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Scott Conroy got his start writing political journalism on the 2016 campaign trail, mainly in New Hampshire. Milking the experience, he eventually wrote two books, 'Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar and 'Vote or Die: The New Hampshire Primary,' and then created a comedy series about his experience, called 'Embeds.' As for 'Blackout,' the original idea came from a TV pilot Conroy wrote years earlier. Thanks a friend in the business, he decided to consider turning the story into a podcast. The thriller stars Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek and is a “suspense story about a small-town radio DJ who must fight to protect his family and community from a coordinated attack that destroys the power grid and upends modern civilization.” In this interview, Conroy discusses working across various mediums as a storyteller, the differences in television and podcast stories, the pros and cons of an untapped market, writing sound rather than visual cues, grounding a large story with character, and how he regularly takes advantage of opportune moments when they arise. If you enjoyed this interview, join thousands of viewers for the new YouTube series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5
Raised in south Florida, Shushannah Walshe has become a strong, driven presence on the national political scene. She has previously reported for Fox News and the Daily Beast; but it was her co-authorship of “Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar” with Scott Conroy that propelled her into the spotlight. The book relates the aftermath of McCain’s surprise pick of Palin as his running mate and how the Palins navigated the sudden attention and scrutiny. She has seen behind the scenes of the political curtain and lived to tell about it; and in this podcast, Shush shares what it’s like working in the political arena, being a writer and reporter, how she has accomplished her goals, and what she is most looking forward to with her career. So, sit back and enjoy this very interesting and insightful interview! Music Bed courtesy of DJ John Hitta!!! Copyright Flint Stone Media, LLC 2014.