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Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

Noah Evslin and Dan Rutstein
Journey To Bethlehem
Hollywood
Music Production
Hollywood Strikes
Christmas Musicals
Scriptation
Screenwriting
Glee
He Went That Way
12 Rounds
Lift
Failure In Hollywood
Health and Wellness For Writers
Casting Process
Failure
Rock Of Ages
Ashley Michel Hoban
Reality Television
Universal Content Productions
Ted Cohen

Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.

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Latest Episodes

We talk to filmmaker Martyn Robertson and sports surgeon Gordon Mackay about the inspiring feature doc Make it to Munich.

In a crossover episode we talk Hollywood and whisky, pioneering surgeries and telling stories with heart.

They explain how the... more

He was told he had no future in the entertainment business and yet Australian Nick Verso has gone on to have a stellar career.

In this episode we talk about dealing with such raw rejection, how he found his place in the business and also the other e... more

We talk to the incredible, passionate and enthusiastic James Eason-Garcia, co-EP of Ironman and his Awesome Friends.

Noah and I geek out a little and cover both James' career while also asking superhero and Jedi questions of a man who has special ac... more

We talked to Australian showrunner and writer Tony Ayres.

He talks about his Netflix show The Survivors, comparing himself to others and the balance between commerce and art.

We explore his Chinese-Australian roots, the benefits and disbenefits of ... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Verso
TV writer, series creator, screenwriter, and TV and film director
Creator of Invisible Boys and Crazy Fun Park, Director of Boys in the Trees
Episode: Take 146 - Director, Producer, Writer Nick Verso, Boys in the Trees, Invisible Boys
James Eason-Garcia
Co-executive producer and story editor, works on Marvel's 'Ironman and His Awesome Friends' and 'Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures'
Marvel, Lucasfilm
Episode: Take 145 - Story Editor (Head Writer) James Eason-Garcia, Ironman and his Awesome Friends, Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures
Daniel Casey
TV and feature writer, producer, and director
Scriptation
Episode: Take 143 - Writer Daniel Casey, 10 Cloverfield Lane, F9
Eriq La Salle
Multi-talented actor, writer, director, and producer
Episode: Take 142 - Actor, Writer, Director, Author, Producer Eriq La Salle, Coming to America, On Call
Arika Lisanne Mittman
TV writer, showrunner, and creator of The Irrational
Episode: Take 141 - Arika Lisanne Mittman, Writer, Showrunner, Timeless, La Brea, The Irrational
Joe Wilson
TV writer, producer, and showrunner currently showrunning The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Episode: Take 140 - Showrunner Joe Wilson, The Equalizer
Timothy Walsh
Co-creator and co-showrunner of Amazon's new crime drama, On Call
Amazon
Episode: Take 139 - Co-Creators Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, On Call
Elliot Wolf
Co-creator and co-showrunner of On Call, Executive Vice President of Digital Media at Wolf Entertainment
Wolf Entertainment
Episode: Take 139 - Co-Creators Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, On Call
Sally Bradford McKenna
TV writer, producer and showrunner
Co-creator and co-showrunner of Laid airing on Peacock
Episode: Take 138 - Showrunner, Writer Sally Bradford Mckenna, Will & Grace, Laid

Hosts

Dan Rutstein
Co-host with a background in interviews and storytelling, focusing on discussions around industry challenges.
Noah Evslin
Co-host with experience in the entertainment business, guiding conversations to uncover personal stories of failure and success.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Great interviews

    I was late finding this podcast but love it. The old episodes don’t feel outdated like some movie industry podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M_P_Carter
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing

    I love these interviews. Have listened to almost every single one. These guys are great and they ask all the best questions and get the true stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffd1375
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly Worth Every Minute

    What a smart, clever approach the business of Hollywood. Noah and Dan are terrific hosts who do a fanastic job of teasing our reply meaningful stuff from hard-working guests. For writers, listening to these tales of stumbles and failure will help normalize our perspective on this industry and even inspire. Dan and Noah have tapped into a much needed set of stories‹.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rbripley
    United States3 years ago
  • MVSP: Most Valuable Screenwriting Podcast

    There are a lot of (great!) podcasts out there about screenwriting, but none presents a more clear-eyed vision of the pitfalls inherent in this industry as this one does. Noah and Dan have a charming relationship, with Noah constantly covering for Dan’s lack of knowledge and expertise, a fact obscured by Dan’s winning accent which gives the appearance of erudition. But the guests are the true heroes here, many rehashing deeply painful moments from their professional and artistic paths, so aspire... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gbnypat
    United States3 years ago
  • The Story of My Life

    As someone who has worked as a movie and TV writer for the better part of two decades, this podcast is as close as it gets to living the life of a writer in Hollywood. With their insightful questions and ability to really listen, Noah and Dan have a way of getting their amazing guests to talk not only about their greatest successes, but to be open and vulnerable about their biggest failures. This business is a marathon, not a sprint. There are so many ups and downs. This podcast lets the rest of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magnificenthack
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews express appreciation for the honesty and transparency shared by guests, as well as the hosts' thoughtful questioning.
While some listeners enjoy the hosts' chemistry, there are mixed reviews about one host's interviewing style, suggesting that not all find it appealing.
Hosts Noah and Dan facilitate insightful conversations that often promote encouragement and resilience for anyone involved in screenwriting.
Episodes feature intimate and engaging interviews that shed light on the struggles faced by writers and industry professionals, reflecting the ups and downs of Hollywood.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#87
Colombia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#101
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Take 146 - Director, Producer, Writer Nick Verso, Boys in the Trees, Invisible Boys
Q: How do you deal with success and failure?
Nick explained he tends to move on quickly from both successes and failures but wants to take more time to celebrate success and reflect on failure.
Take 146 - Director, Producer, Writer Nick Verso, Boys in the Trees, Invisible Boys
Q: At what point do you realize that you have actually got a career in entertainment?
Nick realized his career in entertainment was solidified when he began receiving steady directing work around 2017-2018.
Take 147 - Special Episode. Martyn Robertson and Gordon Mackay. Make it to Munich.
Q: How does one make at least what from the outset in America feels like a niche documentary about some adversity and some cycling and some football in a tournament that probably passed a lot of Americans by?
It involves presenting a story full of heart and friendship, emphasizing resilience, making it relatable to audiences beyond the sports context.
Take 145 - Story Editor (Head Writer) James Eason-Garcia, Ironman and his Awesome Friends, Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures
Q: Is Tony Stark a cyborg?
James argues that Tony Stark is not a cyborg, as he views the arc reactor as a life-support device rather than a cybernetic enhancement.
Take 145 - Story Editor (Head Writer) James Eason-Garcia, Ironman and his Awesome Friends, Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures
Q: How did you break into the industry?
James moved to LA with the goal of writing for Disney, faced numerous interviews, and finally landed a job as a production assistant.

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Offering a candid look into the world of Hollywood, this podcast explores the often hidden struggles behind glamorous success stories. Each episode features a conversation with industry professionals who share their experiences of rejection, failure, and resilience within the entertainment landscape. Topics throughout episodes include personal journeys in writing, the realities of adaptation, and newcomers navigating the industry—all reinforcing the idea that setbacks are inherent to success. Unique in its focus on failure as a path to growth, the discussions aim to inspire aspiring creators by highlighting the universal challenges faced in pursuit of artistic goals.

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1. Nick Verso
2. James Eason-Garcia
3. Daniel Casey
4. Eriq La Salle
5. Arika Lisanne Mittman
6. Joe Wilson
7. Timothy Walsh
8. Elliot Wolf

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