Castability: The Podcast

118. M.O.D.O.K., American Dad, and Community Writer/Producer Jordan Blum on Pursuing Your Passions


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Jordan Blum is a prolific writer and producer who has worked on some of your favorite shows and comic books. Jordan has written and produced over 118 episodes of "American Dad!" and recently wrapped showrunning  "M.O.D.O.K." - a series he co-created with Patton Oswalt. He also has his own comic book series with Patton called "Minor Threats". In this episode, he sits down with Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, to discuss his journey in the industry, the impact of AI and media consolidation on the industry, and why joy and passion shine above all.


— The Value of Unions & Collaborating with Different Guilds

— Jordan's journey from Assistant to Executive Producer on American Dad

— Voice Acting vs. Live Action

— Working with Auteur Showrunners

— Becoming Writer/Co-creator of Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.

— Writing for Established Characters

— Working with Established Actors

— Writer Pay on TV

— Writing New Characters

— Intellectual Property vs. Original Characters

— Being a Multi-Hyphenate

— Working on Community with Dan Harmon

— Jordan's Writing Process

— How Animators & Actors Collaborate

— AI & The Future

— Pitching Yourself

— Favorite Movies & TV Shows


Episode Resources:

  • Jordan's IMDb
  • Follow Jordan on Twitter @BlumJordan
  • See Jordan's Marvel Comic Book work
  • Read Minor Threats Volume #1
  • Listen to Castability 116. The Art of Authentic Storytelling: A Conversation with Editor and VFX Artist Spencer Houck
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