OffScript with Ruth & Mitch

OffScript with Ruth & Mitch

Arts EN ↓ 54 episodes

A podcast that invites guests in music and film to discuss their careers and the intersection of entertainment and advocacy.

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OffScript with Ruth & Mitch

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Arts

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Latest episode

Dec 15, 2025

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Episodes

Summer Special Pt. 3 09.08.2024

In our OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.

Summer Special Pt. 2 09.08.2024

In our OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.

Summer Special Pt. 1 09.08.2024

In our #OffScript summer special, returning guest Carolyn Blackwood flips the script on our hosts – interviewing Ruth and Mitch on their careers and their hot takes on movies and music.

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.4 10.05.2024

In this episode, Ruth and Mitch round out their conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and her son, writer Pat Cunnane.

Offscript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.3 03.05.2024

In part three of our conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and screenwriter Pat Cunnane, our guests discuss the prospect of collaborating on a book together, and how the arts have had an impact on their lives.

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.2 26.04.2024

In part two of our conversation with writer Pat Cunnane and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, our guests discuss balancing their creativity with their drive to serve their community through politics. 

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Madeleine Dean & Patrick Cunnane Pt.1 19.04.2024

In the latest episode of OffScript, we spoke with our first-ever mother/son duo in Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and writer Patrick Cunnane (whose Black List-winning script will be produced by A24).

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.4 05.04.2024

Part Four features former Warner Bros. COO Carolyn Blackwood discussing her love of horror films, having helped to bring hit franchises such as “The Conjuring” and “It” to the big screen herself

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.3 29.03.2024

Part Three of our conversation with Congressman Torres and Carolyn Blackwood offers insight into what they like to watch and read in their free time, and what they wish every American were watching and reading right now. 

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.2 22.03.2024

In Part Two of our conversation, Congressman Ritchie Torres and Carolyn Blackwood break down what art and entertainment mean to them personally. They also discuss the challenges to creativity posed by new technology. 

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Ritchie Torres & Carolyn Blackwood Pt.1 15.03.2024

In Part One of our conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres and former Warner Bros. COO Carolyn Blackwood, our guests discuss what inspired them to pursue their respective careers in politics and entertainment. 

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.4 08.03.2024

In Part 4, we round out our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and multihyphenate creative Peter Lawson Jones by discussing their all-time favorite films and the changes they’d implement to make our nation a better place for creatives.

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.3 01.03.2024

Here, in Part 3, Peter Lawson Jones discusses how his time in politics informs his artistic work. And, Congressman Rob Wittman talks about the role music and the arts have played in his life as a source of inspiration.

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones Pt.2 23.02.2024

In Part 2 of our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and multihyphenate creative Peter Lawson Jones, Peter discusses his work as a playwright and the power of storytelling to inspire social change. Also, Congressman Wittman tells us why he believes it is important for lawmakers to protect creatives from the challenges they face in the 21st century.

OffScript W/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Rob Wittman & Peter Lawson Jones 16.02.2024

In Part One of our conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman and actor, playwright, and former elected official Peter Lawson Jones, our guests discuss how they ended up in their respective careers and the many “odd jobs” they held before finding success.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Jan Schakowsky & John Hoffman 21.01.2023

In this episode of OffScript , Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and “Only Murders in the Building” showrunner John Hoffman to discuss everything from the latest trends in television to the merits of Chicago vs. New York style pizza.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Deborah Ross & Wendy Finerman 21.01.2023

Wendy Finerman is the film producer of the Academy Award®-winning Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, and many more! Congresswoman Deborah Ross is a representative from the state of North Carolina, bringing with her a long career as a civil rights attorney. In this episode of OffScript, they talk with Ruth and Mitch about their busy lives in their respective careers and what the future holds for...

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Darrel Issa & Jeff Greenberg 21.01.2023

Jeff Greenberg is the CEO of the Village Recording Studio, an LA landmark that has hosted iconic artists like the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Lady Gaga. He’s joined by fellow SoCal legend Congressman Darrell Issa. A former entrepreneur and holder of 37 patents, Congressman Issa has a long history of standing up for intellectual property rights. They talk with Ruth and Mitch about the succes...

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Steny Hoyer & Donna Gigliotti 21.01.2023

Congressman Steny Hoyer has represented the state of Maryland in the House of Representatives for over 40 years and is a two-time House Majority Leader. Donna Gigliotti is the producer of several critically acclaimed films, including the Academy Award®-winning Best Picture Shakespeare in Love . These two very special guests join Ruth and Mitch to talk about the unlikely origins of their esteemed c...

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Kelly Armstrong & Kevin Goetz Pt.2 20.01.2023

In this two-part episode of OffScript , Ruth and Mitch are joined by Screen Engine CEO Kevin Goetz and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. The two avid film and television buffs sit down to talk about the entertainment business and discuss their all-time favorite films and TV shows

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Representative Kelly Armstrong & Kevin Goetz Pt.1 20.01.2023

In this two-part episode of OffScript , Ruth and Mitch are joined by Screen Engine CEO Kevin Goetz and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. The two avid film and television buffs sit down to talk about the entertainment business and discuss their all-time favorite films and TV shows.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch: Holiday Special 13.01.2023

In this special holiday episode of OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch, the hosts become the guests! Ruth and Mitch have a blast ringing in the holiday season with some celebratory cocktails and ask each other some of their favorite interview questions from past episodes.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser & two-time Academy Award nominated film producer Richard Gladstein 01.11.2021

In this episode of OffScript Ruth and Mitch discuss standing up to Big Tech with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and the emotion found in films like Cider House Rules with prolific producer Richard Gladstein.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Grammy® nominated music producer DJ Cheapshot 01.11.2021

Find out how DJ Cheapshot got his name and the challenges producing music for film & how Brooklyn native Congresswoman Yvette Clarke created a multi-cultural media caucus on Capitol Hill.

OffScript w/ Ruth and Mitch featuring Warner Music’s CEO Steve Cooper & Music and Film Producer Jeff Pollack 01.11.2021

Episode six of OffScript features two powerhouses in the entertainment world with CEO of Warner Music Steve Cooper and music/film producer Jeff Pollack.

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