In episode 6 of The Death of Character, host Dylan Cooper brings on his co-podcast editor Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes to deep dive into how motivation molds character archetypes and shifts storylines in drastic ways. Going back in time to influential Shakespeare classics and forward to the moral questions posed in shows like “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead,” they worm their way into the minds of some of the most important characters that have shaped our media.
The Death of Character Episode 6: Motivation
May 21, 2026
About the Contributors
Dylan Cooper, Podcast Editor
Dylan Cooper is in his second semester at The Oak Leaf and delving headfirst into multimedia production and management. He has taken on the role of podcast editor alongside Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and plans to overhaul the media side of the newsroom to welcome new voices and produce more content. He can also be found writing articles for both The Oak Leaf and The Community Voice, where he works in his free time. When not publishing work or combing his impressive mustache, he can be found running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other Oak Leaf staff members or worldbuilding for other D&D games.
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Senior Podcast Editor
Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes is a senior podcast editor and writer in his fourth semester at The Oak Leaf. This semester, Kevin aims to work with his new podcast editor, Dylan, to streamline the podcasting department. He also works at The Community Voice in Rohnert Park to round out his skills and gain experience in the field. He has a wide set of interests, ranging from video games, fashion, crafts and politics, which fuels his passion to cover anything and everything.