The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

Brad Meltzer - Novelist, Screenwriter, & Comic Book Author

Episode Summary

Brad Meltzer is an Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and host of his own TV Show on the History Channel. He is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction, Advice, Children’s Books, and even comic books, for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award. In his conversation with Ryan, Brad speaks on how the words “Sorry, kiddo” have helped provide motivation throughout his writing career. Brad also touches on his belief that regular people have the potential to make major changes on the planet, and how the best stories tell you something about yourself. Finally, the two discuss having the courage to admit what you love, and Brad tells an incredible story of chance that brought him back to a particular spot in New York City’s Penn Station.

Episode Notes

Brad Meltzer is an Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and host of his own TV Show on the History Channel. He is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction, Advice, Children’s Books, and even comic books, for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award.  In his conversation with Ryan, Brad speaks on how the words “Sorry, kiddo” have helped provide motivation throughout his writing career. Brad also touches on his belief that regular people have the potential to make major changes on the planet, and how the best stories tell you something about yourself.  Finally, the two discuss having the courage to admit what you love, and Brad tells an incredible story of chance that brought him back to a particular spot in New York City’s Penn Station.