Episode 111: Zoe Perry of ‘Young Sheldon’ & the Season Highlights
Actress Zoe Perry of the hit CBS sitcom ‘Young Sheldon’ joins us this week to share what it means to be playing a younger version of a part that her mother Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne and Lady Bird) originated on the massive hit show ‘Big Bang Theory’, plus her thoughts on the cancellation of ‘Roseanne’. Then we give you all the highlights from this Spring with a compilation of just some of the guests such as Gustaf Skarsgård, Henry Winkler, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Karamo Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Juni 201838min
Episode 110: Fall TV Lineup & Comedy in the Trump Era
Eric Deggans, NPR’s TV critic, reports on the Fall TV lineup including the genre trends, and which shows look the most promising. Then, author and comedian Laurie Kilmartin discusses her latest book, live-tweeting her father’s death, and what it means writing for Conan in the age of President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201832min
Episode 109: Screenwriter Craig Mazin on writing, the Weinsteins & his new HBO series “Chernobyl"
Host Christina Jeurling Birro is joined by screenwriter and producer Craig Mazin whose credits include the wildly popular sequels for “The Hangover” and “Scary Movie”, the hit podcast ‘Scriptnotes’ with fellow screenwriter John August, and the HBO limited series “Chernobyl”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201856min
Episode 108: Henry Winkler - Barry, Arrested Development & being The Fonz
TV icon Henry Winkler joins host Christina Jeurling Birro to speak about his newest hit show “Barry”, working on "Arrested Development", the influence of "Happy Days", living with dyslexia, jumping the shark, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201825min
Episode 107: Killing Eve & The Cosby Verdict
Luke Jennings, author of the novel “Codename Villanelle”, the basis for the hit series “Killing Eve”, plus reporter Annette John-Hall joins to give some perspective on the Bill Cosby case and trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201829min
Episode 106: Comedy writer Nell Scovell + The 2018 Summer Movie Preview
Veteran comedy writer Nell Scovell shares her experience from ‘The Simpsons’ to ‘Letterman’, and how she survived the male dominated writer's rooms. Plus our big summer movie preview with Mark Johnson of Awards Circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201833min
Episode 105: Director Johan Renck - Bowie, Breaking Bad & the new series ‘Chernobyl’
Director Johan Renck shares his ever changing creative journey, from Stakka Bo to working with Madonna, David Bowie and Beyonce, directing feature films and TV such as ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Last Panthers’. Renck also speaks about his latest project is the massive new HBO series ‘Chernobyl’ starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, and Jared Harris from ‘The Crown’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201842min
Episode 104: Ane Crabtree & Bill Barretta
Award winning costume designer Ane Crabtree (Sopranos, Westworld) speaks about her powerful designs for The Handmaid’s Tale, that have also become an important symbol of protest worldwide. She also discusses her creations for the much awaited second season, how she finds inspiration, her upcoming projects, and much more. In 1955, Jim Henson created the The Muppets, and by the late 70’s more than 235 million people were watching worldwide. We are joined by veteran puppeteer/director Bill Barretta who is featured in a new documentary Muppet Guys Talking, that gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at a beloved institution. Mr Barretta shares the legacy of Jim Henson, the art of acting and voicing the Muppets, and what it is like to bring some of the most famous muppets, including the Swedish Chef, to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juni 201837min
