2 Writers Talking Shit

Dallas Rico talks about breaking into the TV industry and working on season 2 of the hit tv show Reasonable Doubt.

Blakmaled Production's Head of Film Giselle Johnson chats with us about her career journey and gives insider tips on navigating the writer-exec relationship and how to receive notes like a pro.

Hakim Hill chats about his path to becoming a screenwriter, how he broke into television and his current position in the writers room for HYSTERIA!

Screenwriter Alex Convery talks to us about writing the award-winning feature film AIR on spec, getting on The Blacklist, and adapting IP for the screen. 

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at creating Netflix’s THE GET DOWN with Baz Luhrman, playing Frank Mariani on HBO's WINNING TIME, and pivoting from playwriting to TV writing.

Literary manager Zack Zucker returns to answer screenwriter's questions directly from social media, discuss the current climate of the industry, and more.

Script Pipeline contest director and Pipeline Media Group partner, Matt Misetich, talks about his own accomplishments and the many success stories he has helped across the line for screenwriters. Don't miss the First Look Deadline, September 30th!!

Jameel Saleem talks about building his career in television and film as a writer and producer on shows such as, South Park , Bob's Burgers and D ishenchantment .

Showrunner Raamla Mohamed chats with us in the middle of her press tour for the latest season of Reasonable Doubt on HULU to share her journey from assistant to showrunner

Writer-producer and actor Hilliard Guess returns to talk about the current state of the industry, pitching for TV and more.

Screenwriter and Comedian Niles Abston returns to discusses his lastest tour and his short movie '98 Honda.

Screenwriter and host of The Social Screenwriters Podcast Andy Compton tells us how he found his reps, his experience with short films and how he got his first option deal.

TV lit agent Roberto Larios stopped by to chat about the current climate of television, his journey from Chicago to Notre Dame, and the sacrifices he made when pivoting from law to entertainment. Roberto shares what he is looking for in potential clients, tips on pitching, and more.

Multi-hyphenate creator Jordan Carlos cracks the code to balancing it all, breaks down writing packet submissions for late-night TV, and talks about his upcoming book.

Cartel Manager Audrey Knox talks to us about the power of authenticity, how to ace general meetings, and the in-depth resources for writers she’s publishing on Substack and LinkedIn.  Subscribe to Audrey’s newsletter here . Find out more about how you can work with her here .

Executive producer and TV showrunner Aaron Thomas gives a master class on how he created the hit show S.W.A.T. , key tips for pitching and more. Don't miss your chance to work directly with co-host  Melanie Maras via Coverfly's Career Mentorship ! Enter Now!

Abbott Elementary TV writer Joya McCrory shares how she broke into television, her experience in the Warner Bros TV program, and her latest episode "2 Ava 2 Fest".

TV writer Rah Johnson shares how he pivoted from acting to screenwriting, the script that turned his career around, and how he ultimately staffed for Apple TV+'s new series, THE NEUROMANCER.

Veteran showrunner Jordana Arkin shares gems from her 20-year career – from her first staffing experience to tips on navigating tough rooms and personalities.

Epicenter Literary Manager Allard Cantor shares the latest trends in the script market, what it takes to break a new writer into TV and ultimately prepare them to work with industry titans.

TV writer Lucy Luna shares her path from HBO Access Writing Fellowship to being staffed in the 'All Rise' writers room. Show notes: Lucy Luna on Rising Through the Ranks Saeed's cold query article Kelly Edwards

We took a break from our regular podcast to have a fun episode with Tarot Reader of the Stars, Angie Banicki. She reads our cards live, revealing our writing future and the future of the screenwriting industry. Show notes: Angie Banicki Angie on IG

Literary manager John Zaozirny reveals what he looks for in writers, how he develops new ideas with clients and his thoughts on the future of our industry.

Literary agent Halle Mariner walks us through her journey from the mailroom to agent at Independent Artists Group.

TV writer and director Christopher Derrick shares his path from indie films to the writers room of shows like The Equalizer and Star Trek: Picard. Be sure to check out the podcast he co-hosts, SCREENWRITERS RANT ROOM.