Best Ninth Way Media Podcasts (2024)

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

20d ago58:26

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“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

1M ago29:49

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"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

2M ago27:36

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #149: The Church on Ruby Road - Special Review 1:57:17

2M ago1:57:17

1:57:17

Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 149: The Church On Ruby Road Review It’s practically impossible pleasing the entirety of Doctor Who fandom, but when Bad Wolf Studios and the BBC confirmed plans for the Doctor Who Christmas Special to return? It came pretty close. Staple of the British TV schedules for over a decade from 2005 onwards and much…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #148: One Vision With Ian Levine 2:00:27

2M ago2:00:27

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 148: One Vision New Season Preview 2024 With Ian Levine Our long running Doctor Who podcast returns to commence coverage of the Ncuti Gatwa era, beginning with this traditional preview of the first season premiering now on BBC iPLAYER and Disney+ The new era rather stalled on Boxing Day! Now we’ve official wor…

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On Being Naked A Lot 25:49

2M ago25:49

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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

3M ago50:37

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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

3M ago27:34

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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

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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 Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Media production, produced by Meagan Daine an…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #147: With Ian Levine 2:06:16

4M ago2:06:16

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 147: With Ian Levine There’s been a massive amount of public interest surrounding Doctor Who since its debut. Association with it has both made and arguably ended fortunes. There are a select set of people who seem inseparable from it. Generally they’re those you’d think! Many household names and industry darl…

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

4M ago2:49

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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 Hollywood Confessional is a Ninth Way Media production, produced by…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #146: DWAS Reimagined with Tony Jordan 1:10:07

4M ago1:10:07

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 146: DWAS Reimagined with Tony Jordan Times are changing for The Doctor Who Appreciation Society! Perhaps the most monumental changes in the near 5 decades of this, the largest global fan club for dedicated followers of our favourite TV series. Whether you're a member, a lapsed member or a never-have-been a me…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #145: Plant Life with Will Hadcroft 1:33:35

5M ago1:33:35

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 145: Plant Life with Will Hadcroft Our first guest of 2024 on the Fandom Podcast Network’s long running Doctor Who show brings more than one story to tell! Writer Will Hadcroft’s been a fan of the series all his life. Despite being an author and publisher of several books in the last two decades, it’s been a l…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #144: Type 40 & Company at Whooverville 14 1:00:34

6M ago1:00:34

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 144: & Company at Whooverville 14 Take your seat and listen up! It’s a special episode of our Doctor Who Podcast. The very first recorded completely LIVE on stage with special guests and an audience of companions, friends and fellow fans… Last Autumn we were invited to cover one of the biggest conventions of t…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #143: With Christopher Jones 1:21:32

6M ago1:21:32

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 143: With Christopher Jones There’ve been Doctor Who comic strips for almost as long as there’s been Doctor Who! The Doctor’s have rarely been out of British comics since 1964. In recent decades the international comic book market also published a succession of titles in the Marvel or DC format, employing some…

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The Best Worst Strike Story Ever 21:50

7M ago21:50

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #142: Whoniversal – 60 Years of Doctor Who 1:59:14

7M ago1:59:14

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 142: Whoniversal – 60 Years of Doctor Who Special Finally we’re arrived at the desired co-ordinates: after the longest countdown in Doctor Who’s long history. There are three all-new diamond anniversary specials about to materialise and a great deal to look forward to over the coming months, as the series is r…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #141:TARDIS - Design Classic 1:31:33

8M ago1:31:33

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 141: TARDIS – Design Classic Marking the Diamond anniversary of the world’s longest running, best loved Sci-Fi & Fantasy Television series, Doctor Who now here at Type 40: A Doctor Who Podcast… Though our recent 60th birthday year shows concentrated on our leading men: those Doctor’s themselves. The series lea…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #138: Father’s Day – Ninth Doctor Diamond Series Review 2:18:04

9M ago2:18:04

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 138: Father’s Day – Ninth Doctor Diamond Series Review The 60th anniversary pf Doctor Who and the series All-New rebirth is close at hand! Time to set co-ordinates for the earliest days of the last restart this time on Type 40, with another entry in our Diamond Series of reviews! Christopher Eccleston’s take o…

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

9M ago24:03

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #137: Dr.Who Rides Again! 1:25:29

10M ago1:25:29

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 137: Dr. Who Rides Again! We bring you coverage of an exciting new, unofficial project recently announced and out filming at locations throughout Wales, this time on Type 40. “Dr. Who Meets the Scorpion” is described as “a 60-minute fan film based on the popular BBC TV serial – currently in production”. Bringi…

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

10M ago22:44

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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

10M ago20:36

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #136: Whooverville 14 with Stephen Hatcher 1:03:27

11M ago1:03:27

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 136: Whooverville 14 with Stephen Hatcher Nearly time for one of the most keenly anticipated occasions of the year in calendars of British based Doctor Who fans: 2023’s Whooverville convention takes place in Derby on 2nd September! This year with a festival of Doctors and other fantastic guests from the Whoniv…

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Behind Closed Doors: A Studio Executive Confession 13:40

11M ago13:40

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #135: Image of the Fendahl - Fourth Doctor Diamond Series Review 2:36:17

11M ago2:36:17

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 135: Image of the Fendahl – Fourth Doctor Diamond Series Review Later this year the 14th Doctor will thrill us in three brand new specials to mark Doctor Who’s 60th birthday. November can’t come fast enough! Best way to enjoy these last few months of an excruciating wait must be revisiting incarnations and adv…

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Green Envelope Grocery Aid 24:46

11M ago24:46

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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

11M ago1:23:18

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"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

11M ago42:07

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #134: Trips of Our Lifetimes – For Doctor Who Podcast Day 2023 2:15:29

11M ago2:15:29

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 134: Trips of Our Lifetimes – For Doctor Who Podcast Day 2023 Beginning our sixth year covering the Whoniverse on the threshold of an exciting, All-new era for our favourite television series, Doctor Who here on Type 40. Timed to coincide with Doctor Who Podcast Day… What better time to re-introduce our regula…

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

11M 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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #133: Death to the Daleks - Third Doctor Diamond Series Review 2:09:33

11M ago2:09:33

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 133: Death to the Daleks – Third Doctor Diamond Series Review As the 14th Doctor waits to take us on brand new adventures later in 2023 on television, with a further incarnation to follow shortly afterwards. This is an exciting time to be a Doctor Who fan! Here on Type 40, we’re passing the months until the Ti…

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S4 Ep11: A New Day 43:55

12M ago43:55

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"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

12M ago31:35

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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

12M ago50:13

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"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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #132: The State of 2023 1:58:19

12M ago1:58:19

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 132: The State of 2023 – 5th Birthday News Catch-Up! For this fifth birthday edition of Type 40: your Doctor Who Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network, regular host Dan Hadley reconnects with co-founder and co-host Kyle Wagner in the console room… Together the transatlantic two compare notes about recent happe…

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S4 Ep9: Know Your Place 51:36

12M ago51:36

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"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

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #131: Longing for Longleat 1:23:51

12M ago1:23:51

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 132: Longing for Longleat The pair of eBooks looking at the original Blackpool Doctor Who Exhibition proved immensely popular with fans young and not so young! Now the team behind them return to Type 40 with the inside story of a third title, due to massive demand… Designer and artist Alex Collier and historia…

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Life In the Ads Lane 19:15

1y ago19:15

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #130: Double Feature - Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150AD 1:27:44

1y ago1:27:44

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 130: Double Feature – Daleks Invasion Earth 2150AD Six decades worth history of the world’s longest running Sci-Fi & Fantasy television series is rich with time warps and cultural events. Some impacted away from the sofa altogether! The Daleks had filled cinemas and stormed the silver screen once. Could they d…

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Dead Staff Walking 22:58

1y ago22:58

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #129: With Jeff Cummins 1:43:07

1y ago1:43:07

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 129: With Jeff Cummins Continuing our series of conversations with the biggest artists in Doctor Who’s long print history, Type 40 is thrilled to bring you a brand-new interview with master painter, illustrator and designer Jeff Cummins. Known for his evocative imagery for both the Target and New Adventures bo…

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

1y ago22:19

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #128: Nowhere to Ride - Planet of the Dead Review 1:38:58

1y ago1:38:58

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 128: Nowhere to Ride – Planet of the Dead Review With a Fourteenth Doctor leading the charge, whilst a further incarnation waits in the wings, 2023 is going to make for a tumultuous 60th anniversary year. There’s still several months to wait until the story of the Time Lord continues. In the meantime, here on …

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Practice Safe Sets 19:05

1y ago19:05

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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

1y ago20:46

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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

1y ago28:26

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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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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #127: With Tasha Achilléos 1:29:44

1y ago1:29:44

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 127: With Tasha Achilléos Welcome to Type 40 and this latest conversation in the 60th anniversary year of our favourite television series. Of course, we don’t just celebrate the onscreen Whoniverse, but everything surrounding it too! The lives and contributions of the people that helped build and expand the mo…

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast #126: Making a Drama 1:07:38

1y ago1:07:38

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Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 126: Making a Drama w/Me & Him & Who Whoever said real-life time travel is impossible? Thanks to the combined talents of a creative and industrious producer, two superb character actors and a writer with masses of drama credits to his name, listeners of the new audio play “Me & Him & Who” can be transported ba…

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