Podcast: Master Class with Mike O'Malley

On June 14, we welcomed writer and actor extraordinaire Mike O'Malley for a Master Class. The creator and showrunner of the Starz Original Series SURVIVOR'S REMORSE, which premieres its third season on July 24, spoke with moderator and LA Times TV Editor Sarah Rodman about juggling his roles as a writer/producer and as an actor known for his memorable turns in shows such as GLEE and YES, DEAR. O'Malley doles out tons of advice to both writers and actors who want to do both as well as gives insight into developing the hit Starz show. Enjoy the discussion!

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Podcast: Inside the Writers Room with Outlander

On June 7, we had the pleasure of welcoming the fantastic writers from the hit Starz show OUTLANDER, including show developer and showrunner Ronald D. Moore and executive producers/writers Toni Graphia, Anne Kenney, and Matthew B. Roberts. Moderated by TV Guide's Kate Hahn, the lively conversation covered the challenges of adapting Diana Gabaldon's enormously popular novels into TV, the scenes the writers fought for, and exactly how they craft the show's steamy sex scenes. We've got to say, OUTLANDER fans are some of the most passionate out there, and it only added to the energy of this night. Enjoy this spirited conversation!

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Music on this podcast is Celtic Fever by Mattashi.

Podcast: Inside the Writers Room with Better Call Saul

On May 26, we welcomed the talented writers room of BETTER CALL SAUL, including co-creator and showrunner Peter Gould, executive producer Thomas Schnauz, co-EP Gennifer Hutchison, story editor Gordon Smith, co-producer Jonathan Glatzer, executive story editor Ann Cherkis and staff writer Heather Marion. Moderated by the fabulous Stacey Wilson Hunt of Vulture, the conversation took a closer look at the choices made in episodes written by each writer (we showed video clips which we had to edit out, but Stacey does mention the specific episode numbers if you want to look them up for context). We learned how Kim became an accidental feminist, why the writers wanted to put Jimmy in a scene wearing his underwear, and exactly how they came up with the term 'Squat Cobbler.' Enjoy the podcast!

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Podcast: Writing and Acting with Jane the Virgin

On May 25, we had the pleasure of welcoming JANE THE VIRGIN's writers and cast, including showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, co-executive producers Jessica O'Toole and Amy Rardin, staff writer Carolina Rivera, cast members Justin Baldoni, Ivonne Coll, Yael Grobglas, and Andrea Navedo. The group talks to Buzzfeed's Jarrett Wieselman about the show's very female-centric writers room, how choices are made when addressing certain issues such as immigration, and the actors share their approach to their characters. If you're as big of a fan of The CW comedy as we are, you'll get a kick out of this fun conversation. NOTE: We had a bit of technical difficulties in the beginning so the recording starts after the event intros--don't worry, you didn't miss anything crucial!

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Podcast: Master Class with Courtney A. Kemp

On May 17, we welcomed Courtney A. Kemp, the fabulous creator and showrunner of the hit Starz series POWER, which premieres its third season on July 17. In this entertaining and insightful conversation with Deadline Hollywood's Dominic Patten, Courtney expands on how she broke in, how she transitioned from writing on a half-hour comedy to hourlong legal dramas, and eventually her process for creating and running her own show. We also hear fun stories about working with POWER star and executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as well as Courtney's emphatic advice for anyone trying to build a career writing for television.

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Music on this podcast is Nostalgia in the Air by Zooloo75.