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Latest Episodes

Being a Black Writer in Hollywood ft. WGAW Committee of Black Writers Chairs (Michelle Amor, Hilliard Guess, Bianca Sams) (PT181)
July 13, 2020

Alex and Nick invite the Chairs of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers, Michelle Amor (Playin' for Love, Of Boys and Men, The Honorable), Hilliard Guess (Deadly Class, We Got Issues, Ticker), and Bianca Sams (Charmed, The Originals, Training Day),

Paper Tease: Hooked On A Story – July Session (PT180)
July 06, 2020

Alex and Nick return to Paper Tease by giving feedback on four of your original TV pilot teasers. - Paper Tease Entries "Devotion" by JB June "The Border" by Vance Tucker "Where Blood Lies" by Byron Qiao "Nobody, Nobody" by Koby Agyeman -

Nickelodeon Animation Writing Program ft. Katherine Wells – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT179)
June 29, 2020

Alex and Nick bring back their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves. - Our sixth part takes a look at the revamped Nickelodeon Animation Writin...

Return of the Pod – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT178)
June 22, 2020

Alex and Nick return to Paper Team by answering your TV writing questions about outdated scripts, voice-over in shows, and pilot pitching. - Plus, we discuss some of the TV business updates following COVID, including production changes, WGA demands,

COVID-19 and Hollywood: How We Adapt (PT177)
April 20, 2020

Alex and Nick discuss how the current pandemic has affected them and the industry both personally and professionally, plus share helpful resources and advice on adapting. - Content 1 - The Professional Side (00:41) 2 - The Personal Side (29:28) -

2020 TV Writing Program Updates – CBS/NBC/WB (PT176)
April 06, 2020

Alex and Nick virtually sit down with the decision makers behind the major TV writing programs to get updates on what they're changing (or keeping) in 2020. - From spec writing samples to new deadlines, we talk shop with Jeanne Mau,

Episodes, Actors, and Contagion – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT175)
March 30, 2020

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about episodic versus serialization, actor schedules, and fellowship specs. - Plus, we look at some TV business news tied to the coronavirus and the upcoming WGA-MBA negotiations. -

UK Animation and Developing Animated Stories ft. James Hamilton (The Amazing World of Gumball) (PT174)
March 23, 2020

Alex and Nick invite James Hamilton, writer on The Amazing World of Gumball, UniKitty!, and head-writer on an unannounced animated show for Netflix, to discuss working in UK animation, developing stories around someone else's visuals,

Paper Tease: Clash of the Tightens – March Session (PT173)
March 16, 2020

Alex and Nick have a new Paper Tease session where they give feedback on five of your TV pilot teasers. - Paper Tease Entries "The Barcode Diaries" by Alissa Rivas "Nudge" by David Crosman "Uncommon Grounds" by Mitch Bechtold

Showrunning Duncanville & The Simpsons ft. Mike Scully (PT172)
March 09, 2020

Alex and Nick invite Mike Scully, executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner of FOX's Duncanville, long-time writer/showrunner of The Simpsons, and writer/producer on Parks and Recreation/The Carmichael Show/Everybody Loves Raymond,