HOW TO: Process and Embrace the Assistant Position (w/ Grace Guy)

HOW TO: Process and Embrace the Assistant Position (w/ Grace Guy)

This week, we sit down with writer and comedian Grace Guy to unpack the complicated, often unspoken dynamics of assistant culture in the entertainment industry. Drawing from her own experience as a former assistant, Grace shares the inspiration behind her deeply personal play Deckhand—a sharp, emotionally charged story about a boss and assistant trapped together on a boat. We dive into the love/hate tension that defines so many of these relationships, and the uncomfortable truth that while assistants are often told their proximity to power will lead to opportunity, that promise rarely materializes.

Grace also opens up about recognizing when it’s time to leave a job, the importance of self-care and building a real support system, and the danger of tying your dreams to someone else’s success. The conversation then shifts to her creative process—how she approaches writing “forced proximity” stories, and the journey of developing Deckhand, including testing it in front of audiences ahead of its Edinburgh run.

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DECKHAND SHOW

Books Mentioned: Artist's Way, Rick Rubin's Book, Anne Lamont (Bird by Bird, Good Writing)

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HOW TO: Get Out of Your Own Way and BE FUNNY! (w/ Kenzie Gross)

HOW TO: Get Out of Your Own Way and BE FUNNY! (w/ Kenzie Gross)

This week, actor/comedian/musician Kenzie Gross joins us to talk about growing up in a sports family, where constant competition and a full plate of extracurriculars instilled a strong work ethic in h...

18 Aug 1h 16min

HOW TO: Build an Internet Sketch Group (w/ Josh Carone of 2bd2bth)

HOW TO: Build an Internet Sketch Group (w/ Josh Carone of 2bd2bth)

This week, we talk with Josh Carone of 2bd2bth! We discuss how a conversation with fellow creator and friend Milky Tran was the catalyst for Josh and his comedy partner Jenny to start the group, and t...

11 Aug 1h 18min

HOW TO: Experience THE ROOM Through a New Lens (w/ Josh Folan, Jonathan Mann, and Ted Garvey)

HOW TO: Experience THE ROOM Through a New Lens (w/ Josh Folan, Jonathan Mann, and Ted Garvey)

Some movies become cult classics. THE ROOM became a phenomenon. This week, we're joined by Josh Folan, Jonathan Mann, and Ted Garvey, the filmmaking team behind the animated documentary ROOM TONE: THE...

4 Aug 1h 20min

HOW TO: Come of Age Through Film (w/ Parker Fenady)

HOW TO: Come of Age Through Film (w/ Parker Fenady)

This week, we're joined by writer/director Parker Fenady (2x 50/50 Alum). Parker reflects on growing up around the film industry while still forging her own creative identity, the pivotal feedback fro...

28 Jul 1h 5min

HOW TO: Find Your Fear (w/ Nolan Lampson)

HOW TO: Find Your Fear (w/ Nolan Lampson)

Fear has always fascinated Nolan Lampson. This week on the 50/50 Podcast, Nolan joins us to unpack his lifelong love of horror—from sneaking scary movies while his parents were away to discovering why...

21 Jul 1h 16min

HOW TO: Fail Upwards in Comedy (w/ Johnny Marx)

HOW TO: Fail Upwards in Comedy (w/ Johnny Marx)

This week, actor/comedian Johnny Marx returns to the pod one year after his first appearance, and a lot has changed. We catch up on the first anniversary of LINDA, the monthly comedy show he co-hosts ...

14 Jul 1h 1min

HOW TO: Find Your Creative Family (w/ Nathan Xia)

HOW TO: Find Your Creative Family (w/ Nathan Xia)

This week, we're joined by filmmaker, actor, and singer/songwriter Nathan Xia, who we got to know through his short FLAVOR OF THE MONTH, which was an Official Selection of our 50/50 Comedy Fest in May...

7 Jul 1h 8min

(RE-RELEASE) HOW TO: Find Your Center Between Competing Passions (w/ Alaman Diadhiou)

(RE-RELEASE) HOW TO: Find Your Center Between Competing Passions (w/ Alaman Diadhiou)

This week, it's a 50/50 re-release! We harken back to Episode 18 of the pod, where we welcomed our bud Alaman Diadhiou (actor/singer/dancer) on the pod. Just a couple days ago, Alaman wrapped a succes...

30 Jun 1h 21min

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