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News and information about the WGAw, and interviews with screenwriters from the worlds of movies, television, and new media.

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Episode: Ep. 408 - Sophie Brooks - Oh, Hi!
Carina Adly MacKenzie
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Episode: Ep. 407 - Carina Adly MacKenzie - We Were Liars
Eric Ledgin
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Mara Brock Akil
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Episode: Ep. 404 - Mara Brock Akil - Forever
Kit Williamson
Creator, showrunner, and actor, known for the series Eastsiders and Unconventional
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Charles Yu
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Episode: EP. 401 - Charles Yu - Interior Chinatown
Michael Angarano
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Brian Gehry
Host of 3rd & Fairfax with experience in the industry, often guiding discussions around screenwriting and representation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Great. Informative. Amazing.

    I love your podcast. One critique: please raise your microphone levels; the volume is way too low.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    willymonts
    United States6 months ago
  • Good but low audio

    Good interviews but the audio is so low, I often skip listening to this show because of it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BrownieSamson
    United States8 months ago
  • I Want to LOVE This but…

    I love and look forward to the content. This is an interesting, smart and informative podcast. But why is the sound quality so bad? You guys are in the heart of the entertainment business yet the audio often sounds like you’re recording in a tin can at the end of a long hallway. Please figure this out because right now these are often too painful to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The Garden Lady
    United States4 years ago
  • Incredible interviews but mediocre tech setup

    The quality of reputable people you get to listen to are sadly not given justice in the audio quality of the recordings.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DISCRO
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Good access, poor preparation by hosts and production

    I wish a podcast that has a group behind it like the WGA West would put a few bucks into production. Listening to tinny sound for an hour is fine for the folks starting out, but come on WGA! I also wish these hosts would prepare more, and talk less about themselves. Especially for the one host I’ve looked up one, and they (being vague not to call out anyone too intensely) don’t seem to have any significant screenwriting credits, so I’m not sure why they are a host? Anyway, it’s not too late to p... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Watermark is huge
    United States5 years ago

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Hosts are praised for their engaging and informative interview styles, although some wish for more preparedness.
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The sound quality has received criticism, affecting the overall enjoyment for some listeners.
Detailed insights into the writing industry are greatly valued by listeners.
Interviews provide a mix of entertainment and education, adding depth to the listening experience.

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Ep.410 - Francesca Delbanco & Nicholas Stoller - Platonic
Q: What's the best way for a new staff writer to get asked back?
Being a staff writer is challenging. You have to really be adept at reading the room, come with pitches, but also not dominate.
Ep.410 - Francesca Delbanco & Nicholas Stoller - Platonic
Q: What is one pitching tip you can share?
Keep it short.
Ep. 405 - Eric Ledgin & Justin Spitzer - St. Denis Medical
Q: How do you balance the chaos and the heartfelt moments in your show?
They strive to keep heartfelt moments unexpected and to blend humor with genuine human experiences effectively.
Ep. 405 - Eric Ledgin & Justin Spitzer - St. Denis Medical
Q: What was the inspiration for St. Denis Medical?
Eric Ledgin highlighted his vivid memories and experiences within hospitals that inspired him to explore the lives of healthcare workers in a comedic light.
Ep. 404 - Mara Brock Akil - Forever
Q: What is one pitching tip you can share?
Vomit first. Tell the story with passion, keeping it engaging.

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1. Sophie Brooks
2. Carina Adly MacKenzie
3. Eric Ledgin
4. Justin Spitzer
5. Mara Brock Akil
6. Kit Williamson
7. Charles Yu
8. Michael Angarano

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