Living the Braveheart Life: A Conversation with Randall Wallace

Learn how to live the Braveheart life with Braveheart writer Randall Wallace, the Oscar®-nominated creative force behind the epic storytelling of such critical and box-office hit movies as BRAVEHEART, WE WERE SOLDIERS, PEARL HARBOR, SECRETARIAT, and HEAVEN IS FOR REAL.
Randall talks to Simply Scottish podcast host Andrew McDiarmid about the trip to Scotland that inspired him to write Braveheart, how he became a master storyteller, and how all of us can live out the Braveheart qualities of warrior, teacher, and even outlaw!
Randall's latest book, LIVING THE BRAVEHEART LIFE, chronicles the journey that led him to the famous Scottish warrior and how telling the story of William Wallace changed the direction of his life and career-from that surprising first moment in Edinburgh, Scotland, to selling the script to a major Hollywood studio. Order the book here: www.thomasnelson.com/?q=Randa...
Simply Scottish is the long-running podcast of Scottish music and culture. Originally a radio show airing in North America and Australia, the podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Find more episodes and learn more at www.simplyscottish.com.
Andrew McDiarmid is a writer and podcaster. In addition to hosting Simply Scottish, Andrew is a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, where he works on technology, education, and culture. His writing has appeared in the New York Post, Daily Wire, San Francisco Chronicle, The American Spectator, and elsewhere. Find more of his work at www.andrewmcdiarmid.org.
Opening and closing music performed by ‪@CamAsh‬.
Editing by Tyler Hanson: www.firelandfilmworks.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introducing Randall Wallace
1:24 How Braveheart Impacted Andrew
3:25 How Randall Discovered William Wallace
6:57 Navigating Fact and Legend to Tell Wallace's Story
11:59 Becoming a Master Storyteller
15:10 Telling Stories of Fathers and Warriors
21:20 The Relationship Between Director and Writer
23:52 From Directing Barnyard Animals to Directing Movies!
28:27 Why Randall Wrote Living the Braveheart Life
32:48 The Difference Between Friends and Mentors
42:41 Defining Freedom and Living in Freedom
51:31 God as the Master Storyteller
52:13 Randall's Current and Future Projects
54:10 Closing and Credits

[@Shannonbatson]

We are creative, spiritual beings - great interview!

[@Andrew_McDiarmid]

Thanks, Shannon! Glad you enjoyed it! For more of my work on technology, visit www.andrewmcdiarmid.org.

[@elmawallace5322]

According to my brother, William Wallace III, we are descendants of William Wallace. Randall? When I heard you say you lived in Tennessee I knew then that we are related my mother and father were born in Tennessee. I sent my DNA into CRI genetics, and it states that my ancestors are from Ireland and Scotland. Loved hearing you talk about all of this. Whoa really got to me.

[@Andrew_McDiarmid]

Glad you enjoyed the conversation Elma! Sounds like you've got some good Scottish blood! I think you'll enjoy my Scottish podcast. Find other episodes anywhere podcasts are found or at simplyscottish.com.

[@elmawallace5322]

@@Andrew_McDiarmid thank you I will definitely check this out.

[@charlesweinberg9511]

Run you may live, but I can’t run and I am tired of lying to myself!

[@krisopen59]

Thank you, I loved this. Can you say again the name of the singer and song at the beginning of the podcast? (Not @camash though he is great too!)

[@Andrew_McDiarmid]

Hi Kristen! Glad you enjoyed the interview! Are you talking about the songs I included in the audio podcast version of this interview? In Part 1 of the audio version of the interview, I include two songs from American singer Elaine Meyer. She doesn't have much available online right now, but if you want to connect with her, let me know and I can give you details. You can reach me directly via simplyscottish.com. Thanks!

[@ormimedia]

Can't believe you didn't ask him about Resurrection film that he's working on with Mel Gibson

[@Andrew_McDiarmid]

Hi, and thanks for your comment. You’re right! I should have asked about that! Perhaps in another interview I will!