1.22: Looking Back
Season 1 of VALENCE is DONE! We DID IT! But just like when we release the first episode of VALENCE, we feel . . . weird. In this episode of Scoring Magic, we talk wrapping the season, we …
1.21: F**** Energy
It's a very NSFW one, pals! And also, it's got VALENCE S1E11 spoilers, so make sure you listen to that first! In this episode, I talk to Josh Rubino (Liam) and John Westover (Nico) about …
1.20: Oops All Bloops!
These last few episodes of VALENCE have been rough, so we decided to share one of the best things about making VALENCE: our goofy actors. Enjoy this …
#PodcastBlackout
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Mid-Season Hiatus Announcement
Scoring Magic is on a brief hiatus, with an exciting episode coming soon. So why not take this time to listen to what Scoring Magic is all about--VALENCE--on this, the day of our Hug …
1.19: The Benefits of Disney
We've mentioned before that episode 7 of VALENCE was written in Walt Disney World, and you may have noticed some extra credits in that episode. Join Wil and Anne, and special …
1.18: Collaboration, Part 2
So, create is feels good. Collaboration is feels good! Friends is feels good! But what happens when miscommunications means that isn't feels good? …
1.17: Writing Episode 4
In this episode, Wil talks about writing episode 4 of VALENCE. Content warning: This episode discusses suicidal ideation, abuse, and PTSD in depth. …
1.16: Mini Episode 2: Take Selection
It's time to select takes. So, let's talk about time . . . and how sometimes we're not great with it. About Scoring Magic - Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can …
1.15: Mini Episode 1: Cast Bonding
Listen to the full episode for a surprise ;)
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1.14: Check-In 2
Hi. The first episode of VALENCE is out. And Wil feels weird. But mostly, Wil feels really thankful.
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1.13: We Hecked Up
Y'all, we messed up. We promised you a documentary of our highs and lows, so it's time to talk lows.
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Coming Soon: VALENCE
Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. Visit Trudon Circle, an art mecca turned tourist trap …
1.12: Live Table Reads
We're RECORDING, folks! In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of having your cast record together versus just asynchronously. Buckle up …
1.11: Social Media is Scary! (But Necessary!)
Sometimes you're a social media grandma. And that's okay. Like everything with Hug House, our first step in finalizing our social media strategy was to identify our shortcomings and reach …
1.10: We Wrote the Finale
We did it. We wrote the finale. The finale is written for season 1, and we did that, and we're the ones who wrote it, and we did it. But like . . . not without panicking a little. A lot. …
1.9: Check-In 1
It's high time we checked in with our progress, but also ourselves. How are we feeling? Well, um . . . FUGUE STATE! FUGUE STATE! FUGUE STATE!
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1.8: Balancing Responsibilities
It's time for Wil to explain some of her overworking crimes. This week, take a dive into what Wil's daily workload looks like, how she's learned to manage it, and the BIG life change that's …
1.7: Money, Please!
As the Hug House team's Indiegogo for season 1 of VALENCE winds down, Anne brings you sage knowledge about how money works. No, don't run away! We know--money is super scary. But it's also …
1.6: The Casting Process
Last episode, we told you about our casting call. This episode, we're going to talk about what happened when we started listening to …
1.5: Casting Calls
When you make something with a cast, you have to . . . cast it. And when you cast something, you have to make a casting call. This week, hear about how Hug House went about …
1.4: Writing Someone Else's Characters
So. We've got our producer. We've got our story bible and all our plans set. But now it's time to start writing--which means it's time for Katie to start writing for …
1.3: Meet Our Producer
We've found our producer for VALENCE, and we couldn't be happier. This week, listen to how we made the decision, how we reached out to …
1.2: Collaboration
We're taught so often that art is a solitary practice. We're taught artists are introverts, sole creators of their work, and that the …
1.1: Create Is Feels Good
CW: Discussions of burnout, vague discussions of mental health issues
There's a difference between business and creative work, no …
Coming June 22nd: Scoring Magic
"Create is feels good."
Scoring Magic is a documentary about three friends making a fiction podcast together. Starting June 22nd, we'll be sharing our process every other …
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