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Deadline Strike Talk — TV & Film
Deadline Strike Talk

This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the current Hollywood strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2007-2008 brought the entertainment industry to a halt. Now, in 2023, history is repeating itself and Hollywood is once again in the midst of a major labor dispute. Join Billy Ray, Academy Award nominated writer/ director/ showrunner, and Todd Garner, a former studio executive turned producer, as they explore the causes and consequences of the strike.
The duo will chat with writers, producers, and other industry insiders to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the situation. Throughout the strike, Billy and Todd will be bringing you stories and insights from behind the picket lines, uncovering the struggles and experiences of those involved in this pivotal moment in Hollywood history. Tune in to “Deadline Strike Talk” and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the strike, while gaining a deeper understanding of the issues at play. Don’t miss out on this exclusive look at the inner workings of Hollywood during this crucial time.

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Latest Episodes:

Week Twenty Two with guests David Goodman and Chris Keyser Sep 29, 2023

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Billy sits with WGA Neg Comm Co-Chairs David Goodman and Chris Keyser to learn what happened inside the room during the negotiations and what gains were made in the deal struck with the Alliance.

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Week Twenty One with guests David Frum, Mary McNamara, and Peter Savodnik Sep 22, 2023

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Three journalists talk about where the business is going, how we got here, and what Fritz Lang would have thought about Starbucks.

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Week Twenty with guests Peter Aronson and Richard Rushfield Sep 15, 2023

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Two veterans of the business - an exec and a columnist - take Billy through the history of the companies’ decision to chase the Netflix streaming model, and the calamitous results of that choice.

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Week Nineteen with guests Susan Wild and Sherrod Brown Sep 08, 2023

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Two Congressional lions of labor discuss the necessity of unions, and what government's role should be in protecting them.

Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC

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Week Eighteen with guest Jennifer Fox Sep 01, 2023

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Producers don't need an Alliance. They need a UNION. This week's guest, Jennifer Fox, explains why.

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Week Seventeen with guests Paul W. Fleming and Michael Podhorzer Aug 25, 2023

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This week, the General Secretary of British Equity and the former Political Director of the AFLCIO discuss the state of labor globally, and how workers - in America and abroad - are finally reclaiming their power... and thus saving the world.

Theme Song: “Not Your Fool” written and performed by Alexa Villa; courtesy of Sign From The Universe Entertainment, LLC

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Week Sixteen with guests Gale Anne Hurd and Glen Basner Aug 18, 2023

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Two legends join the podcast this week to discuss why the AMPTP should go by a different name.

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Week Fifteen with guests Todd Garner and Frank Correa Aug 11, 2023

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Billy Ray and Todd Garner reteam to learn about “Ethical A.I.,” which may very well stop Hollywood from destroying itself.

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Week Fourteen with guests Lilly Wachowski, Craig Mazin, and Jason Blum Aug 04, 2023

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What happens when you take three famed storytellers and ask them how they'd solve the strikes and heal the business if THEY were AMPTP CEO's? That's Episode 14 of Strike Talk, in which Lilly Wachowski, Craig Mazin, and Jason Blum assume the role of corporate executive as they discuss where our industry is, and where it's going.

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Week Thirteen with guests "Morgan Freeman", "Emma Watson", "Arnold Schwarzenegger", Chris Rock" and "Poe" aka AI Jul 28, 2023

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He's baaaaaaaaaaaack.

AI. Round Two.

But this time he's speaking in the voices of Morgan Freeman, Emma Watson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Chris Rock.

The future is here. And it's scary as hell.

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