Podcasts about tv writing

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 40:05

“Our goal in writing [Sirens] was to write something that makes you think, and offers the opportunity to re-examine your own assumptions that you made about these characters. And it's taxing. We ask some difficult questions. It's not The Perfect Couple. It's not a murder show. We're going after something thematically that's really large and really ambitious, and that's why the Greek mythology came to mind. These are epic stories. These are about blood, and moms, and torture, and trauma, and pain. These themes are not tiny. These are complicated, juicy stews,” says showrunner and creator, Molly Smith Metzler about why she wanted to invoke big themes from Greek drama in her TV show Sirens. On today's episode, we chat with Molly Smith Metzler, showrunner and creator of the hit Netflix limited series Sirens starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Kevin Bacon. The show is based on her stage play Elemeno Pea from 2011. Smith Metzler talks about making the transition from playwriting to television and what she learned about being in the writer's room for Orange is the New Black. "Everything you do in a [writer's] room is an offering. I'm here to serve, I'm here to serve you. Come in with ideas, offer them. If they don't hit, back off of them. You are a sous chef and a waiter," she says. She also talks about writing edgy female characters unapologetically, like the ones in Sirens, and the numerous times she was asked to remove a certain risqué scene from the pilot script – which she refused to do. "We have to write these women in their truest form – they're complicated, and they don't have to explain themselves, either. My job is not to soften her so an audience won't turn off the TV show," she says. To hear more about creating Sirens listen to the podcast.

An Introduction to Javi's New Podcast - Multiplex Overthruster!

Children of Tendu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 149:49

Hi there! Javi here, and no, I don't have a new episode of Children of Tendu - Jose and I are still figuring out the state of the business post pandemic, post strike, post streaming - but in the meantime, why not sample my latest endeavor: Multiplex Overthruster! In this cinematic odyssey, I join Paul Alvarado Dykstra ( co-founder of Fantastic Fest) and the heroic and stalwart Producer Brad in revisiting the summer movies of our teenage years! We started with the summer of '82 - the year of E.T., Star Trek 2, The Thing, Poltergeist, and Blade Runner - and are now on our second season, the summer of '83! Kicking things off is a little independent film called "Return of the Jedi"... here's part one, listen, enjoy, subscribe - spread the word! Multiplex Overthruster - available wherever fine podcasts are... uh... available!

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Write On: 'Countdown' Creator/Writer Derek Haas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 37:54

“One thing I've found in the crime genre is that homicides are always interesting. When somebody's killed, whatever that case may be, it's usually compelling drama. So then it's up to you as the writer to surprise the audience and do things that they didn't think were coming. I've described it like this before: If you can hit the sweet spot of, ‘I didn't see that coming! I should have seen it coming, but I didn't see it coming,' That, to me, is the best writing. It's like, when you got to the end of The Sixth Sense, and you were like, ‘Oh my god, I should have seen that coming!' That was great writing,” says Derek Haas, creator and writer for the show Countdown on Prime. You may know Derek Haas from the popular NBC procedural dramas like Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Now, he's got a new crime drama on Prime called Countdown that tells one twisty crime story over 13 episodes – all written by Haas. Set in Los Angeles, Countdown follows a secret task force who discover a sinister international plot that threatens millions of lives. The show stars Eric Dane, Jensen Ackles and Jessica Camacho as undercover agents all harboring dark secrets of their own. On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Haas about starting his career as a crime novelist, writing movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, 3:10 to Yuma and Wanted before making the switch to TV. Haas talks about working with director John Singleton, prolific TV producer Dick Wolf and writing characters that hook audiences. He also shares his advice for writing action sequences that both stun visually and surprise the audience. “When I think about action sequences, I always go back to Raiders of the Lost Ark. My favorite action sequence of any movie ever is when Indiana Jones has to fight this gigantic Nazi guy, and – in any other movie – that would have been the only thing that's happening. But they put Marion in a plane where she gets trapped because the cover of the plane closes. Then the plane's propellers start spinning. The plane starts spinning, gas is leaking out of the plane, there's other people running by with machine guns. So it's not just, ‘Oh, here's a fight,' it's ‘Here's a fight, but there's eight other things happening at once.' I really try to do that in these chase sequences, because you have seen a million of them. What's the other factors I can bring to it? How can I show you something you haven't seen before? Sometimes it's character, and sometimes, it's the stunt itself,” says Haas. To hear more screenwriting advice from Haas, listen to the podcast.

Write On: 'Matlock' Creator & Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 37:59

“The most important thing that I've learned as a storyteller is that I have to treat every character in the show as though they're the lead in the show, and they are never doing anything so that I can prompt a move from another character. They are doing things that are true to what they want and their motivation. So that's what makes that architecture hard, because you know you want things to happen, but they have to happen coming out of character, not coming out of what the room wants to see happen. So it's like the merging of those two. We know what architecture we want, but if it doesn't feel true to the character, the character wouldn't do it. Every time, you've got to say no, even though it's tempting, because that is who you have to protect – your characters,” says Jennie Snyder Urman, creator and showrunner of Matlock, about creating story architecture in a series. On today's episode, we talk with Jennie Snyder Urman, who created the reboot of Matlock starring Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock. We chat about reinventing the beloved character once played by Andy Griffith, the joy of building a show around an older female lawyer and the generational changes in social attitudes women experience, and the sacrifices women often make when it comes to sexual harassment, including Matty herself. “[Matty] realizes now, coming back [to the legal profession], what it cost her. And it's not like every day she was thinking about it. It was just, ‘Oh my gosh, I made these changes to avoid this. And why do I have to make these changes? Why didn't that person make the changes so I could be in the space where I was comfortable?' And I think what's so exciting about Maddie is that she's still learning new things at 75. I think there's also a little bit of a wish fulfillment, that you can still evolve, and you still learn, and you still feel new things,” says Urman. To hear more about Matlock, what we can expect from season 2, and Urman's advice for writers, listen to the podcast.

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Write On: 'Good American Family' Co-Showrunners Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland

Hilliard Guess' Screenwriters Rant Room

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 43:22

“One of the things we talked a lot about in the room is that very rarely do people set about their day saying, ‘Okay, I'm going to go do some evil.' But for most people, we're all sort of the leads in our own stories and we're all crafting the narrative of who we want the world to see us as. And we do start to believe that. You tell yourself these stories about yourself that you want to be true and you move through the world and you make decisions based on that narrative. And I think that one of the things that as writers, we really try to do is get into the shoes and the heads of the characters that we're writing and really try to break down why they're doing what they're doing and make it feel as real and true as possible. The things that these characters believe – or convince themselves that they believe – have to feel really real and grounded to us,” says Katie Robbins, co-showrunner of Good American Family, on writing flawed characters who prefer to live in fantasy, not reality. On today's episode of Write On, we speak to Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland, co-showrunners on the explosive limited series, Good American Family. The show tells the story of a midwestern couple who adopts what they believe is little girl with dwarfism. Soon they are in the midst of a battle fought in the tabloids, the courtroom and ultimately their marriage. The show is based on the real-life story of Natalia Grace that made many headlines. Robbins and Sutherland talk about the unusual yet brilliant structure of telling various episodes from different characters' points of view, and how the tone changed when they got to the episodes told from Natalia's perspective. They also talked about the messiness of writing a dysfunctional family while still keeping the story grounded. “We all know family is this wonderful, beautiful thing, but it's so complex. And I think that it's really hard to talk about the complexities of family because we're afraid to undermine the sacredness of it. It's my view that if we are actually more open about what is hard about coexisting as a unit who loves each other, but also what's not perfect, it would make us all better. And I think that that's true both for family but also even for our enemies. We're not writing autobiographies, but I think that we take those very real emotional experiences that we all have and then put them into a story that is cinematic, that is more interesting than our lives, but that is deeply steeped in those real moments of heartache and joy and confusion,” says Sutherland. To learn more, listen to the podcast but be aware there are SPOILERS ahead.

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521: CO-EP STACEY EVANS MORGAN

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 130:12

In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun, 2-hour episode with CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STACEY EVANS MORGAN!We talk about Stacey's amazing journey from assistant to co-ep, challenges as a writer, investing in yourself, opening doors for yourself, saying yes to opportunities, producing outside of scripted TV, speaking gigs, being the sexy writer in Hollywood, traditional staffing season, having an entrepreneurial spirit, working and developing series' with her brother showrunner Bentley Kyle Evans, the If Come Deal and how it works, the importance of emerging writers writing Spec Scripts and so much more!In case you don't know, entertainment industry veteran, Stacey Evans Morgan is a television writer and producer with credits on the Disney Channel/Disney Plus show “Saturdays” and she has also written and produced on scripted series such as, “The Parkers”, “Love That Girl”, “Family Time”, “In the Cut and Partners in Rhyme starring MC Lyte and written for shows “One on One”, “Jamie Foxx Show”, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and the DreamWorks Animation series “Madagascar: A Little Wild.” In addition to scripted series, Stacey has written for live television productions such as the NAACP Image awards and The Gracies.Stacey wrote and directed the short film “21 Days of April” and she is a published poet, essayist and author of her first novel which was adapted from an original screenplay already and later optioned for a film in 2023. A firm believer in “Paying it forward by giving back” Stacey has taught master classes in TV Writing at Delaware State University, Howard University and she has served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Television as well as her own online workshop series. Stacey has an original TV project currently in development under an “If-Come” deal and continues to liveby her mantra: Write the Vision!This is a don't miss episode y'all!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!EMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.comWWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@staceyevansmorgan@reallymightyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comWe invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"

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Episode 2x05 - Jeffrey Stepakoff | Reimagining Hollywood's Writing Ecosystem

Trilith Institute Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 54:00

Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks! In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft interviews Jeffrey Stepakoff, a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, and CEO of Trillith Institute. They are also joined by Christian Noel, winner of the Trilith Institute's Emerging Creative Residency program, and Elisee Junior St. Preux, Program Manager of the Writer's Room of Georgia. The conversation explores Jeffrey's career journey, the importance of storytelling, and the development of a new creative ecosystem in Georgia, aimed at nurturing the next generation of storytellers. They discuss the challenges faced by emerging writers, the significance of community and mentorship, and their vision for transforming Georgia into a vibrant center for film and television production. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:28 Jeffrey Stepakoff's Career Highlights 00:44 Christian Noel's Introduction 01:06 Elisee Junior St. Preux's Introduction 01:35 Jeffrey's Early Career in LA 05:46 Christian's Journey to Yale and Screenwriting 07:45 Elisee's Path from Music to Writing 08:47 Jeffrey's Mentorship and Reflections on Storytelling 16:04 Christian's Authenticity in Writing 18:23 Elisee's Feature Film in Haiti 20:28 Jeffrey's Advice for Aspiring Writers 24:42 The Golden Age of TV Writing 25:46 The Decline of Modern TV Shows 26:46 Advice for Aspiring Writers 28:16 Building a New Ecosystem in Georgia 30:07 Introducing Writers Room of Georgia 34:08 Creating a Sustainable Writing Community 46:37 Personal Writing Rituals About Trilith Institute Support The Next Generation of Storytellers Take A Professional Education Course Get Involved With Trilith Institute Contact Us Follow Us On Social Media! Trilith Institute Talks Instagram Trilith Institute Instagram Trilith Institute Facebook Trilith Institute LinkedIn

S2E01 - Uncle Buck - The one with Kevin Meaney

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 69:58

Sean and Andy are back to discuss the TV pilot for Uncle Buck (CBS 1990), based on the 1989 movie, Uncle Buck, an unfit guardian, must raise his brother's children.The pilot episode can be found on YouTube.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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The Stories We Cannot Tell Leslie Rasmussen

My Simplified Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 27:58

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Leslie Rasmussen about her book, The Stories We Cannot Tell, which addresses the often-taboo subjects of miscarriage, infertility and a woman's right to choose. They discuss the importance of sharing personal stories to foster connection and support among women. Leslie shares her journey from TV writing to novel writing, highlighting the differences in the creative process and the impact of the political climate on women's narratives. The conversation also touches on Leslie's upcoming projects and the emotional weight of the stories she tells. What We Talk About... We need to talk more and share our stories. These experiences are not unique to individual women. It's important to have compassion for others' choices. Sharing stories can help others feel less alone. The creative process in writing novels is very different from TV writing. Political climate influences how women's stories are told. Leslie's journey reflects the importance of storytelling. Women often feel embarrassed about their experiences. The author community is supportive and collaborative. Writing about difficult topics can lead to healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:58 Exploring 'The Stories We Cannot Tell' 06:09 Personal Experiences with Pregnancy and Loss 09:02 Transitioning from TV Writing to Novel Writing 11:57 The Evolution of Humor in Television 14:53 The Writing Process: Collaboration vs. Solitude 18:02 Upcoming Projects and Themes in Writing 21:11 The Importance of Sharing Women's Stories 24:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links Mentioned Leslie Rasmussen's Website https://www.lesliearasmussen.com The Stories We Cannot Tell by Leslie Rasmussen https://bookshop.org/a/99223/9798988971214 Leslie Rasmussen's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lesliearasmussenauthor Leslie Rasmussen's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leslierauthor

Secrets of a Wildly Successful TV Writer (#226)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 19:41 Transcription Available

Ever wonder why some movies and TV shows are so powerful and gripping? What makes for a deeply compelling story? Why George Clooney is so popular? Listen as Neal Baer, Hollywood TV writer and producer extraordinaire, talks about the craft and magic of storytelling in a way that will benefit almost everyone — including you.

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Write On: TV Writing with Laura Eason

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 44:24

“About 12 years ago, I had my very first meeting to staff. It was a show being run by a playwright named Beau Willimon, and he'd done one season of a show that hadn't dropped yet, and they were going to do this crazy new model where the whole season was going to drop at once and they didn't know how it was going to go. And that was a show called House of Cards. And I was staffed for season two of that show before season one dropped. So, that was my entrance into television. It was my first meeting to staff on any show!” says Laura Eason, playwright and current showrunner for Starz's TV show Three Women. In this episode of the Write On podcast, we chat with Laura Eason about her illustrious career as a playwright and how she made the intimidating transition to TV writing. “I got a call a week before the [House of Cards] room started and I went to Barnes and Noble and bought the book How to Write the One Hour Drama. I'm not kidding. I was like, oh my God. And I called everyone I knew that had been in TV and said, ‘Tell me everything you can about being in a room and how it's supposed to go.' And then I was very lucky my first year in TV,” says Eason, who was nominated for an Emmy for House of Cards in 2017. Eason also talks about her latest show Three Women, its unique structure, and also shares her advice for writing a TV pilot as the tides in Hollywood are changing. “Well, we're coming into a different moment with this contraction that we're having in the [TV] industry. We had a very beautiful time where I think there was a lot of room for idiosyncrasy, and a lot of room for things to not quite check the list of everything a pilot should probably be, but because the voice was really unique or the world was interesting, those shows still got made. And I think we're in a moment now where all of the fundamentals need to be really, really strong. Like the engine of your pilot really needs to work. Someone needs to read that pilot and understand how you're going to be able to make 10 episodes or 20 or 50 episodes of that show, especially because there's less interest in limited series. So, making sure that you're paying as much attention to engine, to character, to your act structure, that the action is really moving and the acts the way it should as much as your voice, the unique things you bring, because of course that's the special sauce. But you really need to have both now, in a really strong way." To hear more, listen to the podcast.

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Write On: 'Colin From Accounts' Co-Creators Patrick Brammall & Harriet Dyer

The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 48:28

“We never wanted to make a show about dogs. We wanted to make a show about people. And then secondary to that, people who love dogs. We made sure we had some of Colin [the dog, in season two], like there's that lovely episode in seven where Gordon becomes a stage mum to a TV dog, which is so funny. But yeah, we just wanted it to be interesting,” says Harriet Dyer, co-creator and star of Colin From Accounts about the shift away from Colin the dog to focus more on the relationship between Ashley and Gordon, and develop the supporting characters. In this episode of the Write On podcast, we check in with the real-life Australian married couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer now that season two of Colin From Accounts is out on Paramount+. Brammall and Dyer talk about balancing the tone of the show that continues to have a few scatological elements and misbehaving body parts, but keeps the characters grounded as Gordon deals with a loss. “Episode five is a bit of a departure from the structure of the show and mixes the light and the dark with the comedy butting right up against the tragedy. We played a bit more with that as well. We did stuff that interested us and made us laugh,” says Dyer. Brammall also shares his advice for taking control of your creative life. “I started writing plays with a friend of mine because you have no agency as an actor. You're waiting for the phone to ring. You're waiting for someone to give you work. You can't create your own work. And I'm like, well, f*ck this. I want to create work. But you definitely need a big old f*cking dose of luck on the way… And now more than ever, there are ways to make your own stuff and get it out there and produce it. But of course, the flip of that is that there is way more people doing that as well. How does one stand out? I don't know. All I would say is it's not going to happen if you don't start doing it!” To find out more about Brammall and Dyer's writing process, listen to the podcast.

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521: Storytelling & Identity with Ryan Maldonado (Part 3 of 3): On Code-switching, Photographing Living Rooms, and Growing up Not-Rich in Miami

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 80:39

In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 3, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Ryan Maldonado, known for his work on AMC's Parish, Hulu's Death and Other Details, Amazon's Hunters, Chicago PD, FBI, and Grey's Anatomy. Ryan and Ethan talk about, among other things: Ryan's origin story, how he identifies, and how he became a storyteller What Ryan's writing process is like and what it's like working on a TV show How Ryan shows up in characters that may seem very different from who he is What he feels Hollywood is doing well in terms of representing diverse voices, and where there's still work to be done Advice to students going through the personal statement writing process And more. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Ryan Maldonado is a writer and producer who currently serves as Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner of AMC's crime series Parish, starring Giancarlo Esposito. His previous credits include Hulu's upcoming Death and Other Details (starring Mandy Patinkin) and Amazon's Hunters (starring Al Pacino). Before moving to Los Angeles to complete his MFA at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Ryan worked as a reporter for The Detroit Free Press, St. Petersburg Times and Variety. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter. We hope you enjoy! Play-by-Play: 2:00 - Ryan's origin story and what it was like growing up in Miami in the '80s 11:18 - When did Ryan start writing? 15:10 - How has Ryan's interest in writing shifted over the years? 19:47 - Where does “Ryan” show up in his writing and storytelling? 26:12 - How might personal experiences influence writing, especially in TV dramas? 33:00 - What is Ryan's writing process like? 38:50 - What is it like working on a TV show? 44:56 - What lessons from film school still apply to Ryan's work today? 54:33 - How has representation in Hollywood improved? What still needs work? 59:23 - What are some roles Ryan identifies with and how have these manifested in his life? 1:08:56 - What advice would you give to students working on their personal statements for college? 1:18:49 - Wrap up and closing thoughts Resources: College Essay Guy's Roles and Identities Exercise College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub

24 - The Shield - An LAPD CRASH Unit Fanfic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 72:46

Attention passengers - this was our first ever recorded episode! We didn't have our audio act completely together yet but the it was clear and we enjoyed our discussion and wanted to keep it authentic instead of re-recording, so we wanted to put it out for our listeners!Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of The Shield (FX 2002), an American crime drama television series about an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department with corrupt police officers.The Shield is currently streaming on Hulu.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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It's Never Too Late to Change Film Careers (with Robert Bella!)

Anthology Anthology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 59:20

In 1997 Robert Bella was the toast of Sundance with his debut film COLIN FITZ LIVES! He was followed around the fest by the TV show 48 Hours, who thought he might be The Next Big Thing. But when he struggled to make his second film, he stumbled into the world of post-production supervising, eventually working for Steven Spielberg. Then he walked away from it all to chase his dream of being a TV writer, eventually getting staffed on several shows. And THEN he became a tv director. And THEN he's been transitioning all the way back to indie film. Robert's journey is both inspiring and a fascinating portrait of the film industry over the years!Follow Bella on instagram! @brooklynboybella Theme song by Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Artwork by Felipe Sobreiro (@sobreiro) Hosted by Brea Grant (@breagrant) and Ed Dougherty (@eddied4me)Join our Patreon for extra content!

23 - Action - An Even Darker Larry Sanders

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 81:52

Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of Action (Fox 1999), a dark comedy about Hollywood and the entertainment industry.Action is currently streaming on Apple+ and available on Prime.Podcast episode available on streaming platforms tomorrow.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Episode 159: Al Madrigal & Chris Harris Interview (Mr. Macho After show)

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 69:52

Welcome to the after-show for Mr. Macho! Andrew and Al recount their unusual first meeting during a casting session for a show that came together under extraordinary circumstances. They discuss how close Al has come to getting his story on air as a half-hour comedy, as well as the ongoing challenges of Latino representation in TV comedy. Chris also shares his wisdom on guiding and helping sell this pilot as its supervisor. This is a great interview packed with so much insight, and we know you're going to love it! Enjoy!TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW ON 11/17Link to ticketsOur November 17 show will feature scripts by John Enbom (co-creator, Party Down) and Brendan Scannell (Loot) & Amy Reed (Diary of a Future President).Cast includes:Martin Starr (Party Down, Spider-Man)Ryan Hansen (Party Down, Veronica Mars)Olivia Liang (Kung Fu)Chris Witaske (The Bear)Anna Seregina (The Civil Dead)…and more to be announced!For more information about Dead Pilots Society and to listen to past episodes featuring John Hodgman, Emerald Fennell, and many others, visit: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/dead-pilots-society.

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Third Year of Fun at LA Comic Con

Storytelling Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 47:09

Ali recaps her experience attending LA Comic Con for her third year in a row, sharing fun tidbits from panels featuring the cast of Rick and Morty and Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as industry insights from other panelists about writing for animation, post-production, sound editing, and more. She also shares about meeting the voice actor behind the beloved Cabbage Merchant, James Sie, and almost missing the opportunity (but thankfully it worked out) to meet the voice of Aang, the Avatar himself, Zach Tyler Eisen.

22 - Mr. & Mrs. Dracula - 618th Anniversary: Lox

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 57:21

Andy and Sean discuss Mr. & Mrs. Dracula (1980), a pilot about a vampire couple, maybe family, who move from Transylvania to the USA.The Mr. and Mrs. Dracula pilot is available on YouTube from what appears to be a VHS recording.Podcast episode available on Patreon a day early.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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21 - Sports Night- High Stakes ESPN

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 78:28

Andy and Sean, are joined by Steve Basilone to discuss Sport Night (1998), an early Sorkin pilot about the high stakes world that is nightly sports cable television. Steve is a tv and film writer, Community, The Goldbergs, Indebted. You can catch his latest movie, Long Weekend, on FX and Starz or rent it on streamers!Sports Night is available for rent only on Amazon, Apple, etc.Some light Spoilers are committed at the following timestamps: 10:15, 22:15, and 43:45Podcast episode available for on streaming platforms tomorrow.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Episode 157: Julie Bean & Brian Donovan Interview (Honey Do List After Show)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 85:00

This is the after-show for Honey Do List, featuring our interview with Julie Bean and Brian Donovan. Julie and Brian share incredible stories about breaking into the industry and how they worked their way up to becoming showrunners. Brian also discusses his time on the legendary Georgetown improv troupe alongside Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, and Jacqueline Novak, to name a few. There's great practical and honest insight into showrunning in this episode. Plus, you'll find out why every writer should have a post-it note on their computer that says: "Put it in the bathroom." You'll also hear about the development of Honey Do List and how it went from a tik tok video to a TV pilot. We loved chatting with Brian and Julie, and we know you're going to love listening to this one. Enjoy!The mother-daughter duo and tik tok video that inspired Honey Do List hereTickets to Ben Blacker's show Retro Specs live at The Elysian Theater on 9/29ticket link: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/retrospecsFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

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20 - Steel Justice (AKA Robosaurus) - AKA Dino Bot!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 94:48

Andy and Sean talk failed pilot Steel Justice (1992), currently available on Youtube. They watched this pilot so you wouldn't have to.Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Write On: 'Pachinko' Showrunner Soo Hugh

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 31:48

“Sometimes I think [the show Pachinko] is almost too personal. I feel like every show, you look at it and say, ‘How much of myself is in this show?' I did a show [The Whispers] about children who were communicating with an invisible alien force and somehow, I had to figure out how to make it part of me as well. We try to put ourselves in as much of our work as possible. But with this show, the tipping point almost fell in the other direction, where I felt so personally invested. I felt very much like this is my family's story, as well. That responsibility sometimes felt burdensome. So many of the cast and crew have said that there's a responsibility with this show that almost feels too much. But at the end of the day I think it's a thing that made us work harder. I think the show is as good as it is because people cared,” says Pachinko showrunner and creator Soo Hugh about making the story personal to her. In this episode, we speak to Hugh about the challenges of writing a show where characters speak in three languages, making the characters relatable to an American audience, and the responsibility of telling the stories of strong women over generations. “In Korean families, we always have these jokes that everyone knows who's running the house – your mother! I think it's the strength of Korean women that have just carried us through,” she says. We even ask Hugh about her work on one of my favorite shows The Terror, and what she thinks really happened to the real-life British crew on the Terror and Erebus ships that got stuck in the Artic ice. Her answer may surprise you. To hear more, listen to the podcast.

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Remy Solomon on 'Easy A'

Feeling Seen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:35

Olive Penderghast might not have stood out at her high school until the big rumors started...but she certainly stands out in the world of teen comedy heroines. Writer (and Tik Tok star!) Remy Solomon watched EASY A on repeat as a teen, and shares Olive's gifts, as well as some of her life lessons. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Jeremy Saulnier's latest film, REBEL RIDGE.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Remy Solomon

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19 - ER- From Crichton's Vault

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 76:40

Sean and Andy discuss the 1994 NBC pilot ER, originally a screenplay written by Michael Crichton in 1974.ER is currently streaming on Hulu and Max.Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Episode 155: Damir & Dario Konjicija Interview (I Hate Myself After Show)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 61:03

This is a very special episode of Dead Pilots Society. It's our interview with Damir and Dario Konjicija, and in it, you'll hear perhaps the most interesting Hollywood origin story we've ever encountered. Damir and Dario discuss their journey from being Bosnian refugees to arriving in America in 1997 and falling in love with American television. They talk about starting school in America as Bosnian immigrants, how they quickly found their artistic passion, and the pact they made to move to Los Angeles and try to make it. They also discuss their humble beginnings in Los Angeles, how they started writing together, and the development of their pilot I Hate Myself. This is a terrific interview that we know you're going to love.For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

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Episode 18 - Roseanne - Thinking of Sal Barone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 66:43

Sean and Andy talk the Roseanne pilot (ABC 1988), currently available for streaming on Peacock. Yes, the elephant in the room is addressed.Patreon bonus: First listener to comment the correct amount of times "Sal Barone" is said will get a follow on our Instagram account!Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Episode 154: I Hate Myself written by Damir & Dario Konjicija (Home Economics, Young Sheldon)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 43:40

Our dead pilots this month is I Hate Myself by Dario & Dami Konjicija (Home Economics, Young Sheldon). This is a fun multi-camera buddy comedy with a time traveling twist. It was developed for CBS Studios and we know you're going to love it. The cast for this one includes Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Josh Banday (Upload), Paige Collins (Good Girls), Leah Lewis (Matlock), Nabeel Muscatwalla (Better Days), Punam Patel (Ghosts) and Andrew Reich with stage directions. For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

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17 - Slow Horses - Slough, Slow, Slew, Sluuf?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 65:44

Sean and Andy practice some British(?) accents while they discuss the pilot episode of Slow Horses, an AppleTv+ series from 2022.Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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16 - The Patient - America's Great Hero: Serial Killers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 61:46

Sean and Andy discuss their issues with therapy. Oh and also the pilot episode of The Patient, an FX mini series from 2022.Do you think Alan Strauss is capable of helping either of these two?[Announcement] Moving forward episodes will be released every other Monday!Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

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Episode 153: Jordan Roter Interview (Common Enemy After Show)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 53:03

We sat down with Jordan Roter to discuss her pilot Common Enemy. If you haven't listen to it yet, what are you waiting for? Jordan is an experienced writer who's sold her work in the literary, feature and television space. She talks about the process of pitching a low concept character driven show, pushing the envelope in the family space and development stories about various projects she's had over the years. We loved getting to sit down with Jordan and you're going to love listening to her too. Enjoy!For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

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Jim Piddock

Reza Rifts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 60:37

Episode #297 Join host Keith Reza as he sits down with writer and actor Jim Piddock for a fascinating conversation about writing, acting, and the entertainment industry. Jim shares insights into his book, writing process, and experiences working in both TV and film. Learn about the challenges of writing comedy and the journey of getting a script turned into a movie. Jim also discusses his experiences as an actor in projects he has written, as well as working with other writers and actors. Don't miss this lighthearted and entertaining discussion filled with valuable insights from a seasoned industry professional. Jim's Links Website https://jimpiddock.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimpiddock/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jim.piddock X https://x.com/realjimpiddock Keith's Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms! https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza https://www.instagram.com/keithreza https://www.twitter.com/keithreza https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #KeithReza #JimPiddock #writeractor #entertainmentindustry #TVwriting #filmwriting #comedywriting #scriptwriting #acting #workingwithactors #writingprocess #hauntings #spirits #lighthearteddiscussion #valuableinsights

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#110: Beth Morrey — Writing Funny, Upmarket Fiction

London Writers' Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 58:22

Sunday Times Bestseller Beth Morrey (Saving Missey, Lucky Day) on her journey as a writer and TV producer and writing humorous upmarket books while exploring darker themes. We talk about her latest book Lucky Day and what it means to stop saying ‘yes' and start living for yourself.*ABOUT BETH MORREYPreviously Creative Director at RDF Television, Beth Morrey now writes full time. Her debut novel, Saving Missy, was a Sunday Times bestseller and longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award. Beth lives in London with her husband, two sons and two poodles.*RESOURCES & LINKS

Body Diversity In Television: The Needle Is Moving But There's Still A Long Way To Go

Diet Starts Tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 32:13

On today's episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren rave over Nicola Coughlan's recent reply to a reporter about her so-called bravery with baring her body on screen. She said “It is hard 'cause I think women with my body type, women with perfect breasts—we do not see ourselves onscreen enough.” Go off, Nicola!! This leads into a conversation about the need for more body diversity in TV and Film. Lauren tells us about her foray into TV Writing where she was trying to do just that with her original pilot “Fat With Standards.” Is “fat funny best friend” the best plus size actors can hope for amongst the other choices of villain, parent, grandparent, creep, joke or sad person on diet? We don't think so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 150: Codependent written by Mark Gross (How We Roll, Mike & Molly)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 42:32

We have a great pilot for you this month! It's written by the hilarious and well respected, Mark Gross (How We Roll, Mike & Molly). His pilot is called Codependent and it centers around a relationship between Nate, an aimless substitute teacher and Ed, the grandfather who raised him and how that relationship is challenged when Nate meets a women who could be the one. This pilot was written and sold to CBS twice before we were able to get our hands on it. Codependent stars Billy Gardell (Bob Hearts Abishola, Mike & Molly), Louis Mustillo (Mike & Molly), Katie Lowes (Scandal) Cecily Knobler, Sarah Stouffer (Switched At Birth), Nyambi Nyambi (The Good Fight, Night Court, Mike & Molly), Aaron Branch (Unstable), Tre Hale (Platonic), Marcus Bishop Wright, Katrina Davis, Noah Findling and Andrew Reich with stage directions. Enjoy!WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW ON 6/30 / 2 PM at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Our June 30 show features scripts by Dario Konjicija & Damir Konjicija (Home Economics; Young Sheldon) and Jordan Roter (American Housewife). We have a great cast for this one including: Beth Dover (Orange Is the New Black), Jonathan Tucker (Warrior; Westworld), Josh Banday (Upload; Not Dead Yet), Vinny Thomas (Platonic; Ahsoka), Leah Lewis (Matlock; Elemental), Punam Patel (Special; Ghosts), Nancy Lenehan (The Boys; People of Earth), Olivia Sui (Smosh; Do Revenge), Zainab Johnson (Upload; Last Comic Standing), Nabeel Muscatwalla (Good Trouble; Better Days), Paige Collins (Distance; Good Girls), Emma Shannon (Better Things; Puppy Dog Pals) and Antonio Corbo (Summer Camp Island; Minions). GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/deadpilots

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Episode 144: Andy Bobrow's List Of Sitcom Writing Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 70:32

Another #maxfundrive bonus episode for you! Thank you to everyone who has boosted or become a #maxfundrive member, it's because of you that we can put out episodes like this. We sat down with comedy writer Andy Bobrow about his sitcom writing rules. Andy is a writer who's script Greatest American Heroes (ep link here) was last year's MaxFunDrive episode. We had an incredible cast for that one including Will Forte, Stephen Root, Rachel Harris, Sam Richardson and more. Andy has written on Malcolm In The Middle, Community, Last Man On earth, Brooklyin Nine-Nine and currently he's been writing for Krapopolis. Recently, he posted some of his sitcom writing rules on twitter that we found to be super spot on and we wanted to talk to him about it. There's a lot of extremely practical advice in this one. Things that can help comedy writers at any level who are maybe stuck on a scene or looking for general things not to do. You can find his list here This is for all writers or fans who are interested in the craft of how comedy shows are written. If you get something useful out of this conversation please consider becoming a #maxfun member at just $5 a month by going to maximumfun.org/donate. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

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Episode 143: Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers) Interview (Principle After Show)