Best David Sandberg Podcasts (2024)

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IFH 747: The Art of Creating Memorable Characters with John Winston Rainey 1:07:28

42m ago1:07:28

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Today on the show we have screenwriter and script doctor, John Winston Rainey. John is the co-author, along with legendary script consultant Linda Seger, of the book You Talkin’ to Me?: How to Write Great Dialogue. John has written 25 screenplays of which 3 have been produced and 10 have been optioned. He has been a script consultant since 1989 and…

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Hungry Hungry Hippos: The Movie - #814 Part 2.5 1:00:17

21m ago1:00:17

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Can A Burp Become A Fart: Mergim poses the question and we scientifically break it all down. Hungry Hungry Hippos: We go back into the script archives and do a read through of our unmade script for HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS. Time Travel Short: An extremely early draft of the finale special where we were working out some potential time travel Jim and The…

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Fortnite Burger (J. Cole's Apology) - #814 Part 2 1:30:24

1d ago1:30:24

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Streamathon!: We have a 2024 STREAMATHON Date! Mark your calendars and take work off, MAY 17 will be the JIM AND THEM STREAMATHON! J. Cole's Apology: J. Cole dared to make a diss track against Kendrick Lamar and then apologized for it in one of the biggest bitch moves every seen. Also Kanye's Donda school lawsuit. Turtle's Cafe: We find Michael Duf…

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IFH 746: The Entrepreneurial Screenwriter with Jeff Willis 1:27:27

2d ago1:27:27

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Today on the show we have screenwriter, consultant, and studio executive, Jeff Willis. Jeff has been in the film business for over 15 years as a writer and executive working on films like Avengers: End Game, Spider-Man: Far from Home, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther to name a few.Around 30 minutes into the show we begin to discuss the business of…

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The Angry Incel Behind The Moon - #814 Part 1 1:51:38

5d ago1:51:38

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Ghost In The Machine: We continue the path down AI music and fall so far into our own ass that there may be no coming back. Broadway musical anyone!? OJ Simpson: We lost O.J. Simpson to prostate cancer this week, the first closeted fund murderer in history. The Face Behind The Moon: We get into people going crazy over the recent solar eclipse which…

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WEIRDOS - #813 Part 2 1:14:09

8d ago1:14:09

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Biggie's Sus Bars: Every few months/years people go back and inspect Biggie's "sus" bars. With Diddy's current situation we are right on time. Gilbert Goons: The Gilbert Goons beat Preston Lord to death. Talan Renner couldn't believe how strong he was that he could beat someone to death. People are weirdos. Spirit Airlines: Another week and another…

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IFH 745: Screenwriting & Hollywood in the Times of COVID with Greg Gertmenian 1:23:06

9d ago1:23:06

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Today on the show, we have Greg Gertmenian, who is the Head of Script Analytics and Film Development at Slated. He is also the co-inventor of the Script Score, the only screenplay evaluation tool proven to accurately predict good films. Helped arrange to finance of films like SUPER TROOPERS 2, DEEP MURDER, CRUISE, AT FIRST LIGHT, GOD BLESS THE BROK…

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Ed Piskor's Mic Drop - #813 Part 1 2:03:32

12d ago2:03:32

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Gametime Theme Songs: Just a few more AI songs as we develop a theme song for the Number 1 Sports and Mens' Rights Podcast, GAMETIME w/NMan and Jim. Also NMan lives in a haunted house. California Mike: Cali Mike has tales from California including theme parks, Teslas and Pomeranians in backpacks. There is no turning back! The Murder/Suicide Of Ed P…

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The Diddy Raids - #812 Part 2 1:28:27

15d ago1:28:27

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Diddy Raid: The FBI has raided P. Diddy's homes and it seems like his world is crumbling around him. Is this all gossip and hearsay? What does Ma$e have to say?! Ladies Getting Punched In NYC: A number of female TikTok influencers are getting punched in the head in NYC. Is this a false flag!? Cannibal Maniacs: A homeless person hit the jackpot as a…

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IFH 744: The Screenwriter's Guide to Video Game Writing with Robert Denton Bryant 1:44:18

16d ago1:44:18

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I always wondered how someone would get into the video game writing business. Today's guest is screenwriter/game development guru Robert Denton Bryant and he answers that question and so much more.Robert Denton Bryant has worked in Hollywood in marketing and production, and in video games as a publisher and a developer. He has been Executive Produc…

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Easter Day 14:31

25d ago14:31

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AI Music Takes Over - #812 Part 1 1:42:22

19d ago1:42:22

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Legal Threats: Corey Feldman threatens podcast favorites 'Jim and Them' with a lawsuit!? Tune in to find out! AI Rocks: AI is taking over all of our arts and entertainment, AND THAT IS GREAT NEWS! Let's make some AI music about our favorite people like BOOPAC, NMAN, The Boy Blue and more. The Ghost In The Machine: Through AI music creation we stumb…

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ROAD HOUSE - #811 Part 2 1:34:35

22d ago1:34:35

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Embarrassing Situations: Mike has tales of being owned by a tow truck guy and Jim is now embarrassed by the Jim and Them studio. Road House: The new Gyllenhaal/Conor McGregor Road House remake has dropped and Conor is out tweaking during press interviews. Five Star Comedies?: Is it harder for a straight comedy film to achieve a perfect 5 stars? Wha…

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IFH 743: The Guide for Every Screenwriter with Geoffrey D. Calhoun 22:53

23d ago22:53

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After many requests, I decided to finally tackle the dreaded query letter. I bring back to the show screenwriter, author, and IFH Academy instructor Geoffrey Calhoun. Below Query Letter Checklist and a few areas, we discuss in the episode. No Snail Mail Do Your Research Address the Letter to Individuals, not "To Whom It May Concern" It's about the …

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He who called you is faithful 28:19

1M ago28:19

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Before her baptism next Sunday, Sarah shares her testimony.By Sarah Komen

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Quiet On Set Dan Schneider Doc - #811 Part 1 2:03:47

26d ago2:03:47

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ALIVE: We are getting a lot of alerts from you listeners out there checking in that you are alive and I just need to say, I'm thankful to hear it! Quiet On Set: The streets are talking! The new Dan Schneider/Nickelodeon focused docuseries Quiet On The Set has dropped and we got opinions! Was Noseboy wearing dicks!/ Corey Feldman: Of course when peo…

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Free Bill Belichick - #810 Part 2 1:51:00

29d ago1:51:00

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The Dynasty: Jim has some opinions on the new Apple TV+ The Dynasty Patriots documentary. This is a straight up Bill Belichick hatchet job, presumably by the Kraft family. Theater Monster: A hero/antihero passed out during a screening of Love Lies Bleeding after jacking himself into oblivion. Weekend At Bernies: A real life Weekend At Bernies as tw…

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IFH 742: Writing a Screenplay from the Inside Out with Brian Herskowitz 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

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Today's guest is screenwriter Brian Herskowitz. He wrote the book called Process to Product: From Concept to Script: A Practical Guide for the Screenwriter. Like millions before him, Brian Herskowitz moved out to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He soon learned that there was a dearth of roles for shorter leading men and began searching for …

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Chaplaincy with older people 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Carole talks to rule about her work at Fairways,By Ruth Ranger

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Zoomers Welcome! - #810 Part 1 1:38:36

1M ago1:38:36

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N3ON Banned From Kick: Who's N3ON you ask? We barely know! But he was a streamer that was banned from Kick and this could be our in with the zoomers. Youtube Prankster Shot: A hero emerges that shot a Youtube prankster that was being annoying. HEROES RISE UP! Disney Vs. Universal: Who cares more about the fans and who is more about nickel and dimin…

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Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson - #809 Part 2 1:40:24

1M ago1:40:24

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Miami Cancels Spring Break: Miami attempts to cancel Spring Break but are they also daring people to make the trek? Is this reverse psychology? Mitchell Vest: Man gets busted wandering an antique store in his kilt and stuffing random items up his butt. Jake Paul Vs. Tyson: The sideshow continues! Old Mike Tyson reading to box it out with everyone's…

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IFH 741: How to Break into Television Writing with Steven Vitolo 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to break into a network television writer's room? Then this episode is for you. Today's guest is Steven Vitolo and he did just that. His latest written episode is on the hit ABC show Black-ish. Steven has over 10 years of experience working in writer's rooms, most recently as a script coordinator on the TV serie…

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Convergence 4—The Love Gifts 31:27

2M ago31:27

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By David Sandberg

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Huck Finn Jim And Them - #809 Part 1 1:32:02

1M ago1:32:02

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ARE YOU ALIVE?: This is a Jim and Them wellness check on all of the GOONS out there. Are you alive? Let us know any way you can! Send a voicemail, an email, a comment, maybe even a Twitch sub or donation! Whatever you think works best! Banned Camp Pod: Another podcast reached out to us to form a friendly partnership. Is this the start of an amazing…

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Penn State Professor Beastiality - #808 Part 2 1:39:03

2M ago1:39:03

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Dominos On The Come Up?: In these days of fast food surge pricing, an unlikely hero is on the come up. Dominos putting these fast food restaurants to shame value wise. Penn State Professor Monster: Penn State Professor Themis Matsoukas gets busted sexually abusing his dog and other lewd acts. Rightfully begs to be killed. Water Conspiracy: We learn…

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IFH 740: Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian Hoxter 1:19:24

1M ago1:19:24

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You should all know this by now. I love bringing on different perspectives on the craft because you never know what might click for someone. At the end of the day, we are all trying to tell a and compelling story. I invited to the show this week Julian Hoxter to talk about his book, The Creative Screenwriter: 12 Rules to Follow and Break to Unlock …

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Diddy Loves Meek Mill - #808 Part 1 1:33:53

2M ago1:33:53

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Diddy and Meek Mill: A Diddy lawsuit has dropped with some major allegations around sex trafficking, drug trafficking and most importantly gay sex with Meek Mill and Usher. Toxic Spragels: The mask is starting to slip as the true Toxic Spragels is starting to come to light for all to witness. Glasgow Willy Wonka Event: We discuss the viral Willy Wo…

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Breakdancing Dad Vs. Hollywood Daughter - #807 Part 2 1:32:38

2M ago1:32:38

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Funny Trauma: Madison Hart goes viral giving an example of her "funny trauma" and gets more than she bargained for... Breakdancing Dad Vs. Hollywood Influencer Daughter: The "funny trauma" video sparks an Internet beef for the ages as Breakdancing Dad responds and brings receipts! Who is in the right here? THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, LIONEL RI…

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IFH 739: Horror Screenwriting - The Nature of Fear with Devin Watson 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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I was glad to take a deep dive into the deep end of horror screenwriting with writer and producer, Devin Watson, notably known for writing and producing The Cursed (2010) which was the first draft he wrote in only two days. He’s also written several books, the latest of which is Horror Screenwriting: The Nature of Fear. Horror has, among all of the…

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Madame Web - #807 Part 1 1:37:01

2M ago1:37:01

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Madame Web: Jim is back to report on his take of the much maligned Dakota Johnson release Madame Web! Did Sony pull it off!? Quaaludes: People just accept that ludes don't exist anymore but no one is asking the real question: WHY!? Also we should try them. Fantastic Four: The Fantastic Four cast has been officially confirmed, will this save the att…

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Peter: Teaching us how to live our lives 38:38

2M ago38:38

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By Steve Douglas

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Good Evening Cowards - #806 Part 2 1:47:21

2M ago1:47:21

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Rick Hebbard: Rick Hebbard, New Hampshire champion gives the school board meeting what for! Is this man a menace? Fake Videos: People are out here doing bits! Did Dana White actually walk off of Howie Mandel's show? Did a crazy African woman show up at a man's door with a knife? Did a pizza delivery man take back empty boxes of pizza because of no …

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IFH 738: Inside Warner Bros Writing Program with Rebecca Windsor 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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Today on the show is Rebecca Windsor, the Vice-President of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop, the premier writing and directing program for professionals looking to start and/or further their careers in television.As an extension of her role developing new talent, Rebecca was recruited to help launch Warner Bros. new digital content brand Stage…

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Convergence 3—The Word Gifts 34:00

2M ago34:00

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You can watch all the videos hereBy Marion Sims

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Cop Vs. Acorn - #806 Part 1 1:38:57

2M ago1:38:57

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Super Bowl Wrap Up: Jeff's 49ers did not get the job done due to Jeff's hubris! Also favorite commercials, catty comments and Usher's looks and Ice Spice's demonic hand signs. Jim and Them ESPN YA'LL. Police Vs. Acorn: A cop hears an acorn hits his car and spazzes out thinking that he was shot and unloads his clip into his car. This is the weakest …

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Mohn's Militia - #805 Part 2 1:27:46

2M ago1:27:46

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Where's MJ: A Boosie Badazz comedy movie!? We somehow missed Boosie releasing his own version of Home Alone starring his son. Justin Mohn: Man beheads federal agent father and parades his head on Youtube. Is this some sort of PSYOP!? Mia Goth and Palette Cleansers: Mia Goth attacks an extra on the set of MaXXXine and we got palette cleansers of cra…

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IFH 737: How to Write for and Land a Movie Star for Your Indie Film with Shaye Ogbonna 55:07

2M ago55:07

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We have on the show today writer Shaye Ogbonna.When not in pursuit of retro sneakers, Shaye Ogbonna can be found worshiping at the Temple of Story. His most recent feature project is the contemporary western feature GOD’S COUNTRY — starring the incomparable Thandiwe Newton. Based on a short story by acclaimed author James Lee Burke, God’s Country i…

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Is Jesus your Saviour and Lord and what to do about it. 38:55

2M ago38:55

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We've attached a pdf with some of the details.By Dave Halls

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Super Bowl Parody Song 2024 - #805 Part 1 1:57:43

2M ago1:57:43

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Super Bowl In Vegas: The Super Bowl is in our city and we are not taking advantage of it! We should be at the Cheetos Chapel! Super Bowl Parody Songs: It is our yearly tradition! The people have made their generic Super Bowl songs, their 49ers songs and of course KC Chiefs. We got it all. YOU GOT TO BELIEVE: Did we find this year's Christmas BANGER…

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Shane Gillis To Host SNL - #804 Part 2 1:44:40

2M ago1:44:40

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Greetings From Sundance: Jim has tales of Michael Jackson documentaries between Thriller 40 and The Greatest Night In Pop! But also 12 films from Sundance 2024! Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League: The new Rocksteady has been released and there is a large section of people online that are world class haters, but WHY!? Also lets talk some scary V…

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IFH 736: How I Got My Screenplay on Disney Plus with Arash Amel 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

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Acclaimed screenwriter and producer Arash Amel is known for writing the critically-lauded motion picture, A PRIVATE WAR (2018), directed by Matthew Heineman and starring Rosamund Pike as celebrated war correspondent, Marie Colvin. He recently served as Executive Producer on the Netflix sci-fi action movie, OUTSIDE THE WIRE (2021), starring Anthony …