Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPeter Dekom! Carnivorous Hollywood and the New Rebels: Writers
Season 1 Episode 185
This week, we invite the esteemed Peter Dekom to provide an in-depth analysis of the intense bidding wars between Netflix and Paramount, emphasizing …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
One Super Easy Tip To Make You a Better Writer
Season 1 Episode 184
Watching movies can significantly boost your writing skills by providing a visual masterclass in storytelling, character development, and structure t…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Catching Gen Z With Rachel Sennott's I Love LA
Season 1 Episode 183
Sandy explores a recent Ankler.com article titled: 'Gen Z Is Huge. Their TV Shows Are Tiny. And Hollywood Is Panicking,' written by Whitney Friedland…
8 months ago
Vertical Storytelling And Its Significance For Writers
Season 1 Episode 182
Vertical storytelling is gaining popularity, with more producers—mostly overseas—hiring screenwriters for vertical series. While these projects orig…
8 months, 1 week ago
Understanding Schizophrenia: How Rob And Michele Reiner's Tragic Deaths Highlight The Escalating Mental Health Crisis W/Neal Nordlinger, Interventionist And Former Film Producer
Season 1 Episode 181
Tragically, on December 14, 2025, Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed by their son, Nick Reiner. How could something like this happen? To ass…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros. and Its Implications for Writers
Season 1 Episode 180
Hang out with Sandy as she discusses the joint statement from WGA East and West about the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix and the ho…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Murder of Mafia Princess and Screenwriter Susan Berman
Season 1 Episode 179
Rewind. On Christmas Eve 2000, Susan Berman, a talented journalist, screenwriter, and author, sadly lost her life at her home on 1527 Benedict Canyon…
9 months, 1 week ago
Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein And 8 Writing Tips
Season 1 Episode 178
Sandy shares writing advice from Guillermo del Toro, a talented director, screenwriter, producer, and artist whose incredible work spans horror, fict…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Tragic Murder of Screenwriter Adrienne Shelly
Season 1 Episode 177
In remembrance of the wonderful writer, director, and actor Adrienne Shelly, we're excited to share again The Writers' Hangout Episode dedicated to …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Our Guest Is Comedy Legend Jerry Zucker!
Season 1 Episode 176
Sometimes, dreams really do come true! We're thrilled to have with us the amazing Jerry Zucker, who, alongside his brother David and their friend Jim…
10 months ago