How an Abbott Elementary Episode is Born
This week, host June Thomas talks to Brittani Nichols, a writer and producer for ABC’s hit sitcom Abbott Elementary. In the interview, Brittani describes the show’s very collaborative writing process ...
23 Loka 202250min
Working Overtime: Burnt Out on Goal-Focused Work
On this edition of Working Overtime, hosts Karen Han and June Thomas help a listener named Alisa who wants to know if it’s possible to move beyond goal-focused work. Alisa works in academia, where the...
20 Loka 202220min
Writer-Director Patrick Marber on Working With His Artistic Heroes
This week, host Isaac Butler talks with Patrick Marber about his multi-hyphenate career. Marber started as a stand-up comedian; has written several plays including Dealer’s Choice, Closer, and Howard ...
16 Loka 202248min
Movie Poster Design, With Artist Drusilla Adeline
This week, host Karen Han talks to artist Drusilla Adeline, who works primarily as a movie poster and cover designer. Her work includes the poster for Armageddon Time, as well as the one for Bodies, B...
9 Loka 202242min
Working Overtime: Pitching Fiction
On this edition of Working Overtime, hosts Isaac Butler and June Thomas reply to a listener who wants some advice on pitching fiction to literary magazines. For help, Isaac and June turn to J. Robert ...
6 Loka 202226min
Author Annie Duke Explains How to Get Better at Quitting
This week, host June Thomas talks to Annie Duke, an author and former professional poker player whose latest book is Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. In the interview, Annie explains why ...
2 Loka 202251min
Making Lincoln Center More Welcoming
This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Shanta Thake, chief artistic officer of New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In the interview, Shanta describes the different branches of Linco...
25 Syys 202248min
Working Overtime: Getting Rid of the Art You Create
On this edition of Working Overtime, hosts June Thomas and Isaac Butler help a lister whose collection of homemade fused glass is getting out of control. The listener, named Todd, has already tried se...
22 Syys 202222min
