The hosts of Let’s Make A Sci-Fi, one of The New Yorker’s “Best Podcasts of 2022”, are back in their writers’ room and this time they’re getting serious about love. Over eight episodes, Maddy, Mark, and Ryan try to balance love and laughs into a fresh, funny, and heart-felt movie script. When they run into trouble, they’ll have help from Hollywood experts, i ... Show More
Mar 2023
Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 5: Romantic Dialogue (feat. Phoebe Robinson)
The gang consult comedian, actor, podcaster, and renowned wit Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Everything's Trash) on how to write genuine and genuinely good romantic dialogue. Reading out their real love letters to past and present partners inspires Maddy, Mark, and Ryan on what ... Show More
28m 29s
Feb 2023
Let's Make A Rom-Com, Episode 1: What’s Love Got to Do With It? (feat. Billy Mernit + Addison Duffy)
Maddy, Mark, and Ryan get ready to fall in love with a whole new genre. They speak to Billy Mernit, Hollywood story analyst and author of “Writing the Romantic Comedy”, to learn the rom-com’s tried-and-true formula. They also consult United Talent Agency’s Addison Duffy to discov ... Show More
31m 34s
Aug 2022
Freaks & Geeks and Spy with Paul Feig
Our guest today is a storyteller who knows great comedy. As a director, Paul Feig has manned beloved movies like Bridesmaids, Ghostbuster and The Heat, not to mention memorable episodes of smash hit TV shows like Arrested Development and The Office. When it comes to writing, he m ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2022
72. Drew Barrymore: Do What You Love
Mike’s first-ever major movie role was in Going the Distance, starring Drew Barrymore. Now, 12 years later, Drew takes Mike through her journey from starring in E.T., to hosting SNL at age 7, to producing and starring in some of the most iconic films of the last 30 years. Drew br ... Show More
56m 55s
May 2023
Reboot the Rom-Com with Bridesmaids' Writer Annie Mumolo
Upside down kisses in the rain, the whole enemies to lovers gag, and a meet cute for the ages, no we aren’t talking about our weekend loves, this week we are talking all about romcoms. What has happened to the classic rom-com? Why does every movie now have to be action packed wit ... Show More
58m 39s
Mar 2023
Episode 1415 - Ronny Chieng
Ronny Chieng has been in America for less than a decade and he’s cementing himself as a prolific force in comedy. With two Netflix specials, a regular spot on The Daily Show, and multiple roles in high profile films already under his belt, Ronny is living a comedian’s dream. He t ... Show More
1h 31m