Write Who You Know

By Matt Hausfater

Write Who You Know is a podcast dedicated to the ups and downs of professional screenwriting: the pain, the pleasure, the process, and all the different ways you hear "PASS". Each wee... more

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June 15, 2023 Episode 20 - Lauren Glover
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with friend and FAIRFAX Writers' Assistant turned working screenwriter, Lauren Glover! Lauren takes us on her journey from watching Grey's Anatomy while working as an RN to making the jump and moving to LA to pursue a dream career of being a screenwriter, ultimately finding much needed mentorship in Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad program. The rest... well, you'll just have to tune in! Lauren gives us her POV on the WGA strike, writers' rooms DOs and DONTs, and how she finally made it into the Sundance Episodic Lab after years of rejection. Recently, Lauren has written on shows like Netflix's BAD CRIMES, DEMASCUS and NANCY DREW on the CW. Tune in! #WGA #NancyDrew #HillmanGrad #LenaWaithe
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59min
June 07, 2023 Episode 19 - Alex Blagg
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with a man who has read the entire Internet six times... Tumblr Gawd, blog lord, homie, and writer/producer, Alex Blagg! Alex is the Emmy winning co-creator and Executive Producer of @midnight and Problematic with Moshe Kasher, and he has staffed on shows like WORKAHOLICS, SEPARATED TOGETHER, SPLITTING UP TOGETHER, TRINKETS and the first streaming comedy ever on Amazon Prime Video... BETAS. On this episode we talk Tumblr blogging, choosing your own path, working with a trio, pitching and selling FAIRFAX together, and our legendary meeting with Jimmy Iovine. This is one episode NOT to miss. #workaholics #atmidnight #wga #tumblr #fairfax #defiantones
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1h 19min
June 02, 2023 Episode 18 - Dan Levy
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with pop-punk lover, killer stand-up comic and writer extraordinaire, Dan Levy! Dan created and showran NBC'S INDEBTED, starring Adam Pally and Fran Drescher, he's staffed on WHITNEY, four seasons of THE GOLDBERGS, and showran the new incarnation of HOW I MET YOUR FATHER on Hulu. He has sold and set up shows all over town, has had Overall deals at Sony, and most recently, spent the summer opening for John Mulaney at arenas across America. Dan is an awesome and hilarious dude... Don't miss this episode!

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58min
May 24, 2023 Episode 17 - Studio Exec turned Producer, Steve Prinz
On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with "the enemy" - studio exec turned producer extraordinaire, Steve Prinz! Steve has interned for Red Hour Films, worked as an executive assistant at Paramount Pictures, and then made the leap to being a drama TV executive at Amazon Studios. Most recently, Steve produced shows like THEM, PAPER GIRLS, and SWARM starring Dom Fishback. Steve breaks down how he sees the WGA strike, the streaming bubble, and the how to gain the trust of creatives when working with mega-talent like Donald Glover. (Full disclosure: Steve is not the enemy. He is a dear friend, and scary smart.) Fire up the stereo and get into it!
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1h 20min
May 16, 2023 Episode 16 - Nicole Delaney
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my homie and network comedy collaborator, Nicole Delaney! Nicole is an awesome writer/director who has worked on TV shows like SEARCH PARTY, BIG MOUTH, BEL AIR, and THE AFTERPARTY. She has sold original network comedies with Lord/Miller at Fox, developed streaming comedies at Amazon, and is currently developing a new original series at FX. On top of that, Nicole's Tribeca Film Festival selection short-feature THIRSTY (starring Maya Rudolph and Jay Ellis) is streaming now on Hulu. Check it out! #wga #TV #searchparty #bigmouth #belair #theafterparty
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54min
May 09, 2023 Episode 15 - Niki Schwartz-Wright
On this episode of Write Who You Know, WE'VE GOT A STRIKE! I sit down with my dear friend and comedy writer impresario, Niki Schwartz Wright! Niki takes us through her illustrious career starting out producing music videos in NYC before moving back home to LA to pursue a career in Hollywood. She takes us through her staffing journey starting with TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU and THE HARD TIMES OF RJ BERGER, then transitioning to THE OFFICE, THE GOLDBERGS, SPEECHLESS, THE GRINDER, ABBY'S, and PIVOTING. (Holy shit.) On top of that, Niki has sold a slew of original network pitches, as well as getting a coveted overall deal with 20th Century Studios to develop original comedies. #theoffice #thegoldbergs #thegrinder #comedy #wga #writing
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1h 1min
May 02, 2023 Episode 14 - Joel Church Cooper
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with my very tall and funny screenwriter friend, Joel Church Cooper. Joel is the creator and showrunner of IFC's hit show, BROCKMIRE, and he's worked on shows like THE MINX, FUTURE MAN, UNDATEABLE, MEN AT WORK, and GROUND FLOOR. Joel takes us from his early days going to the movies with his Dad in Sacramento, to doing Improv at UCB, and working his way up in the writers' room to eventually bringing four seasons of Hank Azaria's Jim Brockmire character to the small screen. Give it a spin!
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1h 18min
April 26, 2023 Episode 13 - Peter Kim
On this episode of Write Who You Know, I sit down with actor/comedian/writer/podcaster extraordinaire (and one of the stars of Amazon Prime Video's adult animated comedy, FAIRFAX) PETER KIM to discuss his journey from The Bronx to Silicon Valley to Hollywood. Peter has written on shows like FOX'S animated comedy HOUSE BROKEN and has sold original comedy pilots to CBS and Fox. Check out his podcast 2 KIMS 1 POD wherever you listen to podcasts.
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1h 1min
April 18, 2023 Episode 12 - Sofi Selig
On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with vacation buddy and screenwriter gem, Sofi Selig! Sofi takes us through her journey from the ICM mailroom to working for showrunner extraordinaire and Scrubs/Ted Lasso/Shrinking creator, Bill Lawrence, to landing her first staffing gig on HBO Max's HEAD OF THE CLASS. Sofi is currently writing on Seasons 1 and 2 of Apple's hit show, SHRINKING and working on killer pilots in between! She is a blast. Check it out!
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53min
April 11, 2023 Episode 11 - Andy Secunda
On this episode of Write Who You Know, Matt sits down with gluttonous foodie, actor, writer, and improv extraordinaire, Andy Secunda! Andy and Matt talk through the most important issue facing working writers today: LUNCH! Dos, don'ts, desserts, and getting banned from coffee orders for ordering too many treats. Andy created LOVE INC for UPN and has written on shows like The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, The Goldbergs, The Comedians, Schooled, and he's currently in development on a hot new project at FX. He's a blast - so grab your favorite sheet cake and give it a whirl!
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1h 10min

FAQs about Write Who You Know:

How many episodes does Write Who You Know have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.