A pop culture conversation between writers Brandon Thomas (Excellence, Horizon, Noble, Miranda Mercury) and Brandon Easton (Transformers: War For Cybertron, Star Trek: Year Five, Vampire Hunter D: The Series)
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Daily insights from an elementary school principal. Cover art photo provided by Jakob Owens on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jakobowens1
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This is the Official Site for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writ ...
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Bassmaster Radio is a weekly radio show broadcast on the SB Nation Radio Network about all things B.A.S.S.
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Science fiction podcast. Featuring the best new writers in the science, speculative, horror, and fantasy fiction.
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Dedicated to the economic growth and development of Warren, Ohio. Negativity not allowed. PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) all day. We will also be capturing stories of those who have lived and do live in Warren.
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Episode 397 - Neil Paul, Jake Whitaker and Matt Arey
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Neil Paul, Jake Whitaker and Matt Arey join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Episode 396 - Dylan Akins, Will Davis Jr. and Randy Howell
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Dylan Akins, Will Davis Jr. and Randy Howell join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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501: Award-winning Writer/Director TINA MABRY
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In the final episode of the season, Hilliard and guest co-host, veteran actor/writer TONY WINTERS sat down for a 2 hour conversation with award-winning writer/director of the new hit film - Searchlight Pictures THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT - TINA MABRY (also Mississippi Damned, “Queen of the South”, “Pose”, "Queen Sugar", "Women of the Mo…
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Episode 395 - Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Trey McKinney
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Hank Weldon, Chris Johnston and Trey McKinney join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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500 - EMMY-WINNING WRITER/PRODUCER/PERFORMER- LENA WAITHE
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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (actor/writer) DALILA ALI RAJAH were joined by lil sis, Emmy-winning writer, producer, performer LENA WAITHE! Lena created the hit series THE CHI which set a new record with Season 6 as the most-streamed season the series has ever seen! Lena Waithe, and led by CEO, Rishi Rajani. Since its inception, Hillma…
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Episode 394 - Glenn Cale, Cody Stahl and Hunter Shryock
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Glenn Cale, Cody Stahl and Hunter Shryock join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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499: WRITER/PRODUCER NIKHIL JAYARAM
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In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Zimran Jacob sit down to chop it up with writer/producer NIKHIL S. JAYARAM in a two hour, nothing-but-game episode for all of you writers dying to get staffed on a TV series! We talk about Nikhil's new book THE TV WRITERS HIDDEN PATH: TVWRITERSHIDDENPATH.COM Nikhil is a screenwriter for television and film.…
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Episode 393 - Eric Lopez, Kyle Welcher and Brandon Lester
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Eric Lopez, Kyle Welcher and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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498 - ACTOR/WRITER/COMEDIAN - WILLIE MACC
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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer & teamster) Ric Davis sat down in a laugh-out-loud episode with actor/writer/comedian WILLIE MACC! Willie Macc has over 100 million views of his standup and comedy videos across all social media platforms. He is one of the stars from the hit BET show College Hill: Virgin Island. Willie Macc is sold…
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Mark Zona and John Crews join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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497: BELLEVUE LITERARY MANAGER - ZACK ZUCKER
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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts Dijorn & Trinea Moss sit down for a super entertaining conversation with. Literary Manager Zack Zucker from Bellevue Productions. It is a kickass, two hour podcast where we peppered Zack with writer/filmmaker questions and he dropped nothing but industry game! About Zack: Prior to joining Bellevue, Zack …
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Episode 391 - Wes Logan, Easton Fothergill, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton
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Wes Logan, Easton Fothergill, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton join host Thom Abraham join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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496: PRODUCER, WRITER, ACTOR - MARCUS FOLMAR"
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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host actor, writer producer (Angie's Cure) sit down for a hilarious conversation about being a multihypenate filmmaker in today's climate in Hollywood. Since 1999, Marcus has appeared in over 90 TV shows, films and commercials including notable roles on Frasier, The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Blac…
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Episode 390 - Cory Johnston, Chris Johnston and Trey McKinney
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Cory Johnston, Chris Johnston and Trey McKinney join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Episode 389 - Ronnie Moore, Ed Loughran and Garrett Rocamora
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Ronnie Moore, Ed Loughran and Garrett Rocamora join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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495: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - AIYANA WHITE
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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer on Amazon’s upcoming CROSS) MEAGAN DAINE sit down with Executive Producer AIYANA WHITE (CROSS, THE GREATEST, LUCIFER, LA BREA, TINY PRETTY THINGS to list a few) for a super fun, educational episode that drops nothing but GAME! We talk about Aiyana’s amazing journey from staff writer to EP, selling …
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Episode 388 - Bryan Brasher, Mark Burgess, Rex Reagan and Max Moody
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Bryan Brasher, Mark Burgess, Rex Reagan and Max Moody join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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494: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - TAWNYA BENAVIDES BHATTACHARYA
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In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host, dramedy writer Rich Redlo sat down with Executive Producer TAWNYA BENAVIDES BHATTACHARYA (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, GINNY & GEORGIA, BEL AIR, MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS AND FOUNDER SCRIPT ANATOMY. This is another super fun episode with tons of great behind-the-curtain information and lessons for emerging …
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Episode 387 - Justin Atkins, Dakota Ebare and Ronnie Moore
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Justin Atkins, Dakota Ebare and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer/professor) MICHELLE AMOR sit down with super talented writer/filmmaker PERES OWINO, Nominated this year for a Creative Arts Emmy, she co-wrote Netflix’s “African Queens – Njinga,” which was nominated for more Daytime/Creative Arts Emmys than any other program. It was also nominated for a Buzzie Awa…
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Episode 386 - Chris Zaldain, Tucker Smith and Joey Cifuentes
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Chris Zaldain, Tucker Smith and Joey Cifuentes join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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492: HEAD WRITERS' BEAU DEMAYO AND BRANDON EASTON
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Have you ever thought about Animation and how it works for screenwriters? In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with Head Writer’s BEAU DEMAYO (MARVEL’S X-MEN 97) and BRANDON EASTON (TRANSFORMERS: WFC-SIEGE), going in deep about working in Animation, the ups-and-downs, staffing a writers’ rooms, writing for historic comic book characters, working…
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Episode 385 - Kyle Jessie, Bob Downey and Jay Przekurat
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Kyle Jessie, Bob Downey and Jay Przekurat join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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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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Episode 384 - Chris Johnston, Trey McKinney and Matt Jensen
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Chris Johnston, Trey McKinney and Matt Jensen join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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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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Episode 383 - James Hall, Taku Ito and Robert Gee
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James Hall, Taku Ito and Robert Gee join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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489: SCREENWRITERS' BURNING QUESTIONS
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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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Episode 382 - Neil Paul, Easton Fothergill and Jordan Lee
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Neil Paul, Easton Fothergill and Jordan Lee join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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488: "DIARRA FROM DETROIT" – DIARRA KILPATRICK & MILES ORION FELDSOTT
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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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Episode 381 - Jeff Altman, Cliff Prince and Ray Hanselman
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Jeff Altman, Cliff Prince and Ray Hanselman join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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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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Episode 380 - Gene Gilliland, Evan Kung and Branden Burrell
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Gene Gilliland, Evan Kung and Branden Burrell join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Episode 379 - Sam George, Brandon Palaniuk and Matt Johnson
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Sam George, Brandon Palaniuk and Matt Johnson join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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Episode 378 - Eric Siddiqi, Cody Huff and Brandon Lester
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Eric Siddiqi, Cody Huff and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.
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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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487: SCOTTY MULLEN - ASSIGNMENT WRITER
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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"
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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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485: ROSALIND Y JACKSON - EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT
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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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484: VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN
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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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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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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
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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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480: PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ - EPISODIC DIR
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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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