Best Andy Compton Podcasts (2024)

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Making a Big Spec Sale w/Jason Gruich (COP CAM) 1:28:32

11d ago1:28:32

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Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter, Jason Gruich! Jason is a current member and Captain of the Writers Guild of America, East. He has sold four original feature specs since 2017 to various production companies including a major spec sale to Warner Bros (New Line Cinema) with his first-person, crime-th…

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S03E16: How to Blend at Formula One 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Andy's getting ready for a big trip and Blaine wants to make sure he's prepared. Things we learn today: - How to pack for a 2 week trip to Europe - Appropriate gas station snacks - The correct Spaniard to root for - Fandom can be purchased - Don't talk to strange men on verandas - Andy doesn't like one Aussie in particular How DO you say ketchup in…

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Writing on a Fox Sitcom w/Allison Jackson (CALL ME KAT) 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter, Allison Jackson! Allison is a Los Angeles based screenwriter who writes funny shows about Black women in not-so-funny situations. Originally from a town of three thousand in Ohio, Jackson developed her love for screenwriting while working in China, and learned Manda…

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S03E15: #DoYouKnow Paul Compton 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Every Moto Morini eventually gets to know Paul Compton - his YouTube videos have kept many a 3 1/2 on the road, including mine. It took wrangling three time zones, but we got the chance to chat with Paul; mostly talked Morinis and making fun of the French. If he's not wrenching Italians, he's building Lotus EV's in his garage, nbd. Check out his ch…

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S03E14: Projects, Plans, Parents, Poetry 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

The BMW projects continue. To buy the parts lot or not buy the parts lot. We're committed to Mid-Ohio in July. Some multicultural insights. ...and Andy catches some expected Hell from Blaine. BMW R100/7 BMW R65 BMW HPN Rally bikes Also: A Jeep FC170 (Forward Control) in the desert?? Stay tuned. Follow along on Instagram @holeintheheadmoto or email …

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S03E13: Some Odes to BMW Airheads (Bonus Episode) 10:03

2M ago10:03

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We're taking a break for some editing, so this week you get a motorcycle ... poem? Yep. Known for their reliability and ease of maintenance, I've had a couple instances when an Airhead didn't disappoint. The most recent caused a bit of reflection. Don't worry, nothing too sappy. :) Hope you enjoy. Covering: BMW R75/5 BMW R100/7 The Hole in the Head…

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S03E12: Boats, Beemers and Business 38:29

2M ago38:29

38:29

Blaine is sunburned and Andy is Beemer-rich - don't get cocky. Covering: Albin 25 (Boat!) BMW R65 BMW R100/7 Benelli 350 Wards-Riverside The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of al…

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Producing a Netflix Top 4 Indie Film w/Luke Barnett (YOUR LUCKY DAY) 1:15:58

2M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--actor, producer, screenwriter, and director, Luke Barnett! Luke is a jack of all trades and most recently, it was his producing work that helped bring success to the feature film, YOUR LUCKY DAY, written and directed by Dan Brown, and starring the late Angus Cloud and Jessica Gar…

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S03E11: The Squariels Have Landed. 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Road trips and British projects abound this week - we are officially Ariel Square Four owners! Though one bike is considerably further along than the other. -and- Land Rover? I hardly knew 'er. Covering: Ariel Square Four Land Rover Range Rover Formula One The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehml…

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S03E10: Inconsolable 52:18

3M ago52:18

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It's a pretty great day when your biggest problem is a fussy Italian motorcycle, but being stumped on a project can be pretty frustrating. Sometimes all you can do is pause and have a cup of tea. Covering: Moto Morini 350 Ducati 350 Scrambler Fiat 128 Couple GMC G1000 Handi-Van (Chevy G10) BMW R75 The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving convers…

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S03E09: #DoYouKnowJason Wallace 47:20

3M ago47:20

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This week my friend Jason Wallace joins Blaine and I to talk rider personalities, European motorcycles, Land Speed records and more. This is our first release of an interview episode. Let us know what you think! Covering: Vintage Motorcycles Ducati Nimbus Douglas BMW Airhead Moto Morini Yamaha YDS Moto Guzzi Ambassador MV Agusta Kawasaki Laverda 75…

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S03E08: Gratitude and a British plot Twist! 27:14

3M ago27:14

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In this episode, we acknowledge a special listener and have a HUGE 1-2 update: the Universe has done it again, in big way. Covering: Ariel Square Four(s)! The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechani…

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Script Clearances and What Writers Need to Know w/Carley Aggromito (ABIGAIL FRANKLIN'S IMPROBABILITY OF STARDOM) 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter and script clearance professional, Carley Aggromito! Carley is an Australia and Vancouver-based writer writing features while working in script clearances by day. In this episode, we discuss her writing, contest success, and the world of script clearances. I hope you…

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S03E07: The Ariel and the Ossa 42:20

4M ago42:20

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Blaine broadens his IRA to include a British legend and Andy fusses over an Ossa Enduro. Covering: Ariel Square 4 Ossa 250 Enduro The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds…

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S03E06: Riding / Shotguns (The Benelli Episode) 40:54

4M ago40:54

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Pondering the sale of a department store motorcycle this week and we get a little deep-divey into the history of Benelli. Hear Andy's book report on the brand's origins and eventual pivot to shotguns. *New email* We've gotten some (very polite) notes, so if we get something wrong, email us: actually@holeintheheadpod.com Covering: Wards-Riverside Be…

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S03E05: That's Amore 46:30

4M ago46:30

46:30

This week brought some Ducati luck for Andy's project and Blaine has an update on the Volvo project. Also, while we're cheeky with some of the vintage community, the Observed Trials scene hasn't lost its charm. Also Also, we learn more about our love languages. Covering: Ducati 350 Scrambler Volvo P1800 Montesa Cota Ossa Mar Moto Beta The Hole in t…

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S03E04: Widecase Woes 42:20

4M ago42:20

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In this episode, Andy is on the hunt for a 350 Widecase barrel, but finds the real struggle in getting a straight answer from an online community. Covering: Ducati Scrambler Triumph Trophy Pierce Arrow The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars…

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Writing in TV Rooms at Netflix & Amazon w/Shruti Saran (SLIP on Roku) 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter and filmmaker, Shruti Saran! Shruti has written in writer's rooms at Netflix and Amazon, and is currently ESE on Season 2 of SLIP on Roku! In this episode, she shares her personal experience with moving from Texas to LA to join her first writer's room and all the les…

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S03E03: Moving on, looking back. 31:49

5M ago31:49

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What did I buy again? New parts, new perspectives. Covering: MV Agusta RS 150 Volvo P1800 Vespa VBA The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas ofte…

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S03E02: Is that Boomer? 37:57

5M ago37:57

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Nesting, Market Values, Cheating. Covering: Ducati Paso Cagiva Elefant Land Rover Ducati Monza, Singles The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycles, but also building and mechanical projects of all kinds. Some of our worst ideas …

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A Cinematographer's Approach to Story w/Brett Pawlak (SHORT TERM 12, JUST MERCY) 1:31:37

5M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Hey there, everybody! Today's guest is cinematographer, Brett Pawlak! Brett was the DP of one of my all-time favorite films, SHORT TERM 12, in addition to a bunch of other incredible television and film credits. In the episode, we talk about how he got started with cameras, meeting frequent collaborator, writer/director, Destin Daniel Cretton, winn…

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S03E01: Where've YOU been? 19:44

5M ago19:44

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An unexpected honeyhole, a new heart for an old Volvo, and an italian point of contention. Covering: MV Agusta 150 RS Volvo P1800 Garelli Mosquito Parilla Olimpia Ducati Falcone Capriolo The Hole in the Head Podcast is an evolving conversation between Andy Taylor and Blaine Dehmlow. We’re regular guys who love all things vintage cars and motorcycle…

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Screenwriting From Outside Hollywood with Andy Compton (Special Guest Host - Gabe Braxton) 1:59:26

6M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

Hey there, everybody! Doing something a little different on this episode--the screenwriter in the hot seat will be ME! With my good pal, Gabe Braxton, guest hosting. We talk about how I got into screenwriting, contest success, starting a screenwriting career from outside Hollywood, and more! Also, you can watch the full video podcast of this episod…

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Writing a Feature Film in the Festival Circuit with Leah Simmons (VALENTINE CRUSH) 1:08:40

7M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Leah Simmons, or as you may know her on Twitter, Leah From South Dakota! Leah is a screenwriter based in, you guessed it, South Dakota. She writes genre features and pilots and in this episode we discuss her feature film credit, VALENTINE CRUSH, her writing process, film festival…

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Writing a Movie for Lifetime with Brandi Sperry (TAKEN IN MONTANA) 1:30:30

9M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Brandi Sperry! Brandi is the screenwriter of the TV movie, TAKEN IN MONTANA, which premiered on Lifetime in September 2023. She a multi-genre writer who writes in both the TV and film formats. In the episode, she talks about her projects, her writing process, and a disdain for pr…

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Landing a Manager From a Contest with Sam Watson (MAGICAL NEGRO - 1-hour pilot) 1:47:31

10M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Sam Watson! Based in, and proudly repping, Philadelphia, Sam is a Black, biracial, Ukrainian-American television writer. His work recently landed him a manager, which we get into more in the episode! Give it a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagr…

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Screenwriting From a Lived Experience with Andrea Berting (BREAST IN SHOW, ISA Fast Track Fellow 2023) 1:05:22

12M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Andrea Berting! Hailing from Chicago, Andrea works in the world of wardrobe for live theater along with hustling her screenplays. In the last year, she landed a manager from Tobias Management, and it seems her career is on the up and up! We get into all that and more! Give this e…

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Producing Emmy-nominated Television with Nicholas Weinstock (SEVERANCE/ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA) 1:17:34

1y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Emmy-nominated Producer and President of Invention Studios, Nicholas Weinstock! Nicky has worked on a bunch of amazing projects from Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek, to Bridesmaids and the Emmy-nominated hit SEVERANCE. In addition to that, he's started his own FREE mentorshi…

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Getting 1.4 Million Views on a Short Film with Avishai Weinberger (THIRD DATE, PRECIPICE) 1:49:02

1y ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Avishai Weinberger! His short film, THIRD DATE, currently has more than 1.4 million views on the popular YouTube Horror channel, Alter. In addition, his feature script, PRECIPICE, reached the Top 50 in the Nicholl and is currently in development. We get into all that…

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From Black List Recommended to a Signed Shopping Agreement with Joe Favalaro - Screenwriter (THE BLACK DOG) 1:08:16

1y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Joe Favalaro! He's a Black List recommended screenwriter who recently signed his first shopping agreement. We get into all that and more! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'…

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Landing Your First Manager with Suzanne Griffin - Screenwriter 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Suzanne Griffin! This episode comes just a short time after Suzanne landed her first manager, so we dive into all the good feelings that come along with reaching such a milestone. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and rem…

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Understanding the Screenwriting Market with Zack Zucker - Literary Manager (Bellevue) 1:20:20

1+ y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Zack Zucker, a literary manager at Bellevue. In this chat, we discuss understanding the market vs chasing the market, a topic hotly discussed on Twitter not long ago. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWri…

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Writing for ABBOT ELEMENTARY with Joya McCrory - Screenwriter (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Story Editor) 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

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Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to ABBOTT ELEMENTARY's Story Editor, Joya McCrory! Truly a pleasure to have her on the show as Abbott is one of my favorite shows on television right now. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'…

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A Wild Screenwriting Origin Story with Gina & Lisa Gomez - Twin Screenwriting Duo (Nicholl Top 50, Big Break Top 5 Finalists) 1:41:43

1+ y ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to twin screenwriting duo, Gina and Lisa Gomez! With one of the craziest screenwriting origin stories I've ever heard, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! …

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Selling an Action Thriller Feature with Nathan Graham Davis - Screenwriter (AFTERMATH starring Dylan Sprouse, Mason Gooding) 1:12:57

1+ y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Nathan Graham Davis, the screenwriter behind the action thriller film, AFTERMATH, starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding, coming soon from Voltage Pictures. In the episode, we get into AFTERMATH, appearing in Deadline, the long, winding road that was Nathan's journey into the business, and m…

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Making an Indie Crime Thriller with Josh Guffey - Screenwriter/Director (ALL GONE WRONG starring Jake Kaufman, Tony Todd) 1:42:39

1+ y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Josh Guffey, screenwriter and director behind the new crime thriller, ALL GONE WRONG, starring Jake Kaufman and Tony Todd, who you might know from MF'in CANDYMAN (1992). It's an indie feature shot here in my home city of St. Louis on some Sony DSLRs and they stretched every dollar of modest bu…

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Screenwriting for Animation with Aiko Hilkinger - Screenwriter (2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest Winner) 1:36:00

1+ y ago1:36:00

1:36:00

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Aiko Hilkinger. Winner of the 2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest and 2020 Fast Track Fellowship in the Holiday and Animation category, Aiko has been making waves in the TV animation space. Not to mention, she was named one of Network ISA's Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2021. We talk…

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Screenwriting with a Historical Twist with Gina DeAngelis - Screenwriter/Director (Silver Prize winner in PAGE Awards) 1:38:23

1+ y ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Gina DeAngelis. A Silver Prize winner in the PAGE Awards Competition, Gina has placed consistently across many of the top screenwriting competitions, including both Austin Film Festival and the Nicholl Fellowship. We talk about those accolades, in addition to some of…

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Winning at Austin Film Festival with Nick Gambino - Screenwriter (Best Drama Feature Screenplay at 2022 Austin Film Festival) 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Nick Gambino. His feature screenplay, The Fuck-It List, just won Best Drama Feature at Austin Film Festival which as many of us know is a HUGE deal. A freelance writer by trade, Nick's been in the professional writing game for a few years now, but with this recent momentum, he's …

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Gabe Braxton RETURNS - A Gettysburg Haunting Crowdfunding Special 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Hey there, everybody! Today we have a very special, quick hit edition of the pod. I'm bringing back my first guest ever, writer/director Gabe Braxton, to share details of his crowdfunding campaign for his first indie horror feature, A Gettysburg Haunting! In it, we talk about the story, his cast and crew, and details on how you can help him get thi…

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Writing for a Network Procedural with Katie White - Screenwriter/Director (NCIS) 1:46:14

1+ y ago1:46:14

1:46:14

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Katie White. After paying her dues as an assistant, Katie had the opportunity to write a couple episodes of NCIS. Upon completion, rather than staying on the network procedural, Katie gambled on herself and left the show to carve her own path in the industry. In this…

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Signing an Overall Deal at Sony Pictures Television with Saeed Crumpler - Screenwriter (FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS, BLINDSPOTTING, HIP HOP FAMILY CHRISTMAS) 1:16:43

2y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Saeed Crumpler. A former Nickelodeon Fellow, some of his credits include Showtime's Flatbush Misdemeanors, Starz series Blindspotting, and the film Hip Hop Family Christmas. Most recently, Saeed inked a multi-year, overall deal with Sony Pictures Television! He's a very cool, hum…

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From College Football to Screenwriting at Disney+ with Jake Lawler - Screenwriter (Staff Writer at Disney+) 1:50:06

2y ago1:50:06

1:50:06

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Jake Lawler. Jake is a 6'4", 245 lb. former linebacker from University of North Carolina who transitioned from football into screenwriting. His quick ascension landed him a rep at Industry Entertainment, and nine months later, his first staff writing gig on a show at Disney+. Jak…

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Going Deep in the Nicholl with Wilandrea Blair - Screenwriter (2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist, AFI Conservatory Graduate) 1:25:03

2y ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Wilandrea Blair. Wilandrea is a 2020 AFI Conservatory graduate and 2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist. She's repped at Romark Entertainment and has a bunch of exciting things happening right now in her career that she tells me about in the episode. She is a very cool and very smart…

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From Twitter DMs to a Shared Shopping Agreement with Dan Healey & Todd Foley - Screenwriting Duo 2:02:37

2y ago2:02:37

2:02:37

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to a screenwriting partnership that began on Twitter of all places. It's Dan Healey and Todd Foley! Dan is based in Denver and Todd in Vancouver Island but through the power of the internet, these two came together, wrote a script together, and it's now had a shopping agreement attached to it! Ve…

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Writing, Directing, & Producing a Feature Film with Maria Mealla - Screenwriter/Director (BRING ME AN AVOCADO on Amazon Prime, LA MACANA) 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Bolivian screenwriter and filmmaker, Maria Mealla. Maria is a writer, director, and producer of the feature film Bring Me An Avocado on Amazon Prime. She also just premiered her short film, La Macana at the Chinese Theater in LA. In addition to her great work, Maria is a very cool, very humble…

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Raising $40K on Kickstarter to Make a Feature with Levi Buchanan - Screenwriter/Director (SITRA ACHRA) 1:52:44

2y ago1:52:44

1:52:44

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Portland-based screenwriter and filmmaker, Levi Buchanan. Levi is the filmmaker behind the new video game-inspired horror film, SITRA ACHRA. His impressive Kickstarter campaign for the film raised more than $40K! Levi is the real deal and went out and just made his movie happen. Very inspiring…

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Writing AND Acting with Rebecca Louise Miller - Screenwriter, Actress (ONE DAY HOME/Winner at 2021 Austin Film Festival) 1:25:53

2y ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Brooklyn-based screenwriter and actress, Rebecca Louise Miller. A former playwright, Rebecca made the transition to writing for the screen and has since wrote and starred in the short film, ONE DAY HOME, published on the popular YouTube channel, Omeleto, in addition to winning the Rooster Teet…

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Winning a Screenwriting Competition with Minh Anh Vo Dinh - Screenwriter (Winner of 2021 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition) 1:31:43

2y ago1:31:43

1:31:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Toronto-based horror screenwriter, Minh Anh Vo Dinh. Minh was the winner of the WeScreenplay "Diverse Voices" Competition in 2021 with his script, THE OTHERED, among a plethora of other high placements in prominent competitions. We've been friends on Twitter for awhile and I was thrilled to si…

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What Managers Look For in New Writers with Jarrod Murray - Literary Manager/Producer (1BR, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH) 1:35:19

2y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to literary manager and producer, Jarrod Murray (@theofficialword). Jarrod is actually my manager at Epicenter! He was kind enough to come on the show and give us a manager's perspective on common questions screenwriters might have, especially those seeking representation. Give this episode a lis…

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