Creative Principles

Ep685 - Caleb Walker, 16-Year-Old Filmmaker ‘Attribute of the Strong’

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb Walker is a 16-year-old high school student and filmmaker. Over a year ago, he wrote, directed, and produced his first short film, ATTRIBUTE OF ...

Ep684 - Chandler Baker, Screenwriter and Novelist ‘Oh. What. Fun.’

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chandler Baker is a New York Times bestselling novelist turned screenwriter, showrunner, and producer. Her first feature film, OH. WHAT. FUN. premiere...

Ep683 - Jason Fuchs Returns, Co-creator, EP & Co-Showrunner ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Fuchs is the writer, co-creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner of HBO Max's IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. The series serves as a prequel to the ...

Ep682 - Becca Topol, Co-Producer & Story Editor ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becca Topol is co-producer and story editor of MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS, which follows the adventures of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, an...

Ep681 - Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, Creators ‘Black Rabbit’

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Baylin and Kate Susman are a successful husband-and-wife creative duo and the co-founders of the production company Youngblood Pictures. Baylin i...

Ep680 - Michael Shannon, Actor ‘Death by Lightning’ & ‘The Shape of Water’

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Shannon is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony Award-nominated actor with a distinguished career in film, television, and theater. ...

Ep679 - Nora Garrett, Writer ‘After the Hunt’

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nora Garrett is a writer and actress. She is a 2024 honoree of Variety’s annual “10 Screenwriters to Watch” issue and was recently staffed on Ed...

Ep678 - Derek Kolstad, Creator ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ and the John Wick Franchise

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Kolstad is a screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the global blockbuster JOHN WICK franchise and the writer of its first three...

Ep677 - John-Michael Powell, Filmmaker ‘Violent Ends’

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John-Michael Powell is an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and co-founder of Midnight Road Entertainment. His latest feature, VIOLENT ENDS, will be rele...

Ep676 - Bekah Brinkmeier, Author & Self Publishing Coach at AutoCrit

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bekah Brinkmeier is a USA Today bestselling author and ghostwriter behind more than 85 novels. When she’s not deep in a draft, she’s teaching at A...

Ep675 - David Weiner Returns, Director ‘In Search of Darkness: 1995–1999’

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David is the director, writer and producer of the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS trilogy for CreatorVC, which debuted in 2019 as a critically acclaimed four-an...

Ep674 - Marcus Kliewer, Author ‘We Used to Live Here’ & ‘The Caretaker’

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Kliewer is a writer and stop-motion animator. His debut novel WE USED TO LIVE HERE began life as a serialized short story on Reddit. Film right...

Ep673 - Ilona Six, Film Business Strategist & Film Producer ‘The Human Centipede’

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ilona Six is an independent film producer best known for producing and selling THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE trilogy. A cult horror classic that became a worldw...

Ep672 - Aziz Ansari, Writer & Director ‘Good Fortune’

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aziz Ansari is an award-winning writer, director, producer, actor, and stand-up comedian. This fall, Ansari makes his feature film directorial debut w...

Ep671 - Will Tracy, Writer ‘Bugonia,’ ‘The Menu’ & ‘Succession’

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Tracy is an Emmy-winning writer and producer. He wrote the screenplay for BUGONIA, the latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma S...

Ep670 - David DiGilio, Showrunner ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David DiGilio is the writer, showrunner, and executive producer of Amazon’s hit series THE TERMINAL LIST, starring Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, and Ta...

Ep669 - Craig Davidson (Nick Cutter), Author ‘The Troop,’ ‘The Deep’ & ‘The Queen’

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Davidson has published five books of literary fiction, including RUST AND BONE, which was the inspiration for a Golden Globe–nominated feature...

Ep668 - Best of Horror with James DeMonaco, Drew Hancock, Bruce Campbell, Sam Lansky & Philip Gelatt

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s almost Halloween! To celebrate, we've curated a compilation of the best moments from our interviews with the masters of horror. First, we have...

Ep667 - Seth Reiss, Writer ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ & ‘The Menu’

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy-nominated writer Seth Reiss made his feature film debut with Mark Mylod’s THE MENU in 2022, which he co-wrote and executive produced with Will ...

Ep666 - Brad Ingelsby, Writer ‘Task,’ ‘Mare of Easttown’ & ‘The Lost Bus’

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Ingelsby is an EMMY AWARD-NOMINATED writer, producer, and creator. He gained widespread acclaim as the creator, writer, and executive producer of...

Ep665 - Abigail Rubenstein, Managing Editor of ‘Morning Brew”

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abigail Rubenstein has over a decade of experience writing and editing. She got her start at Law360, a news service for business lawyers. Abby also ...

Ep664 - David Gelb, Director & Producer ‘Chef's Table’ & ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Gelb is an award-winning director and producer. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed documentary JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, which ...

Ep663 - Gary Oldman, Actor ‘Slow Horses’ & ‘Darkest Hour’

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a career spanning over 25 years, Gary Oldman is one of the most respected and recognized actors of his generation. He has earned critical acclaim...

Ep662 - Nate Bargatze, Comedian & Writer ‘Your Friend, Nate Bargatze’ & ‘The Breadwinner’

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian known for his clean, family-friendly humor and deadpan delivery. He gained popularity through appearances on late...

Ep661 - Tony Tost, Writer ‘Americana,’ ‘Poker Face’ & ‘Longmire’

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Tost is the showrunner of season two of Poker Face. His first feature film as a writer-director -- the modern-day western crime film Americana st...

Ep660 - John McKeever, Showrunner Shane Gillis Comedy, ‘Tires’

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John McKeever is a versatile writer, actor, and director with a diverse portfolio spanning television, stand-up, and digital media. His writing credit...

Ep659 - Jeremy Saulnier, Director ‘Rebel Ridge,’ ‘Blue Ruin’ & ‘Green Room’

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Saulnier is best known for his low-budget revenge thriller BLUE RUIN, which he wrote, directed, and cinematographed. He followed up with GREEN ...

Ep658 - Jeffrey Doe, Director ‘Wick Is Pain’

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Doe is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker whose work has premiered at Sundance, Cannes, and Telluride. Starting his career as an editor of MTV Award-...

Ep657 - Kristina Stanley, Author and CEO of Fictionary

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristina Stanley is the bestselling author of SECRETS TO OUTLINING A NOVEL, SECRETS TO EDITING SUCCESS, and SECRETS TO WRITING A SERIES, as well as th...

Ep656 - Julie Christeas, Founder & CEO of Tandem Pictures

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Christeas is the founder and CEO of Tandem Pictures. Her recent films include NUKED, a comedy starring Justin Bartha and Anna Camp, and BLACK BE...

Ep655 - James DeMonaco, Writer ‘The Home,’ ‘The Purge,' 'The Purge: Anarchy' & 'The Purge: Election Year'

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James DeMonaco is the writer and director of the feature films THE PURGE, THE PURGE: ANARCHY, and THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR, as well as co-founder of t...

Ep654 - Sam Lansky, Writer ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Lansky is making his feature film screenwriting debut with Sony's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. This highly anticipated new installment of the ...

Ep653 - Jason Isaac, Actor ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘The Patriot’ & ‘The White Lotus’

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Widely recognized for his roles as Lucius Malfoy in the HARRY POTTER film series, Jason Issac’s extensive career includes various film and televisio...

Ep652 - Tony McNamara, Writer ‘Poor Things,’ ‘The Favourite’ & ‘The Roses’

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony McNamara is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright, whose most recent film, POOR THINGS, earned his second Academy Award nominati...

Ep651 - Stephen Murphy, Cinematographer ‘Say Nothing,’ ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ & ‘Atlanta’

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Murphy is a cinematographer known for his work on MR. & MRS. SMITH, ATLANTA, and HEART EYES. In 2025, Murphy received a BAFTA TV Craft nomina...

Ep650 - Director Matt Tyranuer & Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, on ‘NOBU’

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Tyrnauer is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose acclaimed works include the Oscar-shortlisted VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR, STUDIO 54, an...

Ep649 - Shannon Lewis, Choreographer ‘Just In Time’

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Lewis is making her Broadway debut as choreographer for the musical JUST IN TIME. The show stars Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Dar...

Ep648 - David Koepp, Screenwriter ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Koepp is a highly successful screenwriter best known for his work on some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. With a career spanning decades, h...

Ep647 - Justin Spitzer & Eric Ledgin, Co-creators ‘St. Denis Medical’

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Spitzer is a co-creator and executive producer of ST. DENIS MEDICAL. Prior to that, he created and ran NBC comedies SUPERSTORE and AMERICAN AUT...

Ep646 - Peter Craig, Writer ‘Dope Thief,’ ‘The Batman’ & ‘Gladiator II’

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Craig is behind some of the biggest box office successes of the past decade writing screenplays for such hits as THE TOWN, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOC...

Ep645 - Luke Cormack, Cinematographer ‘David Blaine Do Not Attempt’

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Cormack is a skilled GSS, Shotover, U-Crane Arm, Aerial, and Phantom operator, and is at home shooting underwater, in the air, long lens, macro, ...

Ep644 - Aaron B. Koontz, Creator and Co-Showrunner ‘Revival’

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron B. Koontz is a filmmaker, writer, and founder/CEO of Paper Street Pictures, a leading force in independent genre cinema. He has directed CAMERA ...

Ep643 - Kim Rosenstock & Elizabeth Meriwether, Creators & Showrunners ‘Dying for Sex’

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Rosenstock is an Emmy and WGA-nominated TV writer, producer, and playwright, best known for shows like NEW GIRL and ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, ...

Ep642 - Dan Povenmire & Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, Creators ‘Phineas and Ferb’

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, the creative minds behind the beloved animated series PHINEAS AND FERB, are back as co-creators and executive p...

Ep641 - Seth Meyers & Alex Baze, on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He is currently the host of NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, w...

Ep640 - Charlie Brooker, Creator and Screenwriter ‘Black Mirror’

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy and PGA award-winning screenwriter and producer Charlie Brooker created the critically acclaimed anthology series BLACK MIRROR. The highly antici...

Ep639 - Paul Giamatti, Actor ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘The Holdovers’ & ‘Sideways’

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor best known for films like AMERICAN SPLENDOR, SIDEWAYS, and THE HOLDOVERS. Most recently, he appeared on Episod...

Ep638 - Anna Camp, Actress ‘You,’ ‘Pitch Perfect’ & ‘The Help’

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Camp is an actress best known for her role as the unforgettable Aubrey Posen in the PITCH PERFECT film series. She has built an impressive resume...

Ep637 - Todd Harthan, Producer & Showrunner ‘High Potential’

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Harthan is currently the executive producer and showrunner on ABC’s HIGH POTENTIAL. In recent years, he has been executive producer on the Disn...

Ep636 - Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson, Creators-Showrunners-Executive Producers ‘Yellowjackets’

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson are the creators, showrunners, writers, and executive producers of the hit Showtime drama series, YELLOWJACKETS. YEL...

Ep635 - Freddy Macdonald, Director-Writer-Editor ‘Sew Torn’

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freddy Macdonald is a Student Academy Award winner and the youngest Directing Fellow ever accepted to the AFI Conservatory. Freddy’s AFI admission f...

Ep634 - Jonathan Tropper Returns, Creator of ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Tropper is an American novelist, screenwriter, and producer. He is the internationally best-selling author of six novels that have been trans...

Ep633 - Luke Barnett, Writer-Director-Actor ‘The Crossing Over Express’

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Barnett is an actor, writer, and filmmaker. On the acting front, Luke recently wrapped season 5 of AppleTV+'s critically acclaimed sci-fi drama F...

Ep632 - Jon Shaivitz, Co-Founder of ‘Pitcheroo’

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Shaivitz is an LA-based writer and director. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2009, he's earned recognition in prestigious competitions such as the ...

Ep631 - Lang Fisher & Tracey Wigfield, Co-Creators ‘The Four Seasons’

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield are the dynamic duo behind the highly anticipated Netflix comedy series THE FOUR SEASONS, a show they co-created with ...

Ep630 - Katie Robbins & Sarah Sutherland, Showrunners ‘Good American Family’

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland are the showrunners of Hulu's highly anticipated limited series, GOOD AMERICAN FAMILY, starring Ellen Pompeo and Ma...

Ep629 - Dan Berk & Robert Olsen, Directors Jack Quaid Film ‘Novocaine’

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NYU roommates Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, established a working partnership through their love for genre films. Their filmography includes the thriller...

Ep628 - Ian Seabrook, Underwater Director of Photography ‘Last Breath’

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Seabrook is a highly acclaimed Director of Photography, celebrated for his mastery of underwater cinematography. His recent work includes lensing ...

Ep627 - Andy Bobrow & Guy Goldstein on Ethically Using AI as a Screenwriter

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Bobrow is a seasoned TV comedy writer with over two decades of experience on hit network shows like MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, COMMUNITY, and BROOKLY...

Ep626 - David Carson, Author & Creator of Dumbify

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Carson is a counter-intuitive thinker and creative problem-solver with a knack for uncovering genius where others see nonsense. Known for transf...

Ep625 - Mark Dent, Writer & Editor at The Hustle

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Dent is a senior writer and editor at The Hustle, where he writes feature stories about business and the economy. Mark's work has also appeared i...

Ep624 - Dito Montiel, Director ‘Riff Raff’

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dito Montiel went from punk rocker to briefly a boxer, then a Versace/Calvin Klein model. His band Gutterboy signed a record deal with Geffen, followe...

Ep623 - Nikki Toscano, Showrunner ‘Long Bright River’

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Toscano is a showrunner, executive producer, and director. She co-created and runs Peacock's LONG BRIGHT RIVER starring Amanda Seyfried, and was...

Ep622 - J.J. Bailey and Jake Coburn, Showrunners ‘The Hunting Party’

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J.J. Bailey is the creator, executive producer and co-showrunner on the NBC drama THE HUNTING PARTY. Since 2017, he has developed several projects wit...

Ep621 - Ike Barinholtz & David Stassen, Creators Netflix’s 'Running Point'

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ike Barinholtz is an acclaimed comedic actor, writer, and producer. He's known for his work on shows like THE MINDY PROJECT, NEIGHBORS, BLOCKERS, and ...

Ep620 - Pietro Schito, Animation Writer & Producer 'Thingdom,' 'The Piano' & 'Inzomnia'

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pietro Schito is an animation screenwriter and producer who turns ideas into animated adventures and helps development teams unravel their story probl...

Ep619 - Martin Campbell, Director ‘Casino Royale,’ ‘GoldenEye’ & ‘Cleaner’

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Campbell is a filmmaker known for directing two acclaimed James Bond films, GOLDENEYE and CASINO ROYALE. He gained recognition in British telev...

Ep618 - Andrew Buss, Journalist & Author ‘I Am McLovin’

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Buss has carved out a niche for himself as a pop culture expert, with a heavy emphasis on comedy. He has written for publications like Vanity F...

Ep617 - Lol Crawley, Cinematographer 'The Brutalist,' 'White Noise,' & 'Vox Lux'

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lol Crawley is a cinematographer known for his work on films such as THE BRUTALIST, WHITE NOISE, and 45 YEARS; and he is particularly recognized for h...

Ep616 - Jarin Blaschke, Cinematographer ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘The Lighthouse’ & ‘The Witch’

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jarin Blaschke is an acclaimed cinematographer best known for his work with director Robert Eggers. His striking, atmospheric visuals define films lik...

Ep615 - Philip Gelatt, Director ‘First Word on Horror’

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Gelatt is a writer, director, and producer best known for his contribution to Netflix’s animated anthology LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS. His most re...

Ep614 - Drew Hancock, Writer & Director ‘Companion’

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Hancock's debut feature film, COMPANION, a dark and twisted tale of romance gone awry, stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid and marks Hancock's r...

Ep613 - Morgan Neville, Director ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Neville is an acclaimed director and producer, known for his award-winning documentaries. His film WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? remains one of the...

Ep612 - Kate Gersten, Writer ‘The Last Showgirl,’ ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ & ‘The Good Place’

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gersten is best known for her work on the Golden Globe winning series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE and the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated comedy THE GOO...

Ep611 - Michelle Nader, Showrunner ‘Shifting Gears’ & ‘Deli Boys’

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Nader is a veteran showrunner, writer, and executive producer known for her work in comedy. She serves as showrunner and executive producer o...

Ep610 - Pat Casey & Josh Miller, Screenwriters ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Franchise

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Casey and Josh Miller first met in junior high detention in Minnesota, forming a creative partnership that began with a local late-night cable var...

Ep609 - Jordan Weiss, Writer ‘Sweethearts,’ ‘Harley Quinn’ & ‘Dollface’

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Weiss is the writer behind Hulu’s hit series DOLLFACE, a comedy about female friendships starring Kat Dennings, Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell, a...

Ep608 - Morgan Sackett, Producer ‘A Man on the Inside,’ ‘The Good Place’ & ‘Parks and Recreation’

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Sackett is an accomplished television and film producer known for his work on critically acclaimed and beloved comedies such as PARKS AND RECRE...

Ep607 - Bruce Campbell, Actor ‘HYSTERIA!,’ ‘The Evil Dead’ & ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Campbell is an actor and producer widely celebrated for his role as Ash Williams in the cult-classic EVIL DEAD film series and the hit TV show A...

Ep606 - Blake Crouch, Novelist & Screenwriter ‘Dark Matter,’ ‘Recursion’ & ‘Upgrade’

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blake is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of a dozen novels, most recently, DARK MATTER, RECURSION, and UPGRADE, for which he...

Ep605 - Halina Reijn, Writer and Director ‘Babygirl’ & ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Halina Reijn is a writer, director, and actress known for her debut feature INSTINCT and the Gen-Z horror-comedy BODIES BODIES BODIES (A24), which ear...

Ep604 - J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, Showrunners ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay have been writing together for nearly 25 years, collaborating on over 20 screenplays, including STAR TREK BEYOND for J.J. A...

Ep603 - James Mangold, Filmmaker ‘A Complete Unknown’ & ‘Logan’

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mangold is an Oscar-nominated writer-director known for film like GIRL INTERRUPTED, WALK THE LINE, LOGAN, COP LAND, and FORD V FERRARI — the l...

Ep602 - Jon Spaihts, Screenwriter ‘Dune: Part One’ & ‘Dune: Part Two’

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Spaihts is a screenwriter known for his work in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. He gained visibility with his script for PROMETHEUS, a prequel to t...

Ep601 - Jack Huston, Writer and Director ‘Day of the Fight’

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Huston has established himself as a versatile talent in film, television, and theater, excelling both in front of and behind the camera. He’s b...

Ep600 - Duncan Wardle, Author ‘The Imagination Emporium’

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Duncan and his team helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks to innovate, creat...

Ep599 - Laura Eason, Writer ‘Three Women’ & ‘House of Cards’

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Eason is a producer, screenwriter, and playwright. She most recently served as showrunner and executive producer of the new STARZ drama series T...

Ep598 - Colin Jeffery, Chief Creative Officer at Doner and Wolfgang

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Jeffrey is the Chief Creative Officer of Doner and Co-Founder of Wolfgang. Under his leadership, Doner was named an Ad Age A-List Standout Agenc...

Ep597 - Michael Costigan, Producer 'Based on a True Story' & 'Brokeback Mountain'

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Costigan is a film and television producer based in Los Angeles. He is a partner at Aggregate Films, a production company he founded with Jaso...

Ep596 - Sean McBride, Chief Creative Officer Arnold Worldwide

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean McBride is the Chief Creative Officer of Arnold Worldwide, a globally recognized creative agency. He is the creative guru behind our favorite pro...

Ep595 - Mark Sanderson, Screenwriter & Author ‘A Screenwriter's Journey to Success’

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Sanderson is a screenwriter, author, script consultant, and lecturer. His career spans sketch comedy, writing for MTV, and over two dozen screenw...

Ep594 - Joshua Zetumer, Writer ‘RoboCop,’ ‘Patriots Day’ & ‘Say Nothing’

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Zetumer serves as the showrunner, executive producer, and head writer of FX’s SAY NOTHING, an adaptation of the New York Times best-selling a...

Ep593 - Ellie Lloyd, Executive Creative Director at GLOW Marketing Agency

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie leads the creative team at GLOW, working with high-profile entertainment clients such as Warner Brothers, HBO Max, Paramount+, Showtime, NBA, Th...

Ep592 - Alison Schapker, Creator ‘Dune: Prophecy’

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"We wrote spec scripts. We sat in a Borders bookstore with an out-of-date agent directory and wrote query letters," says Alison Schapker, remembering ...

Ep591 - Douglas Vigliotti, Author ‘Aristotle for Novelists’

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Vigliotti is the author of four books, including ARISTOTLE FOR NOVELISTS and TOM COLLINS: A ‘SLIGHTLY CROOKED’ NOVEL. In his latest book,...

Ep590 - Director Dallas Jenkins & Actor Pete Holmes on ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas Jenkins is the creator, producer, director, and writer of the international hit series THE CHOSEN. He launched his career producing the indepen...

Ep589 - Dean Devlin & Jonathan Glassner, Creators of ‘The Ark’

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Devlin has produced and co-written some of the most successful feature films of all time: INDEPENDENCE DAY, STARGATE, and GODZILLA which collecti...

Ep588 - Craig Zobel, Director ‘The Penguin,’ ‘The Hunt,’ ‘Westworld’ & ‘The Leftovers’

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I was really into THE BATMAN,” says Zobel. “So much so that I had reached out to him after I'd seen it. I had happened to have been on an email...

Ep587 - Manuel Garcia Rulfo, Actor ‘The Lincoln Lawyer' & ‘Jurassic World 4’

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars in the Netflix series THE LINCOLN LAWYER. He will next be seen starring as the title character in PEDRO PARAMO, the director...

Ep586 - Ted Humphrey, Writer & Producer ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ & ‘The Good Wife’

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Humphrey is an accomplished writer, producer, director, and showrunner. He’s earned acclaim for his work as a producer on the CBS hit show THE G...