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Join host Keith Reza and special guest Niya Palmer (writer/producer of She the People) as they pull back the curtain on creating bold comedy in today's political climate. They break down the challenges of TV production, the evolving role of AI in writing, and navigating Hollywood's hidden hierarchies—including how writing credits really work.   This candid conversation dives into the highs and lows of fast-paced showbiz, the power of authentic storytelling, and how social media impacts creativity and mental health. Niya shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, career advice for aspiring writers, and why empowerment matters in entertainment.   A must-listen for comedy fans, aspiring creators, and anyone curious about how hit shows get made!   Niya's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/niyapalmertrusty/  Takeaways

Hello Houston? We have a podcast! We are back this week to talk Ron Howard's Apollo 13. But, we did not undertake this mission alone. Journalist, critic, all around awesome person Jo Light joins us (from No Film School, Final Draft, and more). We take a look back at the 1990s, NASA, whitey, and much, much more as Apollo 13 docks on the analysis table. Join us now for our conversation!  

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes May 16, 2025 Episode #309 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:2:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #you 00:07:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #article #script 00:12:00 WORKSHOPS 00:16:00 QUOTE / BUH BYE  

Stephanie Bast was abandoned in Korea, adopted by Italians and raised in a town so small and white, someone asked: “How are you gonna understand her when she starts speaking?” Fiercely loved and protected, she was taught to fear “the other” while knowing “the other” was herself. She started to write comedy to heal a wound. Now she writes to heal others, creating characters who think they're not enough, desperate to prove they're worthy of being saved. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles and is currently ISA's Story Farm fellow, Roadmap's Diversity Fellow, studied at UCLA extension and placed as a Finalist for Austin Film Festival, Final Draft's Big Break, CineStory, PAGE and The Writers Lab winner. A Broadway and TV/Film actress in the time when presenting as Asian was a detriment, she has turned the pain of her race into a super power. Stephanie writes for everyone who's adopted. She writes for everyone who hates looking in the mirror. She writes for her children, so they may always love their eyes. In a pinch, Stephanie can perform a reverse vasectomy. See more about Stephanie here: https://www.networkisa.org/profile/stephanie-bast

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, Ryan Schlipp dives into the Green Bay Packers' final draft pick—John Williams, a cerebral and versatile offensive lineman out of Cincinnati. We explore what makes Williams a standout seventh-round selection, his transition from college left tackle to NFL interior lineman, and how his intelligence could fast-track his development. Ryan also gives detailed insight into the Packers' evolving coaching staff, from Sean Mannion and Luke Getsy to a strategic rebuild of the defensive coaching team. Plus, we touch on rookie minicamp takeaways, UDFA highlights, the Packers missing out on Ireland, and the impact of veterans like Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs on new draftees. Tune in for in-depth analysis, a few rants, and plenty of Green Bay optimism. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, Ryan Schlipp dives into the Green Bay Packers' final draft pick—John Williams, a cerebral and versatile offensive lineman out of Cincinnati. We explore what makes Williams a standout seventh-round selection, his transition from college left tackle to NFL interior lineman, and how his intelligence could fast-track his development. Ryan also gives detailed insight into the Packers' evolving coaching staff, from Sean Mannion and Luke Getsy to a strategic rebuild of the defensive coaching team. Plus, we touch on rookie minicamp takeaways, UDFA highlights, the Packers missing out on Ireland, and the impact of veterans like Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs on new draftees. Tune in for in-depth analysis, a few rants, and plenty of Green Bay optimism. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes May 02, 2025 Episode #308 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS R.I.P Val Kilmer #valkilmer 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:6:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #you #jag #greatestamericanhero #coach 00:00:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #article #script 00:08:00 TOP 1980's TV on AMAZON PRIME #JAG #moonlighting #greatestamericanhero #co...

Our guy Bink joins to talk Chiefs and the KY Derby. You need to pay attention to when these horses pee apparently.

The Eagles wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting ten players. Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer assess the entire draft, including the Day 3 picks. What was EJ's evaluation of the Jihaad Campbell selection (5:41)? How will second-round pick Andrew Mukuba fit into the secondary (11:23)? Did the Eagles go against the grain by drafting Ty Robinson in the fourth round out of Nebraska (30:05)? Plus, the Eagles picked up another local product in Syracuse QB Kyle McCord (49:10)! Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you think Script Apart was going to let the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic teen films ever just pass us by? In the words of Cher Horowitz – “as if.” On today's episode, we're joined by Amy Heckerling, the writer-director who, three decades ago this summer, gave Jane Austen's Emma a Beverly Hills makeover to remember. You may also know her for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Look Who's Talking and Vamps, but Clueless is the film that she's best-known for – a Nineties treasure trove of high school hilarity that's still beloved today. So much so that a musical adaptation, also written by Amy, just opened in London's West End. In the conversation you're about to hear, Amy tells Al about the spirit of kindness that runs through the movie. We get into the TV pilot for Clueless – then titled No Worries – that was turned down across Hollywood, and discuss what was going on in Amy's life at the time of writing Clueless. The story of the film is one of a sunny optimist named Cher who's ready to take on the world. For Amy, though, that was hardly the case as she wrote the hit comedy. “I was feeling very depressed, which is how most stories start,” she teased in an interview in 2016. In this episode, she tells us why. Support for this episode comes from Final Draft.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant reacts to the final NFL draft rumors and gets angry while watching the Brewers blow a lead. The Bucks have extended Jon Horst. Elite recurring guest Cody Stoots joins to talk about different prospects and position groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Arizona Cardinals final draft predictions have arrived as rumors continue to fly toward top corners and offensive line. Will Monti Ossenfort stick and pick at 16 or trade down? Can Jonathan Gannon find a pass rusher he likes ala James Pearce Jr., Mykel Williams or Mike Green? Is a CB like Jahdae Barron an option or will the club pivot to an offensive tackle like Josh Simmons? What's the latest with Cam Skattebo ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft?An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!DFCU: Show your Cardinals team spirit: Open a Free Checking account online and get an Arizona Cardinals VISA® Debit Card at https://www.DesertFinancial.com/cardinalsGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

2nd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Top Sports Stories of the Day; CNote: Cowboys News of the Evening; Crusty's Corner: Broaddus breaks down his final draft big board full 2385 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:56:10 +0000 hy4LZ1HrYlO75JxnGDKGXMaZ0icz9PL3 sports GBag Nation sports 2nd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Top Sports Stories of the Day; CNote: Cowboys News of the Evening; Crusty's Corner: Broaddus breaks down his final draft big board The G-Bag Nation - Weekdays 10am-3pm 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Brian recaps the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Magic, thanks to a superb game from Jaylen Brown as well as strong efforts from Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard (0:45). Then, he chats with The Athletic's Chad Graff about the NFL draft, Will Campbell's competitiveness, this year's tight end class, a deep group of running backs, and more (28:55). Brian ends with a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie discuss the latest episode of 'Celtics City' (1:14:05). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finishing off the show with more NFL draft thoughts. Plus, Rob Bradford joins to talk Red Sox and a quick Bruins segment with Bridgette Proulx.

We look at draft scenarios and where the Chiefs could head tonight. We talk to Ben Maller and draft Jay Binkleys meal at the Landing before playing smash or pass with players set to get drafted.

3HL - 4-24 -25 - Hour 2 - Greg Cosell gives his final Draft thoughts + Taylor Zarzour pops in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a "Jahmyr Gibbs" effect?

3HL - 4-24 -25 - Hour 2 - Greg Cosell gives his final Draft thoughts + Taylor Zarzour pops in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy discusses the Mizzou and Chiefs angles to tonight's NFL Draft, the Blues in a must-win scenario against Winnipeg, and more during the Top Five at Five!

Who will be the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round pick? Nick Farabaugh breaks it all down on a draft day edition of the Steelers Breakdown podcast. Hosts: Nick Farabaugh and John Luciew Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton Every episode of the Steelers Breakdown can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast player. Follow all of PennLive's Pittsburgh Steelers coverage at https://www.pennlive.com/steelers/ Check out our other sports podcasts: Blue-White Breakdown covering Penn State football: • Blue-White Breakdown Podcast PA High School Football Report covering Pennsylvania high school football: • PA High School Football Report PennLive Wrestling Podcast covering all things Pennsylvania wrestling: • PennLive Wrestling Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube Happy NFL Draft Eve!The Denver Broncos are about 33 hours from making their first selection… assuming Sean Payton decides to stick at Pick 20. Will the Denver Broncos stay patient and wait to make their pick, or will Sean Payton decide to make a move up the draft board?The guys give their final predictions for the Broncos' 2025 Draft. Will they make a blockbuster move to go get Boise State's Ashton Jeanty? Will they pay a more modest price for Ohio State's TreVeyon Henderson or Michigan's Colston Loveland? Will they hold strong and snag the best talent on the board at No. 20? And is there any chance that Sean Payton trades down in the first round for the first time as an NFL head coach?The guy discusses all their insights, the rumors and the strategies in their final show before the NFL Draft.Plus, ALLCITY draft expert Fran Duffy hops on to give his official predictions. On the DNVR Broncos Podcast, Zac Stevens, Ryan Koenigsberg and Henry Chisholm are coming to you LIVE from the DNVR Bar to break down all of the latest news in Broncos Country. intro: 0:00Travis Hunter The Dream 4:30Zac's Final Notes 8:23Pan Of Attack 19:15Storyline For The Draft 26:00Fran Duffy Joining The Show 33:40Final Predictions 51:28   #broncos #denverbroncos #seanpayton #nfl An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dnvr-locker SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Raising Cane's Rooftop Fridays: https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/   Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvr  bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLERUCHealth: Learn more about Living Like There's A Tomorrow at https://www.uchealth.org/tomorrow/?utm_source=DNVR&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Brand_LLTIAT_Null_JFMFY25_AW_Null Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code DNVR. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/dnvr for details  EveryPlate: With affordable dinners for just $5.99 per serving, PLUS 50% off your first box, EveryPlate helps you save money for a stress-free holiday! Get this amazing deal by going to https://EveryPlate.com/PODCAST and entering code dnvr599. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Use code DNVRBRONCOS50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box and 20% off your next month with any active subscription at https://factormeals.com/dnvrbroncos50. Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off!   Hello Fresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebroncos. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso one final time before the draft. Coller and Trapasso discuss their thoughts on the process to get to this point, their final draft rants and the prospects they love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get tickets to The 49ers Rush Draft Party at The49ersrush.com/2025DraftPartyThere are several ways to support the podcast! Join us at The49ersRush.com for all of our All22 film breakdowns and bonus content. This is the best way to support the show.Email your predict the pick submissions to49ersRush.PickThePicks@gmail.comWe still have our Patreon as well https://www.patreon.com/49ersRushPodcastI am most active on Twitter please follow @JL_Chapman, Instagram: 49ers Rush Podcast, Email: 49ersRushPodcast@gmail.comIf you need help with website design/builds go to https://www.powerbrandsystems.com/crm949620?am_id=john874Get all 49ers gear at homage.sjv.io/MmYXO2#49ers #49ersrushOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/49ERS* Check out PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/49ERSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/49ers-rush-podcast-with-john-chapman/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mock drafts are cool, but what do the Baltimore Ravens need? James and Glenn take a look at roster needs that the draft could solve. What prospects could be impact positional stop gaps for the roster? Ar'Darius Washington signs his tender to stay with the team. Mark Andrews speaks for the first time since the playoffs. #nfl #ravensflock #baltimoreravens #nfldraft #nfloffseason Join us in YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/c/410SportsTalk Follow us on social media: Instagram: @410sportstalk X (Twitter): @410_sportstalk Check out our merch: https://410-sports-talk.creator-spring.com/ BetOnline: https://www.betonline.ag/ Use promo code BLEAV for your 50% welcome bonus on your first deposit!!

In this week's episode of College Daze, host Ben Isaacs and Dom Corbett get you set for Thursday's draft with the final mock of the season and get excited about North Carolina and TCU playing in Dublin in 2026. Will the Browns go for Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter? Who will panic and reach for a quarterback in round 1? Which team will bag Ashton Jeanty? Why are Bears fans so weird about tight ends? All the questions and more are answered in this special episode! Want to see NFL draft stars of the future in person? Head to bit.ly/ALCFCUK. ___ We're proudly partnered with Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Register your interest at https://bit.ly/AerLingusCollegeFootballClassic to receive updates and exclusive access to the presale. Socials: https://x.com/tweetsfromben https://x.com/thencshow https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Matt Barrows make their final guesses for the 49ers' pick in Thursday's first round and try to interpret John Lynch's answers. Also, what does it mean that Brock Purdy showed up for the first day of the offseason program? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan, Matt, & GreenBean discuss their final predictions for the Jets draft!!

Join Niner Faithful and Captain Niner as they take a look at Cornerbacks the Niners should look at in this years draft and our final thoughts before the draft *Fuel yourself to Greatness Use our Link to save 10% on ALL G.O.A.T. Fuel Energy Drinks *Need help getting new costumers for your business Let Power brand Systems help you grow with there Powerful tools Click Here For More Info *Are you a content creator on YouTube Click Here to find out how to join the Power Band Systems Team  tell them Niner Faithful Radio sent you *Like our content? Consider leaving us a tip in our tip jar *FFBF Off Season Sale is happening now save 20% on all FFBF Season 1-3 gear now through June 30th visit Niner Faithful Radio Shop and save *Join our exclusive membership community for as little as free you get exclusive NFR content not available anywhere else join our exclusive chat 20% off All Non sale FFBF Gear and more Click Here To Join *Check Out Niner Faithful's Fan of The Month Featured Article for 49ers Supporters Club *Get officially licensed Niners Gear by using our affiliate link and help out Niner Faithful Radio Click Here *Go to https://www.SeatGiant.com and use the promo code NINERFAITHFULRADIO to save on all your concert theater and sporting events   *Go to https://www.NinerFaithfulRadio.com/subscribe to see everywhere you can subscribe to Niner Faithful Radio   *Follow us on Social Media     Facebook Instagram Tumblr TicTok X Support us on Patreon and PayPal!

Who we think they'll pick and what will happen on the first Draft Night!

0:00 - Cam Jurgens signs contract extension21:05 - Drafting the most likely players the Eagles will draft52:30 - Listener questions

The Steelers add another depth piece to the offensive line in this weeks moves. We also celebrate our show being recognized as a top sports podcast in the state. We then wrap up telling you what to look for in the Draft this week. Go Steelers!

(0:00) Dan Lifshatz and Kendra Middleton start off the second hour of the program by looking at the Celtics-Magic series from a betting standpoint. (12:43) Kendra and Dan preview the NFL Draft. (34:36) Wrapping up the show with final thoughts on the NFL Draft.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes April 18, 2025 Episode #307 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS R.I.P Val Kilmer #valkilmer 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #wakingthedead #silentwitness #jag #thejetty 00:08:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #scripts #article #classes #rewrite 00:09:00 TOP VAL KILMER MOVIES

Today on Script Apart – one of cinema's great monster movies. The terrifying creature at this movie's core, though, didn't have trailing tentacles, bloodshot eyes or reptilian skin. Instead of sharp teeth, it wore a sharp suit – Valentino pinstripe, perfectly pressed. This monster owned a gleaming Rolex, lived in an elegant condo and smiled politely through slap-up dinners with his fellow Wall Street sleazes. At night, he stalked the streets of New York, maiming sex workers and murdering the homeless, to a soundtrack of Huey Lewis and the News. And twenty-five years on, he's arguably more fearsome than ever in his relevance to our own world. Yes, joining Al Horner for a metaphorical reservation at Dorsia this week is author, actress and screenwriter Guinevere Turner, who co-wrote American Psycho. Guinevere teamed up with someone who would become a long-time collaborator, director Mary Harron, to adapt Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel about a deranged investment banker named Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, Guinevere tells me about the parts of herself she perhaps threaded into her and Mary's version of the story, either consciously or subconsciously – as revealed in her 2023 memoir, When The World Didn't End, she grew up in a cult that promised followers they'd be whisked off in a spaceship to Venus, and there's cult-like framing of money and materialism in American Psycho that perhaps was no accident. We get into her and Mary's treatment of Patrick as an “alien who's crash-landed to Earth,” learning to fit in through the pop culture he engages in. You'll also hear about Bret Easton Ellis's version of the film that ended with Patrick Bateman singing a musical tribute to New York, and what Guinevere's take is on the upcoming remake, reported to be directed by Luca Guadagnino. For more from Guinevere, whose other work includes The L Word, Go Fish, The Notorious Bettie Page and 2018's Charlie Says, pick up When The World Didn't End, which is a great read – and head to our Patreon page! We're running an exclusive series on our Patreon called One Writing Tip, in which great writers share one piece of advice they swear by that they think all emerging writers should know. And for more from us at Script Apart, hit subscribe if you haven't already.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from Final Draft.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revising a first draft can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you cut? How do you keep your original vision alive How do you take all the moving parts and refine it into a more coherent, effective whole? In this episode, I'll guide you through the three key phases of revision—and give you practical tips to help you shape your messy draft into a strong, finished story.Episode WebsiteGot value from this episode? Share your insights and wins with me!Not sure where to begin writing? Need a way in to your story? Or a way through? Click here to download your FREE 9 Story Starters. Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes April 04, 2025 Episode #306 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #theresidence #upppermiddlebogan #jag 00:08:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #scripts #article #classes #newscript 00:09:00 TOP TEN MOVIE OPENINGS #jaws #trainspotting #bladerunner #raidersofthelostark #historyofviolence #scream #matrix #soc...

On this episode, we're going to talk about using the letter form (epistolary) and specifically not telegraphing. If you don't know what telegraphing is, don't worry. You will after you hear our discussion at the end. The story in this episode is written by one of our favorite students, Danielle Huggins. This is the 4th time Danielle's been featured on the podcast but the first time she's joined us in the virtual studio. We are recording for the podcast as usual and you can also watch us on YouTube. Danielle's essay is titled A Letter to My Sister: I'm Sorry. Danielle Huggins is a writer from Northern New Jersey. She has been published in the Washington Post, Mutha Magazine, and GoMAG.com. She is a frequent contributor to Writing Class Radio. Danielle has taken First Draft, Second Draft, Final Draft, and Memoir. She is currently working on a memoir and attends First Draft Class as often as she can. She is on TikTok under @bipolardanielle and lives with her husband, daughter, mother, a wire fox terrier, and Sadie Cat. If you loved this story and want more, you can listen to Episode 105: Teach us Something We Don't Know. Episode 139: This is What Mania Looks Like. And Episode 152: How Music Inspires Storytelling. If you're looking for a writing coach to help your student with college application essays, contact Allison Langer.Writing Class Radio is hosted by Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz. Audio production by Matt Cundill, Evan Surminski, and Aiden Glassey at the Sound Off Media Company. Theme music is by Justina Shandler.There's more writing class on our website including stories we study, editing resources, video classes, writing retreats, and live online classes. Join our writing community by following us on Patreon. If you want to write with us every week, you can join our First Draft weekly writers groups. You have the option to join Allison on Tuesdays 12-1 ET and/or Mondays with Eduardo Winck 8-9 pm ET. You'll write to a prompt and share what you wrote. If you're a business owner, community activist, group that needs healing, entrepreneur, or scientist and you want to help your team write better, check out all the classes we offer on our website, writingclassradio.com.Join the community that comes together for instruction, an excuse to write, and the support from other writers. To learn more, go to www.Patreon.com/writingclassradio. Or sign up HERE for First Draft for a FREE Zoom link.A new episode will drop the first WEDNESDAY of the month.There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other, than by writing and sharing our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew and Lauren were lucky enough to get a review copy of Robert Jackson Bennett's sequel to the critically acclaimed The Tainted Cup, and they're hear with both non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts and analysis. Spoilers start around 18:30. The Final Draft features beers from Martin House and WeldWerks. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.

Praise Kier, it's a Severance Script Apart special! In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, Dan Erickson – the dystopian workplace drama's creator and showrunner – spills all the secrets that Lumon Industries will allow, about the season two finale that aired last week, and our real-world relationships with work, corporations and personal pain that the show offers a meditation on.The series, starring Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Tuturro and Zach Cherry, debuted on Apple TV+ in 2022 at the exact right time: post-pandemic, a new Zoom-aided groundswell of people found themselves now “working from home” in a way that might be better described as “living at work.” Studies showed Brits and Americans were working longer than hours than ever and tethered to their desks in this round the clock way that made Severance's story – of characters trapped in an endless hellscape of never-ending work – hit in this deeply relatable way. All work and no play… you know the rest.It was a three year wait for season two, but the payoff was worth it. This latest batch of episodes delved deeper into the lives and psyches of Mark S, Helly R and their “Outies” – the versions of themselves who have no recollection of their job once they leave; it's like they're never there. And in doing so, new questions and philosophical dilemmas were thrown at us in the audience about personhood under capitalism, who deserves what rights and what constitutes a soul. Listen out for Dan's revelations about his drastically different original pilot for the show, and his breakdown of every twist and turn in this final episode including that ambiguous line of Helly's – “I'm her.” We also get into the hardship from Dan's life that he's glad he didn't sever from: a period of depression in which he learned there's “power in clawing your way out of a dark place.” It made him the writer he is today – the writer responsible for Severance.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from Final Draft.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew and Lauren go off the rails with the insane conclusion to The Library at Mount Char. The Final Draft features beers from Lawson's Finest Liquids, Freetail Brewing, and Bow & Arrow Brewing. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes March 21, 2025 Episode #305 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #mo #menwhobuiltamerica #viennablood #invicincible 00:06:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #scripts #article #classes #newscript 00:09:00 RANT 00:14:30 WRITERS QUOTE As a writer you should not judge, you should understand.

“Sameness is terrible. Your goal is to cut through it. If you have a unique perspective, you're going to take vampires or anything that everybody thinks they know and do it in a way that's really exciting and gets people really pumped up about it. There are all these incredible worlds to explore, but there just needs to be somebody that can take you there that has a different way of doing it… I want to see creators that offer something specific and unique. Specificity is key to me. I don't want a cover band. I don't want people covering what has been before. I want to see something new. I want to see a badass band with a new singer or new lyrics, a new style of music,” says Peter Katz, founder of Story Driven, a literary management and production company.  On today's episode, we speak to Peter Katz, a manager and producer championing writers with fresh, unique voices who are forging new ground. We talk about what he looks for in a writing sample, why he loves being a judge in Final Draft's Big Break screenplay competition, and why short stories are having a bright moment in the film industry.  “Recently, I've actually seen TV executives starting to think about short stories as a foundation for potential shows. It's a really effective way to communicate an idea quickly, in a really conceptual way, but also, it's not like a pitch. It's very tonal. You have character perspective and you have the style that the author brings to it. So I think it has a really unique marriage between pitching the concept, but also immersing you in a world in a very short period of time. That's why I think it's been effective in selling to a market, because you could share a short story with somebody and it doesn't demand a lot of time. If it's developed properly, you're able to learn about the potential of this project and then quickly share with somebody else on your team. And overnight, a lot of people can sign on to a project because it doesn't take as long as other mediums,” says Katz.  To hear more about Katz's perspective on the industry and what he looks for in a writer's voice, listen to the podcast.  

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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes March 07, 2025 Episode #304 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER! Seminars and Classes 00:2:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? #mo #monarchoftheglen #centerseat #startrek 00:04:00 GENE HACKMAN RIP #frenchconnection #conversation #nowayout #unforgiven #getshorty #birdcage 00:06:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON? #script #article #classes #newscript 00:09:00 THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD

IOL is finally back! Drew and Lauren find themselves at a loss for words over the first half of The Library at Mount Char, a frankly insane standalone fantasy. The Final Draft features beers from Hop Butcher for the World and Martin House. Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.

How do you follow a film like Longlegs, the chilling riff on serial killer thrillers that became one of the cult smashes of 2024? The answer, if you're acclaimed writer-director Osgood Perkins, is to first swap out the pressure-cooker dread of that breakout hit. Next, add a cursed toy monkey. Then, harvest the wildest, darkest parts of your imagination for some of the most gruesome demises ever seen on screen. And finally, package all of the above into an existentialist comedy about embracing death. The result is The Monkey – a Stephen King adaptation inspired by the literary icon's 1980 short story of the same name, but very much a work of Oz's own invention.From the moment a flamethrower-wielding Adam Scott opens the film with a maniacal cameo, screaming as he scorches everything in his path, it's clear the movie is operating on a different tonal plane to Longlegs. But make no mistake, The Monkey is just as personal to Oz as that film and others before it, like The Blackcoat's Daughter and 2016's I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. Perhaps, in fact, even more so. As Oz explains in this moving spoiler conversation, the film is a meditation on death because death is something he's experienced up close in the most unimaginably tragic circumstances; on September 12 1992, his father, Psycho actor Anthony Perkins, died of AIDS-related pneumonia at his home in Los Angeles. Almost exactly nine years later, his mother, the actress and photographer Berry Berenson, was aboard American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked by terrorists and flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre, on September 11, 2001. The Monkey, he says, features Theo James playing two roles as twin brothers Hal and Bill, because “that's my life,” as he puts it. He and his own brother Elvis Perkins, an acclaimed musician, became “buried in the rubble of the tragedy” of their mother's death on 9/11 and emerged with “differences more apparent than ever.” In the conversation you're about to hear, Oz tells us the extent to which the movie helped reconcile some of the feelings towards his brother. Al asks him about the ending of the film, which involves a plane crash – a very emotionally-loaded image, given his tragic family history.  And he shares why accepting death is the only true way to find peace.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

It was supposed to be “the cheerful Games.” That was the motto of the 1972 Munich Olympics, which was meant to usher in a peaceful new era on the world stage after the horrors in Germany just three decades earlier. Instead, on September 5th 1972, just after 4am. eight men in tracksuits jumped the fence at Munich's Olympic Village, armed with rifles and grenades. These men belonged to Black September — a group associated with the Palestine Liberation Organization – and their plan was to take the Israeli Olympic team hostage and hold them at gunpoint until 328 prisoners detained by Israel were released. The standoff ended in confusion and bloodshed. All eleven hostages died, as did a policeman and five members of the Black September group. This, despite media reports – broadcast to 900m people around the world – that the prisoners had been rescued. Today on Script Apart, we talk with the writer-director, Tim Fehlbaum, and co-writer, Moritz Binder, of a newly Oscar-nominated drama that contemplates what the Munich massacre might tell us about media complicity in acts of terrorism. The pair wrote this film with writer Alex David focused not on depicting the overall events of that terrible day – Steven Spielberg covered that with 2005's Munich, written by past Script Apart guests Eric Roth and Tony Kushner. Instead, Tim and Mortiz's angle on the story is through the American sports broadcasters who suddenly find themselves tasked with covering the situation live as it unfolds – a world first. Never before had an event like this played out on television as it happened. Today, we're very much used to consuming terrible atrocities as they happen on our digital devices. But in 1972, such a thing was unheard of. September 5 – which stars a great ensemble cast – puts the ethical questions involved with live-streaming terror under the microscope. It's a period piece that resonates with disturbing power today not least because, since the film was finished, a harrowing new chapter in the history of violence between Israel and Palestine has been written. Maybe, the film seems to wonder, when you have a form of media that rewards being first and being loudest instead of being accurate, any type of live coverage is doomed to inflame and exploit rather than inform. This episode, as ever, contains spoilers.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

Our guest today is a Palme d'Or-winning writer-director whose films centre characters “chasing the American dream but who don't have easy access to that dream.” You might know Sean Baker from exhilaratingly raw dramas like Tangerine, Red Rocket and The Florida Project – each a compassionate and captivating dispatch from life on society's margins, and each lavished with critical acclaim. His latest movie, Anora, has seen new levels of recognition for the 53-year-old, though. Next month, the film – about this tale of a sex worker named Ani, played by Mikey Madison, who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch – will compete for four awards including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay at the 97th Academy Awards, with internet discussion about the movie, its characters and their motives refusing to dissipate.In the spoiler conversation you're about to hear, Sean tells Al about how his own experience of heroin addiction in his twenties has influenced his storytelling. We talk about why this film is not a Cinderella story but a tale about shattered dreams, discuss a hopeful epilogue to the movie that Sean wrote but has so far refused to share with the world about what happens to Ani next, and break down the film's devastating ending. A huge thanks to Sean for being a fantastic guest.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

How will romance adapt to the age of A.I that lies ahead? What bleak (and beautiful) impulses might the technology bring out in us? And have you ever seen a Black Mirror episode inside a Coens Brothers thriller, inside a Barbarian-esque horror? These are the questions posed by Companion, the new movie by writer-director Drew Hancock. Today on the show, we talk devotion, dating and androids with Drew, whose directorial debut kept its cards close when it came to its marketing – and understandably so, because there are some really fun twists and turns in this script that are best experienced fresh. (Stop reading if you haven't yet seen Companion and want to experience fresh, as recommended).Companion is about a young woman named Iris, played by Sophie Thatcher. Iris arrives at a weekend away with her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid) to glares of suspicion from his friends, who she's meeting for the first time. As an audience, we experience her hurt at these friends' strange microaggressions – and at Josh's dismissive behaviour, callously, abruptly commanding her to “go to sleep” immediately after sex. Then – a murder. A murder and a reveal. Arguably the most humane character amongst this assortment of friends, is not human at all, but a machine. From there, a crime thriller unfolds with a large stash of cash at its blackly comic centre. It's bold, original and manages to find new things to say about the intersection between technology and relationships. I had a blast watching it – and Drew from the sounds of things, had a blast writing it. On this episode of Script Apart, you'll hear about the current real-world advances in technology like Iris that informed his vision of where we might be fifteen years or so into the future. We get into the hints at how A.I companions like Iris have altered the world beyond what we see in the film – and some early ideas for the movie that were completely different to what ended up on screen. And we break down every detail of the film's emotionally satisfying ending. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show