3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast

Ep. 426 - Ira Parker - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000

In our latest episode, Brian Gary speaks with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker (House of the Dragon, Better Things) about the creative challenges of worldbuilding, connecting to the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon universe, and more.

Ep. 425 - Susanna Fogel & David Iserson - Ponies

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:56:00 +0000

In this episode, Jonterri Gadson talks with writing team Susanna Fogel & David Iserson (The Spy Who Dumped Me) about creating their spy thriller series Ponies, balancing tone, their collaborative process, and more.

Ep. 424 - Kristen Stewart - The Chronology of Water

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:41:00 +0000

In this episode, Kristina Woo speaks with Kristen Stewart about writing, directing, and producing her debut feature film, The Chronology of Water. They also discuss the creative choices of adaptation from page to screen, art vs. commerce, and much more.

Ep. 423 - Rian Johnson - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

In our latest episode, Josephine Green Zhang speaks with screenwriter-director Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) about crafting his latest film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, his own origin story, the art of the twist, and much more.

Ep. 422 - Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox - Wicked: For Good

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0000

In this episode, host Susie Singer Carter talks with screenwriters Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox(Wicked) about collaborating on the hit film Wicked: For Good, the creative challenges adapting musicals from stage to screen, and much more.

Ep. 421 - Chloé Zhao - Hamnet

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Aaron Fullerton speaks with screenwriter-director Chloé Zhao(Eternals, Nomadland) about crafting her latest film Hamnet, the art of adaptation, where she finds creative inspiration, and much more.

Ep. 420 - Ryan Coogler - Sinners

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000

In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck talks with screenwriter-director Ryan Coogler(Black Panther, Creed) about crafting his acclaimed hit film Sinners, the importance of family and community, his filmmaking process, and much more.

Ep. 419 - Brad Ingelsby - Task

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:47:00 +0000

In this episode, host Aaron Fullerton speaks with writer Brad Ingelsby, who's having a major moment right now: as creator and co-showrunner of the crime drama series Task, co-screenwriter of the wildfire survival film The Lost Bus, and screenwriter of the thriller Echo Valley.

Ep. 418 - Andy Parker - Boots

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0000

In this episode, host Hilliard Guess sits down with Boots creator and co-showrunner Andy Parker about writing the hit Netflix limited series that explores the coming-of-age story of a young gay Marine in an era before "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," how personal experience informed his approach to the material, LGBTQ+ representation on screen, and more.

Ep. 417 - David DiGilio - The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Brian Gary speaks with creator-showrunner David DiGilio about his action-thriller series The Terminal List and its prequel spinoff series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, exploring character through the lens of psychology, how scripts are living documents, and much more.

Ep. 416 - Bill Condon - Kiss of the Spider Woman

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:36:00 +0000

In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck speaks with screenwriter-director Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Chicago) about bringing Kiss of the Spider Woman to the screen, the creative challenges of adapting Broadway musicals to feature films, finding your own authentic voice, and more.

Ep. 415 - Shane Black & Charles Mondry & Anthony Bagarozzi - Play Dirty

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:31:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa talks with Play Dirty screenwriter-director Shane Black (The Nice Guys, Iron Man 3) & co-screenwriters Charles Mondry (Road House) & Anthony Bagarozzi (Road House, The Nice Guys) about collaborating on their action crime thriller, adapting the Parker book series from page to screen, and more.

Ep. 414 - Susie Singer Carter - No Country for Old People

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:46:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa talks with filmmaker and fellow podcast host Susie Singer Carter(My Mom and the Girl) about her eye-opening doc series, No Country for Old People, which exposes the nursing home/elder abuse crisis, advocating for accountability, transparency, and people over profits, her personal connection to the subject, why it was important to get her documentary Guild-covered, and more.

Ep. 413 - Noah Hawley - Alien: Earth

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:34:00 +0000

In this episode, host Brian Gary speaks with creator, showrunner, writer, & director Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion) about bringing the popular sci-fi/horror Alien franchise to TV for his hit FX series Alien: Earth, world-building, creative process, and much more.

Ep. 412 - WGAW PAC and the California Tax Incentives Program

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:08:00 +0000

In this episode, host Brian Gary sits down with WGA West PAC Board Member Danny Tolli and WGA West Political and Legislative Director Shelagh Wagener to learn more about the WGAW's PAC and our work within the Entertainment Union Coalition.

Ep. 411 - Jason Keller - Stick

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:17:00 +0000

In this episode, host Monique Sorgen talks with screenwriter, creator, and showrunner Jason Keller (Ford v Ferrari, Escape Plan) about crafting his AppleTV+ comedy series Stick, segueing from film to television, finding the funny, and much more.

Ep.410 - Francesca Delbanco & Nicholas Stoller - Platonic

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:03:00 +0000

In this episode, host Jonterri Gadson speaks with creators, showrunners, and married writing partners Francesca Delbanco(Friends from College) & Nicholas Stoller(Goosebumps, Friends from College, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising) about crafting Season 2 of their AppleTV+ comedy series Platonic, tips for pitching, what they look for when staffing writers' rooms, and much more.

Ep.409 - Dan Gregor & Doug Mand & Akiva Schaffer - The Naked Gun

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:50:00 +0000

In this episode, host Josephine Green Zhang talks with The Naked Gun screenwriters Dan Gregor & Doug Mand (Chip 'N' Dales: Rescue Rangers, Dolittle, How I Met Your Mother) & co-screenwriter-director Akiva Schaffer( Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) about their comic collaboration, the creative challenges of crafting movie reboots, and much more.

Ep. 408 - Sophie Brooks - Oh, Hi!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:18:00 +0000

In this episode, host Jonterri Gadson talks with screenwriter-director Sophie Brooks about her latest film Oh, Hi!, the challenges of indie filmmaking, her creative process, and much more.

Ep. 407 - Carina Adly MacKenzie - We Were Liars

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:21:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa speaks with We Were Liars co-developer/co-showrunner Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals) about YA storytelling through an adult lens, the alchemy of diverse writers' rooms, mentoring young writers, & more.

Ep. 406 - Gerard Johnstone - M3GAN 2.0

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck speaks with M3GAN 2.0 screenwriter-director Gerard Johnstone(M3GAN) about upgrading horror fans' favorite robotic doll, the creative challenges of making sequels to hit movies, and more.

Ep. 405 - Eric Ledgin & Justin Spitzer - St. Denis Medical

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:44:00 +0000

In this episode, host Myles Warden speaks with St. Denis Medical creators Eric Ledgin (American Auto) & Justin Spitzer(Superstore) about keeping the workplace comedy mockumentary format fresh, the creative challenges of writing for network primetime TV, staffing their writers' room, and more.

Ep. 404 - Mara Brock Akil - Forever

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Hilliard Guess talks with Forever creator-showrunner Mara Brock Akil(The Game, Being Mary Jane) about reimagining Judy Blume's teen novel through the lens of young Black love, empowering new voices at her Writers' Colony residency, the importance of completing writing projects, and more.

Ep. 403 - Kit Williamson - Unconventional

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:36:00 +0000

In this episode, host Monique Sorgen talks with creator, showrunner, and actor Kit Williamson about writing, directing, and starring in his comedy series Unconventional, why queer narratives and LGBTQ+ representation are vital, and more.

Ep. 402 - Production Assistants United! Bringing PAs into Hollywood Labor

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:23:00 +0000

For nearly a year, Production Assistants, commonly called PAs, across the country have been taking steps to form a union with the Burbank-based LiUNA Local 724. Today on the podcast, WGAW member Andra Whipple is joined by LiUNA Local 724 business representative Alex Aguilar and Production Assistant and organizing committee member Clio Byrne-Gudding to talk about their campaign to improve wages, enshrine turnaround times and provide access to union health benefits.

EP. 401 - Charles Yu - Interior Chinatown

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:03:00 +0000

In this episode, host Kristina Woo talks with Interior Chinatown creator, showrunner, and author Charles Yu (Westworld, Legion, American Born Chinese) about adapting his National Book Award-winning novel to a limited series, his unlikely path in the entertainment industry, why inclusion & representation matters, and more.

Ep. 400 - Michael Angarano & Christopher Smith - Sacramento

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, host Kristina Woo talks with screenwriter-director-actor Michael Angarano & screenwriter Christopher Smith about collaborating on their road trip comedy Sacramento, their path from page to screen, and more.

Ep. 399 - Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann - The Last of Us Season 2

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:50:00 +0000

In this episode, host Josephine Green Zhang talks to The Last of Us creators and showrunners Craig Mazin(Chernobyl) & Neil Druckmann about crafting Season 2 of the hit series, adapting the popular videogame for television, advice for aspiring writers, and more.

Ep. 398 - Jennie Snyder Urman - Matlock

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:45:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa speaks with showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin, Charmed) about reimagining the hit CBS series Matlock, the challenges of writing broadcast TV shows, how she shapes her writers' room, and more.

Ep. 397 - Michelle Nader - Shifting Gears / Deli Boys

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:40:00 +0000

In this episode, host Monique Sorgen talks with showrunner and executive producer Michelle Nader(2 Broke Girls, The King of Queens, Dollface), about her two current comedy series, Shifting Gears and Deli Boys, how personal experience shapes her work, and more.

Ep. 396 - SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Sarah Elmaleh

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:22:00 +0000

SAG-AFTRA's Interactive Media Agreement, which covers video game performers, expired in November of 2022. On July 26, 2024, after 18 months of negotiations with some of the industry's largest video game companies, SAG-AFTRA members called a strike. Today on the podcast, WGAW member and host Myles Warden is joined by SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Chair Sarah Elmaleh for an update on the strike and to learn more about the core issues that SAG-AFTRA members are fighting for.

Ep. 395 - Ben Watkins - Cross

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:03:00 +0000

In our latest episode, host Hilliard Guess talks with Cross developer-showrunner Ben Watkins(Hand of God, Burn Notice) about his hit Amazon Prime series, what he looks for when staffing writers' rooms, and more.

Ep. 394 - Drew Hancock - Companion

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:51:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa talks with Companion screenwriter-director Drew Hancock (My Dead Ex, Suburgatory) about his feature film debut, transitioning from TV to film, balancing tone, and more.

Ep. 393 - Kate Gersten - The Last Showgirl

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:36:00 +0000

Host Susie Singer Carter speaks with The Last Showgirl screenwriter Kate Gersten about drawing from her own experience of Las Vegas nightlife, her transition from writing for television (The Good Place, Mozart in the Jungle) to film, and more.

Ep. 392 - Victor Sanchez – Executive Director of LAANE

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:40:00 +0000

In this episode, WGAW member and host Jonterri Gadson is joined by Víctor Sánchez, Executive Director for the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy – also known as LAANE – an organizing and advocacy institution committed to economic, environmental, and racial justice. LAANE brings together community power and labor power to win policies that improve the lives of working families in Los Angeles and in Long Beach.

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Ep. 391 - Brian Donovan & Ed Herro - The Sticky

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:51:00 +0000

Host Jonterri Gadson talks with The Sticky creators-showrunners Brian Donovan & Ed Herro (American Housewife, The Neighbors) about their journey to bring the dark comedy caper to the screen, the challenges of shooting on location, the art of pitching, and more.

Ep. 390 - Justin Kuritzkes - Queer/Challengers

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:06:00 +0000

In this episode, host Josephine Green Zhang talks with Queer and Challengers screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes about collaborating with director Luca Guadagnino, the challenges of adaptation, and more.

Ep. 389 - David Scarpa - Gladiator II

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:46:00 +0000

In this episode, host Moon Zappa speaks with screenwriter David Scarpa (Napoleon, All the Money in the World) about Gladiator II, crafting historical epics, the creative challenges of sequels, and more.

Ep. 388 - Sean Baker - Anora

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:04:00 +0000

Host Kristina Woo talks with screenwriter-director Sean Baker (Red Rocket, The Florida Project, Tangerine) about his latest film Anora, the nuts & bolts of indie filmmaking, handling tonal shifts, and more.

Ep. 387 - Debora Cahn – The Diplomat

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:55:00 +0000

In this episode, host Aaron Fullerton speaks with The Diplomat creator-showrunner Debora Cahn about Season Two of Netflix's political drama series, how the show's writers' aim for authenticity, and more.

Ep. 386 - Sanjay Shah – Everybody Still Hates Chris

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:34:00 +0000

On this episode host Jonterri Gadson talks with Everybody Still Hates Chris developer-showrunner Sanjay Shah about how he got the Comedy Central animated series WGA-covered, the creative challenges of live-action vs. animation, his best tips for selling your pitch, and more.

Ep. 385 - WGAW Public Policy Priorities with Laura Blum-Smith

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:41:00 +0000

On this episode, with 2024 elections just a few weeks away, campaign season is in full swing.
WGAW Senior Research and Public Policy Director Laura Blum-Smith joins Kristina Woo to talk about WGAW's policy priorities.

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Ep. 384 - Megan Park - My Old Ass

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:57:00 +0000

Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with filmmaker Megan Park about her latest film, the coming-of age comedy My Old Ass, making the transition from acting to writing and directing, finding her authentic voice, and more.

Ep. 383 - Lauren LeFranc - The Penguin

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with The Penguin developer-showrunner Lauren LeFranc about how the Max limited series explores the rise of the Gotham crime lord as a character study, the challenges of staying true to The Batman universe, and more.

Ep. 382 - Union Town: Casting by Teamsters with Allison Jones & Sherry Thomas

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:56:00 +0000

Back by popular demand, we have members of the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 —this time from the Casting Department.

Teamsters Local 399 and their New York counterparts in Teamsters Local 817 began contract negotiating with the studios on August 26th for Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors, and newly organized Casting Assistants. Host and WGAW member Andra Whipple sits down with two iconic Casting Directors and Teamster negotiating committee members Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas to discuss some of the challenges they are up against.

Learn more about the Casting Directors campaign and how you can support them in their campaign toolkit.

Ep. 381 - Alma Har'el - Lady in the Lake

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:04:00 +0000

Host Moon Zappa speaks with filmmaker Alma Har'el (Honey Boy) about creating, showrunning, and directing the AppleTV+ limited series Lady in the Lake, centering women in the narrative, finding the show's aesthetic, and more.

Ep. 380 - Katie Robbins - Sunny

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:25:00 +0000

Host Kristina Woo speaks with Sunny creator-showrunner Katie Robbins (The Affair, Natalia) about her AppleTV+ sci-fi dramedy series, the creative challenges of adaption, the connection between humans and AI technology, and more.

Ep. 379 - Keith McNutt, Executive Director of the Entertainment Community Fund

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:17:00 +0000

WGAW member Andra Whipple sat down with Entertainment Community Fund Western Region Executive Director Keith McNutt to discuss what services are provided, what the Fund is currently working on, and how you can get involved.

Ep. 378 - Anna Fishko - Orphan Black: Echoes

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:18:00 +0000

Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with Orphan Black: Echoes creator and showrunner Anna Fishko about exploring identity and found families in her sci-fi thriller series, 4D-printed body parts, what narratives she's drawn to, and more.

Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin - Thelma

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:37:00 +0000

Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with screenwriter-director Joshua Margolin about his feature debut Thelma, how his grandmother's own experience inspired the film, how his improv comedy background informs his creative process, and more.

Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:53:00 +0000

As the Teamsters and Hollywood Basic crafts continue their negotiations with the studios, we're coming to you with the second half of our two-part series on the issues they hope to address. This time, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson sits down with Teamsters local 399 members and Chef's Assistants Carlos Gonzales and Ester Garcia.

Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker - Jimmy Kimmel Live

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:09:00 +0000

WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing "packet," balancing the personal and professional, and much more.

Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni - Ahsoka

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:29:00 +0000

On this episode, Ahsoka creator and Mandalorian writer Dave Filoni talks about expanding the Stars Wars universe, his new role as Lucasfilm's Chief Content Officer, and more.

Union Town - Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 1

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:45:00 +0000

In a special full-episode of Union Town, WGAW member/captain Jonterri Gadson talks with Teamsters Local 399 members Doug Weaver and Alison Taylor about the work they do and the importance of this negotiation. This is part one of a two-part series on the issues Hollywood Teamsters hope to address in their current negotiations with the studios.

Ep. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky - Hacks

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Host Andra Whipple talks with Hacks creators & showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky about returning for Season 3 of their Max comedy series, reflections on last year's WGA strike, and why writing is essential at every stage of the process.

Ep. 372 - Lulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First Contract

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:26:00 +0000

Timed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo speaks with Expats creator-showrunner & filmmaker Lulu Wang about her Amazon series, authentic representation, transitioning to television, and more. (1:00) Next up, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Ridiculousness writers and new Writers Guild members Erin Conroy and Greg Edwards about the fight to achieve their first-ever WGA contract, the power of solidarity, and more. (41:14)

Ep. 371 - Jen D'Angelo | Chris Keyser & David A. Goodman's Morgan Cox Acceptance Speeches

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:38:00 +0000

In this episode WGAW member Susie Singer Carter talks with 2024 Writers Guild Award-winning writer Jen D'Angelo (01:10) about crafting films such as Quiz Lady and Totally Killer, how her improv comedy experience informs her creative process, and more. For the Union Town segment (31:31), 2023 WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs and past WGAW Presidents David A. Goodman and Chris Keyser receive WGAW's Morgan Cox Award at the recent 2024 Writers Guild Awards, honoring their outstanding Guild service and leadership which played a key role in the WGA achieving unprecedent gains during last year's MBA negotiations and 148-day writers' strike.

Ep. 370 - Brit Marling | AFM Local 47 President Stephanie O'Keefe

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:49:00 +0000

In this episode's Union Town segment (01:03), WGAW member "Jazz" Peck talks with American Federation of Musicians Local 47 President Stephanie O'Keefe about representing musicians in the industry, the power of solidarity, and the magic that both musicians and writers create with their work. Then, WGAW member Aaron Fullerton talks with A Murder at the End of the World co-creator-showrunner-writer and co-star Brit Marling (23:26) about telling stories that blend real emotions with big ideas, the unique pitching process she has with her writing partner, and more.

Ep. 369 - Francesca Sloane | Many Crafts, One Fight Recap

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:10:00 +0000

In this episode's Union Town segment (1:00), Writers Guild members turn out in force to show solidarity at the recent Many Crafts, One Fight rally to kick off crew unions IATSE, Teamsters, and Hollywood Basic Crafts' negotiations with the AMPTP. Then, host Josephine Green Zhang talks with Mr. and Mrs. Smith co-creator and showrunner Francesca Sloane (9:45) about her new Amazon series, creative process, career, and more.

Ep. 368 - Albert Kim | Matt Pearce on Organizing in the Newsroom

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:13:00 +0000

This year has seen multiple newsroom strikes, massive lay-offs, and sudden closures. In this episode's Union Town segment (1:01), WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo talks with Media Guild West President and former Los Angeles Times writer Matt Pearce about how reporters are organizing the newsroom to push back against corporate greed and protect good jobs. Kristina then speaks with writer and former journalist Albert Kim, developer and showrunner of Avatar: The Last Airbender, about crafting his new hit Netflix series, how Asian representation matters, and more. (31:51)

Ep. 367 - Gina Yashere | Second City Educators Discuss Tentative Deal

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode's "Union Town" segment (1:05), host Andra Whipple speaks with Rebekah Walendzak Slepski & Bina Martin about how educators at the Second City Training Center in Chicago, members of the Association of International Comedy Educators, reached a tentative deal with the iconic comedy company after a marathon, 11-hour bargaining session, thwarting a planned strike and ending a two-year fight for their first contract. Then host Monique Sorgen talks with writer-actor-comedian Gina Yashere (25:18) about her Nigerian-British roots and her unique path from stand-up to co-creating and co-starring on CBS' hit comedy series Bob Hearts Abishola.

Ep. 366 - Cord Jefferson, and USC Adjunct Professors Fight for Unionization

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode's new "Union Town" segment (1:18), WGAW member Jasmyne Peck speaks with educators Peter Gamble and Dara Resnik about how USC's Adjunct Faculty Alliance is organizing with UAW (United Auto Workers) to improve their pay and working conditions. Next up, to coincide with Black History Month, Committee of Black Writers Co-Chair Hilliard Guess talks with Writers Guild Award & Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer Cord Jefferson (18:24) (Succession, Watchmen) about his acclaimed film American Fiction, the challenges of adaption, and creating Black-centered narratives.

Ep. 365 - Sarah Polley

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:51:16 +0000

Host Moon Zappa speaks with filmmaker Sarah Polley about writing and directing her latest film Women Talking, adapted from Miriam Toews' novel about women in an isolated religious community who grapple with reconciling their faith with brutal reality.

Ep.364 - Max Borenstein

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:36:46 +0000

Host David Sheftell talks with Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty co-creator-showrunner-EP-writer Max Borenstein (The Terror: Infamy, Godzilla vs. Kong) about HBOMax's series chronicling the '80s-era L.A. Lakers basketball team on and off the court.

Ep. 363 - Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Host Hilliard Guess talks with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever screenwriters Ryan Coogler (director) & Joe Robert Cole about Marvel's hit sequel and moving the MCU franchise forward.

Ep. 362 - Alisha Ketry

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Host David Sheftell chats with writer Alisha Ketry (American Dad, Fuller House) about the comedy film I'm Totally Fine.

Ep. 361 - Terence Winter

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Host David Radcliff talks with Terence Winter (The Sopranos, The Wolf of Wall Street) about the new Paramount+ series Tulsa King, thriving in the writers' room, and law school.

Ep. 360 - Chris Estrada

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Host Josephine Green Zhang speaks with Chris Estrada about co-creating, writing, and starring in Hulu's acclaimed, Latinx-centric comedy series This Fool, why representation matters, and more.

Ep. 359 - Brittani Nichols

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Host Monique Sorgen speaks with writer-actor-comedian Brittani Nichols (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Drop the Mic) about writing for ABC's award-winning, hit comedy series Abbott Elementary and more.

Ep. 358 - Todd Field

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 04:21:00 +0000

Host Aaron Fullerton speaks with filmmaker Todd Field (Little Children) about writing and directing his latest film Tár, which explores fame and power.

Ep. 357 - James Gray

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:19:25 +0000

Host David Radcliff speaks with screenwriter-director James Gray (Ad Astra, The Lost City of Z) about his latest film, Armageddon Time, a personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.

Ep. 356 - J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Host Brian Gary talks with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power developers-showrunners J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay about Amazon's epic fantasy series set in in the Second Age of Middle Earth, thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Ep. 355 - Abi Damaris Corbin & Kwame Kwei-Armah

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:19:00 +0000

Host Hilliard Guess chats with screenwriter-director Abi Damaris Corbin & co-screenwriter Kwame Kwei-Armah about their recent film Breaking, whose title resonates in more ways than one.

Ep. 354 - Alfred Gough & Miles Millar

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Host Andra Whipple speaks with Wednesday creators-showrunners Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Smallville, The Shannara Chronicles) about their Netflix's Addams Family spinoff comedy -mystery series, creative process, and more.

Ep. 353 - Gordon Smith and Alison Tatlock

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:27:00 +0000

All Things Must Come to an End: Host David Radcliff talks with Better Call Saul writers-EPs Gordon Smith and Alison Tatlock about the final season of AMC's acclaimed, award-winning series.

Ep. 352 - Charles Shyer

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:39:39 +0000

Home for the Holidays: Host Susie Singer Carter chats with filmmaker Charles Shyer (Father of the Bride, Baby Boom) about co-writing and directing Netflix's holiday romantic drama The Noel Diary, his career, and more.

Ep. 351 - Attica & Tembi Locke

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:09:19 +0000

Host Aaron Fullerton speaks with From Scratch creators-writers-sisters Attica & Tembi Locke about their Netflix limited series, based on Tembi's memoir about finding love and home in Sicily.

Ep. 350 - Vanessa Ramos

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Be Kind Rewind: Host Andra Whipple chats with Blockbuster creator-showrunner Vanessa Ramos (Superstore, Kenan) about her new Netflix comedy series and more.

Ep. 349 -Veterans Day Episode

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:42:45 +0000

To salute Veterans Day, hosts Steve Trautmann and Ken Pisani speak with veteran writers Brian Anthony (Station 19), Megan Ferrell Burke (Outlander), and Jalysa Conway (9-1-1: Lone Star) about how their military experience informs their work and their collaboration on the new comic book anthology Soldier Stories.

Ep. 348 - Andrew Hinderaker

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:52:29 +0000

Host Moon Zappa talks with Let the Right One In creator-showrunner Andrew Hinderaker (Away, Penny Dreadful) about adapting the Swedish horror film and novel with a fresh, diverse spin for Showtime's new series.

Ep. 347 - Carlton Cuse

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:46:00 +0000

Host Brian Gary talks with writer Carlton Cuse (Jack Ryan, Locke & Key) about co-developing the AppleTV+ drama series Five Days at Memorial, chronicling the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath at a local hospital.

Ep. 346 - Dana Stevens

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:05:40 +0000

Host Hilliard Guess talks with screenwriter Dana Stevens (Fatherhood, Safe Haven) about the historical epic The Woman King and more.

Ep. 345 - Walter Hill

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:40:00 +0000

Host Brian Gary speaks with veteran filmmaker Walter Hill (48 Hours, The Warriors) about writing and directing his latest film, the Western Dead for a Dollar, career, and more.

Ep. 344 - Greg Garcia

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:14:35 +0000

Host Monique Sorgen talks with creator-showrunner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) about his Amazon Freevee comedy series Sprung and more.

Ep. 343 - Gary Goldstein

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 03:33:00 +0000

Host Brian Gary speaks with writer Gary Goldstein (Forever Christmas, For Love & Honor) about his new Hallmark holiday movie, Lights, Camera, Christmas!, his latest novel, The Mother I Never Had, and pivoting from screenwriter to author.

Ep. 342 - Raamla Mohamed

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:21:00 +0000

Host Hilliard Guess talks with Reasonable Doubt creator-showrunner Raamla Mohamed (Scandal, Little Fires Everywhere) about her new Hulu legal drama series and more.

Ep. 341 - Rodrigo Garcia

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:51:15 +0000

Host Susie Singer Carter speaks with screenwriter-director Rodrigo Garcia (Four Good Days, Last Days in the Desert), about his latest film, Raymond & Ray, a dramedy which explores how two half-brothers reunite to honor their father's final wish.

Ep. 340 - Steven Rogers

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Host Moon Zappa talks with screenwriter Steven Rogers (I, Tonya, Love the Coopers) about creating and writing Hulu's limited series, Mike, chronicling the controversial life and career and heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson.

Ep. 339 - David Goodman

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Host David Sheftell speaks with past WGAW President David A. Goodman (The Orville, Family Guy) about writing the dark comedy Honor Society and more.

Ep. 338 - Allison Miller

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:02:04 +0000

Host Andra Whipple talks with The Resort co-showrunner-writer Allison Miller (Angelyne) about Peacock's time-jumping, comedic mystery series and more.

Ep. 337 - Lucy Alibar

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:13:00 +0000

Host Aaron Mendelsohn speaks with screenwriter Lucy Alibar (Troop Zero, Beasts of the Southern Wild) about her recent film Where the Crawdads Sing and more.

Ep. 336 - Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:03:37 +0000

Host Andra Whipple speaks with screenwriter-director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Someone Great) about her latest movies, from Marvel superhero blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder to Netflix dark comedy Do Revenge, and more.

Ep. 335 - Lustig & Thornton

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:54:33 +0000

Host Susie Singer Carter talks with writers Ben Lustig & Jake Thornton about smashing gender roles and fairytale tropes in their action-packed Hulu film The Princess.

Ep. 334 - Matthew Federman

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:51 +0000

Host David Sheftell speaks with Blood & Treasure co-creator-showrunner Matthew Federman (Limitless, Jericho) about Season Two of the action-adventure series streaming on Paramount+.

Ep. 333 - Claudia Forestieri & Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:52:05 +0000

Host Monique Sorgen talks with Gordita Chronicles creators-showrunners Claudia Forestieri & Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz about their coming-of-age comedy series and more.

Ep. 332 - Liz Meriwether

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:33:51 +0000

Host Brian Gary speaks with The Dropout showrunner-writer Liz Meriwether on how she drew fresh blood to chronicle the rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu's docudrama limited series.

Ep. 331 - Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:00:52 +0000

Host Luciano Saber has a conversation with For All Mankind's co-creators-showrunners Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi as Season Three of AppleTV+'s alternate-reality sci-fi series launches a Space Race to Mars.

Ep. 330 - Natasha Lyonne & Allison Silverman

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:00:25 +0000

Host David Sheftell speaks with Russian Doll co-creator-showrunner-star Natasha Lyonne along with writer Allison Silverman about how Season 2 of Netflix's trippy dark comedy continues to play with time travel, family history, and more.

Ep. 329 - Amy Schumer

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:09:01 +0000

Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with writer/actor/comedian Amy Schumer (Trainwreck, Inside Amy Schumer) about her career and her Hulu series Life & Beth.

Ep. 328 - Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:45:06 +0000

Host Susie Singer Carter speaks with ROAR creators-showrunners Liz Flahive & Carly Mensch (GLOW, Nurse Jackie) about their women-centric AppleTV+ anthology series and more.