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The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

Jeff Goldsmith
Screenwriting
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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Colby Day about his latest film, In the Blink of an Eye.

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Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writers Clint Bentley, Robert Kaplow and Will Tracy about their Oscar® nominated screenplays.

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Matthew Robinson about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer Eskil Vogt and co-writer/director Joachim Trier about Sentimental Value.

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Recent Guests

Colby Day
Screenwriter of In the Blink of an Eye
Independent filmmaker
Episode: In the Blink of an Eye Q&A - Colby Day
Robert Kaplow
Screenwriter of Blue Moon
Blue Moon
Episode: The 18th Annual Screenwriting Nominees Q&A
Will Tracy
Screenwriter of Begonia
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Episode: The 18th Annual Screenwriting Nominees Q&A
Clint Bentley
Screenwriter and director of Train Dreams
Train Dreams
Episode: The 18th Annual Screenwriting Nominees Q&A
Matthew Robinson
Screenwriter known for his work on 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.'
Episode: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Q&A - Matthew Robinson
Dan Trachtenberg
Writer-director of Predator Badlands, a film revitalizing the Predator franchise
Episode: Predator: Badlands Q&A - Dan Trachtenberg
Lauren LeFranc
Creator, Showrunner, and Writer of The Penguin
HBO
Episode: The Penguin Q&A - Lauren LeFranc
Kim Rosenstock
Co-creator and co-showrunner, and writer of Dying for Sex on FX
FX
Episode: Dying for Sex Q&A - Kim Rosenstock
Dichen Lachman
Actor known for her role in Severance.
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Host

Jeff Goldsmith
Host of The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 20 years of gold

    I’ve been enjoying Jeff’s questions to creators for 20 years and cannot recommend this pod more highly for those interested in the creative process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simpleman52
    United States9 months ago
  • Audio sounds off and unnatural. Pauses and cuts sound artificial and edited instead of natural.

    Audio sounds off. Pauses and cuts sound artificial and edited instead of natural.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    _111_1_
    United States10 months ago
  • Gilroy Interview

    Bizarre interview with Tony Gilroy. Instead of talking about what is in the show, Goldsmith is seemingly obsessed with what did not make the final cut. Gilroy was clearly irritated. Also, let your guests speak. Listeners want to hear Gilroy exposit, not Goldsmith. The episode was advertised as a conversation about writing, but in actuality, Goldsmith came off as an overeager Redditor wanting to know whether Tony ever considered using more toys from Rogue One. He really missed the forest for the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ZacharyTaylor17
    United States10 months ago
  • Great guests

    Appreciate the length and depth Jeff goes to to get some of the best screenwriters out there.

    He could shorten and or mix up the subscription pleas and plugs. They are very long and repetitive; just get skipped past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JesseAP
    United States10 months ago
  • B2EMO!

    Ask gilroy what happened to B2EMO on Andor S2!!!!! Is that it for my little pal???? PLEASE ASK HIM!! Please 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    541red
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise deep-dive questions and insights into the writing process.
Overall, guests and craft-focused discussions are highlighted as strengths.
Some episodes are criticized for long ad reads and interruptive hosting.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#170
Saudi Arabia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#180
Philippines/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#183
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#216
Spain/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Q&A - Matthew Robinson
Q: Tell us about your creative habits.
Robinson discusses his strict writing process, starting with gathering ideas, writing 70 pages as a first draft, and then refining it through outlining and multiple rewrites.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Q&A - Matthew Robinson
Q: What was it like working with Doug Lehmann for the sequel for Live, Die, Repeat that has not yet been produced?
Robinson describes working with Doug Lehmann as thrilling, noting that he learned a lot from the experience and appreciated his creative involvement.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Q&A - Matthew Robinson
Q: What was your breaking in story?
Matthew Robinson shared that after not having any connections in the industry, he began writing from a young age, taking inspiration from his love for literature and screenwriting programs.
Predator: Badlands Q&A - Dan Trachtenberg
Q: When did that idea come about, in which the father is ordering for the death of our protagonist?
That came pretty early with Patrick, wanting to ensure we showcased the brutality of the Yautja culture.
Predator: Badlands Q&A - Dan Trachtenberg
Q: What would you say was your biggest lesson after making Prey moving forward?
The lesson for me was creating movies that can encourage anyone, including family members, to feel pride in showing them.

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The show centers on the craft of writing and directing for screen and TV, with in-depth conversations that trace a creator's journey from early development to finished projects. Across episodes, listeners get detailed breakdowns of structure, character work, endings, and adaptation choices, often with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about development hell, casting, and production realities. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on process over gloss, plus a tendency to feature acclaimed screenwriters and filmmakers who help illuminate how stories evolve from concept to screen. This makes it valuable for aspiring writers, indie filmmakers, and producers aiming to understand cinematic storytelling from idea to execution, with occasional deep dives ... more

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Recent guests on The Q&A include:

1. Colby Day
2. Robert Kaplow
3. Will Tracy
4. Clint Bentley
5. Matthew Robinson
6. Dan Trachtenberg
7. Lauren LeFranc
8. Kim Rosenstock

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