Best Atx Festival Podcasts (2024)

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"iHeartPodcasts TV Podcast Showcase" (Season 12) 1:14:26

7h ago1:14:26

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TV and Podcasts simply go together -- like a Bachelor and a Bachelorette, or co-stars turned-best friends-turned-podcast hosts. What could be better than watching (or re-watching) your favorite show, and then getting all the behind-the-scenes details and commentary from the people who know it best? iHeartPodcasts and ATX TV Festival present an insi…

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"Beyond the Very Special Episode: TV Tackles Women’s Health" (Season 12) 1:16:11

1h ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Popular TV shows, aside from being entertaining, can help deliver critical health information for millions of viewers – particularly at a time when education and access to healthcare is threatened not only by social, economic, and behavioral factors, but political ones as well. From breast cancer and the BRCA gene, to pregnancy and abortion, to men…

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"The Leading Ladies of Prime Video" with Justina Machado & Emeraude Toubia (Season 12) 1:00:53

6d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Leading ladies Emeraude Toubia (With Love) and Justina Machado (The Horror of Dolores Roach) join Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes) for a discussion about what drew each of them to their characters, taking on unexpected roles, Latine representation, collaborating with creators Gloria Calderón Kellett and Aaron Mark, and more! Seasons 1-2 of With L…

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"THIS FOOL with Chris Estrada & Frankie Quiñones" (Season 12) 1:00:40

20d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This Fool co-creator/star Chris Estrada and actor Frankie Quiñones discuss the series' pop culture and real world influences (i.e. the real Luis), the pros and cons of autobiographical comedy, the show's unique working class perspective, and continuing their characters' growth in Season 2. Seasons 1 and 2 of THIS FOOL are streaming now on Hulu! Thi…

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"PodCo Rewind" with Wizards of Waverly Pod, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide, and The Brotherly Love Podcast (Season 12) 1:59:28

1M ago1:59:28

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Tune in for a "PodCo Rewind" with your favorite PodCo hosts, moderated by Christy Carlson Romano! First we return to Wizards of Waverly Place with "Wizards of Waverly Pod" hosts Jennifer Stone & David DeLuise as they discuss what it means to be able to revisit the series through the lens of their rewatch podcast, their favorite memories from set, t…

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"Taking Care: Stories Around Aging, Caregiving and End of Life" (Season 12) 1:15:13

1M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

The majority of us will, at some stage in our life, become caregivers, or require care as we age. While historically, aging and older adults have been portrayed as frail or incapable, and positive depictions of end-of-life care are almost non-existent, some recent series have challenged these outdated portrayals and given audiences a new perspectiv…

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"Inside a Studio: Universal Television Alternative Studio" (Season 12) 1:02:59

1M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

A conversation about the evolution of unscripted TV - from the studio side. Join executives from Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) for an inside look at the studio -- how their brand has evolved, the approach to cultivating a distinct POV, the difference between linear and streaming, and much more. UTAS series include: Dwayne Johnson’s…

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"MINX Season 2 Q&A with Ophelia Lovibond & Jake Johnson" (Season 12) 53:07

2M ago53:07

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MINX stars Ophelia Lovibond (Trying) and Jake Johnson (New Girl) join The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss what drew them to the atypical workplace comedy, subverting expectations with the dynamic between Doug & Joyce, and new challenges for the Minx crew in Season 2. Seasons 1 & 2 of MINX are streaming now on Starz. This conversatio…

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"Backstage with Austin City Limits: 50 Years of Making Music in Austin" (Season 12) 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Go behind-the-scenes of the iconic, longest-lasting music television series, Austin City Limits, with Austin PBS and the producers & technicians that have made the series a staple for music fans for 49 seasons. Sara Robertson (Chief Content Officer) moderates a discussion with Executive Producer Terry Lickona, Producer Jeff Peterson, Assistant Prod…

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"CHEERS Reunion" (Season 12) 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

ATX TV Festival and Paramount+ present a look back at one of TV's most iconic series: CHEERS. Join the creators and cast for a special reunion conversation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the series finale as they share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on the sitcom's decade-long run and its definitive place in TV history. This conversati…

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"Ripple Effects: Race, Culture, and the Criminal Justice System" (Season 12) 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

ATX TV Festival and Hollywood, Health & Society present a look at how scripted series are depicting race, racism and its intersection with the justice system. The creatives behind UnPrisoned, Superman & Lois, Bosch, and more join us discuss the use of personal experience, research, comedy, and a range of genres to shape tell these stories, and how …

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"Queer Stories We Want to See" (Season 12) 1:16:53

3M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Despite an outsized number of cancellations over the last few years, queer audiences have proven that they are hungry for not only representation in the broad sense, but LGBTQIA+ stories and characters that are as complex, frustrating, joyful, funny, romantic, and dark as any other. Join actors Caitlin Stasey (Class of '07), Joel Kim Booster (Loot,…

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"THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES: Season 3 Premiere Q&A" (Season 12) 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

Praise be! Our Q&A with cast and creatives of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones has arrived. Following the World Premiere of Season 3 presented by HBO and Max, the Gemstones joined a sold-out audience at ACL Live for a conversation about family dynamics, the lines they couldn't say onscreen, and the series' wildest season yet. This conversation was rec…

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"JURY DUTY: Inside the Series" (Season 12) 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Join breakout star Ronald Gladden and the creative team behind the hit Freevee original series Jury Duty (from producers of The Office, The White Lotus, and Bad Trip for an inside look at crafting the genre-bending comedy, from pitch, to screen, to final verdict. All episodes of Jury Duty are streaming now on Freevee! This conversation was recorded…

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"We Have a Deal: Inside the Business of SHARK TANK" (Season 12) 1:09:33

3M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Sony Pictures Television Studios presents an inside look at the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy® Award-winning unscripted ABC series Shark Tank with the executive producers, an entrepreneur, and the Sharks themselves. Go inside the 14-seasons-and-counting with the creative team, Sharks, and entrepreneurs for a discussion about what makes a success…

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"JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL World Premiere Q&A with Creatives & Cast" (Season 12) 31:16

4M ago31:16

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Go inside the return of Raylan Givens and the latest chapter of Justified with our Q&A from Opening Night of Season 12 featuring the World Premiere of Justified: City Primeval presented by FX! Based on the novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, the eight-part limited series picks up 15 years after U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) l…

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"The Camera's Eye" (Season 12) 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Panavision presents a conversation about the art of scene composition, photography, and the technical & artistic process of crafting a series' visual language. Go behind the lens as we explore the job of a DP (Director of Photography) in the current TV landscape, how DPs collaborate with showrunners, writers, and directors to capture and elevate wh…

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"Sustainable Stories for a Climate in Crisis" (Season 12) 1:12:17

4M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Research by the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project shows that only 2.8% of scripted TV shows between 2016-2020 included any climate-related language, even fewer included the term “climate change,” despite a majority of Americans having experienced a climate-related disaster or extreme weather by 2021. Why is the topic of climate change nearl…

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"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee James Burrows" (Season 12) 55:50

4M ago55:50

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Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee and legendary director/producer James Burrows joins Jim Halterman for a conversation spanning his one-of-a-kind career as the co-creator/director of Cheers, winner of 11 Emmy Awards, and director of more than 1,000 episodes of television, including iconic sitcoms Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, and…

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"A Conversation with Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen" (Season 12) 1:09:44

5M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

For almost three decades, actors and spouses Ted Danson (Cheers, The Good Place) and Mary Steenburgen (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, The Last Man on Earth) have independently built two of the most iconic resumes in TV (and film), while also appearing together on series such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Place, and Mr. Mayor. Tune in for their …

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"Partners, Artists, Austin" (Season 12) 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Actors and spouses Dave Annable and Odette Annable join us for an honest and vulnerable conversation about building a career outside of LA, making Austin home, and finding "your people" and creative spark in unlikely places. This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX. PANELISTS: Odette Annable (A…

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"...The End" (Season 12) 45:52

5M ago45:52

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A conversation about series finales, and writing towards The End. How & when do you start breaking a series finale? What is the process of finding a natural and satisfying conclusion for your characters, the story, and yourself as the writer? How do you move on from a story once it’s concluded and belongs to the audience? This conversation was reco…

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"Launching a Pod(cast) Co(mpany)" (Season 12) 50:02

5M ago50:02

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PodCo Co-Founders Brendan Rooney & Christy Carlson Romano, President Calvin Robertson, and special guest Annaliese van der Pol join us at Season 12 for a conversation about the creative and business aspects of launching a podcast company and new podcast, and what makes PodCo’s video-forward vision unique. This conversation was recorded live at ATX …

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"Showrunner POV: The Simpsons" (Season 12) 38:02

6M ago38:02

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At 34 seasons (751 episodes) and counting, The Simpsons holds the rare distinction of being the longest running American sitcom, scripted primetime series and American animated series. Of course, a lot can change over the course of 34 seasons, both inside and outside of a series — from animation styles, casting, and comedic voice, to the culture in…

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"Singin' in the Frame" (Season 12) 53:20

6M ago53:20

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From rehearsal and choreography, to recording sessions and performing live, having musical elements in a series adds a whole new layer of preparation, skill, and meaning to hitting your mark. Join Kevin McHale and Ashley Fink (Glee) for a conversation about the hard work and fun that goes into creating these musical magic moments. This conversation…

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Bonus Episode: Talking GOD. FAMILY. FOOTBALL. with Aaron Benward 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Creator/executive producer Aaron Benward joins us for a deeper dive into Freevee's original docuseries God. Family. Football. to discuss the project's years long development process, what drew him to the story of Evangel, the unpredictable nature of unscripted TV, drawing inspiration from Friday Night Lights, and more. God. Family. Football. featur…

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"Indie TV: How We Did It Differently" (Season 12) 39:24

6M ago39:24

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The team behind the independent comedy series Everyone is Doing Great gathered their friends, raised money, and shot a full 8-episode season of high quality TV. Twice. Hear how they made it work... their way. This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX. PANELISTS: James Lafferty (Creator / Writer …

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"Are They a Good Person? (The New 'Likable')" (Season 12) 49:40

6M ago49:40

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As "prestige" TV continues to trend towards more and more morally ambiguous characters, the space between hero and anti-hero has become less clearly-defined, raising questions of whether the characters we love to watch are "good" or "likable," and if that should affect whether or not we root for them. Join eOne executive Jacqueline Sacerio and prod…

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"FAST, AVOD, and the Return to Ad-Supported TV" (Season 12) 1:14:56

7M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Executive from Tubi and Pluto TV joins us to break down the differences between FAST, AVOD, SVOD and everything in between, why more consumers than ever are seeking out FAST and AVOD services, what these models mean for the future of TV, and much more in this deep dive presented by RCA. This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season …

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Bonus Episode: Digging Deeper Into True Crime with Bill Kurtis 47:56

7M ago47:56

47:56

Journalist, author, narrator, and producer Bill Kurtis (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Cold Case Files) joins ATX TV Co-Founder Emily Gipson for a conversation about his role as narrator and producer of Hulu's new true crime docuseries Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks, his origins as an investigative journalist, how advances in technology have impacted col…

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"Into the Dark" (Season 12) 48:32

7M ago48:32

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A conversation with showrunners/writers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals) and Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) about exploring the darkness within and without, treading the line between hero and anti-hero, and why unscrupulous characters and worlds remain so compelling -- even at their worst. PANELISTS: Gina Fattore (Showrunner…

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"Gun Violence & Safety on TV" (Season 12) 1:05:47

7M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Representatives from Everytown, Brady, and Hollywood, Health & Society are joined by three writer/producers for a discussion about mindfulness & conscious storytelling around depictions of gun violence and gun safety on TV. They explore the ways in which TV has & has not engaged with our real-life epidemic of gun violence across the U.S. — from con…

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"Unscripted POV: Shaping the Story" (Season 12) 1:16:38

7M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Despite an industry-wide cost-cutting and a “Peak” TV landscape that may be reaching its true peak, unscripted content continues to thrive across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, serving as a reliably entertaining, occasionally informative, and cost-effective alternative to scripted fare. The “unscripted” umbrella is large and varied, ran…

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"Beyond the Page" (Season 12) 1:04:57

7M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

A showrunner/writer’s job does not end with the completion of a script, or even the end of production. In fact, the writing process extends far beyond the page, as a script takes on new life on set, and again in post-production, all the way through to the final cut that ends up on screen. Writers Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) and Javier G…

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"Diverse Voices in Comedy" (Season 12) 40:19

8M ago40:19

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As audiences continue to demand more visibility for communities of color in entertainment, we are seeing an uptick in diverse storytelling across all genres in TV. Universal Studio Group presents this conversation with Harlem star Jerrie Johnson and Primo star Christina Vidal about the importance of inclusivity and representation specifically in co…

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"Physical Media, Digital Landscape" (Season 12) 52:29

8M ago52:29

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DVDs, Blu Rays, and Bonus Features may have fallen to the wayside thanks to an exponential rise in streaming libraries and digital content… but with the world of streaming more uncertain than ever, is it time for a comeback? Writer/producer/showrunner/director Alena Smith (Dickinson) and The Hollywood Reporter's Dan Fienberg dig into complicated qu…

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"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" (Season 12) 39:12

8M ago39:12

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Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio), J.J. Duncan (Showrunner/Executive Producer) and David Collins (Executive Producer/Co-Founder, Scout Productions) discuss bringing The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning to television audiences, and the series’ unique ability to normalize one of our worst fe…

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"Burn It Down: Live & In Person" (Season 12) 59:11

8M ago59:11

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Mo Ryan's book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood is a deep dive into the trends that led to #MeToo and various racial reckonings in the industry, as well as a look at how much has changed in TV and film (and how much hasn’t). She joins industry veterans Melinda Hsu Taylor and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (two respected v…

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"Take the Risk: Creative Career Changes" (Season 12) 50:19

9M ago50:19

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The thought of changing career paths in an already unpredictable industry can be daunting – but with great risk can come great reward. In this conversation from Season 12, actor/producer turned post-production supervisor Michele L. Williams (Grey's Anatomy), development assistant turned production supervisor Beatriz Chahin (Grand Crew) and publicis…

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"Constructing Character Through Costume" (Season 12) 1:22:12

9M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Whether a series is set in the present, the past, or a different universe altogether, costume design can be the first thing a viewer notices about a character and world. It has the ability to spark curiosity, nostalgia, or sense of place by telling us who a character is (or more interestingly, who they’re trying to be). In our first in-depth look a…

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"As Heard On: TV Soundtracks Go Local" (Season 12) 44:13

9M ago44:13

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Join music supervisors Tom Vale (Frog Music Licensing), Jason Harkins, and Maggie Phillips (Deep Cut Music) for a conversation about creating opportunities for Austin musicians, and using your favorite TV soundtracks to help elevate local artists. This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX. PANEL…

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"Casting Adaptations" (Season 12) 1:05:11

9M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Any casual viewer can tell you that the business of adaptations is booming -- and while popular IP might come with name recognition and a built-in fanbase, it also comes with built-in expectations from those fans (and detractors). As one of the earliest pieces of the equation, casting is often at the heart of those expectations, setting the tone fo…

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"Why Do You Write?" (Season 12) 1:08:46

10M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Writer Greg Iwinkski (Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) joins moderator Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse) for a wide-ranging discussion about his personal path into writing comedy, what a typical day as a late night writer looks like, late night TV's unique position in the larger culture, the ongoing writers strike a…

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"Director POV: Jack Bender" (Season 12) 40:59

10M ago40:59

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Emmy award-winning director/producer Jack Bender sits down for an inside look at crafting the world of shows like FROM, Mr. Mercedes, and Lost, the role of a producing director, working with actors to shape character, and more. PANELISTS: Jack Bender (Director / EP, FROM, Lost) MODERATOR: Michael Schneider (Variety) SUBSCRIBE to youtube.com/ATXTV f…

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"The Women of OUTLANDER" (Season 12) 1:16:49

10M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Outlander star/executive producer Caitríona Balfe and executive producer Maril Davis joined fans at ATX TV Festival on World Outlander Day (June 1, 2023) to give a sneak peek at Season 7 and discuss directing, onscreen chemistry, taking on new roles, and what to expect as the groundbreaking series heads towards it's final season. This conversation …

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"Artificial Intelligence & Us" (Season 12) 1:14:48

10M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an abstract, futuristic concept – it’s here, changing our lives in countless ways, from social media algorithms and self-driving cars, to operating rooms and autonomous weapons. As our reliance on technology grows, and the possibilities of AI become seemingly limitless, its tangible and philosophical presence in…

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"WGA on Strike!" (Season 12 Premiere) 1:17:53

10M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years. Join writers Beau Willimon (WGA East), Julie Plec (WGA West), Zoanne Clack (WGA West), and Greg Iwinski (WGA East) for a first-hand discussion of the issues…

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"Powerful TV" (Season 11 Finale) 1:07:24

1y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Television remains one of the most impactful mediums, armed with the power to reach audiences in their personal spaces and connect them with people, experiences, and worlds they might not encounter otherwise. In our Season 11 finale, the Television Academy presents a conversation with creators/showrunners Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Sie…

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"Class, Poverty, and Writing About the Wealth Gap" (Season 11) 44:59

1y ago44:59

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Hollywood, Health & Society presents this Season 11 conversation with creators/showrunners Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady) and Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied) about writing narratives that highlight economic inequality, challenges facing immigrant and working class families, and the complicated nature of the "American dream." This conversation was…

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"ANGELYNE: A Conversation with Emmy Rossum & Allison Miller" (Season 11) 1:04:23

1y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Angelyne star/executive producer Emmy Rossum and showrunner/executive producer Allison Miller join moderator Danielle Turchiano to discuss their exploration of the self-made icon, reconstructing the look and feel of LA in the ‘80s, and how the series has shaped their own perceptions of fame and identity. This conversation was originally recorded at…

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