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On this week's episode, we have music manager Dave Rose (Lit, Marcy Playground, Stryper and many many more) and we discuss his journey starting out as a bassist and what it’s like managing today vs. the pre-digital age. Tune in for so much more. Show Notes Dave Rose Agency: https://www.deepsouthentertainment.com/ Dave Rose on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daverosedeepsouth Dave Rose on Insta...

On this week's episode, we have actor Cynthia Mann Jamin ( Friends, Ahh! Real Monsters, Angry Beavers  and many many more) and we discuss her journey as an actor and director. We also talk about how the two of us met as well as what it’s like working together. Tune in for so much more. Show Notes Cynthia Mann Jamin IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542699/ Cynthia Mann Jamin on Amazon : http...

On December 30th, I hosted a webinar called “How Professional Screenwriters Overcome Writer’s Block” and I talked about why story structure is so important in getting past this block. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots of great info here, make sure you watch. Show Notes A Paper Orchestra on Website : - https://...

On December 8th, I hosted a webinar called “What “Do Showrunners Look For In A Script,” where I talked about how to come up with interesting and unique characters, as well as how tapping into your everyday life interactions with people can help with this. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots of great info here, m...

On this week's episode, we have actor Jamie Kaler (My Boys, Tacoma FD, Robot Chicken and many many more) and we talk about his career path as well as his experiences doing stand-up. There's so much more so make sure you tune in. Show Notes Jamie KalerIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0435695/ Jamie Kaler on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Kaler Jamie Kaler on Instagram: http...

On November 18th, I hosted a webinar called "How Professional Screenwriters Create Great Characters", where I talked about how to come up with interesting and unique characters, as well as how tapping into your everyday life interactions with people can help with this. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots...

On this week's episode, I have Writer/Executive Producer, Jonathan Collier (Bones, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Monk, and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his career. We also talk about his side hustle and how that came about! Tune in as we have so much more. Show Notes Jonathan Collier on X: https://twitter.com/collierjonathan  Jonathan Collier IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/nam...

On this week's episode, I have actress Paula Marshall (Euphoria, Walker, Gary Unmarried, and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his career. We also talk about how she dealt with being a new mom and working on a sitcom at the same time. There is so much more so make sure you tune in. Show Notes Paula Marshall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepaulamarshall/?hl=en Paula Mar...

I’ve been a television writer for the past 27 years. While I’ve written on some amazing shows, the work that I’m most proud of is my new book, A Paper Orchestra. It’s the funniest, it’s the deepest, and it’s the one that will hit you hardest in the heart. These are the deeply personal, true stories of an awkward, sensitive man searching for the things that are most important: identity, love, forgi...

On October 28th, I hosted a webinar called "How To Write A Great Story," where I talked about how to come up with interesting and unique story ideas, as well as how tapping into your everyday life interactions with people can help with this. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots of great info here, make su...

On this week's episode, I have TikTok Star Mackenzie Barmen. We talk about what she has already accomplished in her very short time in LA, as well as some of the projects she has planned for the future. There is so much more so make sure you tune in. Show Notes Mackenzie Barmen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziebarmen/ Mackenzie Barmen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenzi...

On this week's episode, I have choreographer Phil Wright. We talk about the huge risk he took moving out to Los Angeles from a successful career in Miami. He dives into some of the famous people he has worked with as well as what his most viral video is. There is so much more so make sure you tune in. Show Notes Phil Wright on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_wright_/ Phil Wright on T...

On this week's episode, I have author Shelia Heti, book writer of Pure Color, Motherhood, Alphabetical Diaries, and many many more. We talk about how I discovered her writing and why Pure Color meant so much to me. She also explains her writing process and how she approaches a story. There is so much more. Show Notes Sheila Heti Website : https://www.sheilaheti.com/ Sheila Heti on Wikipedia: h...

On this week's episode, I have actress Mary Lynn Rajskub (24, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, The Dropout, Brooklyn 99 and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his career. We also talk about her new stand-up comedy tour she is doing and how that came about. We talk about so much more, so make sure you tune in. Show Notes Mary Lynn Rajskub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...

On this week's episode, I have actor Chris Gorham, (Out of Practice, The Lincoln Lawyer, NCIS: Los Angeles and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his career. We also discuss the work-life balance he has with his family and some of the things he wishes more actors were aware of while filming. There is so much more, so tune in. Show Notes Chris Gorham on Instagram: https://www.insta...

On this week's episode, I have from the Youtube channel "Tasting History", Max Miller. Tune in as we about the origins of what made him start this channel as well as his New York Times best-selling cookbook " Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes (A Cookbook)." We also dive into the complications of trying to be successful on all forms of social media...

On this week's episode, I have influencer/creator expert Taylor Lorenz. Tune in as we talk about her book, “Extremely Online: The Untold Story Of Fame, Influence, And Power On The Internet” as well as her experiences working as a journalist for “The Washington Post” and “The New York Times”. We also dive into some tidbits she has about social media. Show Notes Taylor Lorenz on Instagram: https...

On October 7th, I hosted a webinar called "How Professional Screenwriters Create Great Characters", where I talked about how to come up with interesting and unique characters, as well as how tapping into your everyday life interactions with people can help with this. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots o...

On this week's episode, I have content creation expert "Coco Mocoe”. Tune in as we talk about her unique eye on how to spot trends for the future, as well as what different social media platforms due for creators. We also discuss her thoughts on brand deals and what she looks for and her hopes and goals for the future.  Show Notes Coco Mocoe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocomoco...

On this week's episode, I have Writer/Showrunner Max Mutchnick from Will & Grace, The Wonder Years, and many many more. Tune in as we talk about his journey as a writer and what some of his creative goals and hopes are for the future. Show Notes Max Mutchnick on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0616083/ Max Mutchnick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxmutchnick/?hl=en Max Mutchnic...

On this week's episode, I have author, Joshua Fields Millburn of “The Minimalists”. Tune in as we talk about how he left corporate America and why he chose to live “The Minimalists” lifestyle. Show Notes Joshua Fields Millburn Website: https://joshuafieldsmillburn.com/ Joshua Fields Millburn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuafieldsmillburn/ Joshua Fields Millburn on IMDB: https://w...

In September, I hosted a webinar called "How To Write A Great Story" where I talked about what a "story" really is, as well as how to use personal stories to help your writing. This episode addresses questions you asked in our Q&A session that we didn't have time to answer. There's lots of great info here, make sure you watch. Show Notes Free Writing Webinar - https://m...

On this week's episode, I have TikToker and EMT Jack Raia. Tune in as we talk about how he uses his content to help educate people in health care. We also talk about how he balances making sure his content doesn’t take away from the potential severity of health situations.  Show Notes Jack Raia on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgood24.7.365 Jack Raia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...

On this week's episode, I have TikTok star Merrick Hanna. Tune in as we talk about the variety of content he enjoys producing as well as his creative process. We also dive into a little bit about his overall inspirations and creative goals for the future. Show Notes Merrick Hanna on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@merrickhanna Merrick Hanna on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC39he8ro-KtBHkq...

On this week's episode we have Scott Reeder who is a Prop Master for film and TV. Some of the projects he has worked on have been "Pitch Perfect", "American Crime", "Walker" and many many more. Tune in as he talks about how he comes up with ideas for props that are needed for filming as well as going viral on Tiktok and how he deals with it. Show Notes Scott Reeder on I...