280. Writing for Saturday Night Live

Whether you're writing something "elevated" or "grounded," Pilar helps you build a scene one element at a time. 

Austin Elliott chose to "be the person who cleans the kitchen without being asked," and went on to maintain steady work in the industry. Here he talks about the important lessons he's learned as he advanced from PA to the writers' room. 

Writer Danny Bayliss came to LA right after college and has learned a thing or two in that time. Here he shares "five tips" that include ways to live a good life while expanding your network. 

<p>Writer and Producer Mike Schur joins Andy to talk about writing on Saturday Night Live, Harvard, not overstaying your welcome in showbiz, and more.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information a ... Show More

The ‘SNL’ standout turned HBO auteur reflects on why he owes his career to Megan Mullally, what prevented him from enjoying his eight years in 30 Rock’s Studio 8H and how his work in the indie film ‘The Skeleton Twins’ led to the opportunity to co-create, write, direct and star i ... Show More

Christian Bladt has an in-depth conversation with original "Saturday Night Live" writer Alan Zweibel about the history and the impact of the show throughout it's 45 year history and his new book, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier" Follow us on http://www.Twitt ... Show More

In front of an audience at the Burbank International Film Festival, the creator of the influential TV series 'Freaks and Geeks' and director of the landmark film 'Bridesmaids' reflects on his path from geekhood to standup to acting to writing/directing, what it was like working o ... Show More

At a celebration of the podcast's 500th episode, one of the most popular and admired comedians of his generation reflects on his path from comedy student to 'Saturday Night Live' writer and host; his five standup specials, including his latest, on Netflix, which addresses his bat ... Show More

The creator of Mr. Robot talks about how he is and isn't like his creation, writing and directing, working with his writing staff, and more.LISTEN TO THE WRITERS PANEL AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusCONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SO ... Show More

<p>Steve Higgins has two jobs. At 4:30 every day, 4 days a week, Steve announces <em>The Tonight Show</em>, sticks around to play Jimmy Fallon’s straight man, and then runs back upstairs at 30 Rock to keep working on that week’s <em>Saturday Night Live</em>. At SNL, he's in charg ... Show More

Head-writer Opus Moreschi (Craig Kilborn; Li'l Bush) and writers Eric Drysdale (The Daily Show), Nate Charny, Michael Brumm, Meredith Scardino, and Aaron Cohen discuss how the show is put together, writing jokes, and just how good Stephen Colbert really is. Sitting in on the disc ... Show More

The superstar comedian reveals how he writes his material and the simple lesson that led him from from open mic nights to selling out Madison Square Garden. He also opens up about the time he hired his dad to give Robert De Niro acting lessons, the distinct difference between Ita ... Show More