In The Cut Podcast
In the Cut Podcast dissects the best episodes of television with professional writers. Hosted by Rae Benjamin, TV Writer and Founder of In the Cut, a company that provides education and resources for Black writers and other people of color.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
"Carrie Was the Real VILLAIN of Sex and the City" TV Writers Break Down Her Most Selfish Episode
Is Carrie Bradshaw the true villain of Sex and the City? On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, host Rae Benjamin (The Witcher) sits down with showrunner, writer, and creator Ilana Peña (Diary of a F…
The Secret to Writing an Emmy-Nominated Show (The Diplomat)
On this episode of In The Cut Podcast, we break down The Diplomat's Emmy-nominated episode, "When a Stranger Calls," with co-executive producer of TRACKER (CBS) writer, actor, and director Steve Harp…
In the Cut Podcast - Season 2 Trailer
You asked for it, we're bringing it. In the Cut Podcast is coming back with all new episodes for Season 2. Join host Rae Benjamin as she invites a batch of all new guests to breakdown their favorite …
Atlanta’s Pilot Changed TV Forever—Here’s Why
When Atlanta premiered, it redefined what a TV show could be. The Emmy-winning series, created by Donald Glover, blends surrealism, comedy, and social commentary like nothing before it. But how did i…
Veep’s Pilot Is the Funniest Show About Politics—Period
What makes Veep one of the smartest and sharpest political comedies ever made? From its rapid-fire dialogue to its brutal satire of Washington politics, the Emmy-winning HBO series redefined what a c…
Diarra from Detroit Is a Genre-Bending Ride
What happens when you mix crime, comedy, and a missing person mystery—all set in Detroit? Diarra from Detroit does something we’ve never seen before, and we’re breaking down how it works. The show is…
Queen Sugar Pilot—A Lesson in Visual Storytelling & Subtext
In the Cut Podcast host Rae Benjamin is joined by TV writer Alesia Etinoff (The Game) to break down the Queen Sugar pilot. In this episode, we explore how Ava DuVernay crafted a deeply cinematic and …
Abbott Elementary Pilot Nails Character & Heart
In the Cut Podcast host Rae Benjamin is joined by TV writer Jonterri Gadson (Everybody Still Hates Chris, The Upshaws, A Black Lady Sketch Show) to break down the Abbott Elementary pilot. On this epi…
Breaking Bad’s Pilot is a Masterclass in TV Writing—Here’s Why
Memorable storytelling is built on conflict and change—and no one changed more than Walter White on the iconic AMC drama, Breaking Bad. From his initial introduction as a mild-mannered chemistry teac…