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.

The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: Roger Corman • Women in Cages • Member Bonus

Women in Cages • Member Bonus

We return to our member bonus series celebrating the works of Roger Corman. This month, our members voted on Gerardo “Gerry” de León’s 1971 women in prison sexploitation film Women in Cages.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: People Hunting People • The Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game

We kick off our People Hunting People series with the film that’s the first to take on the famous short story by Richard Connell – it’s Irving Pichel’s and Ernest B. Schoedsack’s 1932 adaptation The Most Dangerous Game.

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The Hidden Storm of ADHD: Emotional Dysregulation & RSD

Emotional dysregulation is one of ADHD’s most disruptive and misunderstood challenges, causing intense emotional reactions that can derail relationships, productivity, and self-esteem. This week, Nikki and Pete explore the science behind these emotional storms and share practical strategies to regain balance and resilience.

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The Next Reel • Season 14 • Series: David Fincher • Mank

Mank

We return to our David Fincher series to discuss his 2020 look at Old Hollywood, politics, and the behind-the-scenes story of the writing of Citizen Kane, whether it’s true or not. It’s the film he made based on his dad’s screenplay, Mank.

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