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031 - Do TV Writers Have An Agenda? Jun 01, 2022

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I've heard time and time again that TV Writers and Hollywood have an agenda. In my 26 years of TV writing and showrunning experience, I don't agree.

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030 - To Make It In Hollywood You Have To Sell Your Soul May 25, 2022

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"To make it in Hollywood you have to sell your soul." A lot of people seem to think Hollywood is full of people looking to get ahead by throwing the next person under the bus. This week we discuss the topic of selling one's soul and not in the cool fun branded water kind of way.

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029 - Directing Voice Over Talent May 18, 2022

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How does one direct voice-over talent? In this episode, Michael & Phil discuss the difference between traditional live-action directing and voice-over directing which is typically done in animation.

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028 - A Paper Orchestra: Stage Reading May 11, 2022

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Learn about Michael's new labor of love and a live performance based on writing in his new book coming to LA and other cities in the USA.

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027 - What It's Like To Run A Show May 04, 2022

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Ever wonder what it's like to run a TV Show? In this episode, Michael and Phil discuss the nuances of being a TV Showrunner.

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026 - Phil's First Day In The Writer's Room Apr 27, 2022

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In today's special episode, Phil Hudson is the show's star as we discuss his first real experience in the writer's room. The writer's assistant on Tacoma FD was out for a week, and Phil, our Writer's PA, filled in. If you've ever wanted to know what the job of a TV Writer's Assistant or Writer's Production Assistant is, this episode is for you.

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025 - Q&A with Michael Jamin - Part 3 Apr 20, 2022

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Another round of Q&A with Michael Jamin. To get your questions answered, follow Michael on Instagram and leave your question on the Q&A Tile when it is posted.

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024 - Screenwriting Fallacies Depicted in Film and TV Apr 13, 2022

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There are a lot of misconceptions about what it's like to be a screenwriter, and writers are to blame. This week Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson dive into what it's like and what TV and Film get wrong.

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023 - Creative People Need To Hear this Apr 06, 2022

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You are more than just your writing. In this week's episode, Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson discuss how to grow as a writer and become that professional. We promise this is a good one.

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022 - Changing The Emotional Story Mar 30, 2022

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In this episode, Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson discuss the emotional story: what your story is really about. This is fundamental to young writers so make sure you pay close attention to this one.

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