In this episode we talk with comedy writer turned drama writer, Guy Nicolucci about his journey from writing talk show/award shows to TV movie writer!

HIGHLIGHTS: The failed journalist, writing for The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, writing comedy monologues/jokes, writing Roasts/Award Shows, transitioning to TV Movies/Features, the story “hook” and so much more! 

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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Hilliard & Lisa go IN on a number of topics that get you thinking about all types of sh**!

HIGHLIGHTS: ICFA & NorthWest Con, Cosplay sh**, diverse writers rooms, The Outsiders series, Alexander Hamilton casting controversy and Batman vs Superman!

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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Hilliard, Lisa and Tracy do a Part 3 of “The Chop it Up” covering hot, industry topics that we should all be aware of!

HIGHLIGHTS: JK Rowlings First Nations issues, Keyboard Gangsters, award show campaigning, recap of the Oscars, writing dimensional characters, elements of a movie and a ton more game!

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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Hilliard, Lisa and Tracy go IN this time answering some of the top industry questions most asked by writers and by our listeners!

HIGHLIGHTS: Hilliard’s new music documentary, breaking in when you live outside of LA, you have to “ask” for what you want, the Programs and their high level of competition, experimenting with genre, becoming a hyphenate, the word “basically,” writers over 40, our favorite writing books and so much more! 

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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Hilliard & Lisa go IN, covering some of the top industry and pop culture events going on in this kick ass “chop it up” episode!

HIGHLIGHTS: Zoe Saldana and the Nina Simone controversy, Shout Out to writer/producer Paul Guyot, Ghost Busters and Leslie Jones, Marvel's Iron Fist casting fiasco, Into The Badlands and The Walking Dead romance with “Richonne.”

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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If you’re a fan of Horror, don’t miss this episode with Todd Nunes indie writer/director of the film “All Through the House!”

HIGHLIGHTS: Making horror films as a kid, tenacity, Todd's sister “Scream Queen” Ashley Mary Nunes, directing horror stage plays, losing hope and gaining it back, LA Film School, “Two Brothers” thesis film, the “Scarry Larry” film, developing “All Through the House,” producing haunted house events, what’s next for Todd and more!

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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That's right all you Rant Room Heads, it's one of our most anticipated episodes yet!  Hilliard & Lisa go IN with the very popular, Glen Mazzara - creator/showrunner on the new, hit A&E Series “DAMIEN!”

HIGHLIGHTS: Pitching on “Nash Bridges,” the writers room on “The Shield,” creating “Crash,” the ins-and-outs of “Hawthorne,” moving up on “The Walking Dead,” showrunning “Damien” at A&E, writing for tone, casting series regulars, embracing the dark side in characters, diversity in the room, WGA Staff Writer Book Camp, WGA TV Writers Access Program and a ton more industry game!  

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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If you wanna write and direct - don’t miss this episode y’all. Lynelle sat in again with me as we interview one of the busiest DGA TV/Film Directors out there… the amazing Rosemary Rodriguez!

HIGHLIGHTS: NY Indie Films, “Acts of Worship” makes it to Sundance and The Spirit Awards, Artist Colonies, John Wells Women Directors Program, becoming a TV Director, the business side of TV, directing hit network TV shows, dealing with agents, saying “No,” directing “Jessica Jones” and “The Good Wife” and so much more! 

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016” 

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It's another kick ass episode y'all. Tracy Grant co-hosts with me as we interview big sis, top casting director/producer Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd!

HIGHLIGHTS: Twinkie’s Hollywood Monologue Slam, “craft,” growing up smart, casting music videos, visualizing success, becoming a producer, casting do's and don'ts, “actors speak” and so much more game y’all don't wanna miss!  

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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Today we go IN with James La Rosa - creator/showrunner of VH1’s hit dance series "HIT THE FLOOR!"

HIGHLIGHTS: Soap Opera’s, writing strong women, “Spring Break Shark Attack,” assisting at Big Ticket TV, the first agent, the first TV writing gig “DC”, writing TV Movies, the agent honeymoon, creating “Hit The Floor,” Block Shooting and so many more on-the-set stories!

Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”

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