Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

We talk to the extraordinary Michael Starrbury.
He tells us about his treasured film script that he just can't get made, his decision to not move to Los Angeles and his determination to run his career…

We speak to the fascinating James Roland.
He talks about working long hours on terrible film sets, his journey into directing and rates his abilities as a showrunner.
We talk diversity, the importance …

We talk to showrunner Beth Schwartz.
She talks about her painfully long journey from assistant, how she now treats those in that position and what she learned along the way.
She happily shares her tale…

We talk to the amazing Tze Chun.
He talks us through his mathematical approach to creativity and goal-setting - a short every six months, 100 episodes of television! - his transitions from film to tv …

We talk to the incredible Jan Nash. She tells us about her long and storied career in Hollywood, the importance of compassionate leadership and her time as a studio executive.
She tells us what she le…

We talk to the extraordinary writer, showrunner and producer Liz Hannah.
She talks about working with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in her breakout script, getting tattoos after project successes and not…

In an episode with two British voices, it was a pleasure to have writer and director Nida Manzoor join us on the podcast.
She tells us about the excitement and nerves of directing for British institut…

We talk to NCIS legend Christopher Silber.
He talks about his first time working on the franchise, the difficult work environment at the time and getting fired.
But then also his return to the franchis…

Studio president Beatrice Springborn joins the podcast to give the view from 'upstairs'.
She talks about her journey through journalism, start-ups and Pixar with some Film School thrown in.
We discuss …

We talk to director Tessa Blake about her rise through the world of episodic TV.
She talks about the balance between craft and leadership skills, what she learned as a cocktail waitress and the import…

We talk to TV writer, WGA Board Member and co-founder of Pay Up Hollywood Liz Alper. 
We chat with Liz about the challenges she’s faced this year looking for work as well as what the industry is facin…

We talk to comedian, writer and showrunner Mike Royce.
He talks us through his life as a comedian, compares bombing on stage to bad pitching in a room and the joy of regular Emmy nominations.
And then …

We talk to Shudder General Manager Craig Engler.
The writer-turned-exec tells us what he’s learned about rejection as a writer and how he  now behaves as an exec.
Craig talks about the emotional heartb…

We talk to showrunner Vaun Wilmott who tells stories of giving up acting, selling shampoo and breaking into the world of writing.
He tells us about his 'overnight success', taking more than ten years …

In one of our most in-depth and emotional interviews we talk to showrunner Patrick Macmanus.
He tells us his Hollywood journey - part-time bartending, failed at acting  and transition to writing.
Patri…

We talk to Simon Barry about his adventures in Hollywood and are joined by guest co-host and Maze Runner writer Grant Pierce Myers.
He talks about his first short film screening that no one turned up …

The podcast shifts from writer to director and we are delighted to be joined by Jen McGowan.
She tells us her journey into directing, how winning an award early in her career changed her view of Holly…

Fascinating interview with another successful Canadian - this time showrunner Brad Wright, co-creator of Stargate SG-1 and Netflix's Travelers.
He talks about how he managed to avoid moving to Hollywo…

We talk to the incredible Craig Thomas, co-creator and showrunner of How I Met Your Mother.
He explains how he nearly derailed himself after success came early, the importance of focus on successful p…

We start season 2 with veteran showrunner and novelist Rob Thomas.
We get straight into it with the crushing blow of losing an overall deal with a major studio, a hellish year of development and conce…