“I have done so many things in my life I would have never done because I have community.”  - Silas Howard Today I interviewed Silas Howard (Pose, Dickinson, Transparent). In this episode we speak about: Creating in capitalism Operating according to

“Satire feels like a less potent weapon when the other side has realized how to turn it around and a weaponize it for themselves.” - Alex Blagg Today I interviewed Alex Blagg of @midnight and Problematic With Moshe Kasher In this episode we speak about

Today I interviewed Matthew French - Awesomely Authentic In this episode we speak about how: His journey to a career in Diversity and Inclusion with his organization Awesomely Authentic Regional differences in queer communities Job discrimination for

“At least for a few seasons I was in a room where I was the only straight cis white guy. And I think that every straight cis white should be in a room like that to see how that feels for a lot of peop

“If someone’s watched this thing I think maybe their heart can be softened in some way but how do you get them to watch it in the first place. ” -Alex Parks “There’s an old adage about film that to make a great film you’ve got to make it three times. You

“The way to deal with rejection is to be sad for a few seconds, minutes, or however long it takes you, and then write something else.” - Felipe Torres Medina Today I interviewed Felipe Torres Medina from Late Show with Stephen Colbert In this episode we

“I’m still interested in what’s going on emotionally for those people. Because that never goes away.” - Michelle Bossy Today I interviewed Michelle Bossy, director of the feature film Under the Lantern Lit Sky. In this episode we speak about: Her jour

“These conversations, whether you’re negotiating with an insurance company or dealing with Thanksgiving dinner, it's all about how you sequence the conversation. ” Derek Gaunt Today I interviewed Derek Gaunt, former FBI hostage negotiator and now negotia

“I found there was this very rich tradition of Italian American anti-fascism, not just Italian anti-fascism, across the pond, but anti-fascism here. ” - Christine Grimaldi Today I interviewed Christine Grimaldi who reports on reproductive policy and poli

“Writing with other people makes the solitary writing life a lot more fun, especially when it’s the same sensibility which is a rare thing.” - Mike Sacks Today I interviewed Scott Jacobson, Todd Levin, Jason Roeder, Mike Sacks & Ted Travelstead. Authors