We talk to development executive Alex Hedlund.
We talk at length about Matt Damon movie The Great Wall, why it failed, how he was involved and when he realised it was going wrong.
He tells us what he learned from working on it, how it impacted his career and how it killed a genre.
Alex talks about giving and taking notes, how he now chooses his projects and working on sensitive documentary topics.
A great interview full of great advice.

We talk to the extraordinary John Cameron Mitchell.
We talk failure in writing, directing and actor, the risks of coming out and how they decide which projects to work on.
John talks Hedwig, passion projects and discrimination.
They tell a remarkable OnlyFans story, explain the fightback against stereotypes and makes very clear their view on content houses.
JCM also talks about every failure leading eventually to success, some amazing career near-misses and how you can follow your heart AND still be commercially successful.
An interview like no other.

We (by which we actually mean just Dan) talk to writer and director Peter Kosminsky.
He tells us about his early firings (of which there were many including lasting only a day as a researcher because they didn't like his ideas around tampon tax) as well as how he went from Chemistry student to lighting expert.
He discusses his shortcomings as a director, his strengths and how they work on both sides of the Atlantic and the time he nearly gave up after being completely out of his depth on a big Hollywood movie.
We talk about trying to write AND direct, his love of research and being a chameleon.
A fascinating interview with a cerebral, analytical and inisghtful master of his craft.

We talk to the magnificent Amy Berg. She tells us her journey through Hollywood - taking a step down to be an assistant, her first big break on North Shore and her start with a writing partner (and then his moment of grace and nobility that ended that partnership).
She talks openly about being bullied to the point of physical illness, what happened after that boss was cancelled and what she learned from the experience.
We talk about the challenges facing the industry nowadays, the cycle of boom and bust in Hollywood and how she copes with the pressure.
An insightful and honest discussion with an industry veteran - full of advice, inspiration and sensitivity.

In our first episode in the second half of the season, we talk to dynamic duo Rasheed and TJ about their journey to the top.
How to decide the credits, how to share victories/commiserate losses and instances of when outside forces have tried to pull them apart are all covered in this fun and insightful episode.
We discuss bad rooms, bad jobs and bad people. But also rewarding shows, great colleagues and the joy of writing.
The pair discuss what keeps them up at night, the importance of original ideas and dispense excellent advice about a changing industry.
An educational and entertaining chat with two of the best.

We talk to amazing British showrunner Joe Barton.
He tells us about being fired from Batman, what a British showrunner does and standing in the snow waiting to be rejected.
We cover writing about a foreign culture, critical versus commercial success and a bit more about being fired from Batman.
He tells us about his creative process, British interest in America and the importance of grammar when looking for an agent.
A fascinating discussion with a very cool, very fun, very successful creator.

We talk to Toby Gorman, president of Universal Television Alternative Studio.
He tells us about his dream of being an airline pilot, falling into this career by accident and becoming a showrunner in his 20s.
Toby tells us about killing projects, giving notes and part of the American Idol set nearly falling on him.
We talk nepotism, the role of a studio president and the transatlantic cultural differences in unscripted.
A fascinating insight into the unscripted world with a showrunner turned studio exec - and the most polite guest we've had.

We talk to Emmy-nominated showrunner Josh Silberman.
We talk eating rats, nearly freezing to death and creating compelling TV.
He tells us about his journey to the top, stolen show ideas and how to treat junior staff.
Josh also talks Gene Wilder, working for Disney and constant seasickness.
A fascinating insight into unscripted television by one of the best.

We talk to the effervescent Meredith Scardino.
She tells us about the transition from late night to episodic, handling rejection of both instant and slow ideas and how her upbringing prepared her for a life of pitching ideas.
We discuss warm rooms, mean rooms and no asshole policies and what sort of leader she is.
Meredith talks about the issues with virtual rooms, the joy of writing comedy and the dopamine hits of pitching a good idea.
A fun romp through the world of comedy with an entertaining and insightful guest.

We speak to the showrunner and creator Anthony Q Farrell. He talks about working in an office, then The Office, and then back to Macy's.
We talk about the uncertainty of starting out and knowing when it is safe to give up the day job, his animated show that he is desperate to share and 'work as therapy'.
Anthony tells us about his leadership style. the 'sick cyclical journey of Hollywood, and going back to the basics of story telling.
He tells us about writing his own voice, the breadth of work he created to get his break and the importance of being collaborative.
A fascinating discussion with the Canadian Showrunner of the Year.