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Sept. 24, 2026
Hollywood, Ending. Writing, tuberculosis and how many signed books is enough. John Green, Fault in our Stars, Paper Towns, Turtles All The Way Down.
We have the magnificent John Green on the show. The best-selling author talks about his new book Hollywood, Ending. He tells us why the long gap between novels, turning books into films and whether he enjoys writing. We talk books being turned into toilet paper, his love of soccer and his pursuit of non-fiction. John talks openly about anxiety, imposter syndrome and dealing with fame.
157
Sept. 3, 2026
Deepfakes and documentaries - Showrunner Ben Chanan, The Capture
We talk to British show creator Ben Chanan. The creator of The Capture talks about his transition from documentaries to scripted tv, carrying the idea around in his head for five years and how getting Covid nearly derailed a whole season. We discuss about the spy genesis of the series, British show vs American show creation and the access and experience of documentaries. Ben speaks honestly about his journey from editor to director to show creator and what he learned along the way.
156
Aug. 6, 2026
Take 156 - Showrunner Erica Messer, Criminal Minds Evolution, Party of Five, Alias
We have the excellent Erica Messer on the show. She tells her story of moving from temp to writer, the greats she learned from and how she got to work on some of the most iconic shows of our time. What she learned from being a bartender, the joy of studio lots and how she coped with working on a dark show like Criminal Minds and being a mother. A fun, informative and in-depth chat with someone whose been in some of Hollywood’s most iconic writing rooms.
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July 9, 2026
Take 155 - Executive producer, director Minkie Spiro, All Her Fault, 3 Body Problem, Rat Women
We have the remarkable Minkie Spiro on the show. Heavily Emmy nominated for All Her Fault, she talks about her start in documentaries, the family disapproval of her career choices and what she learned on Holby City. We talk about being pissed on by rats and what that teaches you about life, she uses some great British phrases and we discuss award shows. We talk Downton Abbey, 3 Body Problem and show producing compared to directing. One of our funniest and most brightest episodes with a
154
May 22, 2026
Take 154 - Showrunner and Creator Craig Gerber, Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor
A true fairytale today as we talk to Craig Gerber, creator of Disney princess shows galore. He tells us his fascinating tale of fairies that led him to create Sofia the First while stuck in a traffic jam, the joy of working at Disney and presentation and diversity in writing rooms. He talks about his early career struggles, creating the new Sofia the First: Royal Magic show and what next for his writing career. A heartwarming tale of success in Hollywood articulately told.
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May 14, 2026
Take 153 - Showrunners and Writers Kristin Robinson and Ian Deitchman, It’s Not Like That
We welcome the dynamic writing duo of Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson to the show. We talk about celebrating wins together, the mechanics of a writing pair and their new show It’s Not Like That. They tell us why they have a shared inbox, being mistaken for a couple couple and the changing dynamics of writing rooms. A deep dive into the world of writing partners navigating today’s TV landscape.