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Screenwriters' Rant Room

Hilliard Guess
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This is the Official Podcas for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in thi... more

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Latest Episodes

🔥In this finale episode of the season🔥 Hilliard and guest co-host writer-director Gregg Simon sat down with Showrunner-creator-director-author QUINTON PEEPLES in a super informative, 2-hour, nothing but game episode for any writer who wants to writ... more

🔥In this episode🔥Hilliard sat down with actor, writer, producer, director ALONA TAL - star on the hit series CROSS on Amazon Prime. We talked about all sides of her skills, directing, shadowing, using your instincts, her amazing work on other netwo... more

In this BONUS ep - Hilliard sat down with FIA PERERA writer-director-producer of the new coming-of-age feature film he produced with Ryan Lacen, Janice Bergere and Tyler Musikanth on Cape Cod called MERMAID!

We talked all about producing the film fr... more

In this episode, writer-producer Hilliard Guess and guest co-host actor-writer-prod-dir Dalila Ali Rajah sit down for an educational conversation (we do talk a bit of politics in this one - FYI), with actor/writer/coach and 2026 NAACP Image Award nom... more

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Recent Guests

Alona Tal
actor, writer, producer, director
Episode: 550 - ALONA TAL - STAR ON CROSS
Fia Perera
Writer, director, producer, author
Prayer Pictures / Mermaid Project
Episode: BONUS EP - PRODUCING MERMAID FEATURE FILM
Dalila Ali Rajah
Actress, writer, and mentor (guest on episode)
Episode: 549 ADAM DAVENPORT - NAACP NOMINEE
Adam Davenport
Actor, writer, activist; founder of TIAS International Acting Studio
TIAS International Acting Studio (Serbia/Hungary)
Episode: 549 ADAM DAVENPORT - NAACP NOMINEE
Johnny Ray Gill
Actor, writer, producer, director
Star of Cross
Episode: 548 - JOHNNY RAY GILL
J. David Shanks
Writer, executive producer, showrunner, and creator
Episode: 547 - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - J. DAVID SHANKS
Dalila Ali Raja
Actor, producer, activist, and new director
Episode: 547 - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - J. DAVID SHANKS
Lakethia Dalcoe
Writer, actress, and playwright known for shows such as Silo and work with Marvel.
Episode: OSCARS PICKS, THEMES & MORE
Joshua Kazemi
Writer and half Iranian, half Filipino from Texas
Rooster Teeth Animation
Episode: MENTORSHIP MATTERS WRITERS PROGRAM

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Hilliard Guess
Host of Screenwriters' Rant Room

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Smart Fun Hollywood Writing Conversations

    Hilliard is a great host who keeps the conversation flowing with sharp insights and a lot of laughs. He attracts a seemingly endless stream of high level guests with fascinating stories about their projects careers and writing process. Great conversations make this a really engaging show. Game

    All Day, Hilldog

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weisspop
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    You get the feeling you’re hanging out with good friends—while they’re dropping gems and killer writing/pitching tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chilltowntv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Screenwriters You came to the right place

    This podcast makes you feel like you are in a friend’s living room, except your friends are highly successful screenwriters who openly share their stories

    This has taught me so much and i’m only a fraction of the way through the episodes..

    Hope to work with all of them someday..

    see, i’m already learning to advocate for myself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dakofi
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and informative

    One of the best podcasts on screenwriting, film and tv production you will ever listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    upswriter
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Screenwriters Poscast

    What I love about this podcast is that it covers everything! Writing, current state of the industry, and just dope everyday life things.

    It feels like you just chilling at your family or close friend house that drops gems and so most knowledge on you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amwill76
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as entertaining, informative, and a strong resource for writers
One of the best on screenwriting, film and TV production with practical game
Some feedback notes the mic technique could be improved when guests eat during episodes
New listeners find it a go-to for actionable insights and inspiration
Feels like a living room chat with successful screenwriters sharing stories and advice
Host keeps conversations flowing with sharp insights and laughs, attracts high-level guests
Overall perceptions highlight authenticity, mentorship, and industry-savvy conversations
Long-time fans appreciate curated guests and no-fluff discussions
Feels like hanging out with friends while they drop writing tips and gems
Covers writing, industry state, and everyday life in a relatable way

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

550 - ALONA TAL - STAR ON CROSS
Q: How do you handle the pressure of self-tapes vs. live auditions in the modern casting landscape?
Self-tapes give you creative control, but you must anticipate what the casting team needs to see; the best tapes feel natural, truthful, and show your blocking and reaction without overproducing it.
549 ADAM DAVENPORT - NAACP NOMINEE
Q: What moment in Audra McDonald's Gypsy performance sparked your essay and how did you frame it for readers?
I framed it as a defining moment in Black women reclaiming space and power on stage, showing how Audra transformed a piece into a protest against marginalization, which I connected to a lineage of Black women who assert their power on their own terms.
TREY HALEY - TRIDESTENED STUDIOS
Q: How would you encourage them that they could still be a contributing factor even if they're not the ones that are actually writing the scripts?
Just write your spec scripts, whether it's thrillers or dramas, and share those with your network to demonstrate your capability.
537- RANT ROOM LIVE PANEL
Q: How do you evaluate people coming in when they're bringing content to you?
It starts on the material front with a specific POV and feeling like the characters have history, and then the passion for their story is critical.
537- RANT ROOM LIVE PANEL
Q: What's one thing y'all have learned that you wish you knew earlier when you first started out?
Give yourself grace and embrace failure as a part of the learning process.

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This show centers on real-world screenwriting and the film/TV business, featuring candid conversations with writers, producers, actors, and mentors who reveal both craft insights and the industry's behind-the-scenes realities. Episodes frequently cover writing process, representation, navigating funding and festivals, and the business side of storytelling, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, mentorship, and practical pathways to success. A notable strength is its unapologetic, no-fluff approach and consistent focus on diverse voices shaping contemporary screen culture, making it a go-to for aspiring writers and industry veterans alike.

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Recent guests on Screenwriters' Rant Room include:

1. Alona Tal
2. Fia Perera
3. Dalila Ali Rajah
4. Adam Davenport
5. Johnny Ray Gill
6. J. David Shanks
7. Dalila Ali Raja
8. Lakethia Dalcoe

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