John Ward

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  • 49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

    49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

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    Episode 29 Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a…

  • 49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

    49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

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    Episode 28 Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a rating and like us on Facebook. It helps with our ranking and that allows other people…

  • 49 DN #27 – Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

    49 DN #27 – Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

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    Episode 27 Writer-performers Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens (AKA GirlonGirlHumor) stop by to discuss writing and producing season two of their digital series Girls vs. The City. You can keep up to date with all their work via their website, and you can subscribe to their YouTube channel where you’ll find the show. Subscribe &…

  • 49 DN#26 – Will Pascoe

    49 DN#26 – Will Pascoe

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    Episode 26 Writer-producer-director Will Pascoe (Da Vinci’s Demons, Chicago Med) discusses his recent stint on Hulu’s Shut Eye, the importance of “the cards,” and how documentary filmmaking led to the start of his writing career. Will’s documentary film about Canadian comics Lost Heroes is available here. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN#25 – Diana Frances

    49 DN#25 – Diana Frances

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    Episode 25 Talented writer Diana Frances stops by to discuss the writing process on both The Beaverton and Corner Gas: the animated series. We also talk comedy, failure, and the need for late-night Canadian TV. Be sure to check out Diana’s website to stay up to date on her work. Subscribe & listen If you…

  • 49 DN #24 – Jordan Hall

    49 DN #24 – Jordan Hall

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    Episode 24 Writer and creator Jordan Hall (Carmilla) discusses the Carmilla movie, looks back on her play Kayak and her journey from playwriting to webseries.   Check out Carmilla the webseries on YouTube, and you can find the movie here. Be sure to keep up to date with Jordan’s work on her website. Subscribe &…

  • 49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

    49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

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    Episode 23 Producer Andrew Williamson talks about his digital series Spiral, his thoughts on finding the story in unscripted formats, his role in launching Crazy 8’s, and we also discuss how film school rejection set him up for subsequent success. Check out Andrew’s work on his production company website. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy…

  • 49 DN #22 – Gemma Holdway

    49 DN #22 – Gemma Holdway

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    Episode 22 In part two of my conversation with writer Gemma Holdway we discuss the National Screen Institute (NSI) Totally Television Program, Gemma’s transition from journalism to TV writing, and her thoughts on the industry. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms and like…