven Samurai Family series with a Roger Corman-produced sci-fi that fits the Seven Samurai bill while also cashing in on the Star Wars fever—it’s Jimmy T. Murakami’s Battle Beyond the Stars.
Three parents at completely different stages—newborn chaos, teenage hostage negotiations, and adult children who’ve achieved independence except financially—tackle the parenting questions nobody warns you about. It’s thoughtful, emotional, and funny, because raising humans means getting raised right back, and none of us know what we’re doing.
We walk through how divorcing couples can safely separate their digital lives—from shared photos and smart home access to streaming services and password management—while avoiding common tech pitfalls during separation.
Odin readies Asgard for war, Thor asks how he’s any different from Malekith, and Loki finally drops the illusion to show his grief. These five minutes could have been the film’s heart—so why do they feel like missed opportunities?
What happens when Google Docs, social media, and AI paranoia collide with sketch comedy, sperm redistribution, and a giant squid? This episode of Craft and Chaos proves that the only defense against the algorithm is pure, unfiltered weird.
What’s the best way to learn and stay consistent in your fitness journey—hands-on training, online coaching, or going solo with a program? Pete and Srdjan unpack the real trade-offs and share how to choose the path that fits your goals right now.