317. Russ McGarry: Writer Ninja

In the very last episode of the On the Page Podcast, host Pilar Alessandra says goodbye and takes part in an "exit meeting" courtesy of podcaster Ben Blacker. 

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. 

Chris McKenna tells us about his day job writing for Marvel, while his friend and longtime collaborator Bob Byington talks about carving his career through indie film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Kat and Dom are joined by stunt coordinator and fight choreographer extraordinaire Darren McGuire. He tells them about growing up with martial arts as a family business, facing down bears on off-the-grid camping trips, and teaching Kat and Dom all their amazing fight skills. Plus ... Show More

The author of The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, and more discusses discovering young adult fiction, the invention of characters, how his stories take shape, his earnest love of The Babysitters Club books, and more; he even drops some hints about his next no ... Show More

Cody Ziglar joins us this week to talk about writing Miles Morales and Spider-Punk - for their own books and for Marvel’s Voices: Spider-Verse #1. Plus, he brings us behind the scenes of the writers’ room for Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! Learn more about your ad cho ... Show More

The writer of Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy comments on the return of Adam Warlock, what's next for Wade Wilson, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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

The Wrestlemagic team talks with Memphis Mark (former NXT host) about his experience with WCCW in Dallas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support. 

Ryan and Ben cover the latest in comics and games, while the Marvel West team digs into movies and TV! Plus it’s Star Wars: Dark Empire in the Unlimited Reading Club and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T talks his new comic, the return of Tough Enough ... Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More

Writer and Director Ben Mekler is here to talk about Kung Fu Panda, Marvel Snap, tooting, and comes closer than ever to figuring out Kevin's deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices