Best David Hecht Podcasts (2024)

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Postal Preview Episode 7 - FC Juarez 1:16:25

7h ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Send us a message! Send us a message! It's a special "Leagues Cup" edition of the Postal Preview as Erik, David and the Monday Morning Center Back break down not only Sunday's opponent, but also specific scenarios for City's future as they gear up for the knockout stage. Plus, the boys answer your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions and of cour…

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City Signings Shine 1:11:20

11h ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Send us a message! City picks up three huge points in group play in its opening round Leagues Cup match against FC Dallas thanks to a strong performance by a trio of new signings. David, Erik and the MMCB talk about how much better the offense looked and what this means for the future. Plus, the atmosphere at CityPark was great on Saturday night an…

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Kathleen Jordan (The Decameron) 41:19

22m ago41:19

41:19

Kathleen Jordan (creator, The Decameron and Teenage Bounty Hunters) discusses finding inspiration in a 14th century text, creating comic characters, balancing tone, theme, and plot, and lots more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'l…

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Robert Rodat (Those About to Die; Saving Private Ryan) 47:23

2h ago47:23

47:23

Robert Rodat (Those About to Die; Saving Private Ryan) discusses the parallels of his ancient Roman series to today's politics, his grueling rewriting process, the "heart and soul" of Saving Private Ryan, the three levels of conflict, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to B…

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STL City vs. Vancouver - Groundhog Day 1:33:05

16h ago1:33:05

1:33:05

Send us a message! It's Groundhog day in St. Louis as City defenders saw Brian White's shadow in their defensive third once again, meaning 90 more minutes of winter for our boys in red. City drops this one 4-1 to the Whitecaps and the boys break down all of the action on field plus what they need to do to avoid returning to hibernation against Seat…

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Anna Fishko (Orphan Black: Echoes) 39:02

4h ago39:02

39:02

Anna Fishko (creator/showrunner, Orphan Black: Echoes; Fear the Walking Dead) discusses showrunning as a three-person job, hiring people she can trust, her writing superpower, the evolution of the series, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Wr…

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Postal Preview Episode 6 - Vancouver 57:00

24d ago57:00

57:00

Send us a message! It's another Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. Monday Morning Centerback is back in studio to breakdown Vancouver. Plus, the trio sticks around to make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you like what you hear, please rememb…

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Defensive Disaster in Denver 1:01:57

26d ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Send us a message! It was a tough one in Colorado Sunday night as City drops a Western conference matchup 4-1. The boys breakdown what went wrong on the back line and discuss what the future holds for All Star Keeper Roman Burki who left the game early. It's not all bad though - how about that link up play between Jayden Reid and Johnny Klein? All …

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Jordan Morris (Youth Group) 33:48

23d ago33:48

33:48

Jordan Morris (Jordan Jesse Go!) talks about his new graphic novel, Youth Group, out this week. It's a funny and charming horror-comedy about teenage exorcists in the 1990s. Order your copy now: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250789235/youth-group THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribi…

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Hackworth and City Quiet the Quakes 1:17:49

30d ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Send us a message! City grabs a huge 2-0 win against a less than stellar San Jose squad in St. Louis on Wednesday night. David, Erik and the MMCB all discuss the on field play and what to expect moving forward. Plus, they break down Colorado for a condensed Postal Preview and make sure to get to all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. …

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Farewell Carnell 1:14:35

1M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Send us a message! The Vancouver breakdown gets put on hold as the boys discuss the breaking news of the day involving City parting ways with head coach Bradley Carnell. Erik and David are joined by the Monday Morning Centerback, Dave Wykoff and the trio talk about the good and bad that come out of this situation. Also, who is John Hackworth? Find …

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Postal Preview Episode 5 - Vancouver 50:44

1M ago50:44

50:44

Send us a message! It's another Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. Monday Morning Centerback is back in studio to breakdown Vancouver. Plus, the trio sticks around to make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you like what you hear, please rememb…

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David Koepp (Jurassic Park; Spider-man; Mission Impossible) 1:04:28

19d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Jurassic Park, Spider-man, Mission: Impossible, Carlito's Way, Indiana Jones, Bad Influence, Kimi, Snake Eyes, Panic Room, Presence, Black Bag, and even more. We're lucky to have David Koepp on today's episode. Want to participate in a writing workshop this summer with Ben Blacker and some terrific writers? Go from idea to first draft or get a rewr…

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STL City vs. Atlanta United - "We scored!!!...and then we tied" 1:03:13

1M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Send us a message! City grabs a point at home against Atlanta Saturday night after finally putting one in the back of the net to pick up a 1-1 draw. Erik and David discuss the recent promotion of several City 2 players who made their way into the lineup as well some questionable officiating. Also, the Monday Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff is back i…

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STL City vs. Colorado - Drowning in the Rapids 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Send us a message! It's another goose egg for City as they are shut out for the third straight game, this one at coming in the form of a 3-0 defeat vs. Colorado. Erik and David discuss the problems on the field and the much needed help that is on its way. Also, the Monday Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff calls in from the road for a Postal Preview as…

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STL City vs. FC Dallas - "From Bad to Worse" 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Send us a message! City continues to struggle as they are shutout for the 5th time this MLS season. Erik and David discuss the horrific injury to Celio and what his future may look like. Plus, where are the goals going to come from? Also, the Monday Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff calls in from the road for news and notes from the back post followed…

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Postal Preview Episode 4 - Dallas 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

Send us a message! It's another Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. Monday Morning Centerback is back in studio to breakdown Dallas. Plus, the trio sticks around to make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you like what you hear, please remember …

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Tie with TImbers 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Send us a message! Another draw! Erik and David discuss a team that is desperate for three points as Portland comes to town in a winnable game but can only walk away with 1 in a 0-0 tie. Plus, the Monday Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff is back in studio for news and notes from the back post. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you li…

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Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta (Under the Bridge) 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

Under the Bridge creator Quinn Shephard (writer/director, Not Okay) and showrunner Samir Mehta (Narcos; Fear the Walking Dead) discuss couching emotional story in mystery plot, finding the universal in the specific, the Sopranos as children and as comedy, writing from the heart, reading to hire a room, and lots more. Come see Dead Pilots Society on…

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Postal Preview Episode 3 - Portland 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Send us a message! It's another Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. No Monday Morning Centerback this week but Erik and David are here to breakdown the upcoming game against Portland. Plus, the pair make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you li…

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Mayhem in Miami 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Send us a message! It was a wild one in South Florida as and Inter Miami play to a 3-3 draw. Erik and David discuss how great it was to see the offense return to good form, plus some more highlight reel saves by Burki. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If you like what you hear, please remember to like, subscribe, leave a review or s…

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The Big Cigar's Janine Sherman Barois and Jim Hecht 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

The Big Cigar's Janine Sherman Barois (Claws; Criminal Minds) and Jim Hecht (Winning Time; Ice Age) discuss the responsibility of telling true stories, how The Big Cigar isn't just a biopic, working on multiple projects, the state of the industry, and more. Come see Dead Pilots Society on Sunday, June 30, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In D…

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Postal Preview Episode 2 - Miami 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Send us a message! It's another Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. Eric, David and the Morning Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff breakdown the upcoming game against star studded Inter Miami. Plus, the trio make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on South End Supporters. If y…

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Spoiled by Seattle 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Send us a message! It's been a tough stretch for City as they fail to pick up a point once again at home against Western Conference foe, Seattle Sounders on Saturday night. Erik and David discuss the action on the field as well as some of the pregame festivities and how a great start the evening at CityPark was spoiled by the final whistle. Plus, t…

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Postal Preview Episode 1 - Seattle 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

Send us a message! It's the first episode of the Postal Preview brought to you by Postal Coffee Company. Eric, David and the Morning Morning Centerback Dave Wykoff breakdown the upcoming home game against 10th place Seattle Sounders. Plus, the trio make sure to answer all of your Felix's Pizza Pub South End Submissions. All that plus much more on S…

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0 Points for City vs. LAFC and Cincy 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Send us a message! 0 points for City out of a possible 6 last week as they take on LAFC and Cincinnati. Erik and David discuss the missed opportunities on Wednesday night at CityPark, the wild sequence of yellow cards in the second half, and the play of Roman Burki against Cincinnati on Saturday night. Plus, the Monday Morning Centerback stops by t…

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The First Omen's Arkasha Stevenson + Tim Smith 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

The First Omen writer/director Arkasha Stevenson and co-writer Tim Smith discuss bringing their perspective to a beloved franchise, body horror, David Lynch, their writing process, that image, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where…

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Klauss Puts Out the FIre 1:23:29

3M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Send us a message! City grabs 3 big points on Saturday night as the boys in red take down Chicago, 3-1. Erik and David discuss the great play of Brazilian striker, Joao Klauss who nets a brace, the tremendous second half from Celio and the overall experience at CityPark on Saturday. Plus, the Monday Morning Center Back, Dave Wykoff is back to tell …

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Ned Benson (The Greatest Hits) 42:05

3M ago42:05

42:05

Writer/director Ned Benson (The Greatest Hits; The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby) discusses writing an earnest love story, writing through the lens of a director, the delusions of belief, when to let go, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Wr…

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Dull vs. Dynamo 1:27:13

3M ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Send us a message! Another draw as City leaves finishes with one point for the 7th time this season. Erik and David breakdown the game that was and discuss Burki's performance, missed opportunities by the offense and the return of Sam. Plus, the Monday Morning Center Back, Dave Wykoff, stops by to give us an in depth preview of Chicago as City welc…

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Bye Week Blues 1:02:56

3M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Send us a message! No City game this weekend. Eric and David didn't know what to do with their time. They discuss how the league has grown and St. Louis seems to have an interested in it as a whole. There were some other good games to tune into, including, taking a look at our next opponent as Houston fell to Dallas 2-0. They break down that one an…

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Aron Eli Coleite (Spiderwick Chronicles; Atlas) 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Aron Eli Coleite (creator/showrunner, The Spiderwick Chronicles; Atlas) discusses dialogue and action, helpful Aron-isms, our goldfish attention spans, key differences between TV and movie writing, why development takes so long now, and lots more. Come see Retrospecs on Sunday, May 19, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In Retrospecs, we dig th…

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