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The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis
Screenwriting
Hollywood
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Thelma Todd
Blake Lively
John Hughes
True Crime
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Los Angeles
It Ends With Us
Ronald Defeo Jr.
George Lutz
Gary Devore
Justin Baldoni
Fine French Dogs
Writing
Film Industry
Character Development
Amityville Horror
Mental Health

THE WRITERS HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun.

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Recent Guests

Karen Craig
Professional screenwriter and script doctor; Page Awards judge for 12 years
Page International Screenwriting Awards
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Four
Scott Barkan
Professional screenwriter; judge for Page Awards; university professor
Page International Screenwriting Awards; Mainstay Entertainment, CAA
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Four
Victoria Lucas
Independent producer who has developed scripts for projects starring Antonio Banderas, Scarlett Johansson, Wesley Snipes, and Hilary Swank
Independent production
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part One
Laurie Ashbourne
Story consultant, writer, and producer with Disney, Amazon, and various independents
Disney, Amazon, Independent producers
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part One
Eve Plumb
Actress and painter, best known for The Brady Bunch
Actor, Author of Happiness Included, Jan Brady
Episode: Here's The Story with The Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb
Max Neace
film producer, writer and director
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Writer/Director Max Neace Creating With Constraints
Thom Harp
Screenwriter and director known for comedy, films, and digital media
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Humor In HOME DELIVERY
Spade Robinson
Story consultant and filmmaker who runs Atlanta Film Project
Atlanta Film Project
Episode: Spade Robinson Shares Secrets on Collaborating with Writers to Refine Their Scripts
Joel Church-Cooper
Comedy creator and showrunner
Brockmire, Going Dutch
Episode: Inside Writing With Showrunner Joel Church-Cooper (BROCKMIRE, GOING DUTCH)

Host

Sandy Adomaitis
Host of The Writers Hangout with extensive involvement in Page International Screenwriting Awards

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Amazing Laugh

    Sandy delivers relevant craft information, and she delivers it with enthusiasm. There’s no Batman or Mazin judgmental smugness lol. And Sandy’s laugh is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD Elliby
    United States5 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Part of my Sunday morning routine! I love the balance of practical tips, interviews with interesting people, and the conversation between Sandy and Terry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADPAWFBA
    United States3 years ago
  • Cool New Podcast Alert 🚨

    Insightful and entertaining. Am enjoying this fresh take on Writers working in Hollywood (and beyond).

    Veteran showrunners. Working Moms. Writers come in all different shapes and sizes and from all walks of Life. This podcast explores the Origin Stories of the writers themselves which are always fascinating and wildly different from one another.

    Host Sandy Adomaitis keeps the interviews moving along and one shares her obvious enjoyment in the post-interview games with her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaMo Surf Dude
    United States4 years ago
  • Genuinely wonderful

    Podcasts like these are exactly what I need when I’m taking a writing break. It feels like you’re in the space with them and enjoying the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaudioCellucciJr
    United States4 years ago
  • Learned A Lot!

    Even though I’ve been “in the business “ for years in different areas, I leaned from the writers interviewed. Definitely going to read a scene from the middle first next time. It’s a good test. Can’t wait to hear future interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarChan
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are described as insightful and the host duo is appreciated for energy and rapport.
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The balance between workshops-style guidance and storytelling keeps episodes entertaining.
Listeners praise practical craft tips and engaging interviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Four
Q: What is the first thing you look for when you start reading a new script?
Tone and atmosphere grab attention immediately; beyond that, the opening should establish character and plot, with a strong impression of professionalism through the overall presentation.
Here's The Story with The Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb
Q: What motivated you to write the memoir now?
She felt it was the right time after years of collecting stories, influenced by conversations with people who encouraged her to share her experiences, and the desire to present her life and work honestly on her own terms.
Here's The Story with The Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb
Q: Did you shoot on the streets of Hollywood?
Yes, it was shot on location in Hollywood, including a memorable scene where she changes into a hooker outfit and acts in a tense, urban setting, which became a milestone in her career and in how the public perceived her post-Brady days.
Writer/Director Max Neace Creating With Constraints
Q: What was the original spark or inspiration behind the story behind Shift?
The idea came from a friend who suggested making a horror movie in a storage facility and telling the story from the security guard's perspective, which evolved into a more personal, real-time monitoring concept rather than a traditional hallway-scanner approach.
Writer/Director Thom Harp on Finding the Humor In HOME DELIVERY
Q: Do you have any writing superstitions or desk rituals?
He dismisses many desk rituals but shares techniques like writing dialogue for scenes not necessarily in the movie and using TK placeholders to keep moving, emphasizing practical efficiency and maintaining flow over perfection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Writers Hangout

What is The Writers Hangout about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the craft and business of screenwriting and storytelling in film and television, featuring in-depth conversations with writers, directors, actors, producers, and showrunners. Episodes blend practical writing tips, career journeys, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to illuminate how ideas become scripts, how projects get financed and produced, and how voices from different corners of the industry shape the final product. Listeners can expect actionable guidance on structure, collaboration, budgeting, and development, plus candid reflections on the realities of Hollywood, from early inspirations to the pressures of the marketplace. A standout aspect is the mix of hands-on craft advice with personal narratives from people wh... more

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Recent guests on The Writers Hangout include:

1. Karen Craig
2. Scott Barkan
3. Victoria Lucas
4. Laurie Ashbourne
5. Eve Plumb
6. Max Neace
7. Thom Harp
8. Spade Robinson

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