Write Who You Know

Episode 40 - Evan Waite

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:47:45 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with our buddy, writer-king and Fairfax cohort, Evan Waite! Evan has written on shows like The President Show, Fairfax, Sunny Side, Three Busy Debras and FAMILY GUY!! Evan was a teacher in Chine before he started writing for The Onion in New York before moving to LA to pursue a career in professional screenwriting. On top of all of this, he has a new book coming out called LIFE WANTS YOU DEAD! He is such a badass, and you'll really want to hear his insight into networking on this spectacular episode of Write Who You Know! #FamilyGuy #TheOnion #Fairfax #LifeWantsYouDead #WGA.

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Episode 39 - Zack Bornstein

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:02:09 GMT

I'm back baby! On an all new episode of WRITE WHO YOU KNOW, I sit down with writer, comedian, Twitter legend, and killer segment director ZACK BORNSTEIN. Zack created TRIP TANK and has written on shows like SHRINKING and SNL. Zack takes us from his emotionally exhausting childhood getting kicked out of schools and camps to making videos on Twitter before ultimately being discovered by Jimmy Kimmel. This is one amazing episode you don't want to miss. #WGA #Shrinking #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #TripTank

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Episode 38 - Simon Racioppa

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:05:38 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with the one and only Simon Racioppa! Simon is currently the showrunner of Amazon Prime Video's hit adult animated series, INVINCIBLE as well as one of the masterminds behind Amazon's animated series, THE BOYS: DIABOLICAL. Simon takes us through his first gigs up in Canada, working his way up in TV as a writer before making the trek out to Los Angeles and getting representation. In the time since, Simon's worked on amazing shows like DARK CRYSTAL, DONKEY KONG COUNTRY, and TEEN TITANS GO! Those are just a few! His IMDB is off the charts! #THEBOYS #INVINCIBLE #DARKCRYSTAL #DONKEYKONG #NINTENDO #TEENTITANSGO #WGA #IATSE

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Episode 37 - Adam Sztykiel

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:25:42 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my old boss, way-too-good-looking-writer dude, Adam Sztykiel! In TV, Adam is the creator of Undateable, and has sold countless pilots. In features, Adam has written movies like PROJECT X, RAMPAGE, MADE OF HONOR, DUE DATE and most recently, BLACK ADAM For DC. Yes, you read that right -- dude is a beast! Adam regales us with tales of working with Todd Phillips, pitching Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and the fun of making PROJECT X. Adam is gearing up to direct a feature he wrote with his wife, titled LET'S HAVE KIDS for MRC in 2024. One of my favorite dudes, one of my favorite writers, one of the funniest and sweet dudes I know! Check out this episode, dingus! #WGA #DueDate #BlackAdam #DC #Rampage #ProjectX #MadeofHonor #Undateable

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Episode 36 - Sean Cochran

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:35:15 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my buddy and REVENGE cohort, Sean Cochran! Sean has written on multiple seasons of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, and worked on countless shows in various production capacties, like GOOD CHRISTIAN BITCHES, MERCY, and LIPSTICK JUNGLE. Sean takes us through his journey from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City and back to LA to pursue a screenwriting career. In a town of phonies and fakes, Sean is as real as it gets, was instrumental in marching for the WGA strike, and this episode with him is a breath of fresh air! Check it out! #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #Revenge #GCB #WGA

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Episode 35 - Heather Flanders

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:28:14 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my Undateable co-worker, Diptyque freak, and super funny writer buddy, Heather Flanders aka Flando! Heather is hysterical. She's written on shows like THE MICK, KEVIN CAN WAIT, iCARLY, MIXED-ISH, THE COOL KIDS and BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE. Over the years, she's developed shows all over town, most recently at Netflix. Heather takes us all the way back to her childhood in Rhode Island, putting up plays at Theatre Camp, writing poetry, and finally making the trek out to LA and finding her path to the Writers' Room. This is a killer episode you don't want to miss! #WGA #Mixedish #KevinCanWait #iCarly #TheCoolKids #BlueMountainState

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Episode 34 - Nikki Toscano

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:00:54 GMT

On an all new Write Who You Know, I sit down with my friend and badass writer/EP/showrunner and , Nikki Toscano! She's written on shows like REVENGE, DETROIT 187, 24: LEGACY, BATES MOTEL and showran Amazon Prime Video's HUNTERS, as well as AMERICAN GIGOLO and THE OFFER on Paramount+. We talk Writers' Rooms dos and don'ts, our love of Paramount studio guys and when to hang up the phone (after you get a yes.) This is one AWESOME episode you don't want to miss. #Revenge #TheOffer #Hunters #24Legacy #24 #BatesMotel #WGA #writertwitter

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Episode 33 - Mike Hobert

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:30:32 GMT

On this searing hot episode of Write Who You Know, we have a DEAL! The WGA is *tentatively* back in business with the AMPTP. More importantly, we have longtime friend and hilarious writer Mike Hobert in the building! Mike has written on shows like UNDATEABLE, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE, LIVING BIBLICALLY, iCARLY, HAPPY TOGETHER, and THE REALLY LOUD HOUSE. We get into his journey from acting in NY and sleeping on couches to selling network pilots and staffing on a handful of great shows. Strap in and listen good! #WGA #iCarly #AmericanHousewife #LivingBiblically #Undateable #SpinCity #LonnieonScrubs #Scrubs

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Episode 32 - Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:30:06 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with a killer writing team who are responsible for some of the freshest takes on BIG IP-movies of the past few years: Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit! (Full disclosh: I went to Oakwood High School with Benji, so there's that.) Dan and Benji have written on shows like 1600 PENN and EP'd/co-showran KOALA MAN on Hulu. On the feature side, they've written movies like DETECTIVE PIKACHU, ADDAM'S FAMILY 2, AND TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM!!! And to top it off, they have an awesome overall deal with 20th Century Fox/Disney to create original movies and TV shows (like the forthcoming FIGMENT movie, with Seth Rogen's Point Grey producing). Strap in, and listen up. These guys are great, and this is one incredible episode you don't want to miss! #WGA #fyp #TMNT #AddamsFamily #DetectivePikachu #pokemon #NinjaTurtles #Figment #Disney #TurtleTime #MutantMayhem #hollywood #writing #writertwitter

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Episode 31 - Dave Chernin

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:50:04 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with LA high school lej, showrunner and comedy writer extraordinaire, Dave Chernin! Dave has written on multiple seasons of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, as well as co-creating/co-showrunning THE MICK with his brother and co-collaborator, John, and the hilarious upcoming coming of age comedy, INCOMING. On top of that, Dave helps me unpack some teenage trauma from when I nearly got killed at a high school party in the 9th grade for running my big mouth. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and roll up that spliff. This is an amazing episode you don't want to miss. #WGA #ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia #TheMick #Incoming #Netflix #Fox #ItsAlwaysSunny

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Episode 30 - Feraz Ozel

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:00:06 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with hilarious triple threat actor/writer/comedian, Feraz Ozel! Feraz literally turned down a job with the CIA to pursue a career in stand up comedy, so you know he's legit! He's written on shows like AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE and the forthcoming Hulu/Onyx series, DELI BOYS. You can check out his touring dates up or catch him on the picket lines of the WGA/SAG strike. This is one amazing, spy-vs-comic/spy story you don't want to miss! #DeliBoys #AmericanHousewife #wga #sag #LAcomedy #comedy #podcasting

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Episode 29 - Stacey Harman

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:42:02 GMT

On an all new WRITE WHO YOU KNOW, badass screenwriter Stacey Harman comes up to the canyon studio to talk about her amazing rollercoaster ride of a career. After finding some success as a singer-songwriter with her band Eternal Circle, Stacey gave it up and moved to LA to pursue a career in screenwriting. Her first move was sending Darren Starr a champagne/gummy gift basket with an first original pilot, KISS AND TELL... and she ended up selling it! Much more recently, Stacey's been crushing seasons 1-4 of COBRA KAI, and written on shows like THE GOLDBERGS and WHY WOMEN KILL, as well as writing movies such as SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE. She's the fucking best and I'm thrilled for y'all to meet her! #wga #cobrakai #cobrakaiseries #thegoldbergs #nashville #animation #TVwriting #writertwtter #podcasts

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Episode 28 - Dashiell Driscoll

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:45:27 GMT

On this episode of WWYK, I sit down with Oakwood School and Bayside High alum, screenwriter, and Twitter impresario, Dashiell Driscoll! Dashiell was the voice behind the gajillion follower FUNNY OR DIE Twitter account (back when Twitter had jokes and not just hate speech) for many years, and a writer on DROP THE MIC and the SAVED BY THE BELL reboot on Peacock. Dash is also the creator of Zack Morris is Trash and A Very Special Episode, as well as the cohost of Zack To The Future podcast with Mark-Paul Gosselaar. #savedbythebell #FunnyorDie #Twitter #wga

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Episode 27 - Will McCormack

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:15:43 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with Oscar-winning writer/director/producer/actor, Will McCormack! Will has an incredible journey starting at age 7 when he won a poetry contest in his New Jersey hometown. From there, Will has traversed all sorts of creative outlets, including acting as Jason Melfi on The Sopranos, popping up in TV shows and films, and co-writing CELESTE & JESSE FOREVER and TOY STORY 4 with his longtime co-collaborator, Rashida Jones. In TV, Will has EP'd/written on shows like A to Z, CLAWS, and KEVIN CAN FUCK HIMSELF. More recently, Will co-wrote and co-directed the Oscar-winning Best Animated Short in 2020 for their Netflix short, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS, I LOVE YOU with Michael Govier. On top of that, Will continues to write/produce/direct under his Le Train Train banner with Rashida through their First Look Deal with Lionsgate. This is an incredible episode you don't want to miss! #ToyStory4 #TheSopranos #WGA #CelesteAndJesseForever #IfAnythingHappensILoveYou #unionstrong

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Episode 26 - Chris Bremner

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:25:02 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with Laurel Canyon native, watch aficionado, and feature screenwriter extraordinaire, Chris Bremner! Chris has written movies like BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, BAD BOYS 4, the new installment of NATIONAL TREASURE, THE PINK PANTHER, THE MAN FROM TORONTO as well as working on THE WEDDING RINGER with Jeremy Garelick. Yes, you read that right... Chris is the king of the BAD BOYS cinematic universe. Chris has an incredible story starting in St. Louis before going to college at Brown University, traversing to New York City, and finally, moving to Los Angeles where his writing career really took off. You want to learn how to wow the studios and big time producers? Look no further. Have a drink, wind your watch, and get ready to hear how Chris landed gigs for some of the biggest action movies of the past five years. #WGA #BadBoys #BadBoysForLife #ThePinkPanther #WeddingRinger #National Treasure

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Episode 25 - Abdullah Saeed

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:43:43 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with renaissance journeyman, journalist, marijuana-advocate, actor, rapper, and screenwriter, Abdullah Saeed! Abdullah's story is incredible. His journey to Hollywood is long and circuitous, but he ended up right where he wanted to be. You may know him from VICE shows and columns like Bong Appetit or Weediquette, or maybe you know him from stand up comedy. He's acted and written on shows like HIGH MAINTENANCE. He's sold movies to Fox Searchlight and New Regency. But for the current WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, he would be producing/writing season one of his Hulu TV series, DELI BOYS with Jenni Konner producing. Twist up a fatty in Abdullah's honor and let's get into it.

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Episode 24 - Wade Allain-Marcus

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:41:29 GMT

On this episode, I sit down with actor/writer/director/producer and LA homie, Wade Allain-Marcus! Wade takes me through his journey of growing up in LA, going to college at NYU and pursuing a career in acting, appearing in films like BROOKLYN'S FINEST and TV shows like GOSSIP GIRL before ultimately moving back home and writing/co-directing/producing his first feature film, FRENCH DIRTY. Soon after, Wade was cast as Derek on HBO's INSECURE. Soon after, Wade planted his foot firmly in the screenwriter camp after getting staffed as a Staff Writer on season 2 of GROWNISH. More recently, Wade has written and directed episodes of Phoebe Robinson's EVERYTHING'S TRASH and developed an original workplace drama set at a music magazine. #WGA #GossipGirl #Grownish #BenedictCumberbatch #PhoebeRobinson #FrenchDirty #Insecure #IssaRae #writertwitter

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Episode 23 - Lauryn Kahn

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:45:45 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with screenwriter, funny lady, and candy expert, Lauryn Kahn! Lauryn takes us through her journey from New Jersey to LA, where she started working in reality TV before becoming Adam McKay's assistant, assisting him on films like STEP BROTHERS, THE OTHER GUYS and helping he and Will Ferrell launch Funny or Die. While working for McKay, Lauryn wrote her first feature, HE'S FUCKING PERFECT, a script that famously sold for $1M and landing on The Black List, making Lauryn an in-demand writer overnight. Since then, Lauryn has written IBIZA (on Netflix) and gonzo horror-rom-com FRESH, starring Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar Jones, streaming on HULU while rewriting other people's movies and working on her newest project, coming soon! #FRESH #IBIZA #WGAstrong #AdamMcKay #StepBrothers #TheOtherGuys #FunnyorDie.

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Episode 22 - Maggie Mull

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:51:41 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my buddy and LA native, screenwriter, and New Yorker cartoonist extraordinaire, Maggie Mull!! Maggie talks to me about getting her start by shooting her shot via Twitter on DADS before staffing on shows like LIFE IN PIECES, FAMILY GUY, and NOT DEAD YET. More recently, Maggie co-created her own show with Justin Adler for 20th/Hulu called... you guessed it, MAGGIE! Maggie talks about the harsh realities of making your own show and what happens when you know it's not coming back before the rest of the world, but you aren't allowed to talk about it. Just another joy of being a working screenwriter! Check out her awesome stories and writer journey on WRITE WHO YOU KNOW! #WGA #FamilyGuy #LifeInPieces #Maggie #Dads

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Episode 21 - Sammy Wasson

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:55:01 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with esteemed Hollywood historian and author as well as Laurel Canyon homie, Sammy Wasson! Sammy has written books like The Oral History of Hollywood, Improv Nation, The Big Goodbye about the making of Chinatown, Fosse -- which was adapted into an award winning limited series, Fosse/Verdon -- as well as Fifth Avenue 5AM, Audrey Hepburn and the Dawn of the Modern Woman. Currently, Sammy is writing a book on Francis Ford Coppola. Sammy breaks down where Hollywood goes wrong, how he yearns for the halcyon days of yore, regaling me with tales of the glitz and glamour 1970's movie studio days, specifically relating to Paramount Pictures and infamous feature producer, Robert Evans.

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Episode 20 - Lauren Glover

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:55:51 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with friend and FAIRFAX Writers' Assistant turned working screenwriter, Lauren Glover! Lauren takes us on her journey from watching Grey's Anatomy while working as an RN to making the jump and moving to LA to pursue a dream career of being a screenwriter, ultimately finding much needed mentorship in Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad program. The rest... well, you'll just have to tune in! Lauren gives us her POV on the WGA strike, writers' rooms DOs and DONTs, and how she finally made it into the Sundance Episodic Lab after years of rejection. Recently, Lauren has written on shows like Netflix's BAD CRIMES, DEMASCUS and NANCY DREW on the CW. Tune in! #WGA #NancyDrew #HillmanGrad #LenaWaithe

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Episode 19 - Alex Blagg

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:01:08 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with a man who has read the entire Internet six times... Tumblr Gawd, blog lord, homie, and writer/producer, Alex Blagg! Alex is the Emmy winning co-creator and Executive Producer of @midnight and Problematic with Moshe Kasher, and he has staffed on shows like WORKAHOLICS, SEPARATED TOGETHER, SPLITTING UP TOGETHER, TRINKETS and the first streaming comedy ever on Amazon Prime Video... BETAS. On this episode we talk Tumblr blogging, choosing your own path, working with a trio, pitching and selling FAIRFAX together, and our legendary meeting with Jimmy Iovine. This is one episode NOT to miss. #workaholics #atmidnight #wga #tumblr #fairfax #defiantones

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Episode 18 - Dan Levy

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:13:18 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with pop-punk lover, killer stand-up comic and writer extraordinaire, Dan Levy! Dan created and showran NBC'S INDEBTED, starring Adam Pally and Fran Drescher, he's staffed on WHITNEY, four seasons of THE GOLDBERGS, and showran the new incarnation of HOW I MET YOUR FATHER on Hulu. He has sold and set up shows all over town, has had Overall deals at Sony, and most recently, spent the summer opening for John Mulaney at arenas across America. Dan is an awesome and hilarious dude... Don't miss this episode!

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Episode 17 - Studio Exec turned Producer, Steve Prinz

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:21:07 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with "the enemy" - studio exec turned producer extraordinaire, Steve Prinz! Steve has interned for Red Hour Films, worked as an executive assistant at Paramount Pictures, and then made the leap to being a drama TV executive at Amazon Studios. Most recently, Steve produced shows like THEM, PAPER GIRLS, and SWARM starring Dom Fishback. Steve breaks down how he sees the WGA strike, the streaming bubble, and the how to gain the trust of creatives when working with mega-talent like Donald Glover. (Full disclosure: Steve is not the enemy. He is a dear friend, and scary smart.) Fire up the stereo and get into it!

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Episode 16 - Nicole Delaney

Tue, 16 May 2023 22:03:26 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my homie and network comedy collaborator, Nicole Delaney! Nicole is an awesome writer/director who has worked on TV shows like SEARCH PARTY, BIG MOUTH, BEL AIR, and THE AFTERPARTY. She has sold original network comedies with Lord/Miller at Fox, developed streaming comedies at Amazon, and is currently developing a new original series at FX. On top of that, Nicole's Tribeca Film Festival selection short-feature THIRSTY (starring Maya Rudolph and Jay Ellis) is streaming now on Hulu. Check it out! #wga #TV #searchparty #bigmouth #belair #theafterparty

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Episode 15 - Niki Schwartz-Wright

Tue, 09 May 2023 17:00:21 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, WE'VE GOT A STRIKE! I sit down with my dear friend and comedy writer impresario, Niki Schwartz Wright! Niki takes us through her illustrious career starting out producing music videos in NYC before moving back home to LA to pursue a career in Hollywood. She takes us through her staffing journey starting with TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU and THE HARD TIMES OF RJ BERGER, then transitioning to THE OFFICE, THE GOLDBERGS, SPEECHLESS, THE GRINDER, ABBY'S, and PIVOTING. (Holy shit.) On top of that, Niki has sold a slew of original network pitches, as well as getting a coveted overall deal with 20th Century Studios to develop original comedies. #theoffice #thegoldbergs #thegrinder #comedy #wga #writing

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Episode 14 - Joel Church Cooper

Tue, 02 May 2023 16:09:59 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my very tall and funny screenwriter friend, Joel Church Cooper. Joel is the creator and showrunner of IFC's hit show, BROCKMIRE, and he's worked on shows like THE MINX, FUTURE MAN, UNDATEABLE, MEN AT WORK, and GROUND FLOOR. Joel takes us from his early days going to the movies with his Dad in Sacramento, to doing Improv at UCB, and working his way up in the writers' room to eventually bringing four seasons of Hank Azaria's Jim Brockmire character to the small screen. Give it a spin!

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Episode 13 - Peter Kim

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:27:47 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with actor/comedian/writer/podcaster extraordinaire (and one of the stars of Amazon Prime Video's adult animated comedy, FAIRFAX) PETER KIM to discuss his journey from The Bronx to Silicon Valley to Hollywood. Peter has written on shows like FOX'S animated comedy HOUSE BROKEN and has sold original comedy pilots to CBS and Fox. Check out his podcast 2 KIMS 1 POD wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Episode 12 - Sofi Selig

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:30:35 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with vacation buddy and screenwriter gem, Sofi Selig! Sofi takes us through her journey from the ICM mailroom to working for showrunner extraordinaire and Scrubs/Ted Lasso/Shrinking creator, Bill Lawrence, to landing her first staffing gig on HBO Max's HEAD OF THE CLASS. Sofi is currently writing on Seasons 1 and 2 of Apple's hit show, SHRINKING and working on killer pilots in between! She is a blast. Check it out!

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Episode 11 - Andy Secunda

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:20:47 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with gluttonous foodie, actor, writer, and improv extraordinaire, Andy Secunda! Andy and Matt talk through the most important issue facing working writers today: LUNCH! Dos, don'ts, desserts, and getting banned from coffee orders for ordering too many treats. Andy created LOVE INC for UPN and has written on shows like The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, The Goldbergs, The Comedians, Schooled, and he's currently in development on a hot new project at FX. He's a blast - so grab your favorite sheet cake and give it a whirl!

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Episode 10 - Ariel Ladensohn

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:58:22 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt has a rockin' good time with superstar screenwriter and buddy Ariel Ladensohn as she takes us through her path from starting in children's animation with staffing jobs on shows like LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA, breaking into adult animation on SOLAR OPPOSITES, getting staffed on FAIRFAX (best animted show ever) and most recently coming aboard the reboot of Fox's beloved sci-fi animated comedy, FUTURAMA! With an incredible can-do attitude, a commitment to telling queer stories on TV and in film, and an awesome sense of humor, Ariel's episode is one you don't want to miss.

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Episode 9 - Chris Luccy

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:34:33 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his UNDATEABLE office mate and CLUB DE CUERVOS familia, screenwriter Chris Luccy! Chris takes Matt through his journey in the WB writer's program, his three season stint on A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, transitioning from comedy to drama writing, and some searing hot development that he's getting ready to take out and pitch.

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Episode 8 - Harper Dill

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:42:47 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know Matt sits down with LA local homie and screenwriter extraordinaire, Harper Dill. Harper takes us through her journey from starting out as a performer at NYU, to her first jobs working for Jonathan Demme and BJ Novak, to her first TV staffing gigs on The Mindy Project and The Mick, and most recently, writing the Jennifer Lopez & Owen Wilson feature rom-com, Marry Me, streaming now on Amazon Prime Video in 240 countries around the world.

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Episode 7 - Laura Moran

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:42:13 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his dear friend and screenwriter, Laura Moran, to discuss producing, prepping for showrunner meetings, and the BS she experiences as a female writer in a world where 99% of writers' rooms are still run by men. Laura takes us through her career, regaling Matt with anecdotes from years of working on shows like Ground Floor, Undateable, The Neighborhood, Dangerous Book for Boys, Harley Quinn, and Fox's upcoming animated series, The Hoagie Bros.

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Episode 6 - Seth Cohen and Amy Pocha

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:32:28 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his dear friends and writing team, Seth Cohen and Amy Pocha. From Bad Teacher to running their own show on HBO Max, Seth and Amy breakdown how they got started, the studio writing programs, selling movies and how to terrorize fellow Staff Writers.

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Episode 5 - Ted Sullivan

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:26:08 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his old friend and screenwriter, Ted Sullivan. Ted walks us through getting a late start as a writer, being inspired by Monty Python early on, working on Supergirl, Revenge, Riverdale, Rizzoli and Isles, Star Trek, and just about every other cool hourlong under the sun. Also, we talk about DRUGS!!!

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Episode 4 - Teddy Bressman

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:07:11 GMT

In this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his dear friend, writer/director/hat impresario, Teddy Bressman. Teddy talks about his days working for Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, his first feature spec sale to Sony, his experiences co-writing Jungleland, staffing on Future Man, Sausage Party, Pam & Tommy, and creating his own satirical animated series, The Pole. Give it a whirl, dummy!

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Episode 3 - Peter Warren

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:18:52 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know Matt sits down with his dear friend and screenwriter buddy, Peter Warren. (A one-two episode knockout of Peters!) Peter is a NY based writer who has staffed on TV shows like HAPPYLAND, HALO, and NIGHT BEAST. He is the creator of the forthcoming Taika Waititi produced series adaptation of the awesome Rick Spears' comic book, THE AUTUER. He is currently writing the INCAL with and for Jermaine Clement. He runs the Black Hole Monoplex online drive-in movie theatre. And he married me! He is the smartest dude I know... to an annoying degree. Peter does it all! Press play and get ready for another awesome episode of WRITE WHO YOU KNOW!

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Episode 2 - Peter Knight

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:08:12 GMT

On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with his dear friend and FAIRFAX co-showrunner, Peter Knight. Peter has 25 years under his belt as a working screenwriting and takes us through his journey from getting signed, creating Big Wolf on Campus, and being the Co-Executive Producer on 6 seasons of BoJack Horseman.

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Write Who You Know - Intro with Matt Hausfater

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:31:31 GMT

Write Who You Know is a podcast dedicated to the ups and downs of professional screenwriting: the pain, the pleasures, the process, and all the different ways you hear "PASS". Each week our host Matt Hausfater interviews various writer friends, colleagues, and coworkers past and present about breaking into the business, their experiences navigating Hollywood, and the tips and tricks to crush the writers' room. It's not about writing what you know... it's about writing WHO you know.

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