It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for…WE FINALLY DISCUSS THE WIZARDS SEQUEL! And of course we have the BEST guests to talk about it with - writers Ben and Vince! Ben and Vince have been with the show since the very beginning and they have LOTS of juicy stories to share…trust us you’re gonna wanna get your popcorn out for this one! Which Nickelodeon sho ... Show More
Apr 2014
The Scriptnotes/Nerdist Writers Panel Crossover Part 2!
Scriptnotes hosts John August (Big Fish; Frankenweenie; Go) and Craig Mazin (The Hangover 2; Identity Thief) join NWP's Ben Blacker to talk about what Craig and John are working on, their writing habits, take questions from the audience, and more. For part one of the podcast, go ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2014
Legend of Korra / Avatar: The Last Airbender
Creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino talk about bringing their adventure/action/comedy/coming-of-age animated series to the screen, finding a new process for producing animated television, their non-cancelation, the big screen adaptation, and lots more. The Book 3 ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2020
7 | Mastering Structure In Your Screenplay: Part II
If you haven't listened to last week's episode, jump back and make sure you're caught up, because this week, we're picking up at the midpoint. PLUS, as always, we answer your incredible questions, here, on The Screenwriting Life podcast! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - ... Show More
47m 6s
Oct 2023
202 - LIVE POP 2023
Ben and J discuss: homesteading and dependence, taking personality tests for each other, pumpernickel, demigods, Jushi, favorite HP theories, travel destinations, Renaissance Era of Disney, tattoos, godly parents, and (do I even need to say it?) Name of the Wind. Show Notes:Perso ... Show More
59m 44s
Dec 2021
Devon Greggory, Mellow Brown, Jen Vestuto, Melissa Marlette
Ben sits down with Devon Greggory (showrunner, The Game; American Soul); Mellow Brown (American Gods; Blade Runner: Origins comic); Jen Vestuto and Melissa Marlette (Nancy Drew; Vampire Diaries).LISTEN TO THE WRITERS PANEL AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.co ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2019
Going behind the Scenes of the Movie Business with Ben Fritz
Best-selling author and WSJ West Coast bureau chief Ben Fritz joins Lisa, Sandra and Kristen to talk about superheroes making leaps and bounds in the movie industry, streaming services competing for content and Hollywood betting on franchises over independent films. Also, Kristen ... Show More
38m 56s
Mar 2020
16 - Harry Potter and Starting Super Carlin Brothers
Ben and J discuss: The Emperor’s New Groove, plot holes, Harry Potter, snowball gifts, active reading, audiobooks, yard work, people pleasing, intent vs impact, SCB year 1, Covid-19, work from home, and wearing shoes at home. Show notes: Editor’s Note about Covid/Corona: latest d ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2018
Kenneth Biller, Maggie Mull, and David Graziano
Roundtable discussion with Kenneth Biller (creator, Genius); Maggie Mull (Family Guy; Life in Pieces); and David Graziano (American Gods; Southland).LISTEN TO THE WRITERS PANEL AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusCONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PA ... Show More
1h 24m