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Human First: The Roadmap Writers Podcast

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The Official Podcast from Roadmap Writers, a screenwriting education and training platform for people looking for a guided path to professional success writing for Film and TV. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. Hosted by Gabriel Theis, G.T. Cruz, and Nicole Betz, The Human First Podcast interviews figures in the film and television industry on their personal and professional journeys.

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Writers Rooms & True Crime | Gregory Locklear 09.06.2026 1:10:17

Today, we're chatting with TV writer Gregory Locklear on his journey from starting on Netflix's Marco Polo series to working on some of the most acclaimed true crime television in the last few years, particularly Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. We also look back on the previous WGA strikes and Gregory's experiences as both a Queer and as an active member of the f Lumbee Tribe of No...

Selling Pilots, Avoiding Burnout, and Teaching Screenwriters | Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List) 14.04.2026 1:00:28

When we first recorded this episode, screenwriter Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, The Night Shift, The Client List) had sold a pilot to ABC with her writing partner, Ali Levanthol. Then, right before this episode aired, Tawnya and Ali sold another pilot to Hulu. In this episode, we chat with Tawnya about her prolific screenwriting career, how she sold her pilot(s), the ways in which she avoids burno...

Dude, Where's My Catharsis? | Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car? That '70s Show, South Park) 22.02.2026 1:08:23

Join us as we chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter-turned-licensed-therapist. After getting success early on in his career by working on That '70s Show and writing the hit comedy Dude, Where's My Car? Phil transitioned into psychology, he specializes in helping creatives navigate issues like burnout and writer's block. We chat with Phil about his career as a screenwriter, pivoting into psychology, a...

From Spec Script To Showrunner | Robia Rashid (Atypical, HIMYM, Will & Grace) 15.01.2026 1:00:38

Join us for a conversation with the incredible Robia Rashid. After working as a staff writer on hit shows like HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, WILL & GRACE, and THE GOLDBERGS, Robia created the critically-acclaimed Netflix show ATYPICAL, which was lauded for its nuanced and sensitive portrayal of neurodivergence. This episode, we chatted with Robia about her prolific screenwriting career, taking on the...

Navigating The World of Verticals (ft. Dalya Guérin) 16.12.2025 1:05:27

Verticals. They're soapy, bite-sized content for apps and other digital platforms. They're also turning the entertainment industry on their head. As film and television productions continue to relocate outside of Hollywood, Verticals are employing more and more professionals. They've even been recognized by entertainment unions like the WGA. So today, we're chatting with Dalya Guér...

Getting Your Directorial Debut Produced | Roy Hsu 17.11.2025 1:05:38

Welcome to Episode One of Human First, the official podcast from Roadmap Writers! Co-hosted by Gabriel Theis, G.T. Cruz, and Nicole Betz, our first guest is Roy Hsu, a Seattle-based writer and director who's producing a romantic-comedy with a producing team he met through Roadmap Writers.#screenwriting #podcast #roadmapwritersRead the announcement of Roy's film here:https://deadline.com/2025/05/ar...