Two Guys Making a TV Show

In today's episode, Pat and Jeff talk story. Given that we've had some excellent conversations about audience building, and given some handy advice on engagement, we've taken the opportunity to revisit the story beats of the pilot. We toss around some ideas and settle on a new method for telling the story that feels both simpler and more urgent than in the past. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

On today's episode, Pat and Jeff discuss what it would mean to build an audience. With so many different methods to choose from, what type of audience are we after and how do we know we're choosing the most appropriate path? Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In today's episode, Pat and Jeff talk about what is it that has studio execs get interested in a show - based on an excellent (and gracious) conversation with a former head of a major media company. Tidbit: if you haven't joined Lunchclub, it's worth it. You never know who you may meet, or who you may be introduced to based on a conversation you have. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode, Jeff asks Patrick the question: who are you as a writer? Given this question has come up in our networking conversations we spend some time talking about a writer's voice and how it relates to our current phase of getting a show packaged and sold. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode Pat and Jeff talk about next steps post-sizzle release. They discuss the overall strategy, namely around fundraising and key hires to make. Later they discuss the incentives streamers may inadvertently set when releasing a major feature both online and in theaters simultaneously, with a clear window of when the movie will become free with a subscription. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In today's episode Pat and Jeff discuss what they've learned over the past few weeks of conversations with people in and around the Austin media scene. They then discuss what could build an ecosystem for film in Austin and begin to discuss what that may look like in terms of a start-up incubator model. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode Pat and Jeff talk about the last remaining piece of the sizzle: the VFX work. In it, they dig into the world of 'Ro in order to get a better idea of what the technology (that they're using VFX to represent) looks and feels like. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In today's episode, Pat and Jeff think big. What has prevented Austin from being the next big film town? And what are the things that could kickstart a wave of filmmaking here on the scale of Hollywood? Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

On this episode, taking stock of where they're at, Pat and Jeff spend time aligning again on strategy. Later they discuss the beginnings of what it takes to look for show runners, especially the fun "research" task of thinking of all the shows we've loved to watch. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode Pat and Jeff talk about the experience of filming the sizzle, the level of talent involved from both the cast and crew, lessons learned for next time and what this production positions as moving forward. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode Pat and Jeff put a button on the items they want to address prior to the shoot. It involves changing the setting of the story, finalizing thoughts on some shots and discussing wardrobe and color choices.... especially because the forecast is for non-stop rain all week! Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

On today's episode Pat and Jeff talk about expanded character arcs for Sal and Amy and later discuss the role of color and how it may play out with costuming and lighting during the sizzle. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode, Pat and Jeff talk about the logistics after casting and the translation from script to screen: what to pay attention to, where we see some gaps and what we can do to address them. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode, Pat and Jeff dive right in to the casting process, where we are in it and our thoughts on how to move forward. Later they discuss the underlying purpose to the show in light of a message they received out of the casting process. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode, Pat and Jeff get some clarity on what strategy we have for after the sizzle, reaffirming the purpose of why we're making the show. Later, we discuss what exactly we need to do in order to attract the ideal show runner. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode, Pat and Jeff talk about their takeaways from the previous week's two table reads. (Hint: they were fantastic). Later they discuss the immediate next steps for the audition process, legal set up and more. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

In this episode we discuss setting up an entity for the show and later talk about what our focus should be on once we finish the initial set up. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

Pat and Jeff discuss budgeting for the teaser highlighting the expenses necessary for a quality and safe production from development through post. They then discuss what goes into valuing a television show and how that valuation might be affected. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

On our third episode, Pat and Jeff clarify a particular character, Amy, that showed up a bit muddled in a draft of the show bible. They then discuss the purpose of a teaser and the different tactics to consider when deciding on developing the teaser while holding the end goal in mind: having an exit with a major streaming service. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

On our second episode, Pat and Jeff discuss the elements of world building drawing upon their favorite shows for inspiration. They discuss the ins and outs of networking with investors and what it is to act as stewards for that investment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support

Patrick and Jeff are two guys making a tv show. They've developed a pilot, drafted a series bible and are talking about the process that got them here, and the tactics they're taking to push the ball forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twoguysmakingatvshow/support