Inspirational Speaker, Hollywood Filmmaker, (Disney, Dreamworks, Netflix), husband and father of four, delivers a high energy, motivating podcast that is not only jam packed with practical tools for success, but also has a depth of finding meaning and fulfillment in all aspects of life!! His sincere and down to earth perspective is refreshingly relatable for anyone who truly wants a LIFE OF AWESOME!!
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Writers' Room Pros is hosted by showrunner Jeff Schechter, Emmy®, WGA, and WGC award-nominated writer and Gemini award-winning producer. Join Jeff each week for conversations with successful television and film professionals as they discuss their work and their approach to finding and developing stories. The WritersRoom Pros podcast is brought to you by Showrunner Industries Inc., the developer of WritersRoom Pro®, the only TV and film development platform designed by a professional showrunn ...
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Practical tools to LIVING your DREAM LIFE! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Approach to storytelling, importance of emotional imagery and much more with writer and producer Álvaro Rodríguez
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52:30On this episode, writer and producer Álvaro Rodríguez joins to take us through his journey to Hollywood. In the conversation, he and Jeff discuss their approach to storytelling, the power of emotional imagery, the current climate in writers room and much more. --- WritersRoom Pros is hosted by showrunner Jeff Schechter, Emmy®, WGA, and WGC award-no…
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Director Todd Holland on being discovered by Steven Spielberg, working on 'Malcolm in the Middle' and using emotional imagery to develop his storytelling
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58:00Whether you're traveling or staying home, we hope you enjoy a new episode of the show heading into this Memorial Day Weekend. Emmy-award winning director Todd Holland joins Jeff to take us through his Hollywood journey; including being discovered by Steven Spielberg, working on 'Malcolm in the Middle' and the 'Larry Sanders Show' and how he develop…
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Richard Lawson on making sacrifices to land acting gigs, the importance of all roles, the working relationship between actors and writers and much more
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57:04Richard Lawson joins the show to take us through some noteworthy moments in his career including flying overseas for an audition, collaborating with directors/showrunners and much more in our newest episode. --- WritersRoom Pros is hosted by showrunner Jeff Schechter, Emmy®, WGA, and WGC award-nominated writer and Gemini award-winning producer. Joi…
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Dreamworks director and producer Saul Blinkoff on Fulfilling his Hollywood dream, animation vs. live action storytelling and much more
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53:35Dreamworks director and producer Saul Blinkoff joins the show to discuss how he fulfilled his Hollywood dream, the magic of animation vs. live action storytelling and much more! --- WritersRoom Pros is hosted by showrunner Jeff Schechter, Emmy®, WGA, and WGC award-nominated writer and Gemini award-winning producer. Join Jeff each week for conversat…
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The evolution of Batman, the challenge of storytelling in graphics novels and more with former DC Comics manager Jordan B. Gorfinkel
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42:46Graphic novelist Jordan B. Gorfinkel joins the show. As a former DC Comics manager of the Batman franchise, he and Jeff Schechter discuss the evolution of the superhero throughout the years, creating a pathway for new writers, why he finds graphic novels as the hardest form of storytelling and much more. --- WritersRoom Pros is hosted by showrunner…
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Award-winning composer Kurt Farquhar shares his keys to Hollywood success, his musical inspirations, and how to tell stories through music.
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57:23Seven-time BMI award winner Kurt Farquhar drops by the studio! Kurt's works range from King of Queens to Black Lightning and many more. In this episode, Kurt details how he juggles his enormous workload, why he's been so successful, the music that inspired his career, and how connecting with scripts elevates the quality of storytelling through musi…
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Broadway Star and first Asian to win a Tony Award for MISS SAIGON and singing voice of Disney’s MULAN & JASMINE shares stories and inspiration to her groundbreaking success! Check out Lea's upcoming tour schedule: https://leasalonga.com/calendar Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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'Halo' showrunner Steven Kane on producing a huge franchise, being honored by the Navy, his take on small vs. big budgets productions and how COVID-19 impacted viewing habits
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51:06Steven Kane, showrunner of the new Halo series, drops by the studio for a chat! Steven shares with us what it's like to develop content for such a huge franchise with such a passionate following, how COVID-19 changed viewing habits and how his experience working with the Navy for The Last Ship helped him with Halo. --- WritersRoom Pros is hosted by…
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Director of 'The Gilded Age' Salli Richardson-Whitfield on the responsibilities of being a director as a black woman, working on period pieces and transitioning to the director's chair
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48:48Director and Executive Producer of The Gilded Age Salli Richardson-Whitfield joins Jeff in our newest episode. Listen inside as she details her transformation from long-time actress to director. Also included: Salli's sense of responsibility as a black female director, details behind the production of The Gilded Age and much more! --- WritersRoom P…
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'The Expanse' Showrunner Naren Shankar on the challenges of writing Sci-Fi, Science Fiction Book Club Membership and how 9/11 forced him to be creative on the spot
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42:55Naren Shankar, Showrunner of The Expanse joins the WritersRoom Pros Podcast in our newest episode. Listen to hear Naren detail his journey in storytelling including his time on Star Trek: The Next Generation and UC: Undercover. As former members of the Science Fiction Book Club, he and host Jeff Schechter discuss the challenges of science fiction w…
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'Shining Vale' Co-Creator Jeff Astrof on Blending Horror & Comedy, Casting Courteney Cox and Missed Opportunities on 'Friends'
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47:47In our debut episode of the WritersRoom Pros Podcast, Shining Vale Co-Creator Jeff Astrof drops by to detail his experiences in storytelling. Astrof takes us behind the scenes in the creation of his new STARZ series, explains the challenges of blending horror and comedy and tell us some jokes he wished made the final cut during his time working on …
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MILLIONAIRE MUSIC MOGUL overcomes incredible adversity in order to TRANSFORM HIS LIFE and the WORLD around him! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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WritersRoom Pros is hosted by showrunner Jeff Schechter, Emmy®, WGA, and WGC award-nominated writer and Gemini award-winning producer. Join Jeff each week for conversations with television and film professionals as they discuss their work and their approach to finding and developing stories. Jeff’s guests include: Jeff Astrof, Showrunner and Co-Cre…
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Turn YOUR RELATIONSHIPS into the GREATEST LOVES OF YOUR LIFE! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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STEVE SCHWARTZ: PASSION, PURPOSE & PERSEVERANCE!
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44:40Art of Tea’s CEO, FOUNDER & MASTER BLENDER shares his recipe for turning his CORE VALUES into a CULINARY MASTERPIECE! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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COMEDIAN, AUTHOR & YouTube SENSATION with 1 BILLION views, shares LIFE WISDOM on RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTHOOD & more! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Discover the tools to build SELF-RESPECT and improve SELF-ESTEEM! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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BEST OF 2021: THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
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1:01:42SEASON ONE highlights to INSPIRE & EMPOWER you to LIVE YOUR most AWESOME LIFE! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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The holiday classic film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE gives us powerful lessons to embrace our own unique opportunities to find meaning! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Learn the tools to elevate and strengthen your relationships while becoming more grateful! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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LIFE COACH of the STARS & best-selling AUTHOR shares the powerful MINDSET to empower us for GREATNESS! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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ALAN MENKEN: A DISNEY LEGACY IN SONG!
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1:08:00Inspirational stories behind the music of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, ALADDIN, POCAHONTAS and many more! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Becoming the LEADER you always wanted to FOLLOW! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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GEORGE FOREMAN: FROM GUTTER TO GLORY TO GRILL!
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48:54Two-Time HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD shares the secret to RE-INVENTING YOURSELF & creating YOUR own destiny! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Taking control of our time to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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From David Puddy on SEINFELD to Kronk in THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE, hear how Patrick navigated Hollywood to find his unique voice! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Former Philadelphia 76ers owner, motivational speaker & New York Times bestselling author shares wisdom to help us achieve the true essence of happiness! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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How to turn our obsession with others into motivation for ourselves! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Turning our DREAMS into REALITY from a songwriting legend! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Inspiring voice of THE LITTLE MERMAID shares her incredible journey from the small stage to the big screen! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Empowering perspective to achieving your purpose! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Rabbi Binny Freedman/:Survivor of a deadly terrorist attack! (May be too intense for young children) Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Empathy: Why it matters and how to become it! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Understanding the true importance of a mentor! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Learn the true value of friendship! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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The voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and over 400 animated characters! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Going from good to great! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Turning the ordinary into extraordinary! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Transforming flaws into strengths! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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When people tell you dreams don’t come true…tell them about Rudy! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Essential mindset to overcome all of life’s failures! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Motivating tools to help bring our highest goals within reach! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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Empowering approach to help clarify living with purpose! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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In his Premiere episode, Saul shares a powerful perspective to effectively realize personal growth! Support the showBy Saul Blinkoff
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