Alex Rubens, Returns

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Writer Alex Rubens stops by the bungalow and discusses his shift to working on more animated shows, the intricacies of being a showrunner, wanting to write when he isn't working, and more!

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00:00 - Introduction.
01:41 - Alex slates his name.
05:38 - Dating, therapy and podcasts.
10:03 - Moving to animation since our last interview.
14:42 - How does one become a showrunner.
22:02 - Showrunner duties on Krapopolis.
23:55 - Differences between writing animation and live action.
27:11 - Making corporate decisions as a showrunner.
29:15 - Post production in animation.
31:06 - Writing alongside animators.
33:33 - Rick and Morty interactions and cult phenonemon feedback.
36:38 - The Rick and Morty writer's room.
39:10 - Writing puberty jokes on Big Mouth.
41:51 - Writer interviews.
44:30 - Animation not being WGA.
46:07 - Sourcing writing talent.
47:26 - Working all year.
52:37 - Casting.
55:20 - Avoiding positive feedback as a showrunner.
57:55 - What Alex does to step away.
1:04:34 - Who took a chance on Alex.

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Alex' first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/137

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