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Scriptnotes Podcast

John August and Craig Mazin
Screenwriting
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Hollywood
Hollywood Legal Tropes
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Criminal Law
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Stand-Up Comedy
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Industry Networking
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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.

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Latest Episodes

John and Craig circle back on all the euphemisms and stock phrases that float around Hollywood. Using some favorite examples, they attempt to define and demystify the current industry-speak so everyone is looped in when we come up for air after the h... more

In a Christmas crossover event, John and Craig join Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) and Lorien McKenna (Tab Time) on their podcast, The Screenwriting Life.

We talk about why rigid structure can miss the point, how theme emerges from character, what fear a... more

John and Craig welcome back screenwriter Mike Makowsky (Death by Lightning, Bad Education) to ask, how do you dramatize a historical event that no one's heard of? They look at the dramatic engine behind the Garfield assassination, the long journey De... more

John and Craig celebrate the release of the Scriptnotes Book with a sold-out show full of arguments, games and holiday cheer at Dynasty Typewriter in LA.

Slate's Julia Turner returns to interview John and Craig about the fifteen year journey toward... more

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Craig Mazin
Co-creator and Executive Producer of HBO series The Last of Us
HBO
Episode: 717 - The Screenwriting Life: The Craft Lessons That Matter Most
Meg LeFauve
Co-writer of Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur
Pixar
Episode: 717 - The Screenwriting Life: The Craft Lessons That Matter Most
Mike Makowsky
Screenwriter with credits including HBO's Bad Education.
Netflix
Episode: 716 - Personality Typologies
Julia Turner
A long-time co-host of Slate's Culture Gabfest and a senior fellow at the USC Annenberg Center.
Slate
Episode: 715 - The Book Launch, Live!
Ashley Nicole Black
A writer, comedian, and performer whose credits include Ted Lasso and A Black Lady Sketch Show.
HBO, Ted Lasso
Episode: 715 - The Book Launch, Live!
Danya Jimenez
A screenwriter and member of the creative team behind KPop Demon Hunters.
Freelance Writer
Episode: 713 - Your First Produced Film
Hannah McMechan
A screenwriter and member of the creative team behind KPop Demon Hunters.
Freelance Writer
Episode: 713 - Your First Produced Film
Dana Fox
Writer and showrunner known for 'Cruella', 'Wicked', and 'Home Before Dark'
Episode: 712 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Graham Rowat
Actor and audiobook narrator who read the Scriptnotes book
Episode: 712 - Something Wicked This Way Comes

Hosts

John August
Host and screenwriter with extensive experience in the film and television industry, known for his practical advice and insights on screenwriting.
Craig Mazin
Co-host and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to prominent film and television projects, providing valuable industry insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Engaging and informative

    One of my four must-listen-weekly shows

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mat Everywhere
    Australia2 months ago
  • Film. Not politics.

    Was very excited for this podcast. Unfortunately the crazy swerve into how “truth social is a funny way to lie” was it for me. I’m not even a republican. It’s a toxic us vs them landscape and I won’t have any part of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    J. Rousal
    United States3 months ago
  • Always Inneresting

    I love these guys. They are enormously generous, critical of entities that harm or manipulate writers, and marry experience with theory. It does take time to find its rhythm and I really had to let Craig grow on me (mostly by just disagreeing with his articulation, not his feelings) but once that happened, the podcast became an easy daily fixture on my evening walks. The Dennis Palumbo and Aline Brosh McKenna episodes are particularly great and replay-able and I’m excited to buy the book when it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vishnu228
    United States5 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I’ve sampled a ton of podcasts over the last decade. I listen to only a few regularly. Though I am a writer, I’ve never pursued screen or scriptwriting - and don’t intend to. With that said, I love the “inside entertainment writing” that Craig and John give us weekly, the guests, the content, almost everything about it. The writing tips here are good for everyone. IMO, this is the best of them all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarinoCorps
    United States6 months ago
  • Love This Podcast But…

    The Flash was an offensively horrible money grab, I mean movie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArethaBoom
    United States10 months ago

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Some value the thoughtful discussions on the intricacies of screenwriting and the film industry overall, noting the practical advice provided.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative nature of the content, often describing it as a must-listen for aspiring screenwriters.
A portion of the audience expresses frustration with occasional political commentary, indicating a desire for a focus strictly on screenwriting topics.
Overall, reviews highlight the podcast's unique position in providing industry insights and fostering a community for writers.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#105
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#59
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#95
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#97
France/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#100
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#201
Germany/TV & Film

Talking Points

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716 - Personality Typologies
Q: Why make a limited series about James Garfield?
The story is tragic, absurd, and largely unknown, allowing for unique creative expression.
716 - Personality Typologies
Q: Can we talk about Budapest?
The buildings and places actually look like that in a good way, which adds visual depth.
715 - The Book Launch, Live!
Q: Is a credit for a bad movie better than no credit at all?
Yes, having a bad credit is often better as people in the industry understand that the outcome is not solely the writer's fault.
715 - The Book Launch, Live!
Q: What is your favorite genre to watch and what is your favorite genre to write?
Ashley prefers comedy for writing but watches more drama, while Craig enjoys writing drama but loves watching comedy.
713 - Your First Produced Film
Q: How did you secure your first paid writing job?
Their first paid writing job came through connections made during college, specifically a recommendation from a friend who worked at Sony, resulting in a rewrite assignment.

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1. The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
2. Script Apart with Al Horner
3. The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
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1. Craig Mazin
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7. Hannah McMechan
8. Dana Fox

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