Best Rob Hagans Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 30: Waiting for COVID by Lucy O’Hagan 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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How well do you remember those early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when New Zealand watched in apprehension as overseas the virus spread uncontrolled in Italy, health workers died on the job, and morgues ran out of room for the bodies of the dead. Specialist GP and writer Lucy O’Hagan remembers. In Waiting for COVID, Dr O’Hagan takes a personal jou…

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Episode 30: Educate Long Read: Hand-arm vibration 10:59

2M ago10:59

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Hand–arm vibration syndrome develops in stages and prevention is critical; when function deteriorates, it is necessary to consider it lost, unless a lot of hard work is put into rehabilitation, professor in occupational and environmental medicine David McBride explains. He reminds listeners of the usual occupational health algorithm: identify the h…

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Episode 30: Educate Long Read: Full-body vibration 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Exposure to high levels of whole-body vibration, such as that caused by driving forklifts and other forms of material handling equipment, can and does cause intervertebral disc degeneration. Professor in occupational and environmental medicine David McBride explains

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Your Calling Card Script! 1:28:31

4M ago1:28:31

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You want to show people who you are as a writer. You need a calling card piece -- something that will give folks a taste of what you're capable of on the page and Rob & Kay are here with the do's & don'ts of what that script should look like, as well as what it should never be. This Week’s Resource: The Fellowship and Writing Programs for Screenwri…

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Episode 29: System Fix: Episode 26 - Unwinding health reforms 38:01

4M ago38:01

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It's a cracker episode with panellists and health policy experts Gabrielle Baker and Tim Tenbensel joining me, Barbara Fountain, to catch up on the latest in health reforms. The panel convened in the middle of a week that started with the Parliamentary debate on the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora. You’ll hear about: The impact of the closure o…

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Show Don't Effin Tell! 1:24:22

4M ago1:24:22

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THIS WEEK Rob & Kay because Hollywood is slacking, we are discussing show, don’t frickin' tell. The only rule of screenwriting everyone can agree on...usually. This Week’s Resource: We’ve done this before when dealing with one of the core conceits of screenwriting, and as we always say, we are not the only voices on this subject, SO, we have compil…

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Creativity Has No Expiration Date! (Grey List yr 2) 1:19:32

4M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

THIS WEEK Rob & Kay invite Brad Johnson on to discuss the sophomore year of THE GREY LIST, as well as ageism in the industry and how we as screenwriters can combat or adapt to it! This Week’s Resource: The Grey List (of course). Checkout the list, download scripts you think sound good, retweet your favs! And while it isn't free, the Smodscastle 37 …

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Episode 28: System Fix: Episode 25 - From Little to Reti in 2023 45:55

5M ago45:55

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The year 2023 is quickly becoming a distant memory as the great Kiwi summer does an excellent job of wiping the neural slate clean. System Fix host Barbara Fountain takes the opportunity of an unexpected convalescence, to refresh her memory by looking back at her editorials in 2023. The heart of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aoteraroa is in primary care …

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Screenwriting State of the Union! 1:31:04

5M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

THIS WEEK, amid reports that the industry is more of a dumpster fire than usual, Rob & Kay thought it was a good time to have a Screenwriting SOTU! This Week’s Resource: The International Screenwriters’ Association’s Diversity Initiative strives to elevate writers from underrepresented and marginalized communities. And, as such they are launching a…

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Spielberg, Sci-fi, and Showcasing Joy! (Interview with Jordan Simon) 58:46

5M ago58:46

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Rob & Kay are starting off Black History month with a very special guest, Jordan T Simon who just finished his proof of concept for his pilot “The Boy Who Promised the Moon” This Week’s Resource: Monkey Paw Productions, along with Universal Pictures and TIFF have announced their No Drama competition. Up to six filmmakers will be selected to each re…

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Make People Feel Something! 1:18:20

5M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Rob & Kay invite one of Kay’s screenwriting mentors and overall lovely human being, Andrew Guerdat, to discuss his career and new YouTube series, THE GO DRAFT. This Week’s Resource: ANDY’S YOUTUBE SERIES: THE GO DRAFT! Andy’s series is ongoing, but there are 6 episodes up already. Go watch! Also we're happy to partner with Fade In while the Dasher …

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The Art of the Action Line! 1:29:37

5M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Rob & Kay get all nerdy n' gritty talmbout dem action lines. Y'all not gon' wanna miss this one as they finna leave no screenwriting stone unturned. Get it! This Week’s Resource: We’ve said this before, but we are not the only voices on the subject of screenwriting, so we thought maybe you could use this podcast as a jumping off point to investigat…

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Turn Your Experiences into Movies That Get Made! 1:32:37

6M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Rob & Kay sit down with Denise Cruz-Castino, whose script for "5 Weddings" was made into a movie that made it's way to the Cannes Film Festival! This Week’s Resource: 5 Weddings is streaming for free seemingly everywhere: Pluto, Tubi, Freevee, Peacock, and the Roku Channel, so go put it in your eyeholes and get a taste of our friend Denise. Notes F…

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Create Sellable IP from the Ground Level! 1:20:00

6M ago1:20:00

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THIS WEEK Rob & Kay are discussing worldbuilding – again. It’s not just for hobbits! Our hosts take you through how important expanding your the world of your screenplay is going to be in the marketplace going forward in 2024 (and beyond). This Week’s Resource: Air is up on Prime, it was one of my favorite films of 2023, but I’ve been following the…

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There's No AI in ART! 1:19:34

6M ago1:19:34

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Rob & Kay are back in 2024 with a an opening public service announcement for the new year: turns out, you gotta do the work. Sorry. This Week’s Resource: This week we are repeating our TRIO of free resources for you, because sometimes y'all don't listen when we be giving out free ish, sooooo -- LAST CALL! First up is the ⁠Circle of Confusion x Anar…

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So You've Broken In? 1:13:50

6M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

It's Christmas! (2023) So Rob & Kay have decided to do a little reflection, musing on that thing that all of us are trying to do -- all the time it seems like -- breaking in. And, joining them, is one of their favorite Twitter Brethren, Leah Simmons, aka, Leah From South Dakota, who also talks about her debut feature, Valentine Crush and what she g…

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Writing Deep Dive: Die Hard/Hook! 1:20:03

7M ago1:20:03

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Rob & Kay take on their FINAL holiday deep dive with a Double Feature of their personal holiday favorites Die Hard (for Rob) & Hook (for Kay) directed by John McTiernan & Steven Spielberg, respectively -- with scripts from Jeb Stuart & Steven E. de Souza (of Die Hard) and James V. Hart & Nick Castle (of Hook) while boasting actors Bruce Willis, Ala…

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Screenwriting Deep Dive: Elf! 1:15:48

7M ago1:15:48

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Rob & Kay decided to do their penultimate holiday deep dive on Elf, the timeless Christmas classic that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Jon Favreau directed film stars Will Farrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zoey Deschanel, and Mary Steenburgen, and Ed Asner (as Santa) This Week’s Resource: Elf! You can find it streaming on Max & Hulu, but …

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Screenwriting Deep Dive: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! 1:21:48

7M ago1:21:48

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Rob & Kay kick continue their holiday movie breakdown streak with a shared favorite of theirs, Shane Black's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" starring Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan⁠. This Week’s Resource: The Long Kiss Goodnight on Pluto! Shane Black has given us another underrated Christmas Classic that we encourage you to watch if you …

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Screenwriting Deep Dive: The Holiday! 1:08:00

7M ago1:08:00

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Rob & Kay kick off the holiday season with one of Rob's favorite romantic comedies, "The Holiday", Nancy Myers' Christmas classic two-hander starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black and Eli Wallach. This Week’s Resource: The Holiday is available on Hulu! Notes From the Episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to Write Your Way onto Streaming! 1:15:52

8M ago1:15:52

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THIS WEEK! Rob & Kay talk to author, actor and screenwriter, Nate Golon whose indie tv series, Workshop was the first independently produced TV series to be picked up by Hulu! This is the 3rd episode in our month-long dive into indiefilm tv! This Week’s Resource: Workshop Seasons 1 & 2 are available on YouTube. Notes From the Episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How to Write THREE SEASONS of TV! (W/THESPIAN creator Marc Unger) 1:13:57

8M ago1:13:57

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Rob & Kay invite THESPIAN creator/writer/producer/show-runner/director, Marc Unger, as he speaks on how he's written three seasons of a show with no guarantees. How he writes character arcs and storylines when you don't have access to actors/locations/money to finish them out, but still have to keep the train on the tracks. This is the 2nd episode …

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#66 Paul Mort - Over 1 Year Booze Free... Here's What I've Learnt 1:08:54

8M ago1:08:54

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In this episode, join myself on the LESSONS I've have learnt over the past year from being booze free. Answering questions from you guys, I give you tips & tricks, Guidance & some hard truths that might be uncomfortable to hear. This is NOT a preaching video to try and get you to stop drinking but it will give you some useful information from someo…

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The SEXPECTATIONS of Indie TV Writing! 1:00:03

8M ago1:00:03

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This week Rob & Kay interview Jenna St. John and (her husband), Kevin Good about the writer's room and process of their independently produced series, SEXPECTATIONS! This includes finding the engine of the show (and how modern tv has the ability to shift/change it each season, a la The Good Place or Atlanta), how they consider Sexpectations to be a…

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The Midpoint! (Our AFF episode) 59:43

8M ago59:43

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Kay Tuxford is at Austin! Rob is not! Is he jealous? Maybe -- but that's not going to get in the way of the two of them tackling one of the most important parts of the screenplay, THE MIDPOINT! This Week’s Resource: We have two resources this week. The first is from a friend of the podcast, Paige Feldman, who is documenting her journey as she write…

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So... You STILL Want to Write a Screenplay?! 1:25:47

8M ago1:25:47

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Rob & Kay follow up on their previous episode, which, hopefully got your booty into the chair with your new idea ready to write. This episode focuses on what happens when your butt hits the seat: mentally, physically, and in terms of craft -- all in preparation for the bane of the screenwriter's existence...Page 40 (and how to get past it!). This W…

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Episode 27: Educate Long Read: The Arms Act - an explainer for healthcare professionals 12:28

8M ago12:28

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Recent changes to the Arms Act 1983 and the launch of Te Tari Pūreke are intended to support the safe and responsible use of firearms in Aotearoa, making our communities safer. This article by Kendra Hill and Cathy Stephenson answers some common questions about the implications of these changes for health practitioners…

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So… You Want to Write a Screenplay? 1:24:24

9M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Rob & Kay are writing New Things™. You might be writing new things. You want want to write a New Thing™ for the first time. If so, this episode is for you, where Rob & Kay discuss how to put yourself in the Mental Palace from whence you shall write a (the) script. This Week’s Resource: Simple. Film Courage’s Compilation Video: 10 Ways to Come Up Wi…

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#65 Rob Blackburne - Talks On Dealing With The Mental Health Problems Inside Football 1:23:55

9M ago1:23:55

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In this episode, join Paul Mort with Rob Blackburne, Rob talks to us about how he coaches Premier League footballers, the mental health problems inside of football right now & how he became a coach. This podcast we dive into the current problem with young footballers, how Rob & Luke O'Nien have built their Inner Game Academy for young aspiring foot…

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Writing Queer and Minority Characters in 2023! 1:43:24

9M ago1:43:24

1:43:24

Rob & Kay have BEEF. This extra-large episode covers a potentially sensitive topic. The treatment of minority & queer characters in your screenplays -- avoiding tropes and what to consider when writing outside your experience. They also name some great, current, examples of shows getting diversity, sensitivity and inclusion right, and shed light on…

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How to Land Act Three! 1:10:11

9M ago1:10:11

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Rob & Kay have talked Acts 1 & 2 and now wish to complete the trilogy by talking about how to land act 3! They discuss the old adage "If you have act three problems, you have act one problems..." (truth!), while taking you through the screenwriting math you need to have followed to have things add up in your final act. They also talk about the drea…

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Screenwriting is a Moving Target! (w/David Williams) 1:25:37

9M ago1:25:37

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Rob & Kay sit down with David Williams to discuss how, despite their individual achievements (which, for Dave, includes being included on the 2022 Blacklist), each is looking for ways to improve their hold -- their craft -- on screenwriting. They also get to know Dave a bit, how he came to be in the business, and then in the middle of the podcast, …

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How to Write a KILLER First Page! 1:07:55

10M ago1:07:55

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This week, Rob & Kay are talking about dat first page. How to keep em reading, how to knock 'em dead, and how to set expectations. They explore why the "Opening Image" (of all the beats in Save the Cat beats) is so important, what tropes/clichés must be avoided or subverted, how to prepare your audience for the script they're about to read, and, of…

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Is Your Script Ready? (OUR CENTENNIAL!) 1:20:14

10M ago1:20:14

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100 EPISODES! Rob & Kay have defied Vegas odds and have made it to episode 100, in which they wax poetic on the subject of "Is Your Script Ready?" Ready for what? To be sent to producers/managers/agents -- but first it's time to take a long, hard look at your script and see how it holds up against a checklist that Rob & Kay breakdown for you listen…

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FINISH YOUR SCRIPT! 1:07:29

10M ago1:07:29

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Rob & Kay want to encourage you to FINISH YOUR SCRIPT. In the episode they tell you why a finished script is currency and how ideas, while they may seem important, are essentially worthless. They also talk about how to put your enjoyment into the finishing of a screenplay and how that can keep you moving forward. Basically, if you needed a swift ki…

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#64 Luke O'Nien - Opens Up About His Injury Struggles & Captaining Sunderland 1:32:28

10M ago1:32:28

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In this episode, join Paul Mort with 'Mr Sunderland' Luke O'Nien. Luke talks to us about how he has managed to overcome dark thoughts from his injuries & This podcast is AMAZING (Not biased...) Luke tells us everything from the best player he's played with, How Watford released him as youngster & his passion for football which has driven him throug…

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Turning a $500 Short into the $6M Feature Film, 'The Shift'! (w/Brock Heasley) 49:55

11M ago49:55

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Rob & Kay interview Brock Heasley, whose upcoming sci-fi film, The Shift, based on his microbudget short (of the same name), readies itself for theatrical release in December care of Angel Studios. Our Screenwriting duo pick their guest's brain over a multitude of topics, including: what needed to change from the short over to the movie, how Brock …

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How to Make Your Script STAND OUT from The Crowd! (Adapting Script Format) 1:04:15

11M ago1:04:15

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This week, Rob & Kay are talking about how to (safely) “adapt” your style, in order to make YOUR script stand out from the crowd of stale, sterile, scripts out there adhering to the stodgy, and frankly typical, screenwriting formatted norms. Our Weekly Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We've got a list of scripts that broke screenwriting format, and yet…

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Surviving (and Fighting) Writer's Block! 1:11:26

11M ago1:11:26

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Kay has Covid and Rob is sassy! But they both have Writer's Block, so the two of them sit down, as always to break down the phenomenon that is tHe bLoCk, as well as how to fight it while prioritizing your own mental health/general well-being. Our Weekly Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We've got an article from Variety, entitled, Script Secrets From Holl…

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Episode 26: Long Read: Episode 2 - The Bourne Identity: GP to CMO (Joe Bourne) 15:39

11M ago15:39

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New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa journalist Fiona Cassie talks to Joe Bourne, the first GP to hold the role of chief medical officer at the Ministry of Health

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How to Turn Your Screenplay into IP! 1:17:31

11M ago1:17:31

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This week Rob and Kay interview Mario O. Moreno, screenwriter, novelist, and tagger to discuss how to potentially adapt your screenplay into a novel (or why you should consider doing so). Our Weekly Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Mario’s book on Amazon to support a fellow writer. Notes From the Episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…