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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
Mental Health
Amityville Horror

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

Victoria Hart
Daughter of Stan Hart; performer and educator
Hart family; connected to Stan Hart's career
Episode: Vicky Hart on Her Father, Stan Hart, a Legendary Comedy Writer for The Carol Burnett Show
Billy Luther
Indigenous writer, director, and producer
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Filmmaker Billy Luther Talks ‘Frybread Face & Me.’
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
Mike Kuciak
Writer-Director/Producer, PAGE Awards judge
PAGE Awards
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Two
Dwayne Smith
Professional screenwriter and PAGE Awards judge
PAGE Awards
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Two
David Portlock
PAGE Awards judge, script reader for United Talent Agency; writer/director with film and festival credits
PAGE Awards; Bassett Vance Productions
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Three
John Evans
PAGE Awards judge, MFA in screenwriting, development experience at multiple studios; editor of PAGE Awards e-Zine
PAGE Awards; previously ABC Studios, The Donners Company, Kopelson Entertainment and AEI
Episode: PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Three
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Warm and entertaining

    Loved, loved, loved the episode with Vicky Hart talking about her father, the great Stan Hart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stuff_by_the_elevator
    United States20 days ago
  • 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 States6 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

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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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PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Three
Q: John, what's the first thing you look for when you start reading a brand new script?
John says he looks for the logline first, followed by formatting; if these are solid, the script has a strong chance of engaging the reader.
PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Two
Q: How important is the opening ten pages?
Extremely important; readers—whether talent, producers, or financiers—will decide within the first ten pages if they will continue reading, so the setup must clearly establish genre, concept, and the story's trajectory.
PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Two
Q: What is the first thing you look for when you start reading a brand new script?
The primary criterion is commercial potential tied to the concept; a strong, viable premise that promises a movie in the current industry is essential, and everything else can be improved later.
Vicky Hart on Her Father, Stan Hart, a Legendary Comedy Writer for The Carol Burnett Show
Q: Would you rather be able to converse with animals or speak every language?
She chose to converse with animals, highlighting a curiosity about natural world communication over linguistic breadth.
Vicky Hart on Her Father, Stan Hart, a Legendary Comedy Writer for The Carol Burnett Show
Q: Would you rather have universal respect or unlimited power?
The guest answered that she would prefer universal respect, valuing admiration over unchecked control.

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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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2. The Town with Matthew Belloni
3. The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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Recent guests on The Writers Hangout include:

1. Victoria Hart
2. Billy Luther
3. Victoria Lucas
4. Laurie Ashbourne
5. Mike Kuciak
6. Dwayne Smith
7. David Portlock
8. John Evans

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