Jo is joined by screenwriter and producer Mike Makowsky to talk about his latest Netflix project, ‘Death by Lightning.’ They talk about “history spoilers,” choices made for the finale, the accuracy of the project, and much more!
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) Choices for the series
(06:36) Adapting the book
(09:54) The accuracies versus inaccuracies of t ... Show More
Jun 2019
The North Remembers: A Dream Of Spring
Hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Game Of Thrones documentary, and season 8 as a whole… In this episode, we chat our emotional journey with the finale, the importance of personal stakes, coming full circle with narrative, and why the denouement – or final shot – has to encapsulate e ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 20
Creator Brad Ingelsby on the ‘Task’ Finale
Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Task,’ discussing why the ending was so satisfying, the constantly evolving nature of the show, and whether they want more of the HBO crime drama (1:00). Later, they’re joined by series creator Brad Ingelsby to discuss what inspired ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2025
'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash
Ben and Daniel Chin begin their weekly Button Mash breakdowns of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 from the perspective of longtime 'The Last of Us' players. First, they describe their experiences with the games, recap the biggest changes Season 1 made to the original 'The Last of Us,' a ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 15
The Life of Chuck with Mike Flanagan
Put down your briefcase and put on your dancing shoes, everybody, because today on Script Apart – a podcast about the first-draft secrets of great movies and TV shows – Mike Flanagan is back, tap-dancing through the end times with me in celebration of The Life Of Chuck. As I put ... Show More
44m 29s
Apr 2025
General Questions | S1E5 "Okay Awesome"
In this bonus General Questions episode, Josh, Craig, and Alek answer fan-submitted questions about “Okay Awesome,” diving into Marshall’s dance moves, the role of improv in the show, and the legacy of HIMYM props. They also explore the emotional roots of the episode’s themes—lik ... Show More
37m 49s
Apr 2025
How We Returned a Shirt | S1E4 “Return of the Shirt”
In this episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh and Craig are joined by longtime HIMYM writer and producer Kourtney Kang to break down Season 1, Episode 4: “Return of the Shirt.” Together, they explore the emotional roots of the story—from the awkwardness of rekindling old relat ... Show More
1h 6m