Ep. 383 - Lauren LeFranc - The Penguin
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with The Penguin developer-showrunner Lauren LeFranc about how the Max limited series explores the rise of the Gotham crime lord as a character study, the challenges of staying true to The Batman universe, and more.
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Ep. 382 - Union Town: Casting by Teamsters with Allison Jones & Sherry Thomas
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Back by popular demand, we have members of the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 —this time from the Casting Department. Teamsters Local 399 and their New York counterparts in Teamsters Local 817 began contract negotiating with the studios on August 26th for Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors, and newly organized Casting Assistants. Host and WGAW member Andra Whipple sits down with two iconic Casting Directors and Teamster negotiating committee members Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas to discuss some of the challenges they are up against. Learn more about the Casting Directors...
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Ep. 381 - Alma Har'el
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Host Moon Zappa speaks with filmmaker Alma Har’el (Honey Boy) about creating, showrunning, and directing the AppleTV+ limited series Lady in the Lake, centering women in the narrative, finding the show’s aesthetic, and more.
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Ep. 380 - Katie Robbins
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Host Kristina Woo speaks with Sunny creator-showrunner Katie Robbins (The Affair, Natalia) about her AppleTV+ sci-fi dramedy series, the creative challenges of adaption, the connection between humans and AI technology, and more.
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Ep. 379 - Keith McNutt, Executive Director of the Entertainment Community Fund
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
WGAW member Andra Whipple sat down with Entertainment Community Fund Western Region Executive Director Keith McNutt to discuss what services are provided, what the Fund is currently working on, and how you can get involved.
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Ep. 378 - Anna Fishko
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with Orphan Black: Echoes creator and showrunner Anna Fishko about exploring identity and found families in her sci-fi thriller series, 4D-printed body parts, what narratives she’s drawn to, and more.
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Ep. 377 - Josh Margolin
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with screenwriter-director Joshua Margolin about his feature debut Thelma, how his grandmother’s own experience inspired the film, how his improv comedy background informs his creative process, and more.
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Ep. 376 - Union Town: Hollywood Teamsters Talk Negotiations Part 2
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
As the Teamsters and Hollywood Basic crafts continue their negotiations with the studios, we’re coming to you with the second half of our two-part series on the issues they hope to address. This time, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson sits down with Teamsters local 399 members and Chef’s Assistants Carlos Gonzales and Ester Garcia.
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Ep. 375 - Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast
WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.
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Ep. 374 - Dave Filoni
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On this episode, Ahsoka creator and Mandalorian writer Dave Filoni talks about expanding the Stars Wars universe, his new role as Lucasfilm’s Chief Content Officer, and more.
info_outlineWGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Jimmy Kimmel Live Head Writers Molly McNearney and Danny Ricker about the creative challenges of writing for a late-night comedy/variety talk series, their advice on what it takes to submit a great writing “packet,” balancing the personal and professional, and much more.