DeconScripted

DeconScripted is a podcast by Molly Miller and Liz Thompson and we are writers who love TV! Each episode we deconstruct our favorite TV pilots - break down the first five pages, character descriptions and dive into fun trivia about the show. Follow us on twitter @DeconScripted Episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month!

Episode 21: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 10/18/2017

Episode 21: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! How did the show springboard from a $100 proof of concept into a $400,000 pilot? Why was Jordan Reid (the sole female contributor to the show's conception) ultimately fired from the production? How and why did Mac purposefully gain 50lbs for season 7? Listen to find out. Find Deconscripted on facebook and follow Liz Thompson on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly Miller @MoollyMiller. Also email us at . We love gettin notes and pictures of goats and creepy poems so send em on over! This is OFFICIALLY the last DeconScripted before our holiday hiatus. I know, I know, I said that last time but this time I MEAN IT! So happy Thanksgiving to you all and have a lovely Festivus. Bless you, writing nerds! Ta Ta! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5852354

Episode 20: Master of None 10/04/2017

Episode 20: Master of None In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot of Master of None. Molly LOVES this show and Liz... less than loves it, so you know this is a fun episode full of friendly conflict! Why is Dev so obsessed with food? In what ways does Master of None take artistic risks? What fervent qualm does Molly have with the opening Plan B scene? Listen to find out! Also, you can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller. Email questions and suggestions for future shows to . This is it for the first season of DeconScripted. We'll be back in December with more pilots. Until then, HAPPY WRITING, TV NERDS!!!! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5808340

Episode 18: Parks and Recreation 09/05/2017

Episode 18: Parks and Recreation In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Parks and Recreation! What are the glaring differences between the very funny script and the watered down televised pilot? How does Leslie evolve from the first season to the second? And holy moly, WHY IS TOM SO CREEPY IN THIS PILOT? Listen to find out! You can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller And email us your thoughts, qualms, episode suggestions and guinea pig pics at Happy writing, tv nerds! MWAHHHHH /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5707451

Episode 17: I Love Dick 08/21/2017

Episode 17: I Love Dick In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Jill Soloway's brilliant show, I Love Dick. It's like porn and a soap opera and performance art ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Oh, and it's also hilarious. Bottom line: if you haven't watched it yet, get on Amazon, get your Doritos Cool Ranch (or Spicy Nacho - you do you) and dive into a binge. How did this show develop from a book? In what way does I Love Dick illustrate the female gaze? AND HOW IS KEVIN BACON STILL SO SEXY??? Listen to find out. Find Deconscripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller. For questions, qualms, queries, and suggestions of future episodes email . Happy writing, fellow nerds! Don't look at that eclipse too long. It'll ruin your sweet sweet tv-watching eyes. /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5662311

Episode 16: Rick and Morty 08/01/2017

Episode 16: Rick and Morty Wabbalubbadubdub! To celebrate the premier of the third season Molly and Liz are and deconstructing the pilot episode of Rick and Morty. How did this show evolve from a crude parody of Back to the Future into the schwifty series we know and love? How does the pilot establish the insanity of the world so quickly and effectively? What Reddit fan theory has Molly and Liz LOSING THEIR MINDS? You can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller Happy Rick and Morty day, TV nerds! Rick and Morty forever! One hundred years Rick and Morty! www.Rickandmorty.com! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5597326

Episode 14: The Office 07/03/2017

Episode 14: The Office In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of THE OFFICE (the American one, yah dig?). What are the differences between the UK and the US shows? How does The Office manage to brilliantly introduce its cast in just a few moments? How did Ricky Gervais transition from being a pop singer to acting and running a hit comedy? Did you even realize that Ricky Gervais was once a pop star in a new wave band? WE DIDN'T UNTIL THIS EPISODE. Listen to hear the goods. There are no bads in this one. Find us on facebook and follow us on twitter @HowtoLiz and @MoollyMiller. You can also email us at for questions, suggestions, or just to say "what's up?". Answer: my ceiling and a tiny spider that bites my neck at night. Happy writing, tv nerds! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5503370

Episode 13: Will and Grace 06/19/2017

Episode 13: Will and Grace In this week's episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Will and Grace! How did the show open the door for more LBGTQ programming? What ridiculously nit-picky logistical qualms does Molly have with opening scene? And like...HOW IS KAREN THE BEST CHARACTER EVER? This is a favorite for Liz and Molly. They hope you like it too. Find DeconScripted on Facebook and follow Liz Thompson on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly Miller @MoollyMiller Happy writing, tv nerds! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5461595

Episode 12: 30 ROCK 06/05/2017

Episode 12: 30 ROCK AIN'T NO PARTY LIKE A LIZ LEMON PARTY! Cause a Liz Lemon party is about to stream into your ear holes right NOW. This week Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of 30 Rock. They have lots of feels when it comes to Tina Fey and this hilarious pilot. Good feels. Nostalgic feels. Hard Cheese feels. What are the differences between the pilot script and the final televised show? How do these character types lead to so many brilliant jokes? Why does Molly feel like a insecure garbage puddle because her 30 Rock spec from 6 years ago is NOT terrible??? Listen to find out. Go write, you noble writers then high five a million angels. /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5418789

Episode 11: Fawlty Towers 05/15/2017

Episode 11: Fawlty Towers In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Fawlty Towers! What inspired John Cleese and Connie Booth to create this show? How did the actor playing Manuel get injured on set? WILL BASIL EVER PUT UP THAT PAINTING? Listen to find out. You can find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz Thompson on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly Miller @MoollyMiller. Happy writing, tv nerds! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5357500

Episode 10: Bob's Burgers 05/01/2017

Episode 10: Bob's Burgers In this episode Molly and Liz deconstruct the pilot episode of Bob's Burgers. Why are the opening credits so brilliant? How does the pilot heighten Bob's problems to the verge of insanity? WHAT'S THE BURGER OF THE DAY??? Listen to find out. Find DeconScripted on facebook and follow Liz on twitter @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller. Happy writing! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5314624

Episode 9: Seinfeld 04/24/2017

Episode 9: Seinfeld In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of Seinfeld! What's the deal with the buttons?! What's the deal with the laundry?! What's the deal with this being a meandering pilot that managed to launch one of the most beloved series of all time?! This is Molly's favorite TV show of all time so you KNOW we got into it. Follow DeconScripted on facebook and follow Molly Miller @MoollyMiller and Liz Thompson @HowtoLiz Yada Yada Yada Now go write, yah nerds! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5292773

Episode 8:: The Good Place 04/17/2017

Episode 8:: The Good Place In this episode Molly and Liz deconstruct the pilot of The Good Place. If you listen you with gain 100 points towards eternal bliss. If you do not listen you will lose 100 points and will be one step closer to the bad place. We're all gonna DIE so let's forkin write! Like us on facebook and follow us on twitter @MoollyMiller and @HowtoLiz /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5271728

Episode 7: How I Met Your Mother 04/10/2017

Episode 7: How I Met Your Mother In this episode Liz and Molly deconstruct the pilot episode of How I Met Your Mother. How does this pilot effectively use flashbacks? How do the writers get away with logistical plot-holes for the sake of narrative (ahem suicide on the bridge...ahem)? Why does Molly throw a fit about NEIL PATRICK HARRIS? Listen to this episode to find out. Like Deconscripted on facebook and follow us on twitter @HowtoLiz and @MoollyMiller Happy writing! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5251991

Episode 6: NewsRadio 04/03/2017

Episode 6: NewsRadio In this episode Molly and Liz deconstruct the pilot episode of Newsradio! What makes this pilot one of the best of all time? Why don't we see Catherine? What did the creator, Paul Simmons, say in his infamous interview with Rolling Stones? Spoiler LOTS OF FUN SWEARS! Find DeconScripted on facebook and follow us on twitter @MoollyMiller and @HowtoLiz /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5230532

Episode 5: Fleabag 03/27/2017

Episode 5: Fleabag In this episode Molly and Liz DeconScript the pilot episode of the BBC/Amazon series, Fleabag. Haven't heard of it? Go watch it! Have you watched it? Fist bump to you, good mam or sir! How was Fleabag developed? How does Phoebe break the 4th wall in the most effective way? Do we all have massive A-holes? Give the episode a listen to find out. Like DeconScripted on Facebook and email thoughts and pilot suggestions to . You can also follow us on twitter @Howtoliz and @MoollyMiller /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5206291

Episode 4: Cheers 03/20/2017

Episode 4: Cheers In this episode Molly and Liz DeconScript the pilot of Cheers! Because sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name...or maybe just a few close friends who will read your scripts. You can find DeconScripted on Facebook and send us an email at . /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5185225

Episode 3: Community 03/13/2017

Episode 3: Community In this episode Liz and Molly DeconScript the pilot of Community written by the most-excellent Dan Harmon. Why is the opening scene so perfect? How does Harmon introduce characters so well? WHAT ARE LASER FARTS? Oh...you're gonna find out. Follow Liz @HowtoLiz and Molly @MoollyMiller. For questions, suggestions or rants please email [email protected]. /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5166721

Episode 2: Friends 03/06/2017

Episode 2: Friends Molly and Liz DeconScript the pilot episode of Friends! They talk about the classic will they/won't relationship of Ross and Rachel, the definition of a hangout sitcom, and some hilarious inconsistencies in the series. Give it a listen, fellow writing nerds, then like us on Facebook or shoot us an email at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5143106

Episode 1: Frasier 02/27/2017

Episode 1: Frasier Molly and Liz deconstruct the pilot episode of Frasier. What are their writing exercises? What makes this pilot like a farce? Do they find out what to do with tossed salads and scrambled eggs? Listen in to find out then like us on facebook or shoot us an email at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5121280

DesconScripted Trailer 02/11/2017

DesconScripted Trailer Hello and Welcome to the DeconScripted podcast! One of us is Molly and one of us is Liz. We are writers who love writing and TV! In this podcast we deconstruct our favorite TV pilots - talk about the first five pages, the characters, the A and B plots and fun show trivia. Follow along with us as we learn from the best scripts and do our own writing exercises. Our first episode will be released March 1st. Happy TV watching, fellow nerds! /episode/index/show/deconscripted/id/5075410

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