3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast

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Ep. 391 - Brian Donovan & Ed Herro - The Sticky Jan 09, 2025

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Host Jonterri Gadson talks with The Sticky creators-showrunners Brian Donovan & Ed Herro (American Housewife, The Neighbors) about their journey to bring the dark comedy caper to the screen, the challenges of shooting on location, the art of pitching, and more.

Ep. 390 - Justin Kuritzkes - Queer/Challengers Dec 18, 2024

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In this episode, host Josephine Green Zhang talks with Queer and Challengers screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes about collaborating with director Luca Guadagnino, the challenges of adaptation, and more.

Ep. 389 - David Scarpa - Gladiator II Dec 05, 2024

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In this episode, host Moon Zappa speaks with screenwriter David Scarpa (Napoleon, All the Money in the World) about Gladiator II, crafting historical epics, the creative challenges of sequels, and more.

Ep. 388 - Sean Baker - Anora Nov 21, 2024

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Host Kristina Woo talks with screenwriter-director Sean Baker (Red Rocket, The Florida Project, Tangerine) about his latest film Anora, the nuts & bolts of indie filmmaking, handling tonal shifts, and more.

Ep. 387 - Debora Cahn – The Diplomat Nov 14, 2024

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In this episode, host Aaron Fullerton speaks with The Diplomat creator-showrunner Debora Cahn about Season Two of Netflix's political drama series, how the show's writers' aim for authenticity, and more.

Ep. 386 - Sanjay Shah – Everybody Still Hates Chris Oct 31, 2024

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On this episode host Jonterri Gadson talks with Everybody Still Hates Chris developer-showrunner Sanjay Shah about how he got the Comedy Central animated series WGA-covered, the creative challenges of live-action vs. animation, his best tips for selling your pitch, and more.

Ep. 385 - WGAW Public Policy Priorities with Laura Blum-Smith Oct 17, 2024

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On this episode, with 2024 elections just a few weeks away, campaign season is in full swing. WGAW Senior Research and Public Policy Director Laura Blum-Smith joins Kristina Woo to talk about WGAW's policy priorities. To learn more about the guild's policy priorities visit https://www.wga.org/public-policy

Ep. 384 - Megan Park - My Old Ass Oct 10, 2024

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Host Josephine Green Zhang talks with filmmaker Megan Park about her latest film, the coming-of age comedy My Old Ass, making the transition from acting to writing and directing, finding her authentic voice, and more.

Ep. 383 - Lauren LeFranc - The Penguin Sep 26, 2024

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Host Jasmyne Peck speaks with The Penguin developer-showrunner Lauren LeFranc about how the Max limited series explores the rise of the Gotham crime lord as a character study, the challenges of staying true to The Batman universe, and more.

Ep. 382 - Union Town: Casting by Teamsters with Allison Jones & Sherry Thomas Sep 19, 2024

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Back by popular demand, we have members of the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 —this time from the Casting Department.

Teamsters Local 399 and their New York counterparts in Teamsters Local 817 began contract negotiating with the studios on August 26th for Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors, and newly organized Casting Assistants. Host and WGAW member Andra Whipple sits down with two iconic Casting Directors and Teamster negotiating committee members Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas to discuss some of the challenges they are up against.

Learn more about the Casting Directors campaign and how you can support them in their campaign toolkit.

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