Veteran executive producer, director and content creator PATTY IVINS SPECHT joins "No Script, No Problem" to discuss her compelling new 3-part documentary special, "ALY RAISMAN: DARKNESS TO LIGHT," which premieres on both LIFETIME and HULU Friday, September 24th. 📺 Specht serves as executive producer and director for this timely and powerful project, as Raisman, the gymnastics gold medalist and world champion, just testified in front of the US Senate about the FBI's failures in her sexual abuse case. Specht tells us this documentary is designed to raise awareness about sexual abuse across all ages and backgrounds while supporting survivors. The special follows Raisman as she meets with individuals who have suffered abuse and discusses their trauma while sharing her story.

Listen as Patty describes what it was like working with Aly and how she approached this project from a unique POV. Here's the teaser for "Aly Raisman: Darkness to Light": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1oc-sT8nJc 🎥

We also discuss Patty's career, which includes reality TV hits like "The Simple Life" and "Dress My Nest." And of course, we chat about the 2021 Emmys. Please subscribe and download the show. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. 🎙

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The super talented and hilarious Sahara Bushue joins the "No Script, No Problem" podcast to talk about her exciting role as Senior Vice President and Head of Unscripted at Westbrook Studios, a subsidiary of Westbrook Inc., the media company founded by Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith to empower artists to tell stories that connect with a global audience. 🙌

After working for 12 years at NBC, rising all the way to SVP of Alternative Development & Current Programming, Sahara is now on the selling side at Westbrook Studios. She reveals what it's like being on the other end of a pitch and how her time as a buyer is helping her in the new job. Sahara also shares some of her favorite moments from her time at NBC, including a wild story from the set of "America's Got Talent," as well as the best and worst pitches she's ever heard. Listen for all of this and more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Tuneln. Thanks! 🙏

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If you're a fan of HISTORY CHANNEL's hit survival series "ALONE," you'll love this episode of the "No Script, No Problem" podcast. 🎙 SHAWN WITT, the Co-President of Leftfield Pictures and an executive producer on the series, breaks down how the show came about, how it's produced, and the keys to casting these incredibly unique individuals. We also chat about Shawn's development strategy in today's always changing entertainment landscape with new streamers popping up all the time. And we get into how Shawn's time as an internal producer at MTV during the "Total Request Live" days helped to hone his skills and create some unforgettable memories. Listen in as Shawn pulls the curtain back to share some stories from BTS of both Alone and TRL. You can find NSNP on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Thanks! 🙏

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It's hard to believe that iconic prank and stunt show "JACKASS" has been a part of our lives for over 20 years! 🤕 With "Jackass 4" ready to hit theaters this fall, I chatted with Executive Producer TRIP TAYLOR about the keys to the franchise's lasting success, his favorite pranks, working with Johnny Knoxville, the most disgusting and shocking moments, and how the series has evolved over the years from MTV into full length films on the big screen. 🎥 🍿 Trip also executive produces the NITRO CIRCUS franchise with Travis Pastrana so we discuss what it's like to produce a show where someone could literally die and the type of stress and excitement that brings. 🏍

As you can imagine, Trip has some insane and hilarious stories to share from his 21 years with Jackass. Learn how Johnny Knoxville tore his urethra, how they kidnapped Brad Pitt, and why it's not a good idea to wear a fart helmet. 🪖 Definitely an episode you wanna check out. 🙌🎙

Plus, make sure to check out the Jackass Shark Week Special on Discovery Channel Sunday, July 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT 🦈👍📺

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In this episode of "No Script, No Problem," I'm joined by award-winning filmmaker KIM A. SNYDER, director of "US KIDS" - an incredible documentary about the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the subsequent student-led worldwide March for Our Lives movement, which became the largest youth protest in American history. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, "Us Kids" is an insightful, rousing coming-of-age story of a generation of youth leaders determined to take the reins and fight for justice at a most critical time in our nation’s history.

Listen in as Kim, who won a Peabody Award for her previous documentary "Newtown," reveals how she gained access and trust with the students, traveled the country chronicling the work of the activists for months, and found a way to tell a traumatic story with passion and sensitivity. You can watch "Us Kids" on all Video On Demand platforms. The website and trailer are below.

"Us Kids" Official Website

https://uskidsfilm.com

"Us Kids" Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8xAjFPBg-c&t=2s

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Trailblazer Studios SVP of Development Ashleigh DiTonto joins me to discuss the company's TWO powerful documentaries about the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. DiTonto serves as executive producer on both projects and we chat about how each came about, why they are different, and why it's so important to tell these stories. You can watch "Rise Again: Tulsa and the Reds Summer," directed by Dawn Porter, on Nat Geo and Hulu. Additionally, "The Legacy of Black Wall Street" is directed by Deborah Riley Draper as a 2-part doc for OWN and is streaming now on Discovery +. 🎥

Ashleigh and I also talk about how Trailblazer, which is based in North Carolina, stays competitive with bigger production companies in LA and NY. And as a bonus, she describes how she went from working behind the scenes in porn (yes, seriously) to working at a network to developing reality TV & game shows to producing premium docs. This is a good story, trust me. 👍

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We cover a lot of topics in this episode, as I welcome back RI-KARLO HANDY, the CEO of Sunwise Media and the founder of the HANDY FOUNDATION. We discuss inclusion and diversity in entertainment, mental health awareness, the massive merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery, and the importance of telling the true story of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. A year ago, Ri-Karlo came on the show after his post looking for Black editors went viral. Now, he's back to talk about what has changed since then and what his foundation is doing to provide more opportunity and mentorship for people of color, who are looking to break into the entertainment industry.

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SHARK TANK superfans - this episode is for you! I chat with supervising casting producer, MINDY ZEMRAK, who has been working the 4-time-Emmy-winner since season 1, as well as supervising producer, SAMI AZIZ. They take us behind the scenes, as the hit ABC show gears up for what will be season 13 this fall. If you've ever had an idea for a product you thought should be on Shark Tank, listen and hear what Mindy looks for in those initial casting calls. She's the first step to getting your product in front of the Sharks!

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Executive Producer and showrunner ANGIE DAY is one of the smartest people I've worked with in my career. In this episode, I chat with Angie about her latest project, HBO Max's "GENERATION HUSTLE," a captivating, shocking and important 10-part documentary series, which shines a light on the world of scams, con men, pyramid schemes, gaslighting, hustlers, and get rich quick schemes.

Filmed during the pandemic, Angie explains how they managed to pull off a complicated, highly stylized docu-series with multiple directors and crews filming simultaneously in dozens of locations. And this eye-opening series covers a crucial topic - how anyone can believe a charismatic individual or big, visionary idea that ends up being a dangerous, often costly scam.

We also discuss Angie's diverse career, as she has also executive produced the sitcoms, "Odd Mom Out" on Bravo and "Donny!" on USA. Find out how she is able to produce effectively in both scripted and unscripted television, something that's not easy to pull off.

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This is one of my favorite interviews from "No Script, No Problem." If you're looking for stories about Mariah Carey, Tara Reid, or Gene Simmons - this is the episode for you! 🎙 I chat with the multi-talented ADAM FREEMAN, who somehow finds a way to balance his work as President of Creative at Thinkfactory Media ("Mama June Not to Hot"; "Marriage Boot Camp"; "Gene Simmons Family Jewels") 🎥 with his work as a standup comedian and successful writer of comic books (The Highwaymen) & graphic novels. 🦸‍♂️

Adam also shares some wild stories from his decade working at MTV, where he produced iconic shows like "Total Request Live" and "Spring Break". 📺 Adam's drive to create is extraordinary, and he reveals some of his inspirations and keys to his creative process. Give it a listen 🎧 🙏

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