Mark & Tom talk about how differently they watch movies now that they know what goes into writing one. Also, Mark doesn't apologize to a kid, Mark & Tom put to rest the pronunciation of Steve Buscemi's name once and for all, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and other sundry items...

Keeping the fire burning for a fresh new screenplay idea is a difficult task. Mark & Tom lay it out. Mark gets slapped by listeners for mispronouncing Steve Buscemi's name. Also, toilet paper talk, Mark fusses at a young woman who opened the door for him at a restaurant, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more jam-packed stuff...

What do you do when your script is finished? Mark & Tom discuss. Mark thanks the MMDM listeners for their kind messages about the passing of his dog, KC. Also, Mark & Tom list five actors they believe are genuinely nice folks in the real world, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks (now available on the MMDM website) and plenty more...

Rising above people's opinions about your scripts is a difficult task when sending out your "babies". Mark & Tom chat about just that. Also, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and other sundry items of not (or maybe not of note)...

Graphic, true to life explanations are a key element to making a script work. Mark & Tom dive into this debatable issue. Also, Mark reveals various options for the name of his new and controversial podcast, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and "loads" more...

The frustration level is high when it comes to writing screenplays. When (if ever) do you finally throw in the towel? Mark & Tom discuss. Also, the guys share listener concerns about the MMDM podcast ending, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and lots more stuff and various things...

Mark has coined a new writing style called "comfort writing". He lays it out with Tom. Also, Diana Martwick is on The Writer's Roundup, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and loads more...

It's a must to have strategically placed drama in a comedy screenplay and Mark has done a fantastic job of doing just that in all of his scripts (at least that what he thinks). Mark & Tom will elaborate. Also, The Writer's Roundup welcomes filmmaker Lance Lucero in for a chat, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and gobs more... 

Loglines are the proverbial knock at the front door, so they must be spot on. Mark & Tom pontificate on the subject. Also, Camie Mosley drops by on The Writer's Roundup, listener messages, The Movie Quotes Game , Staff Picks and other things...

Making the most out of your dialog, making sure characters make sense. Also, Mark & Tom talk with Sonita Kwi in The Writers Roundup, messages from listeners, The Movie Quotes Game, Staff Picks and more, more, more (unfortunately)...