Terrific Specs

Pat C. reads a script for the FX show Sons of Anarchy.

Ryan T. returns to pitch a script for the FX anti-hero drama Justified to an assistant at FX.

Satan reads a script for The Ellen DeGeneres show, which is being re-launched in Hell as the Hellen DeGenerate show. Masks off, everyone! #RealThreatNotaJoke

Satan reads a game-changing spec script for "The Baby-Sitters' Club".

Aspiring Hellywood writer Vance (@thisisvance on Instagram, @IsThatVance on Twitter) joins Pat and Satan on the podcast after falling through a portal to hell. Vance reads a spec script for Grey's Anatomy and shares some of his goals as a writer.  Listen to Vance's podcast, "Boy's Watching Girls": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boys-watching-girls/id1499302360

The epic conclusion the modern, 2020 pandemic update of King Lear. #WhosPierre?

We're back, baby. Pat reads Act 4 of the modern King Lear to newly minted honorary co-host, the fiery joker himself, Satan.

Satan joins Pat C for a reading of Act 3 of Pat C's modern pandemic adaption of King Lear.  Also, Ryan T. and Princess Di stop by. 

Satan returns to listen to Pat C read Act 2 of King Lear, and some special guests pop in from Heaven.

They say Shakespeare wrote his best works, like King Lear, while in quarantine during a pandemic. So, stuck in hellter-shelter in place in Hell, Pat C. has written a modern riff on King Lear. Pat reads Act 1 of this pandemic play to special guest, the fiery joker himself, Satan.

El Diablo Cody joins Pat for another Hellywood edition of the Terrific Specs Podcast. This acclaimed screenwriter shares a script for the late Showtime series United States of Tara.

Satan joins Pat C. in hell to read a script for the CBS drama "God Friended Me". Pat provides some useful notes to help Satan develop the script in Hellywood.

Pat C's in hell, but that won't stop him from the writing life (#amwriting), so he shares a spec script for an episode of Pushing Daisies with the devil (or is it demon?) assigned to torture him, Face-Fuck Death-Cuck. Stay through the end for a special, devilish surprise.

Ryan T. welcomes pay-to-play newcomer and AD-man Dan Droper to his office and reads a script for a Riverdale-ized version of Dennis the Menace called "Menacetown".

A reading from Pat C's (RIP) Vikings funeral, featuring a spec script for the History Channel Show Vikings. Ryan T. has some notes to interrupt the funeral.

Lev C, aka the Olive Garden Strangler, returns to the pod to read a spec script episode of Family Guy. Other conversation topics include Ryan's life as a roided-out stripper and Pat's hospice nurse. Follow us on instagram @terrificspecspodcast, and leave us a five-star review to get a shoutout on a future episode!

Charles is back with a spec script he wrote for Hulu's "Shrill", which turns out was originally based off a novel he wrote. Other discussions include Pat C's illness, Ryan T's union busting, and Italians. With shout outs to the following folks who left us 5-star reviews! The News Where They Are (@newswherepod) Episode One Podcast (@episodeonepod) A Necessary Evil Podcast (@anecessaryevilpodcast) Sub, rate, and review our podcast with 5 stars to get a shout out on the podcast!

Glendale screenwriter Charles (Robert Flanagan) shares his original spec script for "Black Mirror", which was stolen by Charlie Booker. Also: Pat C. owes Ryan T. an apology for questioning the relevance of syphilis to the social discourse, and Ryan T. has to break the union forming at his 10-Gallon Hat Factory. With shout outs to five-star reviews from: -The Misery Machine Podcast (@miserymachinepodcast) - Amish Games (???) - Full-Bodied Crime (@fb_crimepodcast) Follow those folks on instagram, and leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts to get a shout-out!

Ryan T. takes Pat C. and his other employees out to a business lunch, where their server Eric (Eric Packer) pitches them a spec script episode for "Dog with a Blog."

Old-timer with valor of steel Jamie P drops by the agency to read a spec script for "The Office".   Other discussion includes Ryan T.'s new "lib-triggering" stand-up persona and Pat C.'s work with Obama on finding financiers for "Making a Murder".   We also shout out some five-star reviews from these Insta followers:   Angi Bell (@just_angi) of the That Was Shitty Podcast (@thatwasshittypodcast) Put This On Your Playlist (@ptoyppodcast) Dead Academy Podcast (@deadacademypodcast)  

Ryan and Pat's former assistant T'aaron (Russell Goldman) returns to share his love for the sea in the form of a The Suite Life on Deck spec script. Follow Russell on Twitter (@russelltweetz) and Instagram (@russell_goldman)! Other discussion includes Ryan's 10-gallon hat business exploits and a new producer for Pat's Making a Murder spec script (Episode 60). We also shout out five-star reviews from... Bad Rad Movies Podcast (@badradmoviespodcast ) Your New Best Friends Podcast (@ynbf_podcast ) You can't fuck the sea.

Ryan T. reads a spec script for the classic sitcom Mad Men. Other discussion includes: Ryan T.'s 10-Gallon Hat business that's staffed by stray raccoons, Ryan T. selling his "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" spec script without Pat's help, and the possibility of producing Pat C.'s "Making a Murder" spec script. Shout outs to the following folks for giving us 5-star reviews! Listen to their shows (and follow them on Instagram)! The Rob and Slim Show (@robandslim ) Ghost Geeks Roadshow (@ghostgeeksroadshow ) Did You Lock the Door? (@lockthedoorpod )

Pat C. reads a spec script for a true crime documentary, and you should probably feel bad for listening to it. Other Discussion includes Ryan's new Ten-Gallon Hat business and factory, which he is running with Rocky Raccoon out of the agents' bathroom. We also do some shout outs to the following folks who gave us five-star reviews. Sub to their podcasts (and follow them on Instagram)! Shamecast (@shamecast_official) Trashed Talk Podcast (@trashedtalkpodcast) Based on True Events Podcast (@basedontrueeventspodcast) – who should be extra happy that Rocky the Hot Sex Raccoon features heavily in this episode.

Ryan T. shares an awareness boosting spec script for the new Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.   Other discussions include the end of Pat C.'s reign as Joker and Ryan and Pat's attempts to keep their New Year's Resolutions.   We also shout out some five star reviews we received recently from Corey (from Podcasting After Dark), Melissa aka The Mime (from The Chi Guys podcast), and our friends at the Grim Podcast.

Ryan T. introduces Pat C. as Joker. They talk about Joker's attempts to live a life of chaos and crime. Then, Joker performs a spec late night show, with some special guests.

Pat C. and Ryan T. invite the McElroy brothers on the pod to do a spec script podcast episode of My Brother, My Brother and Me – or, rather, His Brother, His Brother and Him, and Also We're Here.

Ryan T. and Pat C. share some of their creative new year's resolutions and writing tips for 2020. Then, rich New Englander Kieran Chamberlain (Dan Discenza) shares a spec script for Succession, a show he has seen.

Pat C. and Ryan T.'s old assistant Tearin' (Russell Goldman) briefly returns to read an Oedipal spec script for HBO's Mrs. Fletcher before dying again. Luckily, HBO Max (also Russell Goldman) drops by to finish reading the spec script. Horny new year! Follow Russell on twitter at @russelltweetz!

Baby Yoda much? Lol, right? It's time for The Mandalorian! Newly minted High-T Ryan T reads a spec script for the Mandalorian that takes this Disney+ show in exciting old directions. Back to the future of streaming, friends! Also Ryan T throws Pat through some windows.

Pat C.'s out of juvie and has a spec for Jack Ryan in hand. After discussing some screenwriting tips and Ryan's musical past, Pat reads Ryan the Jack Ryan spec script. God bless the CIA.

For the one-year anniversary of the podcast that kicked off Ryan T. and Pat C.'s creative partnership, the writer-agent duo releases the audio of Ryan T.'s closing arguments in defense of Pat at his juvie trial.

Pat C calls Ryan from juvie so they can intro the audio they recorded at Pat's trial. Pat cross-examines a key witness in the trial with a spec script for Law and Order.

Pat and Ryan have to prepare closing argument's for Pat's trial (which isn't going well), but that doesn't stop them from having a normal Hollywood meeting and dispensing some TV writing advice and notes. Pat reads a spec script for House, and they discuss selling it to Disney+. Hope Pat doesn't end up in juvey!

Ryan T. and Pat C. meet to discuss life updates and what they're working on, and Ryan T. shares some additional Pudcast porn parodies he's working on for Brazzers. Then, Pat C. takes some time away from his recent legal troubles to read a spec script for the Starz drama "Power" – with a bit of a groovy twist.

Ryan T. has a great opportunity to build some original content for Brazzers' new Pudcast network, and so he runs some of his ideas past his agent Pat C.

Pat and Ryan debrief on their newest clients and what's been happening in their lives. (Will Ryan's pup-play union be recognized? Will Pat ever get over that pot addiction?) Then, Pat reads a spec script for Amazon Prime's new show, "Modern Love", which is adapted from a New York Times column of the same name.

Ryan and Pat's discussion of Pat's latest issues is interrupted by an unplanned guest, Lev C., who may or may not be on the lamb. Lev happens to be looking for a new writing gig, so he shares his spec for Married... with Children.

Ryan T. gets on Stumptown train early with a spec script sure to land him in the writers room for season 2. Ryan reads his spec for the show, revealing a surprising emotional arc featuring a character from Americana who has ascended to icon status. We also catch up on Pat's new hobby and Ryan's other recent projects.

Lots of people ask us how we write the amazing spec scripts on our show. We're happy to answer that question today. You've heard the Script Notes version of how to write a movie, but it's time for a new paradigm. Pat explains a new way to think of telling a scripted story, with (unwelcome) notes from Ryan T. Forget everything you think you know about act structures, the inciting incident, and coherent storytelling. Here's how you write a movie or TV show.

Ryan T. completes the modern tragedy known as "Jackass" with a harrowing spec script.

Pat C. reads a very accurate spec script written for Amazon's "The Boys."

Ryan T., Pat C., and guest host Sarah C. are joined by an Everyman and his Ghostwriter (Matt V. and Quinn Celine Francis). Matt shares a spec script he had Quinn write as a "brother" show to a Hulu original.

Sarah C. and Johnny Z are back in the office to pitch an original film. A great listen for writers who want a peak behind the curtain of the pitching process for feature films. After the pitch, the group plays "Guess the Pitch" based on a listener suggested pitch that Ryan T. wrote a script for.

Our long lost clients Sarah C. and Johnny Z. return for an impromptu SPEC OFF. Johnny and Sarah each read an episode of Elizabeth Warren's favorite show, "Ballers."

Pat C. and Ryan T. discuss their experiences going to a "Voluntary Memory Wipe Support Group" for help after their recent voluntary memory wipes. They speak fondly of the many friendly folks they've met there, and it appears love may even be in the air. Then, Pat C. shares a spec script written for the modern classic "Two and a Half Men."

We're still in the middle of our Spec-Off, and it's Ryan T's turn to hit us with a sick spec script for "Everybody *mumbles* Love *mumbles* Raymond". Whose spec script did you like more in the spec-off? Let us know on Instagram @terrificspecspodcast!

Oh baby, we have a Spec Off on our hands – back-to-back episodes where these aspiring writers try to craft the best spec script for the same TV show. Pat C kicks off the Spec-Off with a script for "Everybody Loves Raymond", and Ryan T. certainly has his work cut out for him.  Two spec scripts enter, no one leaves. Also, Pat and Ryan are normal now, thanks to some sci-fi medical wizardry. They've never even heard of a yogurt cult, much less run one. 

The Ryangar cult has finally grown too big, and Pat C. and Ryan T. find themselves under siege by the FBI. Yet, though they are cultists who will likely die at the government's hands this day, they are still aspiring writers and Hollywood agents. So, Ryan reads a spec script he wrote for what by all accounts appears to be an episode of The Simpsons.

Ryangar discusses his cult's new doctors and their efforts to help his presidential campaign. Pat tries to guess the listener-submitted pitch that spurred Ryan's latest script.   Hit us up on Instagram at @terrificspecspodcast if you have a pitch you'd like to see turned into a script!

Ryangar welcomes Pat to the flock as a loyal enforcer. After receiving a Yog-Name, Pat reads Ryangar a very speculative spec script for Amazon's sort-of-upcoming Lord of the Rings show.

Pat reads Ryan the first submission they've received at through their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/terrificspecspodcast/) call for submissions. Pat wrote a scene based off the pitch, and Ryan has to guess what the pitch was. We also learn a little more about Ryan's flock and their latest efforts.