Category: TV

  • 49 DN #33 – David Moses

    49 DN #33 – David Moses

    Episode 33 – David Moses Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television.     You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN #32 – Roslyn Muir

    Episode 32 Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry. For more information about The Birdwatcher, check out the film’s website here. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show,…

  • 49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

    49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

    Episode 30 Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC,…

  • 49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

    49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

    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

    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#26 – Will Pascoe

    49 DN#26 – Will Pascoe

    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

    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 #23 – Andrew Williamson

    49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

    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…