Season 4: Episode 11 - The Devil Is In The Details

Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Daniel José Older as they explore the nuances of how details play a crucial role in storytelling and life. They touch on personal connections to the phrase, its impact, and the importance of recognizing the good and bad in every situation. Daniel shares his experiences as a writer and storyteller, emphasizing the significance of details in crafting narratives. Mario, Twenty, and Daniel explore the intricate relationship between heritage, wealth, and identity, particularly in the context of literature and art. They discuss the historical implications of colonialism and the responsibility of artists to acknowledge their past. The dialogue also delves into the importance of details in both art and life, cautioning against perfectionism while emphasizing the need for a balanced focus. The evolution of the phrase 'the devil's in the details' serves as a focal point, illustrating how language and meaning can shift over time, reflecting broader societal changes.
Daniel José Older, a lead story architect for Star Wars: The High Republic, is the New York Times best-selling author of the Young Adult urban fantasy series Outlaw Saints, the sci-fi adventure Flood City, and the monthly comic series The High Republic Adventures. His other books include the historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, The Book of Lost Saints, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars: Last Shot, and the Young Adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher, including Shadowshaper, which was named one of the best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine and one of Esquire’s 80 Books Every Person Should Read. He won the International Latino Book Award and has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, The World Fantasy Award, the Andre Norton Award, the Locus, and the Mythopoeic Award.
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