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030 – To Make It In Hollywood You Have To Sell Your Soul
“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...
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029 – Directing Voice Over Talent
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...
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028 – A Paper Orchestra: Stage Reading
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...
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027 – What It’s Like To Run A Show
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. Show...
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026 – Phil’s First Day In The Writer’s Room
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...
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025 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 3
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...
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024 – Screenwriting Fallacies Depicted in Film and TV
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...
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023 – Creative People Need To Hear This
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...
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022 – Changing The Emotional Story
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...
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021 – The Oscars: Understanding The Film Marketplace
This year’s Oscar nominees paint a clear picture of what the film marketplace actually looks like. Join us for our first Oscar podcast episode and...
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020 – Writing A Smart Show
What does it take to write a good show? If you have listened to this podcast or any of my social media, you know my...
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019 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 2
Your screenwriting questions answered. Michael takes questions from followers on social media and we answer them in this recurring segment of our podcast. Show Notes...
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018 – Here’s My Script… Make My Show
You’ve finished your script, now Hollywood is ready to buy it, so you think. Here’s the truth about how the industry is going to look...
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017 – Creativity
Creativity is a muscle. We have to exercise that muscle to grow as individuals. The good news is you are in control of your own...
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016 – Your Work Is Not Limited To Your Screenplays
If you’re struggling to be creative, it might be because your identity is tied too closely to your writing. In this episode, we dive deep...
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015 – Should I Hire A Script Reader?
Should I hire a script reader? Boy does this make my blood boil. Let’s get into it. Show Notes Michael’s Screenwriting Course – https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting...
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014 – Do You Have To Live In LA To Work In TV?
Do I have to live in LA to work in TV? This week we tackle a common question I get on social media and discuss...
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013 – How To Get Fired From Your First Job
Michael & Phil discuss some of the common mistakes young staff writers make that ultimately lead to being fired: not being called back for the...
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012 – How Do I Sell My Script
You’ve got a pilot you want to sell, now the hard part begins. Dive into the topic of selling a pilot and why that might...
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011 – Writer’s Block & Inspiration
Have you ever struggled with writer’s block? do you need your muse to guide you through the pages of your screenplay? You need to listen...
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010 – Idea vs Execution
Michael Jamin discusses the difference between an idea and the execution of an idea, why young writers are overly obsessed with people stealing their ideas,...
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009 – Q&A with Michael Jamin
In this episode, Michael Jamin answers listener questions posted on Michael’s Social Media. Show Notes Michael’s Screenwriting Course – https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson – https://michaeljamin.com/free Questions...
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008 – Different Ways To Break Into Hollywood
Michael and Phil talk about different ways to break into Hollywood and most of it isn’t what you’d think. Learn how Michael broke in, how...
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Bonus – Merry Jewish Christmas
In this bonus episode, Michael Jamin shares a live reading of Merry Jewish Christmas, an essay from Michael’s upcoming book A Paper Orchestra. Show Notes...
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007 – How Do TV Writer’s Rooms Work?
Michael & Phil tackle the subject of writer’s rooms, how writer’s staffs are organized, and the responsibilities of individual writers at each level. Learn more...
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006 – Working With A Partner
Michael and Phil discuss what it’s like to work with a writing partner, how to choose one, and what to look out for. Dive deep...
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005 – Agents & Managers
Michael & Phil tackle the subject of agents and managers and what new screenwriters need to do to attract representation. They also discuss pitch fests...
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004 – How TV Shows Are Staffed
In this episode, Michael and Phil tackle the subject of staffing a TV show. Get answers to common questions and see what a working Showrunner...
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003 – How To Sell A TV Show
Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson explain why this popular question is not the right question to ask, and what you should be doing instead. Learn...
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002 – Spec vs Pilot TV Episodes
Michael Jamin & Phil Hudson discuss the difference between TV specs and TV pilots, what Hollywood wants to see today, the primary job of a...
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001 – Breaking Into Hollywood
Michael Jamin & Phil Hudson discuss the reason they started this podcast, how Michael got his start, and the biggest mistake most new screenwriters make...
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000 – Introduction
Michael Jamin has been a professional television writer/showrunner since 1996. This podcast is meant to help aspiring writers learn the craft of storytelling from a...
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