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Who are the risk takers that help reinvent and reimagine the kinds of stories we see on TV? And how do they disrupt what we’ve come to expect on our screens and in our culture? We Disrupt This Broadcast, a podcast from The Peabody Awards and Center for Media & Social Impact, wants to answer these very questions. Produced and distributed in partnership with award-winning audio production group PRX ... more

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In this episode, we examine the four-part Peabody Award-winning HBO documentary series Stax: Soulsville USA through a conversation with the film’s director, Jamila Wignot. The series chronicles the incredible rise and fall, and rise and fall again, o... more

This episode, we’re getting to the heart of what drives producer, writer, and showrunner John Wells. Wells is the legend behind such Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series as The West Wing, ER, and now the breakout hit The Pitt. Exploring the challeng... more

This episode, we’re talking about the Peabody Award-nominated animated children’s series Spirit Rangers, a superhero show about Native siblings who use their powers to protect the national park they call home. Showrunner and creator Karissa Valencia ... more

In the season three premiere of We Disrupt This Broadcast, Jeffrey Jones, Executive Director of The Peabody Awards, leads a live-recorded conversation with this year’s Peabody Trailblazer Award winner, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Thompson is a musici... more

We Disrupt This Broadcast is back for season 3! Join us as we talk to the creative powerhouses that help reinvent and reimagine the kinds of stories we see on TV and who disrupt what we’ve come to expect on our screens and in our culture. We Disrupt ... more

The Peabody Award's Executive Director Jeffrey Jones sits down with Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, the minds behind the gripping mini-series Adolescence. The Emmy-winning crime drama explores the aftermath of a brutal crime committed by a young boy ... more

This week, We Disrupt This Broadcast is excited to share an epiode of American Masters: Creative Spark. In this episode, actress, comedian and writer Natasha Rothwell shares how she connects to her character Belinda’s journey of self-discovery and ho... more

Host Gabe González introduces us to the shocking true story of the British Post Office scandal, and how the Peabody Award-winning series Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office led to real-world justice for the victims of this horrific abuse of government powe... more

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John Wells
Legendary showrunner, writer, director and producer
The Pitt, ER, The West Wing, Shameless
Episode: The Pitt: John Wells on the Pressure and Peril of the U.S. Healthcare System
Caty Borum
Executive producer of the podcast; media scholar
Center for Media & Social Impact; American University
Episode: The Pitt: John Wells on the Pressure and Peril of the U.S. Healthcare System
Karissa Valencia
Writer, author, showrunner, and producer; creator and executive producer of Spirit Rangers.
Netflix
Episode: Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Joey Clift
Native American comedian, TV writer, director, and producer, known for his work on Spirit Rangers and other projects.
Episode: Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Ahmir Questlove Thompson
Drummer, documentarian, author, podcaster, and DJ, co-founder of The Roots
Episode: Questlove on Cultural History, Black Genius, and the Revolutionary Power of Joy
Stephen Graham
Co-creator and actor in Adolescence
Episode: Adolescence: Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne on Boyhood, Masculinity and the Manosphere
Jack Thorne
Co-creator and writer of Adolescence
Episode: Adolescence: Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne on Boyhood, Masculinity and the Manosphere
Dr. Harriet Over
Professor of psychology researching the Manosphere
University of York
Episode: Adolescence: Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne on Boyhood, Masculinity and the Manosphere
Natasha Rothwell
Actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for her role in HBO's The White Lotus.
HBO
Episode: Bonus: American Masters: Creative Spark - How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus"

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Gabe González
Host of the show, known for his comedic insights and ability to facilitate engaging discussions on critical cultural topics.

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Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Q: What do you think sets Spirit Rangers apart from other shows?
Spirit Rangers has an all-Native writers room and features a representation of Indigenous stories that resonates with Native kids today.
Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Q: What drew you to working on Spirit Rangers?
When Karissa pitched the show to me, which was it's Power Rangers meets Sailor Moon, but native, I was like, I don't care what age group that is, I'm in.
Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Q: Why was it important for you to show kids connection to nature and animals for them to start thinking about that at a young age?
It was very important to inspire children to connect with nature and appreciate the world around them from a young age.
Spirit Rangers: Karissa Valencia and Joey Clift on Bringing Native Traditions to Life for a Younger Generation
Q: What was your guiding light when you created those first two pages?
I had definitely this burning fire of wanting to do right by my community and give us Indigenous heroes in a modern space.
Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office: Patrick Spence, Gwyneth Hughes, and Nick Wallis on Dramatizing the UK’s Biggest Scandal
Q: How did this scandal's public momentum come to be?
Nick Wallis explains that the groundwork laid by media coverage helped prime the public for the drama's impact.

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This podcast investigates the innovative creators and visionaries who are reshaping the landscape of television. With a focus on storytelling that challenges cultural narratives, each episode features insightful conversations with award-winning producers, writers, and social advocates who share their experiences and thoughts on disruptive storytelling. Topics explored include societal influences, representation in media, and the importance of inclusive narratives in driving change. By highlighting both creative processes and the themes that resonate with audiences, the content appeals to those interested in the intersection of storytelling, culture, and social impact.

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