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Martini Shot

TheAnkler.com
Hollywood
Show Business
Entertainment Industry
Comedy
Television
Cheers
Tiktok
Netflix
Los Angeles
Paramount Studios
New York City
Vertigo
Television Production
Princeton Theological Seminary
Paramount
Viacom
Television Writing
The Ankler
CBS
Disney

When you’re filming a movie or a television show, when it’s the last shot of the day, the first assistant director will call out, “This is the Martini Shot!” I call these stories “Martini Shots” because they’re exactly the kinds of stories we tell — and lessons we learn — after we’ve wrapped for the day. - Rob Long theankler.com

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Clint Eastwood just turned 96 — older than the talkies, a man who’s been alive for every talking picture ever made. Which got Rob thinking about Dirty Harry and a 1952 thriller almost nobody remembers called The Sniper: same city, same crime, same ro... more

Rob Long is watching a Satyajit Ray film on Criterion while eating ice cream and staring at his phone — which means he is, essentially, just eating ice cream. Rob is a pro at keeping his head down. Writers do it at auditions, following along with the... more

Rob Long has a favorite story about network upfronts: a television network, unable to decide which of three pilots to schedule, flew all three casts to New York on the same plane, collected focus group results mid-flight, and met them at the gate — w... more

In Amsterdam last month, in front of a Dutch painting of a plump, nearly bald, angelic figure of indistinct gender, an old friend turned to Rob Long and said three words: “Hear me out.” It’s the great phrase that buys a few seconds of grace before yo... more

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Host of Martini Shot; veteran TV writer and commentator on entertainment industry dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 573 ratings
  • Wit + Insight

    Rob Long says it all succinctly with wit! His commentary on the entertainment industry is right on target.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vintage Is Best
    United States10 months ago
  • Great insights with Twist

    I love the insights for writing & production. Rob’s stories make feel like I’m not alone. It’s my little Therapy Session.

    I was concerned when we hadn’t heard from you in a while. I thought maybe you had fire related problems.

    I’m so glad you’re digging into deeper things.

    I hope He Blesses you with some great inspirational comedy. ;) (G-D is the original comedian.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAC2020
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lost me

    I thought this podcast, and author, was above the unhinged ranting of the Hollywood left, but apparently not. See ya.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RobHoglund
    United States2 years ago
  • The Greatest Podcast Ever

    This is the Greatest Podcast Ever Made. It’s so good I listen to it on 1.0x speed. Rob is a national treasure….however, I have notes…..this content is so good I want more, maybe bring in another writer, a “Rob Long” type who can fill out the show with some more material, maybe two shows a week, maybe 15 minute shows?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andocaravan
    United States2 years ago
  • Was Hoping for More Recipes with Sparrows

    Just what the title says. Still, I give it 5 *s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trfall
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes feel mixed when episodes feel longer or meandering, but the overall sentiment remains favorable.
Listeners praise the host's wit and industry insight, calling it smart and relatable for writers and producers.
Many appreciate concise, engaging storytelling and candid takes on Hollywood.

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#89
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#211
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#229
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#231
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What is Martini Shot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, insider-focused monologue-driven show that blends industry critique with personal storytelling from a veteran TV writer. Episodes tend to center on the realities of show business, including writers' rooms, development cycles, and the economics of Hollywood, often delivered with wit, candor, and cultural observations. Listeners get compact, though richly opinionated takes on creativity, risk-taking, and the evolving media landscape, plus perceptive reflections on craft and career. A standout element is the host's ability to mix memoir with pointed industry analysis in short, easily consumable episodes, making it attractive to professionals in TV/film, aspiring writers, and media enthusiasts seeking practical, narrative-driven commen... more

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Martini Shot launched 5 years ago and published 168 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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