Best WGAW Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin 51:18

7h ago51:18

51:18

Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with screenwriter-director Joshua Margolin about his feature debut Thelma, how his grandmother’s own experience inspired the film, how his improv comedy background informs his creative process, and more.

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491: NAVIGATING HOLLYWOOD 2:36:26

4d ago2:36:26

2:36:26

Are you considering giving up on your Hollywood Dream? In this episode, we talk with TV Writer's Zimran Jacob and Naiem Bouier about their journeys to Hollywood and the crazy things that make a writer want to pack up and move back home or the things you've learned that make you realize how much more creative and affective you could be if you said "…

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Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2 37:08

2d ago37:08

37:08

As the Teamsters and Hollywood Basic crafts continue their negotiations with the studios, we’re coming to you with the second half of our two-part series on the issues they hope to address. This time, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson sits down with Teamsters local 399 members and Chef’s Assistants Carlos Gonzales and Ester Garcia.…

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490: MORE WRITERS ON THE VERGE 1:30:53

5d ago1:30:53

1:30:53

In this episode, Hilliard does a super fun, high energy podcast with Writer’s on the Verge - DIJORN & TRINEA MOSS (Paramount Writers Mentoring Program) and MYLES WARDEN (Act Your Age) that we just know all of your writers will enjoy. If you have any burning questions about how to break into TV, how to fill out your application for writing programs,…

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489: SCREENWRITERS' BURNING QUESTIONS 2:16:55

12d ago2:16:55

2:16:55

In this episode, Hilliard and TV Writer Saeed Crumpler spend over 2 solid hours answering Emerging Screenwriter Questions that came in from Twitter and Social Media! These two drop nothing but industry game, giving clear examples from their own personal experiences whether writing, developing or producing TV or Film. Do not miss this episode y'all!…

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488: "DIARRA FROM DETROIT" – DIARRA KILPATRICK & MILES ORION FELDSOTT 1:31:31

19d ago1:31:31

1:31:31

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/casting dir Scotty Mullen sat down for a super fun interview with 'lil sis, creator/executive producer Diarra Kilpatrick & executive producer Miles Orion Feldsott of the new BET+ hit series "DIARRA FROM DETROIT!" This is one of those don't-miss episodes y'all. We get real crafty in this one and lea…

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Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker 32:53

23d ago32:53

32:53

WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.…

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NEW SEASON ROLL OUT - PROMO 0:54

26d ago0:54

0:54

In this promo clip, Hilliard gets us ready for the new season as we celebrate “10 YEARS OF GAME", what’s coming up on the podcast and some of the new, fun and exciting things we can look forward to! Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hilliard Guess on X and all social media: @HilliardGuess⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom WE ARE…

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Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni 45:47

1M ago45:47

45:47

On this episode, Ahsoka creator and Mandalorian writer Dave Filoni talks about expanding the Stars Wars universe, his new role as Lucasfilm’s Chief Content Officer, and more.

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Union Town - Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 1 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

In a special full-episode of Union Town, WGAW member/captain Jonterri Gadson talks with Teamsters Local 399 members Doug Weaver and Alison Taylor about the work they do and the importance of this negotiation. This is part one of a two-part series on the issues Hollywood Teamsters hope to address in their current negotiations with the studios.…

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Ep. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Host Andra Whipple talks with Hacks creators & showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky about returning for Season 3 of their Max comedy series, reflections on last year’s WGA strike, and why writing is essential at every stage of the process.

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Ep. 372 - Lulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First Contract 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

Timed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo speaks with Expats creator-showrunner & filmmaker Lulu Wang about her Amazon series, authentic representation, transitioning to television, and more. (1:00) Next up, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Ridiculousness wr…

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Ep. 371 - Jen D'Angelo | Chris Keyser & David A. Goodman's Morgan Cox Acceptance Speeches 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

In this episode WGAW member Susie Singer Carter talks with 2024 Writers Guild Award-winning writer Jen D’Angelo (01:10) about crafting films such as Quiz Lady and Totally Killer, how her improv comedy experience informs her creative process, and more. For the Union Town segment (31:31), 2023 WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs and past WGAW Preside…

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END OF SEASON - UPDATE! 2:17

3M ago2:17

2:17

The Screenwriters Rant Room is taking a 6 week break while Hilliard is away working on a big TV project. Expect us back in mid-May or early June. If you NEED your Rant Room fix, check out the archives - there's almost 500 episodes to enjoy! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, PROMOTE! Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hilliard Guess on X and a…

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Ep. 370 - Brit Marling | AFM Local 47 President Stephanie O’Keefe 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this episode’s Union Town segment (01:03), WGAW member “Jazz” Peck talks with American Federation of Musicians Local 47 President Stephanie O’Keefe about representing musicians in the industry, the power of solidarity, and the magic that both musicians and writers create with their work. Then, WGAW member Aaron Fullerton talks with A Murder at t…

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487: SCOTTY MULLEN - ASSIGNMENT WRITER 1:56:10

3M ago1:56:10

1:56:10

In this episode, Hilliard and Tristan J. Shuler from Road Map Writers sat down in a hilarious and engaging episode that is packed full of game. Our guest this week is little bro, Scotty Mullen, an award-winning writer known for his work with Syfy, Lionsgate, Lifetime, and Tubi. He is also an accomplished casting director and writing mentor. After g…

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486: "ZADOC ANGELL - ECHO LAKE ENTERTAINMENT" 1:20:16

4M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

In this episode, Hilliard and Rene Rodriguez-Lopez (Development Exec at BET+), sat down for a fun, inspiring conversation with Literary Manager ZADOC ANGELL who began his career as a TV Literary Agent at Paradigm, where he worked for seven years. Transitioning to Literary Management 2010, Zadoc joined forces with manager Dave Brown and grew a team …

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Ep. 369 - Francesca Sloane | Many Crafts, One Fight Recap 42:10

4M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode’s Union Town segment (1:00), Writers Guild members turn out in force to show solidarity at the recent Many Crafts, One Fight rally to kick off crew unions IATSE, Teamsters, and Hollywood Basic Crafts’ negotiations with the AMPTP. Then, host Josephine Green Zhang talks with Mr. and Mrs. Smith co-creator and showrunner Francesca Sloan…

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485: ROSALIND Y JACKSON - EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT 1:35:19

4M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

In this episode, Hilliard and actor/filmmaker Dalila Ali Rajah sit down and have an amazing conversation with ROSALIND Y. JACKSON - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCER EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT". We talk about her journey into Hollywood, working her way up through film school, becoming an assistant at Edmonds Ent and working her way up to DOD/Producer, be…

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Ep. 368 - Albert Kim | Matt Pearce on Organizing in the Newsroom 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

This year has seen multiple newsroom strikes, massive lay-offs, and sudden closures. In this episode’s Union Town segment (1:01), WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo talks with Media Guild West President and former Los Angeles Times writer Matt Pearce about how reporters are organizing the newsroom to push back against corporat…

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484: VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN 1:56:41

4M ago1:56:41

1:56:41

In this episode, Hilliard & lil bro actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (BlackPanther, The Great Debaters), sit down for a fun interview with VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN. We talk about her amazing journey growing up in the East Coast, writing and filmmaking in college, making her way up on the desk at the Gersh Agency, the love of your first …

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483: THE STAND-UP CYPHER 1:55:27

5M ago1:55:27

1:55:27

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast talking with a group of friends who are standup comics: DONALD LACY JR (writer, director, actor, comedian, radio talk show host and activist), JOEL BOYD (Just for Laughs New Faces of Comedy 2018, Drop the Mic, History of Swear Words - writer, actor, producer & director) and KIMBERLY ALLEN (writer on S1 & 2 of K…

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Ep. 367 - Gina Yashere | Second City Educators Discuss Tentative Deal 50:37

5M ago50:37

50:37

In this episode’s “Union Town” segment (1:05), host Andra Whipple speaks with Rebekah Walendzak Slepski & Bina Martin about how educators at the Second City Training Center in Chicago, members of the Association of International Comedy Educators, reached a tentative deal with the iconic comedy company after a marathon, 11-hour bargaining session, t…

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482: "THE COMEDIAN & THE PRODUCER" 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

In this episode, Hilliard was joined by comedian/filmmaker NILES ABSTON and producer/literary manager KALA GUESS... ...we talk about their journeys to Hollywood, the ups-and-downs of struggling in Hollywood and pivoting careers to find your destiny! Niles talks about how he got staffed on the last season of Dave and Kala looks back on how she combi…

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481: KRISTINA THOMAS - WRITER/FILMMAKER 1:33:01

5M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, emerging filmmaker Jade Hunter Alexandriia, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/filmmaker KRISTINA THOMAS -- a rising talent in the documentary world, made her mark by winning a contest for $50,000 to direct a compelling TV pilot in New Orleans for MTV/Endemol. Transitioning through roles l…

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Ep. 366 - Cord Jefferson, and USC Adjunct Professors Fight for Unionization 57:46

5M ago57:46

57:46

In this episode’s new “Union Town” segment (1:18), WGAW member Jasmyne Peck speaks with educators Peter Gamble and Dara Resnik about how USC’s Adjunct Faculty Alliance is organizing with UAW (United Auto Workers) to improve their pay and working conditions. Next up, to coincide with Black History Month, Committee of Black Writers Co-Chair Hilliard …

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480: PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ - EPISODIC DIR 1:55:40

5M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

In this episode, Hilliard sat down with busy comedy/drama episodic director PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ (Grand Crew, The Godldbergs, Our Kind of People, Black-ish) and so many more. This amazing writer/author and co-chair of the DGA's African American Steering Committee, went through her amazing career and critical self discoveries like: moving to LA, w…

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479: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 2 1:28:16

6M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast of conversation with actor/hyphenates KAREEM GRIMES (All American, S.W.A.T.), SHAWN CARTER PETERSON (Pitch Perfect 2, Pretty Freaking Scary), HANSFORD PRINCE (Babylon, Grey's Anatomy) and KIRK BOVILL (Vice, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty)! We have an amazing cypher, covering these artists journeys…

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478: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 1 1:15:35

6M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

In this episode, Hilliard sat chopped it up with three amazing black female actor hyphenates: Lanett Tachel (Angie's Cure, Pump), Joni Bovill (Bosch, Better Call Saul) & Aasha Davis (Friday Night Lights, South of Nowhere) -- in a hilarious discussion about their big breaks and what it's like to work in the industry with more than one title under yo…

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477: JEFF BYRD - EXEC PRODUCER - YELLOW JACKETS 1:47:38

6M ago1:47:38

1:47:38

In this episode, Hilliard & Exec Producer Tracy Grant sat down with the big homie - JEFF BYRD - who's currently Directing EP on Showtime's Emmy Nominated series YELLOWJACKETS! Jeff tells us his amazing journey starting back in Brooklyn NY, coming up under the Spike Lee camp and lessons learned from back then that he still utilizes on the set today.…

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476: PLANS VS GOALS - 2024 1:42:21

7M ago1:42:21

1:42:21

Support the show for $1/month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE⁠⁠ In this episode, Hilliard sat down in a fun writers' cypher with Amadou Diallo (Billions), Rah Johnson ((Staff Writer), and Rene Rodriquez-Lopez (Manager of Content BET+). They talk about the differences writers should think about when setting their Plans and Goa…

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475: BLACK QUEER WRITERS 1:38:30

7M ago1:38:30

1:38:30

Support the show for $1/month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE⁠ In this episode, Hilliard sits down with super talented writers/actors Dalila Ali Rajah and Tristan J. Shuler for a fun, laugh out loud discussion about being Black and Queer in the industry as well as some of the trials and tribulations black creatives face in Holl…

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474: 2 Writers Talkin Shit - Saeed Crumpler & Melanie Maras 2:10:35

7M ago2:10:35

2:10:35

Support the show for $1/month⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE⁠ In the episode, Hilliard & Chris sat down with the team behind the popular '2 Writers Talkin Shit' podcast. I'm talking about Writer/Producer Saeed Crumpler and Writer/Comedian Melanie "Mel" Maras. These two drop a ton of industry game y'all - from Mel's journey in th…

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473: ECHOBEND PICTURES - ZUBIN ANKLESARIA & RYAN TURNER 1:56:32

8M ago1:56:32

1:56:32

Support the show for $1/month⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE⁠ In this ep, Hilliard chopped it up with two of the smartest, most talented young filmmakers currently out here doing BIG THANGS y'all! I'm talking about Zubin Anklesaria Head of Productions & Ryan Turner Head of Post Production at the amazing, award-winning ECHOBEND Pic…

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472: CAROLE KIRSHNER - HOLLYWOOD GAME PLAN 1:30:37

8M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

Support the show for $5/month⁠⁠ In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sat down with big sis, Carole Kirshner - author, former executive, director of the WGAW Showrunner's Training Program, CBS Mentorship Program and all around Career Consultant! This is another don't miss episode for all of you aspiring and working writers out there. So much industry g…

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471: CO-EP Angela Harvey 1:33:47

8M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

Support the show for $1/month⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE Hilliard and Tristan J. Shuler (of Roadmap Writers) sat down for an awesome episode with CO-EP Anglea Harvey - writer | producer | director | activist - who launched her entertainment writing career with a trans media experience for the pop culture smash Teen Wolf. That earn…

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Rant Room Update 6:23

9M ago6:23

6:23

Hilliard announces a few things about the future of the podcast! Here goes a short list of dope industry podcast supported by the Rant Room: On The Page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-page/id262077408 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-page/id262077408 Hollywood Confessional: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood…

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