HOW TO: Walk the Tightrope Between Authenticity and Industry (w/ Jack Lawrence Mayer)
This week, we sit down with editor and creator Jack Lawrence Mayer to talk about the delicate art of receiving notes and navigating conversations with producers and executives. From knowing which feed...
12 Nov 20251h 3min
HOW TO: Stretch Your $ as a Producer (w/ Josh Folan)
This week on 50/50, we’re joined by producer Josh Folan, whose sharp wit and knack for organization and budgeting have made him a sought-after producer in the indie film world. Josh breaks down his pu...
5 Nov 20251h 7min
HOW TO: Craft an Improv-Driven Story (w/ Luke Matthews)
This week on the pod, we chat with writer–director Luke Matthews, the mind behind TRICKS CAN GO WRONG — a film about an aspiring magician that doubles as a sharp metaphor for post-college life. Blend...
29 Okt 20251h 9min
HOW TO: Journey from Standup to SNL — and Beyond (w/ Vannessa Jackson)
This week, Luke and Wyatt sit down with writer/comedian Vanessa Jackson —whose path to standup comedy began, believe it or not, in a “red carpet interview” class that was... sketchy AF. Vanessa walks...
22 Okt 20251h 5min
HOW TO: Learn Your Process & Own It! (w/ Wylie Anderson)
Our guest this week, Wylie Anderson, has a background in theater education, which she carries deeply into her craft as a filmmaker. So, it's no coincidence that Wylie brings a thorough understanding o...
15 Okt 20251h 17min
HOW TO: Steer the Ship as an Independent Musician (w/ Ava Maybee)
It's a high school reunion this week! The guys chat with singer-songwriter Ava Maybee, who gives us an inside look at what it takes to flourish as an independant musician. On this episode, Ava discuss...
8 Okt 20251h 4min
HOW TO: Fill Needs and Evolve as a Writer (w/ Brandon Scott Wolf)
This week on the Pod, the guys chop it up with writer/comedian Brandon Scott Wolf, who proves that putting in the work—whether it’s daily pages or building friendships—pays off in big, weird, and wond...
1 Okt 20251h 26min
HOW TO: Direct with Clarity and Voice (w/ Britt Berke)
This week, Luke and Wyatt banter with the brilliant Britt Berke! Britt's knowledge accrued as a theatre director applies not only to the stage, but universally. We discuss topics such as how to commun...
24 Sep 20251h 8min
