366. The Versatile Writer

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. 

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

The comic, podcast host and character actor reflects on the complex youth that led him to comedy; his rollercoaster career (he once contemplated suicide in the same garage to which a president later trekked to see him); and the Critics’ Choice and SAG award noms accorded his firs ... Show More

Writer / director Mark Blutman finally joins the podcast and it has all the feels of a family reunion! Mark, who joined the staff in 1995, shares story after story of his BMW days, including a funny football storyline that never made it to script. Listen in as the gang weighs the ... 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

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 Mad Men star talks about the trials and tribulations of breaking into Hollywood and how the show changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Mark Duplass (The Puffy Chair, Jeff Who Lives at Home, The League) isan American film director,film producer, actor, musician, screenwriter, author and old buddy of the Armchair Expert. Mark sits down in the attic to discuss his happiness living in the B+ range of his industry, h ... 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