The Scribe Tribe

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Join Mike, Rob, and Skylar as they reflect on their 2026 so far now that we've hit the halfway mark of the year! The guys also meander into a debate over the importance of managers for writers (Should this be a future episode topic? Hmmm....).  And as always, the guys will deliver the latest in Hollywood news, including: The WILD success of the YouTube sensation-...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar break down how to make side characters that make your stories more dynamic and engage with well with your main protagonists without overpowering them. And as always, they'll discuss the latest in Hollywood news, including:  Kevin Hart's infamous Netflix roast draws the ire of Black Americans and others  The latest Box Office...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike's out this week, so Rob and Skylar are holding it down this week. Join the guys as they break down some of the key differences in writing a one-hour TV/Streaming show piliit vs. a half-hour pilot, including act structure, pacing, and typical genres (e.g. sci-fi, comedy, drama).  And as always, they'll also bring you the latest in entertainment news, inc...

RING THE ALARM! Because The Scribe Tribe is BACK, BAY-BEE!!! Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they belatedly ring in 2026 with a quick catch-up and the latest in TV/Film news, including the new Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract, the Oscars, and more! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Don't forget to LIKE , SHARE...

Happy Holidays, Scribe Tribe ! Rob is out this week, but Mike and Skylar are here to hold things down. In this week's episode, the guys talk about a recent quote from writer/director Ryan Coogler ( Sinners, Black Panther ) where he discusses how a conversation with a writer friend of his helped him prepare for his upcoming reboot of The X Files franchise.  In the quote, Coogler says his frien...

What's up Scribe Tribe! Rob and Skylar are holding it down while Mike is out this week as we talk about the latest in Hollywood News, including: Potential merger between Warner Bros and Paramount Our thoughts on "Wicked For Good," and more!  Don't forget to LIKE , SHARE , and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It real...

***PODCAST NOTE*** : This episode was recorded on September 11, 2025, one day after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking with student at a university in Orem, Utah.  ---- What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike , Rob , and Skylar are BACK with a brand new episode! This time, the fellas tackle the murder of conservative commentator and podcaster Charlie Kirk while speaking o...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike , Rob , and Skylar are BACK to catch you up on the latest in entertainment news (don't worry, they'll be back to providing more writer tips, tricks, and perspectives next week)! Today, the guys will discuss: Jimmy Kimmel returns to airwaves after the Trump admin  and conservative TV affiliate owners force his removal following comments related to Charli...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with our Co-Host Mike Blevins as he talks about landing his FIRST STAFF WRITING JOB!!!  Mike's going to break down what the process was like, how it felt to see his name in the credits as a writer, premiering his debut episode for friends and family, and more. You definitely don't want to miss this one!  And as always, we'll bring you the lates...

HUGE NEWS... MIKE GOT HIS FIRST STAFF WRITER JOB!!!!! And it's on a HIT TV SHOW with a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.  Tune in to PART ONE of this two-part episode where Rob and Skylar ask Mike all about how he got the role, how he found out, and what's changed going from Showrunner's Assistant, to Writers' Assistant, to STAFF WRITER! But like always, we're delive...

What's up, scribe Tribe! This week's episode was supposed to be all about Mike's brand new gig as a first time STAFF WRITER (and on a HIT TV show too)! However, we got sidetracked with the breaking news about Diddy's (Sean Combs) trial verdict that had been reached just a few hours before recording this episode.  So tune in to hear our thoughts on the verdict, what might be nex...

What's up Scribe Tribe! Rob is out this week, so Mike and Skylar are holding it down. This episode, the guys give their review of the HIT horror film "Sinners' written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Delroy Lindo, and talk about some HUGE Hollywood news, including: ICE cops clash with protestors in Los Angeles Warner Bros. Discovery announce a corp...

Hey Scribe Tribe! Rob is off this week, so join Skylar and Mike as they talk about how you can set summer writing goals and share a few of their own.   They'll also discuss the latest in entertainment news, including: The hate crime murder of "King of the Hill" star Jonathan Joss on the first day of Gay Pride Month Disney lays off hundreds more staff And much more! Don't forget...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike's out this week, so Rob and Skylar are leading the charge with this week's episode. For this go 'round, the guys are talking about how they're working on their current projects:  What are they writing?  Where are they writing?  How long are their current projects taking to complete?  Rob and Skylar get down into the nitty gritty of how they&ap...

What's up writers! Join Rob and Skylar ( Mike's out handling business this week) as they join the general conversation about what's "ruining" Hollywood. There's a lot of hot takes in and outside of the industry, and we have a few of our own.  And even though Mike's out, we'll still be breaking down the latest in entertainment news, such as: Spike Lee and Den...

What's up, writers! Join Rob , Mike , and Skylar as they talk about the latest in entertainment news and get a liiiiiiiittle off track after Skylar walks the guys through his classifications of different types of singers (and why Prince is a RECORDING ARTIST and not a singer). It's a random, but hilarious - good time! Music lovers, this one's for you!  We'll also talk about: &q...

What's Up, writers! Join Rob , Mike , and Skylar for a spirited and informative discussion on how to RECEIVE notes on your work. Opening yourself up to feedback on your art can be tough, but The Scribe Tribe is here to help you seperate good feedback from bad, decide WHO to ask for notes, and how to not get all in your feelings over other's opinions.  We'll also talk about the lates...

What's Up, Scribe Tribe! Join Rob , Mike , and Skylar as they discuss the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) art of giving notes on other writer's work.  Should you be brutally honest? What if the person asking for notes is an upper level writer? How much should you factor the other writer's personality when giving feedback? The Scribe Tribe will break it all down for you so that...

Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they delve a little deeper into the inner workings of crearting your first independent short film. The guys will also talk about the latest in Hollywood entertainment news, including: Jonathan Majors' new film "Magazine Dreams" Can Jonathan Majors' career survive his domestic violence scandal? Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Because you’re tuned in t...

What's up, Scribe Tribe ! This week, Mike , Rob , and Skylar are chopping it up about making your first short film! It's broad introduction to the topic, but the guys cover some important touch points, like the importance of pre-planning, making the most of limited resources, and even making sure to have money to FEED your cast and crew (if you can).  The guys will also talk about the la...

What's up, Scribe Tribe ! Close out Black History Month with Mike , Rob , and Skylar as the fellas talk about their favorite Black Actors and Actresses and what makes them so inspiring.  The guys will also discuss the day's entertainment news, including: The passing of R&B great Roberta Flack The 2025 NAACP Image awards Whether "Hooters" food matches its aesthetic.  Buckle...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar talk about the complexities of writing Black characters while Hollywood (and America-at-large) seems to be in a DEI backlash against anything even pretending to be inclusive. They'll also break down the week's top entertainment news, including: Captain America: Brave New World receives mixed reviews Are audiences hating on An...

What's up Scribe Tribe! Join Mike , Rob , and Skylar as talk about some Black screenwriters they admire, like Qunita Brunson, John Singleton (RIP), Mara Brock-Akil, and others.  They'll also discuss the latest in entertainment news, including the protestor who made waves durings Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Quinta Brunson's upcoming movie, and more. Buckle up and...

Welcome to 2025, Scribe Tribe! Mike, Rob, and Skylar ring in the new year and Black History Month with the latest in Hollywood and an unplanned discussion on Donald Trump's return to the White House. You definitely don't want to miss this one! The guys will also discuss: - How Trump’s return to the White House might impact screenwriters (especially Black and other writers of color) - The...

There's a lot happening in Hollywood, like the drama surrounding the actor Aaron Pierre's casting in HBO's upcoming Green Lantern series, shrinking studio budgets, and more! So this week, the guys are breaking it all down with our entertainment news roundup. Check us out! So pull up a seat and join your tribe... THE SCRIBE TRIBE! ----- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or...