In this episode, host Moon Zappa speaks with We Were Liars co-developer/co-showrunner Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals) about YA storytelling through an adult lens, the alchemy of diverse writers’ rooms, mentoring young writers, & more.
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Ep. 406 - Gerard Johnstone - M3GAN 2.0
In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck speaks with M3GAN 2.0 screenwriter-director Gerard Johnstone(M3GAN) about upgrading horror fans’ favorite robotic doll, the creative challenges of making sequels to hit movies, and more.
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Ep. 405 - Eric Ledgin & Justin Spitzer - St. Denis Medical
In this episode, host Myles Warden speaks with St. Denis Medical creators Eric Ledgin (American Auto) & Justin Spitzer(Superstore) about keeping the workplace comedy mockumentary format fresh, the creative challenges of writing for network primetime TV, staffing their writers’ room, and more.
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Ep. 404 - Mara Brock Akil - Forever
In this episode, host Hilliard Guess talks with Forever creator-showrunner Mara Brock Akil(The Game, Being Mary Jane) about reimagining Judy Blume’s teen novel through the lens of young Black love, empowering new voices at her Writers’ Colony residency, the importance of completing writing projects, and more.
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Ep. 403 - Kit Williamson - Unconventional
In this episode, host Monique Sorgen talks with creator, showrunner, and actor Kit Williamson about writing, directing, and starring in his comedy series Unconventional, why queer narratives and LGBTQ+ representation are vital, and more.