BPS 453: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz

BPS 453: How to Build a Screenwriting Career That Actually Lasts with Bob Saenz

Bob Saenz shares a rare, honest look at what it means to build a long-term career as both an actor and screenwriter. From his early days in theater and television to writing studio films and Hallmark movies, Bob’s journey emphasizes craft over shortcuts. He explains how his time acting on Nash Bridges became a hands-on education in filmmaking, shaping his approach to writing realistic dialogue, authentic scenes, and story-driven scripts.

The conversation also explores the dangers of ego, the myths of overnight success, and why breaking screenwriting “rules” can sometimes be the smartest move. Bob discusses how networking is about relationships—not transactions—and why patience is the most underrated skill in Hollywood. His story is a grounded, experience-driven roadmap for writers who want careers that last, not just scripts that sell once.


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BPS 441: Comedy, Confidence, and the Art of Reinvention with Rhonda Shear

BPS 441: Comedy, Confidence, and the Art of Reinvention with Rhonda Shear

Some moments in life are stitched together like the seams of a well-loved garment, their fabric woven with laughter, reinvention, and a refusal to let the world dictate what is possible. On today's ep...

16 Loka 202556min

BPS 440: Crafting Authentic Stories from Lady Gaga to Sci-Fi Futures with Kim Ray

BPS 440: Crafting Authentic Stories from Lady Gaga to Sci-Fi Futures with Kim Ray

On today's episode, we welcome the multi-talented Kim Ray, a writer, producer, and director whose career spans reality TV, documentaries, and scripted projects. Best known for her work on the Netflix ...

9 Loka 20251h 10min

BPS 439: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo

BPS 439: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo

The world is far more peculiar than most of us dare to admit. Somewhere between a demolition derby and a wrestling ring, between the crackle of VHS tapes and the shriek of late-night public access, li...

2 Loka 202556min

BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis

BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis

In this episode, Whitney Davis, a seasoned literary manager and script consultant, breaks down the real-deal process of getting noticed in Hollywood—from landing a manager to crafting query letters th...

25 Syys 202549min

BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson

BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson

In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmma...

18 Syys 202543min

BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis

BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis

In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm black...

11 Syys 202554min

BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd

BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd

Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resources...

4 Syys 20251h 1min

BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise

BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise

Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to h...

28 Elo 202552min

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