Best Ninth Way Media Podcasts (2024)

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The Things We Do For Love 26:23

5d ago26:23

26:23

How far would you go to make a movie? This week's confessor had to face that question within minutes of taking a gig co-producing an indie film... and personally, we're still recovering 😩😩😩 Sweet-talking property managers, hustling for food donations, and petting cockroaches (😱) is just the beginning. When our confessor learns they need an extra $1…

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Burn It Down: Investigating Hollywood's Power Dynamics with Maureen Ryan 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

“The only thing that works to take down abusers is Mo Ryan writes something about them." If we weren’t already on fire to talk with the author of Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, this quote from a confessor would have set us aflame. This week we get our chance, as entertainment journalist Maureen “Mo” Ryan steps …

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It's Me, Fake Carol 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

"I love writers. But if there's one thing my mom taught me, it's if you love something make it suffer." With that tweet, the parody account that slayed with truth and laughs during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes was born. And so was the question, "Who is Fake Carol?" This week, the writer behind @itsmecarolamptp joins us in the booth to give us a…

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Class Con 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

Scam artists steal dreams. We're finding ways to get payback. In this incendiary episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear from an aspiring writer who pursued a seemingly great opportunity: taking a class from a mentorship program, the stated goal of which was to help underrepresented voices get into the industry. The first thing they learned?…

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On Being Naked A Lot 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

To be or not to be... naked? That is the question faced by our confessor this week: an up-and-coming actor who had to make a difficult decision about his career. Join us in this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional as we hear from this fearless creative who was up for anything... until "anything" became a bit too much. We discuss: the troub…

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#PayUpHollywood Fesses Up: An Interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

Hello Hollywood Faithful! Today we've got an on the record interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin of Pay Up Hollywood. Pay Up Hollywood began as grassroots movement in 2019, in an attempt to bring attention to the pay inequities, abuses and struggles of many Hollywood assistants. In subsequent years, PayUpHollywood has campaigned for Hol…

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Mind the Gap 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

Imagine you're working your ass off for a thankless 60+ hours a week job on a TV show, and you discover everyone else in your position is making more than you. PS, they're all men. And you're the only woman. In this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear a confession from an office production assistant who found herself in this very …

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Bitch It Was You 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

We are back! Welcome to season three of Hollywood Confessional. The season opener sets the stage with a gripping narrative from a support staffer, who unveils the emotional rollercoaster of managing a monster boss. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Check out some of our favorite shows: Screenwriters' Rant Room Screaming into the H…

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Season 3 Trailer - New Episodes Coming March 28th! 2:49

5M ago2:49

2:49

Welcome back to the Confessional! We're back for Season 3, and this year we've got more confessions, more interviews, and more producers! It's bigger, badder, and better in every way. Join us on March 28th for our season premiere. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Check out some of our favorite shows: Screenwriters' Rant Room Scre…

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The Best Worst Strike Story Ever 21:50

8M ago21:50

21:50

We dedicate this episode to @Time Person of the Year Nominee the Hollywood Strikers! Getting real for a sec, though -- the Hollywood Strikes of 2023 are officially over, and TBH we're feeling a little uncertain. A lot of hope and solidarity were born this Hot Labor Summer. Yet despite all the wins and losses, joy and tears, no one really knows what…

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The Publishers: Interview with the Creators of July Magazine 24:03

10M ago24:03

24:03

Nolwen Cifuentes and Dyan Jong had an idea. An independent digital platform celebrating the cinematic achievements of actors, screenwriters, and filmmakers with a focus on diverse voices and perspectives. But as they saw the very people they aimed to uplift locked in a grueling labor struggle, they dedicated their first two issues to highlighting t…

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Making Trades: Behind the Scenes at a Hollywood News Outlet 22:44

11M ago22:44

22:44

Strike news drops. In Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap. Hundreds of thousands of people jump on the story, the future subject of their talks, hopes, fears, and social media stands. But where did it come from… and why? In this week’s episode of the Hollywood Confessional, an entertainment journalist gives the inside scoop on what g…

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The Pizza Angel of the Picket Line 20:36

11M ago20:36

20:36

For 130 days and counting, fresh, hot pizzas have appeared on the LA studio picket lines every... single... day. How? Meet this week's guest on the Hollywood Confessional, Jess Morse! Jess is one of many people making Hollywood a happier place in strike times. So far, Jess and a team of volunteers have delivered an astounding $20,000 worth of pizza…

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Behind Closed Doors: A Studio Executive Confession 13:40

12M ago13:40

13:40

Power talks behind closed doors. In this special confession, we hear from an executive at a streaming arm of a studio about what's actually being said and done inside the studios during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. How corporate chaos fostered by the streaming boom and the pandemic led to a desire among many to double down on control. How that de…

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Green Envelope Grocery Aid 24:46

12M ago24:46

24:46

Hello Hollywood Faithful! This week we've got a very special episode where we interview Joelle Garfinkel, creator of Green Envelope Grocery Aid. Joelle is actively working to make Hollywood a happier place by organizing a mutual aid fund for those in need. If you'd like to donate to the fund, you can venmo Joelle: http://venmo.com/joelle-garfinkel …

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S4 Ep13: Final Grades 1:23:18

12M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

"If animal trapped call 410-844-6286." - Baltimore, traditional Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles attempts suicide after confessing his part in Sherrod's death and is taken to rehab. Freamon begins to build his investigation and …

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The Man Who Peed on Me 42:07

12M ago42:07

42:07

Motorcycle chases. Labor abuses. Unsolicited bodily fluids. Just another day Hollywood? In this week's episode, a small arms and demolitions expert enters a different kind of battlefield when he takes a job as a production assistant on a film run by a notorious low-budget producer. But neither earthquakes nor legal problems nor a $50-a-day flat rat…

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S4 Ep12: That's Got His Own 1:06:02

1y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

"That all there is to it?" - Bubbles Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Prez is rankled by Dukie's social promotion to high school after having become close to him. Omar orchestrates the theft of the Co-Op's shipment. Michael trains as an…

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S4 Ep11: A New Day 43:55

1y ago43:55

43:55

"You play in dirt, you get dirty." - McNulty Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Carcetti faces a dilemma over a complaint from the minister against Herc. Carcetti galvanizes other departments into action with non-specific complaints. Rand…

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The Gun Story, Part 2 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

We pick up right where we left off last episode: the first AD just pulled a real gun. This raises a storm of questions about safety measures, responsibility, and ethics. We unpack this incident, empathizing with the line producer's reaction, and explore the gray areas of accountability when guns make their way onto a film set. In this whirlwind of …

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S4 Ep10: Misgivings 50:13

1y ago50:13

50:13

"World goin' one way, people another." - Poot Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Burrell's new mandate for quality of life arrests is met with civil disobedience and political maneuvering. Chris takes care of Michael's problem. Marlo has …

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S4 Ep9: Know Your Place 51:36

1y ago51:36

51:36

"Might as well dump 'em, get another." - Proposition Joe Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles identifies a witness for Herc but Herc fails to return the favor by protecting him from his tormentor. Colvin offers an incentive to his c…

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The Gun Story, Part 1 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

A producer walks onto a movie set and takes out a gun. Why? Our confessor has a lot to say about that. In this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear the first part of an intense behind-the-scenes tale from a Second AD on an independent film where a run-and-gun approach led to a dangerous situation. We discuss safety on set, the impo…

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Life In the Ads Lane 19:15

1y ago19:15

19:15

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in the world of commercial production? Tune in to this episode of The Hollywood Confessional as we hear stories about the immense pressure of juggling time, budget, and creativity while producing commercials. We have three stories this week: a worldwide search for a model, a client who didn't understand …

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Dead Staff Walking 22:58

1y ago22:58

22:58

INT. MAJOR AGENCY - TV LIT DESK - DAY (2007) A dedicated ASSISTANT discovers a plan detailing exactly when all support staffers will be let go to save the agency money during the 2007 Writers Strike. Join us in the confessional booth as we hear this support staffer’s tale of seeing exactly how much their agency valued support staff… and their clien…

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How To Be Human In Hollywood Without Really Trying 22:19

1y ago22:19

22:19

Ever felt like you were just another horse being traded in the entertainment business? Join us this week as our confessor shares their story of becoming a hot commodity as a writer... and then losing steam. Through the emotional rollercoaster of selling a pilot and several pitches but never getting anything made, they uncover some invaluable lesson…

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Practice Safe Sets 19:05

1y ago19:05

19:05

Who knows what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood? Crew members, that's who. This week, we're sharing a confession from a lighting technician who has worked on dozens of films and TV series, witnessing some intense safety issues and some jaw-dropping work environments. We hear stories of rigging across mountaintops and frozen waterfalls,…

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Film Festival Fiasco 20:46

1+ y ago20:46

20:46

Fellowship and festival season is upon us! And as we continue to support #WGA writers in their efforts to make Hollywood a happier place, we also celebrate the intrepid spirits of all those who dare to enter competitions. This week our confessor navigates the trials and tribulations of festival season successfully... only to learn that even when yo…

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Coming Clean 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

28:26

TRIGGER WARNING: This week's story involves drug use. If this could be distressing to you, please skip this episode and join us next week. “I’m at a party. Somebody goes into their pocket and pulls out five or six pills. And I take all of them, and I eat them. About 15 minutes later, I’m not feeling good. I think I’m about to throw up. I’m by the s…

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The Dangers of Do It Yourselfing 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

Ever thought about making your own movie? Maybe considered the advice “If you want to be a filmmaker, just shoot a film!” It sounds simple. But take it from our confessor: Do-it-yourselfing can be a dangerous (and expensive) business! In this week’s confession, we hear from a gung-ho aspiring director who gets tired of waiting for something to happ…

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Lance Reddick: A Tribute and Exclusive Interview 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

This special episode is in tribute to Lance Reddick, who passed away on March 17th 2023, at 60. Dave, Kobi and Producer Tom talk about what Lance meant to them before releasing the full interview we recorded with him all those years ago. He talks about auditioning and joining The Wire and who he initially auditioned as Bunk and Bubble! We are etern…

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S4 Ep8: Corner Boys 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

59:45

"We got our thing, but it's just part of the big thing." - Zenobia Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Colvin uses corner logic in class and is greeted with enthusiasm, particularly from Namond. Michael is devastated when his stepfather re…

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The Sellout 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

Money. Fame. That nagging feeling that you might have given up everything you believed in to get the one thing you wanted. In this week’s confession, we hear from a feature film writer who experienced all this and more. Well, maybe not the fame part. And… not a ton of money, now that we think about it. But they definitely sold out for a glimpse of …

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S4 Ep7: Unto Others 1:11:16

1+ y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

"Aw yeah. That golden rule." - The Bunk Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Royce and Carcetti make their peace. Prez has a good day with his class minus the "corner kids". Omar convinces Bunk to help him prove his innocence. Greggs uses "…

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Audition Crasher 23:56

1+ y ago23:56

23:56

Hustlers will stop at nothing to make it in Hollywood. So what happens when something stops them? In this week’s confession, a determined up-and-coming actor decides to break into the business by any means necessary. Stealing passwords, going through garbage – they’ll do anything to achieve their goal. And at first, the hustle pays off! “I would go…

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S4 Ep6: Margin of Error 1:00:34

1+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

"Don't try this shit at home." - Norman Wilson Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Namond is pushed into drug dealing by his mother when they are cut off by the remnants of the Barksdale Organization (who had been supporting them). Randy r…

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The Comeback 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

23:03

What if you got your first big break in Hollywood at age 24… and then didn’t get another for 25 years? In this incredible first confession of our second season, we hear from a fearless aspiring filmmaker who scored a job directing a studio feature film when they were barely out of college. But as thrilling as it sounds, the experience wasn’t what t…

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Season 2 Trailer! New Episodes Start Feb 23 1:42

1+ y ago1:42

1:42

Hollywood Faithful! We are back and better than ever. Please join us in Season 2 for higher highs, lower lows, and crazier stories of everything that happens in Hollywood. We'll hear from writers, directors, crew members, people who have found fame, and those still chasing it. It's going to be a wild ride! Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Medi…

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S4 Ep5: Alliances 54:40

1+ y ago54:40

54:40

"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Carcetti learns that Greggs has been assigned the witness case and uses the information against Royce. Watkins forms an alliance with Carcetti. Now a sergea…

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S4 Ep4: Refugees 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis As the homicide unit's newest detective Greggs is assigned to the high-profile witness case in an attempt to stall the investigation until after the…

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S4 Ep3: Home Rooms 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

"I love the first day, man. Everybody all friendly an' shit." - Namond Brice Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Royce strikes back against Carcetti with his mayoral powers; however, he alienates State Delegate Watkins over his refusal to …

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S4 Ep2: Soft Eyes 1:07:30

1+ y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

"I still wake up white in a city that ain't." - Carcetti Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Thomas "Herc" Hauk is now working for the Mayor's security detail. He catches Royce in a compromising position and learns how to spin it into a pr…

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D Watkins Interview - "The Wire: The Complete Visual History" 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, we talk with D Watkins about the book "The Wire: The Complete Visual History", his life and how The Wire affected him and writing for We Own This City. You can buy "The Wire: The Complete Visual History" and all of D Watkins' Books, such as "Black Boy Smile" on AMAZON Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supp…

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S4 Ep1: Boys of Summer 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

This season is dedicated to Al Brown. "Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation. When a neighbouring group o…

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Clipboard Girl 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

22:17

You know who they are. Young. Smart. Hungry. Always running around trying to get people to fill out paperwork. Some of these folks find their way from entry-level positions into satisfying careers in the entertainment industry. Others – like this week’s confessor – run like hell. “At first, I was fine with being in a coordinating role. I thought th…

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The Sound of Silence 19:19

1+ y ago19:19

19:19

Hello faithful, my old friends. We've come to confess with you again! This week we've got a confession from a sound technician who worked with one of the most famous people on earth. But despite the confessor's years of experience and determination to perform their job well, a chaotic set led by a producer who wouldn't listen led to disaster. The l…

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Pitch This, A*****e & Halloween Party 29:18

2y ago29:18

29:18

There's no shortage of spooky stories in the weird and wonderful world of Hollywood. This week, we've got two confessions for you. The first is a nightmare pitch session that turns into a dream as our confessor watches his partner take down an old-school creep in front of his assistants. Next up, a Halloween party at a world-famous studio becomes a…

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Bad Romance 23:00

2y ago23:00

23:00

Imagine being fired because your bosses are having an affair... and you let slip that you're cool with it. This week on the Hollywood Confessional, we delve into power dynamics in the writers' room, as a financial advisor-turned-writer gets caught in the web of a workplace romance. When our confessor attempts to "go along to get along," they end up…

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Cast Recast & The Machine 28:18

2y ago28:18

28:18

One of the biggest fears nearly all workers share in the entertainment industry? Being replaceable. Join us this week for two confessions in which Hollywood hopefuls discover just how replaceable they are... and what they can do about it. First up, an actor auditions for four separate roles in a film before being hired in a fifth role and asked to …

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Resting Smile Face & The Method 35:27

2y ago35:27

35:27

Are you putting on a happy face and doing what everyone else wants instead of pursuing your own dreams in Hollywood? Do your dedication and people-pleasing make you a target for bullies? Welcome back to the confessional booth! This week, we explore the struggles of navigating the entertainment industry without connections and share powerful stories…

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