Best Loglines Podcasts (2025)

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521: CO-EP STACEY EVANS MORGAN 2:10:12

1M ago2:10:12

2:10:12

In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun, 2-hour episode with CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STACEY EVANS MORGAN! We talk about Stacey’s amazing journey from assistant to co-ep, challenges as a writer, investing in yourself, opening doors for yourself, saying yes to opportunities, produci…

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520: SHOWRUNNER AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS 2:06:57

2M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Saeed Crumpler sat down with one of our favorite repeating guests AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS, acclaimed TV, Film writer/producer/ creator/co-showrunner of S.W.A.T., who began his career on Soul Food, Saturday Night Lights, Numbers, CSI NY, Southland, Sleepy Hollow and The Get-Down to list a few! We talk about how…

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519: SHOWRUNNER GLEN MAZZARA 1:55:26

2M ago1:55:26

1:55:26

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host TV/Film writer Saeed Crumpler sat down with big bro Showrunner GLEN MAZZARA (Crash, Damien, The Walking Dead, Hawthorne, Extraction to list a few)! HIGHLIGHTS: The WGA's new TV Writers Leadership Training Program, what Glen's been up to since our last episode #93 back in 2016, how to handle Development, P…

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518: CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VINCENT BROWN 1:26:53

2M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

In this episode, Hilliard and comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer VINCENT BROWN. Vincent recently wrapped up as co-executive producer for the FOX animated series HOUSEBROKEN, starring Lisa Kudrow. Prior to that, he served as a Co-Executive Producer on Apple TV’s series LIFE BY ELLA, winner of …

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517: STACIE GREENWELL - STAR ON CROSS 1:33:10

2M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson and (actor/filmmaker) Iona Morris Jackson sat down with STACIE GREENWELL who plays the role of Detective Shawna D Lackner, one of the stars on the Amazon Prime hit series CROSS! Stacie’s journey from the courtroom to the camera is a testament to following one's tru…

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516: SURVIVING THE MEETING GAUNTLET 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this episode, Hilliard and Writer on the Verge, Rich Scott, sit down for an impromptu conversation about writer showrunner and executive meetings -- over talking, mentorship, perception, nurturing relationships, being ready for an opportunity, working with producers and friends, having a Rep that works for you, not against you and so much more! …

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515: TV STAFFING MEETINGS 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode, Hilliard does his very first Bottle Episode by himself covering TV STAFFING MEETINGS! He talks about how it all works, the General, the Staffing Breakdowns, mandates, themes, mimicking your script to the pilot, the zoom interview, showing personality, welcome to the show, curiosity, talking about yourself, tell them why you love th…

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514: SHOWRUNNER - BEN WATKINS (PART 2) 1:41:46

3M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

"CREATING CROSS" Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon’s new hit series CROSS. Ben talks about ho…

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513: SHOWRUNNER - BEN WATKINS (PART 1) 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

On an all new episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon’s new hit series CROSS. We break dow…

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512: DIVERSITY IN CANNES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

In this episode, Hilliard and lil sis, actor/writer Dalila Ali Rajah sit down for a fun conversation about the do's and don'ts of submitting films to YOLONDA BRINKLEY creator of the long-running, and very popular DIVERSITY IN CANNES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE! Yolonda, the self-proclaimed global disruptor, is a full-service marketing communications practi…

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511: AWARD-WINNING WRITER-DIR LISA FRANCE 2:14:01

4M ago2:14:01

2:14:01

In this super fun episode, Hilliard & guest co-host actor/writer/dir Denzel Whitaker sit down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer-dir-producer LISA FRANCE. If you ever had questions about how to become an Episodic Director, this might be the podcast for you! Lisa France is an entertainment vet with over 25+ years in the business …

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510: VETERAN SCRIPT COORDINATOR 1:34:39

5M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host (writers assnt CROSS on Prime) J.R. Zamora-Thal, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/producer JOSHUA GILBERT. He's a mid-level TV writer (Flash) -- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4214168 -- and prior to staffing, did all the Writers' Office Assistant jobs: Writers' PA, Showrunner's Asst, Writer…

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509: SERIES CREATOR - FRANCHESCA RAMSEY 1:39:14

5M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

In this episode, Hilliard & guest-host writer/actor Dalila Ali Rajah sat down in a super fun, laugh-out-loud conversation with FRANCHESCA RAMSEY, actor, writer, producer and the creator/star of the award-winning series MTV Decoded! A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, "Well That Esc…

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508: ONE MOORER MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT 1:45:02

5M ago1:45:02

1:45:02

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Tracy Grant (Exec Producer on LACE on ALLBLK), sat down for an informative conversation about the ins-and-outs of finding opportunities for your screenwriting career with special guest JAMES MOORER (writer/producer/author/publisher behind the new company One Moorer Media and Management, that is dedicated to…

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507 : "PLANS VS GOALS" 2024 2:06:33

5M ago2:06:33

2:06:33

In this episode, Hilliard and writer Saeed Crumpler (Flatbush Misdemeanors, 1st Look at Sony), sat down for an in-depth conversation on how to look at your writing career as a Plan vs a Goal in order to succeed and finish the thing you so desperately want to write. We also spend time talking about a slew of other writer topics, like screenwriting v…

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506: EVAN WAITE - "THE FAMILY GUY" 1:30:40

6M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host comedy writer Myles Warden sat down with Co-Executive Producer EVAN WAITE in a super dope conversation. Evan is not only a writer/producer on long-running hit series The Family Guy, but he’s written for show like (Inside Job, Fairfax Sunnyside, unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), several shows as well as The New …

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505: SHANE BLACK & JIM HERZFELD 1:46:31

6M ago1:46:31

1:46:31

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-hosts Scott Foster & Brian Austin (Script Hop/The Gauntlet), sat down with OG screenwriters - SHANE BLACK (Lethal Weapon, Iron Man 3, A Long Kiss Goodnight) and JIM HERZFELD (Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story, etc) in a super dope conversation covering ELEMENTS OF CRAFT for scr…

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Thanksgiving Break 3:14

6M ago3:14

3:14

The Screenwriters' Rant Room is off this week for the holidays - we'll be back next week!

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504: ALONA TAL - "CROSS" ON AMAZON 2:28:09

7M ago2:28:09

2:28:09

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill (CROSS) sit down in a 2 1/2 hour conversation with actor/filmmaker ALONA TAL (CROSS) for an in-depth conversation about working as talent in Hollywood, and the ins-and-outs of the journey to landing series regular roles on TV. We also talk about how Alona landed her role on …

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503: WRITERS TALKIN SHIT 1:59:19

7M ago1:59:19

1:59:19

In this episode Hilliard & writer (1st Look at Sony) Saeed Crumpler spend two solid hours talkin all kinds of writer shit for y'all to soak up game. A don't miss episode for anyone interested in writing for TV/Film. Also, if you have plans to direct your first film or short, this is the episode for you. Lots of gems to help you on your journey! Sit…

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502: JOHNNY RAY GILL - "CROSS" ON AMAZON 1:53:51

7M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

In this new season premiere episode, Hilliard and guest co-host (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson sat down with JOHNNY RAY GILL - a critically acclaimed actor, filmmaker, rapper, poet and activist. He just finished filming seasons one and two of "CROSS" created by Ben Watkins, Amazon Prime's new psychological thriller based on the best-sellin…

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501: Award-winning Writer/Director TINA MABRY 1:54:12

8M ago1:54:12

1:54:12

In the final episode of the season, Hilliard and guest co-host, veteran actor/writer TONY WINTERS sat down for a 2 hour conversation with award-winning writer/director of the new hit film - Searchlight Pictures THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT - TINA MABRY (also Mississippi Damned, “Queen of the South”, “Pose”, "Queen Sugar", "Women of the Mo…

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500 - EMMY-WINNING WRITER/PRODUCER/PERFORMER- LENA WAITHE 38:01

8M ago38:01

38:01

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (actor/writer) DALILA ALI RAJAH were joined by lil sis, Emmy-winning writer, producer, performer LENA WAITHE! Lena created the hit series THE CHI which set a new record with Season 6 as the most-streamed season the series has ever seen! Lena Waithe, and led by CEO, Rishi Rajani. Since its inception, Hillma…

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499: WRITER/PRODUCER NIKHIL JAYARAM 1:54:27

9M ago1:54:27

1:54:27

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Zimran Jacob sit down to chop it up with writer/producer NIKHIL S. JAYARAM in a two hour, nothing-but-game episode for all of you writers dying to get staffed on a TV series! We talk about Nikhil's new book THE TV WRITERS HIDDEN PATH: TVWRITERSHIDDENPATH.COM Nikhil is a screenwriter for television and film.…

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498 - ACTOR/WRITER/COMEDIAN - WILLIE MACC 2:05:40

9M ago2:05:40

2:05:40

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer & teamster) Ric Davis sat down in a laugh-out-loud episode with actor/writer/comedian WILLIE MACC! Willie Macc has over 100 million views of his standup and comedy videos across all social media platforms. He is one of the stars from the hit BET show College Hill: Virgin Island. Willie Macc is sold…

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497: BELLEVUE LITERARY MANAGER - ZACK ZUCKER 1:50:23

9M ago1:50:23

1:50:23

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts Dijorn & Trinea Moss sit down for a super entertaining conversation with. Literary Manager Zack Zucker from Bellevue Productions. It is a kickass, two hour podcast where we peppered Zack with writer/filmmaker questions and he dropped nothing but industry game! About Zack: Prior to joining Bellevue, Zack …

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496: PRODUCER, WRITER, ACTOR - MARCUS FOLMAR" 1:41:00

9M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host actor, writer producer (Angie's Cure) sit down for a hilarious conversation about being a multihypenate filmmaker in today's climate in Hollywood. Since 1999, Marcus has appeared in over 90 TV shows, films and commercials including notable roles on Frasier, The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Blac…

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495: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - AIYANA WHITE 1:37:25

10M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer on Amazon’s upcoming CROSS) MEAGAN DAINE sit down with Executive Producer AIYANA WHITE (CROSS, THE GREATEST, LUCIFER, LA BREA, TINY PRETTY THINGS to list a few) for a super fun, educational episode that drops nothing but GAME! We talk about Aiyana’s amazing journey from staff writer to EP, selling …

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494: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - TAWNYA BENAVIDES BHATTACHARYA 2:00:31

10M ago2:00:31

2:00:31

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host, dramedy writer Rich Redlo sat down with Executive Producer TAWNYA BENAVIDES BHATTACHARYA (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, GINNY & GEORGIA, BEL AIR, MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS AND FOUNDER SCRIPT ANATOMY. This is another super fun episode with tons of great behind-the-curtain information and lessons for emerging …

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493: EMMY NOMINATED PERES OWINO 1:56:17

10M ago1:56:17

1:56:17

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer/professor) MICHELLE AMOR sit down with super talented writer/filmmaker PERES OWINO, Nominated this year for a Creative Arts Emmy, she co-wrote Netflix’s “African Queens – Njinga,” which was nominated for more Daytime/Creative Arts Emmys than any other program. It was also nominated for a Buzzie Awa…

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492: HEAD WRITERS' BEAU DEMAYO AND BRANDON EASTON 1:54:44

11M ago1:54:44

1:54:44

Have you ever thought about Animation and how it works for screenwriters? In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with Head Writer’s BEAU DEMAYO (MARVEL’S X-MEN 97) and BRANDON EASTON (TRANSFORMERS: WFC-SIEGE), going in deep about working in Animation, the ups-and-downs, staffing a writers’ rooms, writing for historic comic book characters, working…

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491: NAVIGATING HOLLYWOOD 2:36:26

11M ago2:36:26

2:36:26

Are you considering giving up on your Hollywood Dream? In this episode, we talk with TV Writer's Zimran Jacob and Naiem Bouier about their journeys to Hollywood and the crazy things that make a writer want to pack up and move back home or the things you've learned that make you realize how much more creative and affective you could be if you said "…

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490: MORE WRITERS ON THE VERGE 1:30:53

11M ago1:30:53

1:30:53

In this episode, Hilliard does a super fun, high energy podcast with Writer’s on the Verge - DIJORN & TRINEA MOSS (Paramount Writers Mentoring Program) and MYLES WARDEN (Act Your Age) that we just know all of your writers will enjoy. If you have any burning questions about how to break into TV, how to fill out your application for writing programs,…

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489: SCREENWRITERS' BURNING QUESTIONS 2:16:55

11M ago2:16:55

2:16:55

In this episode, Hilliard and TV Writer Saeed Crumpler spend over 2 solid hours answering Emerging Screenwriter Questions that came in from Twitter and Social Media! These two drop nothing but industry game, giving clear examples from their own personal experiences whether writing, developing or producing TV or Film. Do not miss this episode y'all!…

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488: "DIARRA FROM DETROIT" – DIARRA KILPATRICK & MILES ORION FELDSOTT 1:31:31

12M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/casting dir Scotty Mullen sat down for a super fun interview with 'lil sis, creator/executive producer Diarra Kilpatrick & executive producer Miles Orion Feldsott of the new BET+ hit series "DIARRA FROM DETROIT!" This is one of those don't-miss episodes y'all. We get real crafty in this one and lea…

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NEW SEASON ROLL OUT - PROMO 0:54

12M ago0:54

0:54

In this promo clip, Hilliard gets us ready for the new season as we celebrate “10 YEARS OF GAME", what’s coming up on the podcast and some of the new, fun and exciting things we can look forward to! Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hilliard Guess on X and all social media: @HilliardGuess⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom WE ARE…

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END OF SEASON - UPDATE! 2:17

1y ago2:17

2:17

The Screenwriters Rant Room is taking a 6 week break while Hilliard is away working on a big TV project. Expect us back in mid-May or early June. If you NEED your Rant Room fix, check out the archives - there's almost 500 episodes to enjoy! SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, PROMOTE! Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hilliard Guess on X and a…

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487: SCOTTY MULLEN - ASSIGNMENT WRITER 1:56:10

1y ago1:56:10

1:56:10

In this episode, Hilliard and Tristan J. Shuler from Road Map Writers sat down in a hilarious and engaging episode that is packed full of game. Our guest this week is little bro, Scotty Mullen, an award-winning writer known for his work with Syfy, Lionsgate, Lifetime, and Tubi. He is also an accomplished casting director and writing mentor. After g…

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486: "ZADOC ANGELL - ECHO LAKE ENTERTAINMENT" 1:20:16

1y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

In this episode, Hilliard and Rene Rodriguez-Lopez (Development Exec at BET+), sat down for a fun, inspiring conversation with Literary Manager ZADOC ANGELL who began his career as a TV Literary Agent at Paradigm, where he worked for seven years. Transitioning to Literary Management 2010, Zadoc joined forces with manager Dave Brown and grew a team …

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485: ROSALIND Y JACKSON - EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT 1:35:19

1y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

In this episode, Hilliard and actor/filmmaker Dalila Ali Rajah sit down and have an amazing conversation with ROSALIND Y. JACKSON - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCER EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT". We talk about her journey into Hollywood, working her way up through film school, becoming an assistant at Edmonds Ent and working her way up to DOD/Producer, be…

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484: VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN 1:56:41

1+ y ago1:56:41

1:56:41

In this episode, Hilliard & lil bro actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (BlackPanther, The Great Debaters), sit down for a fun interview with VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN. We talk about her amazing journey growing up in the East Coast, writing and filmmaking in college, making her way up on the desk at the Gersh Agency, the love of your first …

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483: THE STAND-UP CYPHER 1:55:27

1+ y ago1:55:27

1:55:27

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast talking with a group of friends who are standup comics: DONALD LACY JR (writer, director, actor, comedian, radio talk show host and activist), JOEL BOYD (Just for Laughs New Faces of Comedy 2018, Drop the Mic, History of Swear Words - writer, actor, producer & director) and KIMBERLY ALLEN (writer on S1 & 2 of K…

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482: "THE COMEDIAN & THE PRODUCER" 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

In this episode, Hilliard was joined by comedian/filmmaker NILES ABSTON and producer/literary manager KALA GUESS... ...we talk about their journeys to Hollywood, the ups-and-downs of struggling in Hollywood and pivoting careers to find your destiny! Niles talks about how he got staffed on the last season of Dave and Kala looks back on how she combi…

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481: KRISTINA THOMAS - WRITER/FILMMAKER 1:33:01

1+ y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, emerging filmmaker Jade Hunter Alexandriia, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/filmmaker KRISTINA THOMAS -- a rising talent in the documentary world, made her mark by winning a contest for $50,000 to direct a compelling TV pilot in New Orleans for MTV/Endemol. Transitioning through roles l…

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480: PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ - EPISODIC DIR 1:55:40

1+ y ago1:55:40

1:55:40

In this episode, Hilliard sat down with busy comedy/drama episodic director PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ (Grand Crew, The Godldbergs, Our Kind of People, Black-ish) and so many more. This amazing writer/author and co-chair of the DGA's African American Steering Committee, went through her amazing career and critical self discoveries like: moving to LA, w…

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479: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 2 1:28:16

1+ y ago1:28:16

1:28:16

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast of conversation with actor/hyphenates KAREEM GRIMES (All American, S.W.A.T.), SHAWN CARTER PETERSON (Pitch Perfect 2, Pretty Freaking Scary), HANSFORD PRINCE (Babylon, Grey's Anatomy) and KIRK BOVILL (Vice, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty)! We have an amazing cypher, covering these artists journeys…

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478: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 1 1:15:35

1+ y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

In this episode, Hilliard sat chopped it up with three amazing black female actor hyphenates: Lanett Tachel (Angie's Cure, Pump), Joni Bovill (Bosch, Better Call Saul) & Aasha Davis (Friday Night Lights, South of Nowhere) -- in a hilarious discussion about their big breaks and what it's like to work in the industry with more than one title under yo…

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477: JEFF BYRD - EXEC PRODUCER - YELLOW JACKETS 1:47:38

1+ y ago1:47:38

1:47:38

In this episode, Hilliard & Exec Producer Tracy Grant sat down with the big homie - JEFF BYRD - who's currently Directing EP on Showtime's Emmy Nominated series YELLOWJACKETS! Jeff tells us his amazing journey starting back in Brooklyn NY, coming up under the Spike Lee camp and lessons learned from back then that he still utilizes on the set today.…

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Newly Discovered Blake Snyder Audio: The Importance of Concept and Idea 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

In this podcast, Blake Snyder talks about the importance of concept, idea generation, how to harness your imagination, and how to write outstanding loglines . The post Newly Discovered Blake Snyder Audio: The Importance of Concept and Idea appeared first on Save the Cat!®.By Blake Snyder Enterprises

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476: PLANS VS GOALS - 2024 1:42:21

1+ y ago1:42:21

1:42:21

Support the show for $1/month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE⁠⁠ In this episode, Hilliard sat down in a fun writers' cypher with Amadou Diallo (Billions), Rah Johnson ((Staff Writer), and Rene Rodriquez-Lopez (Manager of Content BET+). They talk about the differences writers should think about when setting their Plans and Goa…

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